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Photo courtesy of Bandai. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD.
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In February, Bandai launched a new soft vinyl figure line, "JAPAN GODZILLA," which 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 are in a slightly smaller scale (average height 4.5 inches) than those from Bandai's main Movie Monster Series (average height 6.3 inches).
The third figure in the line is a cherry blossom colored version 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). Unlike the first two JAPAN GODZILLA figures, which were wide releases, the cherry blossom Godzilla is a Godzilla Store exclusive. Pre-orders are now available in Japan at: https://godzilla.store/shop/g/gGSG0550092/ . Fans in North America should check Toho's Official Godzilla Store in the coming weeks for release details in the US.
■ JAPAN GODZILLA Godzilla (2023) Cherry Blossom Color (JAPAN GODZILLA ゴジラ (2023) 桜カラー, JAPAN GODZILLA Gojira (2023) Sakura Karā)
Price: 1540円 (Approximately $9.85 US, Tax Included)
Release Date: March 14, 2025 (Japan)
Brand: Bandai
Size: Height Approximately 115mm (4.5 Inches)
Material: PVC
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