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     Source: Bandai Co., Ltd.   Photo courtesy of Bandai. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS.. Bandai celebrates the 20th anniversary of ULTRAMAN NEXUS (ウルトラマンネクサス, Urutoraman Nekusasu, 2004-05) with a new release in their capsule toy line. Part of the "Ultimate Luminous" series that includes a toy with a light up feature (this time, a demolished building), the new set offers Ultraman Nexus in his Junis Blue form plus new blue versions of the Chrome Chester α/β/γ and Strike Chester vehicles from the NEXUS show. Also included is a Astra Red Color Timer Ver. figure of Astra from ULTRAMAN LEO (ウルトラマンレオ, Urutoraman Reo, 1974-75), a series now celebrating its 50th anniversary. The "Ultimate Luminous Ultraman 21" toys are now available at Gashapon Bandai Official Shop specialty stores for Bandai's new Gashapon products, toy stores, mass merchandisers, and electronics stores throughout Japan. Gashapon (ガシャポン) is a best-selling Bandai toy

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     Source: Bandai Co., Ltd.   Photo courtesy of Bandai. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. In celebration of both Godzilla's 70th anniversary and the 30th anniversary of the High Grade capsule toy line, Bandai is releasing a lineup of HG figures of popular monsters from the Showa Era Toho films. A set of four daikaiju from 1968's DESTROY ALL MONSTERS (怪獣総進撃, Kaijū Sōshingeki) are now available at Gashapon Bandai Official Shop specialty stores for Bandai's new Gashapon products, toy stores, mass merchandisers, and electronics stores throughout Japan. Gashapon (ガシャポン) is a best-selling Bandai toy brand named after the capsule containing a toy that "pops" out when the handle is turned on a "gasha" (vending machine). Since the brand's launch in 1977, it has produced a rich lineup of products that match the trends of the times, with many sets and series featuring a variety of

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    Photo courtesy of Epic Games Japan. © 2024, Epic Games, Inc. © 2024 Disney. © 2024 Legendary. GODZILLA © TOHO CO., LTD. Source: Epic Games Japan, Epic Games press releasesOfficial Site: https://www.fortnite.com/   Epic Games is pleased to announce the release of FORTNITE BATTLE ROYALE Chapter 6 Season 1: 鬼 HUNTERS (Demon Hunters).* Inspired by Japanese culture, entertainment and environments, the new season blends the ancient and the modern. A new Battle Pass in the middle of the season will also unlock the Outfit for “Godzilla Evolved” from Warner Bros/Legendary's GODZILLA X KONG: THE NEW EMPIRE (2024). With more than 400 million registered accounts worldwide, FORTNITE is a game that allows players to create their own experiences and team up in iconic battle royales and action-packed zero-builds. Fortnite” is an ever-evolving space where culture thrives and players can create, watch and play in

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    Source:  PARCO Co., Ltd. press releasesOfficial Site: https://godzillatheart.com/Official X: https://twitter.com/godzillatheartInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/godzillatheart   Photo courtesy of PARCO. © TOHO CO., LTD. PARCO Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo) iwill host the "GODZILLA THE ART by PARCO vol.4" exhibition at PARCO MUSEUM TOKYO (Shibuya PARCO 4F) for 18 days from November 29 to December 16, 2024. This exhibit will be the fourth installment of the project "GODZILLA THE ART," a series of events that kicked off in April 2023 to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the birth of Godzilla.  A global icon since his first theatrical release in 1954, Godzilla has shown the world various, ever-changing expressions over the past 7 decades with a total of 38 films  produced and released, including 30 domestic films, 3 animated films, and 5 Hollywood versions. With GODZILLA THE ART, contemporary artists go beyond the framework of film to express their own

    Ultraman & Emi join the Arena with the ULTRAMAN: RISING DLC for the GIGABASH Kaiju Fighting Game. Photo courtesy of Passion Republic Games. © 2019-2024 Passionrepublic Games All Rights Reserved. Ultraman ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS

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    Ultraman & Emi join the Arena with the ULTRAMAN: RISING DLC for the GIGABASH Kaiju Fighting Game. Photo courtesy of Passion Republic Games. © 2019-2024 Passionrepublic Games All Rights Reserved. Ultraman ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS Source: Passion Republic Games press releaseSpecial Thanks to Reeca Lim Passion Republic Games have announced the launch of the GIGABASH | ULTRAMAN: RISING DLC. This DLC adds “Ultraman & Emi” from ULTRAMAN: RISING to the game, featuring iconic abilities from the animated feature film and a unique skillset that combines Ultraman and the newborn kaiju, Emi, as one character. With this latest DLC, alongside previous crossover characters from Ultraman and other Tokusatsu legends, GIGABASH now features a massive lineup of 23 playable characters. Will you rise to the challenge and discover what it means to be a hero? GIGABASH | ULTRAMAN: RISING DLC will be available on November 28, 2024 @

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    Photo courtesy of BANDAI CARD GAMES. ©SOTSU・SUNRISE ©SOTSU・SUNRISE・MBS ©BANDAI Source: BANDAI CARD GAMES press release Official Site: Gundam-GCG.com Special Thanks to Scott Barretto Photo courtesy of BANDAI CARD GAMES. ©SOTSU・SUNRISE ©SOTSU・SUNRISE・MBS ©BANDAI In T-minus twenty days the GUNDAM CARD GAME will launch at Johnson Space Center in Houston, home of NASA’s Mission Control Center and the perfect backdrop for the world premiere of BANDAI CARD GAMES’ brand-new trading card game (TCG) based on the global hit anime series “Mobile Suit Gundam.” BANDAI CARD GAMES staff and executives will host an invited audience comprised of press, influencers, and retailers for an immersive GUNDAM experience showcasing the new card game. Guests at the special world premiere event will be among the first to ever play the new GUNDAM CARD GAME - before the North American launch of its Edition Beta product in January 2025, and well ahead

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    Source: Titan Books Special Thanks to Isabelle Sinnott Photo courtesy of Titan Books. Godzilla TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. Titan Books is offering SciFi Japan readers a chance to win a copy of Godzilla: The Official Cookbook by Kayce Baker. The official cookbook inspired by the Toho Godzilla movies and creatures, featuring over 60f fun, kaiju-themed food and drink recipes to suit all tastes and skill levels, including the scrumptious Guaczilla, the delicious Gigan’s Wings and the awesome Mechagodzilla Head cake! Embark on a gastronomic journey like never before, exploring a menu as vast as the Pacific Ocean. From fiery drinks that erupt with flavor to starters that capture the essence of destruction, every recipe is crafted to unleash your inner food monster. Whether you crave meaty creations or prefer vegetarian and vegan options that still pack a punch, this cookbook has something for

    Bandai's Movie Monster Series presents a Jet Jaguar set with interchangeable arms based on the FES GODZILLA films. Photo courtesy of Bandai Spirits. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD.

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      Bandai's Movie Monster Series presents a Jet Jaguar set with interchangeable arms based on the FES GODZILLA films. Photo courtesy of Bandai Spirits. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Source: Bandai SpiritsOfficial Site: https://p-bandai.jp/item/item-1000218519/?rt=pr Bandai Namco Group's official online store "Premium Bandai"is now accepting pre-orders for the "Movie Monster Series Jet Jaguar -FES GODZILLA Special Edition Set-" (ムービーモンスターシリーズ ジェットジャガー -フェス・ゴジラ特装セット-, Mūbī Monsutā Shirīzu Jetto Jagā -Fesu Gojira Tokusō Setto-), the first figure in the Movie Monster Series of to be released with interchangeable parts. This set is based on the FES GODZILLA short films screened at the annual "Godzilla Fest" (ゴジラ・フェス, Gojira Fesu) Godzilla Day celebrations. The giant robot Jet Jaguar from FES GODZILLA 4: OPERATION JET JAGUAR (フェス・ゴジラ4 オペレーション ジェットジャガー, Fesu Gojira 4 Operēshon Jetto Jagā, 2023) and the recent FES GODZILLA 5: THE GREAT BATTLE OF THE MONSTERS (フェス・ゴジラ5 怪獣大決戦, Fesu Gojira 5 Kaijū Daikessen, 2024)

    Toho Eizo Bijitsu has made 100 GODZILLA MINUS ONE dorsal fins. Photo courtesy of Nijigen no Mori. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD.

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    Toho Eizo Bijitsu has made 100 GODZILLA MINUS ONE dorsal fins. Photo courtesy of Nijigen no Mori. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Only 100 fins produced by Toho Eizo BijitsuSource: Nijigen No Mori press releaseOfficial Website: https://nijigennomori.com/godzilla_awajishima/  Nijigen No Mori Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Awaji City, Hyogo Prefecture, President and CEO: Hiroshige Sadamatsu) is offering a limited edition Godzilla dorsal fin at the Nijigen No Mori theme park's popular attraction, "Godzilla Interception Operation" (ゴジラ迎撃作戦 ～国立ゴジラ淡路島研究センター～, Gojira Geigeki Sakusen ~ Kokuritsu Gojira Awajishima Kenkyū Sentā ~) in Hyogo Prefecture. Only 100 of the fins were made, and are being sold by lottery through Sunday, November 24th. The dorsal fin was perfectly reproduced by Toho Eizo Bijutsu Co., Ltd. (Toho Visual Arts) and features Godzilla from the monumental film GODZILLA MINUS ONE (ゴジラ-1.0/ゴジラマイナスワン, Gojira Mainasu Wan, 2023), which received international acclaim.  Toho Eizo Bijitsu is a production and

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      Photo courtesy of Bushiroad. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. ©Bushiroad A major battle over the series' 70-year history! Source:  Bushiroad Co., Ltd.. press releaseOfficial Site: https://godzilla-cardgame.com/   Toho Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Hiroyasu Matsuoka) and Bushiroad Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Nakano-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Takaaki Kitani) announced at Godzilla Fest 2024, held on Sunday, November 3rd (National Holiday), that they will release a new trading card game, GODZILLA CARD GAME (ゴジラ カードゲーム, Gojira Kādo Gēmu), in 2025.   Photo courtesy of Bushiroad. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. ©Bushiroad In the GODZILLA CARD GAME, the Godzilla series moves the stage from the movie screen to the game board, and a major battle over the series' 70-year history. As a card game of attack and defense, it will offer a new playing experience that evokes the Godzilla movies and images.

    Tokyo Metro is now offering 5 different Godzilla 70th Anniversary Tokyo Metro Original 24-hour Tickets. Photo courtesy of Tokyo Metro. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD.

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      Tokyo Metro is now offering 5 different Godzilla 70th Anniversary Tokyo Metro Original 24-hour Tickets. Photo courtesy of Tokyo Metro. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Source: Tokyo Metro Co., Ltd. press release Tokyo Metro Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Taito-ku, Tokyo, Representative Director and President: Akiyoshi Yamamura) is commemorating the 70th anniversary of the Marunouchi Line by selling the “Marunouchi Line・Godzilla 70th Anniversary” Tokyo Metro Original 24-hour Ticket (丸ノ内線・ゴジラ70周年記念」東京メトロオリジナル24時間券, Marunouchisen ・Gojira 70 Shūnenkinen' Tōkyō Metoro Orijinaru 24-jikan-ke) as a tie-in with Godzilla, who also celebrated its 70th anniversary. The Marunouchi Line celebrated its 70th anniversary in January 2024. The first Godzilla movie was released in November 1954, which also marks the 70th anniversary. The original 24-hour tickets are designed to reflect the 70-year history of the Marunouchi Line and Godzilla, and will be sold as a set of five different types of tickets with an original-design exclusive

    Celebrate Godzilla all year long with the 2025 GODZILLA 70TH ANNIVERSARY CALENDAR. Photo courtesy of Hagoromo. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. ©FUJITA KANKO INC. All Rights Reserved.

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      Celebrate Godzilla all year long with the 2025 GODZILLA 70TH ANNIVERSARY CALENDAR. Photo courtesy of Hagoromo. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. ©FUJITA KANKO INC. All Rights Reserved. A calendar filled with the roar, power, and history of 70 years of Godzilla!Source: Hagoromo press release Publisher Hagoromo Co., Ltd. has offered a look at the cover and some interior pages for their 2025 Godzilla 70th Anniversary Calendar (2025年版　ゴジラ70周年記念カレンダー, 2025 Nenban Gojira 70 Shūnen Kinen Karendā). Released in Japan on November 2, 2024, this premium calendar condenses 70 years of Godzilla history is sure to enthrall tokusatsu fans, monster lovers, and Godzilla freaks alike! Carefully selected famous scenes and stunning photographs bring the roar and power of Godzilla back to life once again, creating a book that transcends the boundaries of a calendar. Relive the glory of Godzilla, King of the Monsters, with this calendar! The cover

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      Photo courtesy of JAM HOME MADE. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Source: JAM HOME MADE press release Tokyo-based JAM HOME MADE Co., Ltd., maker of unisex jewelry and accessories, has launched a new collaboration collection with Godzilla that pays homage to the landmark “Godzilla Building” in Shinjuku's Kabukicho district. "Godzilla Building” is the common name for the Shinjuku Toho Building, which opened in 2015 in Shinjuku Kabukicho and is home to the Hotel Gracery. It is one of the most iconic landmarks in Shinjuku Kabukicho and is marked by a giant Godzilla head on the roof of the building. Located at a height of about 50 meters, the same height as that of  original Godzilla from 1954, the Godzilla head measures approximately 12 meters. Its powerful appearance is impressive, as if Godzilla had emerged from between the buildings. The  collection also includes a T-shirt featuring

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      Photo courtesy of Hagoromo. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Source: Hagoromo press release Japanese publisher Hagoromo Co., Ltd. is now taking preorders for art panels from GODZILLA MINUS ONE (ゴジラ-1.0/ゴジラマイナスワン, Gojira Mainasu Wan). There are two designs using key promotional artwork for the movie, each printed on durable canvas that will retain the vivid color and detail of the art. These limited production can now be preordered from Calenavi Rakuten Store.   Photo courtesy of Hagoromo. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Godzilla Art Panel Outline Specifications: Cloth x WoodSize: F6 - W409 x T318mm (16 x 12.5 Inches)Price: 8,800円 (Approx. $57.20 US, tax included) EachShipping Date: Mid-January, 2025 TM & © TOHO CO.   Photo courtesy of Hagoromo. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD.   Photo courtesy of Hagoromo. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Photo courtesy of

    The GIGABASH Kaiju Fighting Game offers DLC Packs of playable Godzilla and Ultraman characters. Photo courtesy of Passion Republic Games. © 2019-2024 Passionrepublic Games All Rights Reserved. Godzilla TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. Ultraman ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS

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    The GIGABASH Kaiju Fighting Game offers DLC Packs of playable Godzilla and Ultraman characters. Photo courtesy of Passion Republic Games. © 2019-2024 Passionrepublic Games All Rights Reserved. Godzilla TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. Ultraman ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS Source: Passion Republic Games press releasesAdditional Content: Jonathan Hernandez (Sakura Central)Special Thanks to Reeca Lim After centuries spent slumbering in the bowels of the earth, the primordial beasts known as Titans have awoken. Now they must battle humanity - and one another - for total world dominance. Claim your place as king among Titans!   GIGABASH key art. Photo courtesy of Passion Republic Games. © 2019-2024 Passionrepublic Games All Rights Reserved. What is GIGABASH? Created by Passion Republic Games, GIGABASH is an award-winning Kaiju Fighting Game for 1-4 players that features original Kaijus and giant Heroes plus officially licensed characters from Japan's top tokusatsu and

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    Source: Insight Editions Special Thanks to Amanda Hariri Photo courtesy of Insight Editions. 2024 © Insight Editions by Arenathemes. All Rights Reserved TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. Insight Editons is offering SciFi Japan readers a chance to win a copy of their new hardcover Godzilla: The Official Pop-Up Book. Unleash the immense power of Godzilla with this pop-up masterpiece by world-renowned paper engineer Matthew Reinhart featuring vintage artwork reinvented for a modern audience. This one-of-a-kind collectible explores the rich history of Godzilla lore in a visual feast worthy of the King of Monsters. Behold the stunningly stylized renderings of Godzilla and the many monsters from Monster Island in this one-of-a kind collectible. Delve into the lore of the monster with fascinating information and insightful analysis written by an expert in Godzilla's history, while coming face-to-face with the creature in stunning 3-D. Featuring expanding flaps, pull-tab

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    Photo courtesy of Youtooz. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. Source:  Youtooz Special Thanks to Aylin Senem Piskin The collectibles company Yootooz has released a new wave of Classic Godzilla figures in celebration of Godzilla Day 2024. These items are available to order from Youtooz.com and retailers (including BigBadToyStore and Entertainment Earth) in the United States, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.   Photo courtesy of Youtooz. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. ■ 5: Godzilla the Destroyer Godzilla has reawakened on the wrong side of the Colosseum! This 3.8 inch tall figure has been modelled to show every landlord's worst nightmare, Godzilla, standing triumphantly atop the wreckage of skyscrapers as flames erupt from them. Positioned with his shoulders back and arms up in the air with his mouth open as if you can hear the scream, his body is covered in thick green scales

    Photo courtesy of Derek Marr. Godzilla and related characters TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD.

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    Photo courtesy of Derek Marr. Godzilla and related characters TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Author, Photographer and Videographer: Derek Marr (Sakura Central) Happy November 3rd, reader! You are no doubt aware of the significance of this date, the 70th anniversary of GODZILLA (1954). Across the globe in the Shinjuku prefecture of Japan, The Hotel Gracery is kicking off festivities to mark the event. However, in Los Angeles, in the Little Tokyo district, festivities began on November 2nd, for their “Godzilla Invades Little Tokyo” event., which included back-to-back showings of the classic GODZILLA and GODZILLA MINUS ONE at the Aratani Theater. Photo courtesy of Derek Marr.   Photo courtesy of Derek Marr. As someone who has never been to this theater previously, I was surprised to see a venue of this caliber. It reminded me of older style theaters; the chairs having wooden

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    Photo courtesy of JUNGLE. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Godzilla Invades Little Tokyo, November 2-17!Source: Entertainment Hobby Shop JUNGLE press release Special Thanks to Yoichi Kakuma and Tetsu Shiota   In cooperation with Toho, Entertainment Hobby Shop Jungle (aka Anime Jungle) is hosting a Godzilla 70th Anniversary celebration in the Little Tokyo district of Los Angeles starting tomorrow and running through November 17th. This celebration includes an official Godzilla 70th Anniversary Pop-Up Shop where fans can buy official ‘Godzilla Store’ merchandise and exclusive products, a double feature theatrical screenings of GODZILLA (1954) and GODZILLA MINUS ONE (2023), a Godzilla-themed train station and Metro train, and more! For more details please see the previous article posted here. Jungle has now issued an update sure to interest Godzilla fans... Godzilla slashes down the price!! Entertainment Hobby shop Jungle is excited to announce that we will be

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    Photo courtesy of Insight Editions. 2024 © Insight Editions by Arenathemes. All Rights Reserved TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. Source: Insight Editions  Special Thanks to Amanda Hariri Insight Editons will release the hardcover Godzilla: The Official Pop-Up Book on November 12th. Photo courtesy of Insight Editions. 2024 © Insight Editions by Arenathemes. All Rights Reserved TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. Unleash the immense power of Godzilla with this pop-up masterpiece by world-renowned paper engineer Matthew Reinhart featuring vintage artwork reinvented for a modern audience. This one-of-a-kind collectible explores the rich history of Godzilla lore in a visual feast worthy of the King of Monsters. Behold the stunningly stylized renderings of Godzilla and the many monsters from Monster Island in this one-of-a kind collectible. Delve into the lore of the monster with fascinating information and insightful analysis written by an expert in

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