See Godzilla`s reflection in Hedorah`s eyes in the exclusive
See Godzilla`s Reflection in Hedorah`s Eyes Source: Entertainment Hobby Shop Jungle Special Thanks to Yoichi Kakuma Entertainment Hobby Shop Jungle in Los Angeles is now taking pre-orders for their first EXCLUSIVE soft vinyl figure from the Godzilla series. The unique "Hedorah Facing Off Against Godzilla" figure has Godzilla`s image reflected in the Smog Monster`s eyes, as depicted in their showdown in the 1971 film GODZILLA VS HEDORAH (???????, Gojira Tai Hedora). Only 100 pieces are being made, so place your order as soon as possible! The release date is September 1, 2019. Pre-order Link: Hedorah Facing Off Against Godzilla Manufacturer: Plex Sales: Entertainment Hobby Shop Jungle/Mitsurin Studios Release Date: September 1, 2019 Price: $130.00 (+Tax) Measurements Height: 9.84 inches Width: 13.38 inches Depth: 9.05 inches Material: PVC Packaging: PP bag with a header Jungle 319 E 2nd St #103 Los Angeles, CA 90012 Phone: 213-621-1661 Email: This
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Product Info and Exclusive GIANT High-Res Photos, Direct from X-Plus! Author: Keith Aiken Source: X-Plus Co., Ltd. Special Thanks to Shingo Fujimoto A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE The Japanese collectibles company X-Plus Co., Ltd. has provided SciFi Japan with information and GIANT high-res photos of their Event Exclusive Hedorah figure to be sold at this weekend`s Japanese hobby show, Wonder Festival 2019 Winter. In addition to the exclusives, X-Plus is exhibiting upcoming releases and offering overstock and imperfect (display figures, damaged packaging, etc) items at reduced prices at their booth, #22-22-01. The 2019 Winter Festival will be held Sunday, July 28, 2019 at Makuhari Messe International Exhibition Hall 1-8 (2 Chome-1 Nakase, Mihama Ward, Chiba, Chiba Prefecture) from 10:00am-5:00pm. DefoReal Series: Hedorah Pink Ver. /?????? ??? ???Ver. Manufacturer: Plex Co., Ltd. Product Size: Height Approximately 14cm (5.5 Inches) Material: PVC (Soft Vinyl),
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My Hero Academia: Smash!! Spin-off Expands The Hit Series, While Automatic Eve Novel Delivers Steampunk Action Source: VIZ Media, MediaLab press releases Special Thanks to Jane Lui and Erik Jansen Explore a hilarious take on your favorite heroes and villains from My Hero Academia in the comedy spoof My Hero Academia: Smash!! Then, the novel Automatic EveE joins the Haikasoru imprint’s literary roster and dives into the world of steampunk with an action-driven tale of political intrigue. Both titles will be available to readers next month in print and digital editions. New Publishing Releases for August: My Hero Academia: Smash!! By Hirofumi Neda Original Concept by Kohei Horikoshi MSRP: $9.99 U.S. / $12.99 CAN · Rated ‘T’ for Teens Available August 6th The superpowered society of MY HERO ACADEMIA takes a hilarious turn in this reimagining of the best-selling series! Join Midoriya, All Might and all
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Product Info and Exclusive GIANT High-Res Photos, Direct from X-Plus! Source: X-Plus Co., Ltd. Special Thanks to Shingo Fujimoto A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE The Japanese collectibles company X-Plus Co., Ltd. has provided SciFi Japan with information and daikaiju-sized photos of their upcoming Gigantic Series figure of the Godzilla design from Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures’ GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS. Over 3 feet long from nose to tail, the figure depicts Godzilla in an attack pose and features accurate sculpting of the monster`s body and skin texture. This item is recommended for fans and collectors ages 15 years and older. Gigantic Series: Godzilla (2019) /??????????? ???(2019) Sales Agent: PLEX Corporation Product Size: Height Approximately 47cm (18.5 Inches), Length Approximately 97cm (38.2 Inches), Width Approximately 34cm (13,4 Inches) Material: PVC Specifications: Complete Painted Figure; Some Assembly Required Package: Closed Box Prototype Production: Monster Store Shipping:
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Fans Invited to Be Part of Dragon Ball History with Guinness World Records Attempt on Opening Day Source: Funimation Entertainment press release Special Thanks to Scott Barretto Toei Animation Inc. Funimation, a Sony Pictures Television company, and Bluefin, a Bandai Namco group company, revealed the complete details for the launch of the 2019 DRAGON BALL World Adventure at this year’s San Diego Comic-Con including a history-making Guinness World Records attempt on Opening Day of the tour. Co-sponsored and presented jointly by Bandai and Toei Animation, the 2019 DRAGON BALL World Adventure opens on Wednesday July 17 at an expansive installation on the Marriott Marina Terrace at the Marriot Marquis San Diego. The tour will continue throughout San Diego Comic-Con 2019 from July 18 – July 21 and will be open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Following San Diego Comic-Con, the 2019 DRAGON BALL World
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Anime shows going on hiatus is a natural and unavoidable part of how they operate. Creative work is not something which can be maintained indefinitely, so it makes a lot of sense that those who work on these projects get time to rest and recharge. As with any form of media, however, this runs the risk of declining visibility and popularity as they vanish from the public eye. Two of the longest standing and most popular in this business, DRAGON BALL and SAILOR MOON, have managed to overcome this issue, but how did they do it? The first thing to keep in mind with these two examples is that, as a basis, they had the popularity to always remain at the back of cultural consciousness. At least to some degree, these made enough of a mark that they shaped the world going forward. They made enough of
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Source: NECA Special Thanks to Summer Mullins NECA has announced that their Rodan (2019) 13” Wing-to-Wing Action Figure is rolling out from their warehouse this week and will soon be available from retailers. Based on the monster’s on-screen appearance in the new GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS movie, this 7" scale Rodan figure features articulated wings and includes an interchangeable alternate head and a display base with support rod for simulated in-air poses. Manufacturer: NECA Item Number: 42889 UPC: 6-34482-42889-4 Price: $24.99 About NECA, Inc. NECA (National Entertainment Collectibles Association) provides wholesale merchandise based on a wide variety of licenses. They are one of the largest providers of wholesale licensed movie merchandise in the country. With products from popular licenses like THE HUNGER GAMES, PACIFIC RIM and GODZILLA, the company provides
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Source: Impact Merchandising Special Thanks to Andrea Howard and Rui Machida The following classic Godzilla tees are available from Impact Merchandising. Godzilla: Portrait Adult T-shirt Black 100% cotton men`s traditional fit tee. Product Code: GZ02 Gender: Mens Sizes: S,M,L,XL, XXL,3XL SRP: $18.98 – $22.98 Godzilla: Scream Adult T-shirt Black 100% cotton men`s traditional fit tee. Product Code: GZ03 Gender: Mens Sizes: S,M,L,XL, XXL,3XL SRP: $18.98 – $22.98 Godzilla: World Destruction Tour Adult T-shirt Black 100% cotton men`s traditional fit tee. Product Code: GZ05 Gender: Mens Sizes: S,M,L,XL, XXL,3XL SRP: $18.98 – $22.98 Godzilla: Gojira Adult T-shirt Black 100% cotton men`s traditional fit tee. Product Code: GZ07 Gender: Mens Sizes: S,M,L,XL, XXL SRP:
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Product Info and Exclusive GIANT High-Res Photos, Direct from X-Plus! Author: Keith Aiken Source: X-Plus Co., Ltd. Special Thanks to Shingo Fujimoto A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE The Japanese collectibles company X-Plus Co., Ltd. has provided SciFi Japan with information and more than 100 daikaiju-sized photos of their monster figures scheduled for release in July 2019.
Win Godzilla: King of the Monsters – The Official Movie Novelization and The Art of Godzilla: King of the Monsters from Titan Boooks! Photos courtesy of Titan Books. © 2019 WARNER BROS. ENT.© 2019 Legendary. All Rights Reserved. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. MONSTERVERSE TM & © Legendary
Source: Titan Books Official Movie Site: godzillamovie.com (US), godzilla-movie.jp (Japan) Official Movie Twitter: #GodzillaMovie Special Thanks to Polly Grice Titan Books is offering a SciFi Japan readers a chance to win both of their tie-in books from Legendary Pictures and Warner Bros. Pictures` GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS! Godzilla: King of the Monsters – The Official Movie Novelization, from author Greg Keyes, allows fans to delve further into the world of the latest film in the MonsterVerse franchise. The 352 page paperback retails for $7.99. Written by Abbie Bernstein, The Art of Godzilla: King of the Monsters is an in-depth, behind-the-scenes look at the epic movie. Packed with beautiful concept art, on-set photography, and detailed insight from key members of the production, this beautiful 192 page hardcover book coffee table art book tells the story of how Godzilla and his foes were brought to life. The Art
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Source: NECA Special Thanks to Summer Mullins NECA has announced that their Mothra (2019) 12” Wing-to-Wing Action Figure is rolling out from their warehouse this week and will soon be available from retailers. Based on the monster’s on-screen appearance in the new GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS movie, this 7" scale Mothra figure features articulated wings and includes a display base with support rod for simulated in-air poses. Manufacturer: NECA Item Number: 42888 UPC: 6-34482-42888-7 Price: $24.99 About NECA, Inc. NECA (National Entertainment Collectibles Association) provides wholesale merchandise based on a wide variety of licenses. They are one of the largest providers of wholesale licensed movie merchandise in the country. With products from popular licenses like THE HUNGER GAMES, PACIFIC RIM and GODZILLA, the company provides vendors with the hottest licensed
Get a free GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS collectible ticket with the purchase of a ticket to see the film at Regal IMAX theaters. Photo courtesy of Regal. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. © 2018 WARNER BROS. ENT. © LEGENDARY 2019
Source: Regal Cinemas Official Site: godzillamovie.com (US), godzilla-movie.jp (Japan) Official Twitter: #GodzillaMovie Special Thanks to Heather Peters The Regal Cinemas theater chain is offering free GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS collectible tickets to moviegoers that purchase tickets to see the movie in IMAX. The exclusive tickets will be given out Regal IMAX locations beginning Thursday, May 30, and will be distributed while supplies last on a first come, first served basis. The tickets come in two sizes: "Standard" (measuring 4” x 7.5”) and “Godzilla-Sized” (5.125” x 9.5"). Regal Crown Club members will also be able to get a free mini-poster of the ticket`s image. Details are provided on the back of the collectible ticket. Visit the Regal Cinemas website for additional information. About Godzilla: King of the Monsters Following the global success of GODZILLA and KONG: SKULL ISLAND comes the next chapter in Warner
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Author: Edward L. Holland Official Site: sufes1 Special Thanks to X-Plus Company Ltd., Star Ace Japan Company Ltd., Jeremy Soles and Summit Kaiju International On April 28, 2019, the 80th spring edition of Super Festival was held at the Tokyo Science Museum near the Imperial Palace area. Vendors, toy makers, shop owners, production company reps, artists, actors, personalities and the hottest lines of tokusatsu, anime and independent toys were represented in full effect during the extremely popular one-day event.
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Author: Keith Aiken Source: Toho, Legendary, Warner Bros. Pictures, and more* Official Movie Site: Godzillamovie.com SciFi Japan presents a guide to officially licensed merchandise for Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures’ GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS, featuring products from the United States, Japan, China, Taiwan and the United Kingdom. The merchandising for this film is being handled quite differently than was the case with GODZILLA, the first movie in Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures’ MonsterVerse. Worldwide licensing for the 2014 movie was primarily supervised by Warner Bros. Consumer Products, but Toho has bought back those rights from Warner Bros and is now in charge in signing product licensees (with help from Legendary). The new arrangement also gives Toho merchandising rights for GODZILLA ’14 and the upcoming GODZILLA VS KONG, and is providing them with an opportunity to promote both GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS and the
Matt Franks cover art for Godzilla: Complete Rulers of Earth Vol. 2. Image courtesy of IDW Publishing. © 2019 Toho Co., Ltd.
Comic Book Publisher Announces Trade Paperback Collections Author: Keith Aiken Source: IDW Publishing Special Thanks to Justin Eisinger, Bobby Curnow, Matt Frank and Chris Ryall More than two years after publishing their last Godzilla comic IDW Publishing has signed a new licensing deal with Toho. Their first release will be the Godzilla: Kingdom of Monsters trade paperback, collecting all twelve issues of the 2011 series that launched IDW’s Godzilla program. Written by Eric Powell (The Goon), Tracy Marsh and Jason Ciaramella with artwork by Phil Hester (Green Arrow) and Victor Santos, Godzilla: Kingdom of Monsters was the first American Godzilla comic book series to also feature additional Toho monsters such as Rodan, Mothra, Anguirus, Gigan and Mechagodzilla. The collected edition is scheduled for July, runs 304 pages, and retails for $29.99. "Kingdom of Monsters was originally published as three paperbacks," explained Justin Eisinger, IDW`s Editorial Director
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Source: JAKKS Pacific, Inc. @JAKKSToys #JAKKSToys #JAKKSPacific #JAKKSGodzilla Special Thanks to Rachel Griffin SciFi Japan is pleased to present our second of several planned promotions for Warner Bros. Pictures’ and Legendary Entertainment’s GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS, hitting theaters May 31, 2019. JAKKS Pacific, Inc. is offering our readers a chance to win their Godzilla Electronic Mask! Become the King of the Monsters with the Godzilla Electronic Mask. Simply open Godzilla’s mouth slightly to activate Godzilla’s growl, then open a little wider to activate Godzilla’s lights and unleash his thunderous roar. The adjustable elastic band allows the mask to fit multiple head sizes. Includes 3 AAA Cell Zinc Carbon/Dry Cell batteries. The Godzilla Electronic Mask will be available exclusively at Walmart stores starting April 1st (though some locations are already stocking this item). The suggested retail price is $24.99. For product info and photos of the entire
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Source: JAKKS Pacific, Inc. @JAKKSToys #JAKKSToys #JAKKSPacific #JAKKSGodzilla Special Thanks to Rachel Griffin SciFi Japan is pleased to present our first of several planned promotions for Warner Bros. Pictures’ and Legendary Entertainment’s GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS, hitting theaters May 31, 2019. JAKKS Pacific, Inc. is offering our readers a chance to win their Giant Size Godzilla figure, which stands 24 inches tall and over 40 inches long! The Giant Size Godzilla is fully poseable, with articulation in the jaw, neck, shoulders, hands, legs, feet and tail. It will be available exclusively at Walmart stores starting April 1st. The suggested retail price is $59.99. For product info and photos of the entire JAKKS Pacific GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS toy line, please go here. OFFICIAL CONTEST RULES and INFORMATION Prize: A. There is one (1) prize, consisting of one (1) Giant
VIZ Media new publishing acquisitions include (from left to right) The Drifting Classroom: Perfect Edition, An Incurable Case of Love, A Tropical Fish Yearns For Snow and Jujutsu Kaisen. Images courtesy of VIZ Media.
Source: VIZ Media, MediaLab press releases Special Thanks to Jane Lui and Erik Jansen VIZ Media had a packed roster of announcements during the company’s panel event held this past weekend at Seattle’s Emerald City Comic Con. VIZ is launching a new English-language graphic novel imprint, VIZ Originals. VIZ Originals will expand VIZ Media’s renowned catalogue of popular titles by collaborating with manga-inspired creators to develop original stories that ignite the imagination.The imprint will be led by Executive Editor Fawn Lau, and the first titles will debut in 2020. “VIZ Originals will be an incubator for innovative ideas and storytelling,” says Leyla Aker, Executive Vice President & Publisher. “There’s a demonstrated appetite for manga and manga-inspired content. With VIZ Originals, we have an opportunity to leverage over 30years of experience in the industry to bring original, creator-owned content from top creative talents to fans worldwide.” “We’re thrilled
Direct from X-Plus -- SciFi Japan has giant, his-res photos of the painted Limited Edition Daikaiju Series: Godzilla (1999) figure! Photo courtesy of X-Plus. TM & © TOHO CO.,LTD.
Product Info and Exclusive GIANT High-Res Photos, Direct from X-Plus! Author: Keith Aiken Source: X-Plus Co., Ltd. Special Thanks to Shingo Fujimoto A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE Earlier this month, SciFi Japan posted information and photos of giant monster figures scheduled for release in May 2019 from X-Plus Co., Ltd. X-Plus has now provided high-res pics of the fully painted Limited Edition version of their Toho Daikaiju Series: Godzilla (1999) figure. While the standard "General Distribution" version of the figure depicts Godzilla with a closed mouth, the Limited Edition includes an interchangeable lower jaw so Godzilla can be posed with his mouth open. It also comes with a miniature fishing boat which can be placed in Godzilla`s mouth to recreate the opening title sequence from the movie GODZILLA 2000 (???2000 ?????, Gojira Nisen Mireniamu, 1999). The Limited Edition Godzilla (1999) is sold exclusively by X-Plus` Shonen-Ric