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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Store is releasing the Classic Godzilla 350 Showa Revival Figure, this figure was the first vinyl Godzilla figure originally made in 1966, and original made by hand by Marusan.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.
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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.
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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.
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X-Plus has announced the 30cm Series Yuji Sakai Modeling Collection Godzilla 1984 Shinjuku Subcenter Battle Version figure based on the climatic battle with Super X. This figure is 29cm tall and 48cm in length, the Ric verson features a light up gimmick for his fins. The Ric will retail for 29,150 yen, the standard for 27,500 yen, it can be pre-ordered now from X-Plus, Bandai, The Godzilla Store for the Ric and other retailers for the standard, it is scheduled for release in Feb 2020.
Also check out an interview with Yuji Sakai from the X-Plus site below with production images.
Also check out an interview with Yuji Sakai from the X-Plus site below with production images.
The “Yuji Sakai Modeling Collection” series is based on Yuji Sakai ’s garage kit brand “Godzilla Dream”, who is famous as a male of Godzilla modeling. Based on his strict supervision, love and commitment is stronger than anyone else, and commercializes his high-quality prototype and paint reproduction.
Q. Yuji Sakai's latest collection “Godzilla (1984) Shinjuku Subcenter Decisive Battle” has finally started to be booked. Please tell us when this prototype was made with the motif of the scene.
Mr. Yuji Sakai (hereinafter, Mr. Sakai): This work was unveiled as a new garage kit at the Wonder Festival in the summer of 2017.
In this movie's climax, the scene where Godzilla confronting Super X isn't moving but closes its mouth and makes it look cool, and I've always wanted to make it three-dimensional.
No.1 suit and No.2 suit exist in 84 Godzilla, there is a difference in the arrangement of the dorsal fin and the head, the No.2 suit is used for Godzilla in this scene.
The 84 Godzilla, the origin of the Heisei VS Series, was reproduced based on precious materials based on treasured valuable materials, including the posterior arrangement and shape of the No. 2 suit as well as posing.
The biggest dorsal fin in the center is actually only 84 Godzilla, and it is not used at all in the later Biogoji suits. I would like you to pay attention to that area.
Q. Sakai-san's 84-year-old Godzilla is only 30cm in length. I heard that the resin kit was very popular, but I was really looking forward to making this Godzilla soft vinyl.
Mr. Sakai: 84 Godzilla has been shaped with 20 cm, bust and Godzilla complete works so far, but I always wanted to make it with a powerful 30 cm size, so I was happy when I was able to announce it at the summer festival in summer 2017 is.
Whenever we present a new work at Wonfes, we always devise the height, angle, lighting, and background of the exhibition so that those who come to see it can understand the concept of the work.
In this 84 Godzilla, I wanted to get a lot of cool pictures from customers, so I placed a photo of Shinjuku at night in the background, but many people took pictures and tweeted coolly. It was popular.
I am very happy to announce that this work can be delivered as a soft vinyl finished product this year, which is the 35th anniversary of the release of the "Godzilla" movie in 1984.
Q. Mr. Sakai selects items for our products that are released each time, recreates the shape, supervises coloring, etc. Please tell us the points that you were particularly particular about this Godzilla.
Mr. Sakai: In producing the coloring sample this time, we reviewed and verified various 84 Godzilla documents at that time and colored them with a focus on newly discovered items.
Speaking of the dorsal fin, the color was a pearl paint that was bluish in the material at the time, so that color was reproduced.
Q. The limited edition is illuminated and the dorsal fin emits light.
Mr. Sakai: Yes, the limited edition shines with the dorsal fin of the same light-emitting part as the other Heisei Godzilla and other suits.
Since the scene in the play that became the motif this time is a night scene, I hope that the light emission specification will convey the atmosphere.
Q. Please tell us about our special effects image cuts and shooting.
Mr. Sakai: Every time I witness the shooting. Taking care of all angles, I photographed with the staff and photographers to convey the charm of this 84 Godzilla to customers.
Q. We are working hard to reproduce Sakai's prototype and coloring as much as possible when commercializing this finished soft vinyl product.
Lastly, please give a message to the customer from Mr. Sakai.
Mr. Sakai: In this scene, 84 godzillas in this pose are my favorite Godzilla that I really wanted to build. And above all, I've always wanted to have a finished soft vinyl product, so I am very happy to deliver it to you.
I would be happy if you could select the regular version or the limited version of the dorsal light emission and add it to the collection.
Profile of Yuji Sakai
Born in 1958 Born in Fukushima Prefecture. A monster prototype teacher centered on Godzilla.
Itself has been shaping the garage kit more than 170 installment in the "Yuji Sakai molding workshop" to be presided over
worked many also prototype of figure-model of the leading manufacturer, has a reputation in the reproducibility and biological sense of dynamism and abroad Have many fans.
In 1994, Yamato Takeru worked as a model for Orochi. In 1995, Godzilla VS Destroyer worked as a modeling staff member for Godzilla Junior. In 1999, Godzilla 2000 Millennium modeled as a design work. The work is not limited to modeling, such as modeling.
In recent years, he has been supervising monster modeling at the Eiji Tsuburaya Museum in Sukagawa City, Fukushima Prefecture.
His books include “GODZILLA DREAM” and “GODZILLA DREAM evolution” (published by Hobby Japan Co., Ltd.).
Q. Yuji Sakai's latest collection “Godzilla (1984) Shinjuku Subcenter Decisive Battle” has finally started to be booked. Please tell us when this prototype was made with the motif of the scene.
Mr. Yuji Sakai (hereinafter, Mr. Sakai): This work was unveiled as a new garage kit at the Wonder Festival in the summer of 2017.
In this movie's climax, the scene where Godzilla confronting Super X isn't moving but closes its mouth and makes it look cool, and I've always wanted to make it three-dimensional.
No.1 suit and No.2 suit exist in 84 Godzilla, there is a difference in the arrangement of the dorsal fin and the head, the No.2 suit is used for Godzilla in this scene.
The 84 Godzilla, the origin of the Heisei VS Series, was reproduced based on precious materials based on treasured valuable materials, including the posterior arrangement and shape of the No. 2 suit as well as posing.
The biggest dorsal fin in the center is actually only 84 Godzilla, and it is not used at all in the later Biogoji suits. I would like you to pay attention to that area.
Q. Sakai-san's 84-year-old Godzilla is only 30cm in length. I heard that the resin kit was very popular, but I was really looking forward to making this Godzilla soft vinyl.
Mr. Sakai: 84 Godzilla has been shaped with 20 cm, bust and Godzilla complete works so far, but I always wanted to make it with a powerful 30 cm size, so I was happy when I was able to announce it at the summer festival in summer 2017 is.
Whenever we present a new work at Wonfes, we always devise the height, angle, lighting, and background of the exhibition so that those who come to see it can understand the concept of the work.
In this 84 Godzilla, I wanted to get a lot of cool pictures from customers, so I placed a photo of Shinjuku at night in the background, but many people took pictures and tweeted coolly. It was popular.
I am very happy to announce that this work can be delivered as a soft vinyl finished product this year, which is the 35th anniversary of the release of the "Godzilla" movie in 1984.
Q. Mr. Sakai selects items for our products that are released each time, recreates the shape, supervises coloring, etc. Please tell us the points that you were particularly particular about this Godzilla.
Mr. Sakai: In producing the coloring sample this time, we reviewed and verified various 84 Godzilla documents at that time and colored them with a focus on newly discovered items.
Speaking of the dorsal fin, the color was a pearl paint that was bluish in the material at the time, so that color was reproduced.
Q. The limited edition is illuminated and the dorsal fin emits light.
Mr. Sakai: Yes, the limited edition shines with the dorsal fin of the same light-emitting part as the other Heisei Godzilla and other suits.
Since the scene in the play that became the motif this time is a night scene, I hope that the light emission specification will convey the atmosphere.
Q. Please tell us about our special effects image cuts and shooting.
Mr. Sakai: Every time I witness the shooting. Taking care of all angles, I photographed with the staff and photographers to convey the charm of this 84 Godzilla to customers.
Q. We are working hard to reproduce Sakai's prototype and coloring as much as possible when commercializing this finished soft vinyl product.
Lastly, please give a message to the customer from Mr. Sakai.
Mr. Sakai: In this scene, 84 godzillas in this pose are my favorite Godzilla that I really wanted to build. And above all, I've always wanted to have a finished soft vinyl product, so I am very happy to deliver it to you.
I would be happy if you could select the regular version or the limited version of the dorsal light emission and add it to the collection.
Profile of Yuji Sakai
Born in 1958 Born in Fukushima Prefecture. A monster prototype teacher centered on Godzilla.
Itself has been shaping the garage kit more than 170 installment in the "Yuji Sakai molding workshop" to be presided over
worked many also prototype of figure-model of the leading manufacturer, has a reputation in the reproducibility and biological sense of dynamism and abroad Have many fans.
In 1994, Yamato Takeru worked as a model for Orochi. In 1995, Godzilla VS Destroyer worked as a modeling staff member for Godzilla Junior. In 1999, Godzilla 2000 Millennium modeled as a design work. The work is not limited to modeling, such as modeling.
In recent years, he has been supervising monster modeling at the Eiji Tsuburaya Museum in Sukagawa City, Fukushima Prefecture.
His books include “GODZILLA DREAM” and “GODZILLA DREAM evolution” (published by Hobby Japan Co., Ltd.).
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CCP is releasing new Godzilla and Hedorah figures as part of there Artistic Monsters Collection. First are two figures, Godzilla and Hedorah, in a Godzilla blue color. Godzilla is standing looking at an angle and Hedorah is the crawling version, Godzilla is 32cm in size Hedorah 30cm in size, they are available as a set or individually. The set is 14,000 yen and the individual figures are 7,000 yen (both before tax) but there is an early order discount from CCP. The other figures are Homage Version Hedorah, featuring a multi colored paint scheme, come in three styles Adult, Landing and Smoke Stack versions, and they are 26cm, 21cm, and 19.5cm tall respectively. They retail for 13,637 yen for the Adult, 9,000 yen for the Landing, and 12,000 yen for the Smoke Stack version. The Homage versions will be released Jan 2020 and the Godzilla Blue versions Feb 2020, all can be pre-ordered from CCP now.
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X-Plus has announced two new figures the 30cm Series Favorite Sculptors Line Mogera, and Large Monster Series Baragon Fierce Battle Color Version. Mogera was seen previously at NYCC and Super Festival, and is based on a Asai Zokei kit, it stands 25cm tall, features light up eyes and also comes with a Mysterian ship that's 7cm in size. Baragon is the same figure released in 2013 with a new paint scheme and light up horn and eyes (no second head), it stands 23cm tall. Mogera retails for 25,300 yen ($213.64 US), Baragon for 14,300 yen ($120.75 US), both are Ric exclusives, available from both the US and Japanese sites, can be pre-ordered now with release Jan 2020.
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Diamond is releasing Classic Godzilla Mini Figures from Bandai, these will be sold as blind bag figures. These mini figures are similar in size to the previously released figures and are approx 3.5 inches tall, the assortment includes Godzilla (1954 or 1964?), Godzilla (1984), Godzilla (1995, Burning), Mechagodzilla (1974), Rodan (1956), Space Godzilla (1994), King Ghidorah (1991), and Mothra (1992). Each figure will retail for $4.99 and they will be released Dec 18, 2019. (Note the listing stated 1964 but the image looks like it's a 1954 figure, it also stated 1996 instead of 1995 for the Burning Godzilla but that is incorrect.)
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The Godzilla Store is releasing the Toho Kaiju Encyclopedia Hedorah Purple Set, a set featuring two Hedorah figures, one standing, one crawling, in a clear/purple vinyl with glitter made by Marusan. Each figure is 6cm in size (length/height), and the set retails for 2,500 yen. They can be pre-ordered now with release scheduled for the end of the month, and celebrates the Godzilla Store's 3rd Anniversary.
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Lootcrate has announced new Lootcrates including the Kidrobot X Godzilla Exclusive Crate. This crate only launches is it reaches it goal of backers, no risk if it doesn't. Check out the details below.
Unbox an exclusive collection of limited edition Godzilla gear designed by the incredible pop artists at Kidrobot!
ABOUT THIS LAUNCH
Emerging from the darkest depths of the earth, the Kidrobot X Godzilla crate is a scary good time packed with nostalgia. When you combine the power of the King of the Monsters himself with that signature Kidrobot style, you get a must-have crate that’s filled to the brim with kaiju collectibles.
The Kidrobot X Godzilla crate features limited edition alternate variants of much loved Kidrobot products, including a Classic Godzilla 8”, a red metallic 3” Rodan figure variant from the Kidrobot X Godzilla Mini Series, and never-before-seen accessories including a Godzilla Hat and Gold Metallic Godzilla Enamel Pin.
Price: $49.99
3,000 Backers needed
Click here to launch.
What is the Kidrobot X Godzilla Exclusive Crate?
An exclusive collection of limited edition Godzilla gear designed by the incredible pop artists at Kidrobot!
When does the crate ship?
The crate will ship out in the Spring 2020 season. More details to come!
When will I be charged?
You will only be charged when the crate reaches its backer goal on November 17, 2019.
What if the crate doesn’t reach its backer goal?
If the crate doesn’t hit its goal, it won’t go into production and you will not be charged.
Where does the crate ship to?
It ships everywhere Loot Crate currently ships to. For more details, visit our Help Center.
Unbox an exclusive collection of limited edition Godzilla gear designed by the incredible pop artists at Kidrobot!
ABOUT THIS LAUNCH
Emerging from the darkest depths of the earth, the Kidrobot X Godzilla crate is a scary good time packed with nostalgia. When you combine the power of the King of the Monsters himself with that signature Kidrobot style, you get a must-have crate that’s filled to the brim with kaiju collectibles.
The Kidrobot X Godzilla crate features limited edition alternate variants of much loved Kidrobot products, including a Classic Godzilla 8”, a red metallic 3” Rodan figure variant from the Kidrobot X Godzilla Mini Series, and never-before-seen accessories including a Godzilla Hat and Gold Metallic Godzilla Enamel Pin.
Price: $49.99
3,000 Backers needed
Click here to launch.
What is the Kidrobot X Godzilla Exclusive Crate?
An exclusive collection of limited edition Godzilla gear designed by the incredible pop artists at Kidrobot!
When does the crate ship?
The crate will ship out in the Spring 2020 season. More details to come!
When will I be charged?
You will only be charged when the crate reaches its backer goal on November 17, 2019.
What if the crate doesn’t reach its backer goal?
If the crate doesn’t hit its goal, it won’t go into production and you will not be charged.
Where does the crate ship to?
It ships everywhere Loot Crate currently ships to. For more details, visit our Help Center.
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X-Plus (and Star Ace) made a big splash at NYCC with a number of reveals and an awesome display. Some big reveals (pun intended) were Gigantic Mechagodzilla 1974, DefoReal Rodan (painted), a Skull Crawler to go with Kong Version 2, and the Yuji Sakai Godzilla Final War RMC Poster Version resin statue. Gigantic Mechagodzilla has not been seen in over a year, it was an unpainted prototype but appears to be at least closer to release. The DefoReal Rodans (two, possibly Ric and standard) were not only revealed for the first time but was painted as well (pic from Eric Stolp). We are also getting a Skull Crawler to go with Kong it wraps around he like in the film. Then there was the beautiful Yuji Sakai Godzilla Final Wars statue, which is based on a kit, is incredibly detailed including a base. And we have a paint Allosaurus from One Million Years B.C. and looks like it comes with a caveman with spear (pic from Eric Stolp). Also on display was a number of other figures previously shown. Pics here are via our friends at Power-punch.net.
