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'''Playmates Toys''' is a [[Hong Kong]]-based company responsible for producing children's toys based on various media properties such as ''Ben 10'', the ''Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles'', [[King Kong (franchise)|''King Kong'']], and ''[[Godzilla (franchise)|Godzilla]]''. It | |type1 =Blue | ||
|type2 =Red | |||
|name =Playmates Toys Limited | |||
|image =Playmates toys logo.jpg | |||
|caption =Playmates Toys' logo | |||
|type =Toy manufacturer | |||
|status =Active | |||
|leader =To Shu Sing | |||
|founder =Sam Chan | |||
|founded =[[1966]] | |||
|hq =[[Hong Kong]], [[China]] | |||
|aka =Playmates Industrial | |||
|website =https://playmatestoys.com/ | |||
}} | |||
'''Playmates Toys''' is a [[Hong Kong]]-based company responsible for producing children's toys based on various media properties such as ''Ben 10'', the ''Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles'', [[King Kong (franchise)|''King Kong'']], and ''[[Godzilla (franchise)|Godzilla]]''. It also produced the toy line for the [[2021]] film ''[[Godzilla vs. Kong]]'', and continues to produce figures from [[Legendary Pictures]]' [[Monsterverse]], with a new line planned for the next film in the series, ''[[Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire]]''.<ref name="Godzilla X Kong toy news">{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/TohoKingdom/status/1671323022937182209|title=Some toy news: "Playmates Toys is proud to announce the continuation of its Legendary Monsterverse line of movie-based kaiju toys, and are currently in development on an entirely new figure and toy line for the upcoming Godzilla x Kong movie premiering March 15th, 2024. | |||
|author=Toho Kingdom|date=20 June 2023|work=Twitter}}</ref> | |||
{{TOC}} | {{TOC}} | ||
==''Kong: The 8th Wonder of the World'' (2005)== | ==''Kong: The 8th Wonder of the World'' (2005)== | ||
[[File:Playmates Kong The 8th Wonder of the World.jpg|right|200px]] | |||
In [[2005]], Playmates released a line of toys to tie in with Peter Jackson's ''[[King Kong (2005 film)|King Kong]]''. It consisted of several different kinds of figures. | In [[2005]], Playmates released a line of toys to tie in with Peter Jackson's ''[[King Kong (2005 film)|King Kong]]''. It consisted of several different kinds of figures. | ||
===6 | ===6" figures=== | ||
The | The 6-inch figures in the line generally come in sets of one or two, along with several smaller human figures. The [[King Kong (Universal)|King Kong]] figures each have some sort of gimmick that distinguishes them from the others or allows them to interact with another specific figure. For example, the Kong that comes with the juvenile ''[[Vastatosaurus rex]]'' has the ability to pull apart the ''V-rex''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s jaws, while the Kong sold with the ''[[Piranhadon]]'' can hold the ''Piranhadon'' in a headlock. | ||
The six-inch scale figure sets are: | The six-inch scale figure sets are: | ||
*[[King Kong | *[[King Kong (Universal)|Kong]] vs ''[[Venatosaurus]]'' | ||
*Kong vs Juvenile [[Vastatosaurus rex|V-Rex]] (includes [[Ann Darrow]]) | *Kong vs Juvenile ''[[Vastatosaurus rex|V-Rex]]'' (includes [[Ann Darrow]]) | ||
*Kong vs [[Piranhadon]] | *Kong vs ''[[Piranhadon]]'' | ||
*Kong vs [[Terapusmordax]] (includes three Terapusmordax) | *Kong vs ''[[Terapusmordax]]'' (includes three ''Terapusmordax'') | ||
*[[Foetodon]] (includes five humans) | *''[[Foetodon]]'' (includes five humans) | ||
*Vastatosaurus rex (includes [[Weta-rex]] and three humans) | *''Vastatosaurus rex'' (includes [[Weta-rex]] and three humans) | ||
*Creatures of [[Skull Island]] (includes three humans) | *Creatures of [[Skull Island]] (includes three humans) | ||
*Gripping Kong (includes Ann Darrow and Weta-rex) | *Gripping Kong (includes Ann Darrow and Weta-rex) | ||
<gallery widths="120" position="center" captionalign="center" spacing="small"> | <gallery widths="120" position="center" captionalign="center" spacing="small"> | ||
4828382939923.jpeg|[[King Kong | 4828382939923.jpeg|[[King Kong (Universal)|Kong]] vs ''[[Venatosaurus]]'' | ||
4828482838388383.jpeg|[[King Kong | 4828482838388383.jpeg|[[King Kong (Universal)|Kong]] vs Juvenile ''[[Vastatosaurus rex|V-Rex]]'' | ||
4838383838383.jpeg|[[King Kong | 4838383838383.jpeg|[[King Kong (Universal)|Kong]] vs ''[[Piranhadon]]'' | ||
3838482838383.jpeg|[[King Kong | 3838482838383.jpeg|[[King Kong (Universal)|Kong]] vs ''[[Terapusmordax]]'' | ||
4838483838833.jpeg|[[Foetodon]] | 4838483838833.jpeg|''[[Foetodon]]'' | ||
473747283883.jpeg|[[Vastatosaurus rex]] and [[Weta-rex]] | 473747283883.jpeg|''[[Vastatosaurus rex]]'' and [[Weta-rex]] | ||
48383838388283.jpeg|Creatures of [[Skull Island]] | 48383838388283.jpeg|Creatures of [[Skull Island]] | ||
482839299339.jpeg|Gripping [[King Kong | 482839299339.jpeg|Gripping [[King Kong (Universal)|Kong]] | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
====Skull Island | ====Skull Island playset==== | ||
The [[Skull Island]] playset is designed for use with the | The [[Skull Island]] playset is designed for use with the 6-inch scale figures. It consists of several pieces, and includes several human figures and a raft. | ||
<gallery widths="120" position="center" captionalign="center" spacing="small"> | <gallery widths="120" position="center" captionalign="center" spacing="small"> | ||
483838388383.jpeg|[[Skull Island]] playset | 483838388383.jpeg|[[Skull Island]] playset | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
===Large-scale figures=== | ===Large-scale figures=== | ||
There are three larger-scale figures released in the line. These figures are 12 inches tall and can make sounds. Despite being larger in scale, these figures come with the same human figures included with the six-inch figures. The Bull [[Vastatosaurus rex|V-Rex]] figure can actually swallow the human figures whole, which can then be recovered from a hatch on the underside of the figure. | There are three larger-scale figures released in the line. These figures are 12 inches tall and can make sounds. Despite being larger in scale, these figures come with the same human figures included with the six-inch figures. The Bull ''[[Vastatosaurus rex|V-Rex]]'' figure can actually swallow the human figures whole, which can then be recovered from a hatch on the underside of the figure. | ||
*Roaring [[King Kong | *Roaring [[King Kong (Universal)|Kong]] (includes three humans) | ||
*Supreme [[King Kong | *Supreme [[King Kong (Universal)|Kong]] | ||
*Roaring Bull [[Vastatosaurus rex|V-Rex]] (includes three humans) | *Roaring Bull ''[[Vastatosaurus rex|V-Rex]]'' (includes three humans) | ||
<gallery widths="120" position="center" captionalign="center" spacing="small"> | <gallery widths="120" position="center" captionalign="center" spacing="small"> | ||
4828482948393.jpeg|Roaring [[King Kong | 4828482948393.jpeg|Roaring [[King Kong (Universal)|Kong]] | ||
483848383993.jpeg|Roaring Bull [[Vastatosaurus rex|V-Rex]] | 483848383993.jpeg|Roaring Bull ''[[Vastatosaurus rex|V-Rex]]'' | ||
4838482839293.jpeg|Supreme [[King Kong | 4838482839293.jpeg|Supreme [[King Kong (Universal)|Kong]] | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
===Plushes=== | ===Plushes=== | ||
There are two different [[King Kong | There are two different [[King Kong (Universal)|King Kong]] plushes released as part of the line. The larger plush makes roaring sounds when one pushes down on its chest. | ||
<gallery widths="120" position="center" captionalign="center" spacing="small"> | <gallery widths="120" position="center" captionalign="center" spacing="small"> | ||
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</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
===Costumes=== | ===Costumes=== | ||
There are two separate [[King Kong | There are two separate [[King Kong (Universal)|King Kong]] costume sets: Electronic Kong Arms and Kong Face and Chains. The Kong arms are oversized gloves made to resemble Kong's hands that function similar to the popular "[[wikipedia:Hulk Hands|Hulk Hands]]" gloves, making sounds when they strike an object. The Kong Face and Chains consist of a King Kong mask and breakaway plastic chains. | ||
<gallery widths="120" position="center" captionalign="center" spacing="small"> | <gallery widths="120" position="center" captionalign="center" spacing="small"> | ||
382838283883.jpeg|Kong arms | 382838283883.jpeg|Kong arms | ||
482838283.jpeg|Kong face and chains | 482838283.jpeg|Kong face and chains | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
===Kong vs V-Rex Battling Game=== | ===Kong vs ''V-Rex'' Battling Game=== | ||
A variation of the classic "[[wikipedia:Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots|Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots]]" game, the [[King Kong | A variation of the classic "[[wikipedia:Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots|Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots]]" game, the [[King Kong (Universal)|Kong]] vs ''[[Vastatosaurus rex|V-Rex]]'' battling game includes a Kong and ''V-Rex'' piece, each on a base attached to a control stick. The players use the stick to make the figures punch each other until one collapses. | ||
<gallery widths="120" position="center" captionalign="center" spacing="small"> | <gallery widths="120" position="center" captionalign="center" spacing="small"> | ||
488ey47373.jpeg | 488ey47373.jpeg | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==''Godzilla'' and ''Kong'' (2019-)== | ==''Godzilla'' and ''Kong'' (2019-2021)== | ||
Playmates unveiled figures of a 12-inch [[FinalGoji|Godzilla (2004)]] and [[King Kong | [[File:Playmates Godzilla and Kong.jpg|right|200px]] | ||
Playmates unveiled figures of a 12-inch [[FinalGoji|Godzilla (2004)]] and [[King Kong (Monsterverse)|Kong]] from ''[[Kong: Skull Island]]'', along with [[ShinGoji|Godzilla (2016)]], [[SpaceGodzilla]], and [[Destoroyah]] in the 6.5-inch scale, at Brand Licensing Europe 2019. Beginning in December 2019, the company released a Walmart-exclusive line of figures of monsters from both the ''[[Godzilla (franchise)|Godzilla]]'' and ''[[King Kong (franchise)|King Kong]]'' series in anticipation of the release of ''[[Godzilla vs. Kong]]''. The previously-revealed figures were joined by a 6.5-inch Kong, [[Gigan]] (2004), and [[FinalGoji|Godzilla (2004)]]. Reissues of five [[Bandai America]] vinyl figures in Playmates packaging also began to appear in 2020: [[ShodaiGoji|Godzilla (1954)]], [[King Ghidorah (Millennium)|King Ghidorah (2001)]], [[Mechagodzilla (Showa)|Mechagodzilla (1974)]], [[MireGoji|Godzilla (1999)]], and [[SoshingekiGoji|Godzilla (1968)]]. In an interview with [[Toho Kingdom]], Vice President of Marketing John Stelzner revealed that the company would be releasing soft vinyl 6.5-inch figures of [[Godzilla (Heisei)|Burning Godzilla]] and [[Jet Jaguar]] in spring 2021, followed by "a few new monsters" and another 12-inch Godzilla figure in the fall.<ref name="TK">{{cite web|url=https://www.tohokingdom.com/blog/interview-john-stelzner-playmates-toys/|title=Interview: John Stelzner [Playmates Toys]|author=Mirjahangir, Chris|date=13 November 2020|work=Toho Kingdom}}</ref> The line became available to other retailers, such as Target, in April.<ref name="TK"/> In August 2021, [[Rodan (Showa)|Rodan (1956)]] and [[Gorosaurus|Gorosaurus (1968)]] figures were unveiled on Target's website.<ref>[https://www.target.com/p/godzilla-6-5-34-classic-rodan-figure/-/A-81875667 Target.com - Godzilla 6.5" Classic Rodan Figure]</ref><ref>[https://www.target.com/p/godzilla-6-5-34-classic-gorosaurus-figure/-/A-81875671 Target.com - Godzilla 6.5" Classic Gorosaurus Figure]</ref> | |||
<gallery widths="120" position="center" captionalign="center" spacing="small"> | <gallery widths="120" position="center" captionalign="center" spacing="small"> | ||
Playmates Godzilla 2004.jpg|12 | Playmates Godzilla 2004.jpg|12" [[FinalGoji|Godzilla (2004)]] | ||
Playmates 11 inch Godzilla box.jpeg| 12 | Playmates 11 inch Godzilla box.jpeg|12" Godzilla (2004) | ||
Back of 11 inch Godzilla 2004 box.jpeg| 12 | Back of 11 inch Godzilla 2004 box.jpeg|12" Godzilla (2004) box back | ||
Angry Kong.jpg|12 | Angry Kong.jpg|12" [[King Kong (Monsterverse)|Kong]] | ||
Playmates 11 inch kong box.jpeg| 12 | Playmates 11 inch kong box.jpeg|12" Kong | ||
Playmates Kong skull island 12 inch alternative packaging .jpeg|12 | Playmates Kong skull island 12 inch alternative packaging .jpeg|12" Kong | ||
Playmates Shin.JPG|[[ShinGoji|Godzilla (2016)]] | Playmates Shin.JPG|[[ShinGoji|Godzilla (2016)]] | ||
Playmates shin Godzilla box.jpeg | Playmates shin Godzilla box.jpeg|Godzilla (2016) | ||
Playmates SpaceGoji.JPG|[[SpaceGodzilla]] | Playmates SpaceGoji.JPG|[[SpaceGodzilla]] | ||
Playmates SpaceGodzilla box.jpeg| | Playmates SpaceGodzilla box.jpeg|SpaceGodzilla | ||
Playmates Destoroyah.JPG|[[Destoroyah]] | Playmates Destoroyah.JPG|[[Destoroyah]] | ||
Playmates destoroyah box.jpeg| | Playmates destoroyah box.jpeg|Destoroyah | ||
Playmates Gigan 2004.jpeg|[[Gigan]] (2004) | Playmates Gigan 2004.jpeg|[[Gigan]] (2004) | ||
Playmates Gigan box.jpeg| | Playmates Gigan box.jpeg|Gigan (2004) | ||
Playmates Kong (SI).JPG|6.5 | Playmates Kong (SI).JPG|6.5" Kong | ||
Playmates 6 inch kong box.jpeg| 6.5 | Playmates 6 inch kong box.jpeg|6.5" Kong | ||
Playmates 6 inch ksi alternative packaging .jpeg| 6.5 | Playmates 6 inch ksi alternative packaging .jpeg|6.5" Kong | ||
Playmates FinalGoji.jpeg|6.5 | Playmates FinalGoji.jpeg|6.5" Godzilla (2004) | ||
Playmates Godzilla 2004 box.jpeg| 6.5 | Playmates Godzilla 2004 box.jpeg|6.5" Godzilla (2004) | ||
Playmates Ghidorah 2001.jpeg|[[King Ghidorah | Playmates Ghidorah 2001.jpeg|[[King Ghidorah (Millennium)|King Ghidorah (2001)]] | ||
Playmates Ghidorah .jpeg | Playmates Ghidorah .jpeg|King Ghidorah (2001) | ||
Playmates mechagodzilla 1974.jpeg|[[Mechagodzilla | Playmates mechagodzilla 1974.jpeg|[[Mechagodzilla (Showa)|Mechagodzilla (1974)]] | ||
Playmates mechagodzilla.jpeg | Playmates mechagodzilla.jpeg|Mechagodzilla (1974) | ||
Playmates Godzilla 1968.jpeg|[[SoshingekiGoji|Godzilla (1968)]] | Playmates Godzilla 1968.jpeg|[[SoshingekiGoji|Godzilla (1968)]] | ||
Playmates Godzilla 1968 no box.jpeg | Playmates Godzilla 1968 no box.jpeg|Godzilla (1968) | ||
Playmates Godzilla 1954.jpeg|[[ShodaiGoji|Godzilla (1954)]] | Playmates Godzilla 1954.jpeg|[[ShodaiGoji|Godzilla (1954)]] | ||
Playmates Godzilla 1954 no box.jpeg | Playmates Godzilla 1954 no box.jpeg|Godzilla (1954) | ||
Playmates Godzilla 1999.jpeg|[[MireGoji|Godzilla (1999)]] | Playmates Godzilla 1999.jpeg|[[MireGoji|Godzilla (1999)]] | ||
Playmates millennium Godzilla .jpeg | Playmates millennium Godzilla .jpeg|Godzilla (1999) | ||
Playmates Godzilla 1995 box.jpeg|[[MogeGoji|Godzilla (1995)]] | Playmates Godzilla 1995 box.jpeg|[[MogeGoji|Godzilla (1995)]] | ||
Playmates Burning Godzilla 1995.jpeg|Godzilla (1995) | |||
Playmates Jet Jaguar 01.jpeg|[[Jet Jaguar]] | Playmates Jet Jaguar 01.jpeg|[[Jet Jaguar]] | ||
Playmates Jet Jaguar 02.jpeg|[[ | Playmates Jet Jaguar 02.jpeg|Jet Jaguar | ||
File:PlaymatesRodan1.PNG|[[Rodan (Showa)|Rodan (1956)]] | |||
File:PlaymatesRodan2.PNG|Rodan (1956) | |||
File:PlaymatesRodan3.PNG|Rodan (1956) | |||
File:PlaymatesGorosaurus1.PNG|[[Gorosaurus]] (1968) | |||
File:PlaymatesGorosaurus2.PNG|Gorosaurus (1968) | |||
File:PlaymatesGorosaurus3.PNG|Gorosaurus (1968) | |||
Playmates Godzilla Back.jpg|''Godzilla'' figures<br>box back | Playmates Godzilla Back.jpg|''Godzilla'' figures<br>box back | ||
Playmates box back 02.jpeg| ''Godzilla'' figures<br>box back | Playmates box back 02.jpeg| ''Godzilla'' figures<br>box back | ||
Playmates box back 3.jpeg| ''Godzilla'' figures<br>box back | Playmates box back 3.jpeg| ''Godzilla'' figures<br>box back | ||
File:Playmatesboxback.PNG|''Godzilla'' figures<br>box back | |||
Brand Licensing Europe Bandai Kong and FWGoji.jpg|Playmates figures (right) on display at Brand Licensing Europe 2019 | Brand Licensing Europe Bandai Kong and FWGoji.jpg|Playmates figures (right) on display at Brand Licensing Europe 2019 | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==''[[Godzilla vs. Kong]]'' (2020-)== | ==''[[Godzilla vs. Kong]]'' (2020-2021)== | ||
[[File:Playmates Godzilla vs. Kong.jpg|right|200px]] | |||
===Wave 1=== | ===Wave 1=== | ||
====Giant figures==== | ====Giant figures==== | ||
After low-res images of many figures from Playmates' ''[[Godzilla vs. Kong]]'' toyline leaked online earlier in the year, listings for 11" [[Godzilla | After low-res images of many figures from Playmates' ''[[Godzilla vs. Kong]]'' toyline leaked online earlier in the year, listings for 11" [[Godzilla (Monsterverse)|Godzilla]] and [[King Kong (Monsterverse)|King Kong]] figures appeared on Walmart.com on July 16, 2020.<ref name="Walmart Godzilla XL listing">{{cite web|url=https://www.walmart.com/ip/Godzilla-vs-Kong-11-Giant-Godzilla-XL-Figure/392149788|title=Godzilla vs Kong 11" Giant Godzilla (XL) Figure|work=Walmart.com|accessdate=16 July 2020}}</ref><ref name="Walmart Kong XL listing">{{cite web|url=https://www.walmart.com/ip/Godzilla-vs-Kong-11-Giant-King-Kong-XL-Figure/165812600|title=Godzilla vs. Kong 11" Giant King Kong (XL) Figure|work=Walmart.com|accessdate=17 July 2020}}</ref> Though they quickly went out of stock, those who managed to order them received them within days. | ||
<gallery widths="120" position="center" captionalign="center" spacing="small"> | <gallery widths="120" position="center" captionalign="center" spacing="small"> | ||
Playmates XL Godzilla.jpeg|11" Giant [[Godzilla | Playmates XL Godzilla.jpeg|11" Giant [[Godzilla (Monsterverse)|Godzilla]] | ||
Giant Godzilla box.jpeg| 11" Giant Godzilla | Giant Godzilla box.jpeg| 11" Giant Godzilla | ||
GvK Playmates Kong.jpeg|11" Giant [[King Kong | GvK Playmates Kong.jpeg|11" Giant [[King Kong (Monsterverse)|Kong]] | ||
Giant kong box .jpeg| 11" Giant Kong | Giant kong box .jpeg|11" Giant Kong | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
====6" figures==== | ====6" figures==== | ||
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Godzilla with Radio Tower boxed.jpg|6" Godzilla with Radio Tower | Godzilla with Radio Tower boxed.jpg|6" Godzilla with Radio Tower | ||
Godzilla with Radio Tower back.jpg|6" Godzilla with Radio Tower | Godzilla with Radio Tower back.jpg|6" Godzilla with Radio Tower | ||
Skullcrawler with HEV.jpg|[[Skullcrawler]] with [[ | Skullcrawler with HEV.jpg|[[Skullcrawler]] with [[HEAV]] | ||
Skullcrawler battle damage.jpeg|Skullcrawler with HEAV | Skullcrawler battle damage.jpeg|Skullcrawler with HEAV | ||
Skullcrawler boxed.jpeg|Skullcrawler with HEAV | Skullcrawler boxed.jpeg|Skullcrawler with HEAV | ||
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GvK mega fig 07.jpeg|13" Mega Heat-Ray Godzilla | GvK mega fig 07.jpeg|13" Mega Heat-Ray Godzilla | ||
GvK mega fig 08.jpeg|13" Mega Heat-Ray Godzilla | GvK mega fig 08.jpeg|13" Mega Heat-Ray Godzilla | ||
File:68747470733a2f2f73332e616d617a6f6e6177732e636f6d2f776174747061642d6 C.jpg|Unreleased armored Mega Godzilla | |||
File:M KK G.jpg|Prototype Mega Kong and armored Mega Godzilla packaging | |||
File:68747470733a2f2f73332e616d617a6f6e6177732e636f6d2f776174747061642d.jpg|Unreleased Mega [[Mechagodzilla (Monsterverse)|Mechagodzilla]] | |||
File:M MG.jpg|Unreleased Mega Mechagodzilla | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
===Giant figure=== | |||
Walmart first stocked the 11" [[Mechagodzilla]] figure in March 2021. | ====Giant figure==== | ||
Walmart first stocked the 11" [[Mechagodzilla (Monsterverse)|Mechagodzilla]] figure in March 2021. | |||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
Playmates giant Mechagodzilla1.jpeg|11" Giant | Playmates giant Mechagodzilla1.jpeg|11" Giant Mechagodzilla | ||
Playmates giant Mechagodzilla2.jpeg|11" Giant Mechagodzilla | Playmates giant Mechagodzilla2.jpeg|11" Giant Mechagodzilla | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
====6" figures==== | ====6" figures==== | ||
Playmates released the second wave of ''Godzilla vs. Kong'' figures in early 2021.<ref name="Kaijuologist">{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/thekaijuologist/status/1331398584202371072 |title= | Playmates released the second wave of ''Godzilla vs. Kong'' figures in early 2021.<ref name="Kaijuologist">{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/thekaijuologist/status/1331398584202371072 |title=A few weeks ago, I emailed PlayMates Toys asking about when to expect the next wave of #GodzillavsKong toys. We can confirm that the next wave of toys will come Spring 2021. #Godzilla #GodzillaKingoftheMonsters #KongSkullIsland #Monsterverse|author=Kaijuologist|date=24 November 2020|work=Twitter}}</ref> The Kong and [[Warbat]] figures, which were revealed on the back of Wave 1 packaging, became available in the United Kingdom and several other countries in January. They came to Walmarts in the United States in early March, along with Mechagodzilla and the [[Hong Kong]] Battle repaints. | ||
<gallery widths="120" position="center" captionalign="center" spacing="small"> | <gallery widths="120" position="center" captionalign="center" spacing="small"> | ||
Warbat1.jpg|[[Warbat]] with [[Osprey]] | Warbat1.jpg|[[Warbat]] with [[Osprey]] | ||
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Playmates Supercharged Godzilla unboxed.jpg|Supercharged Godzilla with Fighter Jet | Playmates Supercharged Godzilla unboxed.jpg|Supercharged Godzilla with Fighter Jet | ||
Playmates Godzilla X-Treme.png|Early name for Supercharged Godzilla | Playmates Godzilla X-Treme.png|Early name for Supercharged Godzilla | ||
File:68747470733a2f2f73332e616d617a6f6e6177732e636f6d2f776174747061642d6 - C (2).jpg|Prototype Mechagodzilla figure | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
====Battle Roar figures==== | ====Battle Roar figures==== | ||
Two 6" figures with sound gimmicks labeled "Battle Roar Godzilla" and "Battle Roar Kong" were sighted in China in early 2021.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/Ned_Chang/status/1357858433475690497|title=Exclusive first look! Battle Roar Godzilla & Battle Roar Kong from Playmates Toy! #GodzillavKong #playmates @High_Flyers77 @KaijuNewsOutlet @OMEGAGORMARU|author=@Ned_Chang|date=5 February 2021|work=Twitter}}</ref> | Two 6" figures with sound gimmicks labeled "Battle Roar Godzilla" and "Battle Roar Kong" were first sighted in China in early 2021.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/Ned_Chang/status/1357858433475690497|title=Exclusive first look! Battle Roar Godzilla & Battle Roar Kong from Playmates Toy! #GodzillavKong #playmates @High_Flyers77 @KaijuNewsOutlet @OMEGAGORMARU|author=@Ned_Chang|date=5 February 2021|work=Twitter}}</ref> They were released in North America later that same year. | ||
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Playmates Battle Roar Godzilla boxed.jpg|Battle Roar Godzilla | Playmates Battle Roar Godzilla boxed.jpg|Battle Roar Godzilla | ||
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Playmates Battle Roar Kong boxed.jpg|Battle Roar Kong | Playmates Battle Roar Kong boxed.jpg|Battle Roar Kong | ||
Playmates Battle Roar Kong.jpg|Battle Roar Kong | Playmates Battle Roar Kong.jpg|Battle Roar Kong | ||
</gallery> | |||
===Wave 3=== | |||
Repaints of the 6" Kong with Fighter Jet and Mechagodzilla figures were stocked in Walmarts beginning in August 2021. Mechagodzilla's Proton Scream accessory is a repaint of Godzilla's heat ray. | |||
<gallery widths="120" position="center" captionalign="center" spacing="small"> | |||
Antarctic Kong box.jpg|Antarctic Kong with Osprey | |||
Antarctic Kong.jpg|Antarctic Kong with Osprey | |||
File:81L2YrHq9FL. AC SL1500 .jpg|Battle Mechagodzilla with Proton Scream | |||
File:71PHh7VRN7L. AC SL1500 .jpg|Battle Mechagodzilla with Proton Scream | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
===Miniature figures=== | ===Miniature figures=== | ||
An eBay seller from Hong Kong listed various small ''Godzilla vs. Kong'' figures at the end of January 2021. | An eBay seller from Hong Kong listed various small 2" ''Godzilla vs. Kong'' figures at the end of January 2021. Other eBayers in Hong Kong and Taiwan have since offered them as well. Playmates stated that it did not have "any plans" to make them available in the United States at the time,<ref name="Playmates email">[[File:Playmates Crushes My Hopes and Dreams (2021, colorized).png|150px]]</ref> although they were sighted at a Toys 'R' Us in Canada in July.<ref name="YT miniature figures">{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-KuyeGCSHGs|title=Godzilla vs Kong Playmates mini figures has arrived at Toys R Us Canada Toy Hunting #shorts|author=stephanie emma|date=19 July 2021|work=YouTube}}</ref> The figures finally began to be sold at Target in the United States in April of 2022, combined together in a six-pack. | ||
<gallery widths="120" position="center" captionalign="center" spacing="small"> | <gallery widths="120" position="center" captionalign="center" spacing="small"> | ||
Playmates Mini Godzilla.jpg|Godzilla | Playmates Mini Godzilla.jpg|Godzilla | ||
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Playmates Mini Hellhawk.jpg|[[Hellhawk]] | Playmates Mini Hellhawk.jpg|[[Hellhawk]] | ||
Playmates mini behemoth.jpeg|[[Behemoth]] | Playmates mini behemoth.jpeg|[[Behemoth]] | ||
File:244426893 752678376129601 4857358275224544957 n.jpg|Collectable Figures pack | |||
Playmates Mini GVK back.jpg|Back of the packaging | Playmates Mini GVK back.jpg|Back of the packaging | ||
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</gallery> | |||
==[[Monsterverse]] (2022-)== | |||
[[File:Playmates MonsterVerse.jpg|right|200px]] | |||
A 2021 press release from Playmates mentioned plans to release toys for the "broader ''MonsterVerse''" in 2022.<ref name="InterimResults">[http://ir.playmatestoys.com/eng/press/p210813.pdf Playmates Toys Announced 2021 Interim Results]</ref> The first such figure, a Battle Roar [[Mechagodzilla (Monsterverse)|Mechagodzilla]], was found in China in January 2022.<ref name="BRMecha">{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/Ned_Chang/status/1480102964052525056|title=Check this out everyone!!! Battle Roar MechaGodzilla!!!!|author=@Ned_Chang|date=9 January 2022|work=Twitter}}</ref> Other figures in this line, as revealed in leaked photos from Toy Fair 2022 in London, include a figure of [[GareGoji|Godzilla]] from [[2014]]'s ''[[Godzilla (2014 film)|Godzilla]]'',<ref name="Figureszoom">[https://www.instagram.com/p/CZMbPtcOGJQ/]</ref> new figures of Godzilla and [[King Kong (Monsterverse)|Kong]] from during the Tasman Sea battle from ''[[Godzilla vs. Kong]]'',{{R|Figureszoom}} a figure of Kong that includes his makeshift flail from ''[[Kong: Skull Island]]'', and [[King Ghidorah (Monsterverse)|King Ghidorah]], along with re-releases of Battle Mechagodzilla, Hong Kong Battle Godzilla, Supercharged Godzilla, Hong Kong Battle Kong, and Antarctic Kong. According to Playmates, these figures will no longer be sold exclusively at Walmart, but at "all mass retailers."<ref name="TK Mass">{{cite web|url=https://www.tohokingdom.com/blog/godzilla-playmates-toys-first-looks/|title=Godzilla Playmates Toys – News Roundup|author=Mirjahangir, Chris|date=21 February 2022|work=Toho Kingdom}}</ref> | |||
<gallery widths="120" position="center" captionalign="center" spacing="small"> | |||
1988yfbtgyd81.jpg | |||
</gallery> | |||
===Wave 1=== | |||
The first wave of Playmates' new MonsterVerse line was announced for release beginning in spring 2022. It consists of Battle Roar [[Mechagodzilla (Monsterverse)|Mechagodzilla]], City Destruction [[GareGoji|Godzilla]], Ferocious [[King Kong (Monsterverse)|Kong]], and re-releases of Kong with Battle-Axe, Supercharged Godzilla, Antarctic Kong, Battle Mechagodzilla, Battle Roar Godzilla, and Battle Roar Kong. On March 13, 2022, a two-pack set of "City Battle" Godzilla and Kong figures was found in Target.<ref name="CityBattlepack">{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lUsQVbmClRk|title=Target find! New Monsterverse Playmates Godzilla vs Kong Toys! City Battle Set! New!|author=David Erwin|date=13 March 2022|work=YouTube}}</ref> A three-piece diorama of a destroyed [[Hong Kong]] was included, along with previously released accessories of a [[HEAV]] and fighter jet. | |||
<gallery widths="120" position="center" captionalign="center" spacing="small"> | |||
File:BattleRoarMechagodzilla.jpg|Battle Roar [[Mechagodzilla (Monsterverse)|Mechagodzilla]] | |||
File:20220922 003700.jpg|City Destruction [[GareGoji|Godzilla]] with Tank | |||
File:City Destruction Godzilla.jpg|City Destruction Godzilla with Tank | |||
File:20220922 003647.jpg|Ferocious [[King Kong (Monsterverse)|Kong]] with Helicopter and Chain Propeller | |||
File:Ferocious Kong.jpg|Ferocious Kong with Helicopter and Chain Propeller | |||
File:PlaymatesCityBattlePackbox.png|City Battle Figures & Diorama Set | |||
File:PlaymatesCityBattlePack.png|City Battle Figures & Diorama Set | |||
</gallery> | |||
===Wave 2=== | |||
Photos of two "Titan Tech" Godzilla and Kong figures were first taken in China and posted on June 18, 2022.<ref name="TitanTech">{{cite web|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/Ce-GJf-pSdl/|title=Titan Tech Godzilla & Titan Tech Kong from Playmates Toys #Godzillavskong #Godzilla #Kong #monarch #godzillakingofthemonsters #skullisland #monsterverse #monster #figure #gvk #mechaGodzilla #kingghidorah #kingghidorah2019 #rodan #mothra #shmonsterarts #bandai #necatoys #legendary #playmatestoys|author=nedchang86|date=18 June 2022|work=Instagram}}</ref> The figures feature a transforming gimmick, which covers them in armor. The Titan Tech Godzilla figure resembles the leaked scrapped version of the Mega Godzilla figure from the ''Godzilla vs. Kong'' toy line, which featured red battle armor, while the Titan Tech Godzilla features blue armor. A [[King Ghidorah (Monsterverse)|King Ghidorah]] figure was soon listed on Smyths Toys' official website, with a release date of July 2022.<ref name="SmythsToys">{{cite web|url=https://www.smythstoys.com/uk/en-gb/toys/action-figures-and-playsets/monsterverse/monsterverse-godzilla-king-of-the-monsters-15cm-king-ghidorah/p/210437|title=Monsterverse Godzilla King of the Monsters 15cm - King Ghidorah|work=Smyths Toys}}</ref> The figure sports a removable chest piece, which reveals battle damage underneath. | |||
<gallery widths="120" position="center" captionalign="center" spacing="small"> | |||
TitanTechGodzilla1.png|Titan Tech Godzilla | |||
TitanTechGodzilla2.png|Titan Tech Godzilla (transformed) | |||
File:TitanTechKong1.png|Titan Tech Kong | |||
TitanTechKong2.png|Titan Tech Kong (transformed) | |||
PlaymatesKingGhidorah1.png|Ultimate Titan [[King Ghidorah (Monsterverse)|King Ghidorah]] | |||
PlaymatesKingGhidorah2.png|Ultimate Titan King Ghidorah | |||
</gallery> | |||
===Wave 3=== | |||
On July 19, 2023, the official Playmates YouTube channel revealed a Titan Tech [[Rodan (Monsterverse)|Rodan]] figure.<ref name="TTRodan">{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uaheLS5SD4k|title=Titan Tech Rodan Instructional Video|author=Playmates Toys|date=19 July 2023|work=YouTube}}</ref> On October 8, a 5-piece [[Hollow Earth]] diorama set including variants of [[Godzilla (Monsterverse)|Godzilla]] and [[King Kong (Monsterverse)|Kong]] figures from ''[[Godzilla vs. Kong]]'' was revealed. The Kong figure's color scheme represents the character's appearance during the [[Kong's battle axe|battle axe]] charging scene in the film, whereas the Godzilla figure's coloration matches the Hollow Earth's environment. | |||
<gallery widths="120" position="center" captionalign="center" spacing="small"> | |||
File:TitanTech Rodan04.jpg|Titan Tech [[Rodan (Monsterverse)|Rodan]] | |||
File:TitanTech Rodan01.jpg|Titan Tech Rodan (transformed) | |||
File:PlaymatesHollowEarthsetbox.png|Hollow Earth Figures & Diorama Set | |||
File:PlaymatesHollowEarthset.png|[[Hollow Earth]] Figures & Diorama Set | |||
</gallery> | |||
===3" figures=== | |||
Five Below began selling exclusive 3" figures of Godzilla, Kong, and Mechagodzilla beginning in 2022. The figures retail for $5 apiece. | |||
<gallery widths="120" position="center" captionalign="center" spacing="small"> | |||
Playmates Five Below Godzilla.jpg|Godzilla | |||
Playmates Five Below Godzilla packaging.jpg|Godzilla | |||
Playmates Five Below Kong.jpg|Kong | |||
Playmates Five Below Kong packaging.jpg|Kong | |||
Playmates Five Below Mechagodzilla.jpg|Mechagodzilla | |||
Playmates Five Below Mechagodzilla packaging.jpg|Mechagodzilla | |||
</gallery> | |||
==Toho Series (2022-2023)== | |||
[[File:Playmates Toho Series.png|right|200px]] | |||
A new line of figures based on films and media produced specifically by [[Toho]] was revealed through leaked photographs of a display at Toy Fair 2022 in London. Figures in this line include completely new sculpts of [[ShinGoji|Godzilla 2016]] and [[GyuraGoji|Godzilla Terrestris]], along with re-releases of both the 12" and 6" [[FinalGoji|Godzilla 2004]], [[Gigan]] 2004, [[King Kong (Monsterverse)|Kong]], [[SpaceGodzilla]], [[Destoroyah]], [[MogeGoji|Burning Godzilla]], [[Gorosaurus]], and [[Rodan (Showa)|Rodan 1956]]. | |||
<gallery widths="120" position="center" captionalign="center" spacing="small"> | |||
Oiugcgbtgyd81.jpg | |||
</gallery> | |||
===Wave 1=== | |||
The first wave of Playmates' Toho Series was announced for release in spring 2022. It includes [[ShinGoji|Godzilla 2016]], [[GyuraGoji|Godzilla Terrestris]], [[GyuraGoji|Godzilla Ultima]], and re-releases of both the 6" and 12" [[FinalGoji|Godzilla 2004]], [[Rodan (Showa)|Rodan 1956]], and [[Gorosaurus]]. | |||
<gallery widths="120" position="center" captionalign="center" spacing="small"> | |||
File:Playmates Godzilla Terrestris.jpg|[[GyuraGoji|Godzilla Terrestris]] | |||
File:FMKQIGXVQAUCPsI.jpg|[[ShinGoji|Godzilla (2016)]] | |||
File:PlaymatesGUltima.jpg|[[GyuraGoji|Godzilla Ultima]] | |||
File:20220926 154656.jpg|[[Rodan (Showa)|Rodan (1956)]] | |||
File:20220922 003417-16-.jpg|12" [[FinalGoji|Godzilla (2004)]] | |||
File:S-l1600 (2).jpg|6" Godzilla (2004) | |||
</gallery> | |||
===Wave 2=== | |||
Images of an 11" [[ShodaiGoji|Godzilla 1954]] figure leaked online in July 2022,<ref name="54 leak">{{cite web|url=https://www.tohokingdom.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=29210&start=1500|title=Playmates: Godzilla/Kong - Page 76|date=23 July 2022|work=Toho Kingdom Forums}}</ref> and the figure was released that September. Photos of a [[Baragon]] figure from ''[[Frankenstein vs. Baragon]]'' were uploaded online on January 5, 2023.<ref name="Baragon">{{cite web|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/CnCKav9L0_9/|title=Baragon from Playmatestoys Toho Classic Series #Godzillavskong #Godzilla #Kong #monarch #godzillakingofthemonsters #skullisland #monsterverse #monster #figure #gvk #mechaGodzilla #kingghidorah #kingghidorah2019 #rodan #mothra #shmonsterarts #bandai #necatoys #legendary #Xplus #jakkspacific #ichibankuji #burninggodzilla #kaiju #baragon #playmatestoys|author=Chang, Ned|date=5 January 2023|work=Instagram}}</ref> Playmates announced that this figure would become available in Target and through online retailers later that month.<ref name="KNO Baragon">{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/KaijuNewsOutlet/status/1611462350770413584/photo/2|title=The first official images of the new Toho Series Baragon (1965) figure have been provided to KNO by Playmates Toys. The figure will be released at Target and online retailers later this month.|author=@KaijuNewsOutlet|date=6 January 2023|work=Twitter}}</ref> Playmates announced an end to new Toho Series figures on June 20.<ref name="Toho Series end">{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/TohoKingdom/status/1671323024191283200|title=Playmates has produced over a dozen styles of Classic Toho monsters over the past four years. However, we will no longer be developing new styles of the Classic Toho line in the future. Our Baragon figure is the last new figure that we will be releasing. As fans of Godzilla and|author=Toho Kingdom|date=20 June 2023|work=Twitter}}</ref> | |||
<gallery widths="120" position="center" captionalign="center" spacing="small"> | |||
File:Godzilla1954toho.jpg|[[ShodaiGoji|Godzilla (1954)]] | |||
Playmates Baragon 1965.jpg|[[Baragon]] (1965) | |||
Playmates Baragon 1965 in box.jpg|Baragon (1965) | |||
</gallery> | |||
==''[[Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire]]'' (2023-)== | |||
[[File:GodzillaxKong-Playmates00.jpg|right|250px]] | |||
Playmates announced its ''Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire'' toyline on June 20, 2023, but did not officially reveal the first wave of figures prior to their appearance in Walmart stores in late December. This wave notably gave fans their first clear look at [[Shimo]]'s design, as the Titan had yet to appear in any posters or trailers for the film. | |||
<gallery> | |||
File:GxK Playmates art.jpg | |||
File:PLYMTS.jpg | |||
File:GxK_Header_desktop_1920x740.png | |||
File:GxK_Header_mobile_1080x1440.png | |||
File:GxK_home_button_600x600.png | |||
File:GxK-2024-giveaway.jpg | |||
File:GxK_toybkgd_Ver3-400x300.jpg | |||
File:crystals-left.png | |||
File:crystals-middle.png | |||
File:crystals-right.png | |||
</gallery> | |||
===Wave 1=== | |||
====Giant figures==== | |||
<gallery widths="120" position="center" captionalign="center" spacing="small"> | |||
File:GodzillaxKong-Playmates04.jpg | |||
File:Giant-Kong-BEAST - 2.jpg|Giant [[King Kong (Monsterverse)|Kong]] with [[B.E.A.S.T. Glove]] | |||
File:Giant-Kong-BEAST - 3.jpg | |||
File:Giant-Kong-BEAST - 4.jpg | |||
File:Giant-Kong-BEAST.jpg | |||
File:GodzillaxKong-Playmates64.jpg | |||
File:Giant-Kong-BEAST - 5.jpg | |||
File:Skar_toy - 2.jpg|Giant [[Skar King]] with [[Whipslash]] | |||
File:Skar_toy - 3.jpg | |||
File:Skar_toy - 4.jpg | |||
File:Skar toy.jpg | |||
File:Skar_toy - 5.jpg | |||
File:Playmates_Giant_Godzilla_Evolved - 2.jpg|Giant [[Godzilla (Monsterverse)|Godzilla Evolved]] | |||
File:Playmates_Giant_Godzilla_Evolved - 3.jpg | |||
File:Playmates_Giant_Godzilla_Evolved - 4.jpg | |||
Playmates Giant Godzilla Evolved.jpg | |||
File:Playmates_Giant_Godzilla_Evolved - 5.jpg | |||
File:Playmates_Giant_Godzilla_Evolved - 6.jpg | |||
File:Shimo Giant Figure.png|Giant Shimo | |||
</gallery> | |||
====6" figures==== | |||
Each figure comes with at least one accessory, while Suko is a two-pack. | |||
<gallery widths="120" position="center" captionalign="center" spacing="small"> | |||
File:GodzillaxKong-Playmates02.jpg | |||
File:k2-_e44f04ed-fae8-4fb8-bb04-2f05b7b493a4.v1.jpg | |||
File:GC87-ZmWQAAWh1I.jpeg|6" [[Shimo]] with Frost Bite Blast | |||
File:043377352068-4.jpg | |||
File:Shimo_toy_box_back.png | |||
File:Playmates shimoo.png | |||
File:Playmates Shimo - 2.png | |||
File:Playmates Shimo - 3.png | |||
File:GodzillaxKong-Playmates33.jpg|6" [[Godzilla (Monsterverse)|Godzilla]] with Heat Ray | |||
File:GodzillaxKong-Playmates34.jpg | |||
File:GodzillaxKong-Playmates35.jpg | |||
File:GCXvfygaEAAqZoY.jpg | |||
File:GodzillaxKong-Playmates31.jpg | |||
File:GodzillaxKong-Playmates32.jpg | |||
File:GXK 6INCH Goji Evol - 2.jpg|6" Godzilla Evolved | |||
File:GXK 6INCH Goji Evol - 3.jpg | |||
File:GXK 6INCH Goji Evol - 4.jpg | |||
File:GCXWpEsWIAAsUJY.jpg | |||
File:GodzillaxKong-Playmates06.jpg | |||
File:GXK 6INCH Goji Evol - 5.jpg | |||
File:GXK 6INCH Kong - 2.jpg|6" Kong with B.E.A.S.T. Glove | |||
File:GXK 6INCH Kong - 3.jpg | |||
File:B.E.A.S.T-Glove.png | |||
File:GCU_PujXIAASAQF.jpg | |||
File:GXK 6INCH Kong - 4.jpg | |||
File:GXK 6INCH Kong - 5.jpg | |||
File:GodzillaxKong-Playmates21.jpg|6" Skar King with Whipslash | |||
File:GodzillaxKong-Playmates22.jpg | |||
File:GodzillaxKong-Playmates23.jpg | |||
File:SKAR-KING-6-INCH.png | |||
File:GodzillaxKong-Playmates18.jpg | |||
File:GodzillaxKong-Playmates19.jpg | |||
File:GodzillaxKong-Playmates20.jpg | |||
File:GodzillaxKong-Playmates27.jpg|3.25” [[Suko]] with [[Titanus Doug]] | |||
File:GodzillaxKong-Playmates28.jpg | |||
File:GodzillaxKong-Playmates29.jpg | |||
File:SUKO-WITH-DOUG.png | |||
File:GodzillaxKong-Playmates25.jpg | |||
File:GodzillaxKong-Playmates26.jpg | |||
File:416443554_378326408073377_7938100983486897931_n.jpg | |||
File:416400362_2292658037611722_5158780993441813590_n.jpg | |||
File:416584262_1531954157568950_5948259816460235490_n.jpg | |||
File:PLYMTS G.jpg | |||
File:PLYMTS K.jpg | |||
File:PLYMTS S.jpg | |||
File:PLYMTS SK.jpg | |||
</gallery> | |||
====Versus 2-Pack==== | |||
Playmates produced two ''Godzilla x Kong'' diorama sets, continuing a subline established in their Monsterverse line. The Godzilla vs. Shimo set includes breath weapon effects pieces for both Titans, a two-piece blue Hollow Earth Crystal Diorama, and a two-piece Bone Cage Diorama, while the Kong vs. Skar King set comes with a removable Whipslash, a [[HEAV]], a two-piece purple Hollow Earth Crystal Diorama, and a two-piece Lava Falls Diorama. The figures in these packs are all repaints of figures from the 6" inch lines. | |||
<gallery widths="120" position="center" captionalign="center" spacing="small"> | |||
File:KvS - 5.jpg|Kong vs. Skar King | |||
File:KvS - 6.jpg | |||
File:KvS - 7.jpg | |||
File:KvS - 8.jpg | |||
File:GCJvMMzW0AAJdP0.jpg | |||
File:KvS - 2.jpg | |||
File:KvS - 3.jpg | |||
File:KvS - 4.jpg | |||
File:GVS - 2.png|Godzilla vs. Shimo | |||
File:GVS - 3.png | |||
File:GVS - 4.png | |||
File:GVS.png | |||
File:GVS - 5.png | |||
File:GVS - 6.png | |||
File:GVS - 7.png | |||
File:GVS - 8.png | |||
File:GVS - 9.png | |||
</gallery> | |||
====Battle Roar figures==== | |||
Introduced in Playmates' ''Godzilla vs. Kong'' line, Battle Roar figures have sound gimmicks activated by pressing a button on the back of the figure. A Shimo figure was revealed at Spring Fling 2024.<ref name="Spring Fling">{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jXxhRFAUxsI|title="Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire" Toy Reveals|author=NerdNewsToday|date=16 March 2024|work=YouTube}}</ref> | |||
<gallery widths="120" position="center" captionalign="center" spacing="small"> | |||
File:GodzillaxKong-Playmates03.jpg | |||
File:Playmates GxK BR.png | |||
File:BR-KONG-GXK - 7.png | |||
File:GodzillaxKong-Playmates56.jpg | |||
File:BR-KONG-GXK - 3.png|Battle Roar Kong | |||
File:BR-KONG-GXK - 4.png | |||
File:BR-KONG-GXK.png | |||
File:BR-KONG-GXK - 5.png | |||
File:BR-KONG-GXK - 2.png | |||
File:BR-KONG-GXK - 6.png | |||
File:BR-EVOLVED-GOJI - 2.png|Battle Roar Godzilla Evolved | |||
File:BR-EVOLVED-GOJI - 3.png | |||
File:BR-EVOLVED-GOJI.png | |||
File:GodzillaxKong-Playmates37.jpg | |||
File:BR-EVOLVED-GOJI - 4.png | |||
File:BR-EVOLVED-GOJI - 5.png | |||
File:GodzillaxKong-Playmates54.jpg|Battle Roar Skar King | |||
File:GodzillaxKong-Playmates55.jpg | |||
Battle Roar Skar King.jpg | |||
File:GodzillaxKong-Playmates51.jpg | |||
File:GodzillaxKong-Playmates52.jpg | |||
File:GodzillaxKong-Playmates53.jpg | |||
File:Shimo Battle Roar.png|Battle Roar Shimo | |||
</gallery> | |||
====Titan Roar Masks==== | |||
When the mouth of a Titan Roar Mask is opened, it makes sounds, similar to the Godzilla mask produced by [[Jakks Pacific]] as part of its ''[[Godzilla: King of the Monsters]]'' toyline. | |||
<gallery widths="120" position="center" captionalign="center" spacing="small"> | |||
File:GCU8eohXAAAEKbW.jpg|Godzilla Titan Roar Mask | |||
File:Playmates Godzilla mask - 3.jpg | |||
File:GCU8eogWYAAM8U5.jpg | |||
File:Playmates Godzilla mask - 4.jpg | |||
File:Playmates Godzilla mask - 5.jpg | |||
File:GCU5urfWwAAiQhW.jpg|Kong Titan Roar Mask | |||
File:Playmates Kong mask - 2.jpg | |||
File:Playmates Kong mask - 3.jpg | |||
File:Playmates Kong mask - 4.jpg | |||
File:Playmates Kong mask - 5.jpg | |||
</gallery> | |||
====Hollow Earth Crystals with Surprise Monsters==== | |||
This blind-box set includes: | |||
*[[Godzilla (Monsterverse)|Godzilla Evolved]] | |||
*[[King Kong (Monsterverse)|Kong]] | |||
*[[Skar King]] | |||
*[[Shimo]] | |||
While there is no connection between the color of a crystal and the Titan inside, the shape of the "bubble" containing each Titan varies in shape and can be glimpsed through the transparent crystals, allowing them to be identified before purchase.<ref name="Crystal ID">{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_nvE3tYsvOg|title= How to tell the Hollow Earth Crystals apart! Godzilla X Kong - New Empire Toys|author=Thirsty Thursday Toys|date=5 January 2024|work=YouTube}}</ref> | |||
<gallery widths="120" position="center" captionalign="center" spacing="small"> | |||
File:GxK Playmates Crystals.png | |||
File:81ywbkpcelL._AC_SL1500_.jpg | |||
File:71IoWjp1yXL._AC_SL1500_.jpg | |||
File:71oUlGMVUIL._AC_SL1500_.jpg | |||
File:719uFb1+5QL._AC_SL1500_.jpg | |||
File:8184P8MtS4L._AC_SL1500_.jpg | |||
File:GxK_Novelty_HollowEarthCrystal_minis2-608x456.png | |||
File:GxK_Novelty_HollowEarthCrystal_minis3-608x456.png | |||
</gallery> | |||
====Minifigures==== | |||
The Godzilla Evolved, Kong with B.E.A.S.T. Glove, Skar King, and Shimo figures are identical to those in the Hollow Earth Crystals with Surprise Monsters subline. | |||
<gallery widths="120" position="center" captionalign="center" spacing="small"> | |||
File:GxK Playmates minis.png | |||
File:Playmates Shimo minifig.jpg|Shimo | |||
File:Playmates Skar King minifig.jpg|Skar King | |||
File:Playmates Kong with Glove minifig.jpg|Kong with B.E.A.S.T. Glove | |||
File:Playmates Godzilla Evolved minifig.jpg|Godzilla Evolved | |||
File:Playmates Wart Dog minifig.jpg|[[Wart Dog]] | |||
File:Playmates Doug minifig.jpg|Titanus Doug | |||
File:Playmates Suko minifig.jpg|Suko | |||
File:Playmates Kong minifig.jpg|Kong | |||
File:Playmates Godzilla minifig.jpg|Godzilla | |||
</gallery> | |||
====Titan Evolution==== | |||
On December 24, Playmates released a instructional video for a Titan Evolution Godzilla. | |||
<gallery widths="120" position="center" captionalign="center" spacing="small"> | |||
File:Titan-Evo-Goji.png|Titan Evolution Godzilla | |||
File:RubberGoji.jpg | |||
File:RubberGoji 2.jpg | |||
File:TitanEvoGoji.jpg | |||
File:TitanEvoGoji2.jpg | |||
File:TitanEvoGoji3.jpg | |||
</gallery> | |||
====3" minifigures==== | |||
<gallery widths="120" position="center" captionalign="center" spacing="small"> | |||
File:GxK Playmates 3inch.png | |||
File:Playmates 3inch Kong.jpg|3" Kong with B.E.A.S.T. Glove minifigure | |||
File:Playmates 3inch Skar King.jpg|3" Skar King | |||
File:Playmates 3inch Shimo.jpg|3" Shimo | |||
File:Playmates 3inch Godzilla.jpg|3" Godzilla Evolved | |||
</gallery> | |||
====Bucket of Mini Monsters==== | |||
A Bucket of Mini Monsters was revealed at [[London]] Toy Fair in January 2024. Its contents are unknown. | |||
<gallery widths="120" position="center" captionalign="center" spacing="small"> | |||
File:GxK bucket of mini monsters.jpg|Bucket of Mini Monsters | |||
</gallery> | |||
====24" figures==== | |||
24" figures of Godzilla Evolved and Kong with the B.E.A.S.T. Glove and the [[Kong's battle axe|Battle-Axe]] were revealed at London Toy Fair in January 2024. | |||
<gallery widths="120" position="center" captionalign="center" spacing="small"> | |||
File:24inch GxK Godzilla.jpg|24" Godzilla Evolved | |||
File:24inch GxK Kong.jpg|24" Kong | |||
</gallery> | |||
====13" Mega Figures==== | |||
Another large Godzilla Evolved figure was revealed at London Toy Fair, appearing to feature light and water mist effects similar to that of [[Jada Toys]]' Heat Ray Breath Godzilla R/C figure. A Mega Kong was revealed at Spring Fling 2024, with a similar gimmick to the 2021 release.<ref name="Spring Fling"/> | |||
<gallery widths="120" position="center" captionalign="center" spacing="small"> | |||
File:Gidoslqak.png|Mega Heat Ray Godzilla | |||
File:234556_4.jpg | |||
File:234556_1.jpg | |||
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==Videos== | ==Videos== | ||
===Commercials=== | |||
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{{vid|<youtube width="300" height="189">HQ9jJ6zQokU</youtube>|''Godzilla vs. Kong'' figures commercial}} | {{vid|<youtube width="300" height="189">HQ9jJ6zQokU</youtube>|''Godzilla vs. Kong'' figures commercial}} | ||
{{vid|<youtube width="300" height="189">LctdCxLjJ9A</youtube>|''Godzilla vs. Kong'' figures commercial #2}} | |||
{{vid|<youtube width="300" height="189">wX4bzjGZEI0</youtube>|Brazilian ''Godzilla vs. Kong'' figures commercial}} | |||
{{vid|<youtube width="300" height="189">GG18S_jUUEU</youtube>|''Godzilla vs. Kong'' Mega figures commercial}} | |||
{{vid|<youtube width="300" height="189">5mHTG8DbOGo</youtube>|''Godzilla vs. Kong'' Battle Roar figures commercial}} | |||
{{vid|<youtube width="300" height="189">xN81Vk5rj_g</youtube>|Titan Tech figures commercial}} | |||
{{vid|<youtube width="300" height="189">jmvJZAnikfU</youtube>|Titan Tech figures short commercial}} | |||
{{vid|<youtube width="300" height="189">x22VjNT3WxI</youtube>|''Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire'' 6" and Giant figures commercial}} | |||
{{vid|<youtube width="300" height="189">0vSRTY15uzo</youtube>|''Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire'' 6" and Giant figures 15 seconds commercial}} | |||
{{vid|<youtube width="300" height="189">F5Po3BQbrXk</youtube>|''Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire'' Battle Roar figures and Titan Evolution Godzilla commercial}} | |||
{{vid|<youtube width="300" height="189">1TEwByeF9pc</youtube>|''Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire'' Mega figures commercial}} | |||
{{vid|<youtube width="300" height="189">SMyt4tD9JOU</youtube>|Brazilian ''Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire'' 6" and Giant figures commercial}} | |||
{{vid|<youtube width="300" height="189">MmS72XQWbxQ</youtube>|Brazilian ''Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire'' Battle Roar figures commercial}} | |||
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===Instructional videos=== | |||
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{{vid|<youtube width="300" height="189">KTGbRKr5x78</youtube>|Titan Tech Godzilla Instructional Video}} | |||
{{vid|<youtube width="300" height="189">6lzu08ZxNQE</youtube>|Titan Tech Kong Instructional Video}} | |||
{{vid|<youtube width="300" height="189">uaheLS5SD4k</youtube>|Titan Tech Rodan Instructional Video}} | |||
{{vid|<youtube width="300" height="189">bxrP2TiAHdk</youtube>|Battle Roar Godzilla Evolved Instructional Video}} | |||
{{vid|<youtube width="300" height="189">ev5Wae1y8RY</youtube>|Battle Roar Kong Instructional Video}} | |||
{{vid|<youtube width="300" height="189">LkaI7S83O0o</youtube>|Battle Roar Skar King Instructional Video}} | |||
{{vid|<youtube width="300" height="189">zwhRKrlhi0I</youtube>|Titan Evolution Godzilla Instructional Video}} | |||
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===Retail videos=== | |||
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{{vid|<vimeo width="300" height="169">516519414</vimeo>|Burning Godzilla retail video}} | {{vid|<vimeo width="300" height="169">516519414</vimeo>|Burning Godzilla retail video}} | ||
{{vid|<vimeo width="300" height="169">516519376</vimeo>|Jet Jaguar retail video}} | {{vid|<vimeo width="300" height="169">516519376</vimeo>|Jet Jaguar retail video}} | ||
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==External | ===Other=== | ||
*[https://playmatestoys.com/brands/godzilla-vs.-kong-movie/ ''Godzilla vs. Kong'' on the official Playmates site] | {{videos| | ||
*[https://playmatestoys.com/brands/godzilla-and-kong/ Classic Godzilla | {{vid|<youtube width="300" height="169">-8FNMWbpXeQ</youtube>|Godzilla vs. Doug}} | ||
{{vid|<youtube width="300" height="169">nRdwrfItDNA</youtube>|Playmates x Nerdist}} | |||
{{vid|<youtube width="300" height="169">SiV-z4_rwfI</youtube>|Exhibit in Syntrend, Taipei}} | |||
{{vid|<youtube width="300" height="169">cBOfFvHMVrU</youtube>|Exhibit in Syntrend, Taipei}} | |||
{{vid|<youtube width="300" height="169">tPy8sDVEGAw</youtube>|Exhibit in Syntrend, Taipei}} | |||
{{vid|<youtube width="300" height="169">73JzAwFtn44</youtube>|Exhibit in Syntrend, Taipei}} | |||
{{vid|<youtube width="300" height="169">HD0Pxgi8nf0</youtube>|Exhibit in Syntrend, Taipei}} | |||
{{vid|<youtube width="300" height="169">WaK6bIN6lBY</youtube>|Several Playmates Godzilla and Kong toys at the ''[[Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire]]'' Premiere in TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, California, USA}} | |||
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==Trivia== | |||
*In ''[[Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire]]'', two figures from Playmates' ''[[Godzilla vs. Kong]]'' toyline appears in [[Bernie Hayes]]'s recording room. | |||
==External links== | |||
*[https://playmatestoys.com/brand/godzilla-x-kong-the-new-empire/ ''Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire'' toyline on the official Playmates site] | |||
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20230608024016/https://playmatestoys.com/brands/godzilla-vs.-kong-movie/ Monsterverse toyline on the official Playmates site (archived)] | |||
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20210817204010/https://playmatestoys.com/brands/godzilla-vs.-kong-movie/ ''Godzilla vs. Kong'' toyline on the official Playmates site (archived)] | |||
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20230628134637/https://playmatestoys.com/brands/toho-series-classic-godzilla-and-kong/toys/classic-basic/ Toho Series Classic Godzilla and Kong toyline on the official Playmates site (archived)] | |||
*[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJJnhr2bJyUbOeN9xJ7IACw Playmates ''Godzilla vs. Kong'' YouTube channel] | *[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJJnhr2bJyUbOeN9xJ7IACw Playmates ''Godzilla vs. Kong'' YouTube channel] | ||
*[https://www.planetfun.co.nz/brand/monsterverse/ Monsterverse toyline on Planet Fun] | |||
**[https://www.planetfun.co.nz/competitions/godzilla-x-kong/ ''Godzilla x Kong'' competition] | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Playmates Toys is a Hong Kong-based company responsible for producing children's toys based on various media properties such as Ben 10, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, King Kong, and Godzilla. It also produced the toy line for the 2021 film Godzilla vs. Kong, and continues to produce figures from Legendary Pictures' Monsterverse, with a new line planned for the next film in the series, Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire.[1]
Kong: The 8th Wonder of the World (2005)
In 2005, Playmates released a line of toys to tie in with Peter Jackson's King Kong. It consisted of several different kinds of figures.
6" figures
The 6-inch figures in the line generally come in sets of one or two, along with several smaller human figures. The King Kong figures each have some sort of gimmick that distinguishes them from the others or allows them to interact with another specific figure. For example, the Kong that comes with the juvenile Vastatosaurus rex has the ability to pull apart the V-rex's jaws, while the Kong sold with the Piranhadon can hold the Piranhadon in a headlock.
The six-inch scale figure sets are:
- Kong vs Venatosaurus
- Kong vs Juvenile V-Rex (includes Ann Darrow)
- Kong vs Piranhadon
- Kong vs Terapusmordax (includes three Terapusmordax)
- Foetodon (includes five humans)
- Vastatosaurus rex (includes Weta-rex and three humans)
- Creatures of Skull Island (includes three humans)
- Gripping Kong (includes Ann Darrow and Weta-rex)
Kong vs Venatosaurus
Kong vs Piranhadon
Creatures of Skull Island
Gripping Kong
Skull Island playset
The Skull Island playset is designed for use with the 6-inch scale figures. It consists of several pieces, and includes several human figures and a raft.
Skull Island playset
Large-scale figures
There are three larger-scale figures released in the line. These figures are 12 inches tall and can make sounds. Despite being larger in scale, these figures come with the same human figures included with the six-inch figures. The Bull V-Rex figure can actually swallow the human figures whole, which can then be recovered from a hatch on the underside of the figure.
Plushes
There are two different King Kong plushes released as part of the line. The larger plush makes roaring sounds when one pushes down on its chest.
Costumes
There are two separate King Kong costume sets: Electronic Kong Arms and Kong Face and Chains. The Kong arms are oversized gloves made to resemble Kong's hands that function similar to the popular "Hulk Hands" gloves, making sounds when they strike an object. The Kong Face and Chains consist of a King Kong mask and breakaway plastic chains.
Kong arms
Kong face and chains
Kong vs V-Rex Battling Game
A variation of the classic "Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots" game, the Kong vs V-Rex battling game includes a Kong and V-Rex piece, each on a base attached to a control stick. The players use the stick to make the figures punch each other until one collapses.
Godzilla and Kong (2019-2021)
Playmates unveiled figures of a 12-inch Godzilla (2004) and Kong from Kong: Skull Island, along with Godzilla (2016), SpaceGodzilla, and Destoroyah in the 6.5-inch scale, at Brand Licensing Europe 2019. Beginning in December 2019, the company released a Walmart-exclusive line of figures of monsters from both the Godzilla and King Kong series in anticipation of the release of Godzilla vs. Kong. The previously-revealed figures were joined by a 6.5-inch Kong, Gigan (2004), and Godzilla (2004). Reissues of five Bandai America vinyl figures in Playmates packaging also began to appear in 2020: Godzilla (1954), King Ghidorah (2001), Mechagodzilla (1974), Godzilla (1999), and Godzilla (1968). In an interview with Toho Kingdom, Vice President of Marketing John Stelzner revealed that the company would be releasing soft vinyl 6.5-inch figures of Burning Godzilla and Jet Jaguar in spring 2021, followed by "a few new monsters" and another 12-inch Godzilla figure in the fall.[2] The line became available to other retailers, such as Target, in April.[2] In August 2021, Rodan (1956) and Gorosaurus (1968) figures were unveiled on Target's website.[3][4]
12" Godzilla (2004)
12" Godzilla (2004)
12" Godzilla (2004) box back
12" Kong
12" Kong
12" Kong
Godzilla (2016)
SpaceGodzilla
Destoroyah
Gigan (2004)
Gigan (2004)
6.5" Kong
6.5" Kong
6.5" Kong
6.5" Godzilla (2004)
6.5" Godzilla (2004)
King Ghidorah (2001)
Mechagodzilla (1974)
Godzilla (1968)
Godzilla (1954)
Godzilla (1999)
Godzilla (1995)
Jet Jaguar
Rodan (1956)
Rodan (1956)
Gorosaurus (1968)
Gorosaurus (1968)
Gorosaurus (1968)
Godzilla figures
box backGodzilla figures
box backGodzilla figures
box backGodzilla figures
box backPlaymates figures (right) on display at Brand Licensing Europe 2019
Godzilla vs. Kong (2020-2021)
Wave 1
Giant figures
After low-res images of many figures from Playmates' Godzilla vs. Kong toyline leaked online earlier in the year, listings for 11" Godzilla and King Kong figures appeared on Walmart.com on July 16, 2020.[5][6] Though they quickly went out of stock, those who managed to order them received them within days.
6" figures
After finding the Giant figures, fans rapidly discovered Walmart.com listings for 6" figures, starting with one of Kong holding an axe.[7] They began appearing in stores shortly thereafter.
6" Kong with Battle-Axe
6" Kong with Battle-Axe
6" Kong with Battle-Axe
6" Godzilla with Heat Ray
6" Godzilla with Heat Ray
6" Godzilla with Heat Ray
6" Godzilla with Heat Ray
6" Godzilla with Radio Tower
6" Godzilla with Radio Tower
6" Godzilla with Radio Tower
6" Godzilla with Radio Tower
Skullcrawler with HEAV
Skullcrawler with HEAV
Skullcrawler with HEAV
Skullcrawler with HEAV
Wave 2
Mega figures
Images for two new 13" figures, Mega Heat-Ray Godzilla and Mega Punching Kong were found online. The figures feature light and sound gimmicks.
13" Mega Punching Kong
13" Mega Punching Kong
13" Mega Punching Kong
13" Mega Punching Kong
13" Mega Heat-Ray Godzilla
13" Mega Heat-Ray Godzilla
13" Mega Heat-Ray Godzilla
13" Mega Heat-Ray Godzilla
Unreleased armored Mega Godzilla
Prototype Mega Kong and armored Mega Godzilla packaging
Unreleased Mega Mechagodzilla
Unreleased Mega Mechagodzilla
Giant figure
Walmart first stocked the 11" Mechagodzilla figure in March 2021.
11" Giant Mechagodzilla
11" Giant Mechagodzilla
6" figures
Playmates released the second wave of Godzilla vs. Kong figures in early 2021.[8] The Kong and Warbat figures, which were revealed on the back of Wave 1 packaging, became available in the United Kingdom and several other countries in January. They came to Walmarts in the United States in early March, along with Mechagodzilla and the Hong Kong Battle repaints.
Warbat with Osprey
Warbat with Osprey
Warbat with Osprey
Kong with Fighter Jet
Kong with Fighter Jet
Kong with Fighter Jet
Kong with Fighter Jet
Mechagodzilla with HEAV
Mechagodzilla with HEAV
Mechagodzilla with HEAV
Hong Kong Battle Godzilla
Hong Kong Battle Godzilla
Hong Kong Battle Kong
Hong Kong Battle Kong
Supercharged Godzilla with Fighter Jet
Supercharged Godzilla with Fighter Jet
Early name for Supercharged Godzilla
Prototype Mechagodzilla figure
Battle Roar figures
Two 6" figures with sound gimmicks labeled "Battle Roar Godzilla" and "Battle Roar Kong" were first sighted in China in early 2021.[9] They were released in North America later that same year.
Battle Roar Godzilla
Battle Roar Godzilla
Battle Roar Kong
Battle Roar Kong
Wave 3
Repaints of the 6" Kong with Fighter Jet and Mechagodzilla figures were stocked in Walmarts beginning in August 2021. Mechagodzilla's Proton Scream accessory is a repaint of Godzilla's heat ray.
Antarctic Kong with Osprey
Antarctic Kong with Osprey
Battle Mechagodzilla with Proton Scream
Battle Mechagodzilla with Proton Scream
Miniature figures
An eBay seller from Hong Kong listed various small 2" Godzilla vs. Kong figures at the end of January 2021. Other eBayers in Hong Kong and Taiwan have since offered them as well. Playmates stated that it did not have "any plans" to make them available in the United States at the time,[10] although they were sighted at a Toys 'R' Us in Canada in July.[11] The figures finally began to be sold at Target in the United States in April of 2022, combined together in a six-pack.
Godzilla
Kong
Warbat
Skullcrawler
Collectable Figures pack
Back of the packaging
Plushes
Godzilla and Kong plushes were revealed in early March 2021.
Monsterverse (2022-)
A 2021 press release from Playmates mentioned plans to release toys for the "broader MonsterVerse" in 2022.[12] The first such figure, a Battle Roar Mechagodzilla, was found in China in January 2022.[13] Other figures in this line, as revealed in leaked photos from Toy Fair 2022 in London, include a figure of Godzilla from 2014's Godzilla,[14] new figures of Godzilla and Kong from during the Tasman Sea battle from Godzilla vs. Kong,[14] a figure of Kong that includes his makeshift flail from Kong: Skull Island, and King Ghidorah, along with re-releases of Battle Mechagodzilla, Hong Kong Battle Godzilla, Supercharged Godzilla, Hong Kong Battle Kong, and Antarctic Kong. According to Playmates, these figures will no longer be sold exclusively at Walmart, but at "all mass retailers."[15]
Wave 1
The first wave of Playmates' new MonsterVerse line was announced for release beginning in spring 2022. It consists of Battle Roar Mechagodzilla, City Destruction Godzilla, Ferocious Kong, and re-releases of Kong with Battle-Axe, Supercharged Godzilla, Antarctic Kong, Battle Mechagodzilla, Battle Roar Godzilla, and Battle Roar Kong. On March 13, 2022, a two-pack set of "City Battle" Godzilla and Kong figures was found in Target.[16] A three-piece diorama of a destroyed Hong Kong was included, along with previously released accessories of a HEAV and fighter jet.
Battle Roar Mechagodzilla
City Destruction Godzilla with Tank
City Destruction Godzilla with Tank
Ferocious Kong with Helicopter and Chain Propeller
Ferocious Kong with Helicopter and Chain Propeller
City Battle Figures & Diorama Set
City Battle Figures & Diorama Set
Wave 2
Photos of two "Titan Tech" Godzilla and Kong figures were first taken in China and posted on June 18, 2022.[17] The figures feature a transforming gimmick, which covers them in armor. The Titan Tech Godzilla figure resembles the leaked scrapped version of the Mega Godzilla figure from the Godzilla vs. Kong toy line, which featured red battle armor, while the Titan Tech Godzilla features blue armor. A King Ghidorah figure was soon listed on Smyths Toys' official website, with a release date of July 2022.[18] The figure sports a removable chest piece, which reveals battle damage underneath.
Titan Tech Godzilla
Titan Tech Godzilla (transformed)
Titan Tech Kong
Titan Tech Kong (transformed)
Ultimate Titan King Ghidorah
Ultimate Titan King Ghidorah
Wave 3
On July 19, 2023, the official Playmates YouTube channel revealed a Titan Tech Rodan figure.[19] On October 8, a 5-piece Hollow Earth diorama set including variants of Godzilla and Kong figures from Godzilla vs. Kong was revealed. The Kong figure's color scheme represents the character's appearance during the battle axe charging scene in the film, whereas the Godzilla figure's coloration matches the Hollow Earth's environment.
Titan Tech Rodan
Titan Tech Rodan (transformed)
Hollow Earth Figures & Diorama Set
Hollow Earth Figures & Diorama Set
3" figures
Five Below began selling exclusive 3" figures of Godzilla, Kong, and Mechagodzilla beginning in 2022. The figures retail for $5 apiece.
Godzilla
Godzilla
Kong
Kong
Mechagodzilla
Mechagodzilla
Toho Series (2022-2023)
A new line of figures based on films and media produced specifically by Toho was revealed through leaked photographs of a display at Toy Fair 2022 in London. Figures in this line include completely new sculpts of Godzilla 2016 and Godzilla Terrestris, along with re-releases of both the 12" and 6" Godzilla 2004, Gigan 2004, Kong, SpaceGodzilla, Destoroyah, Burning Godzilla, Gorosaurus, and Rodan 1956.
Wave 1
The first wave of Playmates' Toho Series was announced for release in spring 2022. It includes Godzilla 2016, Godzilla Terrestris, Godzilla Ultima, and re-releases of both the 6" and 12" Godzilla 2004, Rodan 1956, and Gorosaurus.
12" Godzilla (2004)
6" Godzilla (2004)
Wave 2
Images of an 11" Godzilla 1954 figure leaked online in July 2022,[20] and the figure was released that September. Photos of a Baragon figure from Frankenstein vs. Baragon were uploaded online on January 5, 2023.[21] Playmates announced that this figure would become available in Target and through online retailers later that month.[22] Playmates announced an end to new Toho Series figures on June 20.[23]
Baragon (1965)
Baragon (1965)
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire (2023-)
Playmates announced its Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire toyline on June 20, 2023, but did not officially reveal the first wave of figures prior to their appearance in Walmart stores in late December. This wave notably gave fans their first clear look at Shimo's design, as the Titan had yet to appear in any posters or trailers for the film.
Wave 1
Giant figures
Giant Kong with B.E.A.S.T. Glove
Giant Godzilla Evolved
Giant Shimo
6" figures
Each figure comes with at least one accessory, while Suko is a two-pack.
6" Shimo with Frost Bite Blast
6" Godzilla with Heat Ray
6" Godzilla Evolved
6" Kong with B.E.A.S.T. Glove
6" Skar King with Whipslash
3.25” Suko with Titanus Doug
Versus 2-Pack
Playmates produced two Godzilla x Kong diorama sets, continuing a subline established in their Monsterverse line. The Godzilla vs. Shimo set includes breath weapon effects pieces for both Titans, a two-piece blue Hollow Earth Crystal Diorama, and a two-piece Bone Cage Diorama, while the Kong vs. Skar King set comes with a removable Whipslash, a HEAV, a two-piece purple Hollow Earth Crystal Diorama, and a two-piece Lava Falls Diorama. The figures in these packs are all repaints of figures from the 6" inch lines.
Kong vs. Skar King
Godzilla vs. Shimo
Battle Roar figures
Introduced in Playmates' Godzilla vs. Kong line, Battle Roar figures have sound gimmicks activated by pressing a button on the back of the figure. A Shimo figure was revealed at Spring Fling 2024.[24]
Battle Roar Kong
Battle Roar Godzilla Evolved
Battle Roar Skar King
Battle Roar Shimo
Titan Roar Masks
When the mouth of a Titan Roar Mask is opened, it makes sounds, similar to the Godzilla mask produced by Jakks Pacific as part of its Godzilla: King of the Monsters toyline.
Godzilla Titan Roar Mask
Kong Titan Roar Mask
Hollow Earth Crystals with Surprise Monsters
This blind-box set includes:
While there is no connection between the color of a crystal and the Titan inside, the shape of the "bubble" containing each Titan varies in shape and can be glimpsed through the transparent crystals, allowing them to be identified before purchase.[25]
Minifigures
The Godzilla Evolved, Kong with B.E.A.S.T. Glove, Skar King, and Shimo figures are identical to those in the Hollow Earth Crystals with Surprise Monsters subline.
Shimo
Skar King
Kong with B.E.A.S.T. Glove
Godzilla Evolved
Titanus Doug
Suko
Kong
Godzilla
Titan Evolution
On December 24, Playmates released a instructional video for a Titan Evolution Godzilla.
Titan Evolution Godzilla
3" minifigures
3" Kong with B.E.A.S.T. Glove minifigure
3" Skar King
3" Shimo
3" Godzilla Evolved
Bucket of Mini Monsters
A Bucket of Mini Monsters was revealed at London Toy Fair in January 2024. Its contents are unknown.
Bucket of Mini Monsters
24" figures
24" figures of Godzilla Evolved and Kong with the B.E.A.S.T. Glove and the Battle-Axe were revealed at London Toy Fair in January 2024.
24" Godzilla Evolved
24" Kong
13" Mega Figures
Another large Godzilla Evolved figure was revealed at London Toy Fair, appearing to feature light and water mist effects similar to that of Jada Toys' Heat Ray Breath Godzilla R/C figure. A Mega Kong was revealed at Spring Fling 2024, with a similar gimmick to the 2021 release.[24]
Mega Heat Ray Godzilla
Mega Punching Kong
Videos
Commercials
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Trivia
- In Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, two figures from Playmates' Godzilla vs. Kong toyline appears in Bernie Hayes's recording room.
External links
- Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire toyline on the official Playmates site
- Monsterverse toyline on the official Playmates site (archived)
- Godzilla vs. Kong toyline on the official Playmates site (archived)
- Toho Series Classic Godzilla and Kong toyline on the official Playmates site (archived)
- Playmates Godzilla vs. Kong YouTube channel
- Monsterverse toyline on Planet Fun
References
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