Source: Diamond Comic Distributors Special Thanks to Deborah Moreland Diamond Comic Distributors has provided SciFi Japan with information and photos for a half-dozen new Godzilla items that will be available in comic book shops beginning April 2015. These Godzilla products are also listed in Diamond`s February Previews Catalog, on sale now. Find your nearest comic shop at findcomicshop.
GODZILLA 12-IN LONG 1995 BURNING VER ACTION FIGURE (C: 1-1-2) Celebrating the most famous kaiju of all time, NECA continues to explore the classic decade-spanning Godzilla franchise! This version of the beloved monster is based on the 1995 movie GODZILLA VS DESTOROYAH (???????????, Gojira vs Desutoria). The figure stands over 6" tall, with a head-to-tail measurement of over 12" long. It features incredible "burning" details, a bendable tail, and nearly 30 points of articulation! Manufacturer: NECA UPC: 6-34482-42811-5 Pre-order Item Code: FEB152299 Previews Page: 497 SRP: $21.99 In Comic Shops: April 29, 2015
GODZILLA VINYL WARS: GODZILLA 2000 SOFUBI (C: 1-1-2) Godzilla: Vinyl Wars is a collaboration between Japan`s classic sofubi manufacturers and cutting-edge toy maker MEDICOM Toy. Each release in GVW is a reproduction of a classic Toho sofubi from the `60s through today, released legitimately for Western collectors for the first time ever. These hand-crafted, hand-painted figures inspired the designer toy movement, and will hold a place of high honor in your collection! This Previews Exclusive features the King of the Monsters as seen in GODZILLA 2000 (???2000 ?????, Gojira Nisen Mireniamu, 1999)! The figure stands approximately 23cm (9") inches tall. “MEDICOM continues to offer a great line of Godzilla Sofubi to western collectors, helping give this classic monster a new, streamlined look with every piece coming to comic book shops,” said Diamond Purchasing Manager Eric Burkhardt. Manufacturer: MARMIT/MEDICOM Toy Pre-Order Item Code: JUL148232 Previews Page: 518 SRP: $65.00 In Comic Shops: May 27, 2015
GODZILLA: VINYL WARS PRETTY GODZILLA 2 SOFUBI (C: 1-1-2) Godzilla: Vinyl Wars is a collaboration between Japan`s classic sofubi manufacturers and cutting-edge toy maker Medicom Toy. Each release in GVW is a reproduction of a classic Toho sofubi from the `60s through today, released legitimately for Western collectors for the first time ever. These hand-crafted, hand-painted figures inspired the designer toy movement, and will hold a place of high honor in your collection! Long sought after by collectors, Sofubi Life`s 2006 giant release remains a cult hit. Newly reissued in a green deco, this figure stands approximately 35cm (13.8") inches tall Manufacturer: SOFUBI LIFE/MEDICOM Toy Item Code: NOV148119 Previews Page: 518 Product Size: 13.8? SRP: $100.00 In Comic Shops: July 29, 2015
GODZILLA: VINYL WARS GODZILLA MINI SOFUBI (C: 1-1-2) Godzilla: Vinyl Wars is a collaboration between Japan`s classic sofubi manufacturers and cutting-edge toy maker Medicom Toy. Each release in GVW is a reproduction of a classic Toho sofubi from the `60s through today, released legitimately for Western collectors for the first time ever. These hand-crafted, hand-painted figures inspired the designer toy movement, and will hold a place of high honor in your collection! Bear Model originally released this classic sofubi to adoring collectors in Japan. Figure stands approximately 23cm (9"). Manufacturer: BEAR MODEL/MEDICOM Toy Item Code: OCT148402 Previews Page: 518 Product Size: 9? SRP: $30.00 In Comic Shops: June 24, 2015
GODZILLA: VINYL WARS GODZILLA SOFUBI GODZILLA VS HEDORAH VER (C: 1-1-2) Godzilla: Vinyl Wars is a collaboration between Japan`s classic sofubi manufacturers and cutting-edge toy maker MEDICOM Toy. Each release in GVW is a reproduction of a classic Toho sofubi from the `60s through today, released legitimately for Western collectors for the first time ever. These hand-crafted, hand-painted figures inspired the designer toy movement, and will hold a place of high honor in your collection! 2005 saw the initial release by CCP (Character Contents Production) of their 1971 Godzilla sofubi from GODZILLA VS HEDORAH (???????, Gojira Tai Hedora, 1971). Since then, CCP has released color variants, few pieces of which have made their way Stateside. Now CCP and MEDICOM reissue this classic look for North American audiences! Sculpt includes damaged left eye as seen in the film. Manufacturer: CCP/MEDICOM Toy Item Code: OCT148403 Previews Page: 518 SRP: $70.00 In Comic Shops: June 24, 2015
GODZILLA VINYL WARS: MINILLA SOFUBI (C: 1-1-2) Godzilla: Vinyl Wars is a collaboration between Japan`s classic sofubi manufacturers and cutting-edge toy maker MEDICOM Toy. Each release in GVW is a reproduction of a classic Toho sofubi from the `60s through today, released legitimately for Western collectors for the first time ever. These hand-crafted, hand-painted figures inspired the designer toy movement, and will hold a place of high honor in your collection! The M1go sofu of Minilla, the Son of Godzilla, stands approximately 22cm (8.7") tall. Manufacturer: M1GO/MEDICOM Toy Item Code: NOV148122 Previews Page: 518 Product Size: 8.7? SRP: $60.00 In Comic Shops: July 29, 2015
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