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    Source: CCP JAPAN press release   Photo courtesy of CCP JAPAN. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. The Japanese figure manufacturer CCPJAPAN has begun accepting pre-orders for two AMC (Artistic Monsters Collection) Hedorah figures at hobby shops, mass retailers, and online stores across Japan. AMC is a popular series that brings special effects characters to life in a style unique to CCP JAPAN. This time, two types of Hedorah, one of the most popular monsters in the Godzilla series, have been made as retro-design soft vinyl figures with "Nightmare Ver." black and vivid red colors.                   Photo courtesy of CCP JAPAN. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. ■AMC Hedorah Quadruped Nightmare Ver. (AMC ヘドラ 四足歩行 ナイトメア Ver., AMC Hedora Shi-soku Hokō Naitomea Ver.)    A new version

    Source: KThingS Co., Ltd. press release   Photo courtesy of KThingS Co. Chibi Godzilla TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. ©Penguin Box・KADOKAWA/Odekake Kozame KThingS Co., Ltd. (Chuo-ku, Tokyo), which produces and sells licensed character products, will be hosting the "Chibi Godzilla Raids Again & Odekake Kozame POP UP SHOP" (ちびゴジラの逆襲 & おでかけ子ザメ POP UP SHOP, Chibi Gojira no Gyakushū & Odekake Kozame POP UP SHOP) in the wagon under the G stairs on Tokyo Character Street at Tokyo Station Ichibangai. This partnership between Toho's Chibi Godzilla and the popular social media character Odekake Kozame (Baby Shark) from Friday, February 14 to Thursday, February 27, 2025.  Visitors will be able to purchase exclsuive merchandise and even meet the two characters, who will be dressed up as each other. Chibi Godzilla was introduced in 2018 as part of the lead-in for Godzilla's 65th anniversary the following year. Designed by

    Photo courtesy of Bandai. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Source: Bandai Burning Godzilla 30th Anniversary logo. Photo courtesy of Bandai. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. In March, Bandai will release the Gabutto ("Gulp") Burning Godzilla as part of their toy line based on the classic game ITAI WANI (イタイワニー). Also known as "Crocodile Doctor/Crocodile Dentist", the original ITAI WANI involved players trying to find and remove the bad tooth from the mouth of a plastic crocodile without being 'bitten'.  The newer version has players push down on the creature's teeth until the toy's mouth chomps down on an unlucky finger, replicating the excitement of the original game play in a compact toy that is easy to hold and carry. Godzilla has already been included in the Gabutto series, but the new release will be the "Burning Godzilla" incarnation from GODZILLA VS. DESTOROYAH (ゴジラVSデストロイア, Gojira VS

    Source: CCP JAPAN press release Photo courtesy of CCP JAPAN. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. CCPJAPAN will exhibit at the “Wonder Festival 2025 [Winter]” event to be held at Makuhari Messe in Chiba, Japan on Sunday, February 9, 2025. They will be selling a large selection of products, including figures exclusive to the event. There will also be displays of prototypes and coloring samples of upcoming Godzilla, Gamera, Ultraman, Kinnikuman and Evangelion products that wil be released in the near future. Booth Number: 8-03-02                     Wonder Festival 2025 [Winter] Exclusives Photo courtesy of CCP JAPAN. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS Photo courtesy of CCP JAPAN. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS ■CCP Japan 1/6 Tokusatsu Series Ultraman Leo Water Battle Ver. With LED Light-Up Gimmick

    Source: Asobism Co., Ltd. press releaseOfficial Castle & Dragon | Godzilla Collaboration Special Site: https://www.asobism.co.jp/social/shirodora/collabo_godzilla/ (Japan)Official X: https://x.com/shirotodoragon Asobism Co. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, CEO: Tomoyuki Ote)has shared an update for their "Castle & Dragon | Godzilla Collaboration" (『城とドラゴン』|『ゴジラ』コラボ,  Shiro to Doragon|Gojira Korabo), clebrating the 10th anniversary of the Japanese real-time battle strategy game CASTLE & DRAGON (城とドラゴン, Shiro to Doragon), available on the App Store and Google Play. For additional information, please see the earlier report here on SciFi Japan. Running through February 28, 2025, the collaboration includes multiple events plus exclusive Toho monster costumes for large CASTLE & DRAGON characters as well as cute Chibi Kaiju costumes for swordsmen characters. The super rare costumes "Godzilla -1.0 Set" (ゴジラ -1.0セット, Gojira - 1.0 Setto) and "Shin Godzilla Set" (シン・ゴジラセット, Shin Gojira Setto ) will be released for the the game's Legend Dragon. The exclusive costumes "Chibi

    The GODZILLA SERIES COMPLETE COLLECTION offers images from the films that can be printed at Japanese convenience stores. Photo courtesy of Samurai Sword. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. ;© SAMURAISWORD Source:  Samurai Sword Co. press releaseOfficial Site: http://myseries-collab.com/godzilla (Japan) As part of their GODZILLA SERIES COMPLETE COLLECTION (ゴジラ シリーズ コンプリートコレクション, Gojira Shirīzu Konpurīto Korekushon), Samurai Sword Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Toshima-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Yoshimasa Hiki) is now selling printable images from the 30 live-action films in the Godzilla series. Each month, carefully selected images from the Godzilla movies will be available through the “My Series IP Collaborations” (マイシリーズ IPコラボレーションズ, Mai Shirīzu IP Koraborēshonzu) convenience store print service in Japan. The images, carefully selected so that customers can enjoy the appeal of all 30 films, are available for printing at Family Mart, Lawson, and other stores nationwide.   The first installment includes images

    Photo courtesy of Marvel. © 2025 MARVEL. GODZILLA TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. Iconic X-Men writer Fabian Nicieza and artist Emilio Laiso’s GODZILLA VS. X-MEN, part of the series of six one-shots where Marvel heroes battles Godzilla across different eras, arrives in May Source: Marvel Entertainment press release Special Thanks to Anthony Blackwood Godzilla’s march across the Marvel Universe begins next month! Over six groundbreaking one-shots, the King of Monsters faces off against iconic Marvel super heroes in battles set during different periods of both Godzilla and Marvel Comics history. Following a Silver Age bout with Marvel’s First Family, an Earth-trembling ‘70s slugfest with the strongest there is, and a pulse-pounding encounter with a Black suited wallcrawler, Godzilla catches the attention of mutantkind in GODZILLA VS. X-MEN #1! Arriving in May, GODZILLA VS. X-MEN takes place during the X-Men’s ‘90s heyday and will be written

    Photo courtesy of CCP JAPAN. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS Photo courtesy of CCP JAPAN. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS Source: CCP JAPAN press release   Tsuburaya Productions' official web store, Ultraman World M78 ONLINE, is now taking pre-orders for the limited edition Ultraman (B Type) figure, part of the 1/6 scale Tokusatsu Series from CCP JAPAN.   ■CCP Japan 1/6 Tokusatsu Series Ultraman (B Type) Spacium Beam Tokyo Night Battle Ver. With LED Light-Up Gimmick (1/6特撮シリーズ ウルトラマン (Bタイプ) スペシウム光線 東京夜間戦闘Ver. LED発光ギミック付き, 1/6 Tokusatsu Shirīzu Urutoraman (Bī Taipu) Supeshiumu Kōsen Tōkyō Yakan Sentō Ver. Reddo Hakkō Gimikku-Tsuki)   Photo courtesy of CCP JAPAN. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS This Ultraman (B Type) figure is inspired on the nighttime battle with Alien Zarab from ULTRAMAN Episode 18: BROTHER FROM ANOTHER PLANET (遊星から来た兄弟, Yūsei Kara Kita Kyōdai). This sequence was recreated in the hit movie SHIN ULTRAMAN

    Source: Titan Books Special Thanks to Isabelle Sinnott Photo courtesy of Titan Books. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS. TM & ©Netflix. Titan Books is offering SciFi Japan readers a chance to win a copy of The Art and Making of Ultraman: Rising, a new hardover book written by Drew Taylor that details the creation of the hit Tsuburaya x Netflix animated family feature film ULTRAMAN: RISING. The Art and Making of Ultraman: Rising goes behind the scenes for an in-depth look at the animated movie-making process. Starting at the genesis of the original idea, follow along as the team designs a baby kaiju, creates bold, stylized worlds, and crafts the emotional heart of the story, accompanied by expert commentary from cast and crew, including director and writer Shannon Tindle and co-director John Aoshima. A true love letter to Ultraman, the film and book are treats for fans of the

    Source: Asobism Co., Ltd. press releaseOfficial Castle & Dragon | Godzilla Collaboration Special Site: https://www.asobism.co.jp/social/shirodora/collabo_godzilla/ (Japan)Official X: https://x.com/shirotodoragon Asobism Co. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, CEO: Tomoyuki Ote) is pleased to announce that the first collaboration event between their Japanese real-time battle strategy game CASTLE & DRAGON (城とドラゴン, Shiro to Doragon), currently available on the App Store and Google Play, and Godzilla will premiere on Friday, January 31, 2025. The Godzilla collaboration event run for one month, divided into two halves! In addition to collaboration-exclusive Toho monster costumes for large characters such as the new game character "Legend Dragon" (レジェンドドラゴン, Rejendo Doragon)*, CASTLE & DRAGON will also feature cute swordsman costumes for Chibi Godzilla, Chibi Rodan, Chibi Mechagodzilla and others! • Castle & Dragon | Godzilla Collaboration PeriodFirst Half: Friday, January 31, 2025, 7:00 p.m. JST to Friday, February 14, 2025, 11:59 p.m. JSTSecond Half: Saturday, February

    Photo courtesy of CCP JAPAN. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Source: CCP JAPAN press release   The official Godzilla online stores, Godzilla Store Japan and Godzilla Store (North America), are now accepting pre-orders for the exclusive Mechagodzilla  (1974) "Pink Purple Clear Ver." figure from the popular "CCP Middle Size Series Godzilla"  (CCP ミドルサイズシリーズ ゴジラ, CCP Midoru Saizu Shirīzu Gojira) by manufacturer CCP JAPAN Co., Ltd. Based on the concept of “an old-school/new-school, yet slightly old-fashioned soft vinyl monster series,” the popular Middle Size figure line measure 12 cm in height and fits in the palm of a hand, making them easy to collect. This is a collector's series by CCPJAPAN for soft vinyl and monster lovers, with a retro-style deformation that gives a nostalgic and somewhat “Showa-era retro” feel to the figures.   Photo courtesy of CCP JAPAN. TM

    Photo courtesy of CCP JAPAN. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Source: CCP JAPAN press release   CCPJAPAN has announced Godzilla (1954) and Hedorah figures with New Year's-themed color designs for their retro-design "CCP Middle Size Series Godzilla"  (CCP ミドルサイズシリーズ ゴジラ, CCP Midoru Saizu Shirīzu Gojira.) The figures are now available exclusively from Toho's Official Godzilla Store Japan and Godzilla Store (North America) and will be released in March. Based on the concept of “an old-school/new-school, yet slightly old-fashioned soft vinyl monster series,” the popular Middle Size figure line measure 12 cm in height and fits in the palm of a hand, making them easy to collect. This is a collector's series by CCPJAPAN for soft vinyl and monster lovers, with a retro-style deformation that gives a nostalgic and somewhat “Showa-era retro” feel to the figures.   Photo courtesy of CCP

    Photo courtesy of Marvel. © 2025 MARVEL. GODZILLA TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. Gerry Duggan and Giuseppe Camuncoli’s GODZILLA VS. HULK and Joe Kelly and Nick Bradshaw’s GODZILLA VS. SPIDER-MAN, part of the six one-shots where Marvel heroes battle Godzilla across different eras, arrive in April Source: Marvel Entertainment press release Special Thanks to Anthony Blackwood Last month, Marvel Comics announced an exciting evolution of their collaboration with Toho International, the Japanese studio’s U.S.-based subsidiary that has brought global sensation Godzilla to life, that would see the launch of all-new comic book series pitting Godzilla against iconic Marvel heroes! Set in different Godzilla eras and taking place in different time periods of the Marvel Universe, these six groundbreaking one-shots begin in March with Ryan North and John Romita Jr.’s GODZILLA VS. FANTASTIC FOUR, and continue in April with GODZILLA VS. HULK and GODZILLA VS. SPIDER-MAN!

    Photo courtesy of Bandai. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS ©ULTRAMAN ARC PRODUCTION CONSORTIUM・TV TOKYO Source: Bandai Spirits Co., Ltd. press release Premium Bandai, the official mail order site of Bandai Namco, is now accepting pre-orders for the "Arc Ariser MEMORIAL EDITION" (アークアライザー MEMORIAL EDITION, Āku Araizā MEMORIAL EDITION) and the "DX Arc Cube Premium Ultraman Arc Set" (DXアークキューブPremium ウルトラマンアークセット, DX Āku Kyūbu Premium Urutoraman Āku Setto) to commemorate the airing of the final episode of Tsuburaya Productions' TV series ULTRAMAN ARC (ウルトラマンアーク, Urutoraman  Āku, 2024-25).   Photo courtesy of Bandai. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS ©ULTRAMAN ARC PRODUCTION CONSORTIUM・TV TOKYO ■ Arc Ariser MEMORIAL EDITION  The "Arc Ariser MEMORIAL EDITION" has an upgraded appearance and sound specifications from the DX version previously released by Bandai. It is designed to be fully compatible with the "DX Arc Cube Premium Ultraman Arc Set" as well as the previously released  "DX

    Photo courtesy of Bandai. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Source: Bandai In February, Bandai is launching a new soft vinyl figure line, "JAPAN GODZILLA," which will feature designs and coloring with a uniquely Japanese "wa" motif. Wa (和) is a concept that roughly translates to "peace" or "harmony" and is considered essential to Japanese culture. Intended to be both inexpensive collectibles and Japanese souvenirs, the JAPAN GODZILLA figures will be produced at a slightly smaller scale (average height 4.5 inches) than those from Bandai's main Movie Monster Series (average height 6.3 inches). The line will kick off with two versions of Godzilla from the blockbuster movie GODZILLA MINUS ONE (ゴジラ-1.0/ゴジラマイナスワン, Gojira Mainasu Wan, 2023).   Photo courtesy of Bandai. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. ■ JAPAN GODZILLA Godzilla (2023) Mt. Fuji (JAPAN GODZILLA ゴジラ (2023) 富士山, JAPAN GODZILLA Gojira (2023) Fujisan) Godzilla (2023) is

    Photo courtesy of CCP JAPAN. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Source: CCP JAPAN press release   The Japanese figure manufacturer CCPJAPAN has begun accepting pre-orders for the "CCP Middle Size Series Godzilla EX [Vol. 7] (CCP ミドルサイズシリーズ ゴジラEX【第7弾】, CCP Midoru Saizu Shirīzu Gojira EX [Dai 7-dan])," retro-design soft vinyl figures of monsters from the popular "Godzilla" special effects film series, at hobby shops, mass retailers, and online stores across Japan. Based on the concept of “an old-school/new-school, yet slightly old-fashioned soft vinyl monster series,” the popular Middle Size figure line measure 12 cm in height and fits in the palm of a hand, making it easy to collect. This is a collection series by CCPJAPAN for soft vinyl and monster lovers, with a retro-style deformation that gives a nostalgic and somewhat “Showa-era retro” feel to the figures. EX [Vol. 7] features six

    Photo courtesy of Epic Games Japan. © 2024, Epic Games, Inc. © 2025 Legendary. GODZILLA © TOHO CO., LTD. Become Godzilla and destroy buildings on the Battle Royale island Source: Epic Games Japan, Epic Games press releasesOfficial Site: https://www.fortnite.com Look out! Something massive is afoot. Godzilla and Kong are arriving in FORTNITE BATTLE ROYALE with v33.20! Unlock the Godzilla Evolved Outfit (コスチューム「ゴジラエヴォルヴ」, Kosuchūmu Gojira Evuoruvu) from Battle Pass Quests, and wreak havoc across the Battle Royale Island by jumping in and becoming the monster Godzilla itself from Warner Bros/Legendary's GODZILLA X KONG: THE NEW EMPIRE (2024)! With more than 400 million registered accounts worldwide, FORTNITE is a game that allows players to create their own experiences and team up in iconic battle royales and action-packed zero-builds. Fortnite” is an ever-evolving space where culture thrives and players can create, watch and play in a global community

    Photo courtesy of Ghost X Ghost. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Photo courtesy of Ghost X Ghost. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Source:  Ghost X Ghost Special Thanks to Brock Otterbacher  IN STOCK NOW! Ghost X Ghost introduces the Godzilla Minus One Deluxe Enamel Pin, designed by Death Style Graphics! This monster measures at 3.75" high x 2.5" wide, and comes carded and bagged.    ■ Godzilla Minus One by Death Style Graphics Deluxe Enamel Pin   Soft enamel pin with black metal, approx. 3.75" high x 2.5" wide. Pin features double posts and rubber clutches, bagged on a card back. Designed by Death Style Graphics Price: $16.00 Order Link:  https://ghostxghost.com/products/godzilla-minus-one-by-death-style-graphics-enamel-pin   About Ghost X Ghost All the strange in the world. The odd, bizarre, and weird. That’s us, that’s the

    Source: Titan Books Special Thanks to Isabelle Sinnott and Hannah Scudamore Photo courtesy of Titan Books. © Legendary. Godzilla TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. MONSTERVERSE TM © Legendary. Titan Books will release The Official Godzilla Movie Novelization Omnibus, collecting the adaptations of Legendary Pictures' Monstervers movies GODZILLA (2014) by Greg Cox and GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS (2019) by Greg Keyes, on August 26th. Two powerful stories of human courage and reconciliation in the face of titanic forces of nature. Humanity stands defenseless when the awe-inspiring Godzilla rises to restore balance.   GODZILLA Ford Brody, a Navy bomb expert, has just reunited with his family in San Francisco when he is forced to go to Japan to help his estranged father, Joe. Soon, both men are swept up in an escalating crisis when an ancient alpha predator arises from the sea to

     Source: Bandai Co., Ltd.   Photo courtesy of Bandai. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. In celebration of both Godzilla's 70th anniversary and the 30th anniversary of the High Grade capsule toy line, Bandai is releasing a set of HG figures that includes the adult Mothra and adult Battra from the Heisei hit GODZILLA VS. MOTHRA (ゴジラVSモスラ, Gojira vs. Mosura, 1992) -- the film released in the United States as GODZILLA AND MOTHRA: THE BATTLE FOR EARTH. Also featured in this set are Godzilla (1999) from GODZILLA 2000 (ゴジラ2000 ミレニアム, Gojira Nisen: Mireniamu, 1999) and Baby Godzilla from GODZILLA VS. MECHAGODZILLA II (ゴジラvsメカゴジラ, Gojira vs. Mekagojira, 1993), who is available as a HG figure for the first time! These HG figures are now available at Gashapon Bandai Official Shop specialty stores for Bandai's new Gashapon products, toy stores, mass merchandisers, and electronics stores throughout Japan.

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