The Movie Monster series (ムービーモンスターシリーズ,   Mūbī　Monsutā Shirīzu^?) is the third line of 6-inch Godzilla figures by Bandai Japan. The line began in 2001.

2001 releases[]

In 2001, this toy line features reissues of 10 of the figures from the previous line, Toho Kaiju series, the figures were given a new vinyl color, different paint highlights (if not most giving resemblance to their film counterpart), and even a larger size difference when compared the Toho Kaiju toy line. The tags for the Movie Monster figures are completely different from the previous lines, the borders were removed with the pictures of each respective monsters taking up most of the front of the tag, and the back shows a head-shot of one of the Godzillas of the respective era the monster originated from (Godzilla 1993 for Heisei monsters, and Godzilla 1974 for Showa monsters). Towards the end of 2001, Bandai Japan released one more figure to the Movie Monster series, Burning Godzilla.

Godzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack line[]

To coincide with Godzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack in 2001, Bandai Japan added Godzilla 2001, Baragon 2001, Mothra 2001 and King Ghidorah 2001 to the Movie Monster line up, but unlike the other figures in the line, they are not apart of the 6-ich scale. Instead, they're all apart of the 8-ich scale, making this the only line of 6-inch Godzilla figures to produce 8-inch figures.

Theatre exclusives for all four figures were made, as well as an Event Exclusive Crystal Godzilla, a Hobby Exclusive "Translucent Glitter Godzilla" and and "Orange Translucent Baragon". The tags for the GMK figures have a head shot of Godzilla 2001.

Godzilla Against Mechagodzilla line[]

To coincide with Godzilla Against Mechagodzilla in 2002, Bandai Japan added Godzilla 2002, Mechagodzilla 2002 with weapons and Mechagodzilla 2002 without weapons to the Movie Monster line up, and like the GMK figures, they're all a part of the 8-inch scale.

Theatre Exclusives for both the Godzilla 2002 and Mechagodzilla 2002 with weapons were also produced, as well as a red "Ito Yokado Godzilla" and "Link Science Mechagodzilla".

2002 releases[]

During the Asian Fantasy Film Festival in 2002, Bandai representative, Yasumasa Kawauchi, announced to guests during a panel discussion that there was a 50/50 chance that a 6-inch Titanosaurus would be included to the Movie Monster series. Kawauchi also entertained a suggestion that the new Titanosaurus figure should be paired with a Mechagodzilla 1975 figure. By the end of 2002, Bandai Japan added Mechagodzilla 1975]] and Titanosaurus to the Movie Monster line up, along with reissues of Fire Rodan and G-Force Moguera with new paint schemes, as well as a rescale of the Godzilla Junior figure from the standard line. A "Clear Mechagodzilla" was produced as well.

2003 releases[]

In 2003, Bandai Japan added Godzilla 1974 to the Movie Monster line up. It had been rumored for years that Toho was never proud of the 1970s version of Godzilla and would never allow Bandai Japan to produce a figure of the 1970s Godzilla. Bandai Japan also reissued King Caesar with a new paint scheme as well.

Godzilla: Tokyo S.O.S. line[]

To coincide with Godzilla: Tokyo S.O.S. in 2003, Bandai Japan resculpted the Godzilla and Mechagodzilla from the GXMG toyline to match how they looked in Godzilla: Tokyo S.O.S.. They also added Mothra Imago 2003 and the two Mothra Larva 2003 to the Movie Monster line up.

As with the other Millennium figures, all figures in the GMMG toyline are all 8-inche scale figures. Theatre exclusives for Godzilla 2003, Mechagodzilla 2003 with weapons, Mothra Imago 2003 and the female Mothra Larva 2003 were also produced, as well as an "HMV Godzilla", a gray "Ito Yokado Godzilla" and an "Ito Yokado MechaGodzilla". The tags for the GMMG figures have a head shot of Godzilla 2003.

2004 releases[]

Godzilla: Final Wars line[]

To coincide with Godzilla's 50th anniversary film, Godzilla: Final Wars, Bandai Japan added Godzilla 2004, Anguirus 2004, Rodan 2004, Xilien 2004, Minilla 2004, Gigan 2004, Modified Gigan, Monster X and Keizer Ghidorah to the Movie Monster line up, as well as reissue Mothra Imago from the GMMG toyline in translucent red vinyl.

Unlike the other Millennium figures, only five figures are in the 8-inch scale (Godzilla 2004, Gigan 2004, Modified Gigan, Monster X, and Keizer Ghidorah), the other figures are apart of the 6-inch scale. Theatre exclusive figures for Godzilla 2004, Anguirus 2004 and Rodan 2004 were also produced, as well as an Ito Yokado Exclusive Godzilla 2004 figure. HMV Exclusives for the Godzilla 2004, Anguirus 2004 figures were also produced. The tags for the Final Wars figures have a head shot of Godzilla 2004.

Originally, Bandai Japan was planning to make figures of all the other monsters that have appeared in the movie like King Caesar, Ebirah, and even Zilla, but after the movie bombed, as well as received heavy criticism, Bandai Japan decided to cut their losses and cease production on any other monster from the film.

Reissues[]

Mechagodzilla 1975, Titanosaurus, Fire Rodan and Godzilla Junior have also been reissued from 2002's line up, their size and paint schemes are no different from before. However, all four figures come with single-sheet tags with the Toho license sticker is silver sporting the 50th anniversary symbol and the year 2004.

2005 releases[]

In 2005, Godzilla, SpaceGodzilla, King Ghidorah, Mecha-King Ghidorah, Destoroyah, Godzilla 1954, Anguirus 2004 and Rodan 2004 have all been reissued from the 2001 and 2004 line ups with new paint schemes. Godzilla 2004, Gigan 2004, Mechagodzilla 2003 with the drill hand and Mothra Imago 2003 have all been scaled down into 6-inch figures and were all given new paint schemes as well. The tags that all the figures come with are different from the previous line ups, the tags have pink borders on both sides, and the back shows a silhouette of the Millennium Godzilla in a fiery background.

2006 releases[]

In 2006, Bandai Japan added Hedorah to the Movie Monster line up, as well as reissue Godzilla 1968 from the Godzilla 50th Anniversary Memorial Box set with a new paint scheme. The tags for both figures are the same as the 2005 figures except the borders are purple instead of pink. Godzilla 1968's tag sports controversy, as it pictures a publicity shot of Godzilla 1973 from Godzilla vs. Megalon.

The inside of the tag shows a closeup picture of another publicity shot of Godzilla 1971. This famous picture gave the hint that Godzilla had the ability to fly. It is known that the 1968 suit was reused for the 1971 film, Godzilla vs. Hedorah, but the choice of using a picture of Godzilla 1973 featured on the front of the tag is currently unknown.

2007 releases[]

In 2007, Bandai Japan added Jet Jaguar to the Movie Monster line up, Jet Jaguar's tag is the same as Godzilla 1968's and Hedorah's. However, Jet Jaguar was the only figure released in 2007, and was the last figure of the Movie Monster series line until the reveal of the 2014 Godzilla and MUTO from Legendary Pictures' Godzilla in 2014, as the Ultraman toyline became quite popular with kids that want game cards.

2014 releases[]

Godzilla line[]

Both the 2014 incarnation of Godzilla and winged MUTO were released on July 12, 2014, the back of the tags for both figures are done entirely in black with the Legendary Pictures' Godzilla title labelled on the top middle right side.

The top left of the back of the tags are given a similar shape to Godzilla's dorsal plates on the tail, and are also outlined in white.^[1]

On February 14, 2015, the next toy line by Bandai Japan was at last released, Movie Monster EX.

2016 releases[]

Shin Godzilla line[]

In April 2016, Bandai announced it would be reviving the Movie Monster Series once again in July to coincide with the upcoming release of Shin Godzilla. Bandai's sales sheet reveals plans for a six-inch Godzilla (2016) figure, along with two other figures tentatively labeled "Godzilla 2016 Monster A" and "Godzilla 2016 Monster B."

These were later revealed to be the second and third forms of the monster. The fourth form got multiple variants released, including a red, translucent theater exclusive, and a translucent beige Godzilla Store exclusive.

Millennium series line[]

Bandai would also release two new classic figures in the Movie Monster line, Millennium Godzilla and Mechagodzilla 2004.

The sales sheet also announced a new series of 12-inch figures dubbed the King of the Monsters series, which will feature reissues of Bandai Creation's Godzilla 2004 and Kiryu figures along with a new Godzilla 2016 figure.^[2]

Godzilla vs. Evangelion[]

In April 2016, as part of the Godzilla vs. Evangelion collaboration event, Bandai released two versions of Kiryu in Evangelion's Eva Unit-01 and Eva Unit-02 color schemes.

2017 releases[]

Godzilla: Planet of the Monsters line[]

In 2017, the line received some new additions to coincide with the release of Godzilla: Planet of the Monsters. These included molds and variations of the 2017 incarnation of Godzilla, as well as the Servum.

Godzilla (2017)[]

The Godzilla (2017) figure came in two variants, a basic one, featuring a movie accurate paintjob, alongside a second figure, featuring a translucent blue mold, which was a 7net exclusive.

Servum[]

The Servum figure was announced and launched alongside the 2017 Godzilla.

Shin Godzilla releases[]

In addition to the PotM figures, some new molds for Shin Godzilla were released. These included the previously launched second and third forms of the 2016 Godzilla, alongside a retooled fourth form. This form included a new paint job and tail mold, which includes the emerging fifth forms of Godzilla.

2018 releases[]

Biollante[]

A Biollante figure was launched in March of 2018.

Mechagodzilla (Heavily Armed Type)[]

Mechagodzilla, dubbed "Heavy Armed Type", was released in March of 2018. It features a nearly identical mold to the prior Mechagodzilla releases, but features a more subdued paint job, being silver, with no blue accents.

Godzilla Earth (Thermal Radiation Ver.)[]

A new version of the 2017 Godzilla, dubbed the Thermal Radiation Ver. is slated for release in April, 2018. This figure features a new silver sheen added to its skin, and a blue paintjob added to its dorsal plates.

Mecha-King Ghidorah[]

Mecha-King Ghidorah is set to make its debut in April 2018, alongside its wavemates for the first time since its 2005 re-issue.

Mothra (Larva)[]

A larval Mothra is slated for release in April, 2018, alongside its adult counterpart.

Mothra (Adult)[]

An adult Mothra is slated for release in April, 2018, alongside its larval counterpart.

King Ghidorah (AniGoji continuity)[]

A variant of the King Ghidorah from the animated trilogy of Godzilla films was announced in and released in late 2018, coinciding with the release of Godzilla: The Planet Eater.

2019 releases[]

Heisei era line[]

Reissues of of SpaceGodzilla and MOGUERA were released in January 2019.

Shin Godzilla line[]

Godzilla: King of the Monsters line[]

For Godzilla: King of the Monsters, Bandai released 6 figures those being a 6 inch and 12 inch Godzilla (MonsterVerse),Mothra (MonsterVerse) , Rodan (MonsterVerse), and King Ghidorah (MonsterVerse)

Chibi Movie Monster Series line[]

Reissues[]

2020 releases[]

Repaints[]

2021[]

Shin Ultraman line[]

The Movie Monster Series lineup for 2021 will include figures of Ultraman, Neronga, Gabora, Gomess, Pagos, Peguila, Alien Mefilas, and Alien Zarab from Shin Ultraman.

Godzilla vs. Kong line[]

So far, the only figure Bandai is making for this movies is Kong from Godzilla vs. Kong.

Godziban line[]

For the very first time, Bandai is officially going to make figures of Godzilla-kun, Minilla, and Little from the web series Godziban for 2021.

Godzilla Singular Point line[]

To Coincide with Godzilla Singular Point, Bandai released 6 figures. Those being the many forms of Godzilla (Singular Point), Jet Jaguar (Singular Point), Anguirus (Singular Point), Manda (Singular Point), And Salunga

References[]

External links[]

• Vinyl Maddness (Part 1)
• Vinyl Maddness (Part 2)
• Vinyl Maddness (Part 3)
• Vinyl Maddness (Part 4)
• Vinyl Maddness (Part 5)
• Vinyl Maddness (Part 6)
• Vinyl Maddness (Part 7)

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