GODZILLA/TOHO COLLECTIBLES

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From MEDICOM Toy. A PREVIEWS Exclusive! Godzilla: Vinyl Wars is a collaboration between Japan's classic sofubi manufacturers and cutting-edge toy maker MEDICOM Toy. Each release in GVW is a reproduction of a classic Toho sofubi from the '60s through today, released legitimately for Western collectors for the first time ever. These hand-crafted, hand-painted figures inspired the designer toy movement, and will hold a place of high honor in your collection!
Available March 2016
​Price $59.99
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A Diamond Select Toys release! When the countryside is smothered in cheese, the government needs a solution! This plastic pizza cutter in the shape of Mechagodzilla's head is the appropriate response to a large pizza that needs to be cut down to size. Grasp the head, roll the sharp plastic wheel across the pizza, then remove the blade for easy washing! Your pizza parties will be the talk of Monster Island! Packaged in a full-color window box.
Release: Jan 2016
Price: $14.99
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Anguirus 1968
Release: Jan 2016
Size: 7 inches (17.78cm) tall and 20.5 inches (52.07cm) long
Material: PVC/Vinyl
Price: $180

Godzilla's spiny nemesis lives again!
From Destroy All Monsters (1968)
These reissue figures by X-Plus are made with the same molds as the original Japanese releases and will feature updated paint applications specifically for the North American market.
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Gigan 1972
Release: Feb 2016
Size: 10 inches (25.4cm)
Material: PVC/Vinyl
Price: $180

From Godzilla vs. Gigan (1972)
These reissue figures by X-Plus are made with the same molds as the original Japanese releases and will feature updated paint applications specifically for the North American market.
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Baragon 1965
Release: March 2016
Size: 10.5 inches (26.67cm)
Material: PVC/Vinyl
Price: $180

From Frankenstein Conquers The World (1965)
These reissue figures by X-Plus are made with the same molds as the original Japanese releases and will feature updated paint applications specifically for the North American market.
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Titanosaurus 1975
Release: April 2016
Size: 12 inches (30cm)
Material: PVC/Vinyl
Price: $180

Godzilla's aquatic opponent rises from the sea for a rematch!
From Terror of Mechagodzilla (1975)
These reissue figures by X-Plus are made with the same molds as the original Japanese releases and will feature updated paint applications specifically for the North American market.
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Rodan 1968
Release: May 2016
Size: 12 inches (30cm)
Material: PVC/Vinyl
Price: $180

Let the beloved pteranodon soar out of Destroy All Monsters and into your heart!
From Destroy All Monsters (1968)
These reissue figures by X-Plus are made with the same molds as the original Japanese releases and will feature updated paint applications specifically for the North American market.
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Space Godzilla 1994
Release: June 2016
Size: 14 inches (35.56cm)
Material: PVC/Vinyl
Price: $200

The big guy's interstellar doppleganger has landed!
From Godzilla vs. Space Godzilla (1994)
These reissue figures by X-Plus are made with the same molds as the original Japanese releases and will feature updated paint applications specifically for the North American market.
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Gigan 2004 (GFW)
Release: July 2016
Size: 12 inches (30cm)
Material: PVC/Vinyl
Price: $200

From Godzilla: Final Wars (2004)
These reissue figures by X-Plus are made with the same molds as the original Japanese releases and will feature updated paint applications specifically for the North American market.
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Mechagodzilla 2003 (Kiryu)
Release: August 2016
Size: 12.5 inches (31.75cm)
Material: PVC/Vinyl
Price: $200

Expect this figure to "Mecha" big noise when you add him to your personal Monster Island!
From Godzilla x Mothra x Mechagodzilla: Tokyo SOS (2003)
These reissue figures by X-Plus are made with the same molds as the original Japanese releases and will feature updated paint applications specifically for the North American market.
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Leading toy manufacturer signs with Diamond to distribute and market its products in the U.S.

(BALTIMORE, MD) — (August 11, 2015) — Diamond Comic Distributors has finalized negotiations with Bandai America Incorporated to become a Master Distributor for the leading toy manufacturer. The deal makes Diamond the preferred distributor on behalf of Bandai America to select retailers throughout the United States.

Bandai America is home to some of the most powerful entertainment toy brands, including Power Rangers, Big Hero 6™, GODZILLA™, and SprüKits®,  as well as extremely successful Japanese hobby and collector lines. 
 
“We have a long standing strategic partnership with Diamond,” said Michael Ciminera, Bandai America’s Vice President of Sales. “We fully believe in their ability to distribute and market Bandai products far and wide into the U.S. market.” 

“We’re gratified by the trust Bandai America has placed in us to be their Master Distributor,” said Diamond’s Director of Vendor Development, Eric Burkhardt. “We look forward to partnering with them to grow Bandai America’s diverse and successful product lines to U.S. toy , hobby and specialty retailers." 
 
 Diamond will support Bandai America launches through its monthly PREVIEWS catalog, innovative programs to its retailer partners, and other unique marketing and distribution services. 

New retailers interested in purchasing Bandai America merchandise from Diamond are encouraged to contact Diamond’s New Accounts Department at newaccounts@diamondcomics.com or via phone at 443-318-8001. To find Bandai America toys and collectibles, visit your local comic book shop. To find a comic shop near you, visit www.comicshoplocator.com. 

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These four Sofubi figures are Previews Exclusives and should be released in Nov 2015.
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Godzilla Vinyl Wars Sofubi Figure - Ebirah PX Previews Exclusive, price approx $70 US.
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Godzilla Vinyl Wars Sofubi Figure - Megaton Godzilla PX Previews Exclusive, price approx $280 US.
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Godzilla Vinyl Wars Sofubi Figure - Rodan PX Previews Exclusive, price approx $60 US.
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Godzilla Vinyl Wars Sofubi Figure - Giant Hedorah PX Previews Exclusive, price approx $80 US.

From MEDICOM Toy. Vinyl Wars is a collaboration between Japan's classic sofubi manufacturers and cutting-edge toy maker MEDICOM Toy. Each release in the GVW line is a reproduction of a classic Toho sofubi from the '60s through today, released legitimately for Western collectors for the first time ever. These hand-crafted, hand-painted figures inspired the designer toy movement, and will hold a place of high honor in your collection!
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A Diamond Select Toys release! The robotic hero Jet Jaguar is now the next bank in DST's line of vinyl Godzilla banks! Originally inspired by a fan submission to Toho Studios, the size-changing Jet Jaguar famously teamed up with Godzilla to fight Megalon and Gigan in 1973's Godzilla vs. Megalon. Standing approximately 12 inches tall, this vinyl bank has a coin slot in his back, as well as an access door to remove your loose change. NOTE: Bank does not change size. Packaged in a clear polybag. Sculpted by Gentle Giant Studios!
Price: $24.99
Release date: Dec 2015
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