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|nicknames =FWGoji, FiGoji, 50Godzilla,<ref name="Wakasa">{{Cite web|url=http://www.henshinonline.com:80/archive2004.html|title=GODZILLA FINAL WARS INTERVIEW: SHINICHI WAKASA|work=Henshin!Online|author=Aiken, Keith|date=7 November 2004|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20060815173059/http://www.henshinonline.com:80/archive2004.html|archivedate=15 August 2006}}</ref> Godzilla 2004 | |nicknames =FWGoji, FiGoji, 50Godzilla,<ref name="Wakasa">{{Cite web|url=http://www.henshinonline.com:80/archive2004.html|title=GODZILLA FINAL WARS INTERVIEW: SHINICHI WAKASA|work=Henshin!Online|author=Aiken, Keith|date=7 November 2004|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20060815173059/http://www.henshinonline.com:80/archive2004.html|archivedate=15 August 2006}}</ref> Godzilla 2004 | ||
|portrayed =[[Tsutomu Kitagawa]] | |portrayed =[[Tsutomu Kitagawa]] | ||
|used =''[[Godzilla | |used =''[[Godzilla Final Wars]]'',<br>[[Godzilla vs. Hedorah (short film)|''Godzilla vs. Hedorah'' (2021)]] | ||
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{{Notice|This article covers the 2004 Godzilla design. For the Godzilla incarnation, see [[Godzilla/Final Wars]].}} | {{Notice|This article covers the 2004 Godzilla design. For the Godzilla incarnation, see [[Godzilla/Final Wars]].}} | ||
The '''FinalGoji''' {{Nihongo|ファイナルゴジ|Fainarugoji}} is the [[Godzilla]] [[:Category:Godzilla Designs|suit design]] used in the [[2004]] [[Godzilla (franchise)|Godzilla]] [[:Category:Godzilla Films|film]], ''[[Godzilla | The '''FinalGoji''' {{Nihongo|ファイナルゴジ|Fainarugoji}} is the [[Godzilla]] [[:Category:Godzilla Designs|suit design]] used in the [[2004]] [[Godzilla (franchise)|Godzilla]] [[:Category:Godzilla Films|film]], ''[[Godzilla Final Wars]]''. | ||
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==Name== | ==Name== | ||
The FinalGoji's name comes from ''[[Godzilla | The FinalGoji's name comes from ''[[Godzilla Final Wars]]'''s title, specifically the word ''final'' {{Nihongo|ファイナル|fainaru}}, and ''Goji'', which comes from [[Godzilla]]'s [[Japan]]ese name, ''Gojira'' {{Nihongo|ゴジラ}}. Prior to the release of ''Final Wars'', fans referred to this design as the '''FiGoji''' {{Nihongo|ファイゴジ|Faigoji}}, a shortened combination of "final" and "Goji."<ref name="Wakasa"/> Modeler [[Shinichi Wakasa]] instead suggested '''50Godzilla''' {{Nihongo|五十ゴジラ|Gojūgojira}}, after Godzilla's 50th anniversary.<ref name="Wakasa"/> | ||
==Detail== | ==Detail== | ||
For [[Godzilla]]'s 50th Anniversary film in [[2004]], ''[[Godzilla | For [[Godzilla]]'s 50th Anniversary film in [[2004]], ''[[Godzilla Final Wars]]'', director [[Ryuhei Kitamura]], special effects director [[Eiichi Asada]], and [[Shinichi Wakasa]]'s company Monsters, Inc. collaborated on the title character's new design.<ref name="Wakasa"/> It was Wakasa's idea to use features from multiple older designs. The arms and legs are slimmer than usual, and Godzilla's thighs are also one size smaller. FinalGoji also has much more noticeable ears than many previous suits. The small dorsal plates resemble those of the [[Showa era|Showa series]]: a single prominent row with smaller surrounding plates. | ||
To make this suit leaner and more flexible, Shinichi Wakasa's company Monsters, Inc., used less urethane foam and latex rubber. Instead, they added a special material called "foam latex," a chemical compound made with latex and some additional agents that bake to become a soft rubbery material. This reduced the weight of the suit by almost 44 pounds, allowing the actor inside much more movement and flexibility. An even lighter secondary suit, built for action-heavy shots, was reused for when Godzilla got a star in the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and was also reused for the 2021 short film ''[[Godzilla vs. Hedorah (short film)|Godzilla vs. Hedorah]]''.<ref name="GFan-134">Lees, J.D. "Fifty Years Later, Godzilla and Hedorah Clash Again." ''G-Fan'', Winter 2021, pp.8-9.</ref> It lacked the radio-controlled jaw present in the primary suit.<ref name="GFan-134"/> While very similar to the primary suit, this suit had some visible differences. Its skin was darker and its dorsal fins were white instead bone color, these ones also being more pointy. The head was flatter and had bright orange eyes and a longer lower jaw. The torso was slightly shorter, and the toes, toenails, and tail were elongated. This suit was also considerably smaller than the primary in suit. During the Hollywood Walk of Fame event, a device that could shoot smoke was put on the suit's mouth, which was later removed for its appearence in the 2021 short film. | To make this suit leaner and more flexible, Shinichi Wakasa's company Monsters, Inc., used less urethane foam and latex rubber. Instead, they added a special material called "foam latex," a chemical compound made with latex and some additional agents that bake to become a soft rubbery material. This reduced the weight of the suit by almost 44 pounds, allowing the actor inside much more movement and flexibility. An even lighter secondary suit, built for action-heavy shots, was reused for when Godzilla got a star in the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and was also reused for the 2021 short film ''[[Godzilla vs. Hedorah (short film)|Godzilla vs. Hedorah]]''.<ref name="GFan-134">Lees, J.D. "Fifty Years Later, Godzilla and Hedorah Clash Again." ''G-Fan'', Winter 2021, pp.8-9.</ref> It lacked the radio-controlled jaw present in the primary suit.<ref name="GFan-134"/> While very similar to the primary suit, this suit had some visible differences. Its skin was darker and its dorsal fins were white instead bone color, these ones also being more pointy. The head was flatter and had bright orange eyes and a longer lower jaw. The torso was slightly shorter, and the toes, toenails, and tail were elongated. This suit was also considerably smaller than the primary in suit. During the Hollywood Walk of Fame event, a device that could shoot smoke was put on the suit's mouth, which was later removed for its appearence in the 2021 short film. | ||
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==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
===Production=== | ===Production=== | ||
====''[[Godzilla | ====''[[Godzilla Final Wars]]''==== | ||
<gallery captionalign="center" widths="120" position="center" spacing="small"> | <gallery captionalign="center" widths="120" position="center" spacing="small"> | ||
Godzilla '04.jpg | Godzilla '04.jpg | ||
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===Screenshots=== | ===Screenshots=== | ||
====''[[Godzilla | ====''[[Godzilla Final Wars]]'' Trailers==== | ||
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====''[[Godzilla | ====''[[Godzilla Final Wars]]''==== | ||
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g-3.jpg|Godzilla holding a bouquet at the premiere of ''Godzilla | g-3.jpg|Godzilla holding a bouquet at the premiere of ''Godzilla Final Wars'' | ||
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====Covers==== | ====Covers==== | ||
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G-028.jpg|The cover for the soundtrack of ''[[Godzilla | G-028.jpg|The cover for the soundtrack of ''[[Godzilla Final Wars]]'' | ||
Toho-gfw3disc-disc1.jpg|A ''[[Godzilla | Toho-gfw3disc-disc1.jpg|A ''[[Godzilla Final Wars]]'' disc | ||
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====Toys==== | ====Toys==== | ||
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- This article covers the 2004 Godzilla design. For the Godzilla incarnation, see Godzilla/Final Wars.
The FinalGoji (ファイナルゴジ Fainarugoji) is the Godzilla suit design used in the 2004 Godzilla film, Godzilla Final Wars.
Name
The FinalGoji's name comes from Godzilla Final Wars's title, specifically the word final (ファイナル fainaru), and Goji, which comes from Godzilla's Japanese name, Gojira (ゴジラ). Prior to the release of Final Wars, fans referred to this design as the FiGoji (ファイゴジ Faigoji), a shortened combination of "final" and "Goji."[1] Modeler Shinichi Wakasa instead suggested 50Godzilla (五十ゴジラ Gojūgojira), after Godzilla's 50th anniversary.[1]
Detail
For Godzilla's 50th Anniversary film in 2004, Godzilla Final Wars, director Ryuhei Kitamura, special effects director Eiichi Asada, and Shinichi Wakasa's company Monsters, Inc. collaborated on the title character's new design.[1] It was Wakasa's idea to use features from multiple older designs. The arms and legs are slimmer than usual, and Godzilla's thighs are also one size smaller. FinalGoji also has much more noticeable ears than many previous suits. The small dorsal plates resemble those of the Showa series: a single prominent row with smaller surrounding plates.
To make this suit leaner and more flexible, Shinichi Wakasa's company Monsters, Inc., used less urethane foam and latex rubber. Instead, they added a special material called "foam latex," a chemical compound made with latex and some additional agents that bake to become a soft rubbery material. This reduced the weight of the suit by almost 44 pounds, allowing the actor inside much more movement and flexibility. An even lighter secondary suit, built for action-heavy shots, was reused for when Godzilla got a star in the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and was also reused for the 2021 short film Godzilla vs. Hedorah.[2] It lacked the radio-controlled jaw present in the primary suit.[2] While very similar to the primary suit, this suit had some visible differences. Its skin was darker and its dorsal fins were white instead bone color, these ones also being more pointy. The head was flatter and had bright orange eyes and a longer lower jaw. The torso was slightly shorter, and the toes, toenails, and tail were elongated. This suit was also considerably smaller than the primary in suit. During the Hollywood Walk of Fame event, a device that could shoot smoke was put on the suit's mouth, which was later removed for its appearence in the 2021 short film.
Use in other media
Video games
Comics
- Godzilla: Kingdom of Monsters Issue 6 (Cover B)
- Godzilla: Ongoing Issue 13 (Cover B by Matt Frank)
Short films
Gallery
Production
Godzilla Final Wars
Godzilla vs. Hedorah (short film)
Screenshots
Godzilla Final Wars Trailers
Godzilla Final Wars
Godzilla at Sydney
Godzilla walks past the Opera House
Godzilla challenges Zilla
Godzilla gets tangled in Kumonga's web
Godzilla passes by dying Kamacuras
Godzilla vs. Hedorah (short film)
Post-production
Godzilla holding a bouquet at the premiere of Godzilla Final Wars
NHK 2014 documentary
The FinalGoji suit with Kumi Mizuno
Merchandise
Covers
The cover for the soundtrack of Godzilla Final Wars
A Godzilla Final Wars disc
Toys
Bandai Godzilla: High Grade Set 11 Godzilla 2004
Bandai 2004 Movie Monster Series Godzilla 2004
Bandai 2004 Movie Monster Series Theater Exclusive Godzilla 2004
Bandai 2004 Movie Monster Series Ito Yokado Exclusive Godzilla 2004
Bandai 2004 Movie Monster Series HMV Exclusive Godzilla 2004
Bandai 2005 Movie Monster Series Godzilla 2004
Bandai America Godzilla 2004
Hazawa-Gumi Godzilla 2004
Monster Heaven Godzilla 2004
Bandai America Tokyo Vinyl Godzilla 2004
X-Plus Godzilla 2004 Large Monsters figure
X-Plus Godzilla 2004 30cm figure
Bandai America Comic-Con Exclusive "Burning Godzilla 2004"
Bandai America Comic-Con Exclusive "Burning Godzilla 2004"
Bandai America Comic-Con Exclusive "Burning Godzilla 2004" box set
Bandai King of the Monsters Series Godzilla FINAL WARS
Microman Godzilla 2004
Bandai Ultimate Monster Collection Godzilla 2004
Bandai Ultimate Monster Collection Godzilla 2004 (atomic breath version)
Bandai Real Action Godzilla 2004
Roto-Cast Godzilla 2004
Bandai Museum Godzilla 2004
Bandai Godzilla Complete Works Godzilla 2004
Bandai Godzilla Chronicles set
Bandai Shokugan Godzilla 2004
Bandai Shokugan Godzilla 2004
Models
Box for 20cm original concept Godzilla 2004 model by D-Tech
D-Tech 20cm Godzilla 2004 model based on the original concept design
T'sFacto original concept design Godzilla 2004 model kit
Alpha Godzilla 2004
B-club Godzilla 2004
Daimos Godzilla 2004
Daimos Godzilla 2004 vs. Kumonga
D-Tech chibi Godzilla 2004
G-Tempest Godzilla 2004
Image Godzilla 2004
Image chibi Godzilla 2004 vs. Monster X
KOC Godzilla 2004
Material Models Godzilla 2004 and Minilla
Road Impact Godzilla 2004
Shinzen Godzilla 2004
Chibi Godzilla 2004 and Minilla
Godzilla 2004 vs. Zilla by T'sFacto
VS C-Project Godzilla 2004
VS C-Project chibi Godzilla 2004 and Minilla
West Kenji Godzilla 2004
West Kenji chibi Godzilla 2004
Yamakawa Godzilla 2004 vs. Keizer Ghidorah
Godzilla 2004 by Yuji Sakai
Cards
Morinaga Godzilla's 50th Anniversary Transparent Card #55
Books
Magazines
References
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