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The S.H.Monster Arts line dives into yet another era of Godzilla, this one based on his Godzilla VS Biollante appearance.

S.H.Monster Arts Godzilla 1989 commands a very high price point with a suggested MSRB of 19,980 yen.

But what separates this King of Monsters from previous releases are a few built in features activated via a set of switches built into the figure’s neck: according to the product page the first function activates an LED gimmick which lights up the spines and mouth to replicate the iconic Atomic Roar attack, the second function seems to be a sound feature which plays BGMs straight from the movie.

S.H.Monster Arts Godzilla 1989 appears to be a standard release, and will drop sometime in October 2016. 

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This list will grow and change as more new figures are revealed and release info becomes known for others. Stay tuned for all the exciting reveals this weekend! Tamashii Features 2016 officially begins May 21st, the image currently being relayed thanks to Amiami Hobby News are from a preview/press event.

S.H. Figuarts
Kamen Rider Amazon Alpha – TBD
Kamen Rider Amazon Omega – TBD
Junglaider – TBD
Kamen Rider Drive Type Tridoron – TBD
Kamen Rider Zero Drive – 5184 yen, October
Machine Hoodie – TBD
Shinkocchou Seihou W – 6480 yen, October
Rider 1 (2016 ver.) – 5184 yen, October
Neo Cyclone – TBD
Hardboilder – TBD
Kamen Rider Gattack – 6480 yen, September
Gattack Extender -TBD
Ultraman – 5616 yen, July
Baltan – 5940 yen, August
Zetton – 6480 yen, October
Kamen Rider Ghost Edison Damashii – TBD
Kamen Rider Ghost Robin Damashii -TBD
Kamen Rider Ghost Newton Damashii -TBD
Kamen Rider Ghost Musashi Damashii -5832 yen, August

S.I.C.
Kamen RIder Drive Type Speed -TBD
Kamen RIder Drive Type Speed Flare -TBD
Kamen RIder Drive Type Speed Shadow -TBD
Kamen Rider Gaim Suika Arms -TBD
Kamen Rider Baron – TBD
Kamen Rider Zangetsu – 8556 yen, November release
S.H. Monsterarts
Godzilla feat.EVA-01 – 9936 Yen, January

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Yet another dual tribute to Hideaki Anno’s upcoming Shin Godzilla/Godzilla Resurgence and his prolific anime series Neon Genesis Evangelion has just been revealed!

Releasing in January 2017 is S.H.MonsterArts Godzilla Feat. EVA-01! Similar in nature to the recently revealed Mecha Godzilla Eva 01 Version vinyl, this figure is a cross promotion for the upcoming theatrical release of Shin Godzilla. This particular release is based on the Godzilla 1994 monsterart which is pretty cool considering the following year is when Evangelion premiered. This version of Godzilla is done up in iconic Eva Unit 01 color scheme which oddly gives him the appearance of wearing a green bikini. (Try unseeing that!)

S.H.MonsterArts Godzilla Feat. EVA-01 will be released as a Tamashii Web Exclusive for 9936 yen.

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In unexpected fashion a new exclusive has just been revealed as a tie-in for the upcoming Toho film Shin Godzilla, or as it will be known in the west Godzilla Resurgence.

Celebrating Shin Godzilla’s director Hideaki Anno’s seminal work, Neon Genesi Evangelion, Japanese 7-11 stores will be offering a Movie Monster Series Mecha Godzilla Eva 01 Ver vinyl figure!

This Mecha Godzilla/Kiryu will as the name implies be lavishly painted in the classic colors of Eva Unit 01 from Evangelion. This vinyl figure is slated to retail for 4000 yen after tax and will be available exclusively at 7-11 locations in Japan from July 28th onward. Limited supplies will be available at that time.

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TOHO has uploaded a brief teaser trailer for their upcoming new Godzilla film- Godzilla: Resurgence!

This time we finally get to see the newly-redesigned King of the Monsters in action!

Directed by Hideaki Anno and Shinji Higuchi, Resurgence is set for release on July 29, 2016.

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IDW kicks off a new Godzilla comic series today with Godzilla Oblivion!

Godzilla Oblivion #1

A scientist has created a portal to another dimension-one where monsters rule supreme! A terrifying expedition begins into a world where hope has died and Godzilla is the unrivaled King of the Monsters. But what happens when a baby kaiju hitches a ride back to the original, monster-less dimension?

Read on to preview this issue!

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Proving that the S.H. MonsterArts line perhaps isn’t quite as stagnant as collectors are beginning to think, Bandai Tamashii Nations have revealed that a 1954 version of Godzilla based on his original appearance will be joining the line as a mass release figure in July.

This news comes hot on the heels of the previously revealed 2001 GMK Godzilla, which is due out as a web exclusive the previous month.

Pricing and accessory details are yet to be revealed, so stay tuned for further information on this big release for the S.H. MonsterArts line!

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Ever wondered what it’ll be like to live in a world where giant monster attacks are frequent? Well now you can thanks to a new Toku themed survival video game coming out of the woodwork with City Shrouded in Darkness having been recently been announced.

City Shrouded in Darkness puts players in the role of a civilian trying to survive a Kaiju battle that erupted in the middle of a city. Various franchises will be featured in this unique game, with Ultraman already being confirmed and Godzilla currently rumoured(though unconfirmed at the time of this writing) via the Gormaru Island Facebook page, the same face book page also posted a teaser which can be viewed by making the jump here.

No release date or plans for localization for the game’s been announced just quite yet, though it’s been confirmed for PS Vita and PS4 consoles exclusively. 

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And now we turn to a truly sad bit of news today. We unfortunately have to report that famed design artist, Yasushi Nirasawa, has passed away at 52. And while that name may not immediately evoke a response, if you’re a fan of the Kamen Rider franchise then you undoubtedly have seen Mr. Nirasawa’s work whether you realized it or not.

Though Mr. Nirasawa has worked with the franchise since Blade he’s most often remembered for his work on Kamen Rider Den-O as the designer behind the Imagin. Today marks the passing of an immense figure in the tokusatsu world. While Den-O is of course my personal favorite of his works, Mr. Nirasawa had his hands in a number of series familiar to fans.

Kamen Rider Blade
Kamen Rider Kabuto
Kamen Rider Den-O
Kamen Rider Decade
Kamen Rider G
Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger
Golden Knight Garo
Godzilla Final Wars

I’d like to take this moment to personally say that without this great mans’ vision and talent I don’t know how I would have ever gotten hooked on Kamen Rider. His designs gave birth to the powerful characters & personalities that first got me into the franchise. Whether breathing life into the terrifying and menacing Worms & Undead of Kamen Riders Kabuto & Blade respectively, or the heartwarming & fun antics of Den-O’s Imagin, Mr Nirasawa brought a special something to every thing he touched.

As one of his greatest (or most annoying depending on your tastes) creations once said, “From start to finish, I’m great!”

Goodbye, Mr. Nirasawa.