New Japanese TOHO MONSTERS COLLECTION Magazine Series to Offer 60 Different Monster Figures in 1/700 Scale!

DeAgostini Japan is releasing a magazine/figure collection with over 60 Toho monsters in a unified 1/700 scale. Photo courtesy of DeAgostini Japan. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD.

Source: DeAgostini Japan press release
Official Website: https://deagostini.jp/r/tmc/

Cover for the first issue. Photo courtesy of DeAgostini Japan. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD.

The collectibles company DeAgostini Japan will begin selling their bi-weekly magazine Toho Monsters Collection (東宝怪獣コレクション, Tōhō Kaijū Korekushon) at bookstores across Japan and on the official DeAgostini website from Saturday, August 12, 2023. This is the first collection in the history of Toho's Godzilla franchise to feature over 60 different Toho monster figures in a unified 1/700 scale, with each issue packaged with a monster or piece of a larger figure.

Various Godzillas and monsters from differentt generations will be included in this collection, with authentic specifications that pay close attention to modeling, coloring, and detailing. The accompanying magazine provides in-depth looks at the movies of the Toho Godzilla series. Fans can now enjoy a new concept in figure collecting never seen before!

For the first time in history, all the monsters of the past will be available in a unified 1/700 scale for the ultimate collection!

■ A lineup of monsters that transcends films and eras

For the first time in Toho history, more than 60 Godzilla and monsters from Toho special effects films from 1954's GODZILLA (ゴジラ, Gojira) to 2016's SHIN GODZILLA ( シン・ゴジラ, Shin Gojira) will be available in 1/700 scale. The collection will be available in a variety of sizes, from less than 5cm to over 20cm.

■ Sculpted by Akira Ibaraki, who boasts a wealth of experience and popularity, and supervised by Toho

Akira Ibaraki, a popular sculptor who has created numerous Godzilla figures over the past 30 years, is in charge of the prototypes and coloring. With the cooperation of Toho, the Toho Monsters Figure Series has been completed, boasting an overwhelming quality that transcends time and movies.

Akira Ibaraki (born in Tokyo in 1959, sculptor)

Akira Ibaraki's main work is the creation of full-scratch monster models, such as Godzilla. As a monster sculptor, he specializes in faithfully reproducing the suits that appear in movies, and his works, which have improved reproducibility due to their detailed body surface details, are favored by many fans in Japan and abroad.

The figures feature detailed sculpts and painting by Akira Ibaraki. Photo courtesy of DeAgostini Japan. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD.

Detailed reproduction of skin, scales, coloring, and other details

The detailed skin and scales on the heavy bodies, as well as the lively wings and tails, are precisely reproduced with meticulous modeling and coloring. The figures are also posed with a pursuit of realism.

The skin and complex fins of Godzilla and the other monsters are also thoroughly reproduced in the same detail as in the films. Popular monsters such as Gigan, which is characterized by its extreme coloring, are also provided as pre-painted figures and parts that have been meticulously painted with the same attention to detail.

The larger monsters will be split into parts over multople issues. Photo courtesy of DeAgostini Japan. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD.

Large size monsters are provided in separate parts

The assembled King Ghidorah (1964) figure. Photo courtesy of DeAgostini Japan. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD.

For large figures such as King Ghidorah and Godzilla (2016), separate parts are provided over several issues. In this series, you can enjoy not only completed figures, but also the fun of collecting the parts and assembling them yourself.

The complete Shin Godzilla figure stands over 6.5 inches tall. Photo courtesy of DeAgostini Japan. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD.

Godzilla (2016), which is 118.5 meters tall in the film, is a 17cm figure. By assembling the parts, a powerful Godzilla is completed.

Scheduled publication lineup

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Issue 1
Release Date: 8/12
Attached Monster: Godzilla (1984, Complete)


Issue 2
Release Date: 8/29
Attached Monster 1: King Ghidorah (1964, Part 1)
Attached Monster 2: Mechagodzilla (1974, Complete)

Issue 3
Release Date: 9/12
Attached Monster 1: King Ghidorah (1964, Part 2)
Attached Monster 2: Godzilla (2016, Part 1)

Issue 4
Release Date: 9/26
Attached Monster 1: (King Ghidorah 1964, Part 3)
Attached Monster 2: Godzilla (2016, Part 2)

Issue 5
Release Date: 10/10
Attached Monster 1: Gigan (1972, Complete)
Attached Monster 2: Godzilla (2016, Part 3)

Issue 6
Release Date: 10/24
Attached Monster 1: Rodan (2004, Part 1)
Attached Monster 2: Godzilla (2016, Part 4)

Issue 7
Release Date: 11/7
Attached Monster 1: Rodan (2004, Part 2)
Attached Monster 2: Godzilla (2016, Part 5)

Issue 8
Release Date: 11/21
Attached Monster 1: Rodan (2004, Part 3)
Attached Monster 2: Mothra (1961, Part 1)

*The way the parts are divided, the issues offered, and the lineup schedule are subject to change.

Magazine provides in-depth commentary on successive generations of Toho special effects

The magazine also includes commentary on Toho special effects films and valuable Godzilla merchandise from the era. In addition, the magazine includes figure commentary by the prototype sculptor, which can only be read in this issue, and a giant pin-up poster of a powerful monster in each issue.

1. The Movie Document

This section delves into various aspects of Toho special effects films, including synopsis, cast and crew information, and behind-the-scenes stories from the time of production, along with a wealth of visuals.

Photo courtesy of DeAgostini Japan. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD.

2. Pinup Gravure

Toho monsters are featured in a powerful pinup photogravure. On the reverse side are famous scenes from the movie.

3. Behind the Scenes of the Film

■ The truth behind the scenes of the production, including the twists and turns up to the completion of the film, the fantastic story, and the reactions after its release.

■ Toho special effects film history, which saw the completion of the milestone tokusatsu film GODZILLA and a series of hit movies one after another.

■ Akira Ibaraki, who is in charge of figure modeling and coloring for this series, reports on the creation of the prototypes..

■ A look at valuable treasures owned by collectors, such as figures produced when the movies were originally released.

Present for subscribers

All readers who subscribe to the first 23 issues will receive a commemorative publication plate. It features the design of Godzilla (1954), the most iconic monster in Toho's works.

*Design and specifications are subject to change.

A special display stage will also be available for purchase

An original display stage set will be sold separately to further enjoyment of the figure collection.

Details will be announced on the official website.

Details

Title: Bi-weekly Toho Monsters Collection
Price: Special price for the first issue: 990円 (Approximately $6.85 US, Tax Included) Regular price from the second issue: 2,699円 (Approximately $18.68 US, Tax Included)
Date of first issue: Saturday, August 12, 2023 *Differs in some areas.
Publication cycle: Bi-weekly
Number of issues: 100 issues in total (planned)
Specifications: 10 pages + 4 front pages

About DeAgostini Japan

DeAgostini Japan specializes in continuity magazine collections spanning every genre including build-up projects such as Robi the robot, language and self-improvement courses, hobby collections and everything in-between. Part of the DeAgostini group.