Buy Now - Godzilla MechaGodzilla 12" Classic Figure
As every Godzilla Action Figures fan knows, Godzilla fans form a “cult audience” that started more than fifty years ago, and is present worldwide. In the US, especially, Godzilla is so well known and popular for the masses, especially after the 1998 movie Godzilla. It is also well known that true Godzilla fans are not too happy with US versions of their icon and prefer the “authentic” Japanese versions (in fact, the 1998 US Godzilla was called “Zilla”, thus implying it is not a real Godzilla). The Japanese way calls for rubber suits and cardboard cities in the movies. Thus, the Godzilla Action figures should look alike the movies characters. This is very important, because merchandise like the Godzilla Action Figures represent a big business for movie companies.
However, there is also a call for US, Hollywood-type movies and toys that literally creates rivers of money. The truth is that will all the new advances in special effects and easier worldwide movie distribution, it is virtually a fact that the there will more fans added to this cult audience.
Toho Company, the creator of Godzilla, is well aware of that. Nevertheless, they will never betray their faithful Japanese fan base who expects the hard and detail work of miniature sets. As a result, there is a debate between both points of view, especially around the possibility of creating another Godzilla remake that opened the door to new Godzilla Action Figures.
What to expect then for future’s Godzilla Action Figures? Up to date, the latest standard in Godzilla Action Figures is given by the 2005 Japanese movie Godzilla Final Wars, which arrived to movie theaters in celebration of Godzilla’s 50th anniversary and showing-off excitement and sound. This movie ranked the action figures production up since reactivated people’s appetite for Godzilla action figures. Either in adult collections or in children room’s display, these toys are today’s landmark. While there are rumors of Godzilla remakes, there is no sneak previews of future Godzilla Action Figures. So, it is a good time to check your collection and make sure you complete it with the latest toys.
