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ljacone

I thought this would be a fun topic: talking about the Godzilla or other giant monster related stuff we have purchased or received!

I just got in the mail on Saturday my DVDs of Godzilla Raids Again and Ghidorah, The Three Headed Monster! These were the two holdouts which I did not own in DVD in any form, relying instead on my well-worn Goodtimes VHS tapes.

GRA looks downright amazing. Being able to actually see the nighttime scenes is grin-inducing. The picture is not perfect but it is in very good shape with a very crisp black and white presentation. (I find that B&W does great on DVD as a general rule.)

Ghidorah looks down right spectacular in widescreen. The scenes on Mount Fuji towards the end look fantastic, with bright colors and clarity.

Definitely a worthy pair of pickups. Ironically I had just rewatched both of these films lately but now I am looking forward to watching their Japanese versions, neither of which I have seen before.
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Tymon · I'm kind of a big deal Joined: 22 Jan 2011 Posts: 123

I bought those two DVDs a couple of weeks ago, along with the five other CM releases in their box-set ($18 on Amazon for seven films). Mothra vs Godzilla and Monster Zero have the best picture/sound, and they all look pretty good overall. Buying this set allowed me to see all of these in their original Japanese format for the first time (except for Gojira and GRA which I had both seen years ago). I also got GMK and GAM around the same time.

My "to buy" list: Tokyo SOS, Godzilla vs Mechagodzilla, Godzilla vs the Sea Monster, Son of Godzilla, Godzilla vs Gigan, GXM, and R3 releases of The Return of Godzilla and Godzilla vs Biollante. I'm gonna hit up Crackle.com for the dubbed Heisei films (I wish Sony would sub them already), G2K and Final Wars (FW because I don't think I would care about that film enough to buy a subbed version of it). I also wouldn't mind a figure or two for nostalgia's sake, maybe a GMK or G2K one (any recommendations?).

I also bought this new Godzilla comic that was released last week, forgot the name of it though. Razz

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Varan96 · Posted: Mon Apr 04, 2011 12:34 pm Post subject:

Haha I love the old Goodtime tapes! I ordered Godzilla Raids Again right before March and I literally just ordered Ghidorah The Three Headed Monster yesterday along with Godzilla 2000 and Godzilla Tokyo SOS. Once I get those I'll officially own every G movie. GTTHM is the only Godzilla movie i've never seen is it good?
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Batagor · Posted: Mon Apr 04, 2011 12:52 pm Post subject:

Varan96 · Posted: Mon Apr 04, 2011 1:08 pm Post subject:

what do you mean by "title fight"
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Batagor · Posted: Mon Apr 04, 2011 1:20 pm Post subject:

ljacone · Posted: Mon Apr 04, 2011 1:21 pm Post subject:

Tymon · I'm kind of a big deal Joined: 22 Jan 2011 Posts: 123

Ljacone - I agree that widescreen makes a huge difference, especially when it looks as crystal clear as Monster Zero. I've never been too big on SD figures, though I will admit those three look pretty cool. Now that you reminded me, I used to have a small scale Heiseizilla (4" I think?), one of the candy ones. That was one of my favorite figures, if I could find a GMK equivalent to that then I'll be a happy camper. 6" is a bit too big for my limited space as well.

Can't wait to go diving through my parents attic this week, I know I've got at least a couple old G-goodies lying around (VHS, figures, soundtracks, pretty sure I got an old GXM VCD hangin around too).

GrandmasterStevo · Posted: Mon Apr 04, 2011 5:31 pm Post subject:

Actually with the comic coming out and all, I shifted my focus to Godzilla yet again and purchased all the DVD's I didn't currently own. I got that 6-pack off Amazon too, along with I think 10 more and spent an average of $3.33 per DVD with my coupon! It's gonna be great when they finally come in. And here are some pics of my modest collection...

Got a few more in a box in the closet:)
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Tymon · I'm kind of a big deal Joined: 22 Jan 2011 Posts: 123

Pretty sure you need to give me your big GMK Goji, like, right now. Shocked

It's amaaazing...

Varan96 · Posted: Mon Apr 04, 2011 6:04 pm Post subject:

man Frag you haha if your stuff goes missing in the next few days don't be surprised... Razz

I only have 2 godzilla models and a ghidorah rodan and king kong :/
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GodzillaBanazi · Posted: Mon Apr 04, 2011 6:44 pm Post subject:

That's one great collection GM Steve-O.

Any one like to see mine?

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GrandmasterStevo · Posted: Mon Apr 04, 2011 6:45 pm Post subject:

That's a West Kenji GMK Godzilla and Baragon. I was actually doing the English website for their company and the discounted model kits were a perk. Then after everything had been done except for needing a bit of info from them, they cut all ties and never responded to me again. I was doing it for free too! Later on I found out the sculptor and owner had a falling out, but they did redesign their Japanese site to copy mine...flattery blah blah blah:P

I'll try to get you guys some better pics soon. I also started painting that Mechagodzilla 2 and I have a M1 Biollante that'll be done sometime before I'm dead.
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GrandmasterStevo · Posted: Mon Apr 04, 2011 6:48 pm Post subject:

Muy bonito GodzillaBanzai! Makes me wanna bust out the vinyls I have! I like your variety, figs, DVD's, comics, all make for a great set-up!

Here's a better more updated shot of that main G-shelf:)

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