Godzilla Bandai USA/Creations Discussion

[Chris55]

Good to know, thanks Chris. This is a very weird development.

Yeah I've been fucked up from being sick the past few days so I haven't been up to date. The only shot that I've seen was a shot with the old art on it that Toho made Bandai and NECA use.

[Monster Zero]

Looks like this wave has Godzilla figures in it. Though the only ones that seem to be out right now are Ghidorah and Caesar.

[Noble Saber]

Forget Bandai Creations, this is the first I've heard from Deadzilla for a VERY long time!

[UltramanGoji]

Hmm, odd that the back of the box doesn't mention King Ghidorah. And that date on the box seals it: this isn't old stock, this is new product.

And now that we know there's Godzilla figures in the wave, I will concede that these new releases can be for new fans and non-fans. I'll totally eat crow on that one.

[GodzillaFreak99]

I'm just glad to see these things popping up in stores again. (unsold stock or not)

[Salzilla]

Very cool to see those in store again! I’ll definitely be getting a couple I’m missing.

[MandaSaurus]

Those are the same vinyls that were on the shelf, the LAST time we had BC vinyls on the shelf! Only reason they're showing up again is because KOTM is coming this May. But to long-time collectors, they're just the same old, moldy-old stuff. If this is the best that BC can do, then I'll stick with Bandai Japan for vinyls...

[FlawedCoil82]

You would think at least they would include all the rerelease similar versions of monsters from the movie (Rainbow Mothra, FW Rodan, 2014 Godzilla). They were so stupid to not release that 2014 Godzilla BEFORE the movie as a very welcome escape from those terrible gimmick figures, but instead they waited until after all the hype was gone. I just wish someone at that company with actual knowledge and passion for Godzilla would take over.

[ROMG4]

I still find it hilarious how King Caesar went from being one of the rarest Godzilla monsters to find a figure for

To being more common then pennies on a sidewalk

[godzilla1541]

I still find it hilarious how King Caesar went from being one of the rarest Godzilla monsters to find a figure for

To being more common then pennies on a sidewalk

same happened with GMK Ghidorah. However it didn’t get that bad until the 2014/15 rereleases came out to clog up shelf

[mikelcho]

I'd still like them to finally release Anguirus 1955, Mecha-King Ghidorah, Little Godzilla and Meltdown Godzilla. Even finally releasing the Tokyo Vinyl/Super Deformed Godzilla the First, Minilla and King Ghidorah would be nice.

In case anyone wonders what the last one in the first list is, it's a Bandai USA Godzilla Fusion Series-only figure that looks like a completely bright orange duplicate of Burning Godzilla. I think that I saw it on one of the toy show pictures that pop up from time to time, but I can't remember which one it was. All that I know is that its box would've been one of the red, black and gray ones and, as mentioned before, it would've only been one of the Godzilla Fusion Series figures and would not have had a regular duplicate. Of course, I could be wrong and if I am, please tell me.

[Maritonic]

Are people only seeing these in Walmart? Or anywhere else?

[Godzillian]

I'd still like them to finally release Anguirus 1955, Mecha-King Ghidorah, Little Godzilla and Meltdown Godzilla.

They don't have the Anguirus prototype anymore, as confirmed by Chris. Once the new Godzilla KOTM toys are done just get ready for more reissues of the same 4 figs in rotation.

[mikelcho]

Thanks for the info on Anguirus 1955. What happened to all of the others?

And am I right in saying that Meltdown Godzilla actually was a planned figure and not just something that I think I saw, but actually didn't and I didn't know it?

[MandaSaurus]

I'd still like them to finally release Anguirus 1955, Mecha-King Ghidorah, Little Godzilla and Meltdown Godzilla.

They don't have the Anguirus prototype anymore, as confirmed by Chris. Once the new Godzilla KOTM toys are done just get ready for more reissues of the same 4 figs in rotation.

Oh, so BC has vinyls planned for the new Goji, KG, Mothra, & Rodan?

[UltramanGoji]

I mean...I would be surprised if they didn't.

[godzilla1541]

Let’s see what Kinda Gimmick toys we’re gonna get for this movie. Also. Hopefully we get 12” figures from this movie like the 12” 2014

Also may head to Walmart soon to see if they have any Of the older figures. I really want to pick up the MG74

[UltramanGoji]

Are people only seeing these in Walmart? Or anywhere else?

Just Walmart so far. Wouldn't be surprised if they're exclusives like the Jakks figures. They're basically strongarming the toy industry these days.

Let’s see what Kinda Gimmick toys we’re gonna get for this movie. Also. Hopefully we get 12” figures from this movie like the 12” 2014

Also may head to Walmart soon to see if they have any Of the older figures. I really want to pick up the MG74

Ho', back up.

There's a Gigan in this wave? 1973 or 2004?

[Chris55]

Thanks for the info on Anguirus 1955. What happened to all of the others?

And am I right in saying that Meltdown Godzilla actually was a planned figure and not just something that I think I saw, but actually didn't and I didn't know it?

Pretty much long gone. Before release, a lot of toys you see on display at conventions are all subject to licencor approval etc. So, any number of things could have happened. Also, just like any job, people quit/move on to other things so whatever the reasoning was, no one will know. I started up with Bandai in 2013 and I'm on my 3rd contact currently after 2 years of not having one and the line being put on ice. If I recall correctly, King Caesar was approved back in 2011 by someone who left the company a while later. We'll never get the answer but, rather than wondering, I can always let this and any future contact know what fans want. If it gets made or not, that's a different story.

[MandaSaurus]

So far we ain't heard jack about Bandai America producing toys for the NA market. Bandai Japan may be producing toys for JAPAN, but those same toys may not be coming here. Jakks Pacific IS making toys that will be coming to NA. Unless someone KNOWS something - that most of us don't - DO NOT rattle on about BA's toys, as there may not BE any...