Japan New or Future Kaijū Toy Releases

[Kaiju no Mura]

I love the mace-wielding monkey-general.

It's by the new company Ilu Ilu and the toys name is Neo-Gorilla.

Ilu Ilu made it's debut at the January 2011 Super Festival in Tokyo. These were the first two releases:


Better picture of the Neo-Gorilla's for Toy Karma 3 gallery event.


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MEDICOM PROJECT 1/6 EXCLUSIVES
All made available for sale on September 10.

Mutant Vinyl Hardcore "Ollie" version 1. Cost 13,800 yen (approx $172).


Mutant Vinyl Hardcore "Ollie" version 2 on glow in the dark vinyl. Cost 13,800 yen (approx $172).


Jetturre "Horumon Kaiju Horumora." Cost 6,300 yen (approx $78).


Jetturre "Guddo Robo." Cost 6,800 yen (approx $85).

[MechaGamera]

So does Neo Gorilla come from a cartoon or film?

[Kaiju no Mura]

So does Neo Gorilla come from a cartoon or film?

It is just a made up character by Ilu Ilu.

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TOY NEWS FROM GO HERO



GO HERO LLC has acquired MARUSAN USA to exclusively distribute MARUSAN TOYS Inc. in the US and to develop new and classic Japanese character toys for collectors around the world.

We are proud to announce a new endeavor between Marusan Toys Inc. and Go Hero LLC. This opportunity will facilitate the distribution of Marusan products in the US as well as open up licensing possibilities in both the US, Japan and elsewhere. Both companies share affections for classic toys, kaiju (monster), robots and hero characters. This will open up possibilities in vinyl, tin and more. Look for new versions of Marusan classic, new Marusan exclusives, new Go Hero/Marusan collaborations, and new Marusan designs of your favorite characters such as TOHO’s GODZILLA, TSUBURAYA’s ULTRAMAN, TOEI’s KIKAIDA and many more.

“As a collector of Marusan products, I am honored to have this opportunity to collaborate with Marusan. The possibilities of taking some of my American licenses and interpreting them through the lens Marusan is thrilling.” – Steve Forde, owner Go Hero

“Both Steve Forde and Eiji Kaminaga have made amazing toys in their respective companies, I am looking forward to what they create together.” – William Gallagher, previous owner of Marusan USA

“I am excited to combine our talent and skills to create new projects and reach new collectors.” – Eiji Kaminaga, owner of Marusan Toys Inc.

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Go Hero Toys has already done a few exclusive from Marusan in January 2011. Both Anguirus and Gamera are a limited edition of 10 and are hand painted by Matt Walker aka Dead Presidents using his brand of toy vinyl paints Monster Kolors. They are still availabe for sale at the Go Hero Online Shop: http://www.goheroshop.com/home.php

[Reldn]

Hmm...I'm highly tempted to get that Godzilla 1962 and maybe 1964, even if they are pink. *laughs*

Never ordered from Toyfreakz before though, seems like they have pretty decent prices. Has anyone ordered from them before, and if so how are they?

[Biollante]

Gabara looks like a gummy worm.

[Kaiju no Mura]

T9G

T9G art exhibition "TRADITION" starts September 22 to October 10.


T9G Sqalone exclusive for the event. Cost 8,000 yen (approx $100).



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SHIKARUNA KOUBOU

Newest Marine Kong went up for sale yesturday directly from SK. Made of GID vinyl. Cost 10,000 yen (approx $125). Already sold out within 24 hrs.

[UnCanny Studios]

That T9G Squalone is an awesome kaiju design, and I've got to get me a Marine Kong one of these days!

[dogora]

why oh why do they nevr realese this in the uk.

[MechaGamera]

Cause we are everyones ugly cousin. We rarely get anything Kaiju releated released in the UK. The seem to think that the world ends at the edges of France and America. BAH!

[dogora]

Cause we are everyones ugly cousin. We rarely get anything Kaiju releated released in the UK. The seem to think that the world ends at the edges of France and America. BAH!

forget what i said my freind says that late 2012 or 2013 forbiden plant will start selling gamera and gojira stuff




but he is also a great big fat lyer sometimes so i cant be sure?

[MechaGamera]

Late 2012 or 2013 is a life time away. : (

[Petezilla]

They plan on selling toys more than one year in davance and this even when not knowing if there are available new toys at all then...? Seems quite unlikely...

[dogora]

Late 2012 or 2013 is a life time away. : (

just what i thorght

They plan on selling toys more than one year in davance and this even when not knowing if there are available new toys at all then...? Seems quite unlikely...

we shall just have to wait and see i guess as i metioned h is a frrigin lyer

[JVM]

Cause we are everyones ugly cousin. We rarely get anything Kaiju releated released in the UK. The seem to think that the world ends at the edges of France and America. BAH!

There's not much kaiju stuff in France either, dude.

Just their native country Japan, and here in the U. S. of A.

[kaijukurt]

We don't get much Godzilla stuff in the Philippines either...
(pretty difficult when you live in a tiny island in the middle of an Asian archipelago )

[Kaiju no Mura]

Sorry, been very busy at work to visit the forum or update lately. Don't know when I will have time next after this update. So Enjoy!

MARMIT

Anguirus was a late update added by Marmit. Pre-orders stops at the end of the month. Cost 5,250 yen (approx $65). Late December 2011 release.


Burning Godzilla. Super Festival 57 Lotto on Sept 25. Cost 5,250 yen (approx $65). Ticket must be purchase to qualify for the lotto. Various color version (some from prior release). There will be secret color versions in the lotto.


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ASTROMONSTERS

Garakutagigas "Red Mercury" Version. Sales now while supplies last. Limited edition of 15 only. Cost $125 + S&H. Sculpted by Okuda-san of Atelier G-1 based on the design of Alex Wald ask Astromonsters. Hand painted by Alex Wald.


Garakutagigas Medicom Project 1/6 Exclusive. Sales start Oct 8. Limited edition while supplies last. October 2011 release date. Cost 9,800 yen (approx $123) + S&H.


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ARTSTORM

Snake Girl (UMEZZ Carnival Event Exclusive). Character based on Kazuo Umezu manga Series. Height 25 cm. Cost 6,000 yen (approx $75). October release.


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T9G

Sqalone Medicom Project 1/6 exclusive. Online sales begin Oct 8. Limited edition while supplies last. October release date. Cost 8,000 yen (approx $100) + S&H.


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ILU ILU

Neo Gorilla Medicom Project 1/6 exclusives. Sales begin Oct 8. Limited edition while supplies last. October 2011 release date. Choice of 2 color version red suit or pink suit. Cost 5,900 yen each (approx $73) + S&H. Comes with accessories of a missle and drill truck.


Tokio Medicom Project 1/6 exclusives. Sales begin Oct 8. Limited edition while supplies last. October 2011 release date. Choice of 2 versions. Cost 4,900 yen each (approx $62) + S&H. Comes with a helmet accessory.


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MARUSAN

Garamon Super Festival 57 exclusive. September 25 release. Approx 12 inches in height! Cost 16,800 yen (approx $210).


Varan Super Festival 57 exclusive. September 25 release. Cost 4,200 yen (approx $52). Only one out of every color combination.


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ELEGAB

Elegab's introduction of their newest toy "Kaiju Cyborg Daburunga." Cost TBA. On orange color vinyl with a choice of 3 different painted color version and a unpainted. Sales open September 25 to the 29. Expect the cost to be 9,000 yen to 11,000 yen plus S&H.


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M1GO

Gomes Super Festival 57 exclusive. Available Sept 25. Choice of 2 color version. Cost 6000 yen (approx $75). Limited edition of 25 each color version available for the show. Additional production will be made for limited mail order directly from M1.


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GRODY SHOGUN

Grody Shogun introduces their newest character "Ensorcelled Man." GID body. Lulubell Store exclusive. Cost $50 + S&H. Pre-order sales open now until Sept 26 up to 10am pst at Lulubell online shop.


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MAX TOY COMPANY

Kaiju Dualos. This is a 1 of a king custom painted by Mark Nagata of Max Toy Co. Cost $200 + S&H. Still available when I last looked today.


Ok, that's all the time I have for today. If I am not busy later I will post more.

[dogora]

Cause we are everyones ugly cousin. We rarely get anything Kaiju releated released in the UK. The seem to think that the world ends at the edges of France and America. BAH!

There's not much kaiju stuff in France either, dude.

Just their native country Japan, and here in the U. S. of A.

actually my stepbrother in newzeland gets some stuff beacuse its not to far away.in fact just before i made an account i ot a gashpon jet jaguar

[Kaiju no Mura]

ELEGAB

Elegab's introduction of their newest toy "Kaiju Cyborg Daburunga." Choice of 3 painted version or unpainted. All on orange vinyl. Cost for 1 painted is 8,900 yen ($112) plus S&H. Unpainted is 5,300 yen ($66) plus S&H. Pre-order sales started right now until Sept 29 (Japan Time). Approx 10.5 inches in height. Made to production order. All hand painted by Nari-san president of Elegab. Will be released late October or mid November.

Painted A-Type


Painted B-Type


Painted C-Type


Unpainted

[Showa Gyaos]

That Sqalone is sooooo cute!

[Kaiju no Mura]

Super Festival 57 in Tokyo Japan, literally just ended 5 hours ago from when I post this. And we are already seeing some of the exclusives from that show already popping up on YJA.

MARMIT

Marmit reveals a new mold which was a secret figure for sale at SF57. So expect a future standard release from them.


Some of the Burning Godzilla lottos from the show.