First the first time in what seems like forever I got a big box full of new toys in the mail including, of course, the X-Plus Angilas. Be warned, this is a very photo-heavy post. I also had to take some of these pictures on my bathroom counter as the entire set-up of my room has changed since I got my last G-toys. I can't wait to move all my crap into a bigger display room.
First (and least) is Marmit's mailaway '89 Godzilla, which is colored a lot like the mailaway '84 cybot figure. Except for the gold on the chest. I was hoping the eyes would have been painted better than the Superfest version but no such luck. I'm getting burnt out on these Marmits as I'm really starting to feel a lack of effort with them. They don't wow me like they used to. The upcoming '91 Godzilla looks especially sad.
I also still insist that they're going cheap on the vinyl quality. The head and especially the tail have a very loose fit and give the figure a cheap feeling. That feeling is accentuated after holding the M-1 figure I got today.
It's been well over a year since I've gotten a new M-1 figure. And like all M-1s this figure of the Tyrannosaurus from The Last Dinosaur was definitely worth the wait. These figure never fail to disappoint with their overall attention to quality. You really feel like you're getting your money's worth with a brand new M-1.
I love the paint job on this guy. Light metallic blue and cream over chocolate brown vinyl made this the standout of the two versions made of this figure. The detail on the eyes is great and really gives the toy personality. It's just a big Tyrannosaurus but there's no mistaking what character this is supposed to be. M-1 outdid themselves with this guy.
Also included is a figure of the Polar-Borer ship from the movie. It's a great little bonus with a spinning drill that has a nice metallic paint job. The set also came with an (unexpectedly sexy) autographed photo of the actress who played the cavegirl Hazel from the movie. I forgot to take a picture of that. In all, this set easily blows away everything I've gotten from Marmit this year.
Here's one figure I'm sure everyone was waiting to see more pictures of: X-Plus' incredible Angilas figure. Yes, X-Plus didn't sculpt the thing but they did do a good job painting and assembling it. In my opinion this figure easily blows the Marmit kit clear out of the water, which is pretty impressive considering just how good the Marmit was.
This thing looks exactly like Angilas himself walked out of the movie and took figural form. The paint job is incredibly subtle and realistic. i definitely prefer it to the Gorosaurus by a freakin' long shot, and I can't wait to see how Gigan and Godzilla look in person. I highly recommend this figure if you're able to find it and afford it. I haven't gotten a lot this year, but this figure is definitely my favorite. I just really wish these things were cheaper.
With Gorosaurus:
With the Marmit kit for size, detail and paint comparison:
With the Marmit kit and the original Bandai toy:
And with the Marmit and last year's gigantic Aoshima figure:
