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Burning Godzilla 30th Anniversary logo. Photo courtesy of Bandai. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD.
In March, Bandai will release the Gabutto ("Gulp") Burning Godzilla as part of their toy line based on the classic game ITAI WANI (イタイワニー). Also known as "Crocodile Doctor/Crocodile Dentist", the original ITAI WANI involved players trying to find and remove the bad tooth from the mouth of a plastic crocodile without being 'bitten'. The newer version has players push down on the creature's teeth until the toy's mouth chomps down on an unlucky finger, replicating the excitement of the original game play in a compact toy that is easy to hold and carry.
Godzilla has already been included in the Gabutto series, but the new release will be the "Burning Godzilla" incarnation from GODZILLA VS. DESTOROYAH (ゴジラＶＳデストロイア, Gojira VS Desutoroia, 1995). The movie celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2025, which is being promoted as the “Burning Godzilla Year” (バーニングゴジラ・イヤー, Bāningu Gojira Iyā) with a slew of products and events planned for the coming months.
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■ Gabutto Burning Godzilla (ガブっとバーニングゴジラ, Gabutto Bāningu Gojira)
Price: 2090円 (Approximately $13.81 US, Tax Included)
Release Date: March 22, 2025
Brand: Bandai
Size: Length Approximately 185mm (7.3 Inches)
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