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Marusan is releasing a number of figures in April, Baragon (two colors), Gigan 1972 Luminous Version, Black Object Godzilla and Anguirus 1955, and a Black Object Son Of Godzilla three figure set. Baragon is 30cm tall and retails for 20,000 yen. Gigan is 24cm tall and retail 8,640 yen. Godzilla and Anguirus (sold individual) are 23cm and retail for 5,400 yen each. The Son of Godzilla set features Godzilla, grown Minya, and newborn Minya, Godzilla is 23cm tall and the set retails for 10,800 yen. They can be ordered from Marusan and maybe available at other retailers.
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While it has not been revealed on the Ric Boy site the X-Plus Large Monster Series King Ghidorah 2001 has been revealed in it's non-Ric form. This figure stands 31cm tall (approx 12 inches) and will retail for 28,080 yen for the non-Ric version (approx $250 US). It is not known what the Ric feature maybe but probably a bonus item. It scheduled for release in April and the non-Ric can be pre-ordered now from AmiAmi and other retailers. Update: the Ric version will include a "glitter" paint scheme (close-up bottom pic) but is otherwise the same, it will retail for 29,700 yen (approx $261 US).
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X-Plus has revealed the official pics and info on their 30cm Series Burning Godzilla '95 figure. The figure stands 33cm tall (approx 13 inches) and the Ric comes with an Oxygen Destroyer, which seems odd because that is something they have offered previously with figures and many were hoping for a different bonus. Pre-orders start now with release in April and it will retail for 25,920 yen (approx $230 US). They were suppose to also reveal Kaiser Ghidorah but that seems to be pushed back.
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Kaiyodo will be offering a limited Winter Wonder Festival Exclusive Shin Godzilla 4th Form Kit as well as showing off their 5th Form Prototype (possible figure or kit). The 4th form vinyl kit is 52cm tall (approx 20 inches) and limited to 360 pieces, it will retail for 60,000 yen (approx $532 US). The 5th form, basically his tail at the end of the film, will be shown (teaser pics above and bottom). More info on the 5th form as we get it. Both will be at the Evangelion Store booth at the show. Wonder Festival is Feb 19, 2017 at Makuhari Messe International Exhibition Hall.
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X-Plus surprise us by posting a blacked out banner that reveals GMK Ghidorah, it appears to be a Large Monster Series figure and one that has not been shown at any shows or cons. X-Plus also blacked out the Kaiser Ghidorah banner apparently because it is delay. It is said these both appear to be based on non-X-Plus kits released in the past. More info as we get it.
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Chara-Ani is releasing more Kaiju Netsuke figures, Shin Godzilla Final Form, Shin Godzilla Second Form, and Godzilla 1962. These deformed style figures stand 60mm tall (a little over 2 inches), they come with a collectible wood box and name plate (w/ring to attach to a key chain). They retail for 10,800 yen (approx $94 US), yes they are not cheap for their size. Pre-orders start now with release in March 2017 from Hobby Search and other retailers.
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X-Plus official revealed their Large Monster Series Kaiser Ghidorah and 30cm Series Godzilla 1995 (both have been shown at cons). There isn't much info being X-Plus is in the middle of reworking their website, banners were posted on it's front page and full figure reveal pics were posted on Twitter. Kaiser Ghidorah is the fully colored figure while Godzilla '95 is an unpainted prototype. We will update will more pics and info as we get it. Update: X-Plus updated the Godzilla 1995 banner with a color pic of the figure.
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Hobby Japan is releasing an art book called Godzilla Resurgence (Shin Godzilla) Zoukei Sakuhinshuu, based on the listing the book is mainly about custom figures (actual listing below). It is an A4 size book that will retail for 3,024 yen (approx $26 US) and will be released in March. It can be pre-ordered now from AmiAmi and other retailers.
"An artwork collection including all pictures of the models and dioramas about "Godzilla Resurgence" that were originally published on Monthly HobbyJapan!
Beside the dioramas by the likes of Takuji Yamada and Katsunari Kakuta, the model replicate figures by Kaiyodo and how to modify Bandai's sofubi kit & S.H.MonsterArts, it also includes models of the JSDF and U.S. Army that fought fiercely against Godzilla. It also features many models newly built just for this book.
At the end of the book there is an item guide listing the tridimensional products currently on sale and garage kits. If you are interested in Godzilla models, this is definitely the book for you!"
"An artwork collection including all pictures of the models and dioramas about "Godzilla Resurgence" that were originally published on Monthly HobbyJapan!
Beside the dioramas by the likes of Takuji Yamada and Katsunari Kakuta, the model replicate figures by Kaiyodo and how to modify Bandai's sofubi kit & S.H.MonsterArts, it also includes models of the JSDF and U.S. Army that fought fiercely against Godzilla. It also features many models newly built just for this book.
At the end of the book there is an item guide listing the tridimensional products currently on sale and garage kits. If you are interested in Godzilla models, this is definitely the book for you!"
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Art Spirits has showed off a new figure, Shin Godzilla. There isn't to many details yet but is seems they are shooting for a June release with a price of approx 20,ooo yen (approx $175 US) and it seems it will have a second head. Their previous Godzilla figures released were 20cm and retailed for approx 10,000 yen so this figure could be larger. More details as we receive them.
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From Shin Godzilla, the blockbuster 2016 movie that returned the classic Godzilla franchise to its roots!
The most famous kaiju in the world measures 6″ tall and 12” long from head to tail. It features incredible detail and over 30 points of articulation, including an articulated tail!
Release Date: May 2017
The most famous kaiju in the world measures 6″ tall and 12” long from head to tail. It features incredible detail and over 30 points of articulation, including an articulated tail!
Release Date: May 2017
