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X-Plus is releasing the Gigantic Yuji Sakai Godzilla 1954 this is a Ric Boy limited release but will be available through Bandai Premium and DeAgostini as well. This figure has been teased for a while is sculpted by the master Yuji Sakai, it stands 44cm tall and 75cm in length. It comes with a 12cm name plate that features a mini Godzilla '54 bust with train in mouth. This figure will retail for 49,896 yen (approx $486 US). Pre-orders start now with release in Oct 2016.
Update: a non Ric version will be available as well without the nameplate for 46,200 yen ( approx $450 US).
Update: a non Ric version will be available as well without the nameplate for 46,200 yen ( approx $450 US).
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X-Plus is releasing Kamacuras, this figure is 16.5cm tall, 30cm long, and 27cm wide. It has a movable right arm, and head to pose the figure and pedestal . Pre-orders start now with release being in July and it will retail for approx $88 US through Hobby Search, AmiAmi, and others. The Ric Boy is a three piece set of these figures and will retail for approx $191 US through X-Plus.
X-Plus is releasing MechaGodzilla '75 this figure stands 30cm tall, and features an opening chest weapon, the Ric Boy version also has additional features includes removable head and brain unit with light up feature (bottom pic). Pre-orders start now with release being in July and it will retail for approx $177 US through Hobby Search, AmiAmi, and others, the Ric will be approx $220 US through X-Plus.
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30cm Series Yuji Sakai Godzilla 1989
Diamond Distributors just announced the continuation of their US releases with the announcement of the 30cm Series Yuji Sakai Godzilla 1989 and 1991 X-Plus figures in the U.S. and Canada. Done by master Godzilla sculptor Yuji Sakai these will run a bit more then the regular figures, approx $230 US. The '89 is scheduled for release in Feb 2017 and the '91 for April 2017. These are in addition to the previously announced Diamond X-Plus Godzilla 1984, 1992, 1999 and 2004 figures . Those are being released Nov 2016, Jan 2017, Mar 2017, and May 2017 respectively for $160 US each. Some info and pics courtesy of Kaiju Addicts.
30cm Series Yuji Sakai Godzilla 1991
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Kadokawa and X-Plus maybe releasing a Mook and kit set, yes maybe. It seems from what was solicited that there is catch, sort of, that they need at least 2,500 ordered to actual release it. There aren't a lot of details yet on these the kit comes in two versions a clear red and a phosphorescent green (glow in the dark), it is 26cm tall and 50cm long. The Mook (magazine and book combo) will feature content about the film, special effects, and staff commentary. This set will be offered two ways a single figure (one of the two versions) and the mook for approx $50 US or both figures and the mook for approx $100 US. The two images below show the figures in color (colors are simulated) as well as some shots of the sculpt. Thanks to Kaiju Addicts for some of the details that we didn't have.
Update: This will be made to the order quantity, there will not be extra after the production of these.
Update: This will be made to the order quantity, there will not be extra after the production of these.
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GODZILLA 12IN GODZILLA 1999 2K MILLENIUM FIGURE
With the turn of a new century nearing, Toho Studios once again rebooted the Godzilla series with 1999's Godzilla 2000: Millennium,directed by Takao Okawara and written by Hiroshi Kashiwabara and Wataru Mimura.
In this, the twenty-fourth film released in the Godzilla series (twenty-third by Toho), a newly re-designed Godzilla faces the all-new kaiju known as Orga. Hailed by many fans as one of the more popular designs for the King Kaiju, this version features a pronounced, toothy snout and massive, pointy dorsal spines. This 12" scale figure perfectly captures the "force of nature" that Godzilla has become.
Price: $160
Release date: TBD
With the turn of a new century nearing, Toho Studios once again rebooted the Godzilla series with 1999's Godzilla 2000: Millennium,directed by Takao Okawara and written by Hiroshi Kashiwabara and Wataru Mimura.
In this, the twenty-fourth film released in the Godzilla series (twenty-third by Toho), a newly re-designed Godzilla faces the all-new kaiju known as Orga. Hailed by many fans as one of the more popular designs for the King Kaiju, this version features a pronounced, toothy snout and massive, pointy dorsal spines. This 12" scale figure perfectly captures the "force of nature" that Godzilla has become.
Price: $160
Release date: TBD
GODZILLA 12IN GODZILLA 2004 FINAL WARS FIGURE
Godzilla: Final Wars is the Destroy All Monsters of the new era series, produced to coincide with Godzilla's 50th Anniversary. Directed by Ryuhei Kitamura and written by Wataru Mimura and Isao Kiriyama, Godzilla: Final Wars features almost every Toho kaiju, along with a number of actors from previous Godzilla films who appeared as main characters or in cameo roles.
When Godzilla: Final Wars had its premiere in Hollywood on November 29, 2004, Godzilla was given a star on Hollywood Walk of Fame! This 12" scale figure captures the final design for Toho's biggest star, in his final appearance (in a Japanese film).
Price: $160
Release date: TBD
Godzilla: Final Wars is the Destroy All Monsters of the new era series, produced to coincide with Godzilla's 50th Anniversary. Directed by Ryuhei Kitamura and written by Wataru Mimura and Isao Kiriyama, Godzilla: Final Wars features almost every Toho kaiju, along with a number of actors from previous Godzilla films who appeared as main characters or in cameo roles.
When Godzilla: Final Wars had its premiere in Hollywood on November 29, 2004, Godzilla was given a star on Hollywood Walk of Fame! This 12" scale figure captures the final design for Toho's biggest star, in his final appearance (in a Japanese film).
Price: $160
Release date: TBD
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Bandai and X-Plus continue the Godzilla Vs Evangelion promotion with not one but two figures, MechaGodzilla Eva 01 and 02. The two figures are repainted versions of MechaGodzilla 2002 and 2003 respectively with the 2002 in the Eva 01 colors and 2003 in the Eva 02 colors. Both figures are 32cm tall and will retail for approx $267 US. Both are available for pre-order now and ship in Dec 2016 through Bandai (and possible the Ric/X-Plus site).
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A while back it was announced that Diamond would be reissuing some of the X-Plus Godzilla figures as they had with a number of the other kaiju from the series. Now they have solicited the first two Godzilla 1984 and 1992. Both will be $169.99 but no release date was announced. Below is the solicit info from Diamond for each.
From X Plus USA. The Return of Godzilla (a.k.a. Godzilla 1985 in the U.S.) Was the sixteenth film in Toho's Godzilla series, and was the beginning of a rebooted series of films, ignoring all of the films from 1955's Godzilla Raids Again through 1975's Terror of Mechagodzilla. The film, which was a direct sequel to the original 1954 film, Godzilla, was produced to coincide with Godzilla's 30th anniversary, and returned the series to the darker themes and mood of some of the early films, returning Godzilla to his old destructive ways as well. This 12" scale figure captures the Kaiju King's new look from the film.
From X Plus USA. In 1992, one of Toho's most popular kaiju, Mothra, returned for the new era in Godzilla vs. Mothra! No longer an allies, the kaiju once again clashed as they had done some many years earlier in 1964's Godzilla vs. The Thing. Directed by Takao Okawara with special effects by Koichi Kawakita, the 19th Godzilla film remains the highest grossing film of the entire Godzilla series, and featured a soundtrack score by legendary composer Akira Ifukube (who won a Japanese Academy Award for his score). The film was the second highest grossing film in Japan in 1993, second only to Jurassic Park. This 12" scale figure continues the development of Godzilla's size and mass.
From X Plus USA. The Return of Godzilla (a.k.a. Godzilla 1985 in the U.S.) Was the sixteenth film in Toho's Godzilla series, and was the beginning of a rebooted series of films, ignoring all of the films from 1955's Godzilla Raids Again through 1975's Terror of Mechagodzilla. The film, which was a direct sequel to the original 1954 film, Godzilla, was produced to coincide with Godzilla's 30th anniversary, and returned the series to the darker themes and mood of some of the early films, returning Godzilla to his old destructive ways as well. This 12" scale figure captures the Kaiju King's new look from the film.
From X Plus USA. In 1992, one of Toho's most popular kaiju, Mothra, returned for the new era in Godzilla vs. Mothra! No longer an allies, the kaiju once again clashed as they had done some many years earlier in 1964's Godzilla vs. The Thing. Directed by Takao Okawara with special effects by Koichi Kawakita, the 19th Godzilla film remains the highest grossing film of the entire Godzilla series, and featured a soundtrack score by legendary composer Akira Ifukube (who won a Japanese Academy Award for his score). The film was the second highest grossing film in Japan in 1993, second only to Jurassic Park. This 12" scale figure continues the development of Godzilla's size and mass.
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Bandai Premium/X-Plus (Ric Boy limited) are releasing the Gigantic Series Godzilla 2001 Emission Version, this figure was the start of the Gigantic series back in the end of 2013 now it's back in an emission version featuring clear blue back spikes. While not much else appears to be different it give fans an opportunity to get this awesome figure. It stands 37.5cm tall and approx 78cm in length. It will retail for 37,800 yen (approx $344 US) and will be released in Sept 2016. It will be available from both the Bandai Premium and Ric Toy sites.
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X-Plus is releasing an updated version of Jet Jaguar, the new features include an open left hand and closed right. It also features light-up eyes on this Ric Boy exclusive. It is 23cm tall (approx 9 inches), and is approx $119 US. It should be released by July 2016.
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On April 24th (one week away) in Tokyo the Kaiju World Festival will be held, and as one would expect there will be many kaiju related items there. The site for the festival lists a number of kits/figures from the likes of T-Facto, Gow Row, Kaibutsuya, X-Plus, as well as others. There are prices listed for some, others show sold out so we are not sure if all will be available at the festival. Below we highlight some of the coolest ones, at least in our opinion, as well as a random gallery and check out the event site for all the kits/figures listed as well as all the other info.
Yasushi Nirasawa illustrations image Godzilla T's Facto × Mekagirasu KOC
Godzilla vs Destoroyah T's Facto
Godzilla VS Biollante T's Facto
Nightmare Gamera Honey Bones
Yasushi Nirasawa illustrations image Godzilla Evolution T's Facto
Atragon ~ Manda VS gotengo ~ shallow molding
Original realistic Series 04 machine dragon High Mobility Type D-tech
Random kits.
