S.H.MonsterArts - Articulation Series
 

I have an announcement to make. I have been working on a personal SHMA Articulated Series website that will later debut future stop motion projects. I will remain the primary contributor to Toho Kingdom doing the exclusive articulation videos and helping out on other projects. All unreleased monsters, not the past releases, will debut at Toho Kingdom.

The site contains:

-Articuluated Series:*Where all the offsite videos of the Articulated Series will be located and published alongside the ones at Toho Kingdom Toy's Review Sections.
-Upcoming Releases:*You can view the basic information of incoming figures as well as a hi-res photo gallery. This section also highlights the next monsters to be in the Articulated Series thanks to Bluefin.
-Past Releases:*Were you wondering if I was going to do past SHMA for the articulated series? Darn tootin I am, but with your help. A poll will go up for one month and*YOU*will decide which past release gets Articulated Series treatment.
-Gallery:*Photo gallery of different collections of awesome monster poses.-Blog:*Stay updated with site updates and other news regarding this site. Think of it as a changelog for the site more than your typical news for the monsterarts line. We'll leave that to importingmonsters.
-Reviews:*Thorough reviews accompanied by stellar photography of your favorite monsters.

This site is also MOBILE FRIENDLY.

So go*VOTE*now on your favorite Past Released Monster!

www.shma-articulationseries.com

^(You may spread this link to all Godzilla Fans, or non alike!)

Feel free to post feeback and ideas for the site here.

Godzilla (1964) video posted.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6jR1lppJnGM

Review

http://michalshipman.com/monsterarts/reviews.html

I love your video, the original Godzilla is one of my favorite movies so seeing the big guy in action again is great.
Excellent lightning .

Can't vote right now as my phone didn't react nicely to the site, but Moguera would be awesome. :D

Try this: http://www.michalshipman.com/monster...one/index.html

That was really cool. I didn't realize just how fluid the MonsterArts bodies were despite the joint cuts.

Godzilla (1964) is pretty stiff. Even while animating it was tough. Glad everyone is liking them!

Believe us, it doesn't show. Everything looks so fluid.

Yeah great work. You must have the patience of a saint.

Great job with the video, absolutely fluid with the motions and special effects!!

Poll results are in!

http://shmaseries.blogspot.com/2013/...as-pretty.html

Here's our next articulated video, King Ghidorah.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qh8FW6RXqiw

More info and reviews can be found on Toho Kingdom and the S.H.MonsterArts Articulation Series websites.

http://www.tohokingdom.com/toys/king...ts_bandai.html
http://michalshipman.com/monsterarts/index.html

Brilliant. I would go buy one right now if I didn't already own it.

It feels so real, great work, you continue to impress.

Ghidorah Review posted! Hi Res images available.

http://michalshipman.com/monsterarts/king-ghidorah.html

Round 2 Voting has started!

http://michalshipman.com/monsterarts/past-releases.html

Kiryu enters the fray!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fWyLP93I87w

Been wanting this figure. Want even greater now.

That is some seriously impressive stop motion. How long did it take you to shoot?

Kiryu Review up!

http://shmaseries.blogspot.com/2013/...e-updates.html

Site Updates:
-Added Mothra (1992) in the UPCOMING RELEASES section with info, pre-order links, and hi-res photos.
-Fixed the PAST RELEASES section. It's now functional!
-Added review for Kiryu in the REVIEWS SECTION.

How did you manage to get their Ghidorah do that without his head falling off every time you move it?

None of my Ghidorah's heads fall off. It's a solid figure and fully functional. If yours are falling off I would suggest heating up the head peace with a hair dryer to soften it up and pop it back on the head joint. Should be as good as new!

So you don't have any wing problem either?

And I tried that solution, but the hole the joint fits into is too big, so the ball cannot stay in it. It is the same on my SpaceGodzilla neck and Godzilla hand.

My wings are fine. Just to note, Tamashii has stated that both wings should sag for optimal range of movement. If one of your wings are tight you just have to move it to loosen it.

If the hole is to big, then heat it up and put it in the freezer for 20 mins or more with the head attached. This should contract the plastic more so and form around the ball joint better.

Poll Results are in! Spacegodzilla gets Articulated Series treatment in January!

Also an improved remastered version of the Destoroyah Evolution Set!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HtTIUYCk6Ps

Site updates included on the link below!

http://shmaseries.blogspot.com/2013/...tered-and.html

Okay, maybe you can help me out here. So do you have any ideas on how I can fix the wing? Here are shots I took of it but I'm not exactly sure how to fix it.

http://i1366.photobucket.com/albums/...ps203aed6e.jpg

http://i1366.photobucket.com/albums/...ps34db1b08.jpg

http://i1366.photobucket.com/albums/...ps4d888a41.jpg

It looks like the one side is sagging because the hole the wings fit through is too big on that side. If you can suggest anything, it would be greately appreciated. Thanks.

The wings are technically both supposed to sag. Though I feel, and many others agree it's not visually appealing, it's how they designed it to achieve maximum motion. This is Bandai's official explanation backing this up. http://www.bandai.co.jp/support/faq/...detail394.html

http://www.bandai.co.jp/support/file...389E383A9C.JPG

I'm sorry, but I think this is a crock of crap. Not that what you are saying is crap, but more like, "So uh... we didn't think this design through, did we? We'll just pretend they are supposed to sag and show the consumer a picture explaining why."

^Yeah, I hear ya. I personally didn't like the issue on my first Ghidorah, so the way I fixed it was super gluing the joint that attaches the base of the wing to the hinge joint.

The best way to deal with it is to pop off the wing, otherwise it's too crammed to get in side. Best way to pop off the wing, get some needle nose pliars or something similar and squeeze and push the part that looks like a flat head screw driver, out. It's what you see in the first picture. The hard part is getting it out. Putting the wing back on is easy. Good luck!

Now released! Destoroyah for the Articulation Series!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lmTYYHHoH4A

http://shmaseries.blogspot.com/2014/...illa-2000.html

http://michalshipman.com/monsterarts/destoroyah.html
Check out the Articulation Series review of Destoroyah!

http://michalshipman.com/monsterarts/darkness.html
Also added Godzilla 2000 Millennium to the Darkness Collection

In addtion to these great updates, a new poll has been created for everyone to vote on their favorite S.H.MonsterArts of 2013. This reflects the North American release schedule, not the Japanese.

Site Updates:
-Added a review for Destoroyah.
-Added Godzilla 2000 Millennium to the Darkness Collection in the GALLERY.
-Removed Toy Freakz from the Buy it Now links and will be gradually replacing Toy Freakz links with Image Anime links. Toy Freakz is reportedly closing up shop, so until further notice don't order from them.
-Added a poll in the PAST RELEASES section to vote on the best monster of 2013. The poll will remain open until Spacegodzilla's episode is complete.
-Fixed minor bugs throughout the site.

Biollante Review is up!

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

There's a lot of wonderful photos!

Hi-Res Gigan photos and site updates!

http://shmaseries.blogspot.com/2014/...es-photos.html

-Updated the REVIEWS format for mobile devices. Much cleaner and no more light box. The pictures should be as wide as your screen and to download hi-res versions, just tap on the photos.

-Added Gigan (2004) product information, Hi-Res photos, and pre-order links to the UPCOMING RELEASES section.

-Added a Facebook "Like" and "Share" button on THE ARTICULATION SERIES page.

-Added Facebook comments section at the end of each review for both mobile and desktop devices. Your comments are appreciated.

Godzilla 2000 Millennium Review!

http://michalshipman.com/monsterarts...illennium.html

Site Updates:

-Added new monster silhouettes to the UPCOMING RELEASES section.
*NOTE: These are not confirmations. It's pure speculation based off of popularity, likely marketing choices, and for fun.

Just got back from Bluefin today.

Some great things to come.

*Vote for upcoming monsters that you would like to see in 2014 and beyond!
http://tinyurl.com/tamashii-nations-SHMA2014-VOTE

-Regarding the poll, they are in fact following it and will be evaluating it through out the year.
-In addition, I'd like to note that duplicate votes will not be counted, per the polls restrictions. If by some way, duplicate votes have made a way through the polls proxy, they will be deleted. At this given moment, all votes are 100% legit.
-Just because a character has a high rank, doesn't mean it will be made. The poll is not meant to find winner, just what's relevant now.
-Pleas only vote for monsters you want to actually buy, don't boost counts!

*Tamashii Nations is aware of the requests for Bagan, and now, Super Godzilla. They are officially inquiring about the characters.

*Bluefin is also following the S.H.MonsterArts figure of 2013 poll found here: http://michalshipman.com/monsterarts/past-releases.html This poll will assist them in knowing which figures were a hit or miss.

http://shmaseries.blogspot.com/2014/...es-images.html

Mothra & Battra Larva Set will arrive in the USA July 2014 at $99 MSRP.

Site Updates:
-Moved Godzilla 2000 Millennium to the PAST RELEASES section.
-All Toy Freakz links have been removed and replaced with Image Anime.
-Provided better buy it now link for Godzilla (1994).
-Added the Mothra & Battra Larva Set to the UPCOMING RELEASES section. Hi-Res images available!

BIOLLANTE!!!!!!!!!!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O1VDEXtwuF4

The finale of Volume 1 of S.H.MonsterArts: The Articulation Series features Biollante! This episode highlights proper articulation using Biollante's head, neck, back, legs, and vine tendrils. The special ending features a adaptation from a scene in "Godzilla vs. Biollante," the final confrontation. Make sure to keep watching all the way to the end for a surprise!

Site Updates:
-Added a brand New Logo for Volume 2 of the S.H.MonsterArts: The Articulation Series.

UPDATE: 2014 POLL

www.tinyurl.com/ly6ljfp

This link will take you to the comments section of the poll. To further help Tamashii Nations gather appropriate data, I would like to encourage you to leave a little comment of maybe the top 3 monsters you voted for, what age demographic you fall in (i.e. 20-30's, 40-50's, etc), and a realistic/fair idea of the price you would expect to pay for these figures. These are suggestions, but any sort of comment regarding your vote, and why the selected monsters are important to you, should suffice. If you've already voted, you can still leave a comment.

http://shmaseries.blogspot.com/2014/...ollection.html

http://fc00.deviantart.net/fs71/i/20...ca-d751tkm.jpg

Check out the Darkness Collection album here: http://michalshipman.com/monsterarts/darkness.html

You can find exclusive photos of Battra over at the S.H.MonsterArts: The Articulation Series Facebook page. Don't forget to LIKE us if you haven't already!

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

Site Updates:

-Added Battra to the Darkness Collection.

-Added a new feature in the UPCOMING RELEASES section. Now when you click on a non-silhouetted monster from the selection box, it will direct you to that monster's info.

http://fc00.deviantart.net/fs71/i/20...ca-d751u08.jpg

http://fc05.deviantart.net/fs70/i/20...ca-d751tvw.jpg

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yciF7ox9wdk

A special edition to The Articulation Series. The AVP Alien Warrior!

https://www.facebook.com/pages/SHMon...32016576869700

Site Updates:

*We've moved! Our new site address is www.shma-articulationseries.com bookmark it for future use! Our old site address should redirect you to this one if you accidentally visit it. Although most past links won't work anymore.

*Updated the Articulation Series section. Because there were so many videos to click on, it's been made simpler. Now you can select an episode to watch from a classic tile selection menu.

*A link to the 2014 Poll Results has also been added to the Articulation Series section.

New Hi-Res Pics of Godzilla (Adult Jr.)

http://shma-articulationseries.com/a...95-birth_1.jpg

http://shmaseries.blogspot.com/

Site Updates:

*Added Godzilla (Adult Jr.) to the UPCOMING RELEASES section with price, hi-res pics, description, and preorder links.

*Added a placeholder for Godzilla (2014) in the UPCOMING RELEASES section.

Site Interface Update! Check out the new look of the Upcoming and Past Releases sections. New information has been added such as accessories that came with certain figures, updated current 'Buy it Now' links to reflect the best deals for these figures, Release dates for all the past released monsters (North American Dates), MSRP prices for comparison, and status of figures that are out of print. You can report bugs in the comments section below.

http://shma-articulationseries.com/u...-releases.html