Godzillas that can still be seen

今も見られるゴジラたち・2

Godzillas that can still be seen • 2

現在、国立歴史民俗博物館には、84ゴジラを髣髴させる巨大なゴジラ像が常設展示されている。これは、2009年に同博物館からの製作依頼を受けて、小林知己がメインで手掛けたもので、全高2.5mに及ぶ大きさだ。戦争と戦後の生活をテーマとする、館内の第6展示室(現代)のコーナーの最後に、初代『ゴジラ』の各種資料とともに展示されており、写真撮影も可能。

Currently, a gigantic Godzilla statue reminiscent of 84 Godzilla is on permanent display at the National Museum of Japanese History. This was commissioned by the museum in 2009, and was mainly created by Tomomi Kobayashi, and is 2.5 meters in height. At the end of the museum’s 6th exhibition room (modern day), which has the theme of war and post-war life, it is displayed along with various materials related to the first Godzilla, and you can also take photos.

【国立歴史民俗博物館】〒285-8502千葉県佐倉市城内町117休館日毎週月曜日(祝日にあたるときは翌日が休館日)

[National Museum of Japanese History] 117 Jonai-cho, Sakura City, Chiba Prefecture 285-8502 Closed every Monday (If it falls on a holiday, the next day is closed)

▼▶︎ 84ゴジラをイメージしたモデルとはいえ、頭部や背ビレ、モールドの流れなど、VSシリーズのゴジラのエッセンスも感じられる。小林が最後に手掛けたゴジラというだけではなく、着ぐるみと違い、展示を意識したデフォルメが見られるものの、造型のヒントになる要素は多々あるので、一見の価値のあるゴジラだ

▼▶︎ Although the model is inspired by 84 Godzilla, you can also feel the essence of Godzilla from the VS series, such as the head, dorsal fin, and flow of the mold. This is not only the last Godzilla that Kobayashi worked on, but unlike the costume, it is deformed with an eye toward display, but there are many elements that can give hints for the model, so it is worth seeing.

Source: Godzilla Graphic Collection, p 55