New Toy Tuesday: Godzilla, Star Trek, Star Wars, Daleks and Flying Gamera

Godzilla vs King Kong 1962 Version Gigantic Series Vinyl Figure

Straight from his appearance in the classic 1962 film, Godzilla vs. King Kong comes this gigantic Godzilla! This massive figure stands about 19-inches tall and features a detailed sculpt and paintwork to accurately recreate his appearance from the classic film!

Price: $474.99 - Order Here

Star Trek Enterprise Die-Cast Vehicle 4-Pack with Magazine #4

This special set brings together four of the most compelling flagships in Eaglemoss's line Star Trek: The Official Ship Collection. Bundled together with a magazine that details the look of each Enterprise, as well as behind the scene info and astonishing vital facts, this set is good for any level of fandom. Expand your collection of die-cast ships with the Star Trek Enterprise Die-Cast Vehicle 4-Pack with Magazine #4. Each starship measures about 5-inches long.

This Star Trek Enterprise Die-Cast Vehicle 4-Pack with Magazine #4 include the following:

Enterprise NX-01
USS Enterprise NCC-1701
USS Enterprise NCC-1701-A
USS Enterprise NCC-1701-B

Price: $79.99 - Order Here

Rogue One Tie Striker - Star Wars Vehicle - Hasbro - Rare

You won't find this one at Walmart, Target or Toys R Us!

Jedi Knights, Sith Lords, Stormtroopers, X-Wings, Star Destroyers, AT-AT Walkers, droids, Wookiees, Rebel heroes, and more! Discover the exciting stories of good versus evil in a galaxy far, far away with the TIE Striker from Star Wars: Rogue One! A streamlined variant of the classic TIE fighter design, the TIE striker is designed for atmospheric patrols over important Imperial ground-based installations. The versatile design can also soar in space, where it can accompany traditional TIE fighters in chasing down enemy starships. - With this TIE Striker vehicle, kids can imagine their favorite heroes speeding into intergalactic battles and firing down the opposition! Not for children under 3 years. - Ages 4 and up. - App available through June 30, 2018. Download required for app play. - Hasbro Star Wars Studio FX app works with select i - Phone, i - Pad, i - Pod touch, and select Android devices. Updates may affect compatibility.

Priced at $29.99 - Order Here

Doctor Who Dalek Pop! Vinyl Figure

Exterminate! Collect all the villainous villains from Doctor Who in fun-tastic Pop! style. Star with this 3 3/4-inch tall Doctor Who Dalek Pop! Vinyl Figure, and get your order in before that timey-wimey thing happens! Other figures sold separately. Ages 14 and up.

Price: $10.99 - Order Here

Anguirus 1968 Version 12-Inch Vinyl Figure - Previews Exclusive

Godzilla's spiny nemesis lives again! Once one of Godzilla's most fearsome foes, the monster Anguirus became the mighty Godzilla's trusted ally. This Previews Exclusive Godzilla Anguirus 1968 Version 12-Inch Vinyl Figure sculpts Anguirus based on his appearance in 1968's Destroy All Monsters and measures 12-inches long, 24-inches long with his tail attached! Ages 15 and up.

Age: 15+
Size: 12-inches tall

Price: $159.99 - Order Here

Vintage 1999 Flying Gamera Concept Design Type “01” Garage Kit

NM in box-non assembled. Out of production model. This figure is highly detailed and articulated.

Box is labeled as "Flying Gamera concept design type."

ORIGINAL ALPHA Resin kit of "GAMERA 1999" This is a pre-painted kit and comes in the original box with all paperwork. (This is a model kit that must be assembled.)

Priced at $199.99 - Order Here

Osaka Sees Record Visitors In Fiscal 2015

by Armand Vaquer

Osaka Castle is best-known to Godzilla fans as the final battle site between Godzilla and Anguirus in Godzilla Raids Again (1955) (a.k.a. Gigantis The Fire Monster).

It appears Denise, Aiden and I added to the record number of visitors to Osaka Castle last October, in our small way. 

Kyodo News reported:

The number of visitors to Osaka Castle in western Japan has set a new record in fiscal 2015 mainly due to a rise in foreign visitors, its operator said Monday. 

The previous record was 2,124,790 people set in fiscal 1983, when an event was held to mark the 400th anniversary of the original castle's construction. The number of visitors surpassed the previous record Saturday ahead of the current fiscal year's end on March 31, the operator said.

Above, Denise and Aiden in front of Osaka Castle. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

To read more, go here. 

Godzilla Anguirius 1955 Version 12-Inch Vinyl Figure

Godzilla Anguirius 1955 Version 12-Inch Vinyl Figure

Price: $149.99 - Order Here

When Toho Studios learned that they had a hit on their hands with 1954's Gojira, they did what any good studio does after they kill off their main character - they resurrected him! Godzilla Raids Again (known in the U.S. as Gigantis, the Fire Monster) was the second in the historic film series, and features a different Godzilla along with the first appearance of Anguirus! Presented in gray tones (replicating his appearance in the black and white film), this Toho Godzilla Anguirius 1955 Version 12-Inch Vinyl Figure stands 20-inches long x 12-inches tall. Each hand-painted vinyl figure is expertly crafted to capture every detail of the classic movie monster!

Size: 20-inches long

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The Monstrous Movie Quote Of The Day: Gigantis The Fire Monster (1959)

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More On Upcoming Issues Of GODZILLA LEGENDS From IDW

Source: IDW

Here is the latest on the upcoming issues of "Godzilla Legends" from IDW Publishing:

IDW Publishing is proud to launch the first issue in a new mini-series, GODZILLA LEGENDS. The series features five self-contained stories, each centering on one of Godzilla's fearsome foes. Beginning with Anguirus in issue #1, each issue focuses on a Toho monster that has never been closely examined in comics—ever! Through its action-packed run, GODZILLA LEGENDS will treat readers to all-new stories of Anguirus, Rodan, Titanosaurus, Hedorah and Kumonga, each spotlighting in their own issue. This miniseries will also offer stunning interconnected covers by Arthur Adams.

In GODZILLA LEGENDS #1, drawn and co-written by Matt Frank, Anguirus, the perpetual underdog, goes toe-to-toe with one of the most devastating monsters of all time-Destoroyah! This is a classic tale of David vs. Goliath... monster style! Writers Jeff Prezenkowski and Matt Frank keep readers on the edge of their seats throughout the entire issue. Readers are encouraged to ask their retailers about a variant Matt Frank cover, as well as a unique hand-sketched Matt Frank cover.

The action continues with GODZILLA LEGENDS #2, coming in December. Writer Jonathan Vankin and artist Simon Gane create a sure-fire hit featuring the master of the skies—the mighty Rodan!

Godzilla: Legends #2
Jonathin Vankin (w) • Simon Gane (a) • Chris Scalf, Arthur Adams (c)

The spotlights on Godzilla’s greatest foes and allies continue! This issue focuses on the master of the skies— the mighty Rodan! When Rodan's egg is stolen and kept at military research facility, the winged beast is tireless in its attempts to retrieve it. However, the human intrigue and betrayal inside the facility will ultimately hold the key to whether Rodan and child will be reunited again!

In January, Titanosaurus headlines his very own comic, courtesy of writer Mike Raicht and artist Tony Parker for GODZILLA LEGENDS #3. February brings GODZILLA LEGENDS #4 and the first-ever fight between Hedorah and Mechagodzilla, with writer Chris Mowry and artist E.J. Su. This epic series closes in March when the government asks renowned, retired adventurer Bryson Allworth to do the impossible – climb Godzilla! Helmed by writer Bobby Curnow with artist Dean Haspiel, GODZILLA LEGENDS #5 is a fittingly thrilling end to this must-have series.

Each issue will feature covers by renowned Godzilla artists. In addition to the interconnecting, series-long covers by Adams, Bob Eggleton will create covers for issues 1, 3 and 5, with covers from Chris Scalf for issues 2 and 4.


Godzilla Legends #1 ($3.99, 32 pages, full color) is available in stores on November 16th. Diamond order code: SEP11 0286.

Godzilla Legends #2 ($3.99, 32 pages, full color) is available in stores in December. Diamond order code: OCT11 0349.

Godzilla Legends #3 ($3.99, 32 pages, full color) is available in stores in January. Diamond order code: NOV11 0310.

Godzilla Legends #4 ($3.99, 32 pages, full color) is available in stores in February 2012.

Godzilla Legends #5 ($3.99, 32 pages, full color) is available in stores in March 2012.

IDW's GODZILLA Comic Books For November!

Source: IDW Publishing

In November IDW will add yet another title to their hugely popular Godzilla line with "Godzilla Legends"!

Godzilla: Kingdom of Monsters #9

Jason Ciaramella (w) • Victor Santos (a) • David Messina (c)

As the dust settles on last issue's epic monster battle, humanity finds a silver lining among all the destruction, and things quiet down. But just because some of the monsters have retreated doesn't mean the rampage has ended… after all, there may be more gargantuan threats right around the corner. Whatever may be next, mankind may finally be ready to put up a fight!

*Retailers: See your order form for incentive information.
FC • 32 pages • $3.99

*Variant covers:
Matt Frank Gigan cover!

Bullet points:
Ask you retailer how to get a different character cover for each issue. In this issue: GIGAN!

Godzilla Legends #1 (of 5)

Matt Frank & Jeff Prezenkowski (w) • Matt Frank (a) • Bob Eggelton, Art Adams (c)

The Legends begin here! Presenting the first of five spotlight issues, each of which explore a self-contained story centering on one of Godzilla's fearsome foes! In this tale, drawn and co-written by Godzilla superstar artist Matt Frank, Anguirus, the armadillo-esque perpetual underdog, goes toe-to-toe with one of the most devastating monsters of all time—Destroyah! It's a classic tale of David vs. Goliath... monster style!

*2 regular covers will be shipped in a 1-to-1 ratio.
*Retailers: See your order form for incentive information.
FC • 32 pages • $3.99

*Variant covers:
Variant Matt Frank cover!
Unique hand-sketched cover by Matt Frank!

Bullet points:
Matt Frank is the artist behind the blockbuster 'Destroy Your Store' Godzilla: Kingdom of Monsters #1 promotion and other white-hot Godzilla covers!
First-ever story centering on fan favorite Toho monster Anguirus!

Godzilla: Gangsters and Goliaths

John Layman (w) Alberto Ponticelli (a) Geof Darrow (c)

Detective Makoto Sato is on a quest to bring down the Takahashi crime syndicate. Sato's efforts earn him a one-way trip to a tropical getaway, courtesy of the Tokyo criminal underworld. The exotic locale? MONSTER ISLAND! Alone and facing death at the hands of both gangsters and goliaths, Sato must use his wits to survive—and enlist the aid of some most unusual friends. Join superstar creators John Layman (Chew) and Alberto Ponticelli (Unknown Soldier) for this unusual and exciting miniseries of monster mayhem!

HC FC $19.99 120 pages 6.625” x 10.187” ISBN: 978-1-61377-033-7

Bullet points:
“Layman does a great job filling in a little character and giving us the whole set-up… art work by Ponticelli is fantastic and his pencils fit right at home capturing the feeling of Monster Island.” — ComicAttack.net

“This comic feels like a newly-discovered 1960s Godzilla movie that was buried and somehow lost between classics like “Destroy All Monsters,” “Godzilla vs. the Sea Monster,” and “All Monsters Attack.” — ComicBookResources.com

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