Box Daze

ARII Sunflower Model Kit

This is the ARII Sunflower 1/500 motorized big plastic model kit (さんふらわあ). This is one of the two ferries that appear in Godzilla vs MechaGodzilla (1984). Learn More

Tokusatsu Secret Treasure Vol 1

I thought this mook series was good but not this great. This is the first volume of Tokusatsu Secret Treasure (別冊映画秘宝特撮秘宝vol.1), released in 2015 by Yosensha (洋泉社). Inside is a rare interview with Beru-Bera Lin, who played Princess Nami in Godzilla vs MechaGodzilla (1974).

Godzilla 3-D Scope

This is the TOHO VIDEO Godzilla 3-D Scope (とびだす！大迫力！ゴジラ立体スコープ). It appears to be a TOHO VIDEO rental promotion for the Godzilla video series from 1954 to 1984 and now includes Godzilla 1985. The release of Godzilla vs Biollante (1989) on December 16 is promoted on the reverse site. The cardboard sleeve opens to a photo of BioGoji for viewing through the lenses.

Star Child Deluxe Edition Godzilla Cassette Tape

Another Japanese audio cassette tape added to my small but growing collection. This is the Deluxe Edition Godzilla Cassette Tape (K25H 4256) released by Star Child. As can be seen on the back sleeve, it contains an assortment of tracks.

Nakagusuku Castle Ruins Postcard

A special delivery from Okinawa and Expo75 arrived today. A beautiful postcard of Nakagusuku Castle in Okinawa, Japan. Read more

Popy Kingsaurus King Ghidorah

Picked up the old classic Popy Kingsaurus King Ghidorah from The House of Fun. Read more

Toho 70th Anniversary Commemorative Godzilla Special Edition

I finally secured the beautiful Toho 70th Anniversary Commemorative Godzilla Special Edition. This commemorative DVD-box was released in 2002 as a not-for-sale item. It was given as an exclusive to invitees of the Toho party celebrating their 70th anniversary.

Expo 75 Stamp Sheet

I’m collecting Expo 75 memorabilia because of its connection with Godzilla vs MechaGodzilla (1974). This is the Okinawa International Ocean Expo Memorial EXPO75 Stamp Sheet ③ (沖縄国際海洋博覧会記念　EXPO75 切手シート③).

Godzilla seen by Americans Godzilla seen by the Japanese

Got a new book and I can wait to read it. Godzilla seen by Americans Godzilla seen by the Japanese: Nuclear Monsters Transcending Borders (アメリカ人の見たゴジラ　日本人の見たゴジラ) published by Osaka University Press (大阪大学出版会, April 10, 2019).

This is the FamiCom Godzilla King of the Monsters Game (フャミリーコンピュータ/ファミコン　ゴジラ) for the Nintendo NES released in 1988.