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Author:  ultrakaiju [ Thu Mar 24, 2011 9:36 am ]
Post subject:  Costumed Godzilla Figures
I was once asked about a specific figure that someone had seen and was trying to track down (I won't go into the details). As it was remembered, this particular guy was a Godzilla but with a 'man' inside the costume. I wasn't really sure on the exact specifics, but I offered as much help as I could. None of my suggestions really seemed to fit though. He seemed to recall it being a more of a vintage-style vinyl figure. To my knowledge the following are some examples of costumed Gojis:

1. Haruo Nakijima in costume, vinyl
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http://www.collectiondx.com/toy_review/2000/haruo_nakajima_godzilla_irasawa_version

2. as above, but in a resin to mimic a bronze statue
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3. vintage Takara 'Combat Joe' in Godzilla suite, at least two variations (deluxe with multiple masks) from the 80s
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4. A re-make of the above from Medicom's RAH line circa 2006
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5. the more recent Microman line
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Personally I love the idea of removable mask kaiju, but I know its not for everyone. Anyone have any to add to this list?
Author:  dokuroking [ Thu Mar 24, 2011 7:49 pm ]
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There are several more Microman Godzillas:

http://www.microforever.com/2004Kiguruindex.htm
Author:  ---NT--- [ Thu Mar 24, 2011 9:29 pm ]
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Oh man, I wish I didn't know those Microman Godzillas existed. Are the suits pretty rubbery for easy posability?
Author:  Gojigirl [ Thu Mar 24, 2011 9:33 pm ]
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They are very rubbery and completely poseable.
There is a Megalon and Jet Jaguar with Micromen inside as well.
Author:  Alice [ Fri Mar 25, 2011 12:15 am ]
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These Tomy Kigurumix ones dance when you play music! :D
Author:  dokuroking [ Fri Mar 25, 2011 12:51 am ]
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Several versions of Gamera as well.

Gojigirl wrote:
They are very rubbery and completely poseable.
There is a Megalon and Jet Jaguar with Micromen inside as well.
Author:  Shirahama [ Fri Mar 25, 2011 4:50 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Costumed Godzilla Figures
There is also the vintage Takara Combat Joe that comes with the Goji costume, that thing rules if you are into 12" figures or a Joe collector.
Author:  Mutonismyfriend [ Fri Mar 25, 2011 12:44 pm ]
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Baikin wrote:
There is also the vintage Takara Combat Joe that comes with the Goji costume, that thing rules if you are into 12" figures or a Joe collector.


I love the awesome Medicom Repro's - when I first discovered them around 98/99 they blew my mind - how cool is it having the monsster WITH the dude inside teh suit - when I displayed him it would always be with teh dude sticking out of teh suit, all casual.
Author:  Gojigirl [ Sat Mar 26, 2011 7:01 pm ]
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Here are some of mine! YAY! I love them!!
MEN IN SUITS!
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I have a larger picture I can post - let me know.
Author:  ZPlanner [ Sat Mar 26, 2011 7:57 pm ]
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^^ Nice to see a photo of the RAH Gamera and Gaos with the guys visible -- I think I need these now . . .
Author:  Sanjeev [ Sun Mar 27, 2011 10:59 am ]
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Ooh...didn't know M1 put out their Haruo Nakajima with brown pants! ;)

I've got the blue, but the brown's pretty sexy. Thanks for posting, Linda!
Author:  ultrakaiju [ Sun Mar 27, 2011 12:24 pm ]
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Yeah, that brown pant version is sweet and new one to me too. Nice line up :)
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