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    Matt Franks cover art for Godzilla: Complete Rulers of Earth Vol. 2. Image courtesy of IDW Publishing. © 2019 Toho Co., Ltd.

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    Comic Book Publisher Announces Trade Paperback Collections Author: Keith Aiken Source: IDW Publishing Special Thanks to Justin Eisinger, Bobby Curnow, Matt Frank and Chris Ryall More than two years after publishing their last Godzilla comic IDW Publishing has signed a new licensing deal with Toho. Their first release will be the Godzilla: Kingdom of Monsters trade paperback, collecting all twelve issues of the 2011 series that launched IDW’s Godzilla program. Written by Eric Powell (The Goon), Tracy Marsh and Jason Ciaramella with artwork by Phil Hester (Green Arrow) and Victor Santos, Godzilla: Kingdom of Monsters was the first American Godzilla comic book series to also feature additional Toho monsters such as Rodan, Mothra, Anguirus, Gigan and Mechagodzilla. The collected edition is scheduled for July, runs 304 pages, and retails for $29.99. "Kingdom of Monsters was originally published as three paperbacks," explained Justin Eisinger, IDW`s Editorial Director

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    Source: JAKKS Pacific, Inc. @JAKKSToys #JAKKSToys #JAKKSPacific #JAKKSGodzilla Special Thanks to Rachel Griffin SciFi Japan is pleased to present our second of several planned promotions for Warner Bros. Pictures’ and Legendary Entertainment’s GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS, hitting theaters May 31, 2019. JAKKS Pacific, Inc. is offering our readers a chance to win their Godzilla Electronic Mask! Become the King of the Monsters with the Godzilla Electronic Mask. Simply open Godzilla’s mouth slightly to activate Godzilla’s growl, then open a little wider to activate Godzilla’s lights and unleash his thunderous roar. The adjustable elastic band allows the mask to fit multiple head sizes. Includes 3 AAA Cell Zinc Carbon/Dry Cell batteries. The Godzilla Electronic Mask will be available exclusively at Walmart stores starting April 1st (though some locations are already stocking this item). The suggested retail price is $24.99. For product info and photos of the entire

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    Source: JAKKS Pacific, Inc. @JAKKSToys #JAKKSToys #JAKKSPacific #JAKKSGodzilla Special Thanks to Rachel Griffin SciFi Japan is pleased to present our first of several planned promotions for Warner Bros. Pictures’ and Legendary Entertainment’s GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS, hitting theaters May 31, 2019. JAKKS Pacific, Inc. is offering our readers a chance to win their Giant Size Godzilla figure, which stands 24 inches tall and over 40 inches long! The Giant Size Godzilla is fully poseable, with articulation in the jaw, neck, shoulders, hands, legs, feet and tail. It will be available exclusively at Walmart stores starting April 1st. The suggested retail price is $59.99. For product info and photos of the entire JAKKS Pacific GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS toy line, please go here. OFFICIAL CONTEST RULES and INFORMATION Prize: A. There is one (1) prize, consisting of one (1) Giant

    VIZ Media new publishing acquisitions include (from left to right) The Drifting Classroom: Perfect Edition, An Incurable Case of Love, A Tropical Fish Yearns For Snow and Jujutsu Kaisen. Images courtesy of VIZ Media.

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    Source: VIZ Media, MediaLab press releases Special Thanks to Jane Lui and Erik Jansen VIZ Media had a packed roster of announcements during the company’s panel event held this past weekend at Seattle’s Emerald City Comic Con. VIZ is launching a new English-language graphic novel imprint, VIZ Originals. VIZ Originals will expand VIZ Media’s renowned catalogue of popular titles by collaborating with manga-inspired creators to develop original stories that ignite the imagination.The imprint will be led by Executive Editor Fawn Lau, and the first titles will debut in 2020. “VIZ Originals will be an incubator for innovative ideas and storytelling,” says Leyla Aker, Executive Vice President & Publisher. “There’s a demonstrated appetite for manga and manga-inspired content. With VIZ Originals, we have an opportunity to leverage over 30years of experience in the industry to bring original, creator-owned content from top creative talents to fans worldwide.” “We’re thrilled

    Direct from X-Plus -- SciFi Japan has giant, his-res photos of the painted Limited Edition Daikaiju Series: Godzilla (1999) figure! Photo courtesy of X-Plus. TM & © TOHO CO.,LTD.

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    Product Info and Exclusive GIANT High-Res Photos, Direct from X-Plus! Author: Keith Aiken Source: X-Plus Co., Ltd. Special Thanks to Shingo Fujimoto A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE Earlier this month, SciFi Japan posted information and photos of giant monster figures scheduled for release in May 2019 from X-Plus Co., Ltd. X-Plus has now provided high-res pics of the fully painted Limited Edition version of their Toho Daikaiju Series: Godzilla (1999) figure. While the standard "General Distribution" version of the figure depicts Godzilla with a closed mouth, the Limited Edition includes an interchangeable lower jaw so Godzilla can be posed with his mouth open. It also comes with a miniature fishing boat which can be placed in Godzilla`s mouth to recreate the opening title sequence from the movie GODZILLA 2000 (???2000 ?????, Gojira Nisen Mireniamu, 1999). The Limited Edition Godzilla (1999) is sold exclusively by X-Plus` Shonen-Ric

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    Product Info and Exclusive GIANT High-Res Photos, Direct from X-Plus! Author: Keith Aiken Source: X-Plus Co., Ltd. Special Thanks to Shingo Fujimoto A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE The Japanese collectibles company X-Plus Co., Ltd. has provided SciFi Japan with information and giant, high-res photos of their DefoReal Series: Godzilla (2016) Frozen Ver. figure, which will be released this June. Based on the final scene of the movie SHIN GODZILLA (??????, Shin Gojira, 2016), this figure depicts Godzilla frozen by the Japanese government`s “Yashiori Strategy”. The shape of Godzilla`s tail has been newly modeled, with details that are reproduced realistically while also maintaining the deformed look of the DefoReal line. In addition, the tip of the tail features humanoid shapes that suggest the possibility of Godzilla`s ongoing evolution. This item is sold exclusively by Premium Bandai website and Toho`s official Godzilla Store. It will not be available

    Photos courtesy of X-Plus. King Ghidorah, Godzilla, Monster X and Gigan TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. Ultraman Leo, Femigon and King Tortoise © TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS

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    Product Info and Exclusive GIANT High-Res Photos, Direct from X-Plus! Author: Keith Aiken Source: X-Plus Co., Ltd. Special Thanks to Shingo Fujimoto A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE The Japanese collectibles company X-Plus Co., Ltd. has provided SciFi Japan with information and more than 80 daikaiju-sized photos of their giant monster figures scheduled for release in May 2019. The company`s official Shonen-Ric as X-Plus website offers Exclusives and Limited Editions with bonus features or extra pieces not available from other retailers, with shipping on some items also now available to customers in North America, Hong Kong, Korea and Taiwan. The standard "General Distribution" versions of the figures are sold by stores and online retailers, including SFJ sponsor Anime Jungle. Most X-Plus figures are recommended for fans and collectors ages 15 years and older. Toho Daikaiju Series: King Ghidorah (1964) /????????????????(1964) Manufacturer: PLEX Corporation

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    Product Info and Exclusive GIANT High-Res Photos, Direct from X-Plus! Author: Keith Aiken Source: X-Plus Co., Ltd. Special Thanks to Shingo Fujimoto A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE The Japanese collectibles company X-Plus Co., Ltd. has provided SciFi Japan with information and giant, high-res photos of their figure based on the Shin Godzilla statue on display in the plaza outside the Toho Cinemas in Hibiya, Tokyo. The figure will be released on March 23, 2019, the first anniversary since the area was renamed “Godzilla Square Hibiya”. Previewed last month at the Japanese hobby show, Wonder Festival 2019 Winter, the Godzilla Statue is being sold exclusively by Toho`s official Godzilla Store. It will not be available from other retailers. Recommended for fans and collectors ages 15 years and older. Toho 30cm Series: Hibiya Godzilla Square Godzilla Statue -- Godzilla Store Limited /??30cm???? ?????????????? ????????? Publisher: Toho Stella Inc.

    JAKKS Pacific will release a wide range of GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS action figures, role-play and play sets. Photos courtesy of JAKKS Pacific. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. © 2019 WARNER BROS. ENT. © LEGENDARY 2019 © 2019 JAKKS Pacific, Inc

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    Source: JAKKS Pacific, Inc. Special Thanks to Rachel Griffin JAKKS Pacific, Inc. has provided SciFi Japan with product info and giant photos of their new line of Godzilla toys inspired by Warner Bros. Pictures’ and Legendary Entertainment’s GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS, hitting theaters May 31, 2019. Kings Collide Battle Pack: Godzilla & King Ghidorah Kids can recreate the film’s epic battles and action with a unique Godzilla figure, an articulated legendary monster figure and a backdrop accessory. Each two-figure Battle Pack is recommended for ages 3 and older. Available worldwide; sold exclusively by Walmart in the U.S. Manufacturer: JAKKS Pacific, Inc. Product Size: Figure Height Approximately 3.5 Inches Each Release Date: April 2019 Price: $9.99

    Photo courtesy of Titan Books. © 2019 WARNER BROS. ENT.© 2019 Legendary. All Rights Reserved. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. MONSTERVERSE TM & © Legendary

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    Source: Titan Books press release Official Movie Site: godzillamovie.com Official Movie Twitter: #GodzillaMovie Special Thanks to Polly Grice, Lydia Gittins, Jo Boylett and Abbie Bernstein Titan Books is delighted to announce the latest additions to their extensive and long-running official Godzilla publishing program with two new tie-in titles to the highly anticipated new GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS feature film, the latest installment in the MonsterVerse series. Following the global success of GODZILLA and KONG: SKULL ISLAND comes the next chapter in Warner Bros. Pictures’ and Legendary Pictures’ cinematic MonsterVerse, an epic action adventure that pits Godzilla against some of the most popular monsters in pop culture history. The new story follows the heroic efforts of the crypto-zoological agency Monarch as its members face off against a battery of god-sized monsters, including the mighty Godzilla, who collides with Mothra, Rodan, and its ultimate nemesis, the three-headed

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    Competitive gaming -- eSports -- has been around for ages but has never before seen the growth and popularity it sees today. What started out as local LAN parties evolved into large-scale internet play, ultimately becoming a mind sport and an activity that can make the best players rich (the highest-paid eSports "athlete" so far is DotA 2 player KuroKy, born Kuro Takhasomi, with more than $4 million in winnings to date) and one that you can place bets on at Betway Thailand and other bookmakers online. eSports as we know it was born in South Korea in the late 1990s / early 2000s, becoming the first truly 21st-century sport. Since then, eSports have grown exponentially, becoming a popular and seriously funded activity. There are many titles with eSports potential -- pretty much every major game developer hopes to break into this world. Here are the ones

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    Experience a new kind of Fate/Grand Order through PlayStation VR! Source: Aniplex of America press release Official Site: fate-go.jp (Japan), fate-go.us (US) Special Thanks to Aiko Makino The FGO PROJECT launched the English version of the first and only Fate VR drama with FATE/GRAND ORDER VR feat. MASH KYRIELIGHT for PlayStation VR. This new virtual reality experience from the makers of the hit mobile game Fate/Grand Order is available for free in the United States through the PlayStation Store. Featuring two original stories, players take on the role of a Master to spend some one-on-one time with the lovable heroine of Fate/Grand Order, Mash Kyrielight, or a private getaway with the legendary king of Britain, Altria Pendragon. The English version of the Fate VR drama summons voice actresses Erica Mendez (FATE/GRAND ORDER -FIRSTt ORDER-) as Demi-Servant Mash Kyrielight with Kari Wahlgren (FATE/STAY NIGHT [UNLIMITED BLADE WORKS],

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    Japanese Soft Vinyl Figures Go on Sale in April Source: Bandai Co., Ltd. Bandai has released product details and large photos of their "Movie Monster Series" and "Monster King Series" soft vinyl figures from GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS, the upcoming movie from Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Entertainment. Movie Monster Series: Godzilla 2019/ ????????????? ???2019 Standard Japanese soft vinyl figure of Godzilla 2019 from Bandai`s long-running "Movie Monster Series". Manufacturer: Bandai Item No.: 4549660337546 Product Size: Height Approximately 16cm (6.3 Inches) Material: PVC Release Date: April 30, 2019 (Japan) Price: ¥2,160 (Approximately $19.52 US) Movie Monster Series: Mothra 2019/ ????????????? ???2019 Standard Japanese soft vinyl figure of Mothra 2019 from Bandai`s long-running "Movie Monster Series". Manufacturer: Bandai Item No.: 4549660337553 Product Size: Wingspan Approximately 27cm (10.6 Inches) Material: PVC Release

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    Lighthearted Companion Volume Collects Bonus Comics And Never-Before-Seen Strips By Creator Hiromu Arakawa Source: VIZ Media, MediaLab press releases Special Thanks to Jane Lui and Erik Jansen VIZ Media, LLC, a premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing, announces a new addition to one of manga’s greatest series with the release of Fullmetal Alchemist: The Complete Four-Panel Comics on March 12th. The Fullmetal Alchemist: The Complete Four-Panel Comics features a complete collection of four-panel comic strips from Hiromu Arakawa’s original Fullmetal Alchemist series (which is published in English by VIZ Media) and never-before-seen bonus strips from Japan. The title is rated ‘T’ for Teens and carries a print MSRP of $12.99 U.S. / $17.99 CAN. In an alchemical ritual gone wrong, Edward Elric lost his arm and his leg, and his brother Alphonse became nothing but a soul in a

    Photos courtesy of NECA. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. © 2019 WARNER BROS. ENT. © LEGENDARY 2019 © 2019 NECA, Inc.

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    Source: NECA press release Special Thanks to Summer Mullins NECA has provided SciFi Japan with GIANT photos of their next wave of figures from the upcoming, hotly anticipated movie, GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS, from Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Entertainment. Rodan (2019) 7” Scale Action Figure Based on the monster’s on-screen appearance in this sequel, Rodan features articulated wings and includes a display base with support rod for simulated in-air poses. Item Number: 42889 UPC: 6-34482-42889-4 Release Date: Q3 2019 SRP: $29.99 Godzilla V2 (2019) - 12” Head-to-Tail Figure Based on the monster’s on-screen appearance in this sequel to the 2014 GODZILLA movie, this version of Godzilla features lightning paint deco and is fully poseable,

    Monster Battlepack with Godzilla (2019) and Rodan (2019) figures. Photo courtesy of JAKKS Pacific. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. © 2019 WARNER BROS. ENT. © LEGENDARY 2019 © 2019 JAKKS Pacific, Inc

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    Full Line Debuts at New York Toy Fair 2019 Source: JAKKS Pacific, Inc. press release Special Thanks to Rachel Griffin Leading U.S. toymaker JAKKS Pacific, Inc., in collaboration with Toho and Legendary Entertainment, is excited for the global launch of JAKKS Pacific’s new line of Godzilla toys inspired by Warner Bros. Pictures’ and Legendary Entertainment’s GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS, hitting theaters May 31, 2019. JAKKS Pacific unveiled its portfolio of GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS action figures, role-play and play sets at the International Toy Fair in New York on February 16-19, 2019. The entire toy line will be available worldwide, launching in April 2019 exclusively at Walmart in the U.S., with prices ranging from $9.99-$59.99. GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS is the next chapter in Warner Bros. Pictures’ and Legendary Entertainment’s Monsterverse and much-anticipated follow-up to the highly successful 2014 release

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    Source: NECA press release Special Thanks to Summer Mullins NECA is thrilled to present its first figures from the upcoming, hotly anticipated GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS movie from Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Entertainment! Godzilla (2019) 12” Head-to-Tail Figure Based on the monster’s on-screen appearance in this sequel to the 2014 GODZILLA movie, the all-new Godzilla is fully poseable, with over 25 points of articulation. The figure measures 6? tall and 12” long from head to tail. Item Number: 42887 UPC: 6-34482-42887-0 Release Date: Q2 2019 SRP: $29.99 Mothra (2019) 7” Scale Action Figure Based on the monster’s on-screen appearance in this sequel, Mothra features articulated wings and includes a display base with support rod

    Cats of the Louvre Japanese cover. Image courtesy of VIZ Media.

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    New Titles Include Cats of the Louvre, No Longer Human, Levius, Assassination Classroom Complete Box Set, And More Source: VIZ Media, MediaLab press releases Special Thanks to Jane Lui and Erik Jansen VIZ Media, LLC, a premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing, announces new manga publishing acquisitions set for release this coming fall. New fall titles joining the VIZ Signature imprint include Cats of the Louvre, the latest masterpiece from Eisner Award-winning creator Taiyo Matsumoto. Acclaimed author Osamu Dazai’s No Longer Human is adapted into chilling graphic novel form by the famed horror manga creator Junji Ito. Additional acquisitions include Levius, a hardcover deluxe edition of the science fiction battle manga and its ongoing sequel series, Levius/Est. The Way of the Househusband is an action-packed comedy about a former yakuza legend trying to lead a law-abiding, domestic life as

    Toronto Comic Arts Festival Official Poster by Junji Ito. Image courtesy of VIZ Media. © TCAF 2019 – May 11 & 12

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    Ito makes his first North American appearance in Toronto, Canada Source: VIZ Media, MediaLab press releases Special Thanks to Jane Lui and Erik Jansen Toronto Public Library presents The Toronto Comic Arts Festival 2019 Saturday May 11th, 9am-5pm, and Sunday May 12th, 10am-5pm @ Toronto Reference Library, 789 Yonge Street, Toronto, Canada Free To Attend Website: torontocomics.com Twitter: @TorontoComics Facebook: facebook.com/TorontoComics Tumblr: torontocomics.tumblr.com TCAF, The Toronto Comic Arts Festival is proud to announce that acclaimed Japanese manga creator and international horror sensation Junji Ito will participate in TCAF as a Featured Guest and Official Poster Artist of the 2019 Festival, to be held May 11-12, 2019, in Toronto, Canada. Junji Ito is best known for his groundbreaking horror stories including Uzumaki, Gyo, Tomie, and The Enigma of Amigara Fault, and will travel to Toronto in support of his new short story collection Smashed: Junji Ito Story

    Dan Brereton`s Giantkiller comic series returns in a 20th Anniversary Expanded Hardcover Edition. Image courtesy of Dan Brereton. © Dan Brereton

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    Source: Giantkiller press release Official Site: Giantkiller Kickstarter Special Thanks to Dan Brereton and Matt Frank Award-winning comics creator Dan Brereton (Nocturnals) recently launched (and now fully-funded) a new Kickstarter campaign to collect his 1999 giant monster invasion spectacle Giantkiller, into a 20th Anniversary Expanded Hardcover Edition. For those of you not yet familiar, Giantkiller is a labor-of-love graphic novel, inspired by his obsession with Kaij? eiga (Japanese monster movies like Godzilla and Gamera) and Samurai cinema, “Along with a fond remembrance of my childhood stomping grounds in the shadow of Mount Diablo.” Dan adds, “The story takes place there -- and you’ll thank me later when I warn you -- those stomping grounds are almost totally destroyed in the course of the story!” Brereton feels it’s one of the coolest things he’s done in comics, “It was something that made me ridiculously happy while I was

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