Monster Toy Spotlight #29: Godzilla 1984/85 (Heisei-Goji)
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Monster Toy Spotlight #29: Godzilla 1984/85 (Heisei-Goji)
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Monster Toy Spotlight #29: Godzilla 1984/85 (Heisei-Goji)
Godzilla 1985 was my very first Godzilla film, as such it holds a special place in my heart. I own two Godzilla 84/85 figures, but let's start with the much maligned Imperial Godzilla toy -
As far as I can remember, this was my first Godzilla figure and one I will never get rid of.
The other G84 figure I own is the recent Marmit release -
Diamond is reissuing the X Plus 30cm G84 at some point, so everyone can look forward to that if you don't have it already.
Now let's see what the rest of you have! :xilien:
As far as I can remember, this was my first Godzilla figure and one I will never get rid of.
The other G84 figure I own is the recent Marmit release -
Diamond is reissuing the X Plus 30cm G84 at some point, so everyone can look forward to that if you don't have it already.
Now let's see what the rest of you have! :xilien:
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Re: Monster Toy Spotlight #29: Godzilla 1984/85 (Heisei-Goji)
X-Plus 25cm G85:
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Re: Godzilla 1985
The latest monster toy spotlight thread is covering Godzilla 1985, so this might be a good reference source in regards to G85 figures:
http://www.tohokingdom.com/forum/viewto ... 11&t=25282
Perhaps we could merge this thread with that one.
http://www.tohokingdom.com/forum/viewto ... 11&t=25282
Perhaps we could merge this thread with that one.
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Re: Monster Toy Spotlight #29: Godzilla 1984/85 (Heisei-Goji)
This was one of the best little figures as a kid!
It would be nice to see Bandai do a reissue of the 84 figure, especially since the latest film is another solo flick, but even if they did it would be bittersweet... as a kid I actually had the issue of Hyper Hobby that featured the Memorial Box, and the full page layout just teased me. But since I knew my parents would never buy me the set, nor be able to find it, I came to a painful realization that I would never get to have one.
It would be nice to see Bandai do a reissue of the 84 figure, especially since the latest film is another solo flick, but even if they did it would be bittersweet... as a kid I actually had the issue of Hyper Hobby that featured the Memorial Box, and the full page layout just teased me. But since I knew my parents would never buy me the set, nor be able to find it, I came to a painful realization that I would never get to have one.
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Re: Monster Toy Spotlight #29: Godzilla 1984/85 (Heisei-Goji)
Fresh Vinyl reviews of both Xplus G85 figures. Their G85 figures are perfect examples of how annoying I find the whole "25-30cm" back and forth nonsense with Xplus' lines in general. It seems there's always one scale that has a great figure of a particular kaiju, only to botch it up in the other scale, leading to great inconsistency for both scales. In the case, the 30cm hits it out of the park (hope some post some photos of this bad boy ), while the 25cm falls short with its chipmunk look.
Xplus 25cm Godzilla 84-85
Xplus 30cm Godzilla 84-85
Xplus 25cm Godzilla 84-85
Xplus 30cm Godzilla 84-85
What line/company is that figure from?Castellan Zilla wrote:There's also a vintage vinyl toy.
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Re: Monster Toy Spotlight #29: Godzilla 1984/85 (Heisei-Goji)
Bandai, if I'm not mistaken.ebirahsmeg1 wrote:
What line/company is that figure from?
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Re: Monster Toy Spotlight #29: Godzilla 1984/85 (Heisei-Goji)
Imperial 1984 6" rubber
Bandai 1984 6" soft vinyl (based on the Cybot)
Bandai 2004 6" soft vinyl (based on the suit)
NECA 2014 6" articulated rubber
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4" Bandai painted "History Set" box set version of the 1999 Hyper candy figure (1999)
4" Yutaka soft vinyl figure ([part of a 1988 box set)
3" Yamakatsu hard rubber figure (1985)
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Konami "Beastshooter" rolling 1.5" figure:
Bandai Sakai-sculpted 2.5" candy diorama
Various Bandai "finger puppet" hollow vinyl toys, most 1" to 1.5" in height
Various hard plastic pencil topper toys
Bandai 1" "Proclamation" aka "Monster Museum" candy toy
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Does anyone have *both* Marmit figures, or "both* Y-MSF figures, and can give us a photo of them side-by-side?
Bandai 1984 6" soft vinyl (based on the Cybot)
Bandai 2004 6" soft vinyl (based on the suit)
NECA 2014 6" articulated rubber
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4" Bandai painted "History Set" box set version of the 1999 Hyper candy figure (1999)
4" Yutaka soft vinyl figure ([part of a 1988 box set)
3" Yamakatsu hard rubber figure (1985)
Added in 7 minutes 44 seconds:
Konami "Beastshooter" rolling 1.5" figure:
Bandai Sakai-sculpted 2.5" candy diorama
Various Bandai "finger puppet" hollow vinyl toys, most 1" to 1.5" in height
Various hard plastic pencil topper toys
Bandai 1" "Proclamation" aka "Monster Museum" candy toy
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Does anyone have *both* Marmit figures, or "both* Y-MSF figures, and can give us a photo of them side-by-side?
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Re: Monster Toy Spotlight #29: Godzilla 1984/85 (Heisei-Goji)
To me personally this is the closest design of the film - Godzilla Heisei Era - New 6" Bandai Action Figure and my personal favorite !
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I have this figure and i got it after Godzilla85 premierd but did not think it was made for film ?Hybrid Gojira wrote:Godzilla 1985 was my very first Godzilla film, as such it holds a special place in my heart. I own two Godzilla 84/85 figures, but let's start with the much maligned Imperial Godzilla toy -
As far as I can remember, this was my first Godzilla figure and one I will never get rid of.
The other G84 figure I own is the recent Marmit release -
Diamond is reissuing the X Plus 30cm G84 at some point, so everyone can look forward to that if you don't have it already.
Now let's see what the rest of you have! :xilien:
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Re: Monster Toy Spotlight #29: Godzilla 1984/85 (Heisei-Goji)
Like right after you saw the movie? I got mine years later (I grew up with the 2000 film in theaters haha) but it was basically brand new. No scuffs, no scratches, not banged up in any way, and even the tag came attached. It was in pristine condition... I wonder if the people I brought it from just had an excess supply or something.Godzillafan11 wrote: I have this figure and i got it after Godzilla85 premierd but did not think it was made for film ?
I think they were made to cash in on the film. Not sure though... it certainly looks more like the 80s Godzilla with the four toes though. Here's a photo from a catalog I believe. Mine looked pretty much like this when I got it.
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I bought mine after the movie in a local toy store in town; it was only around 8 bucks and stands about 6in tall !Creature22 wrote:Like right after you saw the movie? I got mine years later (I grew up with the 2000 film in theaters haha) but it was basically brand new. No scuffs, no scratches, not banged up in any way, and even the tag came attached. It was in pristine condition... I wonder if the people I brought it from just had an excess supply or something.Godzillafan11 wrote: I have this figure and i got it after Godzilla85 premierd but did not think it was made for film ?
I think they were made to cash in on the film. Not sure though... it certainly looks more like the 80s Godzilla with the four toes though. Here's a photo from a catalog I believe. Mine looked pretty much like this when I got it.
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Re: Monster Toy Spotlight #29: Godzilla 1984/85 (Heisei-Goji)
As already posted, I have the imperial Gojis, but I'm surprised the NECA hasn't shown up here yet! Here's my review.
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Re: Monster Toy Spotlight #29: Godzilla 1984/85 (Heisei-Goji)
Another online review of the Xplus 30cm Godzilla 84/85:
GIANT CONDOR!!!!!!!!
"Someone kick me, kick me hard! We're stupid." - Corn on the cob eatin' Hippie (Godzilla vs Gigan)
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Re: Monster Toy Spotlight #29: Godzilla 1984/85 (Heisei-Goji)
I bought mine (the 6" version) at a KB Toy and Hobby back in 1988 or 1989 for a whopping $2. vs Biollante was not out yet, and all of the card/tray art was more-or-less generic (although some of it was copied IMO from the 1987 b&w Dark Horse Godzilla one-shot) but the timing and the four uniform toes could only have been inspired by the 1984 suit.Godzillafan11 wrote:I have this figure and i got it after Godzilla85 premierd but did not think it was made for film ?
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Hugely disappointed it's one of my absolute favorite designs and I have no figures of it. Well I have the Imperials but they're a bit generic looking. Good thing Xplus is reissuing the 30cm 84.
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Re: Monster Toy Spotlight #29: Godzilla 1984/85 (Heisei-Goji)
The initial Imperial release, as far as I can tell, was actually back in 85. I *think* there were probably reproductions because I got mine sometime in the early 90's - brand new, in Toys R Us. Someone correct me if I'm wrong. :xilien:
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Re: Monster Toy Spotlight #29: Godzilla 1984/85 (Heisei-Goji)
The 6" Imperial was rereleased many times, and suffered from either mold degradation or recasting each time (not sure which) that altered the quality. It's difficult to find one today that isn't a recast. You can spot the recast ones from a mile away, because they all look like Godzilla has a cleft palette, a chest scar from open heart surgery, and tons of mold flashing along legs and dorsals - some worse than others.Hybrid Gojira wrote:The initial Imperial release, as far as I can tell, was actually back in 85. I *think* there were probably reproductions because I got mine sometime in the early 90's - brand new, in Toys R Us. Someone correct me if I'm wrong. :xilien:
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Re: Monster Toy Spotlight #29: Godzilla 1984/85 (Heisei-Goji)
Not to go too off-topic, but I wonder why Imperial never got to do any more monsters (despite the obvious quality thing)?