Released
in 2004 with a slew of other tiny figures for the
Godzilla Super Chronicles set, this release
of Biollante is the latest figure of the massive
plant. She, like the other kaiju, was placed in
a book-like box that would open up as if a book.
I had gotten the series (all except Gotengo, Destoroyah,
and Gigan) for free from a friend who was getting
rid of most of his collection.
Now don't get these figures confused with the High
Grade series. They're much smaller and don't
feature as much detail, but aren't half bad. Biollante
stands at two inches tall and is made of hard vinyl.
The tentacles are about two and a half inches long
and can be removed from the body.
As said, Biollante doesn't sport the amount
of detail the pricier High Grades feature, but she
isn't half bad. The only real complaints that
can be made is that she only has four tentacles
and is too small when compared to the other kaiju
released in the series. Her mold is nicely textured
with ridges and bumps with plant-like details running
down its back. The tentacles are stretched out to
the sides and look ready to strike.
The paint job is anything but bad. While some more
highlights of darker greens. The mouth is painted
entirely red, making it seem as if she only has
a single row of teeth which, if you saw her film,
you'd know is just not the case. It's
a small flaw, but if all of Anguirus' spikes
can be colored in this set, you'd think they
could do the same for Biollante's countless
amounts of teeth.
Not a bad of figure at any cost, but not the shining
star of the set (I believe that goes to Rodan).
I can't say get the set just for Biollante, but
do get the set if you come across it. The figures
may be small and it may cost a tad bit now, but
it's a nice collection.
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