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|type =Suit, upper body animatronic, prop | |type =Suit, upper body animatronic, prop | ||
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|portrayed =[[Kenpachiro Satsuma]] | |portrayed =[[Kenpachiro Satsuma]] | ||
|used =''[[Godzilla vs. Biollante]]'',<br>''[[Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah]]'',<br>''[[Godzilla vs. Mothra]]'' {{Small|(underwater, eruption, and [[Yokohama Landmark Tower|Landmark Tower]] scenes)}} | |used =''[[Godzilla vs. Biollante]]'',<br>''[[Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah]]'',<br>''[[Godzilla vs. Mothra]]'' {{Small|(underwater, eruption, and [[Yokohama Landmark Tower|Landmark Tower]] scenes)}} | ||
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The '''BioGoji''' {{Nihongo|ビオゴジ}} is the [[Godzilla]] [[:Category:Godzilla | {{Delete|Plans to merge Godzilla design pages with Godzilla incarnation pages are underway. For more information, see the [https://wikizilla.org/wiki/Special:WikiForum/Merging_Godzilla_incarnation_and_design_pages forum topic].}} | ||
The '''BioGoji''' {{Nihongo|ビオゴジ}} is the [[Godzilla]] [[:Category:Godzilla designs|suit design]] used in the [[1989]] ''[[Godzilla (franchise)|Godzilla]]'' [[:Category:Godzilla Films|film]] ''[[Godzilla vs. Biollante]]''. | |||
The BioGoji suits were modified and renamed '''GhidoGoji''' {{Nihongo|ギドゴジ|Gidogoji}} for the [[1991]] ''Godzilla'' film ''[[Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah]]''. | |||
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==Name== | ==Name== | ||
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In ''[[Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah]]'', the GhidoGoji's name comes from another [[kaiju]]'s name, [[King Ghidorah]] {{Nihongo|キングギドラ|Kingu Gidora}}, and ''Goji'', which comes from [[Godzilla]]'s [[Japan]]ese name, ''Gojira'' {{Nihongo|ゴジラ}}. | In ''[[Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah]]'', the GhidoGoji's name comes from another [[kaiju]]'s name, [[King Ghidorah]] {{Nihongo|キングギドラ|Kingu Gidora}}, and ''Goji'', which comes from [[Godzilla]]'s [[Japan]]ese name, ''Gojira'' {{Nihongo|ゴジラ}}. | ||
==Detail== | ==Detail== | ||
In 1989, [[Godzilla]] was given a whole new look yet again, an overall design which would set the trend for the rest of Godzilla's suits featured in the [[Heisei era]]. To convey a feeling of mass and power, the head was reduced and the neck elongated. The face was also changed and appeared to be more feline in appearance. Significant musculature was added, particularly around the chest and thigh area. The irises were enlarged to fill most of the eye sockets, projecting the impression of mammalian cunning. The fangs were eliminated once again, but [[Godzilla]]'s teeth were increased to include a double row of sharp teeth in both the upper and lower jaws. The lateral dorsal | In 1989, [[Godzilla]] was given a whole new look yet again, an overall design which would set the trend for the rest of Godzilla's suits featured in the [[Heisei era]]. To convey a feeling of mass and power, the head was reduced and the neck elongated. The face was also changed and appeared to be more feline in appearance. Significant musculature was added, particularly around the chest and thigh area. The irises were enlarged to fill most of the eye sockets, projecting the impression of mammalian cunning. The fangs were eliminated once again, but [[Godzilla]]'s teeth were increased to include a double row of sharp teeth in both the upper and lower jaws. The lateral dorsal plates were also enlarged almost to the size of the center row. Just like the [[84Goji|previous suit]], this one also weighed 242 pounds, but this time the suit was actually built to fit suit actor Kenpachiro Satsuma, making it much easier for the actor to move. A second suit used in filming water scenes was also built, weighing 176 pounds. | ||
A puppet was also created of Godzilla's head, neck and shoulders, used in close-up shots. | |||
In ''[[Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah]]'', this suit was given a more massive and muscular body, a more vicious and menacing face and a larger chest area. This suit is also called the '''GhidoGoji''' {{Nihongo|ギドゴジ}}<ref>[[File:all_godzilla6.jpg|200px]]</ref> | |||
==Use in other media== | ==Use in other media== | ||
===Video games=== | ===Video games=== | ||
*'' | *[[Godzilla (Alfa System video game)|''Godzilla'']] (1993) - NEC/Hudson Soft TurboDuo and PC Engine Duo | ||
*''[[Godzilla on Monster Island (video game)|Godzilla on Monster Island]]'' (2011) | *''[[Godzilla on Monster Island (video game)|Godzilla on Monster Island]]'' (2011) - AVP Slot Machine | ||
*[[Godzilla (2014 video game)|''Godzilla'' | *[[Godzilla (2014 video game)|''Godzilla'']] (2014) - Sony PlayStation 3 and 4 | ||
*''[[Godzilla Kaiju Collection]]'' (2015) | *''[[Godzilla Kaiju Collection]]'' (2015) - Android and iOS | ||
*''[[Godzilla Defense Force]]'' (2019) | *''[[Godzilla Defense Force]]'' (2019) - Android and iOS | ||
*''[[Godzilla Battle Line]] (2021) | *''[[Godzilla Battle Line]]'' (2021) - Android, iOS, and PC | ||
*''[[XR World]]'' (2022) - Android, iOS, and PC | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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Tumblr njk4k6FkzL1qgckmbo2 400.jpg | Tumblr njk4k6FkzL1qgckmbo2 400.jpg | ||
Tumblr njk4k6FkzL1qgckmbo3 400.jpg | Tumblr njk4k6FkzL1qgckmbo3 400.jpg | ||
BioGoji's fallen, and he can't get up!.gif|[[Kenpachiro Satsuma]] falls into the water during filming, requiring a team to help pull the suit back up | BioGoji's fallen, and he can't get up!.gif|[[Kenpachiro Satsuma]] falls into the water during filming, requiring a team to help pull the suit back up | ||
BiollanteBlu-ray05.jpg | BiollanteBlu-ray05.jpg | ||
GodzillavsBiollante Still04.jpg | GodzillavsBiollante Still04.jpg | ||
ビオゴジ.jpeg | ビオゴジ.jpeg | ||
ビオゴジ五.jpeg | ビオゴジ五.jpeg | ||
BioGojiFitting.png|[[Kenpachiro Satsuma]] tries on | BioGojiFitting.png|[[Kenpachiro Satsuma]] tries on an incomplete suit | ||
BioGojiFitting2.png | BioGojiFitting2.png | ||
BioGojiMaquette.png | BioGojiMaquette.png | ||
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</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
====''[[Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah]]''==== | ====''[[Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah]]''==== | ||
<gallery widths= | <gallery widths="120" position="center" captionalign="center" spacing="small"> | ||
GVKG - Godzilla Suit's Back Piece.jpg | File:GVKG - Godzilla Suit's Back Piece.jpg | ||
Godzilla GhidoGoji Is A Barber.jpg | File:Godzilla GhidoGoji Is A Barber.jpg | ||
GhidoGoji Right Front View.jpg | File:GhidoGoji Right Front View.jpg | ||
NewGFilms-Ghidogoji.jpg | File:NewGFilms-Ghidogoji.jpg | ||
NewGFilms-GvsKGSole.jpg | File:NewGFilms-GvsKGSole.jpg | ||
NewGFilms-LooksAtMother.jpg | File:NewGFilms-LooksAtMother.jpg | ||
GVKG - Preparing Godzilla's Destruction Scene.jpg | File:GVKG - Preparing Godzilla's Destruction Scene.jpg | ||
File:GhidoGoji BioGoji is -G's favorite look for Godzilla.jpg | |||
Kenpachiro Satsuma using the BioGoji suit to dance.gif|[[Kenpachiro Satsuma]] dances in | File:FzCXm0 aQAAdTNe.jpeg | ||
File:Kenpachiro Satsuma using the BioGoji suit to dance.gif|[[Kenpachiro Satsuma]] dances in a BioGoji suit between takes | |||
Kingghidora 1991.jpg | File:GhidoGoji and ShodaiMekaGhidora production shot.jpg | ||
File:Kingghidora 1991.jpg | |||
Godzilla91.jpg | File:TinyGhidoGoji animatronic.jpg | ||
5480031664 7d8560515a b.jpg | File:Godzilla91.jpg | ||
NewGFilms-TrampledTower.jpg | File:5480031664 7d8560515a b.jpg | ||
NewGFilms-StrollSole.jpg | File:NewGFilms-TrampledTower.jpg | ||
File:NewGFilms-StrollSole.jpg | |||
Godzilla.jp - Godzilla vs. Machine Hand.jpg | File:Godzilla vs king ghidora gal03.jpg | ||
File:Godzilla.jp - Godzilla vs. Machine Hand.jpg | |||
File:GVKG - Half body GhidoGoji gonna get strangled by King Ghidorah.jpg | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
====''[[Godzilla vs. Mothra]]''==== | ====''[[Godzilla vs. Mothra]]''==== | ||
<gallery captionalign="center" widths="120" position="center" spacing="small"> | <gallery captionalign="center" widths="120" position="center" spacing="small"> | ||
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File:Godzilla near sapporo tower.png | File:Godzilla near sapporo tower.png | ||
File:Goji91atomicbreath.png | File:Goji91atomicbreath.png | ||
File:3033719810 c7c8df91d2 z.jpg | File:3033719810 c7c8df91d2 z.jpg | ||
File:Vlc sony bd grab (25).png | File:Vlc sony bd grab (25).png | ||
File:Vlc sony bd grab (26).png | File:Vlc sony bd grab (26).png | ||
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===Post-production=== | ===Post-production=== | ||
<gallery widths='120' position='center' captionalign='center' spacing='small'> | <gallery widths='120' position='center' captionalign='center' spacing='small'> | ||
Stolen Goji.jpg|The | Stolen Goji.jpg|The Hokkaido GhidoGoji suit, having been found and placed onto a cart for recovery after it was stolen | ||
Ruined GhidoGoji.jpg | Ruined GhidoGoji.jpg | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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====Toys==== | ====Toys==== | ||
<gallery widths="120" position="center" captionalign="center" spacing="small"> | <gallery widths="120" position="center" captionalign="center" spacing="small"> | ||
Bandai HG Set 5 Godzilla '89.jpg|[[ | File:Bandai HG Set 5 Godzilla '89.jpg|[[Bandai]] [[HG Series]] Set 5 Godzilla '89 | ||
Bandai HG Shin Gojira Godzilla 1989.jpg|Godzilla: High Grade ''[[Shin Godzilla]]'' Set Godzilla 1989 | File:Bandai HG Shin Gojira Godzilla 1989.jpg|Bandai Godzilla: High Grade ''[[Shin Godzilla]]'' Set Godzilla 1989 | ||
HG D+ Godzilla 02 Godzilla (1989).png|Godzilla: High Grade D+ 02 Godzilla (1989) | File:HG D+ Godzilla 02 Godzilla (1989).png|Bandai Godzilla: High Grade D+ 02 Godzilla (1989) | ||
Shmag89.jpeg|Unreleased figure of BioGoji in the 12PM line | File:Shmag89.jpeg|Unreleased figure of BioGoji in the 12PM line | ||
BandaiG91.jpg| | File:BandaiG91.jpg|Bandai [[The Godzilla Collection]] Godzilla 1991 | ||
HazawaGumiFigureG89Black.jpg|[[G Memories Collection|Hazawa-Gumi]] Godzilla 1989 | File:HazawaGumiFigureG89Black.jpg|[[G Memories Collection|Hazawa-Gumi]] Godzilla 1989 | ||
HazawaGumiFigureG91Black.jpg|Hazawa-Gumi Godzilla 1991 | File:HazawaGumiFigureG91Black.jpg|Hazawa-Gumi Godzilla 1991 | ||
Diamond Select Godzilla 1989 Vinyl Figure Bank.jpg|[[Diamond Select]] Godzilla 1989 vinyl figure bank | File:Diamond Select Godzilla 1989 Vinyl Figure Bank.jpg|[[Diamond Select]] Godzilla 1989 vinyl figure bank | ||
Diamond Select Godzilla 1989 Vinyl Bust Bank.jpg|Diamond Select Godzilla 1989 vinyl bust bank | File:Diamond Select Godzilla 1989 Vinyl Bust Bank.jpg|Diamond Select Godzilla 1989 vinyl bust bank | ||
SHMA G89 4.jpeg|[[S.H. MonsterArts]] Light Sound Songs Godzilla 1989 | File:SHMA G89 4.jpeg|[[S.H. MonsterArts]] Light Sound Songs Godzilla 1989 | ||
Download (2).jpeg|S.H. MonsterArts Godzilla 1989 | File:Download (2).jpeg|S.H. MonsterArts Godzilla 1989 | ||
Biogodzi L01.jpg|[[X-Plus]] 25cm Godzilla 1989 | File:Biogodzi L01.jpg|[[X-Plus]] 25cm Godzilla 1989 | ||
Biogodzi btd LL01.jpg|X-Plus 25cm Battle-damaged Godzilla 1989 | File:Biogodzi btd LL01.jpg|X-Plus 25cm Battle-damaged Godzilla 1989 | ||
Biogodzi30 02.jpg|X-Plus 30cm Godzilla 1989 | File:Biogodzi30 02.jpg|X-Plus 30cm Godzilla 1989 | ||
Rmc godzilla1989 01.jpg|X-Plus Real Master Series Polyresin Godzilla 1989 | File:Rmc godzilla1989 01.jpg|X-Plus Real Master Series Polyresin Godzilla 1989 | ||
Godzilla1989 sc 01.jpg|X-Plus 30cm Yuji Sakai Model Collection Godzilla 1989 | File:Godzilla1989 sc 01.jpg|X-Plus 30cm Yuji Sakai Model Collection Godzilla 1989 | ||
Godzilla1991 sc 02.jpg|X-Plus 30cm Yuji Sakai Model Collection Godzilla 1991 | File:Godzilla1991 sc 02.jpg|X-Plus 30cm Yuji Sakai Model Collection Godzilla 1991 | ||
BioGojiBandai4Inch.JPG|Bandai 4-inch Godzilla 1991 | File:BioGojiBandai4Inch.JPG|Bandai 4-inch Godzilla 1991 | ||
BandaiG91Lrg.jpg|Bandai Large Scale Godzilla 1991 | File:BandaiG91Lrg.jpg|Bandai Large Scale Godzilla 1991 | ||
BandaiG91Gold.jpg|Bandai Large Scale Godzilla 1991 (Toho Employee exclusive) | File:BandaiG91Gold.jpg|Bandai Large Scale Godzilla 1991 (Toho Employee exclusive) | ||
BandaiRealG101.jpg|Bandai Real Godzilla 1 Godzilla 1991 | File:BandaiRealG101.jpg|Bandai Real Godzilla 1 Godzilla 1991 | ||
File:BandaiRealG3Goji.jpg|Bandai Real Godzilla 3 Godzilla 1991 | |||
File:Daizu01 004.jpg|Bandai 1992 Godzilla 1989 finger puppet | |||
File:bandaiCandyGreatIllustrated2Coll4.jpg|Bandai 1992 Godzilla 1991 finger puppet | |||
BandaiRealActionG89.jpg|Bandai Real Action Godzilla 1989 | File:BandaiSDFP93BG91.jpg|Bandai 1993 Godzilla 1991 finger puppet | ||
BandaiGCW2G89.jpg|Bandai Godzilla Complete Works Godzilla 1989 | File:BandaiLoG2G.jpg|Bandai Legend of Godzilla 2 Godzilla 1991 | ||
BandaiCandySakaiFinalG91.jpg|Bandai Godzilla Complete Works Godzilla 1991 | File:BandaiRealActionG89.jpg|Bandai Real Action Godzilla 1989 | ||
BandaiGDir02G91.jpg|Bandai Godzilla Appearance Godzilla 1991 | File:BandaiGCW2G89.jpg|Bandai Godzilla Complete Works Godzilla 1989 | ||
21BioGoji.jpg|Bandai Mini Battle G Godzilla 1989 | File:BandaiCandySakaiFinalG91.jpg|Bandai Godzilla Complete Works Godzilla 1991 | ||
YutakaGvKG91Set.jpg|Bandai Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah set | File:BandaiGDir02G91.jpg|Bandai Godzilla Appearance Godzilla 1991 | ||
Lottery Gashapon001.jpg|Lottery prize Godzilla 1991 mini figure | File:21BioGoji.jpg|Bandai Mini Battle G Godzilla 1989 | ||
Human size godzilla statue bandai 3-620x876.jpg|Human-sized Godzilla 1991 sculpted by Yuji Sakai | File:YutakaGvKG91Set.jpg|Bandai Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah set | ||
Banpresto Godzilla 1989 head magnet.JPG|Banpresto Godzilla 1989 head magnet | File:Lottery Gashapon001.jpg|Lottery prize Godzilla 1991 mini figure | ||
Banpresto BioGoji.jpg|Banpresto Godzilla 1989 | File:Human size godzilla statue bandai 3-620x876.jpg|Human-sized Godzilla 1991 sculpted by Yuji Sakai | ||
Banpresto BioGoji Monochrome Ver.jpg|Banpresto Godzilla 1989 Monochrome Color Ver. | File:Banpresto Godzilla 1989 head magnet.JPG|Banpresto Godzilla 1989 head magnet | ||
Banpresto BioGoji Atomic breath version.jpg|Banpresto Godzilla 1989 Heat Ray Radiation Color Ver. | File:Banpresto BioGoji.jpg|Banpresto Godzilla 1989 | ||
Shokugan Godzilla 1989.jpg|[[Shokugan]] Godzilla 1989 | File:Banpresto BioGoji Monochrome Ver.jpg|Banpresto Godzilla 1989 Monochrome Color Ver. | ||
A0180302 0000354.jpg|Mini Cast Godzilla 1989 and [[Biollante]] Flower Beast ornament | File:Banpresto BioGoji Atomic breath version.jpg|Banpresto Godzilla 1989 Heat Ray Radiation Color Ver. | ||
NECA BioGoji3.jpg|[[NECA]] 1989 Godzilla | File:Shokugan Godzilla 1989.jpg|[[Shokugan]] Godzilla 1989 | ||
Bio Bile.PNG|NECA 1989 Godzilla Biollante Bile Variation | File:A0180302 0000354.jpg|Mini [[Cast]] Godzilla 1989 and [[Biollante]] Flower Beast ornament | ||
MMS Godzilla 1991.jpg|Bandai Movie Monster Series Godzilla 1991 | File:NECA BioGoji3.jpg|[[NECA]] 1989 Godzilla | ||
UL- | File:Bio Bile.PNG|NECA 1989 Godzilla Biollante Bile Variation | ||
File:MMS Godzilla 1991.jpg|[[Bandai]] 2021 [[Movie Monster Series]] Godzilla 1991 | |||
File:420982217 orig.jpg|[[Bandai]] [[Movie Monster Series]] Godzilla 1991 (COIN PARKING DELIVERY ver.) | |||
File:UL-Toho W1 HeiseiGodzilla grid 2048 820x.jpg|[[Super7]] Ultimates! Godzilla 1989 | |||
File:Super7 Ultimates Dark Horse Godzilla 3.jpg|[[Super7]] Ultimates! [[Dark Horse]] Godzilla | |||
File:Movie Monster Series Extreme Godzilla 1989.jpg|[[Bandai]] [[Movie Monster Series]] Extreme Godzilla 1989 [[Osaka]] Attack Luminous Color ver. | |||
File:Fp5AbK6aYAE9HK3.jpg|Toys based on the ''[[Godzilla Battle Line]]'' model | |||
File:SHMAGHIDOGOJI3.jpeg|S.H. Monsterarts Godzilla 1991 | |||
File:Godzilla 2014 Merchandise - Toys - Wiz Kids 2-Inch Mini Figures 2.jpg|[[Godzilla (NECA Toy Line)|Godzilla 2-Inch Mini Figures]] by WizKids | |||
File:F_sQy0pakAAMr_m.png|[[Chibi Maru Godzilla Series|Chibi Maru]] Godzilla (1989) | |||
File:MMS Godzilla91 2024 recolor.jpg|[[Bandai]] 2024 [[Movie Monster Series]] Godzilla 1991 | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
====Trading cards==== | ====Trading cards==== | ||
<gallery widths='120' position='center' captionalign='center' spacing='small'> | <gallery widths='120' position='center' captionalign='center' spacing='small'> | ||
Battle Spirits Godzilla (1989).jpg|[[Battle Spirits]] BSC26 Godzilla (1989) card | Battle Spirits Godzilla (1989).jpg|''[[Battle Spirits]]'' BSC26 Godzilla (1989) card | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
====Magazines==== | ====Magazines==== | ||
<gallery widths= | <gallery widths="120" position="center" captionalign="center" spacing="small"> | ||
NewGFilms-TailUnderside.jpg | File:NewGFilms-TailUnderside.jpg | ||
File:Fy13weIagAA2Y72.png | |||
</gallery> | |||
====Clothing==== | |||
<gallery widths="120" position="center" captionalign="center" spacing="small"> | |||
File:Mondo G Hoodie Back.png | |||
File:Mondo Pocket Goji.png | |||
biollantedevonguys_360x.jpg | |||
biollantedevonladies_180x.jpg | |||
biollantedevonzipuphoodie_360x.jpg | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
====Miscellaneous==== | ====Miscellaneous==== | ||
<gallery widths='120' position='center' captionalign='center' spacing='small'> | <gallery widths='120' position='center' captionalign='center' spacing='small'> | ||
150,000,000_Yen_Golden_Godzilla.jpg|24cm 150,000,000 yen pure gold 15kg [[BioGoji]] Godzilla 「純金 GODZILLA」 | 150,000,000_Yen_Golden_Godzilla.jpg|24cm 150,000,000 yen pure gold 15kg [[BioGoji]] Godzilla 「純金 GODZILLA」 | ||
File:GSG0010159_702949a3693b4fd4af7ef78a08d759d0.jpg|Keychain of Godzilla and [[Super X2]] | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==Videos== | ==Videos== | ||
{{Videos| | {{Videos| | ||
{{vid|<youtube width="300" height="169"> | {{vid|<youtube width="300" height="169">saEZF59S2sM</youtube>|Godzilla Suit Stolen American News Report}} | ||
{{vid|<youtube width="300" height="169"> | {{vid|<youtube width="300" height="169">tCPYcK7jvOg</youtube>|Godzilla Suit Recovery Japanese News Report}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*At the beginning of ''[[Godzilla vs. Mothra]]''{{'}}s production schedule, an unknown party stole the GhidoGoji suit from [[Toho | *At the beginning of ''[[Godzilla vs. Mothra]]''{{'}}s production schedule, an unknown party stole the Hokkaido GhidoGoji suit from [[Toho]] Studios before it could be used in several scenes too strenuous for the new [[BatoGoji]] suit.<ref name="Kalat">{{cite book|title=A Critical History and Filmography of Toho's Godzilla Series |author=David Kalat |date=1997 |publisher=McFarland |page=201 |isbn=}}</ref> It was eventually discovered on the shore of Lake Okutama by an old woman. Members of [[Koichi Kawakita]]'s special effects team were reportedly disappointed at its return, due to the amount of time required to repair the damage it had sustained. It can be seen in the completed film fighting the larval [[Battra]] underwater, rising from the erupting [[Mount Fuji]], and falling to the ground after Battra drops the top of the [[Yokohama Landmark Tower]] onto it.<ref name="Becoming">[http://becominggodzilla.com/official-toho-suits/biogoji-ghidogoji-1989-91/ Becoming Godzilla | BioGoji-GhidoGoji (1989-91)]</ref> | ||
*BioGoji | *One of the three BioGoji suits built for ''[[Godzilla vs. Biollante]]'' was deemed unacceptable, presumably by special effects director Koichi Kawakita, and appeared only in publicity photos and the scene when [[Godzilla (Heisei)|Godzilla]] approaches the Twin 21 Towers. It had a flatter head, a thicker neck, and slimmer thighs than the BioGoji. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{Reflist}} | {{Reflist}} | ||
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[[Category:Heisei | [[Category:Heisei designs]] | ||
[[Category:Galleries]] | [[Category:Galleries]] | ||
[[Category:Monster Galleries]] | [[Category:Monster Galleries]] | ||
[[Category:Recurring Designs]] | [[Category:Recurring Designs]] | ||
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The BioGoji (ビオゴジ) is the Godzilla suit design used in the 1989 Godzilla film Godzilla vs. Biollante.
The BioGoji suits were modified and renamed GhidoGoji (ギドゴジ Gidogoji) for the 1991 Godzilla film Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah.
Name
In Godzilla vs. Biollante, the BioGoji's name comes from another kaiju's name in the film it appeared in, Biollante (ビオランテ Biorante), and Goji, which comes from Godzilla's Japanese name, Gojira (ゴジラ).
In Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah, the GhidoGoji's name comes from another kaiju's name, King Ghidorah (キングギドラ Kingu Gidora), and Goji, which comes from Godzilla's Japanese name, Gojira (ゴジラ).
Detail
In 1989, Godzilla was given a whole new look yet again, an overall design which would set the trend for the rest of Godzilla's suits featured in the Heisei era. To convey a feeling of mass and power, the head was reduced and the neck elongated. The face was also changed and appeared to be more feline in appearance. Significant musculature was added, particularly around the chest and thigh area. The irises were enlarged to fill most of the eye sockets, projecting the impression of mammalian cunning. The fangs were eliminated once again, but Godzilla's teeth were increased to include a double row of sharp teeth in both the upper and lower jaws. The lateral dorsal plates were also enlarged almost to the size of the center row. Just like the previous suit, this one also weighed 242 pounds, but this time the suit was actually built to fit suit actor Kenpachiro Satsuma, making it much easier for the actor to move. A second suit used in filming water scenes was also built, weighing 176 pounds.
A puppet was also created of Godzilla's head, neck and shoulders, used in close-up shots.
In Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah, this suit was given a more massive and muscular body, a more vicious and menacing face and a larger chest area. This suit is also called the GhidoGoji (ギドゴジ)[1]
Use in other media
Video games
- Godzilla (1993) - NEC/Hudson Soft TurboDuo and PC Engine Duo
- Godzilla on Monster Island (2011) - AVP Slot Machine
- Godzilla (2014) - Sony PlayStation 3 and 4
- Godzilla Kaiju Collection (2015) - Android and iOS
- Godzilla Defense Force (2019) - Android and iOS
- Godzilla Battle Line (2021) - Android, iOS, and PC
- XR World (2022) - Android, iOS, and PC
Gallery
Production
Godzilla vs. Biollante
Kenpachiro Satsuma falls into the water during filming, requiring a team to help pull the suit back up
Kenpachiro Satsuma tries on an incomplete suit
Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah
Kenpachiro Satsuma dances in a BioGoji suit between takes
Godzilla vs. Mothra
Screenshots
Godzilla vs. Biollante
Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah
Godzilla vs. Mothra
Post-production
The Hokkaido GhidoGoji suit, having been found and placed onto a cart for recovery after it was stolen
Merchandise
Covers
The cover for the soundtrack of Godzilla vs. Biollante
The cover for the soundtrack of Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah
Toys
Bandai Godzilla: High Grade Shin Godzilla Set Godzilla 1989
Bandai Godzilla: High Grade D+ 02 Godzilla (1989)
Unreleased figure of BioGoji in the 12PM line
Bandai The Godzilla Collection Godzilla 1991
Hazawa-Gumi Godzilla 1989
Hazawa-Gumi Godzilla 1991
Diamond Select Godzilla 1989 vinyl figure bank
Diamond Select Godzilla 1989 vinyl bust bank
S.H. MonsterArts Light Sound Songs Godzilla 1989
S.H. MonsterArts Godzilla 1989
X-Plus 25cm Godzilla 1989
X-Plus 25cm Battle-damaged Godzilla 1989
X-Plus 30cm Godzilla 1989
X-Plus Real Master Series Polyresin Godzilla 1989
X-Plus 30cm Yuji Sakai Model Collection Godzilla 1989
X-Plus 30cm Yuji Sakai Model Collection Godzilla 1991
Bandai 4-inch Godzilla 1991
Bandai Large Scale Godzilla 1991
Bandai Large Scale Godzilla 1991 (Toho Employee exclusive)
Bandai Real Godzilla 1 Godzilla 1991
Bandai Real Godzilla 3 Godzilla 1991
Bandai 1992 Godzilla 1989 finger puppet
Bandai 1992 Godzilla 1991 finger puppet
Bandai 1993 Godzilla 1991 finger puppet
Bandai Legend of Godzilla 2 Godzilla 1991
Bandai Real Action Godzilla 1989
Bandai Godzilla Complete Works Godzilla 1989
Bandai Godzilla Complete Works Godzilla 1991
Bandai Godzilla Appearance Godzilla 1991
Bandai Mini Battle G Godzilla 1989
Bandai Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah set
Lottery prize Godzilla 1991 mini figure
Human-sized Godzilla 1991 sculpted by Yuji Sakai
Banpresto Godzilla 1989 head magnet
Banpresto Godzilla 1989
Banpresto Godzilla 1989 Monochrome Color Ver.
Banpresto Godzilla 1989 Heat Ray Radiation Color Ver.
Shokugan Godzilla 1989
NECA 1989 Godzilla
NECA 1989 Godzilla Biollante Bile Variation
Bandai 2021 Movie Monster Series Godzilla 1991
Bandai Movie Monster Series Godzilla 1991 (COIN PARKING DELIVERY ver.)
Super7 Ultimates! Godzilla 1989
Super7 Ultimates! Dark Horse Godzilla
Bandai Movie Monster Series Extreme Godzilla 1989 Osaka Attack Luminous Color ver.
Toys based on the Godzilla Battle Line model
S.H. Monsterarts Godzilla 1991
Godzilla 2-Inch Mini Figures by WizKids
Chibi Maru Godzilla (1989)
Bandai 2024 Movie Monster Series Godzilla 1991
Trading cards
Battle Spirits BSC26 Godzilla (1989) card
Magazines
Clothing
Miscellaneous
24cm 150,000,000 yen pure gold 15kg BioGoji Godzilla 「純金 GODZILLA」
Keychain of Godzilla and Super X2
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Trivia
- At the beginning of Godzilla vs. Mothra's production schedule, an unknown party stole the Hokkaido GhidoGoji suit from Toho Studios before it could be used in several scenes too strenuous for the new BatoGoji suit.[2] It was eventually discovered on the shore of Lake Okutama by an old woman. Members of Koichi Kawakita's special effects team were reportedly disappointed at its return, due to the amount of time required to repair the damage it had sustained. It can be seen in the completed film fighting the larval Battra underwater, rising from the erupting Mount Fuji, and falling to the ground after Battra drops the top of the Yokohama Landmark Tower onto it.[3]
- One of the three BioGoji suits built for Godzilla vs. Biollante was deemed unacceptable, presumably by special effects director Koichi Kawakita, and appeared only in publicity photos and the scene when Godzilla approaches the Twin 21 Towers. It had a flatter head, a thicker neck, and slimmer thighs than the BioGoji.
References
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