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Special Effects Director Akiyoshi Nakano Book
August 10, 2022

This is Special Effects Director Akiyoshi Nakano Book 特技監督中野昭慶 (ワイズ出版映画文庫) published by Bunko on July 1, 2014. “A must-read book for special effects fans, “Tokugi Director Akiyoshi Nakano” (published in 2007), which interviews and explains the world of director Akiyoshi Nakano, who has left his name in the history of Japanese special effects movies, has been re-edited and newly published in paperback.” (Source: Amazon Japan)

August 10, 2022

Special Effects Director Akiyoshi Nakano Book

A must book from the Godzilla SPX Director

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Howl! Godzilla Book
August 10, 2022

This cute little kids hardback book is “Howl! Godzilla: Godzilla goes on a rampage with gimmicks!” (ほえろ!ゴジラ : しかけでゴジラがおおあばれ!) published by Tankobon on May 1, 2000. It’s full of wonderful illustrations and some surprises.

August 10, 2022

Howl! Godzilla Book

A great little Godzilla book

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Bullmark Walking Godzilla Reissue
August 10, 2022

This is a 2001 reissue of the classic Bullmark Wind-up Godzilla (1972). Inside there is the reprint of the gorgeous original box art. Inside is found the model kit along with a cool Bullmark t-shirt.

August 10, 2022

Bullmark Walking Godzilla Reissue

Never too late to get a classic reissue

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Akira Yokoyama Godzilla A1 Poster
August 10, 2022

This is the Akira Yokoyama Godzilla A1 Poster released in 1984. I’ve been wanting this poser for a long time. (Image source: Mandarake.co.jp)

August 10, 2022

Akira Yokoyama Godzilla A1 Poster

A great poster from 1984

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SHMA Jet Jaguar
August 10, 2022

Finally, the SH Monster Arts Jet Jaguar has arrived. This is a handsome robot figure that captures the design and articulation of the Godzilla Singular Point hero.

August 10, 2022

SHMA Jet Jaguar

The cool Godzilla Singular Point Hero

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Godfathers of Tokusatsu
August 10, 2022

“Japanese Special Effects Cinema Godfathers of Tokusatsu” by J.L. Carrozza with foreword by Norman England, published by Orochi Books.

August 10, 2022

Godfathers of Tokusatsu

A new big book with a big topic

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Toho ReAction Figure Wave 1 Godzilla ’54 (Glow)
August 1, 2022

Added a new Super7 Toho ReAction Figure Wave 1 figure with the arrival of the new Godzilla ’54 (Glow) figure. Super7 includes a set of cool stickers as well.

August 1, 2022

Toho ReAction Figure Wave 1 Godzilla ’54 (Glow)

A cool glowie figure for my wave 1 set

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The Godzilla 42 Day Inferno Ticket
July 22, 2022

After finding the amazing The Godzilla 42 Day Inferno poster I had to have an actually ticket. Learn More about the event

July 22, 2022

The Godzilla 42 Day Inferno Ticket

A ticket to an amazing Godzilla movie event

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The Godzilla 42 Day Inferno Flyer
July 22, 2022

After finding the amazing The Godzilla 42 Day Inferno poster I had to get a flyer as well. Learn More about the event

July 22, 2022

The Godzilla 42 Day Inferno Flyer

A cool flyer for an epic Godzilla and Toho movie event

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Popy MechaGodzilla 1975 Kingsaurus
July 22, 2022

This Popy MechaGodzilla 1975 Kingsaurus (released in 1978) was a great find on Buyee Japan. It has some slight imperfections but the price was so right. My Popy/Godzilla’s Gang Godzilla now has its ultimate mechanical counterpart.

July 22, 2022

Popy MechaGodzilla 1975 Kingsaurus

A menacing mechanical kingsaurus

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