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    Photo courtesy of Super7. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Source: Super7 Special Thanks to Brian Flynn and Ashley Anderson Super7's Super Duper Plush product line continues with Wave 2! Designed with the adult collector in mind, these 8” plush figures are crafted from super soft fabric, with beautifully embroidered details and felt accents that bring each character to life. Super Duper Plush captures the perfect balance of nostalgia and charm, making them a must-have for any collection. Whether displayed on your shelf or hugged close, these irresistibly soft character plushies are ready to brighten your day. Photo courtesy of Super7. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Photo courtesy of Super7. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Toho Super Duper Plush Wave 2: Godzilla '65  Price: $17.00   The cutest kaiju is ready to crash on your couch. Binge-watch Godzilla movies with

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    New line of advent calendars, SD figures, playing cards and a tote bag are based on Attack on Titan, Fullmetal Alchemist, Dr. Stone, Fairy Tail, TokyoGhoul, On or Off and Star CrossedSource: TOKYOPOP press release Special Thanks to Erik Jansen (MediaLab) Publisher TOKYOPOP has debuted a new line of branded merchandise that includes advent calendars, playing cards, SD figurines and tote bags based on popular anime, manga, and manhwa properties including Attack on Titan, Dr. Stone, Fairy Tail, Tokyo Ghoul, Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood, Sword Art Online, On or Off and Star Crossed. The products are available from leading retailers and for direct purchase from its website at: https://tokyopop.com/collections/all-merchandise    Photo courtesy of MediaLab. Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood: The Official Advent CalendarSRP: $39.99 · Available October 7th This 25-day advent calendar features high-quality collectible items - buttons, sticky notes, coasters, mini booklets, pencils, and more -

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      Photo courtesy of Super7. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Source:  Super7   Toho ULTIMATES! Final Battle Godzilla LED Lightup   Pre-Order Link: https://super7.com/products/toho-ultimates-wave-05-final-battle-godzilla-led Price: $105.00 Estimated Shipping: June 2026   One last stand for the King of the Monsters   In its final, fateful battle, Godzilla’s body seethes with uncontrollable energy, its form cracking and glowing as it nears the brink of destruction… Capturing the raw power and intensity of Godzilla’s last stand in the 1995 film GODZILLA VS. DESTOROYAH, this Toho ULTIMATES! figure of Final Battle Godzilla brings the King of the Monsters to life at the peak of its destructive might. Measuring an imposing 8” tall, 14” long, and 4.5” wide, this figure is highly articulated—and even has a hinged jaw—and will

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      Photo courtesy of Crunchyroll. Offering Fans the Ultimate Manga Experience, the App Will Include Favorites Such as One Piece, Jujutsu Kaisen, Daemons of the Shadow Realm, The Apothecary Diaries, Delicious in Dungeon, My Dress-Up Darling, and Many More from Multiple Publishers Source: Crunchyroll  Photo courtesy of Crunchyroll. Manga has long been the gateway to anime, and Crunchyroll is now launching a new service to serve the legions of fans who live and breathe their love of manga. Crunchyroll announced today that its new premium add-on, Crunchyroll Manga, will launch on October 09, 2025, across iOS and Android in the U.S. and Canada, with web to follow on October 15, 2025.  At launch, the ad-free experience will feature hundreds of titles from leading publishers, including AlphaPolis, COMPASS, Square Enix, VIZ Media, and Yen Press, with additional partners like Shueisha, J-Novel Club,  ThirdlineNEXT, highstone and

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    Photo courtesy of Shinjuku Ward. TM & © TOHO CO. Source: Shinjuku Ward press release Official Site: https://furusato-shinjuku.jp/godzilla2025/ Shinjuku City (Mayor: Kenichi Yoshizumi) has launched a collaboration project with Godzilla for the hometown tax donation program starting in September  2025. This follows last year's initiative and highlights the connection between the city and Godzilla, who serves as a Shinjuku Tourism Ambassador. The project features numerous original collaborative rewards, including  textiles and posters utilizing the traditional techniques of the city's two major local industries—the dyeing and the printing/bookbinding industry—as well as food products manufactured and processed within the city.   Photo courtesy of Shinjuku Ward. TM & © TOHO CO. ♦Collaboration Overview Collaboration Period: Monday, September 1 - Wednesday, December 31, 2025 How to Apply: Vist the Shinjuku Ward Hometown Tax Donation Special Website   Photo courtesy of Shinjuku Ward. TM &

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    Photo courtesy of IDW Publishing. ©TOHO CO., LTD. Source: IDW Publishing Special Thanks to Gregg Katzman IDW has provided an advance preview of Starship Godzilla #1 which will be released Wednesday, October 1st.  Monday, August 25th is the final day for retailers to place their pre-orders for this issue. Starship Godzilla is the third series of the KAI-SEI ERA, IDW's new connected Godzilla universe. From writer Chris Gooch and artist Oliver Ono, this is a cosmic adventure you won't want to miss!   Starship Godzilla #1  The Kai-Sei era goes to space inside a brand-new Mechagodzilla! You didn’t think kaiju were only on Earth, did you? In the fight for galactic supremacy, no weapon is more powerful than a kaiju... and no team is better equipped to capture and transport these titanic monsters than the crew of Starship Godzilla! This ragtag group flies through space

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    Photo courtesy of IDW Publishing. ©TOHO CO., LTD. Source: IDW Publishing Special Thanks to Gregg Katzman   Mothra: Queen of the Monsters #5 The rematch of the century is upon us-can this new Mothra win?! This entire issue is one giant kaiju brawl. After perishing at the mighty mandibles of Antra many years ago, Mothra has returned! But this time, Antra and Mothra are working together to defeat an even greater enemy-Omegaguirus! Find out if this titanic duo can save the world in the thrilling finale!   Release Date: August 20, 2025 Price: $4.99 Pages: 32 Writer: Sophie CampbellArtist: Matt FrankColorists: Roberto Rivera and Matt FrankLetterer: Nathan WidickEditor: Jake WilliamsCover A: Sophie CampbellCover B: Jake SmithHeroes & Fantasies Exclusive - Matt Frank and Miki Ramirez Regular Variant Cover: $12:00Heroes & Fantasies Exclusive - Matt Frank and Miki Ramirez Virgin Foil Variant Cover: $30:00

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    Photo courtesy of Playmates. © 2025 Legendary and Warner Bros. Entertainment. Godzilla TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. MONSTERVERSE TM © Legendary Source: Playmates Toys Limited Special Thanks to Sarah Gumina International toy titan Playmates has provided SciFi Japan with product info and photos of their GODZILLA X KONG: THE NEW EMPIRE Titan Size figures. The largest Godzilla and Kong action figures ever produced by Playmates have been released internationally but are not yet officially available in the United States. Photo courtesy of Playmates. © 2024 Legendary and Warner Bros. Entertainment. Godzilla TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. MONSTERVERSE TM © Legendary Photo courtesy of Playmates. © 2024 Legendary and Warner Bros. Entertainment. Godzilla TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. MONSTERVERSE TM © Legendary Titan Godzilla Figure Step into the epic showdown with this towering 58.42cm figure

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    Photo courtesy of Manga Mavericks. ⓒ2025 Manga Mavericks Books During Comic Con International, the new North American publisher announced PIPE MACHINE and PATH FROM TANUKI TEMPLE Source: Manga Mavericks LLC press releaseSpecial Thanks to Erik Jansen (MediaLab) Manga Mavericks LLC, a new manga publisher serving North America, announced 2 newly licensed titles during its panel at Otakon that will be added to its print and digital catalog in early 2026. T The latest releases include the buddy action series, FISHGOD by indie manga creator Chlona, the first volume of which is scheduled for release in January 2026 in digital and May 2026 in print, and the fantasy adventure series, BALLET HERO FANTASY: DAN’S ADVENTURE FEAT. STEVEN MCRAE by veteran manga creator Takafumi Adachi (creator of BEYBLADE: METAL FUSION), the first volume of which is scheduled for release in February 2026 in both print and digital.

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    Photo courtesy of CCP JAPAN. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Source: CCP JAPAN   The Japanese figure manufacturer CCPJAPAN has begun accepting pre-orders for the "CCP Middle Size Series Godzilla EX [Vol. 10] (CCP ミドルサイズシリーズ ゴジラEX【第10弾】, CCP Midoru Saizu Shirīzu Gojira EX [Dai 10-dan])," retro-design soft vinyl figures of monsters from the popular "Godzilla" special effects film series, at hobby shops, mass retailers, and online stores across Japan. Based on the concept of “an old-school/new-school, yet slightly old-fashioned soft vinyl monster series,” the popular Middle Size figure line measure an average 12 cm in height and fits in the palm of a hand, making it easy to collect. This is a collection series by CCPJAPAN for soft vinyl and monster lovers, with a retro-style deformation that gives a nostalgic and somewhat “Showa-era retro” feel to the figures. EX [Vol. 10] includes five

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    Photo courtesy of Bandai. Gashapon TM Bandai Co. Godzilla TM ＆ © TOHO CO.,LTD. Source: Bandai Co. Vendor Division   Gashapon Station capsule toy vending machine. Photo courtesy of Bandai. Gashapon TM Bandai Co. Godzilla TM ＆ © TOHO CO.,LTD.  Bandai Co., Ltd.'s Vendor Division (Headquarters: Taito-ku, Tokyo) has released the second installment of their "Toho Monsters Godzilla Machiboke" (東宝怪獣 ゴジラまちぼうけ, Gojira Kaijū Machibōke) at Gashapon Bandai Official Shop specialty stores for Bandai's new Gashapon products, toy stores, mass merchandisers, and electronics stores throughout Japan. Gashapon (ガシャポン) is a best-selling Bandai toy brand named after the capsule containing a toy that "pops" out when the handle is turned on a "gasha" (vending machine). Since the brand's launch in 1977, it has produced a rich lineup of products that match the trends of the times, with many sets and series featuring a variety

    The GODZILLA SERIES COMPLETE COLLECTION offers images that can be printed at Japanese convenience stores. Photo courtesy of Samurai Sword. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. ;© SAMURAISWORD

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    The GODZILLA SERIES COMPLETE COLLECTION offers images that can be printed at Japanese convenience stores. Photo courtesy of Samurai Sword. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. ;© SAMURAISWORD Source:  Samurai Sword Co. press releaseOfficial Site: https://myseries-collab.com/chibigodzilla (Japan) Samurai Sword Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Toshima-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Yoshimasa Hiki) is now selling the seventh installment of their GODZILLA SERIES COMPLETE COLLECTION (ゴジラ シリーズ コンプリートコレクション, Gojira Shirīzu Konpurīto Korekushon) printable images. Each month, images from the Godzilla series are available through the “My Series IP Collaborations” (マイシリーズ IPコラボレーションズ, Mai Shirīzu IP Koraborēshonzu) convenience store print service in approximately 30,000 stores nationwide, including FamilyMart, Lawson, Mini Stop, and Poplar stores. The latest set presents images from the popular anime series CHIBI GODZILLA RAIDS AGAIN (ちびゴジラの逆襲, Chibi Gojira no Gyakushū).   Photo courtesy of Samurai Sword. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. ;© SAMURAISWORD ◆ About the GODZILLA SERIES COMPLETE COLLECTION

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    Photo courtesy of U-TREASURE. ©TOHO CO., LTD. Source: U-TREASURE   U-TREASURE Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, President and CEO: Koichi Aoki) is now taking pre-orders for a limited edition "Mechagodzilla (1974) Mini Figure Gold Model" in collaboration with Toho Co., Ltd. Reservations will run, while supplies last, through September 8, 2025 at the U-TREASURE Concept Store Ikebukuro and U-TREASURE Online Shop.  Mechagodzilla, the most powerful robotic monster in history, is reborn in gold. The allure of Mechagodzilla, whose entire body transforms into a weapon, is captured in 18K yellow gold instead of space titanium! From the 1974 film GODZILLA VS. MECHAGODZILLA (ゴジラ対メカゴジラ, Gojira Tai Mekagojira) comes this expertly crafted mini-sized gold (18K yellow gold) figure! King Ghidorah is a particularly popular rival monster to Godzilla. The use of real gold further accentuates the golden scales that cover its entire body. Experienced jewelry craftsmen have repeatedly fine-tuned every detail to

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    Photo courtesy of IDW Publishing. ©TOHO CO., LTD. Source: IDW Publishing Special Thanks to Gregg Katzman   Godzilla: Escape the Deadzone #1 will be available Wednesday, August 6th from IDW. Journey into this mysterious new world iwith the Eisner-nominated writing duo Griffin Sheridan and Ethan S. Parker (Kill Your Darlings) and fan-favorite artist Pablo Tunica (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Sea Serpent's Heir). Godzilla: Escape the Deadzone #1  What's going on inside the Deadzone?! Find out in the second book of the KAI-SEI ERA, IDW's new connected Godzilla universe! Inside the new IDW Godzilla universe, there exists a mystery larger than any other-what is the Deadzone? Inhabitants of this new world know the Deadzone to be a walled-off portion of the Pacific Northwest, sequestered after the most disastrous Godzilla attack the country has ever faced. The government would have its citizens believe that nothing is

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    Photo courtesy of IGG. © 2025 IGG. © 2025 Legendary. All Rights Reserved. Godzilla TM & © Toho Co., Ltd. MONSTERVERSE TM & © Legendary Source: IGG press releaseOfficial Site: https://dls.igg.com/godzillaxkong/ The arrival of the Titans has reignited the flames of the apocalypse!   IGG (Headquarters: Singapore) has launched a collaboration event between their zombie-based strategy simulation RPG DOOMSDAY: LAST SURVIVORS (ドゥームズデイ：ラストサバイバー, Doūmuzudei: Rasuto Sabaibā) and the Warner Bros/Legendary movie GODZILLA X KONG: THE NEW EMPIRE (2024). This collaboration will bring legendary Titans from the MonsterVerse to the wasteland, along with new gameplay mechanics, unique storylines, and heart-pounding battles. Commanders will step into the heart of the conflict, wielding the raw power of these colossal beasts and shaping the fate of this war for survival. Prepare to command, conquer, and experience the unstoppable force of the MonsterVerse! until October 1, 2025. Photo courtesy of IGG. © 2025 IGG.

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    The University of Minnesota Press will publish Jeffrey Angles' English translation of the Japanese novella for the Toho classic MOTHRA. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. The first English translation of the original novella about the iconic kaijū MothraSource: University of Minnesota Press  press releaseSpecial Thanks to Jeffrey Angles, Heather Skinner and Lyndsey Wanner In the earliest days of developement for the Toho motion pictures GODZILLA (ゴジラ, Gojira, 1954) and GODZILLA RAIDS AGAIN (ゴジラの逆襲, Gojira no Gyakushū, 1955), producer Tomoyuki Tanaka hired award-winning author Shigeru Kayama to write the original stories that would then be adapted into the films' screenplays and later fleshed out and published as novellas. Years later, Tanaka sought to recreate Godzilla's incredible box office success by repeating that formula for Toho's 1961 production MOTHRA (モスラ, Mosura), turrning to authors Shin'ichiro Nakamura, Takehiko Fukunaga and Yoshie Hotta. The trio's The Luminous Fairies and Mothra was first serialized in Asahi

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    Photo courtesy of One Piece Cafe. ©Eiichiro Oda/Shueisha, Toei Animation Following a blockbuster Las Vegas debut, the fan-favorite cafe concept based on the global hit series ONE PIECE lands in Los Angeles with exclusive merchandise, menu items and grand opening giveaways Source: Toei Animation Inc. press release Special Thanks to Scott Barretto The world of ONE PIECE arrives in Southern California with the highly anticipated launch of the One Piece Cafe Los Angeles—officially opening its doors on Saturday, August 2 in the heart of Little Tokyo. Themed around the record-breaking anime episodic series created by Eiichiro Oda and produced by Toei Animation, the One Piece Cafe Los Angeles marks the second U.S. cafe for the brand following the success of its inaugural debut in Las Vegas. Located at 241 S. San Pedro Street, the new One Piece Cafe Los Angeles has been quietly drawing eager fans during

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    Photo courtesy of Manga Mavericks. ⓒ2025 Manga Mavericks Books During Comic Con International, the new North American publisher announced PIPE MACHINE and PATH FROM TANUKI TEMPLE Source: Manga Mavericks LLC press releaseSpecial Thanks to Erik Jansen (MediaLab) Manga Mavericks LLC, a new manga publisher serving North America, announced 2 newly licensed titles during its panel at Comic Con International that will be added to its print and digital catalog in early 2026. These titles will also be made available early to paid subscribers of the Manga Mavericks Substack newsletter. The latest releases include the sci-fi adventure series, PIPE MACHINE, the first volume of which is scheduled for release in March 2026, and the fantasy action series, PATH FROM TANUKI TEMPLE, the first volume of which is scheduled for release in April 2026.   Photo courtesy of Manga Mavericks. PIPE MACHINE, VOLUME

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    Photo courtesy of BANDAI CARD GAMES. ©Akiyoshi Hongo, Toei Animation ©BANDAI Fans Invited to Apply Now to Join the 10,000 Players Around the Globe Expected to Participate in the Testing Source: BANDAI CARD GAMES press releaseOfficial Site: digimon-alysion.com/en/ Special Thanks to Scott Barretto BANDAI CARD GAMES announced today to fans everywhere the official opening of applications for its closed beta test of DIGIMON ALYSION, the highly anticipated mobile game currently under development for Android and iOS devices. On the heels of last year’s global 25th anniversary celebration of the Digimon anime, Digimon Alysion was initially revealed this past March during the Digimon Con 2025 live stream event and will bring the exhilaration of the DIGIMON CARD GAME to smartphones for the first time. This successful trading card game is based on the Digimon franchise, which started in 1997 with the “Digital Monster (Digimon)” LCD toy. The DIGIMON

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    Photo courtesy of Japan Foundation Los Angeles. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. Source: Japan Foundation Los AngelesOfficial Site: https://www.jflalc.org/event-details.php/286/godzilla-in-focus-the-evolution-of-japan-s-greatest-monsterSpecial Thanks to Steve Ryfle GODZILLA IN FOCUS: THE EVOLUTION OF JAPAN'S GREATEST MONSTER Venue: The Japan Foundation, Los Angeles, 5700 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 100, Los Angeles, CA 90036Date & Time: Wednesday, July 30, 2025 7PM-8:30PM (PDT) Admission Is Free, Registration Is Required.Click HERE to Register. Cover art. Photo courtesy of Abrams. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Why did Godzilla emerge to attack Japan in 1954? How and why did the monster later become a savior that defends its homeland from other monsters–and then, even later, resume its reign of destruction? Steve Ryfle and Ed Godziszewski, authors of GODZILLA: THE FIRST 70 YEARS – THE OFFICIAL HISTORY OF THE JAPANESE PRODUCTIONS (Abrams Books, 2025), will share their take on the decision-making behind the scenes at Toho

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