2012 X-Plus Vinyl Figures Discussion Thread

[Brad Simmons]

A few of us hardcore X-Plus collectors thought it was a good idea to restart the X-Plus thread. Maybe the more appropriate thing to do moving forward is to start a new thread each year, so we can have an updated poll and capture all of the new content being discussed for that particular year?

For those interested, the old X-Plus thread (pre-2012 info) can be found here.

I also started an X-Plus fan appreciation page on Facebook. It's a closed group, only members can see and respond to content. Besides discussion, there are also photo galleries of: each release, all monsters, movies posters, artwork, and more. If you're interested in joining, here's the link... http://www.facebook.com/groups/XPlusGodzillaVinylSeries

As a recap, here are the releases by year of everything that’s come out so far or been announced:
* If any corrections are needed, please let me know.

2007:
30cm
• Gaira – Green “Battle-Damaged” Gargantua (unbuilt kit)
• Sanda – Brown Gargantua (unbuilt kit)


2008:
30cm
• Gaira – Green “Battle-Damaged” Gargantua (pre-painted figure from same mold as unbuilt kit)
• Gorosaurus (1967, "King Kong Escapes")
• Sanda – Brown Gargantua (pre-painted figure from same mold as unbuilt kit)


2009:
30cm
• Anguirus (1968, "Destroy All Monsters")
• Gappa (1967, "Gappa the Triphibian Monsters")


2010:
30cm
• 1962 Godzilla ("Godzilla vs. King Kong") *Internet Exclusive – “Passhin Boy” figurine*
• 1964 Godzilla ("Godzilla vs. Mothra") *Internet Exclusive – extra jaw piece for closed mouth*
• 1968 Godzilla ("Destroy All Monsters")
• 2003 Godzilla ("Tokyo S.O.S.")
• Baragon (1968, "Destroy All Monsters") *Internet Exclusive – extra 1965 Baragon head*
• Gigan (1972, "Godzilla vs. Gigan")
• Minilla (a.k.a. Minya) 1968, "Destroy All Monsters" *Internet Exclusive – Hatchling Minya*
• Mothra Larva (1961)

25cm
• 1973 Godzilla ("Godzilla vs. Megalon") *Internet Exclusive – extra head w/open mouth*
• 1984 Godzilla ("Godzilla 1984") *Internet Exclusive – mini Super X*
• 1989 Godzilla ("Godzilla vs. Biollante") *Internet Exclusive – mini Super X-2*
• 2001 Godzilla ("GMK") *Internet Exclusive – mini Satsuma submarine*
• Jet Jaguar *Internet Exclusive – extra set of “open” hands*


2011:
30cm
• 1954 Godzilla ("Godzilla: King of the Monsters") *Internet Exclusive – mini Oxygen Destroyer*
• 1955 Godzilla – ("Godzilla Raids Again") *Internet Exclusive – Color version*
• 1992 Godzilla ("Godzilla vs. Mothra")
• 2001 Godzilla ("GMK") *Internet Exclusive – mini Missile Launcher Tank*
• Anguirus (1955, "Godzilla Raids Again")
• Gargantuas set – Summer WonderFest Reissue Exclusive (same molds as 2008 figures w/different paint scheme + Gaira NOT “Battle-Damaged”)
• Gigan – Winter WonderFest Reissue Exclusive (“Night” version) same mold as 2010 figure w/different color
• Gorosaurus – Internet Reissue Exclusive (1968, "Destroy All Monsters") same mold as 2009 figure w/different paint scheme
• Hedorah “Final Stage” *Internet Exclusive – mini “Flying Stage” Hedorah & “blind eye" patch*
• Maguma (1962, "Gorath") *Internet Exclusive – mini VTOL Aircraft*
• Mechagodzilla (1974, "Godzilla vs. MechaGodzilla") *Internet Exclusive – mini “flying” Mechagodzilla*

25cm
• 1955 Godzilla – Monochrome ("Godzilla Raids Again") *Internet Exclusive – Color set w/Anguirus*
• 1967 Godzilla ("Son of Godzilla") *Internet Exclusive – 1967 Minya*
• 1971 Godzilla ("Godzilla vs. Hedorah") *Internet Exclusive – extra head w/no blind eye & arms w/no orbs*
• 1989 Godzilla Internet Exclusive Reissue ("Godzilla vs. Biollante") same mold as 2010 figure with new "battle-damage", "clear" eyes, paint scheme and Biollante tendril base
• 1989 Godzilla Internet Exclusive Reissue ("Godzilla vs. Biollante") *DeAgostini Version – exclusive paint scheme w/clear eyes but NO battle damage or base (available separately or paired with Biollante)*
• Anguirus – Monochrome (1955, "Godzilla Raids Again") *Internet Exclusive – Color set w/1955 Godzilla*
• Baragon (1965, "Frankenstein Conquers the World") *Internet Exclusive – glowing horn feature*
• Biollante *Internet Exclusive – 3 mini Maser Tanks*
• Biollante *DeAgostini Version - exclusive paint scheme (available separately or paired with 1989 Godzilla)*
• Ebirah (1966, "Godzilla vs. The Sea Monster") *Internet Exclusive – mini Giant Condor*
• Hedorah “Landing Stage” *Internet Exclusive – mini “Tadpole Stage” Hedorah*
• Megalon *Internet Exclusive – extra set of drill hands in “closed” position*


2012:
30cm
• 1954 Godzilla ("Godzilla: King of the Monsters") *DeAgostini Version*
• 1954 Godzilla ("Godzilla: King of the Monsters") NOTE: Made of Poly Resin, not Vinyl (unpainted/unassembled)
• 1955 Godzilla vs. Anguirus set – Summer WonderFest Reissue Exclusive (same molds as 2011 figures but color vs. monochrome)
• 1989 Godzilla ("Godzilla vs. Biollante") *Internet Exclusive – mini Biollante "Rose Form"*
• Gamera (1996, "Gamera 2: Attack of The Legion") *Internet Exclusive – mini Legion soldiers*
• Gigan (1972, "Godzilla vs. Gigan") NOTE: Made of Poly Resin, not Vinyl
• Kiryu (2003, "Godzilla: Tokyo S.O.S.") *Internet Exclusive – Barrel Gun & Wrist Masers* NOTE: Made of Poly Resin, not Vinyl
• Manda (1963, "Atragon") *Internet Exclusive – Mu Empire denizen figurine*
• Mechagodzilla (1974, "Godzilla vs. MechaGodzilla") NOTE: Made of Poly Resin, not Vinyl
• Mothra Larva "soft version" (1961, "Mothra") *limited to 100 pieces
• Rodan (1964, Ghidorah The Three-Headed Monster) *Internet Exclusive – mini "flying" Rodan*
• Titanosaurus (1975, Terror of Mechagodzilla) *Internet Exclusive - mini Akatsuki submarine*
• Varan (1958, Varan the Unbelievable) *Internet Exclusive – "Mountain God" statue*

25cm
• 1962 Godzilla ("Godzilla vs. Mothra") *Internet Exclusive – light-up dorsal fins*
• 1964 Godzilla ("Godzilla vs. Mothra") *Internet Exclusive – two 1964 Mothra Larva*
• 1964 Godzilla ("Godzilla vs. Mothra") *Internet Exclusive – two 1964 Mothra Larva*
• 1968 Godzilla ("Destroy All Monsters")
• Anguirus (1968, "Destroy All Monsters")
• Daimajin (1966, "Daimajin") *Internet Exclusive – extra arm w/chain*
• Gigan (1972, "Godzilla vs. Gigan") *Internet Exclusive – light-up eye*
• Gorosaurus (1968, "Destroy All Monsters") *Internet Exclusive – mini exploration sub*
• Jet Jaguar/1973 Godzilla set – Winter WonderFest Reissue Exclusive (same molds as 2010 figures but Jet Jaguar w/different arm positions)
• Mechagodzilla (1974, "Godzilla vs. MechaGodzilla") *Internet Exclusive – Black Hole Alien figurine*
• Mothra Imago (1961) *Internet Exclusive – light-up eyes*
• Mogeura (1957, "The Mysterians") *Internet Exclusive – red or yellow "Mysterian" figurine*
• Varan (1958, Varan the Unbelievable) *Internet Exclusive – mini flying Varan*


2012 releases will be updated as they're announced.


2012 Poll…


1. Gabara


2. Kamakiras


3. King Ghidorah (1968)


4. King Seesar


5. Kumonga


6. Manda (1968)


7. Mecha-King Ghidora


8. Mothra Imago


9. Rodan (1956)


10. Titanosaurus

[MothraPeanuts]

I want King Ghidora, Manda and Rodan. Mecha-King Ghidora, Gabara and Titanosaurus would also be instant purchases for me.

[GCrusher]

Nice detailed and updated thread!
I think Ghidorah will probably be the big winner in the poll, but because of size may be the last one we see.

[GCrusher]

I wonder which will be the first figure to be released that's not on the list. Just seems how it works sometime. I'm guessing Godzilla 54 in the 25cm variety and Burning Godzilla 30cm.

[MothraPeanuts]

I don't see X-Plus doing very many of the Heisei monsters, but Mecha-King Ghidora would be awesome.

[TokyoVigilante]

Mecha-King Ghidorah is one of those things that, removed from the plot of Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah, I don't really see how he could work and not be completely ridiculous.

But holy fuck he looks cool. I'd love to have a toy of that kicking around.

[GCrusher]

I wonder what x-plus could do with the Final Wars Gigan Powered, with the chainsaws!

[SJM925]

Wait a minute... Are those figures that x-plus already made?

also, no SpaceGodzilla in the pole?

[MothraPeanuts]

Wait a minute... Are those figures that x-plus already made?

also, no SpaceGodzilla in the pole?

No. They're photos of various model kits.

[Brad Simmons]

Unfortunately, you can only have 10 choices with a poll. I struggled a bit with what I was listing, it was tough. I actually removed Mechani-Kong from the line-up because of all of the licensing issues surrounding King Kong, which is exactly why he's not listed either. In actuality, I want everything that's on that Top 10 list plus several not mentioned. So, I guess the good news is that there are still plenty of good choices out there for them to pick from.

[Leunames]

Unfortunately, you can only have 10 choices with a poll. I struggled a bit with what I was listing, it was tough. I actually removed Mechani-Kong from the line-up because of all of the licensing issues surrounding King Kong, which is exactly why he's not listed either. In actuality, I want everything that's on that Top 10 list plus several not mentioned. So, I guess the good news is that there are still plenty of good choices out there for them to pick from.

The Ghidorah pictured is kaiju freaks' Ghidorah from GTTHM. It's not the DAM version.

[Brad Simmons]

Unfortunately, you can only have 10 choices with a poll. I struggled a bit with what I was listing, it was tough. I actually removed Mechani-Kong from the line-up because of all of the licensing issues surrounding King Kong, which is exactly why he's not listed either. In actuality, I want everything that's on that Top 10 list plus several not mentioned. So, I guess the good news is that there are still plenty of good choices out there for them to pick from.

The Ghidorah pictured is kaiju freaks' Ghidorah from GTTHM. It's not the DAM version.

Corrected! Thanks for catching that.

[kaijukurt]

I picked MKG...just felt like it.

[Godz]

Gabara, cause right now I dont think I could afford a Ghidorah!

[MothraPeanuts]

I'll take an X-Plus Ghidora any way I can get it... But I'd much rather have the '64 version that was originally shown here than the '68 version.

[GCrusher]

I'll take an X-Plus Ghidora any way I can get it... But I'd much rather have the '64 version that was originally shown here than the '68 version.

Likewise, I'd like a an early Rodan (Radon) but not the 56. I liked the Rodan that appeared in Ghidorah the Three-Headed Monster, etc..
I bet if X-Plus released the first Rodan they'd mark the box Radon instead. Isn't that what they called him in Japan?

[kkawachi]

Painted pictures of the new 25cm G'64 up on HobbySearch.

It looks incredible!

[tymon]

Very nice!

[Zilla103192]

I love the 64 style, but god do I hate the yellow eyebrows. They are so out of place.

[Brad Simmons]

I love the 64 style, but god do I hate the yellow eyebrows. They are so out of place.

I agree. It's the only thing that keeps me from really loving that suit or, at least, the X-Plus toys of them.