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 beginning this month. These Godzilla products are also listed in the October edition of Diamond`s Previews Catalog, on sale September 23rd. To find a comic shop near you, visit comicshoplocator.com.

GODZILLA 1989 PLUSH W/OFFICIAL ROAR SOUND Cuddle up with your favorite giant monster in this premium, limited edition Godzilla Plush! Hear the official Godzilla roar sound when you hug him! Based on the GODZILLA VS BIOLLANTE (??? VS ?????, Gojira Tai Biorante, 1989) version, only 1989 of these plush will be made worldwide. The Godzilla Plush measures approximately 12" x 12" x 12". Manufacturer: TOYNAMI INC SRP: $99.99 In Comic Shops: January 27, 2016

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GODZILLA KAIJU 12 INCH SERIES: GIGAN FIGURE 2004 VERSION From X Plus USA. A PREVIEWS Exclusive! Some of Godzilla`s most brutal battles have been against the cybernetic kaiju, Gigan! This cyborg features an embedded buzzsaw in his chest and chainsaws for hands. Recreated as he appeared in 2004`s GODZILLA: FINAL WARS (??? ?????????, Gojira: Fainaru Uoozu), this version of Gigan will be an imposing foe! Originally released in Japan as Toho 30cm Series: GODZILLA: FINAL WARS Gigan (2004 Edition) (??30cm???? ??????2004?? ??? ??????????) in December 2013. Manufacturer: X Plus USA SRP: $200.00 In Comic Shops: July 27, 2016

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GODZILLA KAIJU 12 INCH SERIES: MECHAGODZILLA FIGURE 2003 VERSION From X Plus USA. A PREVIEWS Exclusive! Created by humanity to defend Japan against Godzilla`s depredations, Mechagodzilla has gone on terrible rampages that could only be stopped by Godzilla himself! This vinyl figure recreates Mechagodzilla as he appeared in 2003`s GODZILLA: TOKYO SOS (???×???×????? SOS, Gojira tai Mosura tai Mekagojira Tokyo Esu Oo Esu). Originally released in Japan as Toho 30cm Series: Type-3 Kiryu (2003 Edition) High Mobility Type (??30cm???? ?3???[?] (2003?) ?????) in September 2013. Manufacturer: X Plus USA SRP: $200.00 In Comic Shops: August 31, 2016

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GODZILLA KAIJU 12 INCH SERIES: ANGUIRIUS PX FIGURE 1968 VERSION From X Plus USA. A PREVIEWS Exclusive! Godzilla`s spiny nemesis lives again! Once one of Godzilla`s most fearsome foes, the monster Anguirus became the mighty Godzilla`s trusted ally. This new figure sculpts Anguirus based on his appearance in 1968`s DESTROY ALL MONSTERS (?????, Kaiju Soshingeki) and measures 12" long. Originally released in Japan as Toho 30cm Series: Anguirus Second Generation (??30????? ??????2???) in November 2009. Manufacturer: X Plus USA SRP: $180.00 In Comic Shops: January 27, 2016

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GODZILLA KAIJU 12 INCH SERIES: BARAGON PX FIGURE 1965 VERSION From X Plus USA. A PREVIEWS Exclusive. An ancient dinosaur, Baragon is one of Godzilla`s greatest foes thanks to his powerful horn and the heat ray he can fire from his mouth. This figure sculpts Baragon based on his first appearance in 1965`s FRANKENSTEIN CONQUERS THE WORLD (???????????????????, Furankenshutain Tai Chitei Kaijuu Baragon)! Originally released in Japan as Toho 30cm Series: Baragon 1968 (??30????? ?????1968?) in September 2010. Manufacturer: X Plus USA SRP: $180.00 In Comic Shops: March 30, 2016

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GODZILLA KAIJU 12 INCH SERIES: GIGAN PX FIGURE 1972 VERSION From X Plus USA. A PREVIEWS Exclusive. A cybernetic creature from outer space, Gigan is a powerful foe for Godzilla due to his abdominal buzzsaw and sharp metallic hooks. Debuting in 1972`s GODZILLA VS GIGAN (?????? ????????, Chikyuu Kogeki Meirei Gojira Tai Gaigan), this figure recreates Gigan from his first appearance. Originally released in Japan as Toho 30cm Series: Gigan (1972) (??30cm???? ??????1972??) in December 2009. Manufacturer: X Plus USA SRP: $180.00 In Comic Shops: February 24, 2016

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GODZILLA KAIJU 12 INCH SERIES: RODAN PX FIGURE 1968 VERSION From X Plus USA. A PREVIEWS Exclusive. Originally a character separate from the Godzilla franchise, Rodan is a powerful pteranodon who allies with Godzilla to save Monster Island and the world from monstrous threats! This figure recreates the beloved pteranodon as he appeared in 1968`s DESTROY ALL MONSTERS. Originally released in Japan as Toho 30cm Series: Rodan (1964 Edition) (??30???? ?????1964???) in April 2012. Manufacturer: X Plus USA SRP: $180.00 In Comic Shops: May 25, 2016

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GODZILLA KAIJU 12 INCH SERIES: SPACEGODZILLA PX FIGURE From X Plus USA. A PREVIEWS Exclusive. A clone of Godzilla, genetically modified for greater intelligence and the ability to fly, SpaceGodzilla is one of Godzilla`s most malevolent foes. This figure is based on his original appearance in 1994`s GODZILLA VS SPACEGODZILLA (???VS???????, Gojira tai Supeesugojira). Originally released in Japan as Toho 30cm Series: SpaceGodzilla (1994 Edition) (??30cm???? ?????????1994???) in October 2013. Manufacturer: X Plus USA SRP: $200.00 In Comic Shops: June 29, 2016

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GODZILLA KAIJU 12 INCH SERIES: TITANOSAURUS PX FIGURE From X Plus USA. A PREVIEWS Exclusive. Mentally controlled by a mad scientist, Titanosaurus was a dangerous foe for Godzilla in 1975`s TERROR OF MECHAGODZILLA (????????, Mekagojira no Gyakushuu). Godzilla`s aquatic opponent rises from the ocean once more for this new figure. Originally released in Japan as Toho 30cm Series: Titanosaurus (TERROR OF MECHAGODZILLA) (??30cm???? ???????? ???????????) in August 2012. Manufacturer: X Plus USA SRP: $180.00 In Comic Shops: April 27, 2016

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S.H. MONSTERARTS KING GHIDORAH SPECIAL COLOR VER ACTION FIGURE From Bandai Hobby. Godzilla`s ultimate rival returns to the hit S.H.MonsterArts series. Made to scale and towering above Godzilla at 9 3/4", S.H.MonsterArts King Ghidorah from ODZILLA VS. KING GHIDORAH (???vs??????, Gojira Tai Kingu Gidora, 1991) boasts cutting-edge articulation technology and will reign supreme as one of the kings of all monster action figures. Expertly crafted by Yuji Sakai, each head and tail has been meticulously and individually sculpted. Deluxe figure set includes beam effect parts, as well as special stand and support arms for beam effect parts. Because this product features precise articulation where the wings will maintain the position they are posed in, breakage may occur when wings are pushed beyond their full range of articulation. To avoid breaking the wings, please use caution when moving them so as not to force the wings beyond their maximum range of movement. Manufacturer: Bandai Tamashii Nations/Bluefin SRP: $141.98 In Comic Shops: February 24, 2015

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GODZILLA VINYL WARS: PX GODZILLA 2000 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! This Previews Exclusive features the King of the Monsters as seen in GODZILLA 2000 (???2000 ?????, Gojira Nisen Mireniamu, 1999)! The figure stands stands nearly 9" tall. “Medicom continues to offer a great line of Godzilla Sofubi to western collectors, helping give this classic monster a new, streamlined look with every piece coming to comic book shops,” said Diamond Purchasing Manager Eric Burkhardt. Manufacturer: MARMIT/MEDICOM Toy SRP: $65.00 In Comic Shops: September 2, 2015

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GODZILLA VINYL WARS: PX MEGATON HEDORAH SOFUBI EX2 From Medicom Toy. A PREVIEWS Exclusive. 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! In response to overwhelming requests from fans across the globe, the Godzilla Vinyl Wars EX series opens with this sofubi of Hedorah, the "Smog Monster" from GODZILLA VS HEDORAH (???????, Gojira Tai Hedora, 1971), which stands nearly 20" tall. Manufacturer: MARUSAN/MEDICOM Toy SRP: $290.00 In Comic Shops: January 6, 2016

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