General Gashapon/Small Figurine Thread
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Wish I could help as I have the set but don't own any other Godzilla/Gamera line except for the HG series. Were you curious about scale or anything else in particular?
Also if anyone ever wants comparison shots of any of the Godzilla/Gamera HGs (like if you want to see size/paint differences, the variations between originals and reissues, or can't tell which one is being sold on eBay or wherever), I own every one through the present and I don't mind helping out.
Also if anyone ever wants comparison shots of any of the Godzilla/Gamera HGs (like if you want to see size/paint differences, the variations between originals and reissues, or can't tell which one is being sold on eBay or wherever), I own every one through the present and I don't mind helping out.
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Looking for: spare High Grade insert papers (various sets)
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So according to their website and the sheer inevitability lol, Bandai has announced that they are making figures for Godzilla: Singular Point. Fingers crossed from here I suppose.
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I have the Godzilla and Ghidorah from the first set, if that's what you're asking for. Hope this helps!
Does that include the Premium HG KOTM set with Rodan, Mothra, & Mothra Larva? If so, would you mind taking a pic of Rodan 2019 with the 1956 and 2004 versions, and Mothra Imago 2019 with a couple of the past Mothras?darkcancer wrote: ↑Mon Nov 09, 2020 4:31 pm Also if anyone ever wants comparison shots of any of the Godzilla/Gamera HGs (like if you want to see size/paint differences, the variations between originals and reissues, or can't tell which one is being sold on eBay or wherever), I own every one through the present and I don't mind helping out.
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That's perfect - thank you! Do you know if the HG+D figures are the same size as the "Little Buddy" blind bag figures?Shenanigans wrote: ↑Tue Nov 10, 2020 8:38 pmI have the Godzilla and Ghidorah from the first set, if that's what you're asking for. Hope this helps!
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Yes it does. Here are a bunch of comparison shots along with names from respective HG sets (sorry for the lighting and shadows, and phone quality):Shenanigans wrote: ↑Tue Nov 10, 2020 8:38 pm
Does that include the Premium HG KOTM set with Rodan, Mothra, & Mothra Larva? If so, would you mind taking a pic of Rodan 2019 with the 1956 and 2004 versions, and Mothra Imago 2019 with a couple of the past Mothras?
From back left to front right: HG10 Mothra 2004, HG8 Mothra 2001
HG2 Mothra (imago), HG3 Rainbow Mothra, HG5 Armored Mothra
HG D+EX01 Mothra 2019
Front view: Mothra 2019, HG10 Mothra 2004
HG5 Rodan '56, HG11 Rodan 2005, HG D+ EX01 Rodan 2019
Hope this helps!
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Looking for: spare High Grade insert papers (various sets)
Looking for: spare High Grade insert papers (various sets)
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Unfortunately, I do not. I was curious about that myself, actually, particularly because they have Godzilla 1984 (who does not have an HG figure). I'm *pretty* sure they're supposed to be smaller though.G1985 wrote: ↑Wed Nov 11, 2020 1:28 pmThat's perfect - thank you! Do you know if the HG+D figures are the same size as the "Little Buddy" blind bag figures?Shenanigans wrote: ↑Tue Nov 10, 2020 8:38 pmI have the Godzilla and Ghidorah from the first set, if that's what you're asking for. Hope this helps!
That helps immensely, thank you so much! I was asking because I heard they were a little on the larger size, and Mothra looks it; I would've preferred something smaller, since she's so tiny in the movie itself. It's funny that they gave her the largest figure. Rodan seems to fit a lot better than I was expecting though. They look nicer than I thought overall I'll admit. (Though I really wish Rodan's burning wings were painted!)darkcancer wrote: ↑Wed Nov 11, 2020 6:13 pmYes it does. Here are a bunch of comparison shots along with names from respective HG sets (sorry for the lighting and shadows, and phone quality):Shenanigans wrote: ↑Tue Nov 10, 2020 8:38 pm
Does that include the Premium HG KOTM set with Rodan, Mothra, & Mothra Larva? If so, would you mind taking a pic of Rodan 2019 with the 1956 and 2004 versions, and Mothra Imago 2019 with a couple of the past Mothras?
Hope this helps!
Art Spirits has an upcoming KOTM set of 3.5" figures (assuming it ever releases - Art Spirits never seems to release anything on time and these were supposed to be out already). I suspect they'll be a little too big to go with the Gashapon figures, but I'm getting them anyway. Mothra might be about the same size frankly.
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I finally found some online pics that show the "Little Buddy" figures are in the 2" size range, making them closer to the various Bandai-made "Real Godzilla" boxed candy toy sets from the 90s than to the High Grade sets. See this auction for pictures of the "Real Godzilla" line:Shenanigans wrote: ↑Thu Nov 12, 2020 8:48 pmUnfortunately, I do not. I was curious about that myself, actually, particularly because they have Godzilla 1984 (who does not have an HG figure). I'm *pretty* sure they're supposed to be smaller though.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/REAL-GODZILLA- ... SwYaNfmOc3
I've been watching and waiting for that set, too. I had no idea they would be that small - I had hoped the Godzilla figures would be at least 4" high. I found this description at Kaiju Battle giving measurements for each:Shenanigans wrote: ↑Tue Nov 10, 2020 8:38 pm Art Spirits has an upcoming KOTM set of 3.5" figures (assuming it ever releases - Art Spirits never seems to release anything on time and these were supposed to be out already). I suspect they'll be a little too big to go with the Gashapon figures, but I'm getting them anyway. Mothra might be about the same size frankly.
...both Godzillas are 9cm [3.5"] in length, Ghidorah is 21cm [8.25"] wide, Rodan is 14cm [5.5"] wide, Mothra (adult) is 17cm [6.75"] wide, and Mothra (larva) is 9cm [3.5"] deep.
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Meant to post this a few days ago but forgot. “Little Buddy” G’84 and Burning G beside Bandai High Grade G’74 and MechaGodzilla. The high grade figures are noticeably larger.
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^ Thank you for those pictures; those are a lot smaller than I thought they'd be.
Anyways, wanted to share something I found amusing. I don't know if anybody knows, or frankly cares, about the show Godzilla Island, but I've always had a soft spot for it and always wanted to make custom 3" figures of some of the original characters featured on the show... mostly because the majority of them are easy repaints! The main repaint characters are of Mechagodzilla 1974, Hedorah, Spacegodzilla, and Jet Jaguar. The intent was always to get more duplicates of the original Gashapon figures to do this, but some are rather pricey (mostly Jet Jaguar), so it never took off. Now the HG D+ line features 3 of those 4 characters, so as I mentioned earlier in the thread, I'm really hoping Jet Jaguar is added to the line! Mostly because the show featured not one, but two new Jet Jaguars.
Long story short, apparently, I'm not the only one who had this idea, as a Japanese fan beat me to the punch - having already made a custom Neo Hedorah and Super Special Spacegodzilla!
https://user314774.blog.fc2.com/blog-entry-313.html
https://user314774.blog.fc2.com/blog-entry-335.html
He even made a Gororin, who is notably the only entirely original character in the show.
https://user314774.blog.fc2.com/blog-entry-310.html
Happened upon these when looking for something else entirely. I suspect that he will create a Black Mechagodzilla when the 5th set comes out as well.
Just wanted to share another man's customs! I think they look great, and a hell of a lot better than what I'd come up with!
Anyways, wanted to share something I found amusing. I don't know if anybody knows, or frankly cares, about the show Godzilla Island, but I've always had a soft spot for it and always wanted to make custom 3" figures of some of the original characters featured on the show... mostly because the majority of them are easy repaints! The main repaint characters are of Mechagodzilla 1974, Hedorah, Spacegodzilla, and Jet Jaguar. The intent was always to get more duplicates of the original Gashapon figures to do this, but some are rather pricey (mostly Jet Jaguar), so it never took off. Now the HG D+ line features 3 of those 4 characters, so as I mentioned earlier in the thread, I'm really hoping Jet Jaguar is added to the line! Mostly because the show featured not one, but two new Jet Jaguars.
Long story short, apparently, I'm not the only one who had this idea, as a Japanese fan beat me to the punch - having already made a custom Neo Hedorah and Super Special Spacegodzilla!
https://user314774.blog.fc2.com/blog-entry-313.html
https://user314774.blog.fc2.com/blog-entry-335.html
He even made a Gororin, who is notably the only entirely original character in the show.
https://user314774.blog.fc2.com/blog-entry-310.html
Happened upon these when looking for something else entirely. I suspect that he will create a Black Mechagodzilla when the 5th set comes out as well.
Just wanted to share another man's customs! I think they look great, and a hell of a lot better than what I'd come up with!
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Now those are breath-taking, I actually thought they were real for a few seconds lol.
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Unfortunately Godzilla Island is much too obscure for any new merch, I'd say. It's a miracle any real figures were made.
Anyways, I caved and got the entire Godzilla vs. Spacegodzilla D+ 04 set. Wasn't originally going to and just wanted Little Godzilla and Godzilla '94; I think the HG 10 Spacegodzilla is perfect and the previous Moguera was pretty good, too. But the whole set just looks too damn good together, plus the extra crystals for SG. Little Godzilla is a hell of an improvement over the weird one we originally got, and I'm surprised that it's actually properly scaled.
While I wish for more diversity in the selection, I must say, I feel like there was a bump up in quality, and consistency, in the 4th D+ set. All of the sculpts in that set and in the upcoming sets look gorgeous, but the first 3 sets had a few that didn't quite stick the landing. The D+ 03 set kinda sucked, IMO.
Anyways, I caved and got the entire Godzilla vs. Spacegodzilla D+ 04 set. Wasn't originally going to and just wanted Little Godzilla and Godzilla '94; I think the HG 10 Spacegodzilla is perfect and the previous Moguera was pretty good, too. But the whole set just looks too damn good together, plus the extra crystals for SG. Little Godzilla is a hell of an improvement over the weird one we originally got, and I'm surprised that it's actually properly scaled.
While I wish for more diversity in the selection, I must say, I feel like there was a bump up in quality, and consistency, in the 4th D+ set. All of the sculpts in that set and in the upcoming sets look gorgeous, but the first 3 sets had a few that didn't quite stick the landing. The D+ 03 set kinda sucked, IMO.
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Anybody seen any full-color release images of the D+ 05 figures yet?
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Nope, haven't seen anything yet.
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While there might not be any Godzilla news specifically, there is this - a Gashapon city set!
https://www.kaijubattle.net/godzillatoh ... set-coming
Looks neat but I don't have the space for it.
https://www.kaijubattle.net/godzillatoh ... set-coming
Looks neat but I don't have the space for it.
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Dang. I want that....
I can only seem to find the Japanese page for it. Is it only for sale in Japan? Has anyone found a way for US customers to order it?
I can only seem to find the Japanese page for it. Is it only for sale in Japan? Has anyone found a way for US customers to order it?
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I see it’s up on BBTS for about double the Japanese retail price. Anyone know of better options for US customers?
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Wave 5 color pics have arrived!
https://gashapon.jp/products/detail.htm ... 0501879000
They all look fantastic, but I'm particularly pleased with Ghidorah myself. For whatever reason Bandai sought to make all their Ghidorah 2019 figures yellow or orange instead of gold; glad that didn't carry over here. This Ghidorah looks like he's worthy of standing alongside the amazing Millennium and Showa Ghidorahs they previously released way back when.
https://gashapon.jp/products/detail.htm ... 0501879000
They all look fantastic, but I'm particularly pleased with Ghidorah myself. For whatever reason Bandai sought to make all their Ghidorah 2019 figures yellow or orange instead of gold; glad that didn't carry over here. This Ghidorah looks like he's worthy of standing alongside the amazing Millennium and Showa Ghidorahs they previously released way back when.
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Yeah wow, these look great! The Megalon coloring looks good too!Shenanigans wrote: ↑Thu Jan 07, 2021 8:36 pm Wave 5 color pics have arrived!
https://gashapon.jp/products/detail.htm ... 0501879000
They all look fantastic, but I'm particularly pleased with Ghidorah myself. For whatever reason Bandai sought to make all their Ghidorah 2019 figures yellow or orange instead of gold; glad that didn't carry over here. This Ghidorah looks like he's worthy of standing alongside the amazing Millennium and Showa Ghidorahs they previously released way back when.
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I'm suprised nobody's talking about that silhouette. Some kinda Kyodai Hero, maybe Joneus?Shenanigans wrote: ↑Fri Jan 01, 2021 8:43 pm While there might not be any Godzilla news specifically, there is this - a Gashapon city set!
https://www.kaijubattle.net/godzillatoh ... set-coming
Looks neat but I don't have the space for it.
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Really hope we get a Showa-themed set to go with the Gigan, Megalon, Hedorah and Showa MG they've given us. A dream set of Godzilla '68, Anguirus '68, Jet Jaguar and Titanosaurus. Yes f'n please.
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