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    Daimaru Matsuzakaya Department Stores Co., Ltd.press releaseOfficial Site: https://www.daimaru.co.jp/umedamise/   Photo courtesy of Daimaru Department Stores. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. The Daimaru Department Store in Umeda, Osaka, is hosting a holiday sale from Thursday, December 26, 2024 to Tuesday, January 14, 2025 that features Godzilla sculptures by monster artist Shigeo Mori, including some very limited pieces. In 2024, several Japanese pop culture shops opened at Daimaru Umeda location, seeing an increase in the number of customers looking for collectibles. Shigeo Mori also had his first solo exhibition at Daimaru Umeda this past August 2024. The success of that event has led to the "Toho Monsters Created by Monster Artists" (怪獣アーティストがつくる東宝怪獣, Kaijū Atisuto ga Tsukuru Tōhō Kaijū) promotion during the holiday season. Customers can enter a lottery to purchase the one-of-a-kind sculptures by using the QR code displayed at the store. The winners will

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    Photo courtesy of Marvel. © 2024 MARVEL. GODZILLA TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. Hitting stands this March, Ryan North and John Romita Jr.’s GODZILLA VS. FANTASTIC FOUR #1 is the first of six one-shots where Marvel heroes battle the King of the Monsters across different eras!Source: Marvel Entertainment press release Special Thanks to Anthony Blackwood Last year, Marvel Comics and Toho International, the Japanese studio’s U.S.-based subsidiary that has brought global sensation Godzilla to life, began an exciting new collaboration that resulted in a hit Godzilla variant cover program and long-awaited reprints and collections of Godzilla’s original Marvel comic series. Announced last week with The Hollywood Reporter, this incredible partnership evolves in March as Godzilla enters the Marvel Universe in groundbreaking new comics, beginning with six action-packed one-shots that pit Marvel heroes against Godzilla in breathtaking battles, each set in different eras of Godzilla and

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    Photo courtesy of Bandai. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Plex Co., Ltdpress release Photo courtesy of Bandai. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Bandai Namco Group's official online store Premium Bandai is releasing new figures for the "GODZILLA VINYL ART" art soft vinyl series, commemorating the 30th anniversary of the movie GODZILLA VS. DESTOROYAH (ゴジラＶＳデストロイア, Gojira VS Desutoroia).   ■ GODZILLA VS. DESTOROYAH 30th Anniversary GODZILLA VS. DESTOROYAH was released in Japanese theaters on December 9, 1995 with the catchphrase ‘Godzilla Dies.’ The final film in the Heisei Series (1984-95), it is one of the most popular Godzilla movies among fans. Following this year's “Mechagodzilla 50” and “King Ghidorah 60” campaigns, 2025 will see the 30th anniversary of GODZILLA VS. DESTOROYAH being promoted as the “Burning Godzilla Year” (バーニングゴジラ・イヤー, Bāningu Gojira Iyā) with a slew of products and events coming

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    Photo courtesy of Bandai. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Source: Bandai SpiritsOfficial Site:  https://1kuji.com/products/godzilla6 Bandai Spirits is now running their Ichiban Kuji Lottery Godzilla 70th Anniversary (一番くじ ゴジラ 70th Anniversary, Ichiban Kuji Godzilla 70th Anniversary). Ichiban Kuji is a Japanese character lottery where participants win original colectibles based on a specific brand like Godzilla, My Hero Academia, Wizarding World, Dragon Ball Z, Toy Story and Crayon Shin-chan. Customers can purchase their entries online and at the Ichiban Kuji Official Shop, convenience stores, bookstores, hobby shops, and other retailers  across Japan, with each entry guaranteed to win one of the products offered in the lottery. In addition, the contestant who purchases the last lottery entry at a shop will get a special "Last One" prize. Members of the Ichiban Kuji Club can also take part in the "Double Chance Campaign" to better their odds of winning a

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    Photos courtesy of Bandai Namco. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS. Source: Bandai Namco Toys & Collectibles America Inc., Tsuburaya Fields Media & Pictures Entertainment In partnership with Tsuburaya Fields Media & Pictures Entertainment, Bandai Namco Toys & Collectibles America will release the second wave of its Ultraman North American Action Figures this month. These 6” scaled action figures are fully poseable and feature beam effect and/or accesory parts to reimagine some of the cool action moments inspired by the  Ultraman movies and television shows. For ages 4 & up. These items can be ordered from Amazon and toy retailers, comic shops and specialty stores. Photo courtesy of Bandai Namco. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS. Zetton Action Figure Introduced in the final episode of the original ULTRAMAN (ウルトラマン, Urutoraman, 1966-67) series, Zetton has become a powerful recurring opponent for the Ultra Heroes. Item Number: 93344 Release

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    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 [Vol.12]  (CCP ミドルサイズシリーズ ゴジラ 【第12弾】, CCP Midoru Saizu Shirīzu Gojira [Dai 12-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 your 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. Series [Vol. 12] features six figures, all

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     Source: Bandai Co., Ltd.   Photo courtesy of Bandai. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS.. Bandai celebrates the 20th anniversary of ULTRAMAN NEXUS (ウルトラマンネクサス, Urutoraman Nekusasu, 2004-05) with a new release in their capsule toy line. Part of the "Ultimate Luminous" series that includes a toy with a light up feature (this time, a demolished building), the new set offers Ultraman Nexus in his Junis Blue form plus new blue versions of the Chrome Chester α/β/γ and Strike Chester vehicles from the NEXUS show. Also included is a Astra Red Color Timer Ver. figure of Astra from ULTRAMAN LEO (ウルトラマンレオ, Urutoraman Reo, 1974-75), a series now celebrating its 50th anniversary. The "Ultimate Luminous Ultraman 21" toys 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. Gashapon (ガシャポン) is a best-selling Bandai toy

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     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 lineup of HG figures of popular monsters from the Showa Era Toho films. A set of four daikaiju from 1968's DESTROY ALL MONSTERS (怪獣総進撃, Kaijū Sōshingeki) 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. Gashapon (ガシャポン) is a best-selling Bandai toy brand named after the capsule containing a toy that "pops" out when the handle is turned on a "gasha" (vending machine). Since the brand's launch in 1977, it has produced a rich lineup of products that match the trends of the times, with many sets and series featuring a variety of

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    Photo courtesy of Epic Games Japan. © 2024, Epic Games, Inc. © 2024 Disney. © 2024 Legendary. GODZILLA © TOHO CO., LTD. Source: Epic Games Japan, Epic Games press releasesOfficial Site: https://www.fortnite.com/   Epic Games is pleased to announce the release of FORTNITE BATTLE ROYALE Chapter 6 Season 1: 鬼 HUNTERS (Demon Hunters).* Inspired by Japanese culture, entertainment and environments, the new season blends the ancient and the modern. A new Battle Pass in the middle of the season will also unlock the Outfit for “Godzilla Evolved” 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

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    Source:  PARCO Co., Ltd. press releasesOfficial Site: https://godzillatheart.com/Official X: https://twitter.com/godzillatheartInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/godzillatheart   Photo courtesy of PARCO. © TOHO CO., LTD. PARCO Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo) iwill host the "GODZILLA THE ART by PARCO vol.4" exhibition at PARCO MUSEUM TOKYO (Shibuya PARCO 4F) for 18 days from November 29 to December 16, 2024. This exhibit will be the fourth installment of the project "GODZILLA THE ART," a series of events that kicked off in April 2023 to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the birth of Godzilla.  A global icon since his first theatrical release in 1954, Godzilla has shown the world various, ever-changing expressions over the past 7 decades with a total of 38 films  produced and released, including 30 domestic films, 3 animated films, and 5 Hollywood versions. With GODZILLA THE ART, contemporary artists go beyond the framework of film to express their own

    Ultraman & Emi join the Arena with the ULTRAMAN: RISING DLC for the GIGABASH Kaiju Fighting Game. Photo courtesy of Passion Republic Games. © 2019-2024 Passionrepublic Games All Rights Reserved. Ultraman ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS

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    Ultraman & Emi join the Arena with the ULTRAMAN: RISING DLC for the GIGABASH Kaiju Fighting Game. Photo courtesy of Passion Republic Games. © 2019-2024 Passionrepublic Games All Rights Reserved. Ultraman ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS Source: Passion Republic Games press releaseSpecial Thanks to Reeca Lim Passion Republic Games have announced the launch of the GIGABASH | ULTRAMAN: RISING DLC. This DLC adds “Ultraman & Emi” from ULTRAMAN: RISING to the game, featuring iconic abilities from the animated feature film and a unique skillset that combines Ultraman and the newborn kaiju, Emi, as one character. With this latest DLC, alongside previous crossover characters from Ultraman and other Tokusatsu legends, GIGABASH now features a massive lineup of 23 playable characters. Will you rise to the challenge and discover what it means to be a hero? GIGABASH | ULTRAMAN: RISING DLC will be available on November 28, 2024 @

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    Photo courtesy of BANDAI CARD GAMES. ©SOTSU・SUNRISE ©SOTSU・SUNRISE・MBS ©BANDAI Source: BANDAI CARD GAMES press release Official Site: Gundam-GCG.com Special Thanks to Scott Barretto Photo courtesy of BANDAI CARD GAMES. ©SOTSU・SUNRISE ©SOTSU・SUNRISE・MBS ©BANDAI In T-minus twenty days the GUNDAM CARD GAME will launch at Johnson Space Center in Houston, home of NASA’s Mission Control Center and the perfect backdrop for the world premiere of BANDAI CARD GAMES’ brand-new trading card game (TCG) based on the global hit anime series “Mobile Suit Gundam.” BANDAI CARD GAMES staff and executives will host an invited audience comprised of press, influencers, and retailers for an immersive GUNDAM experience showcasing the new card game. Guests at the special world premiere event will be among the first to ever play the new GUNDAM CARD GAME - before the North American launch of its Edition Beta product in January 2025, and well ahead

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    Source: Titan Books Special Thanks to Isabelle Sinnott Photo courtesy of Titan Books. Godzilla TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. Titan Books is offering SciFi Japan readers a chance to win a copy of Godzilla: The Official Cookbook by Kayce Baker. The official cookbook inspired by the Toho Godzilla movies and creatures, featuring over 60f fun, kaiju-themed food and drink recipes to suit all tastes and skill levels, including the scrumptious Guaczilla, the delicious Gigan’s Wings and the awesome Mechagodzilla Head cake! Embark on a gastronomic journey like never before, exploring a menu as vast as the Pacific Ocean. From fiery drinks that erupt with flavor to starters that capture the essence of destruction, every recipe is crafted to unleash your inner food monster. Whether you crave meaty creations or prefer vegetarian and vegan options that still pack a punch, this cookbook has something for

    Bandai's Movie Monster Series presents a Jet Jaguar set with interchangeable arms based on the FES GODZILLA films. Photo courtesy of Bandai Spirits. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD.

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      Bandai's Movie Monster Series presents a Jet Jaguar set with interchangeable arms based on the FES GODZILLA films. Photo courtesy of Bandai Spirits. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Source: Bandai SpiritsOfficial Site: https://p-bandai.jp/item/item-1000218519/?rt=pr Bandai Namco Group's official online store "Premium Bandai"is now accepting pre-orders for the "Movie Monster Series Jet Jaguar -FES GODZILLA Special Edition Set-" (ムービーモンスターシリーズ ジェットジャガー -フェス・ゴジラ特装セット-, Mūbī Monsutā Shirīzu Jetto Jagā -Fesu Gojira Tokusō Setto-), the first figure in the Movie Monster Series of to be released with interchangeable parts. This set is based on the FES GODZILLA short films screened at the annual "Godzilla Fest" (ゴジラ・フェス, Gojira Fesu) Godzilla Day celebrations. The giant robot Jet Jaguar from FES GODZILLA 4: OPERATION JET JAGUAR (フェス・ゴジラ4 オペレーション ジェットジャガー, Fesu Gojira 4 Operēshon Jetto Jagā, 2023) and the recent FES GODZILLA 5: THE GREAT BATTLE OF THE MONSTERS (フェス・ゴジラ5 怪獣大決戦, Fesu Gojira 5 Kaijū Daikessen, 2024)

    Toho Eizo Bijitsu has made 100 GODZILLA MINUS ONE dorsal fins. Photo courtesy of Nijigen no Mori. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD.

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    Toho Eizo Bijitsu has made 100 GODZILLA MINUS ONE dorsal fins. Photo courtesy of Nijigen no Mori. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Only 100 fins produced by Toho Eizo BijitsuSource: Nijigen No Mori press releaseOfficial Website: https://nijigennomori.com/godzilla_awajishima/  Nijigen No Mori Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Awaji City, Hyogo Prefecture, President and CEO: Hiroshige Sadamatsu) is offering a limited edition Godzilla dorsal fin at the Nijigen No Mori theme park's popular attraction, "Godzilla Interception Operation" (ゴジラ迎撃作戦 ～国立ゴジラ淡路島研究センター～, Gojira Geigeki Sakusen ~ Kokuritsu Gojira Awajishima Kenkyū Sentā ~) in Hyogo Prefecture. Only 100 of the fins were made, and are being sold by lottery through Sunday, November 24th. The dorsal fin was perfectly reproduced by Toho Eizo Bijutsu Co., Ltd. (Toho Visual Arts) and features Godzilla from the monumental film GODZILLA MINUS ONE (ゴジラ-1.0/ゴジラマイナスワン, Gojira Mainasu Wan, 2023), which received international acclaim.  Toho Eizo Bijitsu is a production and

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      Photo courtesy of Bushiroad. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. ©Bushiroad A major battle over the series' 70-year history! Source:  Bushiroad Co., Ltd.. press releaseOfficial Site: https://godzilla-cardgame.com/   Toho Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Hiroyasu Matsuoka) and Bushiroad Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Nakano-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Takaaki Kitani) announced at Godzilla Fest 2024, held on Sunday, November 3rd (National Holiday), that they will release a new trading card game, GODZILLA CARD GAME (ゴジラ カードゲーム, Gojira Kādo Gēmu), in 2025.   Photo courtesy of Bushiroad. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. ©Bushiroad In the GODZILLA CARD GAME, the Godzilla series moves the stage from the movie screen to the game board, and a major battle over the series' 70-year history. As a card game of attack and defense, it will offer a new playing experience that evokes the Godzilla movies and images.

    Tokyo Metro is now offering 5 different Godzilla 70th Anniversary Tokyo Metro Original 24-hour Tickets. Photo courtesy of Tokyo Metro. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD.

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      Tokyo Metro is now offering 5 different Godzilla 70th Anniversary Tokyo Metro Original 24-hour Tickets. Photo courtesy of Tokyo Metro. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Source: Tokyo Metro Co., Ltd. press release Tokyo Metro Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Taito-ku, Tokyo, Representative Director and President: Akiyoshi Yamamura) is commemorating the 70th anniversary of the Marunouchi Line by selling the “Marunouchi Line・Godzilla 70th Anniversary” Tokyo Metro Original 24-hour Ticket (丸ノ内線・ゴジラ70周年記念」東京メトロオリジナル24時間券, Marunouchisen ・Gojira 70 Shūnenkinen' Tōkyō Metoro Orijinaru 24-jikan-ke) as a tie-in with Godzilla, who also celebrated its 70th anniversary. The Marunouchi Line celebrated its 70th anniversary in January 2024. The first Godzilla movie was released in November 1954, which also marks the 70th anniversary. The original 24-hour tickets are designed to reflect the 70-year history of the Marunouchi Line and Godzilla, and will be sold as a set of five different types of tickets with an original-design exclusive

    Celebrate Godzilla all year long with the 2025 GODZILLA 70TH ANNIVERSARY CALENDAR. Photo courtesy of Hagoromo. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. ©FUJITA KANKO INC. All Rights Reserved.

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      Celebrate Godzilla all year long with the 2025 GODZILLA 70TH ANNIVERSARY CALENDAR. Photo courtesy of Hagoromo. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. ©FUJITA KANKO INC. All Rights Reserved. A calendar filled with the roar, power, and history of 70 years of Godzilla!Source: Hagoromo press release Publisher Hagoromo Co., Ltd. has offered a look at the cover and some interior pages for their 2025 Godzilla 70th Anniversary Calendar (2025年版　ゴジラ70周年記念カレンダー, 2025 Nenban Gojira 70 Shūnen Kinen Karendā). Released in Japan on November 2, 2024, this premium calendar condenses 70 years of Godzilla history is sure to enthrall tokusatsu fans, monster lovers, and Godzilla freaks alike! Carefully selected famous scenes and stunning photographs bring the roar and power of Godzilla back to life once again, creating a book that transcends the boundaries of a calendar. Relive the glory of Godzilla, King of the Monsters, with this calendar! The cover

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      Photo courtesy of JAM HOME MADE. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Source: JAM HOME MADE press release Tokyo-based JAM HOME MADE Co., Ltd., maker of unisex jewelry and accessories, has launched a new collaboration collection with Godzilla that pays homage to the landmark “Godzilla Building” in Shinjuku's Kabukicho district. "Godzilla Building” is the common name for the Shinjuku Toho Building, which opened in 2015 in Shinjuku Kabukicho and is home to the Hotel Gracery. It is one of the most iconic landmarks in Shinjuku Kabukicho and is marked by a giant Godzilla head on the roof of the building. Located at a height of about 50 meters, the same height as that of  original Godzilla from 1954, the Godzilla head measures approximately 12 meters. Its powerful appearance is impressive, as if Godzilla had emerged from between the buildings. The  collection also includes a T-shirt featuring

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      Photo courtesy of Hagoromo. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Source: Hagoromo press release Japanese publisher Hagoromo Co., Ltd. is now taking preorders for art panels from GODZILLA MINUS ONE (ゴジラ-1.0/ゴジラマイナスワン, Gojira Mainasu Wan). There are two designs using key promotional artwork for the movie, each printed on durable canvas that will retain the vivid color and detail of the art. These limited production can now be preordered from Calenavi Rakuten Store.   Photo courtesy of Hagoromo. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Godzilla Art Panel Outline Specifications: Cloth x WoodSize: F6 - W409 x T318mm (16 x 12.5 Inches)Price: 8,800円 (Approx. $57.20 US, tax included) EachShipping Date: Mid-January, 2025 TM & © TOHO CO.   Photo courtesy of Hagoromo. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD.   Photo courtesy of Hagoromo. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Photo courtesy of

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