NECA
NECA (National Entertainment Collectibles Association) is an American company that manufactures collectible merchandise based on licensed properties such as films, video games, television series, and sports. NECA acquired the license to Godzilla from Warner Bros. in 2014 to coincide with the 2014 American film. While it initially produced merchandise specifically for the 2014 film, NECA has since released figures of many different versions of Godzilla. These detailed, super-articulated figures stand over 6 inches tall, with head-to-tail measurements of over 12 inches long. In 2019, it released figures for the monsters from the 2014 film's sequel, Godzilla: King of the Monsters. NECA's Godzilla line ended on August 2020, as Godzilla vs. Kong toy licensor Playmates wished to avoid competition.[1][2]
Some of NECA's subsidiary companies, such as WizKids (stylized as WiZK!DS) and Kidrobot, released merchandise utilizing the Godzilla license as well.
Figures
2014
NECA's 2014 Godzilla figures, based on Godzilla's appearance in the 2014 Legendary Pictures film, come in two sizes. One is 6 inches tall and began shipping on May 16th.[3] The other, 12 inches tall while featuring more articulation and sound effects, was released in July 2014.[4]
- 6" tall (12" length) figure
- Description: "From one of the most anticipated movie releases this year, the relaunch of the classic Godzilla franchise. This 6″ tall figure is highly detailed and fully articulated, and 12” long from head to tail! Over 25 points of articulation and a bendable tail. This classic movie monster has never looked so good in toy form."
- 12" tall (24" length) figure
- Description: "From one of the most anticipated movie releases this year, the relaunch of the classic Godzilla franchise. This 12″ tall action figure with is highly detailed and fully articulated, and 24” long from head to tail! Over 25 points of articulation, bendable tail, and sound effects. Batteries included. The classic movie monster has never looked so good in toy form."
NECA's 1994 Godzilla represents Godzilla as he appeared in Godzilla vs. SpaceGodzilla. It was originally released in August 2014 and reissued in February 2018. NECA announced a second reissue, this one with a new box, at San Diego Comic-Con in 2019.
- Description: "In celebration of the new Godzilla motion picture, we begin to explore the classic decade-spanning franchise. Our first offering is based on the 1994 movie version of the beloved monster Godzilla from Godzilla vs. SpaceGodzilla. The figure stands over 6″ tall, with a head-to-tail measurement of over 12″ long. It features incredible detail and nearly 30 points of articulation."
Released in November 2014, 1985 Godzilla represents Godzilla as he appeared in The Return of Godzilla. Fan response to initial sculpts of the figure having a small head lead to a reworking of the figure to become more screen accurate. NECA announced a reissue of the figure with new dorsal plates, hands, and a new box at San Diego Comic-Con in 2019.
- Description: "In celebration of the new Godzilla motion picture, we begin to explore the classic decade-spanning franchise, with our second version of the beloved monster based on the movie Godzilla 1985 (originally titled The Return of Godzilla). The figure stands over 6″ tall, with a head-to-tail measurement of over 12″ long. It features incredible detail, including a bendable tail and nearly 30 points of articulation!"
2015
Classic 1995 Burning Godzilla represents Godzilla's appearance in Godzilla vs. Destoroyah. It was scheduled to be released in January of 2015, but did not finally see release until early March. NECA announced a reissue of the figure with a new box at San Diego Comic-Con in 2019.
- Description: "Celebrating the most famous kaiju of all time, we continue to explore the classic decade-spanning Godzilla franchise! This version of the beloved monster is based on the 1995 movie Godzilla vs. Destoroyah. The figure stands over 6″ tall, with a head-to-tail measurement of over 12″ long. It features incredible “burning” details, a bendable tail and nearly 30 points of articulation!"
Classic Video Game Appearance Godzilla represents Godzilla as he appeared in the 1988 Nintendo Entertainment System game Godzilla: Monster of Monsters!. It was announced at Toy Fair 2015. It is partially made from the mold of the 1985 Godzilla figure, but features new dorsal plates and a light blue color scheme with some pixels painted on its body, to match Godzilla's sprite in the game. It began shipping on June 25, 2015.
- Description: "Based on his appearance in the 1988 game for the popular 8-bit home console, Godzilla stands over 6″ tall and is nearly 12” long, with over 30 points of articulation (including bendable tail) and all new dorsal plates to match his in-game silhouette. Stylized paint deco reproduces the video game’s pixilated look. The figure comes in special window box packaging inspired by the classic video game cartridge box."
NECA's 1954 Godzilla represents Godzilla from the original 1954 film. It was originally scheduled for a spring 2015 release, but was pushed back to September, with the release of the Classic Video Game Appearance Godzilla figure being pushed up before it. NECA announced a reissue of the figure with a new box at San Diego Comic-Con in 2019.
- Description: "Celebrating the most famous kaiju of all time, we go back to the beginning of the classic decade-spanning Godzilla franchise! This version of the beloved monster is based on the original black-and-white Godzilla movie, released in 1954. The figure stands over 6″ tall, with a head-to-tail measurement of over 12″ long. It features incredible detail, a bendable tail and nearly 30 points of articulation!"
2016
On February 13, 2016, NECA revealed images of an unpainted prototype figure of the Godzilla design from Godzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack, which was to be showcased later at Toy Fair. On March 9, 2016, Toho Kingdom posted official pictures of the finished figure on Twitter.[5][6] The figure was originally scheduled for a July 2016 release, but was pushed back to October 17, 2016.[7]
- Description: "This version of the beloved monster is based on the 2001 movie Godzilla, Mothra, and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack, a spectacular battle between Godzilla and some of his most famous foes. The figure stands over 6″ tall, with a head-to-tail measurement of over 12″ long. It features incredible detail and over 30 points of articulation, including an articulated tail!"
2017
An unpainted prototype figure of Godzilla based on his appearance in Shin Godzilla was seen alongside NECA's upcoming Godzilla and Pacific Rim figures at San Diego Comic-Con 2016. On Twitter, NECA stated that the figure was estimated for a winter release, and that a special announcement would be made in October.[8] The painted figure was finally revealed on October 12, at a Shin Godzilla screening at the Alamo Drafthouse in Yonkers. The figure was released in May 2017.[9]
- Description: "From Shin Godzilla, the blockbuster 2016 movie that returned the classic Godzilla franchise to its roots! The most famous kaiju in the world measures 6″ tall and 12” long from head to tail. It features incredible detail and over 30 points of articulation, including an articulated tail!"[9]
- 2001 Godzilla (Atomic Blast)
This retool of the 2001 Godzilla figure was unveiled at the 2017 New York Toy Fair alongside the Shin Godzilla (2016) figure. The figure comes with a new atomic breath piece and an added bluish tint for the dorsal plates and front of the body. It was released in August 2017.
- Description: "NECA continues to celebrate the most famous kaiju of all time! This version of the beloved monster is based on Godzilla’s “Atomic Blast” attack in the 2001 movie Godzilla, Mothra, and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack, a spectacular battle between Godzilla and some of his most famous foes."
- Reactor Glow Godzilla
The Reactor Glow Godzilla is a repaint of NECA's Burning Godzilla figure. Although the image on the back of the box shows a Burning Godzilla figure with all of the orange on its body recolored green, the actual figure features non-translucent, glow-in-the-dark green blotches instead. It was available exclusively through a March 2017 Loot Crate DX subscription.
- Description: "No primal crate would be complete without an appearance from the King of Monsters himself. This highly articulated Loot Crate variant from the 1995 Godzilla vs. Destoroyah movie has incredible, glow-in-the-dark details just like Godzilla does when he unleashes his Atomic Breath!"
2018
- 2016 Shin Godzilla (Atomic Blast)
On June 27, 2018, a retool of the Shin Godzilla (2016) figure was revealed, the first Godzilla-related figure announced by NECA in over a year. The figure features purple paint effects on its body and dorsal plates, as well as new molds for the mouth and tail tip. It comes with two atomic breath effect pieces, one for the mouth and one for the tail, and began shipping in September.[10]
- Description: "From the blockbuster 2016 movie that returned the classic Godzilla franchise to its roots!
This version of the most famous kaiju in the world is based on Godzilla’s “Atomic Blast” attack in the movie. The figure measures 6″ tall and 12″ long from head to tail. It features Atomic Blast effects that attach to both mouth and tail, all new paint deco, new head sculpt, and over 30 points of articulation, including an articulated tail!"[10]
2019
A figure of Godzilla from King Kong vs. Godzilla was revealed on July 19, 2018, in a display along with 2016 Shin Godzilla (Atomic Blast) and 1956 Movie Poster Godzilla. Its release date was originally set for November 2018, but was ultimately pushed back to late February 2019.[11]
- Description: "NECA continues to celebrate the most famous kaiju in the world in action figure form!
This version of the beloved monster is based on the 1962 movie King Kong vs. Godzilla. The figure measures 6″ tall and 12” long from head to tail. It features over 30 points of articulation, including an articulated tail!"
NECA revealed a figure of Godzilla from Godzilla: King of the Monsters at New York Toy Fair on February 16, 2019, alongside its Mothra, Rodan, and Godzilla V2 figures. It was released on May 7, 2019.
- Description: "NECA is thrilled to present its first figure from the upcoming, hotly anticipated Godzilla: King of the Monsters movie!
Based on the monster’s on-screen appearance in this sequel to the 2014 Godzilla movie, the all-new Godzilla is fully poseable, with over 25 points of articulation."
A figure of the imago Mothra from Godzilla: King of the Monsters was released on May 21, 2019. It includes a cocoon display base. The figure was originally meant to include a Mothra larva accessory, but it was not approved and is excluded from the final release.[12]
- Description: "NECA is thrilled to present its second figure from the upcoming, hotly anticipated Godzilla: King of the Monsters movie!
Based on the monster’s on-screen appearance in this sequel to the 2014 Godzilla movie, Mothra features articulated wings and includes a display base with support rod for simulated in-air poses."
A retool of the 1954 Godzilla repainted to reflect Godzilla's coloration on American one sheet posters for Godzilla, King of the Monsters! was revealed on July 19, 2018 in a display along with the 2016 Shin Godzilla (Atomic Blast) and Godzilla (King Kong vs. Godzilla 1962 Movie). It was released on June 20, 2019.
- Description: "NECA goes back to the movie that started the reign of the most famous kaiju in the world!
This version of the beloved monster is based on the one-sheet poster for movie’s 1956 U.S. release, Godzilla, King of the Monsters!
The figure measures 6″ tall and 12″ long from head to tail. It features over 30 points of articulation, including an articulated tail! The package insert doubles as a foldable backdrop that brings the one-sheet to life – Godzilla can be posed in the fold of the backdrop creating a 3D version of the poster illustration in toy form.
Comes in collector-friendly window box packaging with opening flap."
A figure of Rodan from Godzilla: King of the Monsters was released on July 12, 2019, though it was originally announced for September. It comes with a volcano display base and two interchangeable heads, one with an open mouth and one with a closed mouth.
- Description: "NECA is thrilled to present its next figure from the upcoming, hotly anticipated Godzilla: King of the Monsters movie!
Based on the monster’s on-screen appearance in this sequel to the 2014 Godzilla movie, Rodan features articulated wings and includes a display base with support rod for simulated in-air poses."
A figure of Godzilla from Godzilla: King of the Monsters with blue eyes and dorsal fins, as well as an atomic breath effect piece, was released on August 7, 2019.
- Description: "NECA is thrilled to present another figure from the upcoming, hotly anticipated Godzilla: King of the Monsters movie!
Based on the monster’s on-screen appearance in this sequel to the 2014 Godzilla movie, this version of Godzilla features lightning paint deco and is fully poseable, with over 25 points of articulation.
The figures comes with an attachable blast effect."
A figure of the Monsterverse version of Burning Godzilla from Godzilla: King of the Monsters was revealed at San Diego Comic Con 2019 by NECA.[13] It began being sold exclusively at Target in November of that same year.
- Description: "NECA is thrilled to present another figure from the new Godzilla: King of the Monsters movie!
Based on the monster’s on-screen appearance in this sequel to the 2014 Godzilla movie, this version of Godzilla features burning paint deco and is fully poseable, with over 25 points of articulation.
The figure measures 12 inches from head to tail. Window box packaging with opening flap."
A figure of Godzilla from Mothra vs. Godzilla was announced on July 18, 2019, and was released on November 26, 2019.
- Description: "NECA is excited to introduce the next iteration for the most famous kaiju in the world, Godzilla!
Based on its appearance in the 1964 film, Mothra vs Godzilla, Godzilla stands approximately 6” tall and measures 12” long from head to tail. Featuring over 30 points of articulation and an articulated tail, Godzilla will come packaged in collector friendly window box packaging with opening flap."
2020
- Mothra "Poster Version"
A repaint of the Mothra figure colored to match her character poster for Godzilla: King of the Monsters was released in May 2020.
- Description: "NECA is thrilled to present a new figure from the Godzilla: King of the Monsters movie!
Based on the monster’s on-screen appearance in this sequel to the 2014 Godzilla movie, Mothra features new deco, articulated wings and includes a themed display base with support rod for simulated in-air poses.
The figure measures approximately 12 inches in wingspan and comes in window box packaging with opening flap."
A figure of Godzilla from Godzilla vs. Biollante was revealed at Toy Fair on February 21, 2020. It was released in late June or July 2020.
- Description: NECA continues to celebrate Godzilla, the most famous kaiju in the world in action figure form!
This version of the beloved monster is based on its appearance in the 1989 film, Godzilla vs Biollante. The figure measures 6″ tall and 12” long from head to tail. It features over 30 points of articulation, including an articulated tail!
Godzilla will come packaged in collector friendly window box packaging with opening flap.
A figure of Godzilla from Godzilla: Tokyo SOS was revealed at Toy Fair on February 21, 2020. It was released in late June or July 2020.
- Description: NECA is excited to introduce the next iteration for the most famous kaiju in the world, Godzilla!
Based on its appearance in the 2003 film, Godzilla: Tokyo S.O.S, Godzilla stands approximately 6” tall and measures 12” long from head to tail. Featuring over 30 points of articulation and an articulated tail, this Godzilla from the Millenium Era will come packed in collector friendly window box packaging with opening flap.
Chinese and European online vendors posted images of a variant of the 1989 Godzilla figure prior to an announcement by NECA. The figure is coated in green paint representing Biollante's acidic sap. It was released in August 2020.[14]
- Description: From the NECA Godzilla range comes the next most famous Kaiju in the world from the 1989 film, Godzilla vs Biollante.
This variant version is based on the final fight.
Godzilla is approximately 6” tall and 12” long from head to tail and features over 30 points of articulation plus the tail is also articulated.
Comes packaged in a collector friendly window box with opening flap.
Chinese and European online vendors posted images of a variant of the 2003 Godzilla figure prior to an announcement by NECA. The figure is covered in yellow paint representing Kiryu's Triple Hyper Maser Cannon beam. It was released in August 2020.[14]
- Description: From the NECA Godzilla range comes the next most famous Kaiju in the world from the 2003 film, Godzilla: Tokyo SOS
This variant is based on Godzilla's appearance after suffering an attack from Kiryu's devastating Hyper Maser Blast.
Godzilla is approximately 6” tall and 12” long from head to tail and features over 30 points of articulation plus the tail is also articulated.
Comes packaged in a collector friendly window box with opening flap.
NECA revealed a figure of King Kong online on June 9, 2020. The figure is an original take on the character, though the sculpt appears to be based on the 1933 King Kong, while the color scheme is reminiscent of the Monsterverse King Kong and it also possesses bodily scars reminiscent of the 2005 King Kong. The figure comes with an alternate head and hand pieces. It was released in September 2020.
- Description: NECA is excited to add another kaiju to its collection. At long last King Kong will be joining NECA's action figure line!
King Kong is an original take on the classic gorilla, with super detailed hair and battle wounds across the body and head sculpts.
This massive figure stands at 8" tall with over 30 points of articulation. Included with the figure are 2 heads with varied expressions, a pair of open hands, and closed fist hands. Window box packaging with opening 5th panel front cover.
2021
- King Kong (Illustrated)
This repaint of NECA's King Kong figure, while stated to be based on poster artwork for the original film, appears to be based rather on Basil Gogos' cover artwork of Kong for issue #108 of Famous Monsters of Filmland in 1974. It will be sold exclusively at Walmart beginning in February 2021.
- King Kong with Pteranodon and Pit Monster
NECA posted a teaser image of Pteranodon and Pit Monster figures from the original King Kong on its Instagram on February 5, 2021. A variant of the King Kong figure appeared with different heads and hands in Target stores beginning in early May. The figure featured a head with an angered expression and an alternate head with an articulated jaw. The figure was also packaged alongside the Pteranodon and Pit Monster figures, as well as a tree trunk accessory.
- King Kong with Shackles and Plane
On May 16, 2021, another variant of the King Kong figure was revealed, representing his appearance as he climbed the Empire State Building. The figure came with an airplane and two shackle accessories. The figure is set to release in Target stores on June 20, 2021.[15]
Scrapped figures
NECA suggested Ghost Godzilla, Marvel Godzilla, and Hanna-Barbera Godzilla figures to Toho, who rejected them.[16][17] NECA also created a prototype Godzilla 2014 figure featuring translucent blue dorsal fins, but Toho did not approve it.[18]
WizKids mini-figures
Headknockers
NECA released two King Kong Headknockers for the 2005 remake, one featuring Kong standing atop the Empire State Building with an airplane in hand, and another with Kong standing on a fallen Vastatosaurus rex.
Body Knockers
NECA released a Godzilla Body Knocker, based on his 1954 design. In 2020, the Godzilla Body Knocker was re-released in a Limited Edition gift set exclusive to Target.
Scalers
NECA Scalers are figures designed to cling to cables and cords. The Pacific Rim and Godzilla figures in this series were released in 2014.
Kidrobot plushes
- Main article: Kidrobot.
Gallery
Size Comparison Between the 6-inch and 12-inch 2014 Godzilla figures
1954 Godzilla, 1985 Godzilla, and Classic 1995 Burning Godzilla on display at New York Comic Con 2014
External links
- Official site
- Official Facebook
- Official Twitter
- Toho Kingdom interview with NECA director Randy Falk
References
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