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'''Trendmasters''' was the primary ''[[Godzilla (franchise)|Godzilla]]'' toy manufacturer in the [[United States]] in the 1990s. Aside from its classic ''Godzilla'' lines, Trendmasters released a line for the [[Godzilla (1998 film)|1998 American ''GODZILLA'' film]] and even had a brief ''[[Gamera (franchise)|Gamera]]'' toy line. Many of the company's classic ''Godzilla'' figures had multiple variations ranging from packaging differences to color and whether they made sounds or not. The two main lines for the classic ''Godzilla'' series were King of the Monsters and Godzilla Wars. There was a third line called Godzilla: Doom Island, which only saw a minor release through Trendmasters' online store.
'''Trendmasters''' was the primary ''[[Godzilla (franchise)|Godzilla]]'' toy manufacturer in the [[United States]] in the 1990s. Aside from its classic ''Godzilla'' lines, Trendmasters released a line for the [[GODZILLA (1998 film)|1998 American ''GODZILLA'' film]] and even had a brief ''[[Gamera (franchise)|Gamera]]'' toy line. Many of the company's classic ''Godzilla'' figures had multiple variations ranging from packaging differences to color and whether they made sounds or not. The two main lines for the classic ''Godzilla'' series were King of the Monsters and Godzilla Wars. There was a third line called Godzilla: Doom Island, which only saw a minor release through Trendmasters' online store.
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==King of the Monsters==
==King of the Monsters==
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===6-inch figures===
===6-inch figures===
The 6-inch figures either had sound or no sound at all included with the figures. Included with them are collector cards. The Kmart exclusives come with tiny army men and a tank, but left out the collector card, while the regular sound versions come with the army men, the tank, and a collector card. Despite the size classification being 6 inches, some of the toys range from 5-6 inches. The 6-inch figures are:
The 6-inch figures either had sound or no sound at all included with the figures. Included with them are collector cards. The Kmart exclusives come with tiny army men and a tank, but left out the collector card, while the regular sound versions come with the army men, the tank, and a collector card. Despite the size classification being 6 inches, some of the toys range from 5-6 inches. The 6-inch figures are:
*[[Godzilla]] (versions: glowing eyes; with sound; Kmart exclusive with sound)
*[[Godzilla]] (versions: glowing eyes; no sound; with sound; Kmart exclusive with sound)
*Godzilla (Supercharged) (versions: glowing eyes; with sound)
*Godzilla (Supercharged) (versions: glowing eyes; with sound)
*[[King Ghidorah]] (versions: no sound; with sound; Kmart exclusive with sound)
*[[King Ghidorah]] (versions: no sound; with sound; Kmart exclusive with sound)
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===10-inch figures===
===10-inch figures===
All of the 10-inch figures have electronics in them, as well as motion-sensors that allow the monster to roar whenever their sensors detect movement. Unlike the 6-inch figures, these did not come with collector cards. The sizes of these figures range from 8-10 inches. The 10-inch figures are: 
All of the 10-inch figures have electronics in them, as well as motion-sensors that allow the monster to roar whenever their sensors detect movement. Unlike the 6-inch figures, these did not come with collector cards, but each figure did include a bonus comic book entitled ''[[Godzilla: King of the Monsters - Monster Island Unleashed!]]''. The sizes of these figures range from 8-10 inches. The 10-inch figures are: 
*[[Godzilla]]
*[[Godzilla]]
*Godzilla (Supercharged)
*Godzilla (Supercharged)
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===Godzilla Force===
===Godzilla Force===
Sort of a precursor to the [[1998]] ''[[Godzilla (1998 film)|GODZILLA]]'' toy line's human figures, Trendmasters made figures of humans and the ''[[Garuda]]'' that were part of a group called Godzilla Force, similar to the [[G-Force]] organization from the last three [[Heisei era|Heisei]] ''Godzilla'' films. The figures come with battle armor, weapons, a Godzilla Force badge, and a collectible trading card. The ''Garuda'' toy came with its own smaller pilot figure. These toys are only 4 inches tall, with the ''Garuda'' being 4 inches long. Figures that are part of Godzilla Force include:
Sort of a precursor to the [[1998]] ''[[GODZILLA (1998 film)|GODZILLA]]'' toy line's human figures, Trendmasters made figures of humans and the ''[[Garuda]]'' that were part of a group called Godzilla Force, similar to the [[G-Force]] organization from the last three [[Heisei era|Heisei]] ''Godzilla'' films. The figures come with battle armor, weapons, a Godzilla Force badge, and a collectible trading card. The ''Garuda'' toy came with its own smaller pilot figure. These toys are only 4 inches tall, with the ''Garuda'' being 4 inches long. Figures that are part of Godzilla Force include:
*David Easton
*David Easton
*Peter Richards
*Peter Richards
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*Godzilla vs. [[Rodan]] in [[New York City|New York]] (versions: regular Godzilla head; Supercharged Godzilla head)
*Godzilla vs. [[Rodan]] in [[New York City|New York]] (versions: regular Godzilla head; Supercharged Godzilla head)
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<gallery widths="120" position="center" spacing="small" captionalign="center">
Ghidorah-SF photo.JPG|Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah in San Fransico
File:Ghidorah-SF photo.JPG|Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah in San Francisco
trendmaster-headset-gvmgopen.JPG|Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla in Los Angeles
File:Trendmaster-headset-gvmgopen.JPG|Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla in Los Angeles
Rodan-NY photo.JPG|Godzilla vs. Rodan in New York
File:Rodan-NY photo.JPG|Godzilla vs. Rodan in New York
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===Wind-Ups===
===Wind-Ups===
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MechaKingGhidorahVsDinosaurs-Front.jpg|Mecha-King Ghidorah vs. ''Velociraptor''s and ''Pteranodon''
MechaKingGhidorahVsDinosaurs-Front.jpg|Mecha-King Ghidorah vs. ''Velociraptor''s and ''Pteranodon''
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</gallery>
==[[Godzilla (1998 film)|''GODZILLA'' (1998)]]==
==[[GODZILLA (1998 film)|''GODZILLA'' (1998)]]==
Trendmasters produced a short-lived toy line for the [[Godzilla (1998 film)|1998 American film]], featuring several figures of [[Godzilla (TriStar)|Godzilla]], the [[Baby Godzilla (TriStar)|Baby Godzilla]]s, a few human characters from the film, and several military weapons and vehicles. A second line was planned but never released. A line for the [[Godzilla: The Series|animated series]] was also planned, but was cancelled after Trendmasters went bankrupt.
Trendmasters produced a short-lived toy line for the [[GODZILLA (1998 film)|1998 American film]], featuring several figures of [[Godzilla (TriStar)|Godzilla]], the [[Baby Godzilla (TriStar)|Baby Godzilla]]s, a few human characters from the film, and several military weapons and vehicles. A second line was planned but never released. A line for the [[Godzilla: The Series|animated series]] was also planned, but was cancelled after Trendmasters went bankrupt.
===Godzilla===
===Godzilla===
*Combat Claw [[Godzilla (TriStar)|Godzilla]]
*Combat Claw [[Godzilla (TriStar)|Godzilla]]
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Gamera: Guardian of the Universe was a short-lived ''[[Gamera (franchise)|Gamera]]'' toy line produced by Trendmasters in the late 1990s. The line included figures of [[Gamera]] and several of his classic enemies.
Gamera: Guardian of the Universe was a short-lived ''[[Gamera (franchise)|Gamera]]'' toy line produced by Trendmasters in the late 1990s. The line included figures of [[Gamera]] and several of his classic enemies.
===Figures===
===Figures===
*[[Gamera]] with Fireball Missile Blast
*[[Gamera]] with Fireball Missile Blast (versions: with sound; no sound)
*[[Gyaos]] with Firing Sonic Beam
*[[Gyaos]] with Firing Sonic Beam (versions: with sound; no sound)
*[[Guiron|Guilon]] with Firing Saber Fin
*[[Guiron|Guilon]] with Firing Saber Fin (versions: with sound; no sound)
*[[Jiger]] with Firing Terror Talon
*[[Jiger]] with Firing Terror Talon (versions: with sound; no sound)
*[[Viras]] with Thrashing Tentacle Attack
*[[Viras]] with Thrashing Tentacle Attack (versions: with sound; no sound)
*[[Zigra]] with Firing Paralysis Beam
*[[Zigra]] with Firing Paralysis Beam (versions: with sound; no sound)
*Roaring Gamera with Fireball Missile Blast
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<gallery widths="120" position="center" captionalign="center" spacing="small">
Trendmasters Gamera.jpg|Gamera
Trendmasters Gamera.jpg|Gamera
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Trendmasters Viras.jpg|Viras
Trendmasters Viras.jpg|Viras
Trendmasters Zigra.jpg|Zigra
Trendmasters Zigra.jpg|Zigra
Trendmasters Gamera Back.jpg
Trendmasters Gamera Back.jpg|The back of the packaging
1998-trendmasters-gamera-guardian 1 ad4bb3ffca2f6cd33079e2fac7a04588.jpg|Roaring Gamera with Fireball Missile Blast
1998-trendmasters-gamera-guardian 1 ad4bb3ffca2f6cd33079e2fac7a04588.jpg|Roaring Gamera with Fireball Missile Blast
Trendmasters GTS and Gamera Ad.jpg|Advertisement for Trendmasters' Gamera line and cancelled ''[[Godzilla: The Series]]'' line  
Trendmasters GTS and Gamera Ad.jpg|Advertisement for Trendmasters' Gamera: Guardian of the Universe toy line and its cancelled ''[[Godzilla: The Series]]'' toy line  
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==Cancelled releases==
==Cancelled releases==
===King Kong: The Ultimate Beast===
===King Kong: The Ultimate Beast===
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===Second ''GODZILLA'' (1998) line===
===Second ''GODZILLA'' (1998) line===
A second line for the [[Godzilla (1998 film)|1998 American film]] was planned for a release during the holiday season of 1998, but due to the first line's poor sales it was cancelled. However, prototypes from the line exist, several of which are just repaints of figures from the first line.
A second line for the [[GODZILLA (1998 film)|1998 American film]] was planned for a release during the holiday season of 1998, but due to the first line's poor sales it was cancelled. However, prototypes from the line exist, several of which are just repaints of figures from the first line.
*Nuclear Glow [[Godzilla (TriStar)|Godzilla]]
*Nuclear Glow [[Godzilla (TriStar)|Godzilla]]
*Steel Attack Godzilla
*Steel Attack Godzilla
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===''Godzilla: The Series'' line===
===''Godzilla: The Series'' line===
Another line of figures was planned to coincide with ''[[Godzilla: The Series]]'', but it was cancelled when Trendmasters went bankrupt. Like the unreleased second line for ''[[Godzilla (1998 film)|GODZILLA]]'', prototypes of figures from this line exist.
Another line of figures was planned to coincide with ''[[Godzilla: The Series]]'', but it was cancelled when Trendmasters went bankrupt. Like the unreleased second line for ''[[GODZILLA (1998 film)|GODZILLA]]'', prototypes of figures from this line exist.
*Ultimate [[Godzilla (Godzilla: The Series)|Animated Godzilla]] (repaint of Ultimate Godzilla)
*Ultimate [[Godzilla (Godzilla: The Series)|Animated Godzilla]] (repaint of Ultimate Godzilla)
*Deluxe Godzilla
*Deluxe Godzilla
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8572238553 b501064002 b.jpg|Human figure prototypes
8572605431 cc9090e591 b.jpg|N.I.G.E.L. prototypes
8572605431 cc9090e591 b.jpg|N.I.G.E.L. prototypes
Trendmasters GTS and Gamera Ad.jpg|Advertisement for Trendmasters' ''[[Godzilla: The Series]]'' and Gamera lines
Trendmasters GTS and Gamera Ad.jpg|Advertisement for Trendmasters' ''[[Godzilla: The Series]]'' and Gamera: Guardian of the Universe toy lines
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</gallery>
Had the line been released, the next planned figures would have included [[El Gusano Gigante]], a [[Cyber Fly]], and a [[Mutant Rat]].<ref name="SciFi Japan">[https://www.scifijapan.com/merchandise/godzilla-the-series-the-lost-trendmasters-toy-line GODZILLA: THE SERIES- The Lost Trendmasters Toy Line - SciFi Japan]</ref>
Had the toy line been released, the next planned figures would have included [[El Gusano Gigante]], a [[Cyber Fly]], and a [[Mutant Rat]].<ref name="SciFi Japan">[https://www.scifijapan.com/merchandise/godzilla-the-series-the-lost-trendmasters-toy-line GODZILLA: THE SERIES- The Lost Trendmasters Toy Line - SciFi Japan]</ref>
 
==Videos==
==Videos==
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*Trendmasters produced figures of [[Battra]], [[Mecha-King Ghidorah]], [[SpaceGodzilla]], and [[Destoroyah]] several years before the films in which they were introduced were released in the [[United States]]. Furthermore, many of Trendmasters' figures of existing [[kaiju]] were based on their [[Heisei era|Heisei]] designs, such as with [[Mechagodzilla (Heisei)|Mechagodzilla]] and [[Moguera|MOGUERA]], even though the films featuring those designs had not yet been released in the U.S.
*Trendmasters produced figures of [[Battra]], [[Mecha-King Ghidorah]], [[SpaceGodzilla]], and [[Destoroyah]] several years before the films in which they were introduced were released in the [[United States]]. Furthermore, many of Trendmasters' figures of existing [[kaiju]] were based on their [[Heisei era|Heisei]] designs, such as with [[Mechagodzilla (Heisei)|Mechagodzilla]] and [[Moguera|MOGUERA]], even though the films featuring those designs had not yet been released in the U.S.
*Trendmasters [[Godzilla]] and Mecha-King Ghidorah toys appear in ''[[wikipedia:Independence Day (1996 film)|Independence Day]]'', the film [[Roland Emmerich]] directed prior to ''[[Godzilla (1998 film)|GODZILLA]]''.
*Trendmasters [[Godzilla]] and Mecha-King Ghidorah toys appear in ''[[wikipedia:Independence Day (1996 film)|Independence Day]]'', the film [[Roland Emmerich]] directed prior to ''[[GODZILLA (1998 film)|GODZILLA]]''.
*Several of Trendmasters' figures for the 1998 film were distributed in [[Japan]] by [[Bandai]].
*Several of Trendmasters' figures for the 1998 film were distributed in [[Japan]] by [[Bandai]].
*[[Toho]] would later perform a 3D scan of Trendmasters' Ultimate [[ToraGoji|Godzilla]] figure to create [[Zilla]]'s CGI model for ''[[Godzilla Final Wars]]''.<ref name ="SciFi Japan"/>
*[[Toho]] would later perform a 3D scan of Trendmasters' Ultimate [[ToraGoji|Godzilla]] figure to create [[Zilla]]'s CGI model for ''[[Godzilla Final Wars]]''.<ref name ="SciFi Japan"/>
*Trendmasters' Gamera: Guardian of the Universe line includes all of [[Gamera]]'s enemies from the [[Showa era|Showa series]] except for [[Barugon]].
*Trendmasters' Gamera: Guardian of the Universe line includes all of [[Gamera]]'s enemies from the [[Showa era|Showa series]] except for [[Barugon]].
*Trendmasters released a comic book titled ''[[Monster Island Unleashed]]'' to promote its first wave of ''Godzilla'' figures in [[1994]]. The comic is notable for being the first American ''Godzilla'' comic to feature [[Mothra]], [[Rodan]], [[King Ghidorah]] (as [[Mecha-King Ghidorah]]), or [[Mechagodzilla (Heisei)|Mechagodzilla]]. The only American comic beforehand to include any other [[Toho]] kaiju beside Godzilla was [[Cinema Shares]]' [[1976]] [[Godzilla vs. Megalon (comic)|promotional comic]] for ''[[Godzilla vs. Megalon]]''.
*Trendmasters released a comic book titled ''[[Monster Island Unleashed]]'' to promote its first wave of ''Godzilla'' figures in [[1994]]. The comic is notable for being the first American ''Godzilla'' comic to feature [[Mothra]], [[Rodan]], [[King Ghidorah]] (as [[Mecha-King Ghidorah]]), or [[Mechagodzilla (Heisei)|Mechagodzilla]]. The only American comic beforehand to include any other [[Toho]] kaiju beside Godzilla was [[Cinema Shares]]' [[1976]] [[Godzilla vs. Megalon (comic)|promotional comic]] for ''[[Godzilla vs. Megalon]]''.
*Trendmasters created several unique [[trademark icons]] for each of the "Big Five" kaiju which appear on the packaging for their toys, featuring artwork of their toys of the monsters in place of the original artwork used on [[Toho]]'s icons. Unique icons for [[TriStar Pictures|TriStar]]'s versions of [[Godzilla (TriStar)|Godzilla]] and [[Baby Godzilla (TriStar)|Baby Godzilla]] from the [[Godzilla (1998 film)|1998 film]] also appeared on some of Trendmasters' toys.
*Trendmasters created several unique [[trademark icons]] for each of the "Big Five" kaiju which appear on the packaging for their toys, featuring artwork of their toys of the monsters in place of the original artwork used on [[Toho]]'s icons. Unique icons for [[TriStar Pictures|TriStar]]'s versions of [[Godzilla (TriStar)|Godzilla]] and [[Baby Godzilla (TriStar)|Baby Godzilla]] from the [[GODZILLA (1998 film)|1998 film]] also appeared on some of Trendmasters' toys.


==External links==
==External links==

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Trendmasters was the primary Godzilla toy manufacturer in the United States in the 1990s. Aside from its classic Godzilla lines, Trendmasters released a line for the 1998 American GODZILLA film and even had a brief Gamera toy line. Many of the company's classic Godzilla figures had multiple variations ranging from packaging differences to color and whether they made sounds or not. The two main lines for the classic Godzilla series were King of the Monsters and Godzilla Wars. There was a third line called Godzilla: Doom Island, which only saw a minor release through Trendmasters' online store.

King of the Monsters

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King of the Monsters was the first main line of Trendmasters' classic Godzilla figures. They were released in 1994 in various retail stores. There were multiple releases of certain characters like Godzilla, Rodan, King Ghidorah, and Mothra in different size ranges.

6-inch figures

The 6-inch figures either had sound or no sound at all included with the figures. Included with them are collector cards. The Kmart exclusives come with tiny army men and a tank, but left out the collector card, while the regular sound versions come with the army men, the tank, and a collector card. Despite the size classification being 6 inches, some of the toys range from 5-6 inches. The 6-inch figures are:

  • Godzilla (versions: glowing eyes; no sound; with sound; Kmart exclusive with sound)
  • Godzilla (Supercharged) (versions: glowing eyes; with sound)
  • King Ghidorah (versions: no sound; with sound; Kmart exclusive with sound)
  • Mothra (versions: no sound; with sound, Kmart exclusive with sound)
  • Mechagodzilla (versions: no sound; with sound; Kmart exclusive with sound)
  • Rodan (versions: no sound; with sound; Kmart exclusive with sound)
  • Biollante (versions: with sound; no sound)
  • Mecha-King Ghidorah (versions: no sound; with sound; Kmart exclusive with sound)
  • Battra (versions: with sound; no sound)
  • Gigan (versions: no sound; with sound)
  • Godzilla (glowing eyes version)

    Godzilla (glowing eyes version)

  • Godzilla (sound version)

    Godzilla (sound version)

  • Godzilla (Kmart exclusive with sound)

    Godzilla (Kmart exclusive with sound)

  • Godzilla

    Godzilla

  • Godzilla (Supercharged)

    Godzilla (Supercharged)

  • King Ghidorah

    King Ghidorah

  • King Ghidorah (no sound)

    King Ghidorah (no sound)

  • King Ghidorah (Kmart exclusive with sound)

    King Ghidorah (Kmart exclusive with sound)

  • Mothra (no sound)

    Mothra (no sound)

  • Mothra (Kmart exclusive with sound)

    Mothra (Kmart exclusive with sound)

  • Mechagodzilla

    Mechagodzilla

  • Rodan (with sound)

    Rodan (with sound)

  • Biollante (with sound)

    Biollante (with sound)

  • Mecha-King Ghidorah (no sound)

    Mecha-King Ghidorah (no sound)

  • Battra (with sound)

    Battra (with sound)

  • Gigan (no sound)

    Gigan (no sound)

10-inch figures

All of the 10-inch figures have electronics in them, as well as motion-sensors that allow the monster to roar whenever their sensors detect movement. Unlike the 6-inch figures, these did not come with collector cards, but each figure did include a bonus comic book entitled Godzilla: King of the Monsters - Monster Island Unleashed!. The sizes of these figures range from 8-10 inches. The 10-inch figures are: 

  • Godzilla

    Godzilla

  • Godzilla (Supercharged)

    Godzilla (Supercharged)

  • King Ghidorah

    King Ghidorah

  • Mothra

    Mothra

  • Mechagodzilla (regular)

    Mechagodzilla (regular)

  • Mechagodzilla (JCPenney exclusive)

    Mechagodzilla (JCPenney exclusive)

  • Rodan

    Rodan

  • Mecha-King Ghidorah

    Mecha-King Ghidorah

Bendables

Just as the name implies, these figures' limbs are able to bend with ease, allowing collectors and children alike to pose them in a variety of different ways. Like the 6-inch figures, collectible cards were included with every toy. The figures are 4 inches tall. The Bendable figures are:

  • Godzilla (green version)

    Godzilla (green version)

  • Godzilla (aqua blue version)

    Godzilla (aqua blue version)

  • King Ghidorah

    King Ghidorah

  • Mothra

    Mothra

  • Mechagodzilla

    Mechagodzilla

  • Rodan

    Rodan

Hatchlings

These little toys come with eggs that they could fit inside so that children or collectors can re-enact the monsters "hatching" out of their eggs. These toys are only 2 inches tall. Included with the figures are collectible trading cards. The Hatchling figures are:

  • Godzilla (regular version)

    Godzilla (regular version)

  • Godzilla (crooked neck version)

    Godzilla (crooked neck version)

  • King Ghidorah

    King Ghidorah

  • Mothra

    Mothra

  • Mechagodzilla

    Mechagodzilla

  • Rodan

    Rodan

Walkers

Battery-powered toys that allow the figures to move around, roar, and do attack motions. These figures stand 11-12 inches tall. The two Walker figures are:

  • Godzilla

    Godzilla

  • King Ghidorah

    King Ghidorah

Godzilla Force

Sort of a precursor to the 1998 GODZILLA toy line's human figures, Trendmasters made figures of humans and the Garuda that were part of a group called Godzilla Force, similar to the G-Force organization from the last three Heisei Godzilla films. The figures come with battle armor, weapons, a Godzilla Force badge, and a collectible trading card. The Garuda toy came with its own smaller pilot figure. These toys are only 4 inches tall, with the Garuda being 4 inches long. Figures that are part of Godzilla Force include:

  • David Easton
  • Peter Richards
  • Margaret O'Brien
  • Michael van Horn
  • Garuda
  • David Easton

    David Easton

  • Peter Richards

    Peter Richards

  • Margaret O'Brien

    Margaret O'Brien

  • Michael van Horn

    Michael van Horn

  • Garuda

    Garuda

Figure sets

Figure sets are basically 4-inch Godzilla figures packaged together with various other monsters. Like many other Trendmaster products, they came with collectible trading cards. The figure sets are:

  • Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah (versions: regular; Toys'R'Us exclusive)
  • Godzilla vs. Mothra (versions: regular; Toys'R'Us exclusive)
  • Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla (versions: regular; Toys'R'Us exclusive)
  • Godzilla vs. Rodan (versions: regular; Toys'R'Us exclusive)
  • Godzilla vs. Mecha-King Ghidorah (versions: regular; smooth wing Mecha-King Ghidorah; Toys'R'Us exclusive)
  • JCPenney 3-Pack (includes Godzilla, Rodan, and King Ghidorah)
  • King of the Monsters 40th Anniversary Set (includes Godzilla, Mechagodzilla, Rodan, King Ghidorah, Battra, Mecha-King Ghidorah, Gigan, Mothra, and Biollante)
  • Thundering Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla (Toy Liquidators exclusive)
  • Battling Godzilla vs. Mecha-King Ghidorah (Toy Liquidators exclusive)
  • Supercharged Nuclear Godzilla vs. Battra (Toy Liquidators exclusive)
  • Supercharged Raging Godzilla vs. Gigan (Toy Liquidators exclusive)
  • Supercharged Thundering Godzilla vs. Biollante (Toy Liquidators exclusive)
  • Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah

    Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah

  • Godzilla vs. Mothra

    Godzilla vs. Mothra

  • Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla

    Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla

  • Godzilla vs. Rodan

    Godzilla vs. Rodan

  • Godzilla vs. Mecha-King Ghidorah

    Godzilla vs. Mecha-King Ghidorah

  • JCPenney 3-Pack

    JCPenney 3-Pack

  • King of the Monsters 40th Anniversary Set

    King of the Monsters 40th Anniversary Set

  • Thundering Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla (Toy Liquidators exclusive)

    Thundering Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla (Toy Liquidators exclusive)

  • Battling Godzilla vs. Mecha-King Ghidorah (Toy Liquidators exclusive)

    Battling Godzilla vs. Mecha-King Ghidorah (Toy Liquidators exclusive)

  • Supercharged Nuclear Godzilla vs. Battra (Toy Liquidators exclusive)

    Supercharged Nuclear Godzilla vs. Battra (Toy Liquidators exclusive)

  • Supercharged Raging Godzilla vs. Gigan (Toy Liquidators exclusive)

    Supercharged Raging Godzilla vs. Gigan (Toy Liquidators exclusive)

  • Supercharged Thundering Godzilla vs. Biollante (Toy Liquidators exclusive)

    Supercharged Thundering Godzilla vs. Biollante (Toy Liquidators exclusive)

Micro playsets

Playsets of cities with tiny Godzilla figures and pieces for children and collectors alike to have tiny monster fights in cities. When folded up, the playset becomes Godzilla's head. Collectible trading cards are included in each set. Playsets included:

  • Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah in San Francisco (versions: regular Godzilla head; Supercharged Godzilla head)
  • Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla in Los Angeles (versions: regular Godzilla head; Supercharged Godzilla head)
  • Godzilla vs. Rodan in New York (versions: regular Godzilla head; Supercharged Godzilla head)
  • Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah in San Francisco

    Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah in San Francisco

  • Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla in Los Angeles

    Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla in Los Angeles

  • Godzilla vs. Rodan in New York

    Godzilla vs. Rodan in New York

Wind-Ups

As the name implies, these toys walk, move their limbs, and open their mouths when the wind-up dial on their side was wound up. These figures were 3 inches tall and came with collectible trading cards. Wind-up figures are:

  • Godzilla

    Godzilla

  • Mechagodzilla

    Mechagodzilla

  • Mecha-King Ghidorah

    Mecha-King Ghidorah

Miscellaneous

Trendmasters released many Godzilla products during the King of the Monsters toy line run, ranging from piggy banks, drinking straws, growing Godzilla figures, and pop-up toys. These are items that do not fit in with the other categories of the line.

  • Godzilla Monster Bank

    Godzilla Monster Bank

  • Godzilla Monster Fun Straw

    Godzilla Monster Fun Straw

  • Godzilla Key Ring Bendable Figure

    Godzilla Key Ring Bendable Figure

  • Growing Godzilla (New York version)

    Growing Godzilla (New York version)

  • Growing Godzilla (San Francisco version)

    Growing Godzilla (San Francisco version)

  • Growing Godzilla (Tokyo version)

    Growing Godzilla (Tokyo version)

  • Godzilla Pop-up

    Godzilla Pop-up

  • Mechagodzilla Pop-up

    Mechagodzilla Pop-up

  • Rodan Pop-up

    Rodan Pop-up

  • Godzilla Attacks New York Giant Playset

    Godzilla Attacks New York Giant Playset

  • Godzilla Attacks New York Missile Blaster Set (JCPenney exclusive)

    Godzilla Attacks New York Missile Blaster Set (JCPenney exclusive)

Godzilla Wars

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The second main line of Trendmasters' classic Godzilla series was released in 1995. Many of the King of the Monsters figures were repackaged under the Godzilla Wars box, but there were also new figures made so as to add variety to the line. Like before, many of the packages had variations to them, as well as the figures themselves, and new collectible trading cards were available with most of the toys.

6-inch figures

Like in the King of the Monsters line, these figures either are available with sound or without it, as well as collectible trading cards. All of the previous 6-inch figures Trendmasters released were repackaged for this line, with only five new monsters available. Figures sold are:

  • Godzilla (glowing eyes)

    Godzilla (glowing eyes)

  • Godzilla (Supercharged - glowing eyes)

    Godzilla (Supercharged - glowing eyes)

  • Rodan (with sound)

    Rodan (with sound)

  • Biollante (with sound)

    Biollante (with sound)

  • Mecha-King Ghidorah

    Mecha-King Ghidorah

  • Battra (no sound)

    Battra (no sound)

  • Gigan (with sound)

    Gigan (with sound)

  • SpaceGodzilla (with sound)

    SpaceGodzilla (with sound)

  • MOGUERA (with sound)

    MOGUERA (with sound)

  • Megalon

    Megalon

  • Baragon

    Baragon

  • Varan

    Varan

10-inch figures

Figures sold are:

  • Godzilla

    Godzilla

  • Godzilla (Supercharged)

    Godzilla (Supercharged)

  • SpaceGodzilla

    SpaceGodzilla

  • Gigan

    Gigan

Bendables

Figures sold are:

  • Godzilla (Supercharged)

    Godzilla (Supercharged)

  • Rodan

    Rodan

  • Mechagodzilla

    Mechagodzilla

  • MOGUERA

    MOGUERA

  • SpaceGodzilla

    SpaceGodzilla

  • Biollante

    Biollante

Hatchlings and Micro Mountain

The King of the Monsters line packaged figures are either packaged with an egg or a mountain case, while the newer figures only came with the mountain case. Figures sold are:

  • Godzilla (with egg)

    Godzilla (with egg)

  • Godzilla (with mountain)

    Godzilla (with mountain)

  • Godzilla (Supercharged - with mountain)

    Godzilla (Supercharged - with mountain)

  • King Ghidorah (with egg)

    King Ghidorah (with egg)

  • Mothra (with egg)

    Mothra (with egg)

  • Mechagodzilla (with egg)

    Mechagodzilla (with egg)

  • Mechagodzilla (with mountain)

    Mechagodzilla (with mountain)

  • Rodan (with egg)

    Rodan (with egg)

  • SpaceGodzilla (with mountain)

    SpaceGodzilla (with mountain)

  • MOGUERA (with mountain)

    MOGUERA (with mountain)

  • Anguirus (with mountain)

    Anguirus (with mountain)

Power-Ups

These are Godzilla figures with attachable weapons, making the flesh-covered toys appear to be cyborgs in a way. There were two variations of missile colors; red and blue. Figures sold are:

  • Godzilla

    Godzilla

  • Godzilla card

    Godzilla card

  • Godzilla (Supercharged)

    Godzilla (Supercharged)

  • Rodan

    Rodan

  • Rodan card

    Rodan card

  • Mechagodzilla

    Mechagodzilla

  • Mechagodzilla card

    Mechagodzilla card

  • Mecha-King Ghidorah

    Mecha-King Ghidorah

  • Mecha-King Ghidorah card

    Mecha-King Ghidorah card

Figure sets

Sets sold are:

  • Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah

    Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah

  • Godzilla vs. Mothra

    Godzilla vs. Mothra

  • Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla

    Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla

  • Godzilla vs. Rodan

    Godzilla vs. Rodan

  • Godzilla vs. Mecha-King Ghidorah

    Godzilla vs. Mecha-King Ghidorah

  • Godzilla vs. Battra

    Godzilla vs. Battra

  • Godzilla vs. Biollante

    Godzilla vs. Biollante

  • Godzilla vs. Gigan

    Godzilla vs. Gigan

  • Godzilla Wars 40th Anniversary Set (regular version)

    Godzilla Wars 40th Anniversary Set (regular version)

  • Godzilla Wars 40th Anniversary Set (special repaint version)

    Godzilla Wars 40th Anniversary Set (special repaint version)

  • Godzilla vs. SpaceGodzilla

    Godzilla vs. SpaceGodzilla

  • Godzilla vs. MOGUERA

    Godzilla vs. MOGUERA

  • Godzilla vs. Anguirus

    Godzilla vs. Anguirus

Micro playsets

Sets sold are:

  • Godzilla vs. Biollante in Washington D.C.

    Godzilla vs. Biollante in Washington D.C.

  • Godzilla vs. G-Force in Mecha-King Ghidorah Central Command

    Godzilla vs. G-Force in Mecha-King Ghidorah Central Command

  • Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla in Mechagodzilla Defense Base

    Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla in Mechagodzilla Defense Base

  • Godzilla vs. SpaceGodzilla in Tokyo

    Godzilla vs. SpaceGodzilla in Tokyo

Doom Island

Doom Island logo

Trendmasters' third classic Godzilla line, Doom Island, was set to be released to stores in 1997, but it never was. The only release it received was through Trendmasters' website as contest give-away prizes. Years later in 2001, an Anguirus figure was revealed inside a Doom Island Godzilla box.

6-inch figures

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  • Godzilla

    Godzilla

  • Godzilla (Supercharged)

    Godzilla (Supercharged)

  • SpaceGodzilla

    SpaceGodzilla

  • Megalon

    Megalon

  • Baragon

    Baragon

  • Varan

    Varan

10-inch figures

  • SpaceGodzilla

    SpaceGodzilla

  • Biollante

    Biollante

Battle Armor

  • Godzilla Battle Armor

    Godzilla Battle Armor

  • Mecha-King Ghidorah Battle Armor

    Mecha-King Ghidorah Battle Armor

  • Kumonga Battle Armor

    Kumonga Battle Armor

  • Anguirus Battle Armor

    Anguirus Battle Armor

Megamutations

  • Godzilla

    Godzilla

  • Destoroyah

    Destoroyah

Figure sets

  • Doom Island 40th Anniversary Set

    Doom Island 40th Anniversary Set

  • Godzilla vs. Tyrannosaurus rex and Velociraptor

    Godzilla vs. Tyrannosaurus rex and Velociraptor

  • Mechagodzilla vs. Stegosaurus and Velociraptor

    Mechagodzilla vs. Stegosaurus and Velociraptor

  • Mecha-King Ghidorah vs. Velociraptors and Pteranodon

    Mecha-King Ghidorah vs. Velociraptors and Pteranodon

GODZILLA (1998)

Trendmasters produced a short-lived toy line for the 1998 American film, featuring several figures of Godzilla, the Baby Godzillas, a few human characters from the film, and several military weapons and vehicles. A second line was planned but never released. A line for the animated series was also planned, but was cancelled after Trendmasters went bankrupt.

Godzilla

  • Combat Claw Godzilla
  • Fang Bite Godzilla
  • Living Godzilla
  • Razor Bite Godzilla
  • Shatter Tail Godzilla
  • Thunder Tail Godzilla
  • Ultimate Godzilla
  • Supreme Godzilla
  • Shatter Blast Godzilla vs. Rocket Launcher
  • Nuclear Strike Godzilla vs. Hornet Jet
  • Electronic Godzilla Bank
  • Fang Bite Godzilla

    Fang Bite Godzilla

  • Living Godzilla

    Living Godzilla

  • Razor Bite Godzilla

    Razor Bite Godzilla

  • Japanese release of Razor Bite Godzilla by Bandai, renamed "DX Godzilla"

    Japanese release of Razor Bite Godzilla by Bandai, renamed "DX Godzilla"

  • Shatter Tail Godzilla

    Shatter Tail Godzilla

  • Thunder Tail Godzilla

    Thunder Tail Godzilla

  • Ultimate Godzilla Box

    Ultimate Godzilla Box

  • Ultimate Godzilla

    Ultimate Godzilla

  • Supreme Godzilla

    Supreme Godzilla

  • Shatter Blast Godzilla vs. Rocket Launcher

    Shatter Blast Godzilla vs. Rocket Launcher

  • Nuclear Strike Godzilla vs. Hornet Jet

    Nuclear Strike Godzilla vs. Hornet Jet

  • Electronic Godzilla Bank

    Electronic Godzilla Bank

Baby Godzillas

  • Baby X Baby Godzilla
  • Claw Slasher Baby Godzilla
  • Razor Fang Baby Godzilla
  • Hammer Foot Baby Godzilla
  • Tail Thrasher Baby Godzilla
  • Remote Control Tail Swinging Baby Godzilla
  • Baby X Baby Godzilla

    Baby X Baby Godzilla

  • Claw Slasher Baby Godzilla

    Claw Slasher Baby Godzilla

  • Razor Fang Baby Godzilla

    Razor Fang Baby Godzilla

  • Hammer Foot Baby Godzilla

    Hammer Foot Baby Godzilla

  • Tail Thrasher Baby Godzilla

    Tail Thrasher Baby Godzilla

  • Remote Control Tail Swinging Baby Godzilla

    Remote Control Tail Swinging Baby Godzilla

Baby Godzilla Hatchlings

  • Monster Claw Baby Godzilla Hatchling
  • Hammer Tail Baby Godzilla Hatchling
  • Spike Jaw Baby Godzilla Hatchling
  • Monster Claw Baby Godzilla Hatchling

    Monster Claw Baby Godzilla Hatchling

  • Hammer Tail Baby Godzilla Hatchling

    Hammer Tail Baby Godzilla Hatchling

  • Spike Jaw Baby Godzilla Hatchling

    Spike Jaw Baby Godzilla Hatchling

Humans

  • Capture Net Philippe
  • Grapple Gear Nick
  • Power Shield Jean-Luc
  • Ultra Attack Animal
  • Double Blast O'Neil
  • Capture Net Phillipe

    Capture Net Phillipe

  • Grapple Gear Nick

    Grapple Gear Nick

  • Power Shield Jean-Luc

    Power Shield Jean-Luc

  • Ultra Attack Animal

    Ultra Attack Animal

  • Double Blast O'Neil

    Double Blast O'Neil

Military vehicles

  • All-Terrain Vehicle

    All-Terrain Vehicle

  • All Terrain Attack Vehicle

    All Terrain Attack Vehicle

  • Rapid Attack Battle Bike

    Rapid Attack Battle Bike

  • Twin-Firing Combat Cannon

    Twin-Firing Combat Cannon

  • Twin-Firing Battle Blaster

    Twin-Firing Battle Blaster

  • Apache Attack Copter

    Apache Attack Copter

  • F/A-18 Hornet Strike Jet

    F/A-18 Hornet Strike Jet

  • Thunderblast Tank

    Thunderblast Tank

Micro Battle World playsets

  • Battle at Brooklyn Bridge Micro Battle World
  • Terror at Times Square Micro Battle World
  • Battle at Brooklyn Bridge Micro Battle World

    Battle at Brooklyn Bridge Micro Battle World

  • Terror at Times Square Micro Battle World

    Terror at Times Square Micro Battle World

Gamera: Guardian of the Universe

Gamera: Guardian of the Universe was a short-lived Gamera toy line produced by Trendmasters in the late 1990s. The line included figures of Gamera and several of his classic enemies.

Figures

  • Gamera with Fireball Missile Blast (versions: with sound; no sound)
  • Gyaos with Firing Sonic Beam (versions: with sound; no sound)
  • Guilon with Firing Saber Fin (versions: with sound; no sound)
  • Jiger with Firing Terror Talon (versions: with sound; no sound)
  • Viras with Thrashing Tentacle Attack (versions: with sound; no sound)
  • Zigra with Firing Paralysis Beam (versions: with sound; no sound)
  • Gamera

    Gamera

  • Gyaos

    Gyaos

  • Guiron

    Guiron

  • Jiger

    Jiger

  • Viras

    Viras

  • Zigra

    Zigra

  • The back of the packaging

    The back of the packaging

  • Roaring Gamera with Fireball Missile Blast

    Roaring Gamera with Fireball Missile Blast

  • Advertisement for Trendmasters' Gamera: Guardian of the Universe toy line and its cancelled Godzilla: The Series toy line

    Advertisement for Trendmasters' Gamera: Guardian of the Universe toy line and its cancelled Godzilla: The Series toy line

Cancelled releases

King Kong: The Ultimate Beast

Advertisements for several King Kong figures appeared in Trendmasters' 1995 dealer's catalog.

  • 11" electronic King Kong figure

    11" electronic King Kong figure

  • Stomp & Roar King Kong and King Kong action figure

    Stomp & Roar King Kong and King Kong action figure

  • Plush caged Kong and Playmation King Kong

    Plush caged Kong and Playmation King Kong

  • Kong Mountain playset

    Kong Mountain playset

Classic Godzilla figures

Trendmasters cancelled figures of Kamacuras and Manda for their classic Godzilla lines. Only concept art for the Manda figure exists, while a prototype exists for the Kamacuras figure.

  • Manda figure concept art

    Manda figure concept art

  • Kamacuras figure concept art

    Kamacuras figure concept art

  • A prototype of the Kamacuras figure

    A prototype of the Kamacuras figure

Animated plushes

Trendmasters also created prototypes for animated Godzilla, Rodan, and King Ghidorah plushes that were never released.

  • Godzilla plush prototypes

    Godzilla plush prototypes

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Second GODZILLA (1998) line

A second line for the 1998 American film was planned for a release during the holiday season of 1998, but due to the first line's poor sales it was cancelled. However, prototypes from the line exist, several of which are just repaints of figures from the first line.

  • Nuclear Glow Godzilla
  • Steel Attack Godzilla
  • Mayhem Godzilla
  • Living Godzilla Repaint
  • Shatter Tail Godzilla Repaint
  • Roar Godzilla
  • Silver Baby Godzilla (repaint of Razor Fang Baby Godzilla)
  • Promo featuring Nuclear Glow Godzilla, Steel Attack Godzilla, and Mayhem Godzilla

    Promo featuring Nuclear Glow Godzilla, Steel Attack Godzilla, and Mayhem Godzilla

  • Living Godzilla repaint prototype

    Living Godzilla repaint prototype

  • Shatter Tail Godzilla repaint prototype

    Shatter Tail Godzilla repaint prototype

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  • Silver Baby Godzilla repaint prototype

    Silver Baby Godzilla repaint prototype

  • Roar Godzilla prototype

    Roar Godzilla prototype

  • Roar Godzillas and Nuclear Glow Godzilla prototype

    Roar Godzillas and Nuclear Glow Godzilla prototype

Godzilla: The Series line

Another line of figures was planned to coincide with Godzilla: The Series, but it was cancelled when Trendmasters went bankrupt. Like the unreleased second line for GODZILLA, prototypes of figures from this line exist.

  • Ultimate Animated Godzilla prototype

    Ultimate Animated Godzilla prototype

  • Deluxe Godzilla prototype

    Deluxe Godzilla prototype

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  • Thunder Sonic Godzilla prototype

    Thunder Sonic Godzilla prototype

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  • Baby Animated Godzilla prototype

    Baby Animated Godzilla prototype

  • Cyber Godzilla prototype

    Cyber Godzilla prototype

  • Crustaceous Rex prototype

    Crustaceous Rex prototype

  • Crustaceous Rex prototype (red variant)

    Crustaceous Rex prototype (red variant)

  • Quetzalcoatl prototype

    Quetzalcoatl prototype

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  • Robo-Yeti prototype

    Robo-Yeti prototype

  • Human figure prototypes

    Human figure prototypes

  • N.I.G.E.L. prototypes

    N.I.G.E.L. prototypes

  • Advertisement for Trendmasters' Godzilla: The Series and Gamera: Guardian of the Universe toy lines

    Advertisement for Trendmasters' Godzilla: The Series and Gamera: Guardian of the Universe toy lines

Had the toy line been released, the next planned figures would have included El Gusano Gigante, a Cyber Fly, and a Mutant Rat.[1]

Videos

Godzilla: King of the Monsters TV commercial #1
Godzilla: King of the Monsters TV commercial #2
Godzilla: Doom Island TV commercial
Godzilla Power Up TV commercial
Godzilla Wars vs. SpaceGodzilla TV commercial
Godzilla Thunder Tail TV commercial
Godzilla Babies and Supreme Godzilla TV commercial
Living Godzilla TV commercial
Combat Claw Godzilla TV commercial
Godzilla: The Series TV Commercial (unreleased)

Trivia

External links

References

This is a list of references for Trendmasters. These citations are used to identify the reliable sources on which this article is based. These references appear inside articles in the form of superscript numbers, which look like this: [1]

Toys & Collectibles
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Japanese toy lines
Gamera toys
Board / card games
Pinball machines
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