http://shmaseries.blogspot.com/2014/...ire-rodan.html

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Never before released Hi-Res images of some past released figures. To this date, the highest unaltered resolution of Garuda was around 500x500. Additionally, Fire Rodan only had a select few photos in Hi-Res form. In our album we were even missing promo stills. Now this has been rectified with a complete Hi-Res album! Thanks goes out to the folks at Bandai Japan for providing these images. Check them out!

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http://shmaseries.blogspot.com/2014/...-ultimate.html

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You may be asking yourself. But where was the Toho Ultimate Weapons Set 1? Even more of a mystery, was there even a Godzilla Effects 1? How does the number "2" work with these releases? Simple. Back in 2012, Bandai Tamashii Nations released an exclusive set, here known as the Toho Ultimate Weapons & Godzilla Effects Set.

At the time, Bluefin Distribution's involvement with the S.H.MonsterArts line was just beginning and was unable, or didn't think it was a strategic marketing move, to bring over this web exclusive set to NA. So a lot of us here in the USA missed out on this set. You can still find it today, but the prices are heavily inflated due to it's being OOP for the last couple of years.

The good news is that this may all change in the future. Bluefin just announced that for the first time EVER that they're going to reissue a Web Exclusive, purely for the Western Market. Depending on how well it does it could pave a way to our beloved Garuda & the Toho Ultimate Weapons & Godzilla Effects Set. The figure they're renewing is a DBZ Goku. So lets hope DBZ fans buy it up like crazy. As stated before, this is a FIRST for the company to reissue a WEB EXCLUSIVE. We can only cross our fingers.

Not in general, there have been very few reissues, but it absolutely is a first for the sake of Western markets! That's certainly never happened before.

The possibility this opens up for maybe Garuda or the first G-Force set - is that based on your own speculation or comments from Bluefin?

The thing is before when the subject of the two first web exclusives was brought up, it was generally panned with a, "Yeah, it's not going to happen. If it's a web exclusive it only has one run and that it. This subject just needs to be dropped as it's just a sour topic." This is what they've said to me the past year and a half. I stopped bring it up late in 2013, probably around October. Since then, internally Tamashii and Bluefin have undergone some new staffing, so perhaps this is the doing of that new staff?

I have no official comment on whether or not this decision bodes well for Re-Issues of Garuda and the Toho Ultimate Weapon & Godzilla Effects Set 1. Tamashii and Bluefin know that the NA consumer base wants these collectibles. Sounds like they're giving the DBZ fan base a test drive though.

What little I do know of the Goku reissue is that the impetus for this decision has a lot to do with European demand and that partner with Bandai being much newer than Bluefin, so I think a lot of it was desire to cater to them first, adding to the fantastic DBZ sales in the US (and combating bootlegs in general?) second. I will absolutely not complain if this policy broadens from here on out though, because Garuda is ridiculous. The first G-Force set may not be that bad and most of its parts being reused certainly helps, but could still be better.

Appreciate your input on the matter, I love hearing little details like this and wish geography was more on my side to get involved with what Bluefin does myself.

Wait, I'm confused, which Goku?

Figuarts Zero Super Saiyan Goku - obviously, elaboration on that should be for the non-toku SHF thread.

I'm still confused. Check that thread for my reasoning.

LONG overdue, Battra (Adult) review is up with lots of cool photos!

http://shma-articulationseries.com/images/battrar25.jpg

http://shma-articulationseries.com/battra-(adult).html

Images that didn't get featured in the review gallery located here: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?...6869700&type=1

Near future of the line, G2014, and why you should get your figures while you can!

http://shmaseries.blogspot.com/2014/...e-you-can.html

Gigan (2004) for the Darkness Collection!

Full Album can be seen here: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?...6869700&type=1

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Mothra for the Darkness Collection!

Full Album can be seen here: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?...6869700&type=1

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Mothra and Gigan are now available from US reatailers. Namely Anime King and Toy Arena. The other major ones are expected to get them in stock later next week.

So my Amazon order for Mothra should ship in... about 2-3 weeks.

This isn't a re-issue announcement. Hi-Res pictures of the original Toho Ultimate Weapons & Godzilla Effects Set are now available for the first time!

http://shma-articulationseries.com/assets/sw1.jpg

http://shmaseries.blogspot.com/2014/...a-effects.html

Here's all I can say about G14. 4 days until the Full Reveal for NA consumers.

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Predator Wolf video just released!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GRD_ni5iPc

This episode highlights proper articulation using Wolf's head, neck, torso, arms, hands, legs, Plasma Caster, and Comp Controller. The special intro picks up where the Alien Warrior's special scene left off and continues with a skirmish between the two iconic creatures. Who will win?

Now that we got to see the 2014 Godzilla does anyone know if they are any plans for the MUTOs to get a Monsterarts release?

You planning to reenact some scenes? :lol

Maybe :lol

No info so far.

Btw, this thread is to discuss the awesome Stop-Motion work and review photos of Mikallica.
For anybody who hasn't seen it, do it, it's simply awesome. :D


This is the proper MonsterArts discussion thread:
http://www.tokunation.com/showthread.php?t=84&page=33

Thanks alot. I was kinda confused with the thread titles so sorry about that ^^"

Here's an ongoing FAQ about the S.H.MonsterArts line. It addresses MUTO(s).

https://www.facebook.com/notes/shmon...9?notif_t=like

Gigan 2004 review is up!: http://shma-articulationseries.com/gigan-(2004).html

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Full gallery here: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?...6869700&type=1

In case you haven't heard, Kiryu (2002) is out of print. What's available on the market is all that's left. The good news is, Kiryu (2003) is being released November 2014! Check out the Hi-Res images of this awesome figure. Product information hasn't been released yet for North America, but expect it sometime next week!

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hyJOi5DKKj.../Kiryu8web.jpg

http://shmaseries.blogspot.com/2014/...iryu-2003.html

Hi-Res Promo shots of SHMA Godzilla (2014) are now available along with 3 exclusives!

http://shmaseries.blogspot.com/2014/...-godzilla.html

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Preorders for Godzilla 2014 are up on AmiAmi!... I don't know how long it's been, but I thought I'd give the heads up.

http://www.amiami.com/top/detail/det...=FIGURE-006126

OMG, a new page! Check out the new Monster Forecast page and see which monsters we predict will be revealed on a monthly basis!

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-73kH5I7Lo5...0/capture2.JPG

http://shmaseries.blogspot.com/2014/...-forecast.html

Stills from the upcoming Big Chap Articulation Series Promo:

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Rest of the Album: https://www.facebook.com/pages/SHMon...32016576869700

Alien Big Chap gets The Articulation Series treatment featuring live action mixed with stop motion for the special intro!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eNtAcdz-5Q4

Last chance to post your questions for Bandai Tamashii Nations Japan: https://www.facebook.com/53201657686...=photo_comment

Bandai Tamashii Nations & Bluefin Distribution S.H.MonsterArts Interview - SDCC 2014

https://www.facebook.com/notes/shmon...13002928771063

Mecha-King Ghidorah Hi-Res pics now available, plus two exclusive photos not shown anywhere else. Courtesy of Bandai Tamashii Nations. Product and Pre-Order information should begin to roll out sometime next week.

http://shmaseries.blogspot.com/2014/...fo-coming.html

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Finally received the Mothra & Battra Set and Godzilla (Adult Jr.) from Bluefin.

Check out some awesome photos!

Full Album here: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?...6869700&type=1

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Mothra Larva!

Full Album here: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?...6869700&type=1

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Godzilla (Adult Jr.)!

Full Album here: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?...6869700&type=1

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Yellow Zone Alert!!! But that's not all... Guess who's back, (for a limited time), from the Red Zone? http://shmaseries.blogspot.com/2014/...ings-back.html

Missed out on Godzilla 2000 Millennium? Don't want to pay the crazy aftermarket prices? Well Tamashii Nation's has listened to NA fan demand and is bringing back Godzilla 2000 Millennium, with a colorful twist. Check out the product specs, price, and hi-res images!

http://shmaseries.blogspot.com/2014/...ial-color.html

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So I made a poll earlier this year that was mostly ally's and foes in the Godzilla universe. Another poll has been posted regarding which incarnations of Toho Godzilla's you'd like to see in the line. Data will be collected and sent to Tamashii's R&D department.

https://www.facebook.com/pages/SHMon...p_data=8401231

Still on the fence picking up that Mothra figure? Check out the latest review, it could help you make that decision.

http://shmaseries.blogspot.com/2014/...92-review.html

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This interview was taken at NYCC.

Here's the latest greatest bit of news about the SHMA line. They touch on Gamera, Demographics, Re-issues.

http://youtu.be/6UckStoG4rs?t=8m19s

Some beam fun:

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The white beams actually aren't all that bad looking in person. I at least prefer it on some of my Godzillas compared to the red beam. It would be nice if they were to give us some blue ones though. Maybe I should paint one of them...

Anyway:

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My entire MonsterArts collection at this point in time:

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Godzilla (2014) Darkness update!

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Since the last batch of photos uploaded, this one has been touched up with some paint on the teeth, snout, and chin. It looks pretty good with a little enhancements!

Hi-Res photo day! Added new promo photos of Godzilla (2014) [Poster Version] and SDCC 2012's Godzilla [Comic-Con Explosion]. Product info and links added as well.

S.H.MonsterArts: The Articulation Series: Hi-Res Photos Update! Godzilla [Comic-Con Explosion] & Godzilla (2014) [Poster Version]

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http://shma-articulationseries.com/a...godzilla-2.jpg

Yellow & Red Zone Alerts! Get your Spacegodzilla, Gigan, & Battra while supplies last! New product links, fixed international links, and updated Best Deals!

S.H.MonsterArts: The Articulation Series: Availability & Best Deal Update 11/14 - YELLOW & RED ZONE ALERTS

Some new photos in with the Toho Ultimate Weapons Set 2. I love this set. Totally getting more of these.

Full Album Here: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?...1&l=25ba1f6769

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