Anybody wanna talk Godzilla? Ultraman? Gamera?

Same to you, Kairi!
And congrats on the find!

no hulk, they r not available here yet. so excited to watch the movie. good news i want to share, i had found a piece of the SUPER FINAL PREMIUM GODZILLA at a affordable price! meltdown kind of cool. stunning 2 ft tall n 4 ft long! merry christmas n happy new year to all!!!

Hi Kairi!
The new G started December 13 here in Japan (I live in Osaka).
Do they make it to the big screen where you live? I think in the States they just go direct to video a coupla years after Japanese release.

sad... when to look for the godzilla sos movie, but no where to be found. anyway, enjoy the show!

Ooooooh yeah! I remember that big boy. Saw them around, but I never picked one up. Nice piece!
It is G from Space Godzilla, as you can tell by the name Moge-Goji (Mogera was also in that movie).

By the way, gonna go see Godzilla X Mecha-Godzilla X Mothra: Tokyo SOS sometime this week. One of my kaiju buddies saw it said it was pretty good. My hopes aren't too high, but I'm sure I'll enjoy it nonetheless!

hm.... im not sure whether is it from space godzilla. but here is a link which can bring u to the gigantic goji im talking about ( http://www.clubtokyo.org/listings/itemListingRpt.php?catID=1&subCatID=102&contentID=605 ). dying to have one!!!!!!

Hi, Kairi!
Would love to see your kaiju pix.
Can you tell me more about the "Super Premium 94?" Are you talking about G from "Space Godzilla" (1994)?

hi everyone, im kairi n i simply love godzilla! but it is hard to get here in singapore where i live. btw, anyone here know where can i get the super premium 94 at affordable price???? im still figuring how to put up e pics of my collection for all kaiju lovers to see. happy to see e ever expanding kaiju lovers!

Yeah, Robot Jox had some moments I appreciated.
Although it's not quite Gundam, there are reports about two upcoming mecha-based projects in this month's Uchusen:

Tetsujin 28-Go will be released as a film next fall. The design looks exactly as it did in the manga and anime.
Check out: http://www.tetsujin28.jp/

Kawakita Koichi is also working on some show called Chouseijin Granseiza-, which looks like some kinda mecha-based action robot business.

Kawakita also did a film called Gunhed in the early 90s, which was all live action, tank-type robot fighting action.

There have been many Gundam and Macross animated films, of course, with some of the latest Macross films using very photorealistic CG for some of the action scenes.

I've heard something about Neon Genesis Evangelion being made into a live action film in the US.
Transformers too, no?

Has anyone made a decent live-action gundam type movie? Looks to me like a huge potential there for a great effects film- just imagine what ILM could do with that! RobotJox is a pretty bad flick- but some of the effects work was amazingly real looking- and all done before CGI. (Amazing what you can do with some non-union effects guys in the desert with some large scale models)

Hi, justimagine!
No, I agree with all your points, but I still enjoyed it. I'm definitely with you on the speed issue: nothing blows the sense of scale more than "kibbles and bits" action, as I call it. The Ultraman series always had that problem.
The Akira Ifukube score from the 1993 Mecha-Godzilla was indeed powerful. I liked Michiru Oshima's new score , though I'd agree it's not as powerful, and is actually a recycling of her work on G X Megaguiras.
Actually, my favorite part of the newer flick was the opening sequence featuring the Maser attack in the homage to "Gargantuas." The score for that bit is cool, too.
Sad to say, nothing I've seen about the new G flick opening Dec. 13 has got me excited at all.
I'm sick of Mothra! And it's the same G design as last time. Nothing new.
Except: Kameba! From Yog! The design is pretty much the same, just executed much more realistically.

But with everybody begging for a new Anguiras, I wonder why they picked Kameba? Anyway, the pix in this month's Uchusen looked pretty cool. Would certainly make a nice kit!

J-Hulk.

Just saw the newest Godzilla Vs MechaGodzilla. A let down in my opinion. I don't thing the effects are as good as GMK or Gamera. The design of the new robot is quite good- though I think the 93 version looks more powerful (The great score of that film helps too- this score lacks power) Mecha G moves great- but way too fast for the scale. I also never get the since that it is being piloted. Godzilla has not been changed for the better- the head is way to small and the 'cobra hood" too pronouced for me. He stands there and takes the firepower like a dummy too much- interesting how he's no clear winner in this film. What'a you think buddy- am I too much of a winer?

Thanks-J Hulk.

The first issue of CreatureScape is due out for mailing on OCT. 16. #1 focuses on King Kong and the Creature From the Black Lagoon. #2 is Kaiju; #3 is "Dinoland"; #4 is Universal Monsters; #5 is the Monsters of Mystery Science Theatre 3000 (i.e. B Movie Monsters).

We also have essays, movie reviews, kit news, all sorts of stuff. Because it is published on CD ROM you get hundreds of pictures and way more than a traditional print mag.

The cheap pre-order prices technically end today, but I won't make the change for another 6-10 hours.

Sean

Howdy, creaturescape!
Looks like a cool 'zine ya got there.
As you can see, justimagine has an amazing collection of kaiju! Hopefully he'd like to submit something. The bulk of my collection is in storage back in the States, but I'll send ya a coupla pix.
If you need any help with Japanese or scopin' out what's in the shops here, lemme know, and I'll do my best to help you out.

Looking forward to that kaiju issue!

The next issue of CreatureScape is devoted to kaiju. And it looks like there are some great kaiju builders here. We are always looking for buildup articles on monster kits.

Sean

Glad to see they're making it over there!

Say, for all you Godzilla collectors- I walked into Kay Bee toys in the mall yesterday and they have the Bandai Godzilla toys made for American sale in the store for about 8.00 apiece. There are 4 different toys- Original 54' Godzilla, Burning Godzilla, Rainbow Mothra, and Gigan. They are quite nice- much better than the Trendmaster stuff. Gigan is especially well done. Check it out.[:D

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Hello!
Ah, you did say the SuperX2 was Kaiyodo! Missed it...Sorry!

Yup, the famous Toho anti-grav flap was in full form in Mothra 3! Sheesh...

Looking forward to seeing your finished '98 G!

-Hulk: NOW I know what you're talking about with the Ghidorah.
Great design! They just kinda stopped trying with those films eh?[:(
Especially when Ghidorha gets his wing sheared off and just continues to hang magically in the air. (Not that the limited flaping looked as if it was really holding them up!)

The X2- I thought it was Kayiodo. Whatever- it has the option to make the mirror open or closed- I built it closed.

About the American Godzilla, I too loved the design of the beast- too bad the directors showed such contempt for the original films and the audience for them . Granted some fanatics will be unhappy no matter what they get- but the film is really a remake of Beast from 20,000 fathoms-Not a Godzilla film. I read an article by a director who was trying to get a sequel going- he compared it to the Star Trek films that really took off with the sequels. I think he understood the character of Godzilla far better- doubt anything will ever come of it though.
One thing it did show is what the series could be.

I have most of the Godzilla 98' toys- I have carved apart the "Ultimate" toy and I'm slowly filling the seams and reshaping things- a massive job. It'll be one big mama when done though!

Overall, Mothra 3 is just as bad as 1 and 2, but the Ghidora design is worth checking out. Plus, you get to see "Young Ghidora" snacking on a T-Rex!

There haven't been many kits of this Ghidora done, but the huge Bandai toy is one of their best sculpts.

Is the SuperX2 you have the one with the convertible front end? Closed or opened diamond reflector? Was that a Max Factory or a Wave kit? Or neither?

I've got one Wave Maser Tank, but I had sent it back to the States years ago when I thought I might return home. They still turn up once in a while in shops here. Nice kit!

Still haven't gotten my pix burned onto CD yet...I'll post some pix as soon as I do.

I stand corrected J-Hulk, I have noit seen Mothra III- but I did record it the other day- though I wasn't here- I'll watch it to see what you're talking about. Great tanks![:0] Got any of those Wave Laser tanks?

I have the Kayiodo SuperX2 to keep that big Paradise kit in line.

I'd love to see Japan- but I don't see it happening soon with my cash flow!

Hi, guys!
You know, I've always kind of felt that Godzilla and the rest of the kaiju clan really tied in all aspects of modeling.
You've got every type of military modeling represented, with armor, aircraft (including helos), and ships in every film.
Railroad modeling is well represented, along with buildings and other infrastructure.
Automotive modeling also is well represented.

So, in my opinion, G and crew bring it all together!

Heck, I was inspired to build the Dragon M4A3E8 after watching a rare theater showing of War of the Gargantuas!
Here's a coupla pix of that stalwart monster-battler:





And what do you think was the inspiration to buy that big Hasegawa 1/32 F-86 I have sitting in the closet?

These days I mostly do armor, but I'd have to say the roots of my military interests (besides being a military brat and growing up on bases!) can be found with the Ol' Buddy, Big G!

Thanks Claymore. It's good to check out new areas- I've been learning about German Armor and cars from the guys at my chapter of IMPS and its' given me a whole new appreciation of what it takes to build'em. I've even gotten a few to try my stuff too for a halloween model contest in the club. The biggest problem with building monster figures and the like is that "I quit playing with toys when I was a kid" attitude some modelers feel compelled to lay on me occassionally. I thought the hobby was supposed to be Fun! For these guys I can also build a pretty mean aircraft too.

"And to think- this all started with a mouse." - Walt Disney

The man is talented!

Justimagine, the Ghidora design I'm talking about is not Death Ghidora, but the bona-fide King himself, in Mothra 3. I think Death Ghidora was in 2. There are three Mothra flicks (what were they thinking???), in the last of which the rockin' King Ghidora I'm talking about appeared in, plus a young Ghidora as it appeared during the Cretaceous (loooong story...). Basically the original design, just VERY well executed, great expressions on the faces, and just exuding power. The goofy part is that it sucks up kids and deposits them in some big glowing dome, for digestion or some such nonesense. So, Mothra 3 is worth seeing just for the superb King Ghidora design. Too bad they used Rodan's voice, a la Godzilla vs King Ghidora...

Am I stationed here? No, I'm not in the military.
I came to Japan in 1993 as an exchange student (my major was Japanese), and I've been here ever since! Working in the insurance/medical field now.
It's a beautiful country and a beautiful people, so if you ever get a chance to visit, I heartily recommend it! Godzilla notwithstanding!

...yeah, that GMK Godzilla IS a little pudgy, isn't he? And what's with those feet???

Hi guys, I don't generally get into this genre but I have been following this thread every so often. I gotta say that justimagine has some nice work. I don't know much about monsters but I sure know nice work when I see it.

J-hulk,

Are you stationed over there or what? I'm in north Mississippi.
Like you the Godzilla vs the "little" bugs was the best part of that flick- otherwise its pretty much a one-time watch. My son watched the tape of GMK this morning and proclaimed it the best Godzilla film ever. He thought Godzilla was kinda fat too - otherwise he loved the design.
I've not seen the Godzilla VS MechaGodzilla from last year- I like the design of the new robot though. I spoke of the 93' film.
I think you may be thinking of DeathGhidorah in the mothra film, the one that yells like an elephant and spends the whole movie just burning trees. The design is really cool- worthless movie though! I still like the original "monster zero" look best. I think it's the long necks and curved horns I like. By destroy all monsters they had goofed up the faces for some reason.

Hi, Justimagine!
I'm pretty much with ya on all of those.
Question: there are 2 Heisei "Godzilla X Mecha-Godzilla" films, one in 1993(actually called "Godzilla VS Mecha-Godzilla") and one last December. Which one are you talking about? The one in 1993 was with Rodan and Baby Godzilla.
Last year's was pretty cool, I thought. MG is actually called "Kinryu" (metal dragon) and incorporates Godzilla's own DNA in it's bio-cybernetic brain. Interesting story, good action!

Yup, Godzilla X Megaguirus was a stinker. A few interesting moments, but ttthhhpppptttt as far as I'm concerned. My favorite bit is when G fought all the li'l bugs on the island!

GMK rocks. Does it surprise you that it was made by a lot the Heisei Gamera series staff? Gamera series director Shusuke Kaneko and many of the effects guys worked on GMK. I agree about Ghidora. Probably the weakest design yet, with those short necks (in some shots!), short wings, and sad puppy faces...oh well!
The Baragon design is excellent, and the fight between B and G is touted in the Japanese genre media as one of the all-time best kaiju brawls, and I'd have to agree.
Good story, great effects, and an absolutely brutal Godzilla make GMK one of my faves!

You got the Mothra flix right! Worthless!
EXCEPT: that is the COOLEST version of King Ghidora ever, design-wise! That was in Mothra III...I can barely recall I and II...Death Ghidora, or some baloney? Hooey!

And in three more months, as I mentioned earlier:
Godzilla X Mothra X Mecha-Godzilla: Tokyo SOS hits the screens here December 13th!

Far as I know it has not made it- I bought a Chinese copy on dvd- but got what I paid for- lousy image for dvd- I learned that lesson. That's my favoritite of the Hensi series by a long shot. Watched the scifi channels movie marathon of Godzilla films today. Here's my 2 cents worth of movie reviews.
The rebirth of Morthra and its sequel should have been stillborn. NO plots to speak of and the effects range from pretty good to not as good as the 60's Mothra . Skip these entirely.

Godzilla vs Meginarus (can't spell it or say it!) Lousy! Slow moving, and when the big bug shows up the effects are embarassing! the first few shots have the wires holding him up CLEARLY visible. A few cool moments- but nothing can save it.
I liked the design of this version when I first saw it photographed at Wonderfest, but
on film it looks less impressive than the hensi series. The big back fin is just a tad too stylized for me and seen from the front he has a stupid expression.

GMK- All Monsters Attack. Alright- somebody was paying attention here. Best since the Hensi series and one of the best anyway. Plot moves right along and is comprehensible for a change. Ignores all the other films except the original Godzilla so it has an original take on the other monsters. The Godzilla is total bad-ass monster. Good design with sinister white eyes and moves well- kinda pot-bellied though! Great growls and roars that are meaner sounding than the original. Great Mothra and Baragon. (Baragon is totally outmatched by Godzilla. King Ghidorh is not as cool as the previous versions. (I think the original appearance is the best) Mothra flies better than ever- but Ghidorah not so well. Still a must see!
What's anyone else think? Agree or disagree.

Good to hear that!
I wonder which ones?
I'll check out that website!

I just bought last year's Godzilla vs Mecha-Godzilla on DVD a coupla days ago. Has that one made it over there yet?