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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

    Image courtesy of VIZ Media. © MASASHI KISHIMOTO

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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.

    Photo courtesy of Diamond Select Toys. © 2014 Diamond Select Toys. GODZILLA, MECHAGODZILLA and the character design are trademarks of Toho Co., Ltd. © 1974, 2014 Toho Co., Ltd.

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    Source: Diamond Select Toys Special Thanks to Zach Oat A new batch of Diamond Select Toys products is up for pre-order at your local comic shop or your favorite online retailer. DST’s offerings include new products from ALIENS, BATMAN: THE ANIMATED SERIES, Cthulhu, STAR TREK and this Godzilla series Mechagodzilla Pizza Cutter. To find a comic shop near you, visit comicshoplocator.com. GODZILLA MECHAGODZILLA PIZZA CUTTER (C: 1-1-2) A Diamond Select Toys release! Destroy all toppings! When the countryside is smothered in cheese, the government needs a solution! This plastic pizza cutter in the shape of Mechagodzilla`s head is the appropriate response to a large pizza that needs to be cut down to size. Grasp the head, roll the sharp plastic wheel across the pizza, then remove the blade for easy washing! Your pizza parties will be the talk of Monster Island! Packaged in a full-color window

    Godzilla battles SpaceGodzilla on Earth and beyond in Godzilla in Hell #3, 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 #3. The issue will be available from comic shops and retailers Wednesday, September 30th. 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 #3 is written by Ulises Farinas and Erick Freitas and drawn by Buster Moody, with Farinas also providing cover art for the Subscription Variant edition. Godzilla in Hell #3 Writers: Ulises Farinas, Erick Freitas Artist: Buster Moody Color Assist: Ludwig Laguna Olimba Editor: Bobby Curnow Letterer/Consultant: Chris Mowry Cover: Buster Moody Subscription Variant Cover: Ulises Farinas In-Store Date: September 30, 2015 Pages: 32

    Masashi Kishmoto self portrait. Image courtesy of VIZ Media. © MASASHI KISHIMOTO

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    Creator Of Bestselling Ninja Action Series Makes His First U.S. Appearance Source: Source: VIZ Media, MediaLab press releases Special Thanks to Erik Jansen and Jane Lui VIZ Media, LLC, the largest publisher, distributor and licensor of manga and anime in North America, in partnership with The Japan Foundation and ReedPOP, prepares to welcome iconic manga artist Masashi Kishimoto, the renowned creator of the Naruto manga saga, for a series of very special appearances during the upcoming 2015 New York Comic Con. VIZ Media will exhibit at New York Comic Con in Booth #1346 and will offer a wide array of exclusive Naruto manga and anime products for purchase throughout the convention. In response to overwhelming fan interest, VIZ Media is also pleased to announce the addition of one more autograph session for Masashi Kishimoto on Thursday, October 8th, at the Javits Center. Interested NY Comic Con

    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 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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    Pre-Orders Available for a Wide Array of New GUNDAM, ONE PIECE and STAR BLAZERS 2199 Items 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, expands its substantial catalog of Bandai Hobby products with pre-orders that are now available for a dozen newly added model kits and other collectibles for popular product lines based on GUNDAM, ONE PIECE and STAR BLAZERS 2199. For the GunPla enthusiast, Bluefin highlights notable releases including a new MG RX78 GUNDAM THE ORIGIN Version kit in 1/100 scale, a pair of new 1/144 scale HGUC Gundam MK II ZETA GUNDAM kits, and several exciting kits based on the hit GUNDAM: IRON-BLOODED ORPHANS series -- also available in 1/144 scale. Fans of the stylized, super deformed (SD) variants can look forward to the

    Photos courtesy of SHINE Co., Ltd. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. © TOHO MUSIC CORPORATION © SHINE Co., Ltd.

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    Source: SHINE Co., Ltd. Celebrate Godzilla`s 61st birthday with the new Godzilla Bank with motion, light-up and sound features. Godzilla is the first licensed character chosen for the collectible Itazura Bank (Mischief Bank) line manufactured by SHINE Co. SHINE chose to make a Godzilla piggy bank based on the character`s popularity both inside and outside of Japan. The monster has renewed visibility due to the box office success of the 2014 American GODZILLA film, news that Toho will release a new Japanese Godzilla movie in 2016, and the development of a sequel of the American film for 2018. The Godzilla bank has a sea ??diorama design. When a coin is placed in the round wave atop the bank, Godzilla rises with an angry glow and pulls the coin inside with his left claw. The action is accompanied by Godzilla`s famous roar and echoing footsteps, followed by the

    QQ Sweeper Vol. 1. Image courtesy of VIZ Media. © 2014 Kyousuke MOTOMI /SHOGAKUKAN

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    Paranormal Romantic Adventure About Soul Cleaners by the Creator of Dengeki Daisy Launches in October 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, delivers new shojo manga news as it announces the launch of the supernatural high school drama QQ Sweeper on October 6th. The new series by Kyousuke Motomi, creator of the bestselling and witty romantic comedy Dengeki DaisyY, will be published under the Shojo Beat imprint, is rated ‘T’ for Teens, and will carry a print MSRP of $9.99 U.S. / $12.99 CAN. QQ Sweeper also launches digitally on October 6th via VIZManga.com and the VIZ Manga App, as well as from the Nook, Kobo, Kindle, iBooks, comiXology, and GooglePlay stores. Subsequent volumes of the continuing series will be published in English

    Image courtesy of IDW Publishing. © 2014 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 a preview of their Godzilla: Rulers of Earth Vol. 6 Trade Paperback, collecting Godzilla: Rulers of Earth issues #21–25. The book -- featuring Godzilla, Rodan, King Ghidorah, Jet Jaguar, Gigan, Baragon, Sanda, Gaira, Kumonga, Kamacuras, Zilla, Battra, Manda, Gorosaurus, King Caesar, Kamoebas, Mechagodzilla, Megaguirus, Gezora, Moguera, Titanosaurus, Varan, Mothra, SpaceGodzilla and the new Trilopod monsters -- will be available from comic shops and retailers on September 16th. Godzilla: Rulers of Earth Vol. 6 TPB Story: Chris Mowry and Matt Frank Writer: Chris Mowry Artists: Matt Frank and Jeff Zornow Inks Assist: Mostafa Moussa Colors: Priscilla Tramontano Letterer: Shawn Lee and Chris Mowry Series Editor: Bobby Curnow Collection Editors: Justin Eisinger and Alonzo Simon Cover: Matt Frank The Trilopods arrive, and no monster is safe in the

    Image courtesy of VIZ Media. © 2011 Pokémon. © 1995-2011 Nintendo/Creatures Inc./GAME FREAK TM, ®, and character names are trademarks of Nintendo.

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    New Multi-Volume Manga Box Sets On the Way Source: VIZ Media, MediaLab press releases Official Site: VIZ.com/Pokemon Special Thanks to Jane Lui and Erik Jansen VIZ Media, LLC, the largest publisher, distributor and licensor of manga and anime in North America, expands its POKÉMON manga catalog with several notable new releases forthcoming this Fall. Set for publication under the company’s Perfect Square imprint, the Pokémon Black and White Box Set Vol. 3 is now available, and will be quickly followed by the October publication of Pokémon Black and White Pocket Comics Vol. 2 along with the Pokémon Adventures Manga Box Set Vol. 4. These new Pokémon manga and box set titles are each rated ‘A’ for All Ages. Pokémon Black and White Box Set Vol. 3 MSRP: $25.99 U.S. / $29.99 CAN · Rated ‘A’ For All Ages · Available Now! Meet Pokémon Trainers Black and

    Photos courtesy of Marusan. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD.

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    Source: Marusan Toys, Inc. In late December, Marusan Toys will reissue their classic Godzilla 1962 soft vinyl figure from KING KONG VS GODZILLA (??????????, Kingu Kongu tai Gojira) with new copper and teal colors. The figure is part of a set that also includes an unpainted gas tank and oil tank in 350/1 scale. Century of Toho Monsters: Godzilla 1962 Showa `90 Edition Complex Set/ ???1962??90?? ????????? (Seiki no Toho Kaijuu Gojira 1962 Showa 90-nenban Konbinaato Setto) Manufacturer: Marusan Product Size: Godzilla Height Approximately 220mm (8.66 Inches), Tank 1 Height Approximately 90mm (3.54 Inches) Diameter 80mm (3.14 Inches), Tank 2 Height Approximately 50mm (2 Inches) Diameter 80mm Material: Soft Vinyl Release Date: December 31, 2015 Price (Excluding Tax): ¥14,904 (Japan), Approximately $123.60 (United States)

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