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by **MekaGojira3k** » Sun May 20, 2012 1:18 pm

I actually snapped a photo of my Varan yesterday during a fit of boredom.

This thing looks great. It's not an accurate color scheme but it WORKS so well. And the sculpt is fantastic.

by **king_ghidorah** » Sun May 20, 2012 1:36 pm

That paint scheme reminds me of the Trendmasters figure

by **MekaGojira3k** » Sun May 20, 2012 1:48 pm

Yeah, just switch out the green/blue for purple. Fairly close.

But please, let's refrain from mentioning that riff raff in the presence of Marmits.

by **Legion** » Sun May 20, 2012 4:02 pm

Here's probably the most accurate variant...

by **MekaGojira3k** » Sun May 20, 2012 8:14 pm

by **king_ghidorah** » Sun May 20, 2012 8:19 pm

by **ebirahsmeg1** » Mon May 21, 2012 1:29 am

This is another one of my favorites from the MH line. Released back in '06, this figure is a sight to behold, and it clocks in at nearly 14 inches in length. So far, I don't believe any variants have been released of this particular figure (if I am wrong, feel free to correct me). Marmit's outstanding work on this particular figure makes one pine for a MH showa Manda figure down the road....

by **MekaGojira3k** » Mon May 21, 2012 1:25 pm

by **king_ghidorah** » Mon May 21, 2012 4:30 pm

by **MekaGojira3k** » Mon May 21, 2012 4:39 pm

by **king_ghidorah** » Mon May 21, 2012 4:45 pm

by **TripMasterMunky** » Mon May 21, 2012 6:16 pm

by **king_ghidorah** » Mon May 21, 2012 6:27 pm

by **ebirahsmeg1** » Tue May 22, 2012 9:20 am

This sucker needs no introduction 8-)

The beautiful black gallery version of this figure was first MH figure I ever owned, and was solely responsible for getting me hooked on this line. Even today with all the plethora of great, realistic Gigan figures, this one still holds up extremely well and like fine wine, just keeps getting better with age. Anyone else who sucked into collecting Marmit's due to this figure? There have been loads of variants released for this bad boy, so please post away!

by **MekaGojira3k** » Tue May 22, 2012 9:52 am

by **ebirahsmeg1** » Tue May 22, 2012 10:42 am

by **MekaGojira3k** » Tue May 22, 2012 11:58 am

The original version as seen in the first pic you posted.

by **ebirahsmeg1** » Wed May 23, 2012 12:52 pm

Going back to Varan for a sec., here is an interesting blue variant that was released last year in 2011. I don't recall any collectors on here who owned this.

I still think my black gallery Varan along with Legion's brown Varan are the best. Also, here is yet another brown version of Varan (it's a shinier paint scheme than Legion's):

by **MekaGojira3k** » Wed May 23, 2012 1:31 pm

I think I almost would prefer to own the brown color scheme, but those two variants you just posted are also pretty nice. I like the green one, but I feel like they should've made the spines that yellow as well.

by **canofhumdingers** » Wed May 23, 2012 5:20 pm

by **leunames** » Wed May 23, 2012 10:30 pm

by **ebirahsmeg1** » Thu May 24, 2012 6:34 am

by **ebirahsmeg1** » Thu May 24, 2012 7:32 am

I think this figure alone is a perfect example of how MH figures, even though they're "stylized", can often capture the look and spirit of a figure much better than their more "realistic" figure counterparts. Take for instance the Bandai showa Rodan. Sure, it might be more "realistic", but it's rather stiff and lifeless as a figure. In contrast, figures like this MH Rodan are just booming with life and energy. As far as capturing the spirit of showa Rodan, this one is at the top.

As far as I know, I don't believe any variants have ever been released besides this one (same with GFW Manda), and if there has, I've never seen it. I also believe it's one of the rarer, harder to come by MH figures. In Japan, I've only ever seen it once. Unfortunately, I had already blew my money earlier that day on other figures and was devastated that I would have to pass it up (the shopowner wouldn't hold it for me). I had no doubt that such a rare figure would be snatched up before I managed to make it there again. To my utter shock, it was still there the next time I was able to make the trek to this particular store and was able to nab him 8-)

by **ebirahsmeg1** » Tue May 29, 2012 11:31 am

Lucky Bag variant (2007)

This was the most recent variant, which was announced in August, 2011 last year.

Honestly, I was never a big fan or crazy about this figure (for some odd reason, Marmit made it slightly larger than typical MH figures, and as a result it doesn't scale all that well with other figures), and I wasn't too keen on the initial paint scheme (yes, I know these are stylized and I often loved the different various variants, but there are times with a more matte/traditional paint scheme is best). However, this most recent variant released in 2011 has been regretting not nabbing this when I had the chance.

Anyways, please post your thoughts/photos about MH Gorosaurus (as well as showa Rodan or any other MH figures already discussed :twisted:

by **TripMasterMunky** » Tue May 29, 2012 11:45 am

I don't care for the Rodan at all. Looks like it was inspired from the original Bandai or something with its simple pose and minimal paint.

Gorosaurus looks alright if you're a fan of him. I prefer the darker blue paint.

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