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[[File:Logo-top1.jpg|right|250px]]'''Minimates''' are a brand of 2-inch, poseable, plastic figures made by [[Godzilla (Diamond Select Toy Line)|Diamond Select Toys]]. The first set of [[Godzilla (Franchise)|Godzilla]] figures were released in November [[2014]] to celebrate [[Godzilla]]'s 60th anniversary, another set was released in January of [[2015]], and a third in March [[2016]]. | [[File:Logo-top1.jpg|right|250px]]'''Minimates''' are a brand of 2-inch, poseable, plastic figures made by [[Godzilla (Diamond Select Toy Line)|Diamond Select Toys]]. The first set of [[Godzilla (Franchise)|Godzilla]] figures were released in November [[2014]] to celebrate [[Godzilla]]'s 60th anniversary, another set was released in January of [[2015]], and a third in March [[2016]]. | ||
{{TOC}} | {{TOC}} | ||
==Series 01== | ==Figures== | ||
===Series 01=== | |||
{{Quote|Lurching from the ocean depths, the monster known as '''[[Godzilla]]''' revealed himself to the world in a horrifying fashion, laying waste to a large portion of [[Japan]]. Since then, however, he has defended [[Earth]] from such threats as the ancient '''[[Titanosaurus]]''' and the extraterrestrial '''[[Gigan]]'''. With the help of his mystical ally '''[[Mothra]]''', Godzilla has proven himself to be a hero many times over.|Text from the back of the packaging for Series 01}} | |||
*[[Godzilla]] | *[[Godzilla]] | ||
*[[Mothra]] | *[[Mothra]] | ||
*[[Titanosaurus]] | *[[Titanosaurus]] | ||
*[[Gigan]] | *[[Gigan]] | ||
<gallery widths='120' position='center' captionalign='center' spacing='small'> | <gallery widths='120' position='center' captionalign='center' spacing='small'> | ||
GodzillaMMset1_pkg1.jpg|Godzilla Minimates Series 01 packaging | GodzillaMMset1_pkg1.jpg|Godzilla Minimates Series 01 packaging | ||
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12668620885_55f099f631.jpg|Prototype Godzilla Minimate with miscolored chest | 12668620885_55f099f631.jpg|Prototype Godzilla Minimate with miscolored chest | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==Series 02== | ===Series 02=== | ||
{{Quote|Once feared by humanity, '''Godzilla''' has proven himself to be a defender of Earth, against threats from outer space, other dimensions, and even Earth itself. The robotic impostor '''[[Mechagodzilla (Showa)|Mechagodzilla]]''' and the pollution-loving spores that became '''[[Hedorah]], the Smog Monster''', both had their origins off-planet. Now, when Godzilla needs help, humanity stands ready to assist, with tanks, scientists, and even the size-changing robot '''[[Jet Jaguar]]'''.|Text from the back of the packaging for Series 02}} | |||
*[[Hedorah]] | *[[Hedorah]] | ||
*[[Mechagodzilla (Showa)|Mechagodzilla]] | *[[Mechagodzilla (Showa)|Mechagodzilla]] | ||
*[[Jet Jaguar]] | *[[Jet Jaguar]] | ||
*Atomic [[Godzilla]] (with removable atomic breath piece) | *Atomic [[Godzilla]] (with removable atomic breath piece) | ||
<gallery widths='120' position='center' captionalign='center' spacing='small'> | <gallery widths='120' position='center' captionalign='center' spacing='small'> | ||
Godzilla-Minimates-Series-2-Set-001.jpg|Godzilla Minimates Series 02 packaging | Godzilla-Minimates-Series-2-Set-001.jpg|Godzilla Minimates Series 02 packaging | ||
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DC655551lg.jpg|Godzilla Minimates Series 02 figures out of packaging | DC655551lg.jpg|Godzilla Minimates Series 02 figures out of packaging | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==Series 03== | ===Series 03=== | ||
{{Quote|While '''Godzilla''' has few allies, there are certain [[kaiju]] who earned his respect after facing him in battle. '''[[Mothra]]''' battled Godzilla to protect her twin larvae, and '''[[Rodan]]''' fought Godzilla to protect his nestmate before joining him against [[King Ghidorah]]. '''[[Megalon]]''' is one of few who battled Godzilla and was never seen again.|Text from the back of the packaging for Series 03}} | |||
*[[Godzilla/Heisei#Godzilla vs. Destoroyah|Burning Godzilla]] (with removable atomic breath piece) | *[[Godzilla/Heisei#Godzilla vs. Destoroyah|Burning Godzilla]] (with removable atomic breath piece) | ||
*[[Rodan]] | *[[Rodan]] | ||
*[[Megalon]] | *[[Megalon]] | ||
*[[Mothra]] Larvae | *[[Mothra]] Larvae | ||
<gallery widths='120' position='center' captionalign='center' spacing='small'> | <gallery widths='120' position='center' captionalign='center' spacing='small'> | ||
GodzillaMinimates302.jpg|Godzilla Minimates Series 03 packaging. | GodzillaMinimates302.jpg|Godzilla Minimates Series 03 packaging. | ||
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</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*The Godzilla of Series 01 is the only Minimate of Godzilla to be green, all others | *The Godzilla of Series 01 is the only Minimate of Godzilla to be green, with all others being gray. | ||
*The Godzillas of the first two series | *The Godzillas of the first two series seem to both be based on the [[MegaroGoji]] suit. | ||
* | *The Burning Godzilla figure from the third Minimate set is the only figure in any of the released series thus far to be based on the Heisei version of the kaiju included. | ||
**Strangely, the Rodan figure from Series 03 seems to be heavily based on the [[Rodan/Heisei|Heisei Rodan]], however text from the back of the box claims Rodan fought against Godzilla to "protect his nestmate," which may refer to either the female [[Rodan/Showa|Rodan]] from the character's [[Rodan (film)|debut film]] (though this Rodan never encountered Godzilla) or [[Godzilla Junior|Baby Godzilla]] from ''[[Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla II]]'', though it goes on to claim Rodan then aided him against [[King Ghidorah]]. | |||
==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
*[http://www.minimates.com/ Official Minimates Website] | *[http://www.minimates.com/ Official Minimates Website] | ||
{{Toys}} | {{Toys}} | ||
{{Era|TOH|TOY|GOD|MOT|TIT|GIG|HED|MG1|JJ|ROD|MEG}} | {{Era|TOH|TOY|GOD|MOT|TIT|GIG|HED|MG1|JJ|ROD|MEG}} | ||
Revision as of 19:22, 15 August 2017
Minimates are a brand of 2-inch, poseable, plastic figures made by Diamond Select Toys. The first set of Godzilla figures were released in November 2014 to celebrate Godzilla's 60th anniversary, another set was released in January of 2015, and a third in March 2016.
Figures
Series 01
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Lurching from the ocean depths, the monster known as Godzilla revealed himself to the world in a horrifying fashion, laying waste to a large portion of Japan. Since then, however, he has defended Earth from such threats as the ancient Titanosaurus and the extraterrestrial Gigan. With the help of his mystical ally Mothra, Godzilla has proven himself to be a hero many times over.
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— Text from the back of the packaging for Series 01 |
Godzilla Minimates Series 01 packaging
Godzilla Minimates Series 01 packaging
Godzilla Minimates Series 01 figures out of packaging
Prototype Godzilla Minimate with miscolored chest
Series 02
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Once feared by humanity, Godzilla has proven himself to be a defender of Earth, against threats from outer space, other dimensions, and even Earth itself. The robotic impostor Mechagodzilla and the pollution-loving spores that became Hedorah, the Smog Monster, both had their origins off-planet. Now, when Godzilla needs help, humanity stands ready to assist, with tanks, scientists, and even the size-changing robot Jet Jaguar.
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— Text from the back of the packaging for Series 02 |
- Hedorah
- Mechagodzilla
- Jet Jaguar
- Atomic Godzilla (with removable atomic breath piece)
Godzilla Minimates Series 02 packaging
Godzilla Minimates Series 02 packaging
Godzilla Minimates Series 02 figures out of packaging
Series 03
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While Godzilla has few allies, there are certain kaiju who earned his respect after facing him in battle. Mothra battled Godzilla to protect her twin larvae, and Rodan fought Godzilla to protect his nestmate before joining him against King Ghidorah. Megalon is one of few who battled Godzilla and was never seen again.
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— Text from the back of the packaging for Series 03 |
- Burning Godzilla (with removable atomic breath piece)
- Rodan
- Megalon
- Mothra Larvae
Godzilla Minimates Series 03 packaging.
Godzilla Minimates Series 03 figures out of packaging
Trivia
- The Godzilla of Series 01 is the only Minimate of Godzilla to be green, with all others being gray.
- The Godzillas of the first two series seem to both be based on the MegaroGoji suit.
- The Burning Godzilla figure from the third Minimate set is the only figure in any of the released series thus far to be based on the Heisei version of the kaiju included.
- Strangely, the Rodan figure from Series 03 seems to be heavily based on the Heisei Rodan, however text from the back of the box claims Rodan fought against Godzilla to "protect his nestmate," which may refer to either the female Rodan from the character's debut film (though this Rodan never encountered Godzilla) or Baby Godzilla from Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla II, though it goes on to claim Rodan then aided him against King Ghidorah.
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