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The Criterion company is releasing the Godzilla: The Showa-Era Films, 1954–1975 Eight-Blu-Ray Special Edition Collector’s Set into stores and available for pre-order on their website for $179.96 on October 29, 2019, and it’s a colossal tribute to the granddaddy of all movie monsters. Here’s a preview of what’s inside this monumental Blu-ray collector’s set, which features fifteen films in a giant deluxe hardcover book, with new essays; new and archival interviews with cast and crew members; and much, much more! The book also features newly commissioned illustrations by Arthur Adams, Sophie Campbell, Becky Cloonan, Jorge Coelho, Geof Darrow, Simon Gane, Robert Goodin, Benjamin Marra, Monarobot, Takashi Okazaki, Angela Rizza, Yuko Shimizu, Bill Sienkiewicz, Katsuya Terada, Ronald Wimberly, and Chris Wisnia. In 1954, an enormous beast clawed its way out of the sea, destroying everything in its path—and changing movies forever. The arresting original Godzilla soon gave rise to an entire monster-movie genre (kaiju eiga), but the King of the Monsters continued to reign supreme: in fourteen fiercely entertaining sequels over the next two decades, Godzilla defended its throne against a host of other formidable creatures, transforming from a terrifying symbol of nuclear annihilation into a benevolent (if still belligerent) Earth protector. Collected here for the first time are all fifteen Godzilla films of Japan’s Showa era, in a landmark set showcasing the technical wizardry, fantastical storytelling, and indomitable international appeal that established the most iconic giant monster the cinema has ever seen. The set includes: GODZILLA (Ishiro Honda, 1954) GODZILLA RAIDS AGAIN (Motoyoshi Oda, 1955) KING KONG VS. GODZILLA (Ishiro Honda and Thomas Montgomery, 1963) MOTHRA VS. GODZILLA (Ishiro Honda, 1964) GHIDORAH, THE THREE-HEADED MONSTER (Ishiro Honda, 1964) INVASION OF ASTRO-MONSTER (Ishiro Honda, 1965) EBIRAH, HORROR OF THE DEEP (Jun Fukuda, 1966) SON OF GODZILLA (Jun Fukuda, 1967) DESTROY ALL MONSTERS (Ishiro Honda, 1968) ALL MONSTERS ATTACK (Ishiro Honda, 1969) GODZILLA VS. HEDORAH (Yoshimitsu Banno, 1971) GODZILLA VS. GIGAN (Jun Fukuda, 1972) GODZILLA VS. MEGALON (Jun Fukuda, 1973) GODZILLA VS. MECHAGODZILLA (Jun Fukuda, 1974) TERROR OF MECHAGODZILLA (Ishiro Honda, 1975) Eight-Blu-ray Special Edition Collector’s Set Features High-definition digital transfers of all fifteen Godzilla films made between 1954 and 1975, released together for the first time, with uncompressed monaural soundtracks High-definition digital transfers of Godzilla, King of the Monsters, the 1956 U.S.-release version of Godzilla; and the 1962 Japanese-release version of King Kong vs. Godzilla Audio commentaries from 2011 on Godzilla and Godzilla, King of the Monsters featuring film historian David Kalat International English-language dub tracks for Invasion of Astro-Monster, Son of Godzilla, Destroy All Monsters, Godzilla vs. Megalon, Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla, and Terror of Mechagodzilla Directors Guild of Japan interview with director Ishiro Honda, conducted by director Yoshimitsu Banno in 1990 Programs detailing the creation of Godzilla’s special effects and unused effects sequences from Toho releases including Destroy All Monsters New interview with filmmaker Alex Cox about his admiration for the Showa-era Godzilla films New and archival interviews with cast and crew members, including actors Bin Furuya, Tsugutoshi Komada, Haruo Nakajima, and Akira Takarada; composer Akira Ifukube; and effects technicians Yoshio Irie and Eizo Kaimai Interview with critic Tadao Sato from 2011 Illustrated audio essay from 2011 about the real-life tragedy that inspired Godzilla New English subtitle translations Trailers PLUS: A lavishly illustrated deluxe hardcover book featuring an essay by cinema historian Steve Ryfle, notes on the films by cinema historian Ed Godziszewski, and new illustrations by Arthur Adams, Sophie Campbell, Becky Cloonan, Jorge Coelho, Geof Darrow, Simon Gane, Robert Goodin, Benjamin Marra, Monarobot, Takashi Okazaki, Angela Rizza, Yuko Shimizu, Bill Sienkiewicz, Katsuya Terada, Ronald Wimberly, and Chris Wisnia

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Here she is, the queen herself! While mine did indeed end up nearly perfect in terms of production, I have seen a few issues from others, so be mindful of those. Great sculpt, nice display, no larva...?!, but it's still fantastic enough to maybe warrant not spending for the expensive import to possibly come soon. Thanks again, Jay!

The King of the Monsters gets a King Sized Release, Here's your look at the NEW Jakks Pacific Godzilla King of the Monsters 20" Long Godzilla

Thankfully I was able to salvage some pics after a small hard drive hiccup! The atomic blast version of NECA's Godzilla 2019!

*drums intensify*

Just got back from G-Fest! Here's a review that debuted during then, S.H. MonsterArts King Ghidorah 2019!

Not from the one this year, but from decades ago! Taking a look at NECA's 1956 Godzilla King of the Monsters! Last picture is a ToyNewsi exclusive!

Well, it's been on the shelves at Walmart for some time, so.... Yeah!

Here's the last of my King of the Monsters vinyl reviews (for now)! MOTHRA!

Big bird! A review of the Jakks figure.

Two small figures, one big value!.....? Let's look!

Rodan, as made by Bandai Japan, in the movie Monster Series line!

Jakks Pacific made two King Ghidorahs, one packed with Godzilla in a 2" battle set! Note the shot with the big Ghidorah included here is with the 6" action figure!

Here's the 6" version of the Jakks Pacific King Ghidorah!

Bandai's Movie Monster Series King Ghidorah 2019!

First big, then small - Bandai Godzilla 2019~

First we had Jakks, now it's Bandai's turn! Monster King Series Godzilla 2019!

Hello, folks! The new Godzilla movie is out on Friday, and to celebrate here are some reviews in the coming threads for the big 4 stars! Kicking it off with the 12" tall Jakks Pacific Godzilla! Old souls, you may wanna check out the intro to this one~ VERY heart warming.

Check out the final extended spots for "Godzilla: King of the Monsters," the eagerly-anticipated kaiju sequel, which pits Godzilla against three of its biggest and most iconic adversaries: Mothra, the enormous moth-like creature; Rodan, the gigantic dragon-like beast, and Ghidorah, the three-headed monster. Following the global success of "Godzilla" and "Kong: Skull Island" comes the next chapter in Warner Bros. Pictures' and Legendary Pictures' cinematic MonsterVerse, an epic action adventure that pits Godzilla against some of the most popular monsters in pop culture history. The new story follows the heroic efforts of the crypto-zoological agency Monarch as its members face off against a battery of god-sized monsters, including the mighty Godzilla, who collides with Mothra, Rodan, and his ultimate nemesis, the three-headed King Ghidorah. When these ancient super-species -- thought to be mere myths -- rise again, they all vie for supremacy, leaving humanity's very existence hanging in the balance. Godzilla: King of the Monsters stars Vera Farmiga, Millie Bobby Brown, Kyle Chandler, Sally Hawkins, Bradley Whitford, Thomas Middleditch, O'Shea Jackson Jr., Charles Dance, Zhang Ziyi, Ken Watanabe Release" May 31st, 2019