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Tamashii has officially revealed their S.H. MonsterArts Godzilla 2002 figure, the figure was seen in magazine scans previously. This figure is a Yuji Sakai sculpt, stands 15.5cm tall (a little over 6 inches), and will retail for 9,180 yen (approx $83 US). It is scheduled for an April 2018 release, this is a general release that should be available for pre-order starting tomorrow from AmiAmi, Hobby Search, and other retailers.
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Bandai Gashapon is releasing the Godzilla Netsuke Charms this mini figures come with an attached strap. These small figures are similar to the larger ones we have posted about in the past and come in 5 styles Godzilla Anime, Shin Godzilla 4th, 3rd, 2nd Forms, and Godzilla '94. They retail for 200 yen (approx $1.80 US) and are scheduled to be release now in Japan.
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7.Net is releasing a new version of the Bandai King Monster Godzilla Anime figure, Heat Radiation Painting version. The figure can be had when you pre-order tickets for the Godzilla: Monster Planet sequel Godzilla: Decisive Battle Mobile Breeder City. The figure is the same size as the previously released version (26cm tall), and it retails (with ticket) for 7,980 yen (approx $72 US). This can be purchased starting the 24th from 7.net.
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Bandai Premium is releasing the Godzilla Masato Enormous PB 01 Godzilla 2018 vinyl figure, this figure is design by Naka Masato and is actual considered part of the candy figure line (it comes with gum). This figure is big standing 50cm tall (nearly 20 inches) and 85cm in length (over 33 inches), it is sized in line with figures like X-Plus Gigantics. It retails for 19,440 yen (approx $173 US) and can be pre-ordered from the Bandai Premium site with release in April 2018. Of note we are not sure why it is Godzilla 2018 since is is based on the Monster Planet.
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Tamashii has been hinting of a special announcement pertaining to their 10th Anniversary, now they have give another hint at just what might be coming at the "Akihabara UDX" venue, Shin Godzilla. Tamashii has released an image including ten logos for various characters number one in the image is the Shin Godzilla logo. While they have not given any specifics on the figures the text accompanying it seems to suggest it will be something new.
"TAMASHII NATIONS exhibits new items that can attract you from now on. We will release the deployment after 2018 of human figures, robot figures, monster figures, super alloys and props series, including new characters and new technologies, brand x character's first collaboration etc.
For the "10 major new announcements" scheduled to be revealed at the event's full appearance, the information that will be a hint will be released specially!
We will inform you about the work title related to the new announcement."
The announcement looks to happen on Nov 30th. TAMASHII NATION 2017 happens at Akihabara UDX 2F AKIBA_SQUARE/Bersalle Akihabara 1F/B1F Dec 1 to Dec 3. More info as we get it.
"TAMASHII NATIONS exhibits new items that can attract you from now on. We will release the deployment after 2018 of human figures, robot figures, monster figures, super alloys and props series, including new characters and new technologies, brand x character's first collaboration etc.
For the "10 major new announcements" scheduled to be revealed at the event's full appearance, the information that will be a hint will be released specially!
We will inform you about the work title related to the new announcement."
The announcement looks to happen on Nov 30th. TAMASHII NATION 2017 happens at Akihabara UDX 2F AKIBA_SQUARE/Bersalle Akihabara 1F/B1F Dec 1 to Dec 3. More info as we get it.
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Bandai is releasing the Monster King Series Shin Godzilla 4th Form Climax Version figure, this is the larger series (Movie Monster Series being the smaller ones). This figure features a slightly different sculpt from the regular version, it stands 28cm tall (approx 11 inches), and it will retail for 7,560 yen (approx $66 US). It can be pre-ordered from Bandai with release scheduled for March 2018.
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The Godzilla Store has announced a number of promo items for the grand opening of the Godzilla Store Tokyo, the first permanent physical store. There are three limited first come items as well as other items that can be purchased. The limited items include the Bandai Limited Edition Godzilla Store Movie Monsters Shin Godzilla figure (limited, 2,500 yen (?)), a Godzilla Store bag (to customers spending 3,000 yen or more), and two Godzilla posters (to customers spending 5,000 yen or more). Besides those items 5 other items will be for sale, a Godzilla Store t-shirt (3,000 yen), Godzilla Store mug (1,500 yen), Memorial Medal (1,500 yen), a Godzilla Store umbrella (2,000), and a clear file and postcard featuring to promo art (Koji Tajima Art) for the opening (450 and 190 yen). There will be other store exclusive items added later on. (Individual pics from Dengeki Hobby.)
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Bandai is releasing a Frankenstein vinyl figure, from Frankenstein Conquers The World, for the first time in 52 years. This figure is limited to 2500, stands 18cm tall (approx 7 inches), and will retail for 4,400 yen (approx $39 US). It can be pre-ordered from the Bandai Premium website with release in Jan 2018.
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Bandai is releasing four new Gashapon HG Shin Godzilla Capsule Toys, Shin Godzilla 4th Form Daytime Version (emission version), Shin Godzilla 4th Form Frozen Version, Shin Godzilla 4th Form Model Color Version, and Shin Godzilla 2nd Form Model Color Version. The Daytime version features clear purple pvc on the fins and tail. The Frozen version features a gray color and tail tip that shows the beings on his tail. The two model color version are meant to show the models uses for the production of the film, the 4th form is the tan coloring of the statue use and shown publicly to promote the film, the 2nd form was base on a version use for coloring of the production model this one feature clear pvc that is painted. The 4th Forms are 9.7cm tall (just under 4 inches), each will retail for 300 yen, and should be available end of Sept 2017.
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Tamashii looks to be releasing yet another repaint set, the S.H. MonsterArts Spacegodzilla & Little Godzilla. The images come from Twitter (@_Erasu) but look to be legit. There are no details at this point (price, release date) but from the pics Spacegodzilla features slightly different coloring, darker, and a effect for his shoulder crystals, Little Godzilla has a darker color scheme as well.
Update: Official info and pics have been released this set will be able to be pre-ordered starting Sept 15 from the Bandai Premium Shop with release in Feb 2018, it will retail for 14,904 yen (approx $135 US), no word on a US release yet. Both figures are the same size as the previous releases 16.5cm for Spacegodzilla and 9.5cm for Little Godzilla, the new figures have a "dirty" look/coloring from the battle scene, and Spacegodzilla has gravity effect parts.
Update: Official info and pics have been released this set will be able to be pre-ordered starting Sept 15 from the Bandai Premium Shop with release in Feb 2018, it will retail for 14,904 yen (approx $135 US), no word on a US release yet. Both figures are the same size as the previous releases 16.5cm for Spacegodzilla and 9.5cm for Little Godzilla, the new figures have a "dirty" look/coloring from the battle scene, and Spacegodzilla has gravity effect parts.
