The Godzilla Store is releasing a number of new Godzilla t-shirts and jackets, they include Godzilla Destroy, Godzilla '62, Godzilla '95, Godzilla Tower, Mechagodzilla, Gigan Slash t-shirts, and G-Force and JXSDF jackets. The t-shirts are either black or white (depending on style), sizes S - XL, 100% cotton, and retail for 3,190 yen. The jackets come in two styles, M-51, and MA-1, the M-51 is 100% cotton M - XL, the MA-1 is a polyester blend sizes S - XL, all retail for 13,200 yen. All can be pre-ordered now with release the end of the month.
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Bandai is releasing the X-Plus Large Monster Series Shin Godzilla Freezing Version figure, from the ending battle in Shin Godzilla 2016. This figure stands 26cm tall, 37cm to tip of the tail and is approx 44cm in length, it will retail for 20,350 yen. It can be currently ordered from Bandai and may be available from X-Plus as well, with release scheduled for March 2020.
The Godzilla Store is releasing the Limited Edition Godzilla 2020 Desk Calendar, the calendar features Godzilla, Mothra, Rodan, and Ghidorah from different films. It features a design that allows to flip the calendar and image parts separately, overall size is 13cm tall and 18cm wide, the calendar itself is 11.5cm wide and the image 6.5cm wide, and it retails for 1,200 yen. It can currently be ordered on the Godzilla Store site.
DeAgostini is releasing the Godzilla Vs Mechagodzilla Diorama Set - Battle of Adonoa Island, a resin diorama depicting the scene which Godzilla and Rodan fight over the egg. The prototype was by Kenichi Matsumoto, with supervision by Dream Planet Japan/Keiichi Sakura, Godzilla is approx 14cm tall, Rodan can be placed in two locations, and Godzilla, Rodan and the egg can be removed from the diorama. The diorama is approx 30cm wide, 15.5cm deep, and 19.5cm tall, and will retail for 40,000 yen (approx $366 US). It can be pre-ordered now from DeAgostini now with release scheduled for May 2020.
Marusan has announced their December 2019 releases including Classic Godzilla 350, Mechagodzilla 450, Hedorah Crawling version, and Pegila 450 from Ultraman. The Godzilla is green with gold spray and silver glitter, stand approx 22cm tall, and will retail for 11,000 yen. Mechagodzilla is is a blank black figure with removable head and brain head, stands 30cm tall, and will retail for 13,200 yen. Hedorah is a "test" blank version, is 30cm in size, and retails for 13,200 yen. Pegila is pink with blue highlights stands 30cm tall, and retails for 17,600 yen. Mechagodzilla, Pegila, and Godzilla will have an initial run of ten (but there may be more available), all but Pegila set are available in Japan only (but one can use a buying service), all will be released December 2019.
The Godzilla Store is releasing the Classic Godzilla 350 Showa Revival Figure, this figure was the first vinyl Godzilla figure originally made in 1966, and original made by hand by Marusan. This version is being released to celebrate the Godzilla Store's 3rd anniversary, it stands 22cm tall and will retail for 7,700 yen. It can be pre-ordered now with release late Dec 2019.
The Godzilla Store is has released the Limited Edition Movie Monster Series Godzilla 1954 Retro Blue Version, the third version of the 1954 Movie Monster figure made by Bandai. The other versions are the standard version, and the limited edition Poster Version (both below), the main difference with all is the paint schemes. This figure is 15.5cm tall, it retails for 2,700 yen (the standard is 2,200 yen), and they all are available now from The Godzilla Store and may be available from international retailers like BBTS.
Bandai is releasing the High Grade D+ 2 (HG D+) Godzilla Gashapon Figures, the four figures that are being released in series 2 are, Godzilla 1989, Biollante, Hedorah 1971, and Mechagodzilla (Kiryu). Each figure comes with a base, and they stand approx 3.5 inches tall. The set of 4 should retail for approx $20 US (500 yen each), and should be available later this month, November.
We at Kaiju Battle like a range of figures for our personal collection, like many other fans, below we have our review of the Diamond Select Toys Godzilla Vinimates and a bonus review of the Godzilla 1974 Bank, special thanks to Diamond for these items. Recently Diamond Select Toys released their first wave of Godzilla Vinimates figures, Godzilla 1954, Godzilla 1999, and Mechagodzilla 1974. These figures are similar to other Vinimates toys, and to a lesser extent Minimates toys, basic small figures with a slightly boxy look, and they stand four inches tall. The two Godzillas are very similar but are actually different sculpts except for the legs and arms, the only articulation on each is the head and the tail which I was surprised since there are seems on both the arms and legs. Mechagodzilla has only articulation for its head the reason for this is with both Godzillas you have to attach the tail (do to package size), which was not easy even with trying to heat it, Mechagodzilla comes fully assembled, note these are solid hard vinyl figures and despite their size are fairly heavy. The sculpts are pretty good for basic figures and the paint apps were good as well with almost no bleed. These figures are aimed at the younger crowd that collect POP! figures and such but adult collectors will like these too if you're into these type of figures. (continued below) After the first wave of Godzilla Vinimates Diamond announced the Halloween Comicfest Vinimates and NYCC exclusive Vinimate, the Comicfest ones are GID Godzilla 1954 and Shadow Mechagodzilla, the NYCC version is GID Mechagodzilla. The Comicfest figures are the same sculpt as the regular versions the difference on Godzilla is GID paint for the eyes, claws on the hand and feet, and his fins (which glow fairly well but need natural light to reach their full brightness), Mechagodzilla features a dark color scheme that is reversed light to dark from the regular figure. Like the regular figures the sculpts and paint apps are good, these are a little more collectible do to them being exclusive for Comicfest. We don't have the NYCC version but it is the same Mechagodzilla sculpt as the others. As we said above these appeal more to the younger crowd but are cool for adult collectors too. (continued below) Bonus review, a while back Diamond released a series of Godzilla based banks, two versions were available full figure and bust versions of Godzilla (multiple versions), Jet Jaguar, Rodan, Mechagodzilla, and King Ghidorah. Here we have the Godzilla 1974 full figure bank, these banks are very similar to other larger vinyl figures being hollow inside, they feature a coin slot on the back (Godzilla's is on the right side of his fins), the figure is fully assembled with only the head being removable to get the coins out. The sculpt and paint apps are good but these are not going to get mistaken for X-Plus vinyls anytime soon, but based on their retail being a lot cheaper they are a great poor man's replacement. They are still great figures nonetheless and since the coin slots are on the back most would not even realize they are banks, these can help built out anyone's collection and proudly.
Bandai is releasing Godzilla x glamb fashion merchandise including t-shirts, iPhone cases, jacket, and waist bag (fanny pack). The t-shirts are 100% cotton and come in multiple styles, sizes (including a kids shirt), and prints including a unique cut & sew design in which they cut apart and piece back together the shirt with different parts. The iPhone cases are for a few different versions and come in different prints. The jacket is a military style jacket, 100% polyester, and comes in multiple sizes. The waist bag is leather featuring a interesting Godzilla face design (his mouth is the zipper), with an adjustable strap. These items range from 3,850 yen (kids t-shirt) up to 38,500 yen (jacket and bag). Check out Bandai's fashion page for all these items. These are also available from The Godzilla Store.
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