BREAKING (Part 2): Godzilla Jr. goes ORANGE ZONE!

Godzilla Jr. finally hits the Orange Zone after all this time. It may be a small figure with a higher price point, (thanks to the yen being worth more than the dollar at the time of its release), but this figure is packed full of articulation. I would say that this figure was the beginning of Tamashii doing the articulation right with the line. It's a lot of fun to pose it. If you haven't bought this figure, now's the time. While Amazon may be running low on stock, other retailers do carry it. Of course, once Amazon runs out of stock, those other retailers may raise there prices. So don't hesitate!

BREAKING: MOGUERA enters the ORANGE ZONE!

MOGUERA has been around for quite some time, since 2012. There was a point in time I flagged it as being Red Zoned, but Bluefin received additional stock from Japan that's been keeping it a float all this time. Now it finally looks like that additional stock has begun to dry up. Amazon now only has 19 pieces yet. In my opinion, MOUGERA is an absolutely fantastic set that you NEED for your collection. It comes loaded with effect parts and accessories, and the figure itself is exemplary and generally underrated. It's a bit high in price point, but totally worth it. A good handful of other retailers still carry MOGUERA, so if you miss out on Amazon, there's always other outlets.

Availability & Best Deal Updates 12/26 RED & ORANGE ZONE ALERTS!

This has been quite a year for Godzilla related S.H.MonsterArts. In celebration of the 60th Anniversary, 2014 outputted a record high amount of figures in a single year. Some were hits, some were misses. Not only was it a record high for releases, but 2014 also saw the fastest sell out rate putting many releases into the red zone, including some releases from 2014! Yes, it was certainly a good year. But be warned folks, we saw a big release schedule because of the new movie and 60th anniversary. 2015 is expected to me MUCH slower. We're talking 4-6 releases for the whole year of 2015. At the moment Tamashii Nations has announced releases all the way through May 2015 with only 2 figures confirmed for NA release, Mecha King Ghidorah and Godzilla 2000 Millennium Special Color Version. [Yes there's Gamera too, but that's not a Godzilla character and it's not covered here at The Articulation Series.]

So what happened since last week? Amazon completely sold out of Biollante and we're now seeing figures in the $450+ range from third party sellers. Hope everyone who wanted one got it, it's gonna be hell on your wallet playing catch up. Along with Biollante now being in the RED ZONE, Destoroyah enters the ORANGE ZONE. Amazon has sold out of Destoroyah, though it's entirely possible that they've got one more shipment coming in. Until they do, Destoroyah is being flagged in the Orange Zone now, especially with many retailers that compete with Amazon raising their own prices now that the retail giant doesn't carry it.

This is probably the last blog post for 2014. It's been a great one folks! Stay tuned for a poll for best SHMA of 2014. Happy New Year!



Past Releases Changelog 12.26.14

• Godzilla Jr.
• Best Deal changed to Enkightmedia & Amazon
• Destoroyah
• Availability changed to the ORANGE ZONE
• Removed Eknightmedia - Sold Out
• Added Gundam Planet & Ebay link
• Best Deal changed to Gundam Planet
• Biollante
• Availability changed to the RED ZONE
• Mothra
• Best Deal changed to ToyWiz
• Added Mandarake Link
• Battra & Mothra Larva Set
• Removed Eknightmedia - Sold Out
• Best Deal changed to Amazon
• Added
• Godzilla (2014)
• Best Deal changed to Amazon
• Kiryu (2003)
• Removed Eknightmedia, Anime Island, Gundam Planet

Availability & Best Deal Updates - YELLOW & RED ZONE ALERTS 12-19

Big updates today. Christmas has definitely taken a toll on SHMA figures, which is great that they're selling, but not so great for those who don't have the funds to get these figures just yet. Destoroyah finally hit the YELLOW ZONE earlier this week. Amazon is currently reporting a stock of 19 left, though it is unclear if they have another pallet on route. Either way, Destoroyah is still readily available through other popular merchants. Big Bad Toy Store is receiving their last order of Destoroyah later this month.

Mothra quickly went from the YELLOW ZONE, to the ORANGE ZONE, and finally to the RED ZONE in the span of a week! Amazon had claimed that more were on the way, however, that message turned out to be an error as they had nothing left reserved from Bluefin Distribution. That being said, you can still find Mothra at smaller retailer shops at or less than MSRP. Check your local comic stores as well!

Lastly, Kiryu (2003) is a MAJOR hit in the USA, along with the 2 Effects Sets. It is now in the YELLOW ZONE! It's unknown if Amazon will actually have any available as they're still currently filling pre-orders of the figure. Other shops have also removed it from their catalogs. I haven't removed any links from the Past Releases section, as I'd like to see where we stand next week. Right now, your best bet is to order from Nakama Toys for $125 shipped. There's also some smaller shops you could probably find that are selling it for a few dollars cheaper, if they haven't sold out already.



Past Releases Changelog 12.19.14

• Spacegodzilla
• Removed Enkightmedia - Sold Out
• Added Rakuten Link
• Destoroyah
• Availability changed to the YELLOW ZONE
• Removed Image Anime - Sold Out
• Best Deal changed to Eknightmedia & Amazon
• Mothra
• Availability changed to the RED ZONE
• Removed Eknightmedia - Sold Out
• Godzilla (Adult Jr.)
• Removed Big Bad Toy Store - Sold Out
• Kiryu (2003)
• Availability changed to the YELLOW ZONE

Orange Zone Alert!!!

As some of you know, Amazon's stock of Mothra has drastically been depleted over the weekend. Fortunately they've also mentioned that more units are on the way. However, it's been revealed to me that the additional stock isn't all that much. Effectively today, Mothra is now in the ORANGE ZONE. Get it while you can folks. It's a wonderful figure and you will regret missing it.

Availability & Best Deal Updates - YELLOW ZONE ALERTS 12/12

This certainly has been a great year for Tamashii Nations' S.H.MonsterArts line. Three more monsters are now in the YELLOW ZONE: Godzilla (2014), Godzilla (Adult Jr.) aka Rebirth 1995, and the Battra & Mothra Larva Set. These figures are still readily available from retailers, but once they sell out that's it. Deals can still be had for some as well. Godzilla (2014) can be purchased from Anime Island right now for $53.99 shipped using their holiday promocode DECFREESHIP. Incidentally, they're also taking 10% off all pre-order figures including Mecha King Ghidorah & Godzilla 2000 Millennium Special Color Version. Adult Jr and the Larva Set are stocked as well with the popular retailers, so you still have some time to pick these guys up.

Past Releases Changelog 12.12.14

• Spacegodzilla
• Removed ToyWiz - Sold Out
• Godzilla Jr.
• Best Deal changed to Amazon
• Battra & Mothra Larva Set
• Availability changed to the YELLOW ZONE
• Best Deal changed to Eknightmedia
• Removed Anime Island - Sold Out
• Added link to Nakama Toys
• Godzilla (Adult Jr.)
• Availability changed to the YELLOW ZONE
• Removed Anime Island - Sold Out
• Godzilla (2014)
• Availability changed to the YELLOW ZONE

Availability & Best Deal Updates - ORANGE ZONE ALERT 12/5

Next on the chopping block looks to be Biollante, as it enters the ORANGE ZONE! The only major retailer that currently carries it is Amazon. They have their stock capped at 5 pieces per order, so it's only a matter of time until we see the infamous "Only XX Left". It's a great figure and if you've been holding out all this time waiting for a deal... Just act soon because this monstrosity is something you don't want to be kicking yourself for. Put it on your Christmas list and hope Santa delivers!

Past Releases Changelog 12.05.14

• Little Godzilla
• Best Deal changed to Amazon
• Destoroyah Evolution Set
• Removed Anime Island - Sold Out
• Best Deal changed to Big Bad Toy Store
• Biollante
• Availability changed to the ORANGE ZONE
• Removed ToyWiz - Sold Out
• Battra
• Removed ToyWiz - Sold Out
• Godzilla (Adult Jr.)
• Best Deal changed to Amazon & Eknightmedia
• Godzilla (2014)
• Best Deal changed to Eknightmedia
• Kiryu (2003)
• Best Deal changed to Nakama Toys