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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

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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 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

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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

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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 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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    The Ultraman Series 60th Anniversary Project Main Visual (Japanese version). Photo courtesy of Tsuburaya Productions. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS First Plans Include Global Release of Smartphone App Game and Distribution of Past Works on YouTubeSource: Tsuburaya Productions Official Site: https://60th.m-78.jp/ Tsuburaya Productions Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Shibuya ward, Tokyo; President and CEO: Masayuki Nagatake) is pleased to announce the launch of the "Ultraman Series 60th Anniversary Project" (ウルトラマンシリーズ60周年プロジェクト, Urutoraman Shirīzu 60-Shūnen Purojekuto). The announcement was made today, July 10th JST, which is "Ultraman Day" (ウルトラマンの日, Urutoraman no Hi), as registered with the Japan Anniversary Association. This Project will run for approximately two and a half years from July 2025 and will convey the enduring appeal of Ultraman by exploring the profound stories and universal themes within each series.   About the "Ultraman Series 60th Anniversary Project" On July 10, 1966, Ultraman made his first appearance on television. Since

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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

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    Source: Titan Books Special Thanks to Caitlin Storer Photo courtesy of Titan Books. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS Titan Books is offering SciFi Japan readers a chance to win ULTRASEVEN: The Official Novel of the Series. Adapting the classic and genre-defining series ULTRASEVEN iby Tsuburaya Productions, Hugo and Scribe award-winning author Pat Cadigan brings a fresh take to the iconic and action-packed adventures of Earth's monster-battling savior.   Synopsis:        In the not-too-distant future, Earth is besieged by aliens. However, the mysterious Dan Moroboshi comes to the defense of humanity, transforming into his true form—the towering Ultraseven—when the planet is endangered. Alongside his allies, the six elite members of the Terrestrial Defense Force, Ultraseven will give everything he has to stop the myriad of foes who are prepared to bring ruin and destruction to the people of Earth.   ULTRASEVEN: The Official Novel of

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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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    Source: TOKYOPOP press release Special Thanks to Erik Jansen (MediaLab) Publisher TOKYOPOP highlighted a diverse range of notable manga licenses during its panel at Anime Expo this past weekend. The presentation spotlighted 9 new titles set for print and digital release that will join the LoveLove imprint in 2026. The new additions include IN SO DEEP, IT’S ALREADY LOVE, AYAKA IS IN LOVE WITH HIROKO, WALKING IN YOUR TRACKS, THE TALE OF LUVELIA, BRIDE OF IGNAT, APPRENTICE NAIL ARTIST IN A FOREIGN LAND, and I PICKED UP A NO-GOOD USELESS PRINCE. TOKYOPOP also announced that it has licensed miHoYo Comics' Honkai Impact 3rd: Second Eruption manga in full-color and Chinese creator Guo Si Te's She Is Still Cute Today comic.     Photo courtesy of MediaLab. IN SO DEEP, IT’s LOVE ALREADY by Reida Soragaki A heartbroken fangirl meets a shy transfer student who reminds

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    Additional Acquisition Announcements Included Re:ZERO -STARTING LIFE IN ANOTHER WORLD- Season 4, CLASSROOM OF THE ELITE 2nd Year, MUSHOKU TENSEI: JOBLESS REINCARNATION Season 3, and MoreSource: Crunchyroll press release   Photo courtesy of Crunchyroll. Crunchyroll, the ultimate destination for fans to enjoy anime globally, held its annual Industry Panel at Anime Expo 2025 on Saturday, July 5, in the Los Angeles Convention Center.  During the panel, the premier anime brand announced several series acquisitions coming to its streaming service, which included some exclusive first looks for anticipated titles as well as official production confirmations revealed to the world for the first time: BLACK CLOVER will be officially returning for an all-new season only on Crunchyroll. Studio Pierrot (NARUTO; BLEACH; TOKYO GHOUL) will be back to produce the series. Fans eagerly awaiting more episodes since the series last aired in 2021 were treated

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    Photo courtesy of IDW Publishing. ©TOHO CO., LTD. Source: IDW Publishing Special Thanks to Gregg Katzman   Godzilla: Here There Be Aliens #2 will be available Wednesday, July 9th from IDW. Godzilla: Here There Be Aliens is both a fully standalone limited series and the epic conclusion to the Eisner-nominated Godzilla: Here There Be Dragons trilogy! Brought to us by veteran scribe Frank Tieri (Wolverine, Jughead: The Hunger) and new series artist Angel Hernandez (Star Trek).   Godzilla: Here There Be Aliens #2 The Xiliens have already invaded! An intergalactic conspiracy dating back hundreds of years is on the verge of tearing apart human society! Every encounter with space kaiju since King Ghidorah landed in ancient Egypt has been an attempt to destabilize life on Earth! Now, all over the planet, the Xiliens are landing-and with them, thousands upon thousands of Hedorah

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    Authors Steve Ryfle and Ed Godziszewski present the ultimate English language Godzilla book, packed with rare photos from the Toho archives. Photo courtesy of Abrams. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Source: Abrams press releaseOfficial Website: https://www.abramsbooks.com/product/godzilla-the-first-70-years_9781419762116/Special Thanks to Steve Ryfle and Stephanie Keane Cover art. Photo courtesy of Abrams. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Godzilla: The First 70 Years The Official Illustrated History of the Japanese Productions By Steve Ryfle and Ed GodziszewskiForeword by John Carpenter and Megumi OdakaAfterword by Shogo Tomiyama   An epic celebration of Godzilla’s 70th anniversary, exploring every aspect of the creation, design, and evolution of King of the Monsters in Toho Studios' films and TV series from 1954 to the present  Godzilla: The First 70 Years ( Abrams; July 15, 2025; U.S $75.00 ; Hardcover)  is a narrative and visual history of Japan’s King of the

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    Photo courtesy of DC. © & TM DC. All Rights Reserved. ©2025 Legendary. All Rights Reserved. TM&© TOHO CO., LTD. MONSTERVERSE TM&© Legendary Source: DC Special Thanks to Clark Bull DC has provided details for Justice League vs. Godzilla vs. Kong 2 issue #4. The limited series is written by Brian Buccellato, with art by Christian Duce and colors by Luis Guerrero.   JUSTICE LEAGUE VS. GODZILLA VS. KONG 2 #4 Written by BRIAN BUCCELLATOArt and cover by CHRISTIAN DUCEVariant covers by STEPHEN SEGOVIA, ALAN QUAH, and LUCAS MEYER1:25 variant cover by KEVIN MAGUIRE$3.99 US | 32 pages | Variant $4.99 US (card stock)ON SALE 9/3/25 It’s the rematch you’ve all been waiting for: Godzilla versus Superman! With the Man of Steel not at full power, can he stand up to the might of the King of the Monsters? Meanwhile, Leland Shaw and

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