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GODZILLA KAIJU 12 INCH SERIES: ANGUIRIUS PX FIGURE 1968 VERSION Estimated Shipping Date: 1/27/2016 SRP: $180.00 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.

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GODZILLA KAIJU 12 INCH SERIES: GIGAN PX FIGURE 1972 VERSION Estimated Shipping Date: 2/24/2016 SRP: $180.00 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.

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GODZILLA KAIJU 12 INCH SERIES: BARAGON PX FIGURE 1965 VERSION Estimated Shipping Date: 3/30/2016 SRP: $180.00 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.

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GODZILLA KAIJU 12 INCH SERIES: TITANOSAURUS PX FIGURE Estimated Shipping Date: 4/27/2016 SRP: $180.00 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.

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GODZILLA KAIJU 12 INCH SERIES: RODAN PX FIGURE 1968 VERSION Estimated Shipping Date: 5/25/2016 SRP: $180.00 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.

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GODZILLA KAIJU 12 INCH SERIES: SPACEGODZILLA PX FIGURE Estimated Shipping Date: 6/29/2016 SRP: $200.00 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.

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GODZILLA KAIJU 12 INCH SERIES: GIGAN FIGURE 2004 VERSION Estimated Shipping Date: 7/27/2016 SRP: $200.00 From X Plus USA. 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.

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GODZILLA KAIJU 12 INCH SERIES: MECHAGODZILLA FIGURE 2003 VERSION Estimated Shipping Date: 8/31/2016 SRP: $200.00 From X Plus USA. 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.

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