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    Source: Shogakukan Publisher Shogakukan Inc. will release the Toho Special Effects All Monster Encyclopedia (?????????, Toho Tokusatsu Zen Kaijuu Zukan) in Japan on July 23rd. Celebrating the 60th anniversary of Godzilla, this large picture book profiles Toho monsters, aliens and super-humans featured in Toho`s FX movies, videos and television shows from the original GODZILLA (???, 1954) to the new GODZILLA (2014). The Toho Special Effects All Monster Encyclopedia features hundreds of characters, from obvious selections such as Toho`s top five monster stars -- Godzilla, Mothra, Rodan, King Ghidorah and Mechagodzilla -- to second-tier movie kaiju, obscure beasts, and also heroes and villains from TV series like RAINBOWMAN: PROFESSIONAL HITMAN (???????????, Ai no Senshi Reinbooman, 1972-73), ZONE FIGHTER (???????, Ryuusei Ningen Zoon, 1973) and GRANSAZERS (??????????, Chooseishin Guranseizaa, 2003-04). The entries are listed in order of production so Toho science fiction, horror and fantasy enthusiasts can easily

    GODZILLA TM & © Toho Co., Ltd. © 2014 Takarajimasha

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    Source: Takarajimasha, Inc. The wave of Japanese books celebrating Godzilla`s 60th anniversary continues with Godzilla Completely Deciphered (???????, Gojira Kanzen Kaidoku), coming this week from Takarajimasha. The book features a history of the Godzilla tokusatsu film series with ranging from Godzilla and biotechnology, Godzilla and the Cthulhu mythos, to the new Hollywood GODZILLA and the future of science fiction and FX films. Also included are profiles of the Toho films and monsters with photos and detailed data examining each from perspectives of science fiction, horror and fantasy. Publisher: Takarajimasha, Inc. Language: Japanese Size: B5 ISBN: 978-4800228963 Release Date: June 26, 2014 Price: ?1,512 (Approximately $14.81 US)

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    Source: IDW Publishing Special Thanks to Kahlil Schweitzer IDW Publishing has provided a preview of their Godzilla: Rulers of Earth Vol. 3 Trade Paperback collecting Godzilla: Rulers of Earth issues #9–12. Both Godzilla: Rulers of Earth Vol. 3 TPB and Godzilla: Rulers of Earth #13 will be available from comic shops and retailers tomorrow, June 25th. Godzilla: Rulers of Earth Vol. 3 TPB Writer: Chris Mowry Artist: Matt Frank, Jeff Zornow Colors: Priscilla Tramontano Editor: Bobby Curnow Cover: Jeff Zornow With many monsters now inhabiting a new home, peace seemingly descends on Earth. Little does humanity realize that the greatest danger now lurks under the waves. It all leads to the most cataclysmic monster battle of the ages! In-Store Date: June 25, 2014 Pages: 104 Cover Price: $17.99 ISBN: 978-1-63140-009-4

    Godzilla is wounded by Biollante in GODZILLA VS BIOLLANTE. © 1989 Toho Co., Ltd. © 2012 Miramax

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    Posters Autographed by FX Director Koichi Kawakita Source: Jungle Special Collectors Shop Event Site: animejungle.net/godzillavsbiollantescreening Special Thanks to Tetsu Shiota, Yoichi Kakuma, Arian Hinojosa and Mark Jaramillo A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE Last month, our friends at Jungle Special Collectors Shop partnered with the Japanese American Cultural and Community Center (JACCC) for a special Godzilla weekend in Los Angeles` Little Tokyo. The festivities included screenings of GODZILLA VS BIOLLANTE (??? VS ?????, Gojira Tai Biorante, 1989) at the Aratani Theater and the “G in Jungle” event that featured a showing of the daikaiju short film THE GOD OF CLAY (???????, Nendo no Kamisama, 2009/2011), exclusive merchandise for sale, and a Q&A and autograph session with guests Koichi Kawakita (FX director of the Heisei Godzilla series) and Norihiko Iwasaki (producer and owner of the FX company Marbling Fine Arts). One of the exclusive items

    GODZILLA ??? OFFICIAL BOOK. © 2014 LEGENDARY PICTURES PRODUCTIONS LLC & WARNER BROS ENTERTAINMENT INC. GODZILLA TM & © Toho Co., Ltd.

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    Source: Business-sha Co., Ltd. Publisher Business-sha Co. will release the Japanese language GODZILLA ??? OFFICIAL BOOK (???????????????????????, GODZILLA Gojira Ofisharubukku) for Legendary Pictures and Warner Bros` GODZILLA. The large format book will be available in Japan on June 30th. Contents • GODZILLA Photo Story • Character Profiles • Godzilla Data • Cast Interviews: Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Ken Watanabe, Elizabeth Olsen, Bryan Cranston, David Strathairn, Sally Hawkins, Juliette Binoche • Q&A with Producer Thomas Tull and Director Garreth Edwards • Ken Watanabe and Gareth Edwards in Tokyo • The Art of GODZILLA • Production Notes • LA Premiere Report • Cast and Crew Credits • Godzilla 28 Movie History: 1954-2004 Publisher: Business-sha Co., Ltd. Language: Japanese ISBN: 978-4828417615 Release Date: June 30, 2014 Price: ¥1,296 (Approximately $12.71 US) For more information on Warner Bros and Legendary Pictures` GODZILLA, please see the earlier coverage here

    A brief moment of peace is shattered in Godzilla: Rulers of Earth #13, coming next week from IDW. Image courtesy of IDW Publishing. © 2014 Toho Co., Ltd.

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    Godzilla: Rulers of Earth Vol. 3 Trade Paperback Also Coming Next Week Source: IDW Publishing Special Thanks to Kahlil Schweitzer A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE IDW Publishing has sent SciFi Japan an exclusive preview of the first five pages from Godzilla: Rulers of Earth #13. Both Godzilla: Rulers of Earth #13 and the Godzilla: Rulers of Earth Vol. 3 Trade Paperback collection will be available from comic shops and retailers on Wednesday, June 25th. Godzilla: Rulers of Earth #13 Story: Chris Mowry and Matt Frank Writer: Chris Mowry Artist: Jeff Zornow Colors: Priscilla Tramontano Letterer: Shawn Lee Editor: Bobby Curnow Cover: Jeff Zornow Retailer Incentive Variant Cover: Matt Frank, Colors by Josh Perez In-Store Date: June 25, 2014 Pages: 32 Cover Price: $3.99 A cataclysmic monster battle for all ages! As the Devonians move their plans into endgame and humanity meets them on the battlefield, Godzilla

    Matt Frank`s cover for Godzilla: Rulers of Earth #16. Image courtesy of IDW Publishing. © 2014 Toho Co., Ltd.

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    Source: IDW Publishing Special Thanks to Kahlil Schweitzer and Rosalind Morehead IDW Publishing has announced solicitations for Godzilla: Rulers of Earth #16 plus the second issue of the five part mini-series Godzilla: Cataclysm. Both titles are coming to comic book shops and retailers in September 2014. Godzilla: Rulers of Earth #16 Writer: Chris Mowry Artist: Matt Frank Colors: Priscilla Tramontano Editor: Bobby Curnow Cover: Matt Frank Tentative In-Store Date: September 2014 Pages: 32 Cover Price: $3.99 The epic story arc concludes! Godzilla comes face-to-face with his deadliest opponent yet! The end game of the series most conniving foe reaches its zenith. Will Godzilla be able to survive the day? And will the Earth want him to? The stunning climax to this four-part story is here. Retailer Incentive Variant Cover: Jeff Zornow Godzilla: Cataclysm #2 (of 5) Writer: Cullen Bunn Artist: Dave

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    Source: Chikyu-Boueigun (Japan) Japanese kaiju product manufacturer Chikyu-Boueigun has announced a new Godzilla 1954 statue for their Toho Monster Collection. Scheduled for release in September, the statue comes with a Godzilla 60th Anniversary display stand. Toho Monster Collection: Godzilla 60 Anniversary Edition Godzilla 1954/ ??????????????60????????1954 (Toho Kaijuu Korekushon Gojira 60 Shuunenkinen-ban Gojira 1954) Product Size: Height Approximately 24.5cm (9.65 Inches) Material: PVC Manufacturer: Chikyu-Boueigun Producer: Studio Nero Release Date: September 30, 2014 Price: ¥20,000 (Japan), $194.86 (United States) Product Code: 000797235

    GODZILLA TM & © Toho Co., Ltd. © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. © 2014 WIZKIDS/NECA, LLC

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    Collect Them All! Source: WizKids Games Official Movie Site: Godzillamovie.com Special Thanks to James O’Brien and Summer Mullins NECA`s popular line of Godzilla collectibles includes a set of collectible mini figures from the company`s WizKids Games imprint. Series 1 contains ten figures and features Godzilla designs from both the classic Toho series and the 2014 movie from Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures. The vintage lineup includes the original 1954 Godzilla, the 1962 design from KING KONG VS GODZILLA (??????????, Kingu Kongu Tai Gojira), 1967 design from SON OF GODZILLA (?????? ??????, Kaijuu-too no Kessen Gojira no Musuko), the Heisei design from the 1990s films, and Burning Godzilla from GODZILLA VS DESTOROYAH (???vs??????, Gojira Tai Desutoroia, 1995). From the 2014 film come three different Godzilla figures plus the monsters Femuto and Hokmuto. Each collectible figure features an incredibly detailed sculpt and is carefully hand painted.

    Photo courtesy of Diamond Select Toys. © 2014 Diamond Select Toys. GODZILLA and the character design are trademarks of Toho Co., Ltd. © 1995, 2014 Toho Co., Ltd.

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    Source: Diamond Select Toys press release Special Thanks to Zach Oat It`s almost time for Comic-Con International in San Diego, and Diamond Select Toys will be hanging out at Booth 2607, showing off some cool new products and selling some amazingly cool toys! Check out the exclusives DST and Diamond Comics, and various retailers around the show floor will be offering at the SDCC! Godzilla Burning Godzilla SDCC Exclusive Vinyl Bust Bank A Diamond Select Toys Release! Godzilla is more than just a giant monster -- he`s also a walking nuclear reactor! This new, limited-edition vinyl bank of the King of All Monsters depicts him as he appeared in 1995`s GODZILLA VS. DESTOROYAH (???vs??????, Gojira Tai Desutoroia), when his atomic heart began to overheat. With an all-new black-and-orange color scheme, this 8-inch bust bank features collectible-quailty paint applications, as well as a coin slot on his

    Photo courtesy of Warner Bros. © 2014 LEGENDARY PICTURES PRODUCTIONS LLC & WARNER BROS ENTERTAINMENT INC. GODZILLA TM & © Toho Co., Ltd.

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    Sale Today, Friday the 13th Source: WBshop Special Thanks to Zahra Bidar Warner Bros. has asked SciFi Japan to alert Godzilla fans about a special Friday the 13th sale on Godzilla merchandise. The Warner Bros. online store WBshop.com is having a one day Flash Sale today! Enter code WBFRIDAY13 to save 13% on all Godzilla shirts, figures, giant 20-ounce mugs, and more! About Warner Bros. Consumer Products Warner Bros. Consumer Products, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company, is one of the leading licensing and retail merchandising organizations in the world. For more information on Warner Bros and Legendary Pictures` GODZILLA, please see the earlier coverage here on SciFi Japan: GODZILLA RETURNS! Legendary Pictures Previews GODZILLA and PACIFIC RIM at Comic-Con Legendary Pictures Sets GODZILLA Release Date Warner Bros and Legendary Announce Cast and Start of

    Photos courtesy of Bluefin. Sailor Venus © Naoko Takeuchi ? PNP ? Toei Animation. Kiryu © 2003 TOHO PICTURES, INC. TM?© 2003?2013 TOHO CO.,LTD. Piccolo © BIRD STUDIO / Shueisha ? Fuji Television ? Toei Animation

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    Bandai Figures to be Sold in Japan and America Source: Bluefin Corp. Bandai Tamashii Nations Official Site: tamashii.jp (Japan) Special Thanks to Xavier Lim Distributor Bluefin Corp. has provided product specs and high-res photos for upcoming limited edition figures and collectibles available in Japan and parts of Asia only through the Tamashii web store this October. These items will be released in North America through Bluefin in November. Fans and collectors can purchase Bandai Tamashii Nations products from authorized Bluefin dealers, including SciFi Japan`s sponsor Anime Jungle. FiguartsZERO: Piccolo/ ???????ZERO ???? The much anticipated fifth title in the popular FiguartsZERO DRAGON BALL Z (???????Z, Doragon Booru Zetto) series will be everyone’s favorite Namekian, Piccolo. An interchangeable right hand part is included, allowing for recreation of two out of this world attack poses! The billowing cape and smoke effects come together to

    NARUTO SHIPPUDEN ULTIMATE NINJA STORM REVOLUTION from BANDAI NAMCO Games. Photo courtesy of VIZ Media. © 2002MK - 2007SP

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    VIZ Media Highlights an Array of Games, Figures and Beverages Featuring the World’s Most Popular Ninja Source: VIZ Media, MediaLab press releases Official Site: naruto.com Special Thanks to Elizabeth Ellis, Jane Lui and Erik Jansen VIZ Media, LLC, the largest distributor and licensor of manga and anime in North America, has announced several new license partners for forthcoming products featuring its popular NARUTO SHIPPUDEN manga and anime property. VIZ Media is the global master licensor for NARUTO and NARUTO SHIPPUDEN. Video game company Bandai Namco Games of America Inc., board game and trading card developer Cryptozoic Entertainment, Japanese figure manufacturers, GECCO Corp. and Bandai Co., Ltd, as well as Saito Inryo Industry Co., Ltd.’s Ramune Japanese soft drink importer JFC International inc., are among the brand partners to license NARUTO SHIPPUDEN for an array of exciting upcoming products set for release in coming months. Leading video

    The Kiryu Heavy Arms version of MechaGodzilla joins the articulated S.H.MonsterArts figure series this October. Photo courtesy of Bluefin. © 2003 TOHO PICTURES,INC.?TM?© 2003?2014 TOHO CO.,LTD.

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    Articulated Bandai Figure to be Sold in Japan and America Source: Bluefin Corp. S.H.MonsterArts Official Site: tamashii.jp/shma (Japan) Special Thanks to Xavier Lim Last October, Bandai`s S.H.MonsterArts advanced monster action figure series released the MFS-3 (Multi-purpose Fighting System-3) Type 3 Kiryu version of Mechagodzilla from the film GODZILLA AGAINST MECHAGODZILLA (???×?????, Gojira x Mekagojira, 2002). This October, the line will add the Kiryu Heavy Arms incarnation from the sequel, GODZILLA: TOKYO SOS (???×???×????? ??SOS, Gojira Tai Mosura Tai Mekagojira Tokyo Esu Oo Esu, 2003). Only available in Asia as an exclusive from Bandai`s Premium Tamashii Web Shop, the S.H.MonsterArts Kiryu Heavy Arms will be made specially available to US S.H.MonsterArts fans via Bluefin. The cyborg is represented meticulously in the form taken after recovering from severe battle. With included interchangeable parts, Kiryu Heavy Arms can transform into a "High Mobility Type" and "Heavy Arms Type". Set includes

    Photo courtesy of NECA. GODZILLA TM & © Toho Co., Ltd. © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. © 2014 NECA, Inc.

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    Source: NECA Official Movie Site: Godzillamovie.com Special Thanks to Summer Mullins NECA has released new photos of their Godzilla – 24” Head To Tail Action Figure, based on the new GODZILLA from Warner Bros and Legendary Pictures. This highly detailed figure is 12? tall and measures 24” long from head to tail. Featuring over 25 points of articulation, a bendable tail, and sound effects (batteries included), the Godzilla – 24” Head To Tail Action Figure will be released in July. About NECA, Inc. NECA (National Entertainment Collectibles Association) provides wholesale merchandise based on a wide variety of licenses. They are one of the largest

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

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    Source: Diamond Select Toys press release Special Thanks to Zach Oat The June issue of Previews, the monthly catalog of Diamond Comic Distributors, list several new product announcements from Diamond Select Toys including a Mechagodzilla Metal Bottle Opener. Most items will be released sometime in the fall, and can be pre-ordered today at your local comic shop, favorite online retailer, or from DiamondSelectToys.com! Godzilla: Mechagodzilla Metal Bottle Opener A Diamond Select Toys release! Constructed of Space Titanium, Mechagodzilla battled the real Godzilla to a standstill on more than one occasion, and was only defeated when his head was torn completely from his body. Now his head lives on as the newest Godzilla bottle opener from DST! Made of solid metal, this 4" tall rendering of Mechagodzilla`s noggin can hang on your refrigerator or slip into your pocket, ready at a moment`s notice to open a bottle,

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    VIZ Media Imprint to Release All-Ages Manga Inspired by the Latest Generation of POKÉMON Video Games Source: VIZ Media, MediaLab press releases Special Thanks to Elizabeth Ellis and Erik Jansen VIZ Media, LLC, the largest distributor and licensor of anime and manga in North America, has announced the acquisition of the domestic publishing and digital media rights for the Pokémon Adventures X & Y manga series. The manga is based on the POKÉMON X and POKÉMON Y video games, which launched globally for the Nintendo 3DS family of systems in October 2013. The new release will launch the latest story arc for the popular entertainment property and joins VIZ Media’s expansive catalog of POKÉMON manga and anime titles. The Pokémon Adventures X & Y series is rated ‘A’ for All Ages and will debut its first volume in print and digitally in December under the company’s Perfect

    Image courtesy of IDW Publishing. © 2014 Toho Co., Ltd.

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    A Look Behind the Scenes of IDW`s Godzilla Comics Source: IDW Publishing Special Thanks to Kahlil Schweitzer A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE IDW Publishing has sent SciFi Japan an exclusive preview of their upcoming one-shot, Godzilla: The IDW Era. The issue goes will be available from comic shops and retailers on Wednesday, June 11th. The King of the Monsters is no stranger to comics, but no other company has brought him to the comic page like IDW! Packed with a monstrous amount of artwork, this special edition book takes you through every Godzilla series from IDW featuring work from the creators that helped make IDW`s Godzilla the fan-favorite. Godzilla: The IDW Era Writer: Mike Ford Artists: various Production: Rebekah Cahalin Editor: Bobby Curnow Creative Consultant: Chris Mowry Cover: Matt Frank In-Store Date: June 11, 2014 Pages: 32 Cover Price: $3.99

    Sideshow Collectibles is releasing a 60 tall Godzilla statue sculpted by former Toho FX director Koichi Kawakita. Photo courtesy of Sideshow Collectibles. GODZILLA TM & © Toho Co., Ltd. © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.

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    High End Collectible Shipping in August 2014 Source: Sideshow Collectibles Special Thanks to Tara Duffy Sideshow Collectibles is proud to present the Kawakita Godzilla Statue from Styles on Video. Legendary director and special effects supervisor Koichi Kawakita (GODZILLA VS BIOLLANTE - GODZILLA VS DESTOROYAH) along with Hollywood Collector`s Gallery, are thrilled to introduce a new prop replica of Godzilla based on the iconic bronze statue near Tokyo`s Hibiya Park. Developed in the same scale, this fiberglass statue used the original casting of the Hibiya Godzilla to make this piece as accurate as possible. Featuring a newly designed and sculpted face and expression by Director Kawakita, inspired by his own interpretation of the newborn Godzilla, this King of Monsters is the ultimate Godzilla centerpiece for your collection! Product Details Distributor: Sideshow Collectibles Manufacturer: Styles on Video Product Size: 60" H (1524mm) x 24" W (609.6mm) x 42" L

    Godzilla (2014) joins the S.H.MonsterArts advanced monster action figure line in September. Photo courtesy of Bluefin. © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. © Legendary All Rights Reserved. GODZILLA and the character design are trademarks of Toho Co.,Ltd.

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    Product Specs and High-Res Photos of Upcoming Godzilla Figure from Bandai Source: Bluefin Corp. S.H.MonsterArts Official Site: tamashii.jp/shma (Japan) Special Thanks to Xavier Lim 2014 marks the 60th anniversary of Godzilla`s creation, highlighted by the new hit film from Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures. Now this latest incarnation of the King of the Monsters comes to Bandai`s popular S.H.MonsterArts advanced monster action figure series. The S.H.MonsterArts line feature sculpts rendered with unprecedented detail by the renowned Yuji Sakai (Godzilla Complete Works). All figures in this series include multiple (generally two dozen or more) points of articulation to achieve a never before seen range of movement. The S.H.Monster Arts Godzilla (2014) is expertly sculpted, offering a realistic silhouette of the monster from head to tail that is not only represented in stunning accuracy, but is articulated for epic posing possibilities. Godzilla’s jaw is also jointed, allowing for

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