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    Close up look at the model for the new G-Breaker Mechagodzilla from the GODZILLA THE RIDE: GREAT CLASH film attraction. Photo by Daisuke Ishizuka. © 2025 TOHO CO., LTD.

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    Close up look at the model for the new G-Breaker Mechagodzilla from the GODZILLA THE RIDE: GREAT CLASH film attraction. Photo by Daisuke Ishizuka. © 2025 TOHO CO., LTD. Authors: Daisuke Ishizuka and Keith Aiken Photographer: Daisuke Ishizuka Additional Material: Toho Co., Ltd., Seibuen Amusement Park, Yokohama Hakkeijima Co., Ltd.   Actress Riko Fukumoto and director Takashi Yamazaki talk to reporters about GODZILLA THE RIDE: GREAT CLASH. Photo by Daisuke Ishizuka. © 2025 TOHO CO., LTD. At 9:50 a.m., Thursday, July 31 (JST), Seibuen Amusement Park (Location: Tokorozawa City, Saitama Prefecture; General Manager: Tomohiro Nishida) held an unveiling ceremony for their new attraction, "Godzilla The Ride: Great Clash" ( ゴジラ・ザ・ライド グレートクラッシュ, Gojira za Raido Gurēto Kurasshu), opening today. Seibuen Amusement Park is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year, and 2025 marks the 100th anniversary of the Showa era. To commemorate these special occasions, Seibuen is hosting the “Showa

    The original GODZILLA will be screened twice this October at the Museum of East Asian Arts in Bath, UK. Photo courtesy of Steve Sloss. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD.

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    The original GODZILLA will be screened twice this October at the Museum of East Asian Arts in Bath, UK. Photo courtesy of Steve Sloss. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. Source: Bath Film FestivalSpecial Thanks to Steven Sloss Bath Film Festival in partnership with  Bath Archaeo-Heritage Film Festival is hosting two screenings of Ishirō Honda’s original GODZILLA in the unique surroundings of Bath’s Museum of East Asian Art on Sunday 19 October. Both afternoon and evening screenings will be introduced by Steven Sloss, author of the upcoming book BFI Film Classics: Godzilla. Tickets are on sale now here. Read on for details...  Dr. Serizawa (Akihiko Hirata) shows his terrifying discovery with Emiko Yamane (Momoko Kochi). Photo courtesy of Steve Sloss. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. GODZILLA (1954) + Introduction by Steven Sloss Sunday 19 October, 2025 Museum of East Asian Arts12

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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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    Photo courtesy of Bandai Namco Toys &Collectibles America Inc. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. Source: Bandai Namco Toys & Collectibles America Inc., Bandai Burning Godzilla and Destoroyah from GODZILLA VS. DESTOROYAH (ゴジラVSデストロイア, Gojira vs Desutoroia) are now available in the 6" Godzilla Action Figure series. They can be ordered from Amazon and toy retailers, comic shops and specialty stores in both the United States and Japan.   Photo courtesy of Bandai Namco Toys &Collectibles America Inc. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. 6" Godzilla Action Figure Series: Burning Godzilla (ゴジラアクションフィギュア バーニングゴジラ) The Godzilla Action Figure series Burning Godzilla has features 17 points of articulation, allowing you to recreate poses from scenes in the film with ease. In addition, smoke effect parts are also included and can be attached to several areas of the figure.

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    Photo by Gary Teetzel. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Author/Photographer: Gary Teetzel  Special Thanks to Jonah Keel Bandai's new Movie Graphic Plus figure line. Photo courtesy of Bandai. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Godzilla fans attending San Diego Comic-Con converged upon Room 6DE Friday afternoon for the panel "Godzilla at 70: Seven Decades of the King of the Monsters", which highlighted new products being showcased at the convention and offered a glimpse of projects launching soon.   The panel was divided into three parts, the first being devoted to collectibles and consumer products.  Jeff Gordon, Director of Franchise and Retail Brand Development for Bandai, spoke of their new "Movie Graphic Plus" line, which packages a monster figure with a small reproduction of the movie poster art; Godzilla figures from GODZILLA VS. BIOLLANTE and SHIN GODZILLA are currently up for preorder, with more promised

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    Photo courtesy of Bandai Namco Toys & Collectibles America Inc. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. Source: Bandai Namco Toys & Collectibles America Inc. Next month, Bandai Namco America will release two new figures in their 5" Godzilla Soft Vinyl Figure Series. The figures can now be preordered from Amazon, and toy retailers, comic shops and specialty stores.   Photo courtesy of Bandai Namco Toys & Collectibles America Inc. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. 5" Godzilla Soft Vinyl Figure Series: Burning Godzilla  The soft vinyl Burning Godzilla figure stands at approximately 5 inches tall and comes in an L-box package. Godzilla soft vinyl monsters are articulated and durable, allowing for all types of play and display.   For Ages 4 & Up

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    Photo courtesy of Super7. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Photo courtesy of Super7. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Source: Super7 Special Thanks to Ashley Anderson and Brian Flynn  The Super7 exclusives sold at the "Godzilla Station" Pop-Up Store during San Diego Comic-Con are now also avilable online. Shop the full collection of limited releases now, from the comfort of your own home!    Photo courtesy of Super7. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Photo courtesy of Super7. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Toho ReAction Figures: Godzilla '84 (70th Stern Pinball)     Photo courtesy of Super7. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Order Link: https://super7.com/products/toho-reaction-figures-godzilla-84-70th-stern-pinball Price: $20.00   Chaos and destruction ensue on the playfield as Godzilla and Mechagodzilla battle it out for the title of King of the

    Super7 has opened a Godzilla Pop-Up Store during this year's San Diego Comic-Con. Photo courtesy by Gary Teetzel. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD.

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    Super7 has opened a Godzilla Pop-Up Store during this year's San Diego Comic-Con. Photo courtesy by Gary Teetzel. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Author/Photographer: Gary Teetzel  Special Thanks to Jonah Keel Toy and Collectibles manufacturer Super7 is always a popular presence at San Diego Comic-Con, with their booth consistently attracting long lines of fans eager to pick up their latest action figures, toys and apparel.  This year, Super7 has decided to open a special pop-up store in San Diego's Gaslamp district themed entirely around the King of the Monsters.  Located several blocks from the San Diego Convention Center at 701 8th Avenue, the store, dubbed "Godzilla Station", has a variety of items to tempt kaiju collectors, from entries in Super7's ReAction line (including several glow-in-the-dark variants), a Godzilla '89 "super cycle", jigsaw puzzles, blind box figures and a variety of t-shirts, some branded around the "Godzilla Station" theme. 

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    Photo courtesy of GKIDS. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. Acclaimed Director Hideaki Anno and Co-Director Shinji Higuchi’s Entry in the Godzilla Universe Returns to North American Cinemas August 14 in 4K with Select Screenings in 4DX and D-BOX   Source: GKIDSOfficial Site: https://gkids.com/films/shin-godzilla/Special Thanks to Niko Kouvaris and Jonah Keel   Tickets are on sale now, and a new trailer was released ahead of Academy Award-winning producer and distributor GKIDS’ rerelease of SHIN GODZILLA (シン・ゴジラ, Shin Gojira). The film comes to theaters nationwide, as well as select 4DX and D-BOX screens August 14 in its original Japanese language with subtitles, including restored text cards and a 4K remaster that has never before been released in North America. The 2016 feature is directed by Hideaki Anno (NEON GENESIS EVANGELION Franchise, LOVE & POP) and Shinji Higuchi (BULLET TRAIN EXPLOSION, SHIN ULTRAMAN) with screenplay by Anno and visual effects

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    Photo courtesy of Super7. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Source: Super7 Special Thanks to Brian Flynn and Ashley Anderson The King of the Monsters and its most fearsome foe have never been this cute—or this collectible! Inspired by their legendary battles in the Toho films GODZILLA VS. DESTOROYAH (1995) and GODZILLA, MOTHRA AND KING GHIDORAH: GIANT MONSTERS ALL-OUT ATTACK (2001), Super7 is thrilled to introduce the latest additions to the FUN! FUN! lineup: Burning Godzilla, Destoroyah, and GMK Godzilla! Each 5 inch tall, 2-part soft vinyl figure captures the essence of these iconic kaiju in a design that’s as fearsome as it is fun.  Packed in delightfully-colorful, collector-friendly window box packaging, these FUN! FUN! figures are a must-have for any kaiju collector. Collect them all today! Approximately 5 inches tall Articulated at the neck Made of premium soft vinyl

    The Hotel Gracery Shinjuku's second diorama of 2025 depicts a major battle from GODZILLA: FINAL WARS. Photo courtesy of Fujita Kanko, Inc. TM & © TOHO CO.

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    The Hotel Gracery Shinjuku's second diorama of 2025 depicts a major battle from GODZILLA: FINAL WARS. Photo courtesy of Fujita Kanko, Inc. TM & © TOHO CO. Godzilla, the King of the Monsters, Faces Off With His Former Allies!? Source: Fujita Kanko, Inc. press release Official Site: https://gracery.com/shinjuku/ Special Thanks to Honda-san (Shinjuku Washington Hotel) The Hotel Gracery Shinjuku, a landmark of Tokyo, popular with domestic fans as well as foreign visitors to Japan for its Godzilla-themed rooms and the almost life-size Godzilla head (approx. 12m) on its 8th floor terrace, has updated the special Godzilla diorama installed on the building's 8th floor lobby. Photo courtesy of Fujita Kanko, Inc. TM & © TOHO CO. The diorama debuted in early 2023 with a Godzilla design based on the Heisei "VS" Series of the 1990s. Later that year, it was replaced with a GODZILLA VS MEGAGUIRUS  (ゴジラ×メガギラス G消滅作戦

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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 "Gigan (1972) Mini Figure Gold Model" in collaboration with Toho Co., Ltd. Reservations will run, while supplies last, through August 18, 2025 at the U-TREASURE Concept Store Ikebukuro and U-TREASURE Online Shop.  From the 1972 film GODZILLA VS. GIGAN (地球攻撃命令 ゴジラ対ガイガン, Chikyū Kōgeki Meirei Gojira Tai Gaigan) 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 create a three-dimensional figure that is approximately 1 cm in size, with the goggle-like eye, large horns and sickle hands, and the rotating saw on his abdomen. The production

    GODZILLA #1 SDCC exclusive cover by Attack Petera. Photo courtesy of IDW Publishing. ©TOHO CO., LTD.

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    Source: IDW Publishing Special Thanks to Gregg Katzman GODZILLA #1 SDCC exclusive cover by Attack Petera. Photo courtesy of IDW Publishing. ©TOHO CO., LTD. From celebrating the launch of GODZILLA #1 to a giant selection of exclusives, signing events, and panels, IDW Publishing has kaiju-sized plans for San Diego Comic-Con 2025.  Featuring a brand-new booth design (#2729 on the show floor), IDW is proud to celebrate its comics and creators with more than 20 signings, panels packed with reveals, and cool convention collectibles. Check out the full list below.   SDCC 2025: IDW EXCLUSIVES (booth #2729) EXCLUSIVE COVERS GODZILLA #1 SDCC exclusive cover by Attack Peter  BENEATH THE TREES WHERE NOBODY SEES: RITE OF SPRING #1 SDCC exclusive cover by Jared Cullum MONSTER HIGH: PRIDE 2025 SDCC exclusive cover by Tsuukiyomo  STAR

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    Photo courtesy of Bay Area Film Events. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. Source: Bay Area Film Events Official Site: https://www.godzillafest.com/Official Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SFGodzillafest Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sfgodzillafest   UPDATE: Bay Area Film Events had licensed the Toho movies ATRAGON and FRANKENSTEIN CONQUERS THE WORLD from their US distributor, Janus Films. Unfortunately, Janus does not yet have DCPs (Digital Cinema Packages used for theatrical screenings) for these two movies, so they had to be pulled from the Godzillafest schedule.  BAFE apologizes for any issues this may cause for attendees. On a postive note, two great films - MOTHRA VS. GODZILLA and GHIDORAH, THE THREE-HEADED MONSTER - have been added as replacements.  Godzillafest will now be screening 15 different Godzilla movies... exactly half of the live action Godzilla series produced to date by Toho! The updated screening schedule and ticket links are listed below... Bay Area Film Events

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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 #4 The twins' actions have brought Megaguirus to the present. Through a twist of fate, they realize that this action created a loop, and Megaguirus is actually responsible for weakening Mothra enough to perish at the hands of Antra. Their new Mothra isn't even close to ready for her rematch against Megaguirus, so Emi and Mira hatch their most daring plan yet: train Mothra with a rematch against her killer — Antra. Will Mothra survive this deadly kaiju clash? And if she does, will it be enough to save the world? Release Date: July 16, 2025 Price: $4.99 Pages: 32 Writer: Sophie CampbellArtist: Matt FrankColorists: Roberto Rivera and Matt FrankLetterers: Darran Robinson and Nathan WidickEditor: Jake WilliamsCover A: Sophie CampbellCover B: Roberto

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    Photo courtesy of Abrams. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Source: Abrams Official Website: https://www.abramsbooks.com/product/godzilla-the-first-70-years_9781419762116/Special Thanks to Stephanie Keane and Steve Ryfle   Cover art. Photo courtesy of Abrams. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Publisher Abrams is offering SciFi Japan readers a chance to win a copy of their new book Godzilla: The First 70 Years. Written by Steve Ryfle and Ed Godziszewski (authors of Ishiro Honda: A Life in Film, from Godzilla to Kurosawa), the large Toho-authorized hardcover is packed with information on all the Japanese films up to GODZILLA MINUS ONE, as well as photos from the Toho archives, including previously unpublished pics.   Synopsis:        Godzilla: The First 70 Years is a narrative and visual history of Japan’s King of the Monsters, chronicling the triumphs, challenges, and meaning of seven decades of city-trashing, kaiju-smashing mayhem. It is also a tribute to Godzilla’s creators and

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    Source: IDW Publishing Special Thanks to Kim Estlund Photo courtesy of IDW Publishing. ©TOHO CO., LTD. On July 22nd, IDW Publishing will release the trade paperback of their Godzilla's Monsterpiece Theatre miniseries. Godzilla takes on his greatest foes yet—Jay Gatsby, Sherlock Holmes, and the Time Machinist—in this graphic novel mash-up by Tom Scioli.   This trade paperback collects the three-issue series.   Godzilla's Monsterpiece Theatre TPBWriter: Tom ScioliArtist: Tom ScioliRelease Date: July 22, 2025Page Count: 152SRP: $21.99 The year is 1922. Mysterious man of luxury Jay Gatsby continues to throw parties at his palatial Long Island estate in hopes of attracting the attention of his love, Daisy Buchanan. But his latest affair is interrupted when it attracts the one thing more dangerous than love: Godzilla!   Now, Gatsby has no choice but to turn his undying will away

    New key visual for the GODZILLA THE RIDE: GREAT CLASH film attraction. Photo courtesy of Toho. © 2025 TOHO CO., LTD.

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    New key visual for the GODZILLA THE RIDE: GREAT CLASH film attraction. Photo courtesy of Toho. © 2025 TOHO CO., LTD. Source: Toho Co., Ltd., Seibuen Amusement Park   On May 8th, Toho Co., Ltd. (Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Hiroyasu Matsuoka) announced the production and distribution of a new Godzilla ride attraction film for the i-Ride system, manufactured by Taiwan's Brogent Technologies, Inc., which would be installed in multiple countries around the world. Takashi Yamazaki. Photo courtesy of Toho. Developed under the temp title "New Godzilla: The Ride" (新・ゴジラ・ザ・ライド, Shin Gojira za Raido), the new attraction film is directed, written, and VFX produced by Takashi Yamazaki, winner of the 96th Academy Award for Best Visual Effects for the international hit GODZILLA MINUS ONE (ゴジラ-1.0/ゴジラマイナスワン, Gojira Mainasu Wan, 2023). Yamazaki also directed “Godzilla the Ride: Giant Monsters Ultimate Battle” (ゴジラ・ザ・ライド大怪獣頂上決戦, Gojira za Raido Daikaijū Chōjō Kessen) for Seibuen Amusement

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    Photo courtesy of Bushiroad. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. ©Bushiroad Source:  Bushiroad Co., Ltd.Official Site: https://godzilla-cardgame.com/ Toho Co., Ltd. (Head office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, President and CEO: Hiroyasu Matsuoka) and Bushiroad Co., Ltd. (Head office: Nakano-ku, Tokyo, President and CEO: Takaaki Kidani) are pleased to announce that the first three products from the new GODZILLA CARD GAME (ゴジラ カードゲーム, Gojira Kādo Gēmu) - two Starter Decks and one Booster Pack - were released on Saturday, July 5th.  In the GODZILLA CARD GAME, the Godzilla series moves the stage from the movie screen to the game board, and a major battle over the series' 70-year history. As a card game of attack and defense, it will offer a new playing experience that evokes the Godzilla movies and images. Bushiroad is a partner with Toho for this game, providing sales support at TCG (trading card games) specialty stores and mass

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    Photo courtesy of Bay Area Film Events. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. Source: Bay Area Film Events Official Site: https://www.godzillafest.com/Official Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SFGodzillafest Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sfgodzillafest   Bay Area Film Events is back with two great Godzilla in San Francisco for 2025! Photo courtesy of Bay Area Film Events. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. The annual Godzillafest Film Festival returns July 18-20 at the Balboa Theater, with a weekend of 20 different kaiju and tokusatsu films rotating on two movie screens. 2025 is an anniversary year for many classic kaiju movies, so Godzillafest is pleased to present anniversary screenings of GODZILLA RAIDS AGAIN, INVASION OF ASTRO-MONSTER, FRANKENSTEIN CONQUERS THE WORLD, GAMERA: THE GIANT MONSTER GAMERA, TERROR OF MECHAGODZILLA, GODZILLA VS DESTOROYAH, and GAMERA: GUARDIAN OF THE UNIVERSE. The festival also includes two screenings of the Oscar-winning GODZILLA MINUS ONE, plus such classics as the

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