Mogera モゲラ by Toru Oishi 大石透 and Marmit マーミット

This figure is based on Mogera モゲラ (Moguera) from the 1957 movie “Earth Defense Force” (Chikyū Bōeigun 地球防衛軍) which was released in the US as “The Mysterians.”

This is a “garage” kit made entirely of hard vinyl, except that the antenna are metal (I have installed them straight, rather than bent forward, to avoid breaking them), and the clear lower steam-shovel scoop jaw (which I have not installed) is made of clear plastic. Except for the antenna and the jaw, it came fully assembled and painted. It is about 10 inches tall with the antenna.

Designed by Toru Oishi 大石透 , about 30 of these were made for sale by Marmit マーミット in 2006. (You can read a lot more about Toru Oishi and his kaiju modeling career here.)

商品名：リアルソフビキット　モゲラ　　＜特撮映画『地球防衛軍』より＞ シリーズ名：リアル ソフビキット マーミット　リアルソフビキット　モゲラ。 通販限定アイテ ム です。 大きさは約25cmです

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Faceless Bull フェイスレス ブル by Target Earth ターゲットアース (Marmit マーミット).

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This is the brown vinyl painted version of Faceless Bull by Target Earth (Marmit). I have previously posted photos of the black vinyl unpainted version here. As far as I know, these are the only two colorways of this figure so far. Each is about 12 inches tall. They are very beautifully made, and impressive to hold and behold. Fewer than 30 of each were sold.







































I obtained the black version from Kaiju Taro; and the brown version from Steve Agin.

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Noman ノーマン and The Lost Kaiju

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Meet Noman ノーマン (Norman) by Bear Model ベアモデル. Standard size. White vinyl with paint.











Noman appeared in Episode 49 of the Spectreman スペクトルマン TV show from Japan. Episode 49 was entitled “Noman: The Tragic Genius Monster” 悲しき天才怪獣ノーマン (Kanashiki Tensai Kaiju Noman), and was broadcast on12/04/1971.

Here is a brief summary of Episode 49 by The Lost Kaiju (see more info about them below): "Sandy a mentally challenged delivery boy becomes the target of Evil Dr. Gori's twisted experiments. Sandy becomes Noman a highly intelligent, Brain Eating Mutation!" Poor kid!!!

I purchased this figure from the online shop at the The Lost Kaiju website. A great place for any Kaiju fan! Here is The Lost Kaiju's "About" blurb:

"Godzilla. Ultraman. Actors in wacky rubber suits. Childhood memories from late night tv shows. We started The Lost Kaiju to bring new and vintage Japanese toys and collectibles to all those out there who actually remember movies like Matango (Attack of the Mushroom People) or Spectreman tv shows--and to those who are just starting their collection. Visit our online and eBay stores to find items for sale. Stop by the gallery to see images from other collectors. The news section will keep you up-to-date with Japanese collectible happenings."

So head on over to The Lost Kaiju and check it out! You will be glad you did.

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CCP Hedorah ヘドラ (Green Eyes グリーンアイズ Version)

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From the CCP Artistic Monster Collection, Hedorah Project Series. Comes with small vinyl factory with smoke stack to provide toxic sustenance for Hedorah.

More pics and info to follow soon. Check back here.

CCP　アーティスティックモンスターズコレクション.　
ヘドラプロジェクト第一弾　ヘドラ上陸期(グリーンアイズVer.)

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Mechabot: A Hero Reforged!

Absolutely a beautiful piece of work in every imaginable way! Great sculpt; super-articulated; wonderful, ongoing back-story... Gray-scale model, matte finish with GID “pilot station” and eyes. This was a Super7 magazine subscriber exclusive, limited to 100. The figure is 1/32 scale, standing 8.5 inches tall with 12 points of articulation.


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From the Go Hero website: “Mechabot is a walking battleship. He is both armor and weapon, a sword that cuts through mountain, monster, & space itself. Mechabot is the grandest creation of the Shokunin, Elijah Yoroiichigu. Intended for the bravest of men, this robot bonds to a boy, Zing Takemitsu. The Mechabot armor materializes at Zing's will and scales to the size of the erupting threat. With these powers, Zing as Mechabot, flies faster than light, punches harder than a crashing tidal wave, and slices deeper than the ocean!”

For more of the story, technical specs, and a lot more information about Mechabot and other Go Hero characters, visit the Go Hero website. See Kaiju Connection links here for the address.

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