A new figure based on 1993’s Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla II recreates the film’s iconic poster. The film’s misleading title indicates that it is a direct follow-up to 1974’s Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla, but that isn’t actually the case. Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla II takes place in a separate continuity set during the Heisei era of Godzilla films (1984-1995) whereas the former film takes place within the Showa era (1954-1975) continuity. Not only is the design of the character different between the two films, but the backstory and lore are entirely reworked as well.

In the original film, Mechagodzilla is portrayed as a malicious threat engineered by monkey aliens bent on conquering Earth. The robotic Kaiju appears to be defeated by the film’s conclusion, but returns in the immediate 1975 installment, Terror of Mechagodzilla, to wreak havoc alongside the aquatic Kaiju, Titanosaurus. However, in the 1993 film, Mechagodzilla is a human invention created by the United Nations to defend against a destructive Godzilla. Humans pilot Mechagodzilla in a similar manner to the popular mech anime of the era (such as Gundam and Neon Genesis Evangelion).

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A new figure from Diamond Select Toys (via Bleeding Cool) shows Godzilla recreating the iconic pose from Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla II’s theatrical poster. Godzilla tears through a jet as he stands above what appears to be the remains of a decommissioned Mechagodzilla. His spines are tinged with blue in anticipation of the monster’s iconic atomic breath attack, as depicted in the original poster. The figure will retail for $109.99 USD, and will be available in July of 2022. Check out the full images below:

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Godzilla films from the Heisei era feature some of the most stunning posters of the entire franchise. Artist Noriyoshi Ohrai ensured that each of the era’s seven films had its own unique and instantly recognizable poster artwork. Although his illustrations weren’t always completely accurate to the Kaijus’ final theatrical designs, the vivid colors and dramatic shading always captured the terror of the towering monsters.

Mechagodzilla made a surprise return to the big screen earlier this year in Legendary’s Godzilla vs. Kong. Although Godzilla and Kong eventually defeated the robotic Titan by the film’s conclusion, there is precedent for Mechagodzilla to return at some point in the future. In light of the Monsterverse’s sudden resurgence in popularity, it’s likely that Legendary will continue to take cues from previous entries in the Godzilla mythos like Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla II. Hopefully, Legendary’s marketing teams will also begin to take inspiration from Ohrai’s acclaimed artwork as well. You can preorder the figure now at Entertainment Earth.

Source: Diamond Select Toys (via Bleeding Cool)

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