Source: Diamond Comic Distributors Special Thanks to Deborah Moreland Have some Christmas money burning a hole in your wallet? Then you`re in luck... Diamond Comic Distributors has provided SciFi Japan with information and photos for a dozen new Godzilla items that will be available in comic book shops beginning January 2015. Additional Godzilla products are also listed in Diamond`s January Previews Catalog, on sale now. Find your nearest comic shop at findcomicshop.
GODZILLA 12-IN LONG 1985 VERSION ACTION FIGURE (C: 1-1-2) In celebration of the 2014 GODZILLA motion picture from Warner Bros. and Legendary, NECA began to explore the classic decades-spanning franchise. Their second version of the beloved monster from the Toho series is based on the movie GODZILLA 1985, also known as THE RETURN OF GODZILLA (???, Gojira, 1984). The figure stands over 6" tall, with a head-to-tail measurement of over 12" long. It features incredible detail, including a bendable tail and nearly 30 points of articulation! For more information and photos, please see the previous coverage on SciFi Japan. Manufacturer: NECA Item Code: OCT142237 UPC: 6-34482-42810-8 Product Dimensions: 6? x 12? SRP: $21.99 In Comic Shops: January 7, 2015
GODZILLA VINYL WARS: GODZILLA "DESTROYER" VERSION SOFUBI Godzilla: Vinyl Wars is a collaboration between Japan`s classic sofubi manufacturers and cutting-edge toy maker MEDICOM Toy. Each release in GVW is a reproduction of a classic Toho sofubi from the `60s through today, released legitimately for Western collectors for the first time ever. These hand-crafted, hand-painted figures inspired the designer toy movement, and will hold a place of high honor in your collection! Marmit`s Monster Heaven "Destroyer Version" Godzilla from GODZILLA VS. DESTOROYAH (???vs??????, Gojira Tai Desutoroia, 1995) was originally released in 2013 to rave reviews from Western and Asian kaiju fanatics alike. Now this stern 23cm (9") sofubi been reissued in a purple, red and yellow "radioactive" deco, in an edition not to exceed 200 pieces! “MEDICOM continues to offer a great line of Godzilla Sofubi to western collectors, helping give this classic monster a new, stream lined look with every piece coming to comic book shops,” said Diamond Purchasing Manager Eric Burkhardt. “What makes these figures a rarity is their limited availability, as only 200 pieces are being created and distributed, in addition to the history that each legendary figure represents and holds for collectors to capture and showcase.” Manufacturer: MARMIT/MEDICOM Toy Item Code: APR148263 Product Dimensions: 9? x 5? SRP: $65.00 In Comic Shops: January 7, 2015
GODZILLA: VINYL WARS PRETTY GODZILLA SOFUBI Godzilla: Vinyl Wars is a collaboration between Japan`s classic sofubi manufacturers and cutting-edge toy maker Medicom Toy. Each release in GVW is a reproduction of a classic Toho sofubi from the `60s through today, released legitimately for Western collectors for the first time ever. These hand-crafted, hand-painted figures inspired the designer toy movement, and will hold a place of high honor in your collection! Long sought after by collectors, Sofubi Life`s 2006 giant release remains a cult hit. Newly reissued in a green on green deco, this re-release is available in a limited edition not to exceed 200 pieces! Manufacturer: SOFUBI LIFE/MEDICOM Toy Item Code: APR148264 Product Dimensions: 9? x 4? SRP: $110.00 In Comic Shops: January 7, 2015
GODZILLA: VINYL WARS GODZILLA SOFUBI Godzilla: Vinyl Wars is a collaboration between Japan`s classic sofubi manufacturers and cutting-edge toy maker Medicom Toy. Each release in GVW is a reproduction of a classic Toho sofubi from the `60s through today, released legitimately for Western collectors for the first time ever. These hand-crafted, hand-painted figures inspired the designer toy movement, and will hold a place of high honor in your collection! Bear Model originally released this classic, 1954-inspired sofubi to adoring collectors in Japan in 2003. Now wearing a more "true" green paint deco and measuring approximately 23cm (9"), this reissue is available in an edition not to exceed 200 pieces! Manufacturer: BEAR MODEL/MEDICOM Toy Item Code: APR148261 Product Dimensions: 9? x 4? SRP: $75.00 In Comic Shops: January 7, 2015
GODZILLA VINYL WARS: GODZILLA 1964 SOFUBI Godzilla: Vinyl Wars is a collaboration between Japan`s classic sofubi manufacturers and cutting-edge toy maker MEDICOM Toy. Each release in GVW is a reproduction of a classic Toho sofubi from the `60s through today, released legitimately for Western collectors for the first time ever. These hand-crafted, hand-painted figures inspired the designer toy movement, and will hold a place of high honor in your collection! 2002 saw the initial release by Marmit of their Monster Heaven 1964 Godzilla sofubi rom MOTHRA VS GODZILLA (???????, Mosura Tai Gojira, 1964). Since then, Marmit has released more than 20 variants, few pieces of which have made their way Stateside. Now Marmit reissues this classic look for North American audiences in a new greenish-grey colorway, with the edition size not to exceed to 200 pieces! Manufacturer: MARMIT/MEDICOM Toy Item Code: MAY148160 Product Dimensions: 10? x 6? SRP: $65.00 In Comic Shops: January 28, 2015
GODZILLA VINYL WARS: GODZILLA NO GYAKUSHU SOFUBI (C: 1-1-2) Godzilla: Vinyl Wars is a collaboration between Japan`s classic sofubi manufacturers and cutting-edge toy maker MEDICOM Toy. Each release in GVW is a reproduction of a classic Toho sofubi from the `60s through today, released legitimately for Western collectors for the first time ever. These hand-crafted, hand-painted figures inspired the designer toy movement, and will hold a place of high honor in your collection! This newly-repainted Marusan body style is influenced by Goji`s appearance in 1955`s classic GODZILLA RAIDS AGAIN (??????, Gojira no Gyakushuu) and was originally released in 2003. With a "black & white" film-style deco, this soon-to-be sought after piece will not exceed an edition of 200 pieces! Manufacturer: MARUSAN/MEDICOM Toy Item Code: MAY148162 Product Dimensions: 10? x 6? SRP: $75.00 In Comic Shops: January 28, 2015
GODZILLA VINYL WARS: BULLMARK TYPE GODZILLA SOFUBI J TAIL VERSION (C: 1-1-2) Godzilla: Vinyl Wars is a collaboration between Japan`s classic sofubi manufacturers and cutting-edge toy maker MEDICOM Toy. Each release in GVW is a reproduction of a classic Toho sofubi from the `60s through today, released legitimately for Western collectors for the first time ever. These hand-crafted, hand-painted figures inspired the designer toy movement, and will hold a place of high honor in your collection! Bullmark`s Godzilla design has been familiar to kaiju fans for over 50 years as a definitive edition. M1Go now reissues this design, originally released in 2001, in a brighter green skin deco with white belly and highlights. This re-release is available in a limited edition not to exceed 200 pieces! Note: Previously offered on PREVIEWS Plus #1145. Manufacturer: M1GO/BULLMARK/MEDICOM Toy Item Code: MAY148157 Product Dimensions: 15? x 7? SRP: $75.00 In Comic Shops: January 28, 2015
GODZILLA VINYL WARS: HEDORAH GIANT SOFUBI Godzilla: Vinyl Wars is a collaboration between Japan`s classic sofubi manufacturers and cutting-edge toy maker MEDICOM Toy. Each release in GVW is a reproduction of a classic Toho sofubi from the `60s through today, released legitimately for Western collectors for the first time ever. These hand-crafted, hand-painted figures inspired the designer toy movement, and will hold a place of high honor in your collection! Hedorah, The Smog Monster from GODZILLA VS HEDORAH (???????, Gojira Tai Hedora, 1971) comes to life in this giant sofubi measuring approximately 14" tall. This grey-decoded kanji is available Stateside in an all-new color way and an edition not to exceed 200 pieces! Manufacturer: MARMIT/MEDICOM Toy Item Code: MAY148163 Product Dimensions: 14? x 6? SRP: $110 In Comic Shops: January 28, 2015
GODZILLA MECHAGODZILLA VINYL FIGURAL BANK (C: 1-1-2) A Diamond Select Release! Godzilla`s greatest foe is launching his attack! A cybernetic copy of Godzilla with superior firepower, this vinyl figural bank of Mechagodzilla is based on how the robotic kaiju appeared in 1974`s GODZILLA VS MECHAGODZILLA (?????????, Gojira Tai Mekagojira). Standing 12 inches tall, the bank features a coin slot in his back, as well as a removable head for coin retrieval. Sculpted by Gentle Giant Studios! Manufacturer: DIAMOND SELECT TOYS LLC Item Code: NOV142176 SRP: $29.99 In Comic Shops: March 25, 2015
GODZILLA 1989 LIMITED EDITION POLYSTONE STATUE (C: 1-1-2) The King of the Monsters stands tall in this gorgeous limited-edition statue! As seen in GODZILLA VS BIOLLANTE (??? VS ?????, Gojira Tai Biorante, 1989), the Godzilla 1989 statue comes with a volcanic diorama base, is constructed from polystone resin, and is limited to 500 pieces worldwide! Measures approximately 16 inches long x 14 inches wide x 12 inches high. Manufacturer: TOYNAMI INC Item Code: JAN152262 SRP: $399.00 Previews Page #: 480 In Comic Shops: April 29, 2015
GODZILLA 2000 PIZZA CUTTER (C: 1-1-2) A Diamond Select Toys release! Destroy all toppings! A monstrous hunger requires a monstrous slice, and you can cut yourself off a big one with this palm-sized pizza cutter featuring the sculpted face of Godzilla, King of the Monsters. Based on his appearance in GODZILLA 2000 (???2000 ?????, Gojira Nisen: Mireniamu, 1999), this menacing utensil will cut a path through a deep-dish pie like Godzilla cuts a path through Tokyo! Packaged in a full-color box. Manufacturer: DIAMOND SELECT TOYS LLC Item Code: DEC142216 SRP: $14.99 Previews Page #: 454 In Comic Shops: April 29, 2015
SHOGUN WARRIORS 1964 GODZILLA ACTION FIGURE (NET) (C: 1-1-2) Travel back to the groovy 1970s with the Shogun Warriors Godzilla 1964 Jumbo Action Figure! Made to replicate the original design, the Shogun Warriors Godzilla features flicking tongue action, rolling wheels under the feet, and a firing right fist! Stands 19 inches tall x 21 inches long x 9-inches wide. Manufacturer: TOYNAMI INC Item Code: JAN152234 Product Dimensions: 19? x 21? SRP: $250.00 Previews Page #: 474 In Comic Shops: May 27, 2015
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