Godzilla Collectibles Thread

[Boba Ben]

A '68 (or '67, I'll take what I can get) and '99 would sure be nice at some point.
How many 30cm pieces does X-Plus usually put out per year? Two? Three?

The 30 cm releases have slowed down considerably just recently. They've been focusing on the 10 inch line a lot more lately with one release after another. The last newly sculpted Toho 30 cm figure was Titanosaurus back in August. Everything else in that scale since then has been color variations like the natural color Godzilla 54 variant that I just got a couple days ago or the upcoming black and white Varan variant.

Yeah without a doubt that's '84. And don't they already have an X-Plus Godzilla '68?

They do. He was made in both scales actually.

 

[MaulFan]

You're gonna get this one right, Maul?

Assuming it looks as awesome as the silhouette. The 10" version was nice, but a bit disappointing overall. They got his more stoned, passive look, which is unique for '84 pieces, they've all tended to capture him more aggressive, but for me that's more ideal in a collectible. This looks more in line with the Kotobukiya '84.

While it's not as accurrate as the Koto, which is a Sakai sculpt, this is the most badass looking '84 Godzilla ever, I would love to own it.

Kaibutsuya

This is still the best '84 ever, too bad it's only 8", Kotobukiya G84 sculpted by the master, Sakai.

Oh, and some photos of the Tamashi G89 I found.

 

[Centurion]

Love the pics.

 

[Viking Spawn]

This silhouette seems to suggest that 30 cm Godzilla 1984 might be next X-Plus.

Those fangs seem like a sure indicator that it'll be 84 G

Definitely G 84!

@ MF - Thanks for the cool pics!

 

[Boba Ben]

Here are the unpainted prototype pics of the 30 cm Godzilla 1984. Looks like the exclusive item will be the mutant sea louse:

They're also making Gyaos from Gamera in the 25 cm scale. Exclusive item is a mini flying Gyaos:

 

[MaulFan]

Proto '84 looks pretty badass and better than the 10" one.

 

[Boba Ben]

Yeah. I think I might get one.

 

[Biojex]

The Monsterarts 64 Godzilla was also shown today

 

[JAWS]

The Monsterarts 64 Godzilla was also shown today

A couple of gaps that are a tad to big but man it looks great!!

 

[JAWS]

Ya know I love these monsterarts items. I love their weight and their attention to detail.

I asked a few people a while ago if they thought these where good for kids and they said no. Well I went ahead and got them and my 7 and 4 year old have no issues with them. Of course Daddy has drilled it in their heads how to treat their toys. But they are pretty tuff toys unless you throw them around.

But 64 Godzilla is going to be for me. I assume we will be seing a Mothra soon. Hope it's a two pack. Moth and Larva.

Ha ha! As I type this my 4 year old just brought down the Monsterarts burning Godzilla.....Makes a Bad proud I tell ya!

 

[Centurion]

A couple of gaps that are a tad to big but man it looks great!!

That 64 looks good!
That's the flipside to having articulated figures with exposed joints. The joint itself can be an eyesore.

 

[MaulFan]

I'm curious what sort of articulation you get out of the hip joint on the legs, so far the line has been great for hiding the joints and all, but this one is a little ugly and I'm not sure you'll get much out of it, I'd have just kept the hip solid and started with the thigh joint.

 

[Centurion]

It's certainly a tricky situation, one that usually results in compromises being made.

Sightly off topic...

What does everyone think about having hidden joints, but G's body being made of rubber/latex or whatever it is the industry is using nowadays?

With human figures, part of the problem is the excess material that gathers as, for example, a knee bending. Material gathers and creates an ugly bulk behind the knees. Even worse, when an elbow bends.

For a G figure, however, the real studio suit gathers anyway so I don't think it would be much of an issue.

I would at least like to see one good attempt at it.
Perhaps the Tamashii might incorporate this idea. I don't see any joints on the surface.

 

[Biojex]

It's certainly a tricky situation, one that usually results in compromises being made.

Sightly off topic...

What does everyone think about having hidden joints, but G's body being made of rubber/latex or whatever it is the industry is using nowadays?

With human figures, part of the problem is the excess material that gathers as, for example, a knee bending. Material gathers and creates an ugly bulk behind the knees. Even worse, when an elbow bends.

For a G figure, however, the real studio suit gathers anyway so I don't think it would be much of an issue.

I would at least like to see one good attempt at it.
Perhaps the Tamashii might incorporate this idea. I don't see any joints on the surface.

Yeah, the bunching is not so much a concern on Godzilla, and really his poses shouldn't be THAT extreme so it shouldn't stress the rubber too much. With humans you bend the elbows for gun poses and the like...but Big G just kind of stands there looking badass.

Still I hope the rubber is pretty durable.

 

[Viking Spawn]

Proto '84 looks pretty badass and better than the 10" one.

Agreed! It looks fantastic!

The Monsterarts 64 Godzilla was also shown today

Wow! I hope they also make a 68 and 73 version too!

 

[MaulFan]

A '70s Godzilla and Mechagodzilla would be awesome, that and '64 Godzilla and Ghidrah.

 

[MaulFan]

It's certainly a tricky situation, one that usually results in compromises being made.

Sightly off topic...

What does everyone think about having hidden joints, but G's body being made of rubber/latex or whatever it is the industry is using nowadays?

With human figures, part of the problem is the excess material that gathers as, for example, a knee bending. Material gathers and creates an ugly bulk behind the knees. Even worse, when an elbow bends.

For a G figure, however, the real studio suit gathers anyway so I don't think it would be much of an issue.

I would at least like to see one good attempt at it.
Perhaps the Tamashii might incorporate this idea. I don't see any joints on the surface.

My only concern with that would be, could they keep the proper overall shape to him. Medicom pretty much did this once, with a 1/6 scale body going into a 12" Godzilla suit. It's a neat concept but I find the figures just don't look as good as solid sculpted ones. I do feel like we should all probably have a figure of this type in the collection, just to have piece that connects to how the movies were done.

 

[Biojex]

A '70s Godzilla and Mechagodzilla would be awesome, that and '64 Godzilla and Ghidrah.

I really hope they get to 64 Ghidrah. Heisei Ghidorah seems to be selling rather slow, so I hope that doesn't affect the 64's release likelihood.

I hope they get around to Megalon and Gigan.

 

[MaulFan]

I really hope they get to 64 Ghidrah. Heisei Ghidorah seems to be selling rather slow, so I hope that doesn't affect the 64's release likelihood.

I hope they get around to Megalon and Gigan.

Perhaps they may try to find a way to bring Showa Ghidrah down in price. I think the cost of Heisei version plus probably not being as popular as the Showa version have made it a tough sell. It's hard to pay 150% the cost of other figures for one that is seemingly no different or more complex.

 

[MaulFan]

Interesting news, looks like '64 will only be about $60.

https://www.cooltoyreview.com/story/front/Bandai_SH_MonsterArts_1964_Godzilla_150539.asp