The Godzilla Store is releasing a number of items based on the classic art of THe Great Wave Off Kanagawa. The art was part of the Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji by the Japanese ukiyo-e artist Hokusai. The art on the merchandise mimics the classic art adding Ghidorah, and showing the boats from the original being wrecked. The merchandise includes folding fan, mug, pen, clear file, postcard, print, and more. The items range in price from 300 yen to 9,000 yen. Check out some of the items here and the complete list on the Godzilla Store website. 

Concept
Godzilla, the monumental monument of Japan ’s monster movie, has been fascinated by movie fans all over the world since the first movie was released in 1954. In commemoration of the 65th anniversary of the monster king "Godzilla", a collaboration model with Grand Seiko appeared.
Between Seiko and Godzilla, there is a history that Godzilla who landed in Ginza destroyed the clock tower in the Wako Main Building. 65 years later in 2019, the Monster King will reappear in Ginza.
It is tailored to a special model suitable for an anniversary that dwells all the strength and dignity of Godzilla, the king of all monsters .

Design
A crimson dial reminiscent of the king of monster kings, radiant heat rays
The crimson dial, which has a strong impact, has a powerful radiation pattern with the motif of “radiant heat rays” that can be said to be synonymous with the king of monsters. Three-dimensional and large hands and indexes that are not inferior to a vivid and impressive dial ensure high visibility even during the day by Lumibright applied to each during daytime. In pursuit of high practicality in accordance with the brand philosophy, this model can be said to be a sporty design that can only be achieved by Grand Seiko.

A strong silhouette case that resonates with Godzilla's strength
The massive case, which embodies overwhelming strength and dignity, provides excellent wearability by widening the bottom of the case and the ground contact surface of the arm and lowering the center of gravity of the case. The flat feet without distortion and the hairline finish with salat polish emphasize the strong silhouette.

A special strap that expresses the dynamic skin of Godzilla
Shark straps adopted to express the texture of Godzilla's skin have a red coating on them, giving them an eerie and lively feeling of Godzilla's skin glowing red and black.

Back cover of special specifications suitable for collaboration model
As a special specification only for the collaboration model, the back lid shows Godzilla destroying the city of Ginza and the clock tower of the Wako main building, reminiscent of the first work of 1954. The design of this back lid is a completely original made by homage to the emblem of the lion, which is the icon of Grand Seiko, by Shingo Higuchi, who was the director and special skill director of “Shin Godzilla”. Godzilla. The serial number from 001/650 to 650/650 is printed along with the “1954 Godzilla 2019” logo.
* In actual products, the direction of the back cover may differ due to manufacturing reasons .

Movement
Automatic spring drive Caliber 9R15
The movement that is installed is the original mechanism "Spring Drive" that celebrated its 20th anniversary. In this work, "caliber 9R15" with special accuracy boasting an average monthly difference of ± 10 seconds is adopted.
The Caliber 9R15 is a movement that is specially adjusted to a higher precision than the most standard 9R spring drive movement, the Caliber 9R65.
The “caliber 9R65” has an average monthly difference of ± 15 seconds (equivalent to a daily difference of ± 1 second), whereas the “caliber 9R15” pursues accuracy up to an average monthly difference of ± 10 seconds (equivalent to a daily difference of ± 0.5 seconds). The
The difference between the two movements lies in the “crystal unit” that sends an accurate electrical signal.
All 9R spring drives use “crystal units” with stable accuracy, but only “crystal units” that exhibit particularly excellent performance are selected and installed in the “caliber 9R15”. The
As a proof of special adjustment accuracy, the "rotor weight" made of 18K yellow gold is decorated on the rotating weight, and can be seen from the back cover of the see-through specification.

Limited to 650 
Price: 1,300,000 yen (approx $12,200 US)
Release Date: Nov 9, 2019 
​Pre-order in Seiko retailers.
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Specs
Exterior
Exterior: Bright titanium Back lid: Bright titanium and sapphire glass
Glass material: Dual curve sapphire
Coating: Internal anti-reflection coating
Lumi Bright: Available (needle, index, bezel)
Case size: 44.5mm in width X 14.3mm in thickness
Band material: Shark
Nakadome: One push three fold method

Movement
Movement: 9R159R15 Instruction Manual    
Drive system : Spring drive
Driving time: Maximum winding time lasts about 72 hours (about 3 days)
Accuracy : Average monthly difference ± 10 seconds (equivalent to daily difference ± 0.5 seconds)

Function
Waterproof : Enhanced water resistance for daily life (20 bar)
Magnetic resistance: Yes
Other:
・ See-through back
・ Screw back
・ With Lumi Bright
・ Screw lock type crown
・ Special precision adjustment model
・ 30 stones
・ Second hand stop function
・ Power reserve display function
・ With back lid serial number
* In actual products, the direction of the back lid may differ due to manufacturing reasons

The Godzilla Store has announced series two of their Godzilla Crystal Series, elaborate laser engraving inside the crystal glass that creates a 3D effect. This series includes Godzilla Raids Again and Godzilla Final Wars, both are 5cm wide, 5cm deep, and 8cm tall, and retail for 14,800 yen. Both can be pre-ordered now with release scheduled for late Oct 2019. Check out our post on the first series here, note these items do not come with the lighted pedestal shown (those can be purchase from Amazon and other retailers).

Bandai is releasing the Godzilla x Norusoru Mania t-shirts, and hoodies, as well as a Godzilla 65th Anniversary leather wallet. The t-shirts and hoodies come in three styles Godzilla '54 poster, Terror Of Mechagodzilla, and First Generation Godzilla, the t-shirts have print on the front and a logo on the sleeve, the hoodies feature a logo on the front and print on the back. All come in M, L, and XL, two colors black and navy (very dark blue), the t-shirts retail for 4,180 yen, the hoodies for 8,140 yen. The wallet is leather with an outside zipper and an inside pocket with zipper, there are two designs footprint, or Godzilla. Both feature the Godzilla logo and the specific image, they are approx 4 inches by 8 inches, and retail for 39,600 yen. The t-shirts and hoodies will be released Nov 2019 the wallet Dec 2019, all can be pre-ordered now from Bandai.

Amnibus is releasing Godzilla/Toho apparel including t-shirts, hoodie, and hat. Some are brand new releases while others are being released due to popularity. Two brand new items are a Hedorah regular print and Mothra foil print t-shirts, the other items include both regular and foil print t-shirts, logo hoodie, and embroider hat. All t-shirts and the hoodie are 100% cotton, the hat is 85% acrylic, 15% wool, all (except the hat) are available in sizes ranging from S to XXL, for both men and women. Regular t-shirts are 3,800 yen, foil t-shirts and hat 4,200 yen, and the hoodie is 5,980 yen. All can be pre-ordered now with the new t-shirts being released in Nov 2019, all others in Oct 2019.

If your a musician and a Godzilla fan this is for you, heck just being a Godzilla fan this is awesome, THE ALFEE Toshihiko Takamizawa's Godzilla Guitar Awakening Version is being released. This extremely limited guitar is limited to five and retails for a staggering  5,550,000 yen (approx $52,000). It is made by ESP and features a light up gimmick for Godzilla and the fret board. Orders will be taken from now till the end of September any orders after the first five will be put on a wait list pending cancellation of one of the first five, the guitar will ship Dec 2021.

Bandai is releasing five different Godzilla 65th Anniversary T-shirts, three are Overseas Poster Tribute Works (based on international posters) and two are Super Deformed style art. All shirts are 100% cotton, come in sizes S to XL, and retail for 3,240 yen. They can be pre-ordered now from Bandai with release scheduled for Sept 2019.

Bandai has announced a number of Godzilla accessory items like bags, key chain, ring and a necklace. The bags are 100% polyester, and come in two styles, a backpack style and shoulder bag style, they feature either black out design or a white printed design on black bags. The backpack is 9,180 yen and the shoulder one is 5,400 yen. The key chain is also a shoe horn, it is leather and brass/plated, features a Godzilla 65th anniversary logo/foot logo, and retails for 7,020 yen. The ring is a Godzilla Fin ring (meant to be worn on whole finger), is silver, comes in four sizes, and retails for 16,200 yen. The necklace features Godzilla himself on a chain, is also silver, is approx 45cm in length, and retails for 10,800 yen. The ring and necklace release Aug 2019, the other items in Sept 2019, all can be pre-ordered now from Bandai.

Bandai is releasing the Godzilla 65th Anniversary Kimono Jacket, along with Happi.Tokyo (Surprise Creative Inc.). This Kimono is demin/10oz/100 % cotton, it features a Godzilla skin pattern on the outside and a collage of movie posters from Godzilla's 65 years on the inside. It is one size 90cm length, 60cm width (models shown are 159cm (approx 5' 2", female) and 173cm (approx 5' 7", male)), and it retails for 35,100 yen. It can be pre-ordered now (limited time), with release Aug 2019.

Bandai is releasing ​Godzilla Multifunctional Ballpoint Pen Set, made by Platinum Fountain Pen Co., Ltd. The pens feature a metal body with a paint scheme that gives the look of Godzilla's skin, and it has three functions, 0.7mm black ballpoint pen, 0.7mm red ballpoint pen and 0.5mm mechanical pen, that can be selected by turning the barrel. The set includes fours pens in black, green, red, and blue, and the pens are approx 5 inches in length. They will retail for 4,320 yen (approx $40 US) and can be pre-ordered from Bandai with release scheduled for Sept 2019.