GyakushuGoji
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The GyakushuGoji (逆襲ゴジ is the GyakushūGoji)Godzilla suit design used in the 1955 Godzilla film, Godzilla Raids Again.
Name
The GyakushuGoji's name comes from Godzilla Raids Again's Japanese title, specifically the word gyakushū (逆襲), meaning counterattack, and Goji, which comes from Godzilla's Japanese name, Gojira (ゴジラ).
Detail
Very similar to the ShodaiGoji, the GyakushuGoji was slimmer in build and had a smaller head. The lean look resulted from the need to make the suit more flexible to battle with Anguirus in the film. The GyakushuGoji also featured movable eyes. A separate set of legs, worn like boots, was used for close-ups of Godzilla's feet. Like with the ShodaiGoji, a hand-opperated puppet was used for close-ups of Godzilla's face. This puppet noticeably features teeth that protruded outward from the mouth, a feature not shared by the suit.
A second Godzilla suit was created for use in the planned American film The Volcano Monsters, which would have reused special effects footage from Godzilla Raids Again. This suit, sometimes known as Gigantis Godzilla (ジャイガンティスゴジラ, superficially resembles the GyakushuGoji, but it possesses no ears, has a much thicker lower body, and has three toes instead of four, all features that would be present on the Jaigantisu Gojira)KingGoji suit.
Gallery
Production
Godzilla Raids Again
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King Kong vs. Godzilla
Screenshots
Godzilla Raids Again
Post-Production
The "Gigantis Godzilla" suit created for The Volcano Monsters
Merchandise
Covers
The cover for the soundtrack of Godzilla Raids Again
Toys
Bandai Japan Godzilla 50th Anniversary Memorial Box Godzilla 1955
X-Plus 25cm Godzilla 1955
X-Plus 25cm Godzilla 1955 color version
X-Plus 30cm Godzilla 1955
X-Plus 30cm Godzilla 1955 color version
Bandai Japan Godzilla Complete Works Godzilla 1955
Magazines
Trivia
- Images of the GyakushuGoji were used alongside pictures of King Kong from the original 1933 King Kong in early publicity stills and posters for King Kong vs. Godzilla.
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