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[[File:Bandai_Movie_Monster_Series.jpg|250px|right]]The '''Movie Monster Series''' {{Nihongo|ムービーモンスターシリーズ|Mūbī Monsutā Shirīzu}} is the third line of 6-inch [[Godzilla (franchise)|Godzilla]] figures by [[Bandai|Bandai Japan]]. The line began in [[2001]].
[[File:Bandai_Movie_Monster_Series.jpg|250px|right]]The '''Movie Monster Series''' {{Nihongo|ムービーモンスターシリーズ|Mūbī Monsutā Shirīzu}} is the third line of 6-inch [[Godzilla (franchise)|Godzilla]] figures by [[Bandai|Bandai Japan]]. The line began in [[2001]].
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==Information==
==2001==
===Wave 1===
The Movie Monster series was launched in 2001, featuring reissues of 10 of the figures from the previous line, the [[Toho Kaiju Series]]. The figures were given a new vinyl color, different paint highlights (if not most giving resemblance to their film counterpart), and even a larger size difference when compared the Toho Kaiju Series. The tags for the Movie Monster figures are completely different from the previous lines, the borders were removed with the pictures of each respective monsters taking up most of the front of the tag, and the back shows a picture of the head of one of the [[Godzilla]]s from the respective era where the monster originated ([[RadoGoji|Godzilla 1993]] for [[Heisei era|Heisei]] monsters, and [[MegaroGoji|Godzilla 1974]] for [[Showa era|Showa]] monsters). Towards the end of 2001, [[Bandai|Bandai Japan]] released one more figure to the Movie Monster series, [[MogeGoji|Burning Godzilla]].
The Movie Monster series was launched in 2001, featuring reissues of 10 of the figures from the previous line, the [[Toho Kaiju Series]]. The figures were given a new vinyl color, different paint highlights (if not most giving resemblance to their film counterpart), and even a larger size difference when compared the Toho Kaiju Series. The tags for the Movie Monster figures are completely different from the previous lines, the borders were removed with the pictures of each respective monsters taking up most of the front of the tag, and the back shows a picture of the head of one of the [[Godzilla]]s from the respective era where the monster originated ([[RadoGoji|Godzilla 1993]] for [[Heisei era|Heisei]] monsters, and [[MegaroGoji|Godzilla 1974]] for [[Showa era|Showa]] monsters). Towards the end of 2001, [[Bandai|Bandai Japan]] released one more figure to the Movie Monster series, [[MogeGoji|Burning Godzilla]].
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Bandai Japan 2001 Movie Monster Series - Burning Godzilla.jpg|[[MogeGoji|Burning Godzilla]]
Bandai Japan 2001 Movie Monster Series - Burning Godzilla.jpg|[[MogeGoji|Burning Godzilla]]
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===Wave 2===
 
To coincide with ''[[Godzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack]]'' in 2001, [[Bandai|Bandai Japan]] added [[GMKGoji|Godzilla 2001]], [[Baragon|Baragon 2001]], [[Mothra/GMK|Mothra 2001]] and [[King Ghidorah/GMK|King Ghidorah 2001]] to the Movie Monster line up, but unlike the other figures in the line, they are not a part of the 6-inch scale. Instead, they're all part of the 8-inch scale, making this the only line of primarily 6-inch [[Godzilla (franchise)|Godzilla]] figures to also produce 8-inch figures. Theater Exclusives for all four figures were made, as well as an Event Exclusive Crystal Godzilla, a Hobby Exclusive "Translucent Glitter Godzilla" and an "Orange Translucent Baragon." The tags for the ''GMK'' figures feature a picture of Godzilla's head.
To coincide with ''[[Godzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack]]'' in 2001, [[Bandai|Bandai Japan]] added [[GMKGoji|Godzilla 2001]], [[Baragon|Baragon 2001]], [[Mothra/GMK|Mothra 2001]] and [[King Ghidorah/GMK|King Ghidorah 2001]] to the Movie Monster line up, but unlike the other figures in the line, they are not a part of the 6-inch scale. Instead, they're all part of the 8-inch scale, making this the only line of primarily 6-inch [[Godzilla (franchise)|Godzilla]] figures to also produce 8-inch figures. Theater Exclusives for all four figures were made, as well as an Event Exclusive Crystal Godzilla, a Hobby Exclusive "Translucent Glitter Godzilla" and an "Orange Translucent Baragon." The tags for the ''GMK'' figures feature a picture of Godzilla's head.
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Bandai Japan 2001 Movie Monster Series - King Ghidorah 2001 (Theatre Exclusive).jpg|[[King Ghidorah/GMK|King Ghidorah 2001]] (Theater Exclusive)
Bandai Japan 2001 Movie Monster Series - King Ghidorah 2001 (Theatre Exclusive).jpg|[[King Ghidorah/GMK|King Ghidorah 2001]] (Theater Exclusive)
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===Wave 3===
 
==2002==
To coincide with ''[[Godzilla Against Mechagodzilla]]'' in 2002, [[Bandai|Bandai Japan]] added [[KiryuGoji|Godzilla 2002]] and [[Kiryu|Mechagodzilla 2002]] with and without weapons to the Movie Monster lineup, and like the ''[[Godzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack|GMK]]'' figures, they're all part of the 8-inch scale. Theater Exclusives for both the Godzilla 2002 and Mechagodzilla 2002 with weapons were also produced, as well as a red "Ito Yokado Godzilla" and "Link Science Mechagodzilla".
To coincide with ''[[Godzilla Against Mechagodzilla]]'' in 2002, [[Bandai|Bandai Japan]] added [[KiryuGoji|Godzilla 2002]] and [[Kiryu|Mechagodzilla 2002]] with and without weapons to the Movie Monster lineup, and like the ''[[Godzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack|GMK]]'' figures, they're all part of the 8-inch scale. Theater Exclusives for both the Godzilla 2002 and Mechagodzilla 2002 with weapons were also produced, as well as a red "Ito Yokado Godzilla" and "Link Science Mechagodzilla".
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Bandai Japan 2002 Movie Monster Series - Link Science MechaGodzilla.jpg|Link Science Mechagodzilla
Bandai Japan 2002 Movie Monster Series - Link Science MechaGodzilla.jpg|Link Science Mechagodzilla
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===Wave 4===
 
During the Asian Fantasy Film Festival in 2002, [[Bandai]] representative Yasumasa Kawauchi announced to guests during a panel discussion that there was a 50/50 chance that a 6-inch [[Titanosaurus]] would be included in the Movie Monster series. Kawauchi also entertained a suggestion that the new [[Titanosaurus]] figure should be paired with a [[Mechagodzilla/Showa|Mechagodzilla 1975]] figure. By the end of 2002, Bandai added both Mechagodzilla 1975 and Titanosaurus to the Movie Monster lineup, along with reissues of [[Rodan/Heisei#Fire Rodan|Fire Rodan]] and [[MOGUERA|G-Force Moguera]] with new paint schemes, as well as a re-scale of the [[Godzilla Junior]] figure from the [[The Godzilla Collection|standard 8-inch line]]. A "Clear Mechagodzilla" was produced as well.
During the Asian Fantasy Film Festival in 2002, [[Bandai]] representative Yasumasa Kawauchi announced to guests during a panel discussion that there was a 50/50 chance that a 6-inch [[Titanosaurus]] would be included in the Movie Monster series. Kawauchi also entertained a suggestion that the new [[Titanosaurus]] figure should be paired with a [[Mechagodzilla/Showa|Mechagodzilla 1975]] figure. By the end of 2002, Bandai added both Mechagodzilla 1975 and Titanosaurus to the Movie Monster lineup, along with reissues of [[Rodan/Heisei#Fire Rodan|Fire Rodan]] and [[MOGUERA|G-Force Moguera]] with new paint schemes, as well as a re-scale of the [[Godzilla Junior]] figure from the [[The Godzilla Collection|standard 8-inch line]]. A "Clear Mechagodzilla" was produced as well.
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Bandai Japan 2002 Movie Monster Series - Godzilla Junior.jpg|[[Godzilla Junior]] (2002 Release)
Bandai Japan 2002 Movie Monster Series - Godzilla Junior.jpg|[[Godzilla Junior]] (2002 Release)
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===Wave 5===
==2003==
In 2003, [[Bandai|Bandai Japan]] added [[MegaroGoji|Godzilla 1974]] to the Movie Monster lineup. It had been rumored for years that [[Toho]] was never proud of the 1970's version of [[Godzilla]] and would never allow [[Bandai|Bandai Japan]] to produce a figure of Godzilla from that time period. Bandai also reissued [[King Caesar]] with a new paint scheme as well.
In 2003, [[Bandai|Bandai Japan]] added [[MegaroGoji|Godzilla 1974]] to the Movie Monster lineup. It had been rumored for years that [[Toho]] was never proud of the 1970's version of [[Godzilla]] and would never allow [[Bandai|Bandai Japan]] to produce a figure of Godzilla from that time period. Bandai also reissued [[King Caesar]] with a new paint scheme as well.
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Bandai Japan 2003 Movie Monster Series - King Caesar.jpg|[[King Caesar]]
Bandai Japan 2003 Movie Monster Series - King Caesar.jpg|[[King Caesar]]
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===Wave 6===
 
To coincide with ''[[Godzilla: Tokyo S.O.S.]]'' in 2003, [[Bandai|Bandai Japan]] re-sculpted the [[KiryuGoji|Godzilla 2002]] and [[Kiryu|Mechagodzilla]] figures from the ''[[Godzilla Against Mechagodzilla]]'' toy line to match their appearances in ''Tokyo S.O.S.'' Bandai also produced [[Mothra/Tokyo S.O.S. (Imago)|Mothra Imago 2003]] and two [[Mothra/Tokyo S.O.S. (Larvae)|Mothra Larva 2003]] figures. As with the other [[Millennium era|Millennium]] figures, all figures in the ''Tokyo S.O.S.'' toy line are all 8-inch scale figures. Theater Exclusives for [[KiryuGoji|Godzilla 2003]], [[Kiryu|Mechagodzilla 2003]] with weapons, Mothra Imago 2003 and the female Mothra Larva 2003 were also produced, as well as an "HMV Godzilla," a gray "Ito Yokado Godzilla" and an "Ito Yokado Mechagodzilla." The tags for the ''Tokyo S.O.S.'' figures include a picture of Godzilla's head.
To coincide with ''[[Godzilla: Tokyo S.O.S.]]'' in 2003, [[Bandai|Bandai Japan]] re-sculpted the [[KiryuGoji|Godzilla 2002]] and [[Kiryu|Mechagodzilla]] figures from the ''[[Godzilla Against Mechagodzilla]]'' toy line to match their appearances in ''Tokyo S.O.S.'' Bandai also produced [[Mothra/Tokyo S.O.S. (Imago)|Mothra Imago 2003]] and two [[Mothra/Tokyo S.O.S. (Larvae)|Mothra Larva 2003]] figures. As with the other [[Millennium era|Millennium]] figures, all figures in the ''Tokyo S.O.S.'' toy line are all 8-inch scale figures. Theater Exclusives for [[KiryuGoji|Godzilla 2003]], [[Kiryu|Mechagodzilla 2003]] with weapons, Mothra Imago 2003 and the female Mothra Larva 2003 were also produced, as well as an "HMV Godzilla," a gray "Ito Yokado Godzilla" and an "Ito Yokado Mechagodzilla." The tags for the ''Tokyo S.O.S.'' figures include a picture of Godzilla's head.
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Bandai Japan 2003 Movie Monster Series - Drill Hand MechaGodzilla 2003.jpg|Drill Hand [[Kiryu|Mechagodzilla 2003]]
Bandai Japan 2003 Movie Monster Series - Drill Hand MechaGodzilla 2003.jpg|Drill Hand [[Kiryu|Mechagodzilla 2003]]
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===Wave 7===
==2004==
To coincide with [[Godzilla]]'s 50th anniversary film, ''[[Godzilla: Final Wars]]'', [[Bandai|Bandai Japan]] added [[FinalGoji|Godzilla 2004]], [[Anguirus|Anguirus 2004]], [[Rodan/Millennium|Rodan 2004]], [[Xiliens#Godzilla: Final Wars|Xilien 2004]], [[Minilla|Minilla 2004]], [[Gigan|Gigan 2004]], [[Gigan#Modified Gigan|Modified Gigan]], [[Monster X]] and [[Monster X#Keizer Ghidorah|Keizer Ghidorah]] to the Movie Monster lineup. They also reissued [[Mothra/Tokyo S.O.S. (Imago)|Mothra Imago]] from the ''[[Godzilla: Tokyo S.O.S.]]'' toy line in translucent red vinyl under the name "Fire Mothra," reflecting her final attack in ''Godzilla: Final Wars''. Unlike the other [[Millennium era|Millennium]] figures, only six figures are in the 8-inch scale (Godzilla 2004, Gigan 2004, Modified Gigan, Fire Mothra, Monster X and Keizer Ghidorah), the other figures are  all part of the 6-inch scale. Theater Exclusives for Godzilla 2004, Anguirus 2004 and Rodan 2004 were also produced, as well as an Ito Yokado Exclusive Godzilla 2004 figure and HMV Exclusive Godzilla 2004 and Anguirus 2004 figures. The tags for the ''Final Wars'' figures feature a picture of Godzilla's head. Originally, Bandai was planning to make figures of all the other monsters that appeared in ''Final Wars'', like [[King Caesar|King Caesar]], [[Ebirah|Ebirah]], and even [[Zilla]], but following the film's poor box office performance, Bandai decided to cut their losses and cease production on figures of any other monsters from the film. [[Mechagodzilla/Showa|Mechagodzilla 1975]], [[Titanosaurus]], [[Rodan/Heisei#Fire Rodan|Fire Rodan]] and [[Godzilla Junior]] were also reissued from 2002's lineup, their size and paint schemes are no different from before. However, all four figures come with {{tt|single-sheet tags|Meaning that they don't open and close}} with the Toho license sticker in silver sporting the 50th anniversary symbol and the year 2004.
To coincide with [[Godzilla]]'s 50th anniversary film, ''[[Godzilla: Final Wars]]'', [[Bandai|Bandai Japan]] added [[FinalGoji|Godzilla 2004]], [[Anguirus|Anguirus 2004]], [[Rodan/Millennium|Rodan 2004]], [[Xiliens#Godzilla: Final Wars|Xilien 2004]], [[Minilla|Minilla 2004]], [[Gigan|Gigan 2004]], [[Gigan#Modified Gigan|Modified Gigan]], [[Monster X]] and [[Monster X#Keizer Ghidorah|Keizer Ghidorah]] to the Movie Monster lineup. They also reissued [[Mothra/Tokyo S.O.S. (Imago)|Mothra Imago]] from the ''[[Godzilla: Tokyo S.O.S.]]'' toy line in translucent red vinyl under the name "Fire Mothra," reflecting her final attack in ''Godzilla: Final Wars''. Unlike the other [[Millennium era|Millennium]] figures, only six figures are in the 8-inch scale (Godzilla 2004, Gigan 2004, Modified Gigan, Fire Mothra, Monster X and Keizer Ghidorah), the other figures are  all part of the 6-inch scale. Theater Exclusives for Godzilla 2004, Anguirus 2004 and Rodan 2004 were also produced, as well as an Ito Yokado Exclusive Godzilla 2004 figure and HMV Exclusive Godzilla 2004 and Anguirus 2004 figures. The tags for the ''Final Wars'' figures feature a picture of Godzilla's head. Originally, Bandai was planning to make figures of all the other monsters that appeared in ''Final Wars'', like [[King Caesar|King Caesar]], [[Ebirah|Ebirah]], and even [[Zilla]], but following the film's poor box office performance, Bandai decided to cut their losses and cease production on figures of any other monsters from the film. [[Mechagodzilla/Showa|Mechagodzilla 1975]], [[Titanosaurus]], [[Rodan/Heisei#Fire Rodan|Fire Rodan]] and [[Godzilla Junior]] were also reissued from 2002's lineup, their size and paint schemes are no different from before. However, all four figures come with {{tt|single-sheet tags|Meaning that they don't open and close}} with the Toho license sticker in silver sporting the 50th anniversary symbol and the year 2004.
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===Wave 8===
==2005==
In 2005, [[Godzilla]], [[SpaceGodzilla]], [[King Ghidorah]], [[Mecha-King Ghidorah]], [[Destoroyah]], [[ShodaiGoji|Godzilla 1954]], [[Anguirus|Anguirus 2004]] and [[Rodan/Millennium|Rodan 2004]] were reissued from the 2001 and 2004 lineups with new paint schemes. [[FinalGoji|Godzilla 2004]], [[Gigan|Gigan 2004]], [[Kiryu|Mechagodzilla 2003]] with the drill hand and [[Mothra/Tokyo S.O.S. (Imago)|Mothra Imago 2003]] were all scaled down into 6-inch figures and were all given new paint schemes as well. The tags that all the figures come with are different from the previous lineups, the tags have pink borders on both sides, and the back shows a silhouette of the [[MireGoji|Millennium Godzilla]] in a fiery background.
In 2005, [[Godzilla]], [[SpaceGodzilla]], [[King Ghidorah]], [[Mecha-King Ghidorah]], [[Destoroyah]], [[ShodaiGoji|Godzilla 1954]], [[Anguirus|Anguirus 2004]] and [[Rodan/Millennium|Rodan 2004]] were reissued from the 2001 and 2004 lineups with new paint schemes. [[FinalGoji|Godzilla 2004]], [[Gigan|Gigan 2004]], [[Kiryu|Mechagodzilla 2003]] with the drill hand and [[Mothra/Tokyo S.O.S. (Imago)|Mothra Imago 2003]] were all scaled down into 6-inch figures and were all given new paint schemes as well. The tags that all the figures come with are different from the previous lineups, the tags have pink borders on both sides, and the back shows a silhouette of the [[MireGoji|Millennium Godzilla]] in a fiery background.
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4727472838383.jpeg|Red translucent [[Gigan|Gigan 2004]]  
4727472838383.jpeg|Red translucent [[Gigan|Gigan 2004]]  
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===Wave 9===
==2006==
In 2006, [[Bandai|Bandai Japan]] added [[Hedorah]] to the Movie Monster line up, as well as a reissue of [[SoshingekiGoji|Godzilla 1968]] from the [[Godzilla 50th Anniversary Memorial Box]] set with a new paint scheme. The tags for both figures are the same as the 2005 figures except the borders are purple instead of pink. Godzilla 1968's tag sfeatures a picture of [[MegaroGoji|Godzilla 1973]] from ''[[Godzilla vs. Megalon]]''. The inside of the tag shows a closeup picture of another publicity shot of [[SoshingekiGoji|Godzilla 1971]].
In 2006, [[Bandai|Bandai Japan]] added [[Hedorah]] to the Movie Monster line up, as well as a reissue of [[SoshingekiGoji|Godzilla 1968]] from the [[Godzilla 50th Anniversary Memorial Box]] set with a new paint scheme. The tags for both figures are the same as the 2005 figures except the borders are purple instead of pink. Godzilla 1968's tag sfeatures a picture of [[MegaroGoji|Godzilla 1973]] from ''[[Godzilla vs. Megalon]]''. The inside of the tag shows a closeup picture of another publicity shot of [[SoshingekiGoji|Godzilla 1971]].
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Bandai Japan 2006 Movie Monster Series - Hedorah.jpg|[[Hedorah]]
Bandai Japan 2006 Movie Monster Series - Hedorah.jpg|[[Hedorah]]
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===Wave 10===
==2007==
In 2007, [[Bandai|Bandai Japan]] added [[Jet Jaguar]] to the Movie Monster lineup. Jet Jaguar's tag is the same as [[SoshingekiGoji|Godzilla 1968]]'s and [[Hedorah]]'s. However, [[Jet Jaguar]] was the only figure released in 2007, and was the last figure in the Movie Monster series line until the reveal of [[GareGoji|Godzilla 2014]] and [[MUTO|Winged MUTO]] from [[Legendary Pictures]]' ''[[Godzilla (2014 film)|Godzilla]]'' in 2014, as the [[wikia:w:c:ultra:Ultra Monster Series|{{tt|Ultraman Toyline|Ultra Monster Series}}]] became quite popular in the meantime.
In 2007, [[Bandai|Bandai Japan]] added [[Jet Jaguar]] to the Movie Monster lineup. Jet Jaguar's tag is the same as [[SoshingekiGoji|Godzilla 1968]]'s and [[Hedorah]]'s. However, [[Jet Jaguar]] was the only figure released in 2007, and was the last figure in the Movie Monster series line until the reveal of [[GareGoji|Godzilla 2014]] and [[MUTO|Winged MUTO]] from [[Legendary Pictures]]' ''[[Godzilla (2014 film)|Godzilla]]'' in 2014, as the [[wikia:w:c:ultra:Ultra Monster Series|{{tt|Ultraman Toyline|Ultra Monster Series}}]] became quite popular in the meantime.
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Bandai Japan 2007 Movie Monster Series - Jet Jaguar.jpg|[[Jet Jaguar]]
Bandai Japan 2007 Movie Monster Series - Jet Jaguar.jpg|[[Jet Jaguar]]
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===Wave 11===
==2014==
Both [[GareGoji|Godzilla 2014]] and [[MUTO]] were released on July 12, 2014, the back of the tags for both figures are done entirely in black with the [[Legendary Pictures]]' ''[[Godzilla (2014 film)|Godzilla]]'' title labelled on the top middle right side. The top left of the back of the tags are given a similar shape to Godzilla 2014's {{scutes}} on the tail, and are also outlined in white.<ref>[http://www.scifijapan.com/articles/2014/07/01/bandai-movie-monster-series-godzilla-2014-and-muto-figures/] Bandai Movie Monster Series: Godzilla 2014 and Muto Figures « SciFi Japan</ref>
Both [[GareGoji|Godzilla 2014]] and [[MUTO]] were released on July 12, 2014, the back of the tags for both figures are done entirely in black with the [[Legendary Pictures]]' ''[[Godzilla (2014 film)|Godzilla]]'' title labelled on the top middle right side. The top left of the back of the tags are given a similar shape to Godzilla 2014's {{scutes}} on the tail, and are also outlined in white.<ref>[http://www.scifijapan.com/articles/2014/07/01/bandai-movie-monster-series-godzilla-2014-and-muto-figures/] Bandai Movie Monster Series: Godzilla 2014 and Muto Figures « SciFi Japan</ref>
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Bandai Japan 2014 Movie Monster Series - Winged M.U.T.O..jpg|[[MUTO]]
Bandai Japan 2014 Movie Monster Series - Winged M.U.T.O..jpg|[[MUTO]]
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===[[Movie Monster EX Series]]===
==2015 ([[Movie Monster EX Series]])==
{{Main|Movie Monster EX Series}}
{{Main|Movie Monster EX Series}}
On February 14, [[2015]], Bandai Japan revealed that its next line would be the [[Movie Monster EX Series]], featuring reissues of six-inch figures from [[Bandai America]].
On February 14, [[2015]], Bandai Japan revealed that its next line would be the [[Movie Monster EX Series]], featuring reissues of six-inch figures from [[Bandai America]].
===Wave 12===
==2016==
In April [[2016]], Bandai announced it would be reviving the Movie Monster Series once again in July to coincide with the upcoming release of ''[[Shin Godzilla]]''. Bandai's sales sheet revealed plans for a six-inch [[ShinGoji|Godzilla 2016]] figure, along with two other figures tentatively labeled "Godzilla 2016 Monster A" and "Godzilla 2016 Monster B," later revealed to be figures of Godzilla's second and third forms in the film. Bandai also reissued the [[MireGoji|Millennium Godzilla]] from the [[Godzilla 50th Anniversary Memorial Box]] with a new paint job to resemble the [[Godzilla/Godzilla 2000|1999 incarnation]] and [[Kiryu|Mechagodzilla 2004]] from the line's 2005 releases with a new right arm sculpt without the drill. The figures all include unique tags featuring the {{scutes}} of each character. The sales sheet also announced a new series of 12-inch figures dubbed the [[King of the Monsters Series]], which features reissues of [[Bandai America]]'s [[FinalGoji|Godzilla 2004]] and [[Kiryu]] figures along with a new Godzilla 2016 figure.<ref>[http://augustragone.blogspot.com/2016/04/bandais-quartet-of-shin-godzilla-sofubi.html BANDAI'S QUARTET OF "SHIN GODZILLA" SOFUBI Four Godzilla 2016 Figures? What Does It Mean? - The Good, the Bad, and Godzilla]</ref> A repaint of Bandai's earlier Mechagodzilla 2004 figure with the drill hand designed to resemble [[wikia:w:c:evangelion:Evangelion Unit-01|Evangelion Unit-01]] and another repainted to resemble [[wikia:w:c:evangelion:Evangelion Unit-02|Evangelion Unit-02]] were also released as part of [[Toho]] and Gainax's "Godzilla vs. Evangelion" collaboration.  
In April [[2016]], Bandai announced it would be reviving the Movie Monster Series once again in July to coincide with the upcoming release of ''[[Shin Godzilla]]''. Bandai's sales sheet revealed plans for a six-inch [[ShinGoji|Godzilla 2016]] figure, along with two other figures tentatively labeled "Godzilla 2016 Monster A" and "Godzilla 2016 Monster B," later revealed to be figures of Godzilla's second and third forms in the film. Bandai also reissued the [[MireGoji|Millennium Godzilla]] from the [[Godzilla 50th Anniversary Memorial Box]] with a new paint job to resemble the [[Godzilla/Godzilla 2000|1999 incarnation]] and [[Kiryu|Mechagodzilla 2004]] from the line's 2005 releases with a new right arm sculpt without the drill. The figures all include unique tags featuring the {{scutes}} of each character. The sales sheet also announced a new series of 12-inch figures dubbed the [[King of the Monsters Series]], which features reissues of [[Bandai America]]'s [[FinalGoji|Godzilla 2004]] and [[Kiryu]] figures along with a new Godzilla 2016 figure.<ref>[http://augustragone.blogspot.com/2016/04/bandais-quartet-of-shin-godzilla-sofubi.html BANDAI'S QUARTET OF "SHIN GODZILLA" SOFUBI Four Godzilla 2016 Figures? What Does It Mean? - The Good, the Bad, and Godzilla]</ref> A repaint of Bandai's earlier Mechagodzilla 2004 figure with the drill hand designed to resemble [[wikia:w:c:evangelion:Evangelion Unit-01|Evangelion Unit-01]] and another repainted to resemble [[wikia:w:c:evangelion:Evangelion Unit-02|Evangelion Unit-02]] were also released as part of [[Toho]] and Gainax's "Godzilla vs. Evangelion" collaboration.  
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===Wave 13===
==2017==
In 2017, Bandai released two reissues of their Godzilla 2016 figure. The first, called Godzilla 2016 Frozen ver., depicts Godzilla frozen from the ending of the film, complete with the monster's fifth form present on the tip of the figure's tail. The second repaint, called Godzilla 2016 Climax ver., is made to resemble Godzilla as he fires his atomic breath in the film, with an unhinged jaw and purple paint on his {{scutes}}, the tip of his tail, and the inside of his mouth. Bandai also released repaints of their figures of Godzilla's second and third forms, now with more movie-accurate paint jobs.<ref name="">[https://s.famitsu.com/news/201703/22129411.html]</ref>
In 2017, Bandai released two reissues of their Godzilla 2016 figure. The first, called Godzilla 2016 Frozen ver., depicts Godzilla frozen from the ending of the film, complete with the monster's fifth form present on the tip of the figure's tail. The second repaint, called Godzilla 2016 Climax ver., is made to resemble Godzilla as he fires his atomic breath in the film, with an unhinged jaw and purple paint on his {{scutes}}, the tip of his tail, and the inside of his mouth. Bandai also released repaints of their figures of Godzilla's second and third forms, now with more movie-accurate paint jobs.<ref name="famitsu">[https://s.famitsu.com/news/201703/22129411.html]</ref>
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5475424562346789873547.png|[[ShinGoji|Godzilla 2016]] Frozen ver.
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===Wave 14===
 
On July 11, 2017, Bandai unveiled two upcoming figures in the Movie Monster Series, [[AniGoji|Godzilla 2017]] and [[Servum]], to coincide with the release of ''[[Godzilla: Planet of the Monsters|GODZILLA: Planet of the Monsters]]''. This wave of figures also included [[MogeGoji|Burning Godzilla]] and [[Destoroyah]]. The figures were released in September 2017, while pre-orders opened on August 18. On August 21, 2017, Bandai unveiled an exclusive Godzilla 2017 figure that was included with special pre-order net-tickets from 7-Eleven.<ref>[https://twitter.com/godzilla_anime/status/899515226978111488]</ref> On September 26, 2017, Bandai revealed a translucent [[ShinGoji|Godzilla 2016]] figure exclusive to the [[Godzilla Store]].<ref>[http://natalie.mu/eiga/news/250344]</ref>
On July 11, 2017, Bandai unveiled two upcoming figures in the Movie Monster Series, [[AniGoji|Godzilla 2017]] and [[Servum]], to coincide with the release of ''[[Godzilla: Planet of the Monsters|GODZILLA: Planet of the Monsters]]''. This wave of figures also included [[MogeGoji|Burning Godzilla]] and [[Destoroyah]]. The figures were released in September 2017, while pre-orders opened on August 18. On August 21, 2017, Bandai unveiled an exclusive Godzilla 2017 figure that was included with special pre-order net-tickets from 7-Eleven.<ref>[https://twitter.com/godzilla_anime/status/899515226978111488]</ref> On September 26, 2017, Bandai revealed a translucent [[ShinGoji|Godzilla 2016]] figure exclusive to the [[Godzilla Store]].<ref>[http://natalie.mu/eiga/news/250344]</ref>
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===Wave 15===
==2018==
On October 11, 2017, Bandai revealed two new figures in the line, [[Kiryu|Mechagodzilla (Heavy Arms)]] and [[Biollante]], to be released in March 2018. On December 20, 2017, Bandai revealed a theater exclusive [[MireGoji|Millennium Godzilla]] to commemorate the closing of Toho Cinemas Daily Theater.<ref>[https://www.tohotheater.jp/theater/034/info/event/nichigeki-lastshow0127-0204.html]</ref>
On October 11, 2017, Bandai revealed two new figures in the line, [[Kiryu|Mechagodzilla (Heavy Arms)]] and [[Biollante]], to be released in March 2018. On December 20, 2017, Bandai revealed a theater exclusive [[MireGoji|Millennium Godzilla]] to commemorate the closing of Toho Cinemas Daily Theater.<ref>[https://www.tohotheater.jp/theater/034/info/event/nichigeki-lastshow0127-0204.html]</ref>
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===Wave 16===
 
In February 2018, Bandai revealed the next wave of Movie Monster figures set for release in April 2018, in anticipation of the Japanese theatrical release of ''[[Godzilla: City on the Edge of Battle|GODZILLA: City on the Edge of Battle]]''. The announced figures are [[Godzilla Earth]] Atomic Breath ver., [[Mecha-King Ghidorah]], [[Mothra]] (Larva), and Mothra (Imago). On June 20, Bandai revealed a figure based on the new Hibiya Square Godzilla statue, which was be sold exclusively in the [[Godzilla Store]] starting on August 3. On June 27, Bandai revealed a limited edition [[ShinGoji|Godzilla 2016]] figure, which will be sold exclusively at a special Godzilla exhibition in Taiwan.
In February 2018, Bandai revealed the next wave of Movie Monster figures set for release in April 2018, in anticipation of the Japanese theatrical release of ''[[Godzilla: City on the Edge of Battle|GODZILLA: City on the Edge of Battle]]''. The announced figures are [[Godzilla Earth]] Atomic Breath ver., [[Mecha-King Ghidorah]], [[Mothra]] (Larva), and Mothra (Imago). On June 20, Bandai revealed a figure based on the new Hibiya Square Godzilla statue, which was be sold exclusively in the [[Godzilla Store]] starting on August 3. On June 27, Bandai revealed a limited edition [[ShinGoji|Godzilla 2016]] figure, which will be sold exclusively at a special Godzilla exhibition in Taiwan.
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===Wave 17===
 
A [[Rodan]] figure based on his appearance in ''[[Godzilla: Final Wars]]'' and a [[Showa era|Showa]] [[Gigan]] figure were released in September [[2018]].
A [[Rodan]] figure based on his appearance in ''[[Godzilla: Final Wars]]'' and a [[Showa era|Showa]] [[Gigan]] figure were released in September [[2018]].
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===Master Detail Movie Monster Series===
 
On May 18, Bandai announced the first figure in a new subline of the Movie Monster Series called the '''Master Detail Movie Monster Series''' {{Nihongo|マスターディテール ムービーモンスターシリーズ|Masutā Ditēru Mūbī Monsutā Shirīzu}}. The figure, representing [[Mechagodzilla/Anime|Mechagodzilla]] from the recent film ''[[Godzilla: City on the Edge of Battle|GODZILLA: City on the Edge of Battle]]'', stands 19 centimeters tall and 45 centimeters long, and began shipping in November 2018.
On May 18, Bandai announced the first figure in a new subline of the Movie Monster Series called the '''Master Detail Movie Monster Series''' {{Nihongo|マスターディテール ムービーモンスターシリーズ|Masutā Ditēru Mūbī Monsutā Shirīzu}}. The figure, representing [[Mechagodzilla/Anime|Mechagodzilla]] from the recent film ''[[Godzilla: City on the Edge of Battle|GODZILLA: City on the Edge of Battle]]'', stands 19 centimeters tall and 45 centimeters long, and began shipping in November 2018.
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===Wave 18===
 
A figure of [[King Ghidorah/Anime|Ghidorah]] from ''[[Godzilla: The Planet Eater|GODZILLA: The Planet Eater]]'' was released on November 10, 2018.<ref name="Ghidorah">[http://www.mpsnet.co.jp/HobbyNet/productone.aspx?pno=321572]</ref>
A figure of [[King Ghidorah/Anime|Ghidorah]] from ''[[Godzilla: The Planet Eater|GODZILLA: The Planet Eater]]'' was released on November 10, 2018.<ref name="Ghidorah">[http://www.mpsnet.co.jp/HobbyNet/productone.aspx?pno=321572]</ref>
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Movie Monster Series Anime Ghidorah.jpg|[[King Ghidorah/Anime|Ghidorah]]
Movie Monster Series Anime Ghidorah.jpg|[[King Ghidorah/Anime|Ghidorah]]
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===Wave 19===
==2019==
Figures of [[SpaceGodzilla]] and [[MOGUERA]] were released in January 2019. On November 17, Bandai announced two event-exclusive figures of the second and third forms of [[ShinGoji|Godzilla 2016]] which were sold at the DNA of Tokusatu 2019 Winter Attack exhibition. On January 10th, Bandai announced an exclusive Godzilla 2016 figure that will be sold at Winter Wonderfest 2019.
Figures of [[SpaceGodzilla]] and [[MOGUERA]] were released in January 2019. On November 17, Bandai announced two event-exclusive figures of the second and third forms of [[ShinGoji|Godzilla 2016]] which were sold at the DNA of Tokusatu 2019 Winter Attack exhibition. On January 10th, Bandai announced an exclusive Godzilla 2016 figure that was sold at Winter Wonderfest 2019.
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===Wave 20===
 
Bandai released figures of [[DougheGoji|Godzilla]], [[King Ghidorah/Legendary|King Ghidorah]], [[Rodan/Legendary|Rodan]], and [[Mothra/Legendary|Mothra]] from ''[[Godzilla: King of the Monsters]]'' in April 2019. A repaint of the Godzilla figure representing Burning Godzilla from the film's climax was sold exclusively through the [[Godzilla Store]] with home video releases of the film starting December 18.
Bandai released figures of [[DougheGoji|Godzilla]], [[King Ghidorah/Legendary|King Ghidorah]], [[Rodan/Legendary|Rodan]], and [[Mothra/Legendary|Mothra]] from ''[[Godzilla: King of the Monsters]]'' in April 2019. A repaint of the Godzilla figure representing Burning Godzilla from the film's climax was sold exclusively through the [[Godzilla Store]] with home video releases of the film starting December 18.
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===Chibi Movie Monster Series===
 
The '''Chibi Movie Monster Series''' {{Nihongo|ちびムービーモンスターシリーズ|Chibi Mūbī Monsutā Shirīzu}} was announced on June 3, [[2019]], and includes figures made of soft material based on [[Toho]]'s line of ''Chibi Godzilla'' merchandise aimed toward young children. The first three figures in the Chibi movie Monster Series are Chibi [[Godzilla]], Chibi [[King Ghidorah|Ghidorah]], and Chibi [[Mothra]]. They were released in late July.
The '''Chibi Movie Monster Series''' {{Nihongo|ちびムービーモンスターシリーズ|Chibi Mūbī Monsutā Shirīzu}} was announced on June 3, [[2019]], and includes figures made of soft material based on [[Toho]]'s line of ''Chibi Godzilla'' merchandise aimed toward young children. The first three figures in the Chibi movie Monster Series are Chibi [[Godzilla]], Chibi [[King Ghidorah|Ghidorah]], and Chibi [[Mothra]]. They were released in late July.
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Bandai MMS Chibi Mothra.jpg|Chibi [[Mothra]]
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===Wave 21===
 
Bandai reissued a figure of [[Godzilla/1954|Godzilla 1954]] in November 2019, with [[Gigan]] 2004 and [[Anguirus]] 2004 following in December. A "retro blue" variant of the Godzilla 1954 figure is available exclusively at the [[Godzilla Store]] Tokyo. In August 2019, two exclusive figures went on sale at [[Universal Studios Japan]] as a tie-in for the limited attraction Godzilla Vs Evangelion: The Real 4-D.
Bandai reissued a figure of [[Godzilla/1954|Godzilla 1954]] in November 2019, with [[Gigan]] 2004 and [[Anguirus]] 2004 following in December. A "retro blue" variant of the Godzilla 1954 figure is available exclusively at the [[Godzilla Store]] Tokyo. In August 2019, two exclusive figures went on sale at [[Universal Studios Japan]] as a tie-in for the limited attraction Godzilla Vs Evangelion: The Real 4-D.
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USJ Exclusive shin 2019.jpeg|Universal Studios Japan exclusive Godzilla 2016
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===Wave 22===
==2020==
Bandai announced a figure of [[Gamera/Heisei|Gamera]] from ''[[Gamera: Guardian of the Universe]]'' on December 12, 2019, releasing it in March 2020. A Metal Pink repaint of the [[ShinGoji|Godzilla 2016]] Climax ver. figure was sold exclusively by the [[Godzilla Store]] beginning on March 12 and a "Metallic Green" reissue of [[Mechagodzilla/Showa|Mechagodzilla 1975]] was released in August 2020. A Heavy Paint Specification variant of the Godzilla 2016 Climax ver. figure was released exclusively at the Godzilla Store in August 2020. On November 3, Bandai announced two Godzilla Store exclusive figures, a "Heavy Paint Specifications" Mechagodzilla 2003 and a "Heat Radiation Version" [[MireGoji|Godzilla 2000]]. In April 2020, a "Heavy Paint version" King Ghidorah 2019 was sold at the Godzilla Store.
Bandai announced a figure of [[Gamera/Heisei|Gamera]] from ''[[Gamera: Guardian of the Universe]]'' on December 12, 2019, releasing it in March 2020. A Metal Pink repaint of the [[ShinGoji|Godzilla 2016]] Climax ver. figure was sold exclusively by the [[Godzilla Store]] beginning on March 12 and a "Metallic Green" reissue of [[Mechagodzilla/Showa|Mechagodzilla 1975]] was released in August 2020. A Heavy Paint Specification variant of the Godzilla 2016 Climax ver. figure was released exclusively at the Godzilla Store in August 2020. On November 3, Bandai announced two Godzilla Store exclusive figures, a "Heavy Paint Specifications" Mechagodzilla 2003 and a "Heat Radiation Version" [[MireGoji|Godzilla 2000]]. In April 2020, a "Heavy Paint version" King Ghidorah 2019 was sold at the Godzilla Store.
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Movie monster series heavy paint king Ghidorah 2019.jpeg|King Ghidorah 2019 Heavy Paint Version
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===Wave 23===
==2021==
Pre-orders for the 23rd wave of figures appeared on Big Bad Toy Store in October of 2020. Japanese listings followed in early 2021, giving a release date of February to March. It includes figures of [[Ultraman]] from ''[[Shin Ultraman]]'', [[Gyaos]] from ''[[Gamera: Guardian of the Universe]]'', the [[Legion|Mother Legion]], [[King Kong/Legendary|Kong]] from ''[[Godzilla vs. Kong]]'' and [[Godzilla-kun]], [[Minilla]] and [[Godzilla Junior|Little]] from the web series ''[[Godziban]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.biccamera.com/bc/category/?q=%83%80%81%5B%83r%81%5B%83%82%83%93%83X%83%5E%81%5B%83V%83%8A%81%5B%83Y&sort=04#q|title=Search for "Movie Monster Series"|work=Bic Camera|accessdate=3 January 2021|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20210103220057mp_/https://www.biccamera.com/bc/category/?q=%83%80%81%5B%83r%81%5B%83%82%83%93%83X%83%5E%81%5B%83V%83%8A%81%5B%83Y&sort=04|archivedate=3 January 2021}}</ref>
The Movie Monster Series lineup for 2021 will include figures of [[Ultraman]] from ''[[Shin Ultraman]]'', [[Gyaos]] from ''[[Gamera: Guardian of the Universe]]'', the [[Legion|Mother Legion]], [[King Kong/Legendary|Kong]] from ''[[Godzilla vs. Kong]]'' and [[Godzilla-kun]], [[Minilla]], and [[Godzilla Junior|Little]] from the web series ''[[Godziban]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.biccamera.com/bc/category/?q=%83%80%81%5B%83r%81%5B%83%82%83%93%83X%83%5E%81%5B%83V%83%8A%81%5B%83Y&sort=04#q|title=Search for "Movie Monster Series"|work=Bic Camera|accessdate=3 January 2021|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20210103220057mp_/https://www.biccamera.com/bc/category/?q=%83%80%81%5B%83r%81%5B%83%82%83%93%83X%83%5E%81%5B%83V%83%8A%81%5B%83Y&sort=04|archivedate=3 January 2021}}</ref>
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The Movie Monster Series (ムービーモンスターシリーズ,   Mūbī Monsutā Shirīzu) is the third line of 6-inch Godzilla figures by Bandai Japan. The line began in 2001.

2001

The Movie Monster series was launched in 2001, featuring reissues of 10 of the figures from the previous line, the Toho Kaiju Series. The figures were given a new vinyl color, different paint highlights (if not most giving resemblance to their film counterpart), and even a larger size difference when compared the Toho Kaiju Series. The tags for the Movie Monster figures are completely different from the previous lines, the borders were removed with the pictures of each respective monsters taking up most of the front of the tag, and the back shows a picture of the head of one of the Godzillas from the respective era where the monster originated (Godzilla 1993 for Heisei monsters, and Godzilla 1974 for Showa monsters). Towards the end of 2001, Bandai Japan released one more figure to the Movie Monster series, Burning Godzilla.

To coincide with Godzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack in 2001, Bandai Japan added Godzilla 2001, Baragon 2001, Mothra 2001 and King Ghidorah 2001 to the Movie Monster line up, but unlike the other figures in the line, they are not a part of the 6-inch scale. Instead, they're all part of the 8-inch scale, making this the only line of primarily 6-inch Godzilla figures to also produce 8-inch figures. Theater Exclusives for all four figures were made, as well as an Event Exclusive Crystal Godzilla, a Hobby Exclusive "Translucent Glitter Godzilla" and an "Orange Translucent Baragon." The tags for the GMK figures feature a picture of Godzilla's head.

2002

To coincide with Godzilla Against Mechagodzilla in 2002, Bandai Japan added Godzilla 2002 and Mechagodzilla 2002 with and without weapons to the Movie Monster lineup, and like the GMK figures, they're all part of the 8-inch scale. Theater Exclusives for both the Godzilla 2002 and Mechagodzilla 2002 with weapons were also produced, as well as a red "Ito Yokado Godzilla" and "Link Science Mechagodzilla".

During the Asian Fantasy Film Festival in 2002, Bandai representative Yasumasa Kawauchi announced to guests during a panel discussion that there was a 50/50 chance that a 6-inch Titanosaurus would be included in the Movie Monster series. Kawauchi also entertained a suggestion that the new Titanosaurus figure should be paired with a Mechagodzilla 1975 figure. By the end of 2002, Bandai added both Mechagodzilla 1975 and Titanosaurus to the Movie Monster lineup, along with reissues of Fire Rodan and G-Force Moguera with new paint schemes, as well as a re-scale of the Godzilla Junior figure from the standard 8-inch line. A "Clear Mechagodzilla" was produced as well.

2003

In 2003, Bandai Japan added Godzilla 1974 to the Movie Monster lineup. It had been rumored for years that Toho was never proud of the 1970's version of Godzilla and would never allow Bandai Japan to produce a figure of Godzilla from that time period. Bandai also reissued King Caesar with a new paint scheme as well.

To coincide with Godzilla: Tokyo S.O.S. in 2003, Bandai Japan re-sculpted the Godzilla 2002 and Mechagodzilla figures from the Godzilla Against Mechagodzilla toy line to match their appearances in Tokyo S.O.S. Bandai also produced Mothra Imago 2003 and two Mothra Larva 2003 figures. As with the other Millennium figures, all figures in the Tokyo S.O.S. toy line are all 8-inch scale figures. Theater Exclusives for Godzilla 2003, Mechagodzilla 2003 with weapons, Mothra Imago 2003 and the female Mothra Larva 2003 were also produced, as well as an "HMV Godzilla," a gray "Ito Yokado Godzilla" and an "Ito Yokado Mechagodzilla." The tags for the Tokyo S.O.S. figures include a picture of Godzilla's head.

2004

To coincide with Godzilla's 50th anniversary film, Godzilla: Final Wars, Bandai Japan added Godzilla 2004, Anguirus 2004, Rodan 2004, Xilien 2004, Minilla 2004, Gigan 2004, Modified Gigan, Monster X and Keizer Ghidorah to the Movie Monster lineup. They also reissued Mothra Imago from the Godzilla: Tokyo S.O.S. toy line in translucent red vinyl under the name "Fire Mothra," reflecting her final attack in Godzilla: Final Wars. Unlike the other Millennium figures, only six figures are in the 8-inch scale (Godzilla 2004, Gigan 2004, Modified Gigan, Fire Mothra, Monster X and Keizer Ghidorah), the other figures are all part of the 6-inch scale. Theater Exclusives for Godzilla 2004, Anguirus 2004 and Rodan 2004 were also produced, as well as an Ito Yokado Exclusive Godzilla 2004 figure and HMV Exclusive Godzilla 2004 and Anguirus 2004 figures. The tags for the Final Wars figures feature a picture of Godzilla's head. Originally, Bandai was planning to make figures of all the other monsters that appeared in Final Wars, like King Caesar, Ebirah, and even Zilla, but following the film's poor box office performance, Bandai decided to cut their losses and cease production on figures of any other monsters from the film. Mechagodzilla 1975, Titanosaurus, Fire Rodan and Godzilla Junior were also reissued from 2002's lineup, their size and paint schemes are no different from before. However, all four figures come with single-sheet tags with the Toho license sticker in silver sporting the 50th anniversary symbol and the year 2004.

2005

In 2005, Godzilla, SpaceGodzilla, King Ghidorah, Mecha-King Ghidorah, Destoroyah, Godzilla 1954, Anguirus 2004 and Rodan 2004 were reissued from the 2001 and 2004 lineups with new paint schemes. Godzilla 2004, Gigan 2004, Mechagodzilla 2003 with the drill hand and Mothra Imago 2003 were all scaled down into 6-inch figures and were all given new paint schemes as well. The tags that all the figures come with are different from the previous lineups, the tags have pink borders on both sides, and the back shows a silhouette of the Millennium Godzilla in a fiery background.

2006

In 2006, Bandai Japan added Hedorah to the Movie Monster line up, as well as a reissue of Godzilla 1968 from the Godzilla 50th Anniversary Memorial Box set with a new paint scheme. The tags for both figures are the same as the 2005 figures except the borders are purple instead of pink. Godzilla 1968's tag sfeatures a picture of Godzilla 1973 from Godzilla vs. Megalon. The inside of the tag shows a closeup picture of another publicity shot of Godzilla 1971.

2007

In 2007, Bandai Japan added Jet Jaguar to the Movie Monster lineup. Jet Jaguar's tag is the same as Godzilla 1968's and Hedorah's. However, Jet Jaguar was the only figure released in 2007, and was the last figure in the Movie Monster series line until the reveal of Godzilla 2014 and Winged MUTO from Legendary Pictures' Godzilla in 2014, as the Ultraman Toyline became quite popular in the meantime.

2014

Both Godzilla 2014 and MUTO were released on July 12, 2014, the back of the tags for both figures are done entirely in black with the Legendary Pictures' Godzilla title labelled on the top middle right side. The top left of the back of the tags are given a similar shape to Godzilla 2014's Template:Scutes on the tail, and are also outlined in white.[1]

2015 (Movie Monster EX Series)

Main article: Movie Monster EX Series.

On February 14, 2015, Bandai Japan revealed that its next line would be the Movie Monster EX Series, featuring reissues of six-inch figures from Bandai America.

2016

In April 2016, Bandai announced it would be reviving the Movie Monster Series once again in July to coincide with the upcoming release of Shin Godzilla. Bandai's sales sheet revealed plans for a six-inch Godzilla 2016 figure, along with two other figures tentatively labeled "Godzilla 2016 Monster A" and "Godzilla 2016 Monster B," later revealed to be figures of Godzilla's second and third forms in the film. Bandai also reissued the Millennium Godzilla from the Godzilla 50th Anniversary Memorial Box with a new paint job to resemble the 1999 incarnation and Mechagodzilla 2004 from the line's 2005 releases with a new right arm sculpt without the drill. The figures all include unique tags featuring the Template:Scutes of each character. The sales sheet also announced a new series of 12-inch figures dubbed the King of the Monsters Series, which features reissues of Bandai America's Godzilla 2004 and Kiryu figures along with a new Godzilla 2016 figure.[2] A repaint of Bandai's earlier Mechagodzilla 2004 figure with the drill hand designed to resemble Evangelion Unit-01 and another repainted to resemble Evangelion Unit-02 were also released as part of Toho and Gainax's "Godzilla vs. Evangelion" collaboration.

2017

In 2017, Bandai released two reissues of their Godzilla 2016 figure. The first, called Godzilla 2016 Frozen ver., depicts Godzilla frozen from the ending of the film, complete with the monster's fifth form present on the tip of the figure's tail. The second repaint, called Godzilla 2016 Climax ver., is made to resemble Godzilla as he fires his atomic breath in the film, with an unhinged jaw and purple paint on his Template:Scutes, the tip of his tail, and the inside of his mouth. Bandai also released repaints of their figures of Godzilla's second and third forms, now with more movie-accurate paint jobs.[3]

On July 11, 2017, Bandai unveiled two upcoming figures in the Movie Monster Series, Godzilla 2017 and Servum, to coincide with the release of GODZILLA: Planet of the Monsters. This wave of figures also included Burning Godzilla and Destoroyah. The figures were released in September 2017, while pre-orders opened on August 18. On August 21, 2017, Bandai unveiled an exclusive Godzilla 2017 figure that was included with special pre-order net-tickets from 7-Eleven.[4] On September 26, 2017, Bandai revealed a translucent Godzilla 2016 figure exclusive to the Godzilla Store.[5]

2018

On October 11, 2017, Bandai revealed two new figures in the line, Mechagodzilla (Heavy Arms) and Biollante, to be released in March 2018. On December 20, 2017, Bandai revealed a theater exclusive Millennium Godzilla to commemorate the closing of Toho Cinemas Daily Theater.[6]

In February 2018, Bandai revealed the next wave of Movie Monster figures set for release in April 2018, in anticipation of the Japanese theatrical release of GODZILLA: City on the Edge of Battle. The announced figures are Godzilla Earth Atomic Breath ver., Mecha-King Ghidorah, Mothra (Larva), and Mothra (Imago). On June 20, Bandai revealed a figure based on the new Hibiya Square Godzilla statue, which was be sold exclusively in the Godzilla Store starting on August 3. On June 27, Bandai revealed a limited edition Godzilla 2016 figure, which will be sold exclusively at a special Godzilla exhibition in Taiwan.

A Rodan figure based on his appearance in Godzilla: Final Wars and a Showa Gigan figure were released in September 2018.

On May 18, Bandai announced the first figure in a new subline of the Movie Monster Series called the Master Detail Movie Monster Series (マスターディテール ムービーモンスターシリーズ,   Masutā Ditēru Mūbī Monsutā Shirīzu). The figure, representing Mechagodzilla from the recent film GODZILLA: City on the Edge of Battle, stands 19 centimeters tall and 45 centimeters long, and began shipping in November 2018.

A figure of Ghidorah from GODZILLA: The Planet Eater was released on November 10, 2018.[7]

2019

Figures of SpaceGodzilla and MOGUERA were released in January 2019. On November 17, Bandai announced two event-exclusive figures of the second and third forms of Godzilla 2016 which were sold at the DNA of Tokusatu 2019 Winter Attack exhibition. On January 10th, Bandai announced an exclusive Godzilla 2016 figure that was sold at Winter Wonderfest 2019.

Bandai released figures of Godzilla, King Ghidorah, Rodan, and Mothra from Godzilla: King of the Monsters in April 2019. A repaint of the Godzilla figure representing Burning Godzilla from the film's climax was sold exclusively through the Godzilla Store with home video releases of the film starting December 18.

The Chibi Movie Monster Series (ちびムービーモンスターシリーズ,   Chibi Mūbī Monsutā Shirīzu) was announced on June 3, 2019, and includes figures made of soft material based on Toho's line of Chibi Godzilla merchandise aimed toward young children. The first three figures in the Chibi movie Monster Series are Chibi Godzilla, Chibi Ghidorah, and Chibi Mothra. They were released in late July.

Bandai reissued a figure of Godzilla 1954 in November 2019, with Gigan 2004 and Anguirus 2004 following in December. A "retro blue" variant of the Godzilla 1954 figure is available exclusively at the Godzilla Store Tokyo. In August 2019, two exclusive figures went on sale at Universal Studios Japan as a tie-in for the limited attraction Godzilla Vs Evangelion: The Real 4-D.

2020

Bandai announced a figure of Gamera from Gamera: Guardian of the Universe on December 12, 2019, releasing it in March 2020. A Metal Pink repaint of the Godzilla 2016 Climax ver. figure was sold exclusively by the Godzilla Store beginning on March 12 and a "Metallic Green" reissue of Mechagodzilla 1975 was released in August 2020. A Heavy Paint Specification variant of the Godzilla 2016 Climax ver. figure was released exclusively at the Godzilla Store in August 2020. On November 3, Bandai announced two Godzilla Store exclusive figures, a "Heavy Paint Specifications" Mechagodzilla 2003 and a "Heat Radiation Version" Godzilla 2000. In April 2020, a "Heavy Paint version" King Ghidorah 2019 was sold at the Godzilla Store.

2021

The Movie Monster Series lineup for 2021 will include figures of Ultraman from Shin Ultraman, Gyaos from Gamera: Guardian of the Universe, the Mother Legion, Kong from Godzilla vs. Kong and Godzilla-kun, Minilla, and Little from the web series Godziban.[8]

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  1. [1] Bandai Movie Monster Series: Godzilla 2014 and Muto Figures « SciFi Japan
  2. BANDAI'S QUARTET OF "SHIN GODZILLA" SOFUBI Four Godzilla 2016 Figures? What Does It Mean? - The Good, the Bad, and Godzilla
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