Bandai Museum Kameba Figure Review

Kameba was featured in the film, Space Amoeba aka Yog the Space Monster. The premise goes, strange amoebas from outer space arrives on earth, specifically on a remote island somewhere. Any animal that the amoebas possess, turns into a large monster, in this case a large turtle. This figure was distributed through Bandai Museum, but X-Plus was contracted to sculpt this piece.

X-Plus (USA) Godzilla 1964 (Mothra Vs Godzilla) Figure Review

Continuing the hype of S.H. MonsterArts Godzilla '64 to be released in July (August in America), I will review another Godzilla 1964 figure that was made by X-Plus (USA). X-Plus (Japan) are well known for their highly detailed kaiju figures with an accurate paint job. Let's see how their American branch did.

Iwakura Ganime Figure Review

Ganime is one out of three monsters that starred in Toho's kaiju movie, Space Amoeba. Ganime was created when a space amoeba crash landed on earth then possessed a stone crab after Gezora's attack was thwarted, forming the creature you see here. Ganime was one out 13 other figures to be randomly sold through Iwakura/Orion's Godzilla Ver. 3:  Godzilla's Son Collection series. All figures were packaged in the same (blind) box art.

Kaiyodo Revoltech Type 66 Maser Cannon Review

To be honest, I've been on the fence on this one for a while now. While I unanimously dislike any threat against Godzilla since I was a kid, this toy did look really cool. The price though was always the main reason for me to not pull the trigger, till now. I was able to purchase this toy for a great deal and am looking forward to seeing everything out of the box.

Bandai USA Burning Godzilla (2nd Version) Review

I normally ignored all figures distributed by Bandai USA because I was not impressed with their final products in the past. This impression stuck with me as my collection of authentic Japanese figures continued to grow. In this world, there is always one exception that challenge your principle, this case being one of them. I found this figure in a local K-Mart and for some reason, this toy seemed very appealing. Well, the figure was pretty cheap, so I felt like there was little or nothing lose.

Marmit Anguirus 1968 (Pre-painted Built-Up Model Kit) Review

Anguirus was released by Marmit in 2008 as a pre-painted built vinyl figure. There was another version of this figure sold as an unpainted unassembled model kit, so a collector had the choice of having their figure already made or as a custom project. A few sources cited that the unpainted model kit version actually was released in 2006, which implies that the "already made" version might have been released two years later. The technicality is not that important because both versions are a joy to have.

Where Do I Buy My Godzilla Figures?

For those, who are new to collecting Godzilla figures or just need some quick references, I'd like to share what online stores I personally shop starting with the place most frequently visited. This article serves as a quick shopping guide, based on my experiences.

CCP Mothra Vs Godzilla Variant

In a previous post, I reviewed CCP's original Mothra Vs Godzilla figure. I also have a variant of the same mold here. Here is a short review.

Did You Know That....

Did you know that X-Plus once had an American distribution arm that made toys for the U.S. market? I had no idea of their existence until a buddy of mine (WimpLo) happen to buy this for me in Kawaii-Kon years ago: X-Plus' Godzilla GMK figure.

Bandai Ultimate Monsters: Gigan, King Caesar, and Ebirah

Besides the common six inch scale figures and above, I enjoy collecting smaller toys as well. Years ago, while living in Oahu, I was fortunate enough to find these figures from a local hobby/anime shop. Bandai Ultimate Monsters made six different figures of monsters from Godzilla Final Wars (GFW) that were individually boxed under the same box art, meaning you have no idea what monster you will have inside. Through my numerous attempts, I was able to collect up to three different monsters.

CCP: Mothra Vs Godzilla Figure Review

I haven't done a kaiju figure review for a while (don't worry, I didn't quit kaiju figure collecting), so now seems like the right time to go back to my roots and do another one. Tamashii Nations has shocked the collectors' world when they announced that the S.H. MonsterArts line will now include Godzilla 1964 as their first articulated Showa figure produced. With such good news still buzzing around the discussion threads, I feel that doing this review seems appropriate. Today, I will review, CCP's Mothra Vs Godzilla figure (actual name of the figure).

Bandai Heisei Mothra Larva Review

Growing up, I was always fond of the baby version of Mothra instead of the adult form ever since I saw Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster at a young age. That movie was the earliest flick that I remember, so the larva has a certain nostalgic value to me. Naturally, Godzilla vs Mothra is one of my favorite flicks from the Heisei Era, and owning the Larval stage of Mothra was inevitable.

Echo Bridge Ent. Presents Godzilla VS Biollante!

For the first time on DVD, Echo Bridge Entertainment has finally provided Godzilla fans with one of the most renown movies from the Hesei era, Godzilla VS Biollante! Although fans are already familiar with the plot and monsters that starred in it, this movie was not widely distributed in USA since the early 90's through VHS. This DVD has the original Japanese dialogue with English subtitles, or set it up with English dubbing.

S.H. MonsterArts Fire Rodan Review

Rodan has always been one of Godzilla's most dependable allies, when they're not fighting each other. Fire Rodan was introduced in Godzilla vs MechaGodzilla II. Rodan's role was in this movie the sole protector of Baby Godzilla, whose egg was in the same nest that Rodan hatched in. Godzilla confronted Rodan, and the two fought each other, which Rodan lost. Eventually, Rodan fully recovered and the radiation absorbed from Godzilla's energy evolved the pteranodon into Fire Rodan. Fire Rodan was the 5th monster released by S.H. MonsterArts (6th including web exclusive Little Godzilla).

S.H. MonsterArts Vs. Tamashii Stage Act 4

When I rate my favorite figures, articulation usually isn't on the top of my list because I mostly admire a toy's exterior design, details, and color, instead of poseability. However, since I started collecting S.H. MonsterArts figures, playing with their level of articulation became fun. Eventually, I began to practice my figure posing skills, which I still think needs a lot of work. I've always been fascinated by quite a number of photos online featuring S.H. MonsterArts toys cleverly displayed mid-air on some action stands, so I looked for anything on sale that could do the job.

Godzilla 50th Anniversary Box Set's Godzilla 1984 Figure Review

Bandai's Godzilla 50th Anniversary Box Set is one of the most popular figure sets to this date, because the bundle included every Godzilla suit interpretation on six inch figures. Perhaps the figure that received the most praise could have been Godzilla 1984. This collectible item is the most accurate figure Bandai has made based on the Godzilla '84 suit. There was a toy made before in the late 80's that was released alongside the standard 8 inch series, but the problem was that the first version of Godzilla '84 not only stood 6 inches, but the overall look wasn't that good either. So, let's see why Memorial Box version is praised by many!

Bandai Museum Gigan Review

Before Bandai Museum's first location officially closed in Matsudo, Chiba, they sold exclusive figures that could only be purchased from their location. Gigan (Showa) was one of the last two Godzilla-related figures that Bandai Museum released. What's even more interesting is X-Plus was contracted to create this limited edition toy, opposed to having Bandai reuse their previous molds.

X-Plus Varan 1958 (25 cm) Figure Review

A lot of buzz swarmed amongst figure collectors when X-Plus officially announced the release of Varan 1958 in the 30 cm line. Anticipations ran high, and in the end their wait was worth it. Varan (30 cm edition) stood on it's own two feet, a pose that is probably favored by most. Continuing the positive sales results, X-Plus released another version of Varan in the 25 cm edition. Except this time, Varan is in his crawling position.

A Christmas Special with Biollante!

I wanted to review this figure for a while, but my plans has been delayed to this special day. Since the holiday seasons are here, and the colors of Christmas involves predominantly red and green, the time has come to finally feature one of my favorite figures that isn't Godzilla and has red and green colors: Marmit Monster Heaven Biollante! Marmit's Monster Heaven series have consistently produced fabulous figures as of late and I personally think this gem is one of them. So, let's take a quick look at what makes this monster one of my fave raves!

Y-MSF Godzilla 1964 Review

I've had this figure on my want list for a while now, but the only thing that stopped me was the price which was around $40. As soon as I found one for a cheaper price, I had to pull the trigger. Godzilla 1964 is one of my favorite versions of the monster because  this suit was used in Mothra vs Godzilla, where Godzilla fought two Mothra hatchlings toward the end.