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    TM & © Toho Co., Ltd. © 2014 Yuji Kaida

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    Source: Aspect, Co. For 30 years, master kaiju illustrator, Yuji Kaida, has amazed fans worldwide with his paintings for CD and home video covers, posters, model kits, dioramas and more. In February, his work was displayed at the “ART OF KAIJU: Monster Artist Yuji Kaida Original Exhibition” at the the Yubari International Fantastic Film Festival. Now, in celebration of the 60th anniversary of Godzilla and the Japanese release of the Hollywood GODZILLA, comes Kaida`s new art book, Godzilla Illustrations (??????????????, Gojira Irasutoreeshonzu). This latest collection features Kaida`s Godzilla and Toho monster works published in full color, along with a new interview. The book will be released in Japan on July 29th. Author: Yuji Kaida Publisher: Aspect Language: Japanese Size: A4 Pages: 128 ISBN: 978-757223479 Release Date: July 29, 2014 Price: ?3,000 (Approximately $29.23 US)

    TM & © Toho Co., Ltd. © 2014 Futabasha Publishers Ltd.

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    Source: Futabasha Publishers Ltd. The King of the Monsters joins Futabasha Publishers` "Common Knowledge" series with Common Knowledge of Godzilla (??????, Gojira-no Joushiki), released in Japan on July 4th. The book covers Godzilla`s 60th anniversary with profiles of all 28 films produced by Toho as well as the new GODZILLA by Warner Bros and Legendary Pictures. Also featured are related Toho monster movies featuring the likes of Mothra, Rodan and Varan. Publisher: Futabasha Publishers, Ltd. Language: Japanese Size: B6 Pages: 196 ISBN: 978-4575306965 Release Date: July 4, 2014 Price: ?600 (Approximately $5.88 US)

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

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    New Japanese Toho Monster Book Source: Kodansha Ltd. The Japanese publisher Kodansha will release the Mook Godzilla Character Encyclopedia: Toho Special Effects Movie Complete History (??? ???????? ????????, Gojira Kyarakutaa Taizen Toho Tokusatsu Eiga Zenshi) on July 15th. This deluxe edition book looks back at 60 years of Godzilla (described as "the monster born to dominate the world") with profiles of the 28 films in the Toho series. Popular monsters like Mothra and King Ghidorah from the Toho special effects movies are also featured. Godzilla Character Encyclopedia: Toho Special Effects Movie Complete History also includes a section devoted to the new GODZILLA by Warner Bros and Legendary Pictures. Publisher: Kodansha Ltd. Language: Japanese Size: AB Pages: 176 ISBN: 978-4062190046 Release Date: July 15, 2014 (Japan) Price: ?3,800 (Approximately $37.51 US) For more information on Warner Bros and Legendary Pictures` GODZILLA, please

    Win the new GODZILLA Keepsake Ornament from Hallmark! Photo courtesy of Hallmark. GODZILLA TM & © Toho Co., Ltd. © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.

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    Source: Hallmark Cards, Inc. Special Thanks to Kristi Ernsting Hallmark Cards, Inc. is offering SciFi Japan readers a chance to win their new Godzilla Keepsake Ornament. Based on the film GODZILLA by Warner Bros. and Legendary Pictures, the figurine is sculpted by Orville Wilson and stands 3?" tall. It also features sounds from the new movie... hear Godzilla in action at the press of a button! We’ve hidden a 4-digit code somewhere in the latest episode of our SciFi JAPAN TV web series. Click here to watch SciFi JAPAN TV #19: Kaiju Bar, find the code and email it to us for your chance to win this great ornament for free! If you would rather purchase the Godzilla Keepsake Ornament, it is available now at Hallmark Gold Crown stores (U.S. only) and will also be sold online at Hallmark.com starting July 21, 2014 (U.S. only). The

    Bandai will be selling a limited edition Godzilla 60th Anniversary Figure exclusively at San Diego Comic-Con 2014. Photo courtesy of Bandai. Godzilla ® & © 2014 Toho Co., Ltd.

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    Source: Bandai press release Bandai America, Inc. returns to Comic-Con this year with all new Limited Edition products for sale at the Bandai booth -- this includes 3 new Power Rangers exclusive items and 1 new Godzilla exclusive to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the iconic monster. Find out how you can enter to win a chance to voice a character in a POWER RANGERS episode, take a photo against the Bandai photo wall, and show off your best Power Rangers cosplay for a chance to receive a Limited Edition giveaway (while supplies last). Stop by the booth for details! Godzilla 60th Anniversary Figure in Exclusive Diorama Packaging To celebrate the 60th anniversary of the most iconic monster of all time, Bandai is releasing a limited edition 6.5“ vinyl Godzilla figure in exclusive diorama packaging. The “King of the Monsters” has taken many forms throughout his 60

    Cinefex No.138 profiles the visual effects of GODZILLA. © 2014 LEGENDARY PICTURES PRODUCTIONS LLC & WARNER BROS ENTERTAINMENT INC. GODZILLA TM & © Toho Co., Ltd.

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    Source: Cinefex LLC. Official Site: cinefex.com (US), cinefex.jp (Japan) The visual effects of Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures’ GODZILLA are profiled in the current issue of Don Shay`s excellent Cinefex magazine. Cinefex No.138 is now on sale and can be purchased from retailers and cinefex.com. The issue has two cover variants, giving readers their choice of THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN 2 or CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE WINTER SOLDIER. In September, the main articles of Cinefex No.138 will be included in the Japanese edition of the magazine. Cinefex No.34 (Japanese Version) will feature GODZILLA on the cover. Cinefex No.138 (July 2014) Contents: ? O`Brien vs Dawley: The First Great Rivalry in Visual Effects Article by Stephen Czerkas Long before King Kong and Mighty Joe Young, stop-motion pioneer Willis O`Brien joined with producer Herbert M. Dawley to create The Ghost of Slumber Mountain. The silent film

    © TOMY. TM & © 1964, 2014 TOHO CO.,LTD.

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    Source: Takara Tomy Co. This month, Takara Tomy Company will release a new Godzilla car for their Tomica line of mini diecast vehicles. It will be the latest addition to their Dream Tomica series, which features cars based on popular kids` franchises and characters such as Pikachu, Hello Kitty, Batman and Transformers. Dream Tomica Godzilla/ ??????? ??? Manufacturer: Takara Tomy Brand: Tomica Vehicle Make: Renault Item No.: 4904810804574 Package Size: W78 × H41 × D39mm Release Date: July 19, 2014 Price: ¥700 (Approximately $6.89 US)

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

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    Source: Titan Books Official Site: titanbooks.com/godzilla-the-official-movie-novelization Special Thanks to Tom Green and Greg Cox Publisher Titan Books and author Greg Cox are offering SciFi Japan readers a chance to win Godzilla: The Official Movie Novelization, based on the new GODZILLA by Warner Bros. and Legendary Pictures (screenplay by Max Borenstein, story by David Callaham). An epic rebirth of Toho’s iconic Godzilla, this spectacular adventure pits the world’s most famous monster against malevolent creatures who, bolstered by humanity’s scientific arrogance, threaten our very existence. Godzilla: The Official Movie Novelization is written by Greg Cox, the New York Times bestselling author of the official novelizations of Man of Steel and The Dark Knight Rises and several hugely popular Star Trek novels. He has also written successful tie-ins for Countdown, Infinite Crisis and many more. Cox is a consulting editor for Tor Books and was nominated in 2008 for

    Godzilla-E.G.: Godzilla 2014. © BANDAI CO.,LTD 2014. © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. © Legendary All Rights Reserved. GODZILLA and the character design are trademarks of Toho Co.,Ltd.

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    Transforming Japanese Figures to be released July 12th Source: Bandai Co., Ltd. Official Site: b-boys.jp/godzilla (Japan) In March 2014, Bandai introduced the Godzilla-E.G. (??????) line with Godzilla, Mothra, King Ghidorah, Gigan and Mechagodzilla. Each toy transforms from "E.G." (an egg-shaped capsule) mode to "A.T." (attack) figure mode in three steps. With Toho releasing the new GODZILLA by Warner Bros. and Legendary Pictures in Japan on July 25th, Bandai will add two new movie figures to the Godzilla-E.G. series. Godzilla-E.G.: Godzilla 2014/ ?????? ???2014 Manufacturer: Bandai Item No.: 4543112892195000 Release Date: July 12, 2014 Price: ¥1,080 (Approximately $9.85 US) Godzilla-E.G.: Muto/ ?????? ???? Manufacturer: Bandai Item No.: 4543112892225000 Release Date: July 12, 2014 Price: ¥1,080 (Approximately $9.85 US) For more information on Warner Bros and Legendary Pictures` GODZILLA, please see the earlier coverage here on SciFi Japan: GODZILLA RETURNS!

    © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. © Legendary All Rights Reserved. GODZILLA and the character design are trademarks of Toho Co.,Ltd.

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    Japanese Soft Vinyl Figures Go on Sale in July Source: Bandai Co., Ltd. This month, Bandai`s long-running "Movie Monster Series" of Japanese soft vinyl figures will release Godzilla 2014 and Muto from the new GODZILLA by Warner Bros. and Legendary Pictures. The Godzilla 2014 captures the look of the latest incarnation of the King of the Monsters, with particular detail focused on the creature`s neck and thick, trunk-like legs. The figure comes with moveable arms and legs. The Muto figure represents the male, flying version of Godzilla`s latest foe. The toy comes with moveable parts, allowing Muto to be posed in an intense battle with Godzilla. Movie Monster Series: Godzilla 2014/ ????????????? ???2014 Manufacturer: Bandai Item No.: 470663300 Product Size: Height Approximately 145mm (Approximately 5.7 Inches) Material: Soft Vinyl Release Date: July 12, 2014 Price: ¥1,500 (Approximately $14.79 US) Movie Monster Series: Muto/ ????????????? ???? Manufacturer:

    Photo courtesy of Bluefin. © BIRD STUDIO / Shueisha ? Fuji Television ? Toei Animation

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    Coming November/December 2014 Source: Bluefin Corp. press release Special Thanks to Xavier Lim Maybe it wasn`t a thousand years, but at last the Legendary Super Saiyan Broly is being brought to life by S.H.Figuarts via overwhelming U.S. fan demand! Introduced in the 1993 movie DRAGON BALL Z 8: THE BURNING BATTLES (???????Z ?????!!?????????, Doragon Booru Zetto Moetsukiro!! Nessen Ressen Choo-Gekisen) -- released in the U.S. as DRAGON BALL Z: BROLY — THE LEGENDARY SUPER SAIYAN -- Broly would return to challenge Goku and his friends in multiple films. The S.H.Figuarts Broly comes in at approximately 7.5 inches high, appropriately taller than other S.H.Figuarts DRAGON BALL characters. His overwhelming power and muscular build are captured with meticulous sculpting detail. Recreate some of Broly’s more infamous scenes with the additional facial expression parts including one maniacal smirking face and the other being a berserk-like scream. Additional

    © 2014 Toho Co., Ltd. © 2014 Shogakukan Inc.

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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)

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

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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

    TM?© 1954?2014 TOHO CO.,LTD.

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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.

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