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    Cover art for the new book, Godzilla vs Biollante Completion. Image courtesy of Hobby Japan. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD.

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    Source: Hobby Japan Hobby Japan has released the Japanese language book Godzilla vs Biollante Completion (???vs????? ????????, Gojira Tai Biorante Konpuriishon), detailing the production of the fan favorite film GODZILLA VS BIOLLANTE (??? VS ?????, Gojira Tai Biorante, 1989). For more information, please see the earlier report on SciFi Japan.

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    Publisher Solicits New Comic Book Mini-Series, Godzilla: Oblivion Source: IDW Publishing Special Thanks to Kahlil Schweitzer After a brief hiatus, Godzilla returns to American comics with a new mini-series, Godzilla: Oblivion. IDW Publishing is now taking solicitations for the first issue, which will be available from comic book shops and retailers in March 2016. Writer Joshua Fialkov (Doctor Who, Ultimate FF) and artist Brian Churilla (Big Trouble in Little China!, TMNT) are the creative team for the series. Issue #1 features cover art by James Stokoe (Godzilla: Half Century War, Godzilla in Hell). In the series, a scientist has created a portal to another dimension -- one where monsters rule supreme! A terrifying expedition begins into a world where hope has died and Godzilla is the unrivaled King of the Monsters. But what happens when a baby kaiju hitches a ride back to the original, monster-less

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    Source: Diamond Comic Distributors Special Thanks to Deborah Moreland Diamond Comic Distributors has provided SciFi Japan with information and photos for new Godzilla products listed in the December edition of their Previews Catalog (on sale now). The selection of Godzilla items in the new catalog is rather limited, with only the trade paperback collection of Godzilla in Hell listed. To find a comic shop near you, visit comicshoplocator.com. Godzilla in Hell TPB Writers: James Stokoe, Bob Eggleton, Ulises Farinas, Erick Freitas, Brandon Seifert, Dave Wachter Artists: James Stokoe, Bob Eggleton, Buster Moody, Ibrahim Moustafa, Dave Wachter Series Editor: Bobby Curnow Letterer/Creative Consultant: Chris Mowry Cover: James Stokoe Godzilla meets his greatest adversary of all time -- the impossible tortures of Hell! Each issue of this special mini-series will see Godzilla enter a new level of the underworld to do battle with the impossible. This trade paperback

    Cover art for the Japanese edition of The Gate of Sorrows. © Miyuki Miyabe

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    Supernatural Crime Thriller Set To Debut In Print And Digitally Next Summer Source: VIZ Media, MediaLab press releases Official Site: haikasoru.com Special Thanks to Jane Lui and Erik Jansen VIZ Media’s Haikasoru literary imprint has announced the acquisition of the North American publishing rights to Japanese author Miyuki Miyabe’s fantastic dark fantasy, The Gate of Sorrows (????, Hitan no Mmon, 2015). The novel is Miyabe’s eighth and will be released by Haikasoru in both print and digital editions in the Summer of 2016. Miyuki Miyabe is a popular and widely acclaimed author who has published works across a variety of genres ranging from sci-fi, historical fiction and mystery to young adult thrillers and social commentary. The Haikasoru imprint has released several of Miyabe’s works including Brave Story, The Book of Heroes, Ico: Castle in the Mist, and Apparitions: Ghosts of Old Edo. The Gate of Sorrows

    Prototype of the Godzilla (2014) Resin Cast Kit from T`s Facto. Photo courtesy of T`s Facto. GODZILLA and the character design are trademarks of Toho Co., Ltd. © 2015 Toho Co., Ltd. © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. © Legendary All Rights Reserved.

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    Source: T`s Facto Takashi Yamawaki`s garage kit studio T`s Facto is now taking preorders for their new Godzilla (2014) Resin Cast Kit. The Japanese model depicts Godzilla`s victory roar following his defeat of the female Muto in the 2014 Hollywood production GODZILLA from Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures. GODZILLA 2014 Resin Cast Kit /GODZILLA ???2014 ??????? Model Number: TS2015-03 Manufacturer: T`s Facto Production: Takashi Yamawaki Product Size: Height Approximately 31cm (12.6 Inches), Length Approximately 46cm (18.1 Inches) Product Weight: 3,000 Grams (6.6 Pounds) Material: Resin Specifications: Unpainted; Assembly Required Number of Parts: 20 Shipping: December 2015 Price: ¥35,000 (Approximately $285.06 US, Shipping and Tax Included)

    Advertisement for the new book, Godzilla vs Biollante Completion. Image courtesy of Hobby Japan. TM & © TOHO CO.,LTD.

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    Source: Hobby Japan The origin of the Heisei Godzilla now becomes clear!! A critical and commercial disappointment when it was first released in 1989, GODZILLA VS BIOLLANTE (??? VS ?????, Gojira Tai Biorante) has since become a fan favorite to the point that it was voted favorite film in the series by Japanese fans in 2014. Picking up where 1984`s THE RETURN OF GODZILLA (???, Gojira) left off, BIOLLANTE was the first of six consecutive films featuring recurring characters and a more consistent design for the King of the Monsters. 26 years after the BIOLLANTE`s debut, Hobby Japan will release the Japanese language book Godzilla vs Biollante Completion (???vs????? ????????, Gojira Tai Biorante Konpuriishon) detailing the film`s production with new information as well as images from the Toho vaults. Highlights include... ? Interviews with director/writer Kazuki Omori, producer Shogo Tomiyama, and actors Masanobu Takashima (Major Sho

    Photo courtesy of X-Plus. GODZILLA and the character design are trademarks of Toho Co., Ltd. © 2015 Toho Co., Ltd. © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. © Legendary All Rights Reserved.

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    Source: X-Plus Co., Ltd., Bandai Co., Ltd. Special Thanks to Sachiko Ikenouchi A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE The Japanese toy company X-Plus Co., Ltd. has provided SciFi Japan with information and high-res photos of their second 30cm figure based on the 2014 Hollywood production GODZILLA from Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures. In GODZILLA, the King of the Monsters unleashed a mighty roar to challenge the Male Muto in Hawaii and the Female in San Francisco. These scenes -- which thrilled audiences and were used in the promotional campaign for the film -- have inspired the new "roar pose" Godzilla figure from X-Plus and Bandai Premium. The figure`s dorsal fins have been molded in translucent blue material to simulate the glow as Godzilla fires his radioactive heat ray. This item is sold exclusively by X-Plus` official Shounen Ric website and the Premium Bandai website and will

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    Source: IDW Publishing Special Thanks to Kahlil Schweitzer Godzilla meets his greatest adversary of all time -- the unbelievable tortures of Hell! With the final issue of Godzilla in Hell arriving in stores this week, IDW Publishing has announced solicitations for the trade paperback collection. Available in February 2016, the book collects all five issues of the comic book mini-series in which the King of the Monsters wanders across the underworld to do battle with the impossible. Each issue is by a different creative team that includes award-winning illustrator Bob Eggleton, James Stokoe (Godzilla: Half Century War) and Dave Wachter (Godzilla: Cataclysm). Godzilla in Hell TPB Writers: James Stokoe, Bob Eggleton, Ulises Farinas, Erick Freitas, Brandon Seifert, Dave Wachter Artists: James Stokoe, Bob Eggleton, Buster Moody, Ibrahim Moustafa, Dave Wachter Series Editor: Bobby Curnow Letterer/Creative Consultant: Chris Mowry Cover: James Stokoe Tentative In-Store Date: February 2016

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    Source: Chikyu-Boueigun (Japan) Japanese kaiju product manufacturer Chikyu-Boueigun has announced a new deluxe statue set for their Toho Monster Collection will be released in early 2016. Sculpted by Studio Nero, the set depicts the twin Mothra larvae rising from the sea to confront Godzilla at the end of MOTHRA VS GODZILLA (???????, Mosura Tai Gojira, 1964). The set comes with two interchangeable tails for the Godzilla figure. Toho Monster Collection DX Edition: MOTHRA VS GODZILLA/ ??????????DX????????? (Toho Kaiju Korekushon DX-ban Mosura Tai Gojira) Manufacturer: Chikyu-Boueigun Sculptor: Studio Nero Product Size: Godzilla Height Approximately 20cm (7.87 Inches), Mothra Length Approximately 18cm (7 Inches) Material: Poly Resin Release Date: TBA Price: TBA

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    Source: Chikyu-Boueigun (Japan) This January, Japanese kaiju product manufacturer Chikyu-Boueigun will release a new Godzilla statue for their Toho Monster Collection. Sculpted by Studio Nero, the figure depicts the monster as seen in the 1965 Ishiro Honda/Eiji Tsuburaya classic MONSTER ZERO aka INVASION OF ASTRO MONSTER (?????, Kaiju Daisenso). Display stand included. Toho Monster Collection 27: Godzilla 1965/ ?????????? ?27? ???1965 (Toho Kaiju Korekushon 27-dan Gojira 1965) Manufacturer: Chikyu-Boueigun Sculptor: Studio Nero Product Size: Height Approximately 20cm (8.66 Inches) Material: Poly Resin Release Date: January 2016 Price: ¥21,600 (Approximately $179.01 US)

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    New Wave of Jet Black Toho Figures Source: Marusan Toys, Inc. In December, Marusan Toys will reissue a pair of their classic Godzilla figures with new jet black colors. Century of Toho Monsters: Onyx Sculpture Collection Godzilla 1968/ ??????? ???????????? ???1968 (Seiki no Toho Kaijuu Shikkoku Obujekorekushon Gojira 1968) The popular "heroic Godzilla" design from DESTROY ALL MONSTERS (?????, Kaiju Soshingeki, 1968) was reused by Toho for the next three Godzilla movies. Manufacturer: Marusan Product Size: Height Approximately 230mm (9 Inches) Material: Soft Vinyl Release Date: December 31, 2015 Price (Excluding Tax): ¥5,400 (Japan), Approximately $44.04 (United States) Century of Toho Monsters: Onyx Sculpture Collection Godzilla B/O Style/ ??????? ???????????? ??? B/O???? (Seiki no Toho Kaijuu Shikkoku Obujekorekushon Gojira B/O Sutairu) Using the same sculpt as Marusan`s battery operated remote control tin Godzilla from 1964, this soft vinyl figure includes moveable arms, legs and lower jaw plus

    Godzilla`s most terrifying adventure comes to an end in Godzilla in Hell #5, coming next week from IDW Publishing. Image courtesy of IDW Publishing. © 2015 Toho Co., Ltd.

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    Source: IDW Publishing Special Thanks to Kahlil Schweitzer A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE IDW Publishing has provided SciFi Japan with an exclusive preview of the first five pages from Godzilla in Hell #5. The final issue of their latest Godzilla comic book mini-series will be available from comic shops and retailers Wednesday, November 18th. Godzilla in Hell is a five-part mini-series in which the King of the Monsters enters a new level of the underworld to do battle with the impossible Each issue will be by a different creative team. Issue #5 is written and drawn by Dave Wachter (Godzilla: Cataclysm), with Alberto Ponticelli (Rogue Trooper, Godzilla: Gangsters and Goliaths) providing cover art for the Subscription Variant edition. Godzilla in Hell #5 Writer: Dave Wachter Artist: Dave Wachter Editor: Bobby Curnow Creative Consultant: Chris Mowry Cover: Dave Wachter Subscription Variant Cover: Alberto Ponticelli In-Store Date: November

    Photos courtesy of Diamond Comic Distributors. GODZILLA and the character designs are trademarks of Toho Co., Ltd.

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    Source: Diamond Comic Distributors Special Thanks to Deborah Moreland Diamond Comic Distributors has provided SciFi Japan with information and photos for new Godzilla items that will be available in comic shops, hobby stores, and other specialty outlets in 2016. These Godzilla products are also listed in the November edition of Diamond`s Previews Catalog, on sale October 28th. To find a comic shop near you, visit comicshoplocator.com. Godzilla Classic Minimates Series 3 Box Set A Diamond Select Toys Release! Godzilla is back, and he brought company! This all-new box set of tiny, 2-inch monsters includes a new version of Godzilla, plus four of his greatest friends and enemies! Burning Godzilla features a new orange-tinged paint scheme and removable flame breath, and he comes with all-new figures of Rodan, Megalon and two Mothra Larvae! Each Minimates mini-figure has multiple points of articulation, stands approximately 2

    Godzilla is challenged by two of his deadliest foes in Godzilla in Hell #4, coming next week from IDW Publishing. Image courtesy of IDW Publishing. © 2015 Toho Co., Ltd.

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    Source: IDW Publishing Special Thanks to Kahlil Schweitzer A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE IDW Publishing has provided SciFi Japan with an exclusive preview of the first five pages from Godzilla in Hell #4. The issue will be available from comic shops and retailers Wednesday, October 21st. Godzilla in Hell is a five-part mini-series in which the King of the Monsters enters a new level of the underworld to do battle with the impossible Each issue will be by a different creative team. Issue #4 is written by Brandon Seifert and illustrated by Ibrahim Moustafa, with Jeff Zornow providing cover art for the Subscription Variant edition. Godzilla in Hell is also one of the titles included in IDW’s third annual Artist’s Edition Month. The cover for the Retailer Exclusive edition of issue #4 is scanned directly from Jeff Zornow’s original artwork. Godzilla in Hell #4 Writer: Brandon

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    16 Crime And Mystery Works From A Vanguard Of Critically Acclaimed Japanese And Western Authors Source: VIZ Media, MediaLab press releases Official Site: haikasoru.com Special Thanks to Jane Lui and Erik Jansen VIZ Media’s Haikasoru literary imprint captivates fiction readers and fans of Japanese pop culture with the debut on October 20th of Hanzai Japan - Fantastical, Futuristic Stories of Crime From and About Japan. Hanzai Japan contains 16 inventive crime/mystery stories that incorporate supernatural elements from a vanguard of top authors that includes New York Times best-seller Carrie Vaughn, All You Need Is Kill/Edge of Tomorrow’s Hiroshi Sakurazaka, Catwoman’s Genevieve Valentine, mystery genre stalwarts S. J. Rozan and Naomi Hirahara, cross-genre author Jeff Somers, and many more. Hanzai Japan - Fantastical, Futuristic Stories of Crime From and About Japan, edited by Nick Mamatas And Masumi Washington, will carry a print MSRP of $15.99 U.S. /

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    Source: X-Plus Co., Ltd. Special Thanks to Sachiko Ikenouchi A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE The Japanese toy company X-Plus Co., Ltd. has provided SciFi Japan with information and high-res photos of their new Gamera 1995 -- a late addition to the October 2015 giant monster lineup -- and Destoroyah figures. X-Plus` monster figures can be purchased directly from the company`s official Shounen Ric website. Shounen Ric offers Limited Editions of the figures with exclusive features or bonus pieces not available from other retailers. The standard versions of the figures are sold by stores and online retailers including amazon.com, amazon.co.jp and SFJ`s sponsor Anime Jungle. Real Master Collection: Gamera (1995) -- Shounen Ric Exclusive / ??????????????? ?????1995?? ????????? Product Size: Height Approximately 27.5cm (10.8 Inches), Length Approximately 28.5cm (11.2 Inches) Material: Poly Resin Specifications: Painted Package: Blind Box Shipping: Late October - Early

    Bluefin Distribution will offer new and exclusive products at the 2015 New York Comic Con. Photos courtesy of Bluefin.

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    Leading Toy and Hobby Distributor Returns to the East Coast’s Largest Pop-Culture Convention Source: Bluefin Corp., MediaLab press release Special Thanks to Erik Jansen Bluefin, the leading North American distributor of toys, collectibles, and hobby merchandise from Japan, Hong Kong and more, details a colorful array of exciting new and exclusive products to be showcased and also available for purchase at the 2015 New York Comic Con. Bluefin products will be located on the Main Hall in Booths #1612 and #1813. New York Comic Con (NYCC) will take place October 8th – 11th at the Javits Convention Center in Manhattan. NYCC is the East Coast`s biggest and most exciting popular culture convention and plays host to the latest and greatest in comics, graphic novels, anime, manga, video games, toys, movies, and television. Additional information on New York Comic Con is available at newyorkcomiccon.com. The company will showcase

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    Each Set Contains 20+ Manga Volumes Along With Exclusive Bonus Premiums Source: VIZ Media, MediaLab press releases Special Thanks to Jane Lui and Erik Jansen VIZ Media, LLC, the largest publisher, distributor and licensor of manga and anime in North America, gives readers the opportunity to dive into a pair of acclaimed manga series from start to finish as it delivers comprehensive box set editions for the acclaimed medieval dark fantasy Claymore on October 20th and the sexy romantic horror comedy Rosario + Vampire on November 3rd. Each of the new box set releases feature over twenty individual manga volumes at a substantial savings over buying them individually. Exclusive premiums such as special mini-comics and bonus art collections are also included with each set. Claymore Complete Box Set Rated “T+” for Older Teens · MSRP: $214.99 U.S. / $249.99 CAN · Available October 20th! The complete

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    Source: Source: VIZ Media, MediaLab press releases Special Thanks to Erik Jansen and Jane Lui Due to the overwhelming response to the upcoming visit for the creator of Naruto in just a few short weeks, VIZ Media is thrilled to announce an additional opportunity for fans to hear the renowned Masashki Kishimoto speak about his work on the bestselling series! The Apple Store Soho (103 Prince Street, New York City) will host the talk the night before NY Comic Con starts, on October 7th at 7PM. Kishimoto will discuss his 15 years of work creating the best selling manga series, as well as speak about his involvement in the latest NARUTO film! Please reserve a spot at this talk by registering at s.apple.com! Attendance will be limited to 300 people! NARUTO is one of the most successful properties world over! The manga debuted in 1999, and

    SciFi Japan presents an exclusive look at designs for unproduced GODZILLA (1998) fast food premiums. © 1998 TRISTAR PICTURES, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. GODZILLA ® and the GODZILLA character and design are trademarks of Toho Co., Ltd.

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    Concept Art for Toys that Were Never Made Author: Keith Aiken A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE Months before Roland Emmerich and Dean Devlin`s GODZILLA (1998) opened to disappointing ticket sales, poor word of mouth and scathing reviews, Sony Pictures` reimagining of the Toho franchise was widely expected to be a box office and merchandising juggernaut. Nearly 300 companies signed on to create GODZILLA products and promotions. The most high profile licensee was Taco Bell, which ran a $60 million GODZILLA advertising campaign that featured a series of television commercials as well as products, including drink cups, a cup holder and kids meals with Godzilla toys. The manufacturing firms that produced GODZILLA toys for Taco Bell pitched several different ideas, some of which never made it beyond the artwork stage. SciFi Japan now offers an exclusive look at heretofore unseen concept art for those unused toy designs.

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