Godzilla Collectibles Thread

[GodzillaSpawn]

One looks more accurate. One looks more badass.

 

[choopie]

I got my 64 in the mail today. I had a tough time getting the tail in, but overall I like it. It's an impressive piece with the expression and pose. If I get no other Godzilla piece, I'd be perfectly happy with that one, but he begs to have a few companions. I think I may get 68 next.

 

[jye4ever]

Looking into it, what about articulation and light up features recommendations?

EDIT: I'm sold on Burning Gigantic, now to find one at a good price, to me sadly its not what most think of for Godzilla but the eyes and headsculpt are just amazing!, Oh and that size!!!

I would've preferred a gigantic 89 but i'm more than happy with the burning.

Exactly.

Lots of people look to Burning G as one of the more iconic interpretations. I in fact said the very same thing. I originally was going to save my money hoping the next gigantic entry was '54, 2000 or 2014. But I saw so many beautiful in-hand photos of gigantic burning I bought one off ebay and its been my best Godzilla purchase bar none.

X-plus 64 is a great one too...it just doesn't have the jaw-dropping effect that GBG does.

 

[kong33]

If you want a large, , sharply detailed 89 godzilla sculpted by sakai....


Might I suggest trying to find a Tokyo marui 89 suit......it is approximately 20" tall,
made of PVC (interior mouth and tongue) and rubber, but it is very durable....
they also sold these suits as a spare part from Tokyo marui set, so theoretically he is a complete item with or without the radio controlled mechanism

It's a highly detailed piece, but you'd have to stuff him with stuffing and minimal futzing to display him.

One of my friends has one sitting in the corner of his room without the skeleton, but he looks thoroughly impressive...
Mine's still in the box though I sold my second assembled one.

I wonder how many of the suits are floating around out there though....

Here is the Marui remote version(sculpted by sakai) beside GBG.

 

[Biojex]

Still can't believe I finally have this toy after so long. Seemed like forever since boba first told me about it.

We made a new rule in our household, No more toys bigger than our dog. Luckily I think I can prove Hedorah is well within the boundaries. Jye can you draw me some grid lines. Top of hedorahs head to top of dogs ear unfortunately that means no GBG for me

 

[jye4ever]

That is an awesome pic.

 

[GodzillaSpawn]

Hedorah does not look pleased.

 

[PopCollector]

Exactly.

Lots of people look to Burning G as one of the more iconic interpretations. I in fact said the very same thing. I originally was going to save my money hoping the next gigantic entry was '54, 2000 or 2014. But I saw so many beautiful in-hand photos of gigantic burning I bought one off ebay and its been my best Godzilla purchase bar none.

X-plus 64 is a great one too...it just doesn't have the jaw-dropping effect that GBG does.

64 does look great for the classic look but I'm more into the smaller eyes and face that Burning Godzilla has.

 

[demorathis]

I have no problem with conceptualized models, but I only own one, and it's not a Godzilla. It's a Prehistoric Ghidorah from Mothra III. I got it only because it is completely different from the actual suit used but still an amazing dragon figure and I love dragons. To me, it's not Prehistoric Ghidorah. I've been collecting Godzilla for about 25 years and maybe I just have way too many. They range from the most crude gumball machine toys to top of the line kits. X-Plus Garage Toys are supposed to be factory assembled Garage Kits (models). Their first few releases were Monster Maker 28 kits by Niwa. That's why I got hooked. I arleady had the resin models, and thus resisted at first, but these were unique in the "toy" industry and I thought it was worth pursuing. Once they kicked into high gear, with two or three releases a month, they needed more sculpts faster. The quality of these sculpts went down. Didn't stop me from buying them, just wasn't really satisfied with them. They were, of course, highly sought after because they were very limited and only available in Japan. They were a good investment even if not top shelf. I'm not saying they're bottom shelf by any means, but I do tend to hide the less desireables in the rear. My Sakai 89 is out front and I don't have to tell you where the X-Plus is.

I don't care if people like the X-Plus 89. I'm totally fine with that, but X-Plus dropped the ball with it. I may find out they dropped the ball with the Sakai as well once I get it in hand, but that's not Sakai's fault. If X-Plus wasn't about accuracy, they wouldn't be going after Sakai's sculpts in the first place, just like they wouldn't have gone after Niwa's sculpts in the very beginning.......Gorosaurus, Anguirus, Godzilla 68. Niwa is top shelf. Asai from Kaiju Freaks is top shelf. Sakai is top shelf. I think X-Plus wants to be top shelf. As a modeler, collecting a line of factory built up model kits, and that is what these are, I want them to be as accurate as possible. I'll leave good tries to Neca.

I have to agree. As a long time godzilla collector myself and having seen the evolution of my fellow G collectors, the stages usually start with wanting the basic Japanese bandais to coolest versions with yes arguably some of the greatest " shelf presence" whether resin kits or now xplus vinyl figures,
To statues for some, or to vintage style sofubis ( where G originated ),
And in some cases sold all their other G figures to collect vintage exclusively.

I like a mix of stylized, accurate, and art vinylu myself.

It's like collecting Star Wars. Some pieces are a mixed bag. Some have nice details but crappy poses, or accurate but not precise, or sometimes just way off base,

The xplus 89 to me is a great figure, but if it didn't have a label I'd think it was an attempt at a 91 or even 92 figure, or even generic heisei ....pre 1994... Yes it is ferocious and I love that, but not definitive.....as I got older, I liked sakai aesthetic choices more and more.....no it's not a dancing godzilla to me....it's exactly how it looked walking over that hill ,

(The burning 95-- I was on the fence about, but the main reason I didn't get it was the head....the eyebrows are weak on it and I couldn't abide it though the rest is awesome. The glare the mouth...the details are stunning, but I feel he's missing ears n the anger of the classic browbone.)

Point is, I like many g figures for different reasons, some for faithfulness, others for the ability to get the essence like the hazawagumis, the originality and creativity in marmits while still being representative of that version of g....and xplus is great for being pretty good without being "zipper backed" screen accurate, like sega or sakai.

 

[demorathis]

Here's a fairly big godzilla at about 14" tall I had which I thought was pretty awesome....but even for marmit was really stylized, almos stained glass accuracy.
I wound up selling him, and he goes for up to about 800 now, which sounds crazy but he does....

 

[demorathis]

Just a small sample of the variety I like for various reasons - unfortunately the vast majority of my g collection is in storage withe rest of my collections so I don't show a terribly great range but
First pic realistic g's
Second n third are the m1 marmits stylized art vinyls and vintage reprints....

Among them are companies represented - these r old pix, so no 2014 g's represented:
Bandai
Bandai America
B-Club
X-plus
Marmit
Gigabrain
Bare model
Hazawagumi
West kanji
Kaiyodo
M-1 ( M-Ichigo)
Slash ( Popy reissues of Jumbosaurus figures in vinyl
Not shown:
Marusan
Megahouse ( giant sized godzillas I only have the g62 in a running pose which makes the sakai look like he's a wall flower) but is a great unique sculpt)
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[jye4ever]

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[GodzillaSpawn]

I dont agree with GBG not looking angry enough. In person the brow gives him a very aggressive, menacing look. It's one of the most fearsome Godzilla faces in vinyl hands down.

Nice c ollection though lots of great figures you listed but I can't see any if your pics for some reason demorathis

 

[jye4ever]

The 64 blows away my Sakai 89.

The only good angle with the Sakai is the profile.

His teeth are so small compared to the 64.

 

[GodzillaSpawn]

Was just going to say I think the 89 looks strong in your pics from the profile. But that front view....

In film in the scenevwith him walking out of the volcano and the smoke and his roaring and the gleam in his eye=bad ass as hell.

In figure form it's awkward, unnatural looking and looks like a clumsy, waddling monster lol.

 

[jye4ever]

Was just going to say I think the 89 looks strong in your pics from the profile. But that front view....

In film in the scenevwith him walking out of the volcano and the smoke and his roaring and the gleam in his eye=bad ass as hell.

In figure form it's awkward, unnatural looking and looks like a clumsy, waddling monster lol.

It's even worse in person.

My son called him baby Godzilla.

 

[GodzillaSpawn]

Yeah the closer up I see of it the more mediocre the paint looks. The features do look like a drop off from the first initial pictures. Especially the detail in the face, with the teeth/mouth not being as crisp the texture in the cheeks/snout not as sharp. The eyes look a bit inconsistent to me. Sell him dude. I see numerous people selling him on facebook and getting pretty much their money back.

So what the hell happened to maulfan?

 

[jye4ever]

Yeah, i'll be selling him, maybe i'll bring to Chiller on 10/26, sell him in the parking lot.

 

[GodzillaSpawn]

Hmm...lol might actually not be horrible idea

 

[jye4ever]

Saves on shipping for the buyer

I'll be like one of those flasher dudes with a long coat.

Hey you, yeah you, come here, want a Sakai Godzilla....*opens coat...flashes his
Godzilla.