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    The GIGABASH Kaiju Fighting Game offers DLC Packs of playable Godzilla and Ultraman characters. Photo courtesy of Passion Republic Games. © 2019-2024 Passionrepublic Games All Rights Reserved. Godzilla TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. Ultraman ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS

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    The GIGABASH Kaiju Fighting Game offers DLC Packs of playable Godzilla and Ultraman characters. Photo courtesy of Passion Republic Games. © 2019-2024 Passionrepublic Games All Rights Reserved. Godzilla TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. Ultraman ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS Source: Passion Republic Games press releasesAdditional Content: Jonathan Hernandez (Sakura Central)Special Thanks to Reeca Lim After centuries spent slumbering in the bowels of the earth, the primordial beasts known as Titans have awoken. Now they must battle humanity - and one another - for total world dominance. Claim your place as king among Titans!   GIGABASH key art. Photo courtesy of Passion Republic Games. © 2019-2024 Passionrepublic Games All Rights Reserved. What is GIGABASH? Created by Passion Republic Games, GIGABASH is an award-winning Kaiju Fighting Game for 1-4 players that features original Kaijus and giant Heroes plus officially licensed characters from Japan's top tokusatsu and

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    Source: Insight Editions Special Thanks to Amanda Hariri Photo courtesy of Insight Editions. 2024 © Insight Editions by Arenathemes. All Rights Reserved TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. Insight Editons is offering SciFi Japan readers a chance to win a copy of their new hardcover Godzilla: The Official Pop-Up Book. Unleash the immense power of Godzilla with this pop-up masterpiece by world-renowned paper engineer Matthew Reinhart featuring vintage artwork reinvented for a modern audience. This one-of-a-kind collectible explores the rich history of Godzilla lore in a visual feast worthy of the King of Monsters. Behold the stunningly stylized renderings of Godzilla and the many monsters from Monster Island in this one-of-a kind collectible. Delve into the lore of the monster with fascinating information and insightful analysis written by an expert in Godzilla's history, while coming face-to-face with the creature in stunning 3-D. Featuring expanding flaps, pull-tab

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    Photo courtesy of Youtooz. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. Source:  Youtooz Special Thanks to Aylin Senem Piskin The collectibles company Yootooz has released a new wave of Classic Godzilla figures in celebration of Godzilla Day 2024. These items are available to order from Youtooz.com and retailers (including BigBadToyStore and Entertainment Earth) in the United States, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.   Photo courtesy of Youtooz. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. ■ 5: Godzilla the Destroyer Godzilla has reawakened on the wrong side of the Colosseum! This 3.8 inch tall figure has been modelled to show every landlord's worst nightmare, Godzilla, standing triumphantly atop the wreckage of skyscrapers as flames erupt from them. Positioned with his shoulders back and arms up in the air with his mouth open as if you can hear the scream, his body is covered in thick green scales

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    Photo courtesy of Derek Marr. Godzilla and related characters TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Author, Photographer and Videographer: Derek Marr (Sakura Central) Happy November 3rd, reader! You are no doubt aware of the significance of this date, the 70th anniversary of GODZILLA (1954). Across the globe in the Shinjuku prefecture of Japan, The Hotel Gracery is kicking off festivities to mark the event. However, in Los Angeles, in the Little Tokyo district, festivities began on November 2nd, for their “Godzilla Invades Little Tokyo” event., which included back-to-back showings of the classic GODZILLA and GODZILLA MINUS ONE at the Aratani Theater. Photo courtesy of Derek Marr.   Photo courtesy of Derek Marr. As someone who has never been to this theater previously, I was surprised to see a venue of this caliber. It reminded me of older style theaters; the chairs having wooden

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    Photo courtesy of JUNGLE. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Godzilla Invades Little Tokyo, November 2-17!Source: Entertainment Hobby Shop JUNGLE press release Special Thanks to Yoichi Kakuma and Tetsu Shiota   In cooperation with Toho, Entertainment Hobby Shop Jungle (aka Anime Jungle) is hosting a Godzilla 70th Anniversary celebration in the Little Tokyo district of Los Angeles starting tomorrow and running through November 17th. This celebration includes an official Godzilla 70th Anniversary Pop-Up Shop where fans can buy official ‘Godzilla Store’ merchandise and exclusive products, a double feature theatrical screenings of GODZILLA (1954) and GODZILLA MINUS ONE (2023), a Godzilla-themed train station and Metro train, and more! For more details please see the previous article posted here. Jungle has now issued an update sure to interest Godzilla fans... Godzilla slashes down the price!! Entertainment Hobby shop Jungle is excited to announce that we will be

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    Photo courtesy of Insight Editions. 2024 © Insight Editions by Arenathemes. All Rights Reserved TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. Source: Insight Editions  Special Thanks to Amanda Hariri Insight Editons will release the hardcover Godzilla: The Official Pop-Up Book on November 12th. Photo courtesy of Insight Editions. 2024 © Insight Editions by Arenathemes. All Rights Reserved TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. Unleash the immense power of Godzilla with this pop-up masterpiece by world-renowned paper engineer Matthew Reinhart featuring vintage artwork reinvented for a modern audience. This one-of-a-kind collectible explores the rich history of Godzilla lore in a visual feast worthy of the King of Monsters. Behold the stunningly stylized renderings of Godzilla and the many monsters from Monster Island in this one-of-a kind collectible. Delve into the lore of the monster with fascinating information and insightful analysis written by an expert in

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    Photo courtesy of JUNGLE. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Godzilla Invades Little Tokyo, November 2-17! Source: Entertainment Hobby Shop JUNGLE, Metro Los Angeles Special Thanks to Yoichi Kakuma, Tetsu Shiota, Jose Ubaldo and Melissa Colman   Godzilla Invades Little Tokyo! In cooperation with Toho, Jungle Entertainment Hobby Shop  (aka Anime Jungle) is hosting a Godzilla 70th Anniversary celebration in the Little Tokyo district* of Los Angeles starting this Saturday. The centerpiece of the event is the official Godzilla 70th Anniversary Pop-Up Shop which will operate from November 2nd to November 17th. The Pop-Up will be in the Japanese Village Plaza adjacent to Anime Jungle’s current retail stores (address below), and is the only retail location where fans can buy official ‘Godzilla store’ merchandise and exclusive products, including the limited edition Bandai Movie Monster Series: Godzilla (2023) silver figure. Customers can get a free

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    Photo courtesy of Tsuburaya Productions. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS Ultraman Card Game will Enjoy an Industry-First Release in Four Languages & 23 Regions Simultaneously on October 25thSource: Tsuburaya Productions press releaseOfficial Site: https://ultraman-cardgame.com/ Tsuburaya Productions Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; President: Masayuki Nagatake)  is pleased to announce that the territories where the ULTRAMAN CARD GAME (ウルトラマン カードゲーム, Urutoraman Kādo Gēmu) will be released has expanded to 23 countries and regions, now including Europe. The game will be released simultaneously around the world on Friday, October 25, 2024 in 4 languages, a first in the history of trading card games. A second wave of products have also be announced. "Booster Pack 02: Vortex of Crimson and Azure," which contains random character cards, and the pre-built special deck "Extra Deck 01: Ultraman: Rising" will both be released in January 2025.   ■ ULTRAMAN CARD GAME to Be

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    Photo courtesy of Bandai Namco Toys & Collectibles America Inc. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. Photo courtesy of Bandai Namco Toys & Collectibles America Inc. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. Source: Bandai Namco Toys & Collectibles America Inc. Bandai's soft vinyl figure of Godzilla (2023) Odo Island Version from GODZILLA MINUS ONE will be released this December in the United States by Bandai Naco America. This  figure is based on Godzilla's immature first form as seen early in the movie. It is articulated and durable, allowing for all types of play and display. Godzilla (2023) Odo Island Version can now be preordered from Toho's official Godzilla Store, Amazon and toy retailers, comic shops and specialty stores.   Photo courtesy of Bandai Namco Toys & Collectibles America Inc. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. 5"

    The Godzilla Pop-Up Shop in Los Angeles' Little Tokyo will be selling retailer exclusive Godzilla collectibles. Photo courtesy of JUNGLE. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD.

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    The Godzilla Pop-Up Shop in Los Angeles' Little Tokyo will be selling retailer exclusive Godzilla collectibles. Photo courtesy of JUNGLE. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Source: Entertainment Hobby Shop JUNGLE Special Thanks to Yoichi Kakuma and Tetsu Shiota   The Godzilla Store Exclusive Bandai Kaiju-O Series Godzilla Minus One/Minus Color figure. Photo courtesy of JUNGLE. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Jungle Entertainment Hobby Shop in Los Angeles (aka Anime Jungle) will be carrying three exclusive Godzilla products at their Godzilla pop-up shop to celebrate the 70th Anniversary of Godzilla, the King of Monsters. In addition to the limited edition Bandai Movie Monster Series: Godzilla (2023) figure already on sale, these limited figures will only be available for the duration of the Godzilla pop-up shop, while supplies last, from November 2nd to November 17th. The first figure is the Godzilla Store Exclusive Bandai Kaiju-O (King of

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    Experience the charm of Ultraman through pop art, illustrations, and interactive photo spots! Source: Tsuburaya Productions press releaseOfficial Site: https://kusou-ultraman.m-78.jp/fue/  (Japan)Official X (Twitter): https://x.com/tsuburaya_event My First Ultraman Exhibition poster, courtesy of Tsuburaya Productions. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS Tsuburaya Productions Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; President: Masayuki Nagatake) will hold the "First Ultraman Exhibition"(はじめてのウルトラマン展, Hajimete no Urutoraman-ten) from Friday, November 1 to Sunday, November 17, 2024 at PARCO FACTORY on the 7th floor of Ikebukuro PARCO Main Building (1-28-2 Minami-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo). The "First Ultraman Exhibition" is being developed as one of the projects of the "Ultraman Fantasy Special Effects Series" (空想特撮シリーズ ウルトラマン, Kūsō Tokusatsu Shirīzu Urutoraman) project, which uses "fantasy" as a keyword to enjoy the charm of Ultraman. In the exhibition area, episodes and characters are introduced with pop art and cute illustrations so that attendees can enjoy the charm of Ultraman without any stress. There

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    Photo courtesy of Toho. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. Source: Bandai Namco Toys & Collectibles America Inc., Toho This October 17-20 at New York Comic Con, Bandai will offer fans an exclusive Godzilla Monster Series Godzilla 2023 Special Gold Edition figure. Based on the 6" Godzilla Action Figure Set Series Godzilla (2023) figure, Bandai's NYCC 2024 exclusive gold version features the same articulation-packed sculpt, approximately 6.25" height and 3.5" length, and 18 points of articulation. Joining its lustrous new paint job is also a gold heat ray effect part fit for celebrating Godzilla's 70th anniversary. Fans can buy the Godzilla Monster Series Godzilla 2023 Special Gold Edition figure for $34.99 at Bandai Namco Toys & Collectibles America Inc.'s Booth: 2621. New York Comic ConOctober 17-20, 2024Javits Center429 11th Avenue New York, NY 10001 Photo courtesy of Toho. TM & ©

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    The main cast of ULTRAMAN ARC will appear every day!Source: Tsuburaya Productions press releaseOfficial Site: https://www.ultra-expo.com/prism2025/Official X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/m78expo Ultra Heroes EXPO 2025 New Year Festival poster, courtesy of Tsuburaya Productions. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS Tsuburaya Productions Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; President: Masayuki Nagatakei) will host the "Ultra Heroes EXPO 2025 New Year Festival in Tokyo Dome City" (ウルトラヒーローズEXPO 2025 ニューイヤーフェスティバル IN 東京ドームシティ,  Urutora Hīrōzu EXPO 2025 Nyū Iyā Fesutibaru IN Tōkyō Dōmu Shiti) at Ikebukuro Sunshine City (3-1-4 Higashi-ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo) from Friday, December 27th, 2024 to Monday, January 6th, 2025 at Tokyo Dome City Prism Hall. "Ultra Heroes EXPO" is a popular year-end and New Year's holiday event for the Ultraman series, with the 2025 festival held under the theme of “Bringing the Power of Imagination to Heroes". The EXPO is also planned to be held in conjunction with other events in and around Tokyo

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    Source: ABLAZE press release Special Thanks to Erik Jansen (MediaLab)  Photo courtesy of Ablaze. Comics and graphic novel publisher ABLAZE announces the print and digital release of the horror manga launch of Happyland (終園地, Shūenchi) on November 26th. The publisher’s latest release under its ABLAZE Manga imprint was created by Shingo Honda and is set in an extreme amusement park where nothing is as it seems and depicts the horror that lies in store for an unsuspecting family that visits the park.   Happyland, Vol. 1, story and art by Shingo HondaSRP: $12.99 · 180 Pages ·  ISBN: 9781684973040 · Available November 26th    Welcome to Happyland, an extreme amusement park! The Komiya family is not unusual is any way, two parents love each other and their two children, who are healthy, happy, and accomplished at school and with extracurriculars. In appearance, they’re an

    The Titan Tiamat joins the upcoming Monsterverse KONG: SURVIVOR INSTINCT game for the PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Image courtesy of 7Levels. GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS © 2019 Legendary and WBEI. All Rights Reserved. GODZILLA VS. KONG © 2021 & TM Legendary and WBEI. All Rights Reserved. GODZILLA TM & © Toho Co., Ltd. MONSTERVERSE TM Legendary. 7Levels is a trademark of 7Levels S.A. All Rights Reserved.

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    The Titan Tiamat joins the upcoming Monsterverse KONG: SURVIVOR INSTINCT game for the PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Image courtesy of 7Levels. GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS © 2019 Legendary and WBEI. All Rights Reserved. GODZILLA VS. KONG © 2021 & TM Legendary and WBEI. All Rights Reserved. GODZILLA TM & © Toho Co., Ltd. MONSTERVERSE TM Legendary. 7Levels is a trademark of 7Levels S.A. All Rights Reserved. A New Titan, Price and Release Date RevealedSource: 7Levels press releaseSpecial Thanks to Paweł Biela, Marcin Kaleta and Julia Bialecka Polish indie studio, 7LEVELS, has announced the release date for its newly revealed game, KONG: SURVIVOR INSTINCT. Inspired by Legendary Entertainment’s Monsterverse, this thrilling new game is set to launch this fall on PCs via Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. KONG: SURVIVOR INSTINCT is an exhilarating action-adventure game that combines intense platforming with combat,

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    Source: FYESpecial Thanks to Eric Rosenfield The pop culture retailer FYE (For Your Entertainment) has provided SciFi Japan with information and photos of their latest Godzilla exclusive collectible. This item can be purchased from FYE stores and fye.com/.   Photo courtesy of FYE. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. Photo courtesy of FYE. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. Godzilla Kaiju Berry Burst Blueberry Ramune An FYE Exclusive. The Godzilla Kaiju Berry Burst Blueberry Ramune is a refreshing soda with a fierce twist! This limited-edition drink bursts with sweet and tangy blueberry flavor, inspired by the mighty Godzilla. Packaged in a traditional ramune bottle, it's fun to open and even more fun to drink. Perfect for fans of kaiju, Japanese soda, and anyone looking for a delicious, monster-sized refreshment! Distributor:: FYE Product Number: fye.000000074410782375 SRP: $4.99

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    Source: Titan Books Special Thanks to Isabelle Sinnott and Hannah Scudamore Photo courtesy of Titan Books. Godzilla TM & © TOHO CO., LTD., Shinji Nishikawa Titan Books is offering SciFi Japan readers a chance to win a copy of Godzilla: The Encyclopedia. This illustrated book features the many versions of Godzilla and his monstrous foes from the original 1954 movie to SHIN GODZILLA in 2016, and even the 2021 animation. With in-depth explanations accompanied by illustrations from renowned manga artist and monster designer Shinji Nishikawa, this 216-page book explores the powers and anatomy of over 100 kaiju, including Mechagodzilla, Shin Godzilla and Mothra! Nishikawa worked on the monster designs for many Godzilla movies from 1989 to 2004, and here he unravels the live-action special effects and theatrical CG animations of the Godzilla franchise in this essential enyclopedia. This comprehensive guide covers the Godzilla Showa Era

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    Photos courtesy of Bandai Namco. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS. TM & © Netflix. Used with permission Source: Bandai Namco Toys & Collectibles America Inc., Tsuburaya Fields Media & Pictures Entertainment Special Thanks to Jeff Gordon, Justin Cavender, and Carey Simon In partnership with Tsuburaya Fields Media & Pictures Entertainment, Bandai Namco Toys & Collectibles America will release the second wave of its Ultraman North American toy line in October. This batch will include figures of four different characters, each released in two different formats. These items can be ordered from Amazon and toy retailers, comic shops and specialty stores.   Ultraman 5” Sofvi (Soft Vinyl) Series These 5” inch soft vinyl toys feature characters from the new Tsuburaya x Netflix animated family feature film ULTRAMAN: RISING and the most recent Japanese Ultraman shows. These durable soft vinyl toys also

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    Photo courtesy of Diamond Select Toys. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. Photo courtesy of Diamond Select Toys. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. Source: Diamond Select Toys press release Special Thanks to Zach Oat Hot on the heels of Diamond Select Toys' Godzilla Legends in 3-D Godzilla 197410-Inch Resin Bust comes Mechagodzilla 1974 from the movie GODZILLA VS. MECHAGODZILLA (ゴジラ対メカゴジラ, Gojira Tai Mekagojira). The limited edition statue will be available in stores around June 2025. To purchase the Mechagodzilla 1974 bust, find a store at comicshoplocator.com or order at https://www.diamondselecttoys.com/mechagodzilla-legends-in-3-dimensions-bust/. This statue is also available from Toho's Godzilla Store. Godzilla Legends in 3-D Mechagodzilla 1974 Resin Bust A Diamond Select Toys release! Mechagodzilla is a legend among kaiju fans, and now he’s a Legend in 3-D! The mechanized monster, one of Godzilla’s greatest foes, is now a

    Celebrate Godzilla's 70th Anniversary this November with a Godzilla Pop-Up Shop and movie screenings in Los Angeles' Little Tokyo! Photo courtesy of JUNGLE. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD.

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    Celebrate Godzilla's 70th Anniversary this November with a Godzilla Pop-Up Shop and movie screenings in Los Angeles' Little Tokyo! Photo courtesy of JUNGLE. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Source: Entertainment Hobby Shop JUNGLE Special Thanks to Yoichi Kakuma and Tetsu Shiota   Event exclusive editions of classic movie posters will be available for purchase at the Godzilla 70th Anniversary Pop-Up Shop. Photo courtesy of JUNGLE. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Godzilla Invades Little Tokyo! Entertainment Hobby Shop Jungle in Los Angeles (aka Anime Jungle) will be celebrating the 70th Anniversary of Godzilla with a Godzilla 70th Anniversary pop-up shop and special screening of the 1954 GODZILLA and GODZILLA MINUS ONE. The movies will be screening only on Saturday, November 2nd at the historic Aratani Theatre. GODZILLA (1954) is in black and white and shown in the original Japanese with English subtitles. GODZILLA MINUS ONE (2023)

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