Thanks to Dread Central we have the latest scoop on upcoming Godzilla films to be released on Blu-ray in the US for the 1st time! The following are due for release later this year as part of Kraken‘s “summer of Godzilla“:
The cool thing is, both the English dubbed and Japanese with English subtitles versions will be included on each disc!
The last piece of Godzilla 2014 merchandise we stumbled across was the 2″ Lights & Sounds Godzilla mini-figure kit. At first speculated to be fake, Legendary later asked the image be removed, all but confirming it’s legitimacy. Now thanks to the crafty sleuthing of Baltan II, we’ve got our first look at another Godzilla action figure but this time it’s the real deal.
The figure in question is currently speculated to be either a standard Bandai of America release or a large Jakks Pacific figure. Based on the image the tail appears to be jointed, at least in the middle, the shoulders and hips appear to feature articulation to some degree, and it looks like the mouth opens. Without more information to go on than this image, your guess is as good as ours as to what this thing actually is. Stay tuned to TokuNation for further updates of this story, and for all of your Godzilla 2014 Film news!
Edit: Image removed at request of JAKKS Pacific.
Met with heavy speculation at first it appears this first official image of Godzilla 2014 Film toy merchandise might actually be real. Newsouth Books has listed a 2″ Light-Up Godzilla figure kit which includes a 60 year mini-history book of the character. Produced by Running Press, this release is very similar to the type of merchandise the company has often made for book stores and comic & specialty shops relating to such properties as Batman and Doctor Who.
Release date is set for April 2014 at a retail price of $19.99.
So what do you think of this first official piece of Godzilla Movie merchandise? Sound off by clicking “Discuss on the Tokunation Forums” at the bottom of this post. We’ll continue to bring you every piece of Godzilla 2014 news we possibly can as we get closer to the films May 16th, 2014 release date!
NOTE!: There is a LOT of back and forth going on across the Godzilla fandom on whether or not this image is real, partly because of the embargo that Bandai has on revealing the image(s) of the new Godzilla. The product listing is most likely real – a book with a 2″ figure is something specialty retailers love to do and it’s nothing out of the ordinary. The image is what is being called in to question. Until we receive concrete “yes” or concrete “no” on this, we’ll leave the story up and let YOU decide.
UPDATE!: The image attached to the story was taken down by order of Warner Bros. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Another issue of IDW’s Godzilla Rulers Of Earth is on the way and we’ve got the preview!
Godzilla Rulers of Earth #7
Who or what, is Jet Jaguar? The size-changing robot has appeared mysteriously, but is he friend or foe?
As the alien attack on earth ramps up, Jet Jaguar holds the balance of power in his hands!
Read on to preview this issue!
The boys of Talkin Toku at the Nation are at it again in episode 002. Join site administrators Kickback, Den-O, and Sentai Tamashii as they talk about the Godzilla 2014 trailer, Tokkyuger pre-orders, Kyoryuger, Power Rangers Megaforce and Super Megaforce, and continue to fangasm about Kamen Rider Gaim. Listen as Sentai Tamashii has his mind blown after realizing what exactly happened in episode 09 of Kamen Rider Gaim, Kickback continues to struggle to pronounce Japanese words, and Den-O‘s “oh God stop, I can’t do this!” moment.
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While many of us do not have the fondest memories of the last Godzilla movie released in the United States, the new Godzilla is looking more and more like one heck of a blockbuster. Check out this trailer, released by Warner Bros. UK Trailers, below!
What do you think? We’re pretty excited. Why don’t you come celebrate this new trailer in our new Godzilla forum and discuss it with other Godzilla enthusiasts!
You may recall that we ran a story about this footage a couple months back.[/URL] At the time Legendary Pictures was taking legal action against any and all sites known to run the footage so we opted not to and linked you elsewhere for it. Well today Legendary has officially allowed the release of this footage for viewing, most likely because the actual trailer for the film is due any day this week!
So if you missed this footage the first time and would like to finally have a chance to see it advance of the real trailer then head on over to Mtime,[/URL] a site that Legendary Pictures is conveniently linking to themselves.
Another issue of IDW‘s Godzilla Rulers Of Earth series is due out tomorow and we’ve got the preview!
Godzilla Rulers Of Earth #6 Preview
The stakes have never been higher when an alien onslaught on Las Vegas reveals new weapons for both sides of the conflict! Meanwhile, Lucy has her own problems to deal with as two countries pit monster against monster, with her team caught in the middle.
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We missed this while working on things under the hood so to speak, but we’d be remiss to overlook this! Forum member raz stopped by last week with Godzilla 2014 movie toy listings. These new listings come from the respective databases of Target and Toys R Us, and include prices, DPCI numbers, numbers used for Toys R Us and assortment numbers.
Godzilla Chibi 2 Pack
Asst: 39500
TRU #: 043603
Tru Price: 7.99
Target price: 6.99
Target dpci: 087-06-2665Godzilla Destruction Pack
Asst: 39510
TRU #: 043679
Tru Price: 8.99
Target price: 8.99
Target dpci: 087-06-2666Godzilla DLX Destruction Pack
Asst: 39515
TRU #: 043629
Tru Price: 19.99
Target price: 19.99
Target dpci: 087-06-2667Godzilla Fighting Figure
Asst: 39520
TRU #: 043718
Tru Price: 14.99
Target price: 14.99
Target dpci: 087-06-2664Godzilla DLX Attack Roar
Asst: 39540
TRU #: 043776
Tru Price: 34.99
Target price: 29.99
Target dpci: 087-06-2668I’ll work on more information. They’re also in Walmart’s system except for the DLX Attack Roar.
Thanks to the inquisitive raz for the heads up!
59 years ago today, the birth of one of the most recognized icon in Tokusatsu was born.
Since 1954, Toho Co.. Ltd. has produced over 28 films, he also appeared in video games, novels, TV series and now leads the Tamashii Nation’s S.H. MonsterArts for Bandai. A force to be reckoned with, Godzilla has roared his way to a legendary status in the world of pop culture.
Let’s take a moment and wish Godzilla a well deserved happy birthday, and with another film to bear his namesake is on the horizon, let’s recall your first Godzilla experience.