Monster Toy Spotlight #11 - GIGAN (FINAL WARS)

[SUPERTOHOREMIX]

An incarnation you either love or hate. Don't think I need to elaborate further, haha.

That being said, the creator of this version (including the Death Trigger Variant) passed away at 53(?) of Kidney failure very recently. Not a nice way to go.

Kicking things off, the toy that got me into collecting in the first place (And the one behind my user name) - The GD-76 Gigan 2005.


Along with the Chrome and sexy Death Trigger versions,



And then the S.H Monsterarts,


I would add links to the previous threads, but it is 1:00am here in the UK and I need sleep. So ...


EDIT: Prevoius threads -

#01: King Ghidorah (Showa) - expandkong
#02: Gorosaurus - ebirahsmeg1
#03: Godzilla 2000 (Miregoji) - KlenSeven
#04: Baragon (Showa) - Jomei
#05: Gigan (Showa) - ebirahsmeg1
#06: GMK Godzilla - TeddyBaragon
#07: Hedorah (Showa) - g2vd
#08: MechaGodzilla 74-75 - KaijuZoo
#09: Barugon - Creature22
#10: Megalon - AWMGodzilla62
(It wont let me Hyper link ...)

[KaijuZoo]

I would add links to the previous threads, but it is 1:00am here in the UK and I need sleep. So ...

Previous Monster Toy Spotlight threads are here:
http://www.tohokingdom.com/forum/viewto ... 11&t=24335

[ebirahsmeg1]

I have two beautiful Marmit MH figures of FW Gigan (one of which game with a neat little Matango figure):

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Not a Marmit guy, but dam those look pretty. The black one especially.

[ebirahsmeg1]

I would add links to the previous threads, but it is 1:00am here in the UK and I need sleep. So ...


EDIT: Prevoius threads -

#01: King Ghidorah (Showa) - expandkong
#02: Gorosaurus - ebirahsmeg1
#03: Godzilla 2000 (Miregoji) - KlenSeven
#04: Baragon (Showa) - Jomei
#05: Gigan (Showa) - ebirahsmeg1
#06: GMK Godzilla - TeddyBaragon
#07: Hedorah (Showa) - g2vd
#08: MechaGodzilla 74-75 - KaijuZoo
#09: Barugon - Creature22
#10: Megalon - AWMGodzilla62
(It wont let me Hyper link ...)

No need to worry about it or do anything, as there is a sticky thread with a master list that I update/edit whenever a new spotlight is posted.



Bandai 8 inch Final Wars Gigan (Chainsaw version):




Online review of the SH MonsterArts Final Wars Gigan :

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The X-Plus Gigan Final Wars Gigan (30cm Series)


And the Marmit Globsters "Final Wars Gigan" Nirasawa Color Version (Super Festival 37 Secret Show Exclusive)


To be honest, I much prefer the blue visor over the purple one for the Death Trigger Gigan.

[KlenSeven]

Bandai High Grades



Bandai Ultimate Monster


I'd like to pick up the Black Marmit MH and the 30cm X-Plus

[SpaceG92]

I have two beautiful Marmit MH figures of FW Gigan (one of which game with a neat little Matango figure):


http://i744.photobucket.com/albums/xx81 ... 020573.jpg
http://i744.photobucket.com/albums/xx81 ... 020524.jpg

http://i744.photobucket.com/albums/xx81 ... 020576.jpg

All of my envy

. Man the Met.Blue variant looks killer, still trying to find a bagged one. Any luck finding the chainsaw version?

[ebirahsmeg1]

Considering how active the SMHA thread always is, I'm surprised that hardly anyone has posted any photos of their SMHA Gigans in this spotlight. Strange.

Anyways, here's a review of both the Xplus 30cm Final Wars Gigan as well as the Xplus 30cm G2004 from Leslie Chambers:

I have two beautiful Marmit MH figures of FW Gigan (one of which game with a neat little Matango figure):


http://i744.photobucket.com/albums/xx81 ... 020573.jpg
http://i744.photobucket.com/albums/xx81 ... 020524.jpg

http://i744.photobucket.com/albums/xx81 ... 020576.jpg

All of my envy

. Man the Met.Blue variant looks killer, still trying to find a bagged one. Any luck finding the chainsaw version?

Actually, both the regular and chainsaw Marmit MH Final Wars Gigan figures are some of the easier to find Marmit figures over here (I don't think FW Gigan is as popular with Japanese fans as it is stateside). I might pick up the Chainsaw version someday, but right now catching up on the Xplus 25cm reissues is top priority...

By the way SpaceG92, do you want to do the next Monster Spotlight # 12?

[SUPERTOHOREMIX]

Considering how active the SMHA thread always is, I'm surprised that hardly anyone has posted any photos of their SMHA Gigans in this spotlight. Strange.

Been personally trying to keep the SHMA shots at a minimum, for that reason . Want to see what more obscure FW Gigan figures are out there.

The Bandai USA 12 Inch FW Gigan;


Bandai Movie Monster Series FW Gigan - Red Glitter Version;

[KingKaiju]

BC Gigan. It's the only Gigan figure I have. Based on the photos I've seen, I don't think it's as nice as the Bandai FW Gigan, but I still think it's very a nice substitute.

[Creature22]

The Final Wars Gigan was a nice upgrade from the original.

I don't actually have a figure of this version though, at least not anymore. I had all of the Bandai Creation figures for awhile but ended up giving them to a theater friend since her little brother was a big fan. But I think they're in good hands.

I always wanted that awesome chainsaw version though. I really didn't jump on any of the Bandai figures when Final Wars came out.

[M.o.g.u.e.r.a14]

The Final Wars Gigan was a nice upgrade from the original.

I don't actually have a figure of this version though, at least not anymore. I had all of the Bandai Creation figures for awhile but ended up giving them to a theater friend since her little brother was a big fan. But I think they're in good hands.

I always wanted that awesome chainsaw version though. I really didn't jump on any of the Bandai figures when Final Wars came out.

You know, the Bandai Japan FW Gigan is on Ebay for about $30-$60. Pretty good deal.

[LamangoKaijura]

[Creature22]

You know, the Bandai Japan FW Gigan is on Ebay for about $30-$60. Pretty good deal.

I would jump on one, but I simply don't have the room.

http://40.media.tumblr.com/96d6e1023c5c ... o1_500.jpg

Good Lord.

[ゴジマン]

http://40.media.tumblr.com/96d6e1023c5c ... o1_500.jpg

God help us all

[M.o.g.u.e.r.a14]

http://40.media.tumblr.com/96d6e1023c5c ... o1_500.jpg

Cyborg meth monkey.

[KaijuZoo]

http://40.media.tumblr.com/96d6e1023c5c ... o1_500.jpg

"He is a loathsome, offensive brute, yet I can't look away."

[ebirahsmeg1]

http://40.media.tumblr.com/96d6e1023c5c ... o1_500.jpg

That thing is going to give me nightmares.

Here's another Xplus 30cm FW Gigan online review:



Anyone who wants to step up for Monster Toy Spotlight #12? Or GIGAN05 can nominate someone as well :gigan:

[g2vd]

http://40.media.tumblr.com/96d6e1023c5c ... o1_500.jpg

"Perfect organism. Its structural perfection is matched only by its hostility."