by Glow-nut » Tue Jan 25, 2005 11:03 pm
Marusan A-Cycle Light Ray
I've been wanting this for a while. I can't explain why I like it, it's very simplistic and very much a "toy" and I just like it.
Bear Model Pink Hedorah w/ smokestacks
The 1st version with the smokestacks is tough to find now. I think this is one of the best Hedorah sculpts ever.
X-Plus USA Godzilla 1964
I haven't taken it out of the package yet, but from what I can tell it has little if any articulation. The sculpt is nice, but very similar to the 6" Memorial Box figure. I think there's a good chance that once the Memorial Box figure gets out there most people will lose interest in this one. Just a question of timing.
X-Plus USA Bronze Godzilla 1965
I really had high hopes for this figure based off the pre-release pics, but the slack jaw really ruins it. The bronze color is very good though, and reminds me of another bronze Godzilla that I'll probably never own. The arms appear to be movable at the shoulder, but it doesn't look like there's any other articulation.
West Kenji GMK Godzilla
Wow. I saw this figure at G-Fest and it looked nice but for some reason didn't make a strong impression. I'm glad I picked it up because it makes a great 2nd impression. It's huge! The pose is very dynamic. The teeth and eyes are especially well done. It isn't perfect (the seam at the head is too noticeable and it looks like there was a problem matching the color from the head to the neck) but the flaws are only noticeable up close; displayed on a shelf this looks incredible.
Iwakura/Orion Gezora
I almost didn't get this because I'm getting a little tired of Orion and their uneven packaging, chase figures, case figures, etc. but I'm glad I decided to get the new Gezora. I picked up the black & white one insted of the color version, and it looks great. Great pose & excellent detail in the sculpt. The card it comes with has an image of the movie poster showing all 3 monsters from the film. I think it's one of the better kaiju movie posters and IMO the figure is worth getting just for the mini poster.