Friday, October 31, 2014

Availability & Price Updates 10/31


Past Releases Changelog 10.31.14
  • Burning Godzilla (1995):
    • Removed Image Anime link - Sold Out.
    • Added Jungle link
  • Godzilla (2014):
    • Best Deal changed to Amazon & Anime Island.

Site Updates:
  • Update the whole REVIEWS section with new code for the desktop version of the site. Also removed "Buy it Now" links from those pages, as well as the Facebook comments sections.
  • Added Mothra (Adult) review.
  • Added new Box Art of recent releases to the REVIEWS section.

Thursday, October 30, 2014

Mothra (1992) Review!


One of the most anticipated characters to hit the S.H.MonsterArts line, Mothra (1992) from the Heisei series makes its debut. Released as a web exclusive in Japan, Mothra is a regular release in North America with an MSRP of $64.99. The only Mothra figure I’ve ever owned was by Trendmasters, and that was a decent release, thanks to Mothra’s simple shape, but it was very much out of scale with that line’s Godzilla. Thankfully, that is not an issue with this release. Mothra’s wingspan is huge and the figure is in perfect scale with the rest of the Heisei releases of the S.H.MonsterArts line. I have to admit that after having slightly disappointed impressions with Battra, I was concerned that Mothra would suffer similar flaws since they were released only a few months apart from each other. Thankfully, most of Battra’s flaws were rectified in Mothra’s design, however there’s still room for improvement...

Friday, October 24, 2014

Availability & Best Deals Update 10/24


Past Releases Changelog 10.24.14
  • Spacegodzilla:
    • Removed Toy Arena - Sold Out.
    • Added Toy Wiz link.
  • Godzilla (Adult Jr.):
    • Best Deal changed to Eknightmedia.
  • Godzilla (2014):
    • Best Deal changed to Anime Island.

Godzilla 2000 Millennium (Special Color Edition) Hi-Res Photos!


Due to high demand from North America, Tamashii Nations is bringing back Godzilla 2000 Millennium, Sakai's concept sculpt, but with a colorful twist. Rather than re-issuing the same figure released in January 2014, they've colorized this sculpt with Godzilla's traditional colors. No purple or tints of green, just charcoal gray and white. Why not a Wakasa [film] version? Simply because the demand was interpreted for this particular sculpt. Is a Wakasa version in the works? You'll have to wait and see. This is a chance for many of those who missed this release earlier this year, while also giving previous owners something slightly new. There are no changes in its sculpt and there's no mention of improved articulation. Godzilla 2000 Millennium (Special Color Edition) is released as a Web Exclusive in Japan and will be available as a Regular Release here in North America at $74.99. However, a limited quantity will be readily available. Like the previous G2K, this one also comes with no accessories or effect parts. Pre-order this one as soon as you can, it's likely to sell out even faster than the previous release.

Site Updates:

  • Added Godzilla 2000 Millennium (Special Color Edition) product specs, price, and hi-res images to the UPCOMING RELEASES section.

Friday, October 17, 2014

Availability & Best Deals Update 10/17 - ORANGE ZONE ALERT!


With everyday passing, Battra comes closer to being sold out. At the moment, of the popular retailers I track, Toywiz & Amazon are the last two to have stock at or less than MSRP. Normally I won't list a figure in the Orange Zone until Amazon has about 20 pieces or less, but with practically all other popular vendors out of stock, it seems appropriate to change Battra's availability status now. Amazon still has about 84 pieces in stock, and there's a slim chance they may have another palette spoken for at Bluefin Distribution. But there's also the chance this is it. There's still some time to get this figure, but if you were holding off until Christmas, exercise some caution... Or let someone know that you want this for Christmas and it needs to be purchased soon before it's completely sold out. Good luck!

Past Releases Changelog 10.17.14
  • Spacegodzilla:
    • Removed Big Bad Toy Store - Sold Out
  • Battra:
    • Availability changed to the ORANGE ZONE.

Thursday, October 16, 2014

Effect Sets Officially Released in NA!





The Toho Ultimate Weapons Set 2 & Godzilla Effects Set 2 are now available at some online retailers in North America! Local collectible store Anime King Inc. & Toy Arena now have them listed on their store pages, (Ebay Store for Anime King). You can order it today and get it this coming week! If you have a pre-order elsewhere, just know that it's rolling out in the coming week.


Site Updates:
  • Moved the Toho Ultimate Weapons Set 2 to the PAST RELEASES section.
  • Moved the Godzilla Effects Set 2 to the PAST RELEASES section.

Saturday, October 11, 2014

Availability & Best Deals Updates 10/11

Past Releases Changelog 10.11.14
  • Spacegodzilla:
    • Added Eknightmedia link.
    • Best Deal changed to Eknightmedia.
  • Little Godzilla:
    • Removed Toy Arena- Sold Out.
  • Gigan (2004):
    • Best Deal changed to Amazon.
  • Godzilla (Adult Jr.):
    • Best Deal changed to Anime Island & Amazon.

Saturday, October 4, 2014

Godzilla (2014) officially released in NA!

Godzilla (2014) is now available at some online retailers in North America! Local collectible store Anime King Inc. has it listed on their Ebay store page. If you've been patiently waiting, you can order it today and get it this coming week! If you don't want to order from Anime King, or already have a pre-order elsewhere, just know that it's rolling out this coming week.












Site Updates: