X-Plus is releasing the Godzilla 1975 Luminous Version figure, a new version of a figure released in 2017. This Ric exclusive will be available from X-Plus, Bandai, and the Godzilla Store, it stands 30cm tall, has light up fins, and retails for 22,000 yen. It can be pre-ordered now from X-Plus and Bandai with release scheduled for Oct 2020. 

Cast is releasing two dioramas from Godzilla Vs. Biollante, the title scene, and the Lake Ashi battle with Biollante. Both are incredibly detailed, the title scene 9cm tall and 12cm wide and retails for 6,000 yen, the battle scene is 10.5cm tall and 19cm in length, and retails for 10,000 yen. They can be pre-ordered tomorrow May 28 from Cast.

Medicom is releasing the second  Anraku Ansaku designed Godzilla, Burning Godzilla. This figure is 26cm tall and will retail for 15,000 yen, it will be available via lottery from Medicom and is scheduled for a June 2020 release. Thanks to Christine Chapin from Collect All Monsters for bringing this to our attention.

Marusan has announced their July releases, they include a two figure random assortment including one of the blanks (below) and a random Hedorah (flying or swimming, above),  Barugon, and Jiger. The assortment comes with one from each separate assortment, the blanks include Mechagodzilla, Gigan, Mogera, Varan, Ebirah, and Kamoebas (350 versions), and there are six colors of the Hedorahs, they are 22cm and 16cm in size respectively, and retail for 10,000 yen each set. Both Barugon and Jiger are 350 versions, are 22cm in size, and each retail for 7,700 yen. They can be pre-ordered now from Marusan with release scheduled around July 2020.

We posted the preview of a number of new X-Plus figures we now have some more info on the Yuji Sakai Best Works Selection Godzilla 2004 Poster Version "Farewell, Godzilla." RMC statue. This statue looks to be the first in the series, this statue stands 23cm tall (25cm with pedestal base with a plate), and is 26cm wide, it features a light up feature for the fins and base on the Ric version. There was no info on price or release date yet and this maybe a shared figure with Bandai (graphics are similar to those used by Bandai). More info as it becomes available.

Update: this statue will be up for pre-order May 8th, and will retail for 41,800 yen (38,000 yen on US site ($353), approx $391 US, 40,700 yen for the standard), it is scheduled for a Sept 2020 release.

​"Yuji Sakai Best Works Selection", a new series produced and produced by Yuji Sakai, has finally started!
"Yuji Sakai Best Works Selection" is made from material that pursues reproduction of Sakaihara model by selecting masterpieces with high artistic characteristics from the past works of Mr. Yuji Sakai,
and a plate on which the work name and series number are written It also comes with a pedestal attached, and it will be delivered as a high-class collectable series.

The memorable first installment is "Godzilla (2004) poster version" Farewell, Godzilla. "" From "Godzilla FINAL WARS" (released in 2004)!

This work was reproduced in 2004 by Mr. Sakai, who reproduced the movie poster drawn at the time of the movie release by the great master Noriyoshi Noriyoshi.
The poster Godzilla, which is different from the one in the play, is reproduced in a lively and beautiful way, and in addition, details such as the building groups at the foot of the diorama and the expression of the rampaging waves are reproduced, but
it is not drawn in the illustration The world of posters of Ikuse is made up to the part.

-The product specifications are molded as a statue figure using poly material,
and detailed details such as sharp dorsal fins and unevenness of the body surface that can not be expressed with ordinary PVC figures are reproduced.
A dedicated pedestal base with a plate is also included, making it a highly collectable product with a presence and luxury.

In addition, the Shonen Rick Limited Edition has a built-in LED, and the diorama pedestal on the dorsal fin and feet has a light emitting function. (Uses 2 AA batteries, sold separately)

Please enjoy this "" Godzilla (2004) poster version "Farewell, Godzilla." "Which is three-dimensionalized as a high-quality statue with your beauty.

X-Plus as part of their Spring Kaiju Festival (an online event) has previewed a number of new figure releases, these include DefoReal Mechagodzilla 1974, Large Monster Series Irys, Favorite Sculptors Line Rodan 1956, Favorite Sculptors Line Gamera 1965, X-Plus Yuji Sakai Best Works Collection Godzilla 2004 Poster Version “Goodbye Godzilla” (resin statue), and four Ultra Kaiju teasers. Both FSL figures are based on Asai Zoukei kits (Gamera looks release ready, Rodan is an unpainted prototype) the Rodan Ric will feature the base pictured and Gamera is based on a poster image, Irys looks to be complete with the Ric having a light up for the head chest and legs (pre-order soon hopefully), and the Mechagodzilla DefoReal is an unpainted prototype. The poster statue looks incredible, it looks like it will come with a plaque style base, and will likely be a pricey item.  The four Ultra Kaiju are teasers (blacked out reveals, Large Monster Series). No other info is given but Irys and Gamera look release ready so pre-orders could hit soon.

Bandai is releasing the Godzilla Vs. Mechagodzilla First Appearance Set 1 (Kaiju Extra Land Mechagodzilla Project Godzilla Vs. Mechagodzilla (1974) First Appearance Set 1 Fake Godzilla Version), the second or technically first set of figures in the full set. This set features the two before versions of Fake Godzilla (Mechagodzilla in disguise), one looks like Godzilla but has a couple of patches of Space Titanium showing, the second is Godzilla beginning his transformation with his lower half "phasing". Both stand approx 20cm tall, and the set will retail for 13,200 yen. They can be pre-ordered now from Bandai with release scheduled for Oct 2020.

Medicom is releasing the First Godzilla Puppet (Guigno) Version Figure, this figure was a Wonder Festival exclusive. The sale is a lottery sale, and the figure stands 26cm tall, and will retail for 12,000 yen. It can be ordered from the Medicom website and it will be released in May 2020.

CCP has announced their CCP Toy Festival what looks to be an online toy sale. With events and shows being cancelled CCP has turned to a virtual sale of sort, the sale will be anywhere from 30 to 50% off (possible as high as 70%) on 150 or more items. These include Ultraman and Toho related figures and more, the sale runs from April 24th to April 26th. Keep an eye out on the CCP website here.

Tanaka Studio (Kenichi Tanaka) is releasing two new busts the FMS (Film Monsters Statue) Godzilla 1954 Arrange Image Bust (FMS18), and Godzilla 2019 Bust (FMS19). Both are unpainted and unassembled kits (6 pieces for Godzilla 1954, 9 pieces for Godzilla 2019), designed with ZBrush, each is 17cm tall, Godzilla 1954 is 10,000 yen and Godzilla 2019 is 12,000 yen. Both can be ordered now from Tanaka Studio, with the 1954 releasing now and 2019 releasing in May 2020.