Sideshow has released promotional images for X-Plus’ Godzilla ‘Gallant Figure in the Suzuka Mountains’ vinyl figure which is inspired by the likeness of the King of the Monsters in 1993’s Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla Ⅱ. It is available to pre-order now, priced at $192; check it out here…
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Godzilla (1993) Gallant Figure in the Suzuka Mountains was released as a garage kit in 2018 as a commemorative piece for the 25th Anniversary of the Sakai Yuji Sculpting Studio. Now, this piece is joining Sakai Yuji’s popular series, the Sakai Yuji Modeling Collection, as a pre-painted soft vinyl figure, created from the same mold as the garage kit.
Sakai Yuji has skillfully recreated the intimidatingly cool Godzilla standing with its tail held high in the Suzuka Mountains as it stares down Mechagodzilla in the famous scene seen in Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla Ⅱ (released in 1993). The distinctive features of Godzilla (1993), such as its long legs and dignified expression, are accurately sculpted, boasting a level of completion that seems to have come straight out of the movie.
This Godzilla, which stands bravely as it stares down its archenemy, Mechagodzilla, is truly the “Gallant Figure in the Suzuka Mountains.” We hope collectors enjoy the artistic beauty of this masterpiece that draws out all the charm of the original material.
Originally published December 25, 2023. Updated December 24, 2023.
