Bandai Movie Monster Series: Godzilla (Pre-Irradiated Ver.) | Figure Review

[@ShinRobjira]

While he's not in stock, he is backordered. Which means orders can indeed be placed on him, get at it while ya can! www.hlj.com/movie-monster-series-godzilla-2023-bant107961?

[@EatenBySHARK6837]

Ngl his pre irradiated appearance in the movie was a little more scary than actual goji since he literally stared into the humans' eyes. The scene literally had me shaking in my seat.

[@catwithmachinegun]

This figure really does justice to one of the best intros to any Godzilla movie ever, although they missed out on a perfecttt opportunity to call him Godzillasaurus

[@ShinRobjira]

One of the best intros it very much is. WOW. What a way to kick it off!! I think the only reason he’s not called Godzillasaurus is because Yamazaki has been kind of teasing that Godzilla has a bit more of a “fantastical” origin to him. Likening him to a living breathing curse. So… I’m curious how he’d further build that up in a sequel, or two.

[@jessemaynard1136]

Missed opportunity to name the figure Godzillasaurus (2023)

[@Havicsguy4]

The name godzillasaurus couldnt work, because its actually called the Odo Island godzilla

[@PardusSeijin]

@@ShinRobjira Sort of like the "tatarigami" or gods become demons like in Princess Mononoke? Also, my theory is that he was once a peaceful dinosaur-god living on and around Odo Island, but became violent once Imperial Japan started expanding and invading other places, including Odo Island. Perhaps this can be explored in a prequel, Godzilla: Minus 2?

[@titan133760]

The didn't call him Godzillasaurus possibly to avoid confusing him with the Godzillasaurus seen in the Heisei films

[@giganotosaurus2240]

He was used so perfectly in the movie, and now I can get him in figure form. All we need is Monster arts, Super 7, or/and Hiya to make a figure of him.

[@ShinRobjira]

Would love it if Hiya and Xplus could show this guy some love! I love the figure, don’t get me wrong, but he needs more ferocity to him. So anyone, everyone, show OdoGoji some love!!!

[@giganotosaurus2240]

@@ShinRobjira So your calling him OdoGoji now? That is a really good name for him.

[@lolNOTpoggersaurus69]

Tbh this figure was quite a surprise never thought they’d do it nevertheless a great addition to the mms line. That opening combat scene with pre irradiated M1 was actually insane too.

[@ShinRobjira]

That scene will remain rent free in my brain. Like holy hell man… what a way to start a new Godzilla movie! And just the fact that the weight of that scene sticks around the entire movie. Pure cinema.

[@lolNOTpoggersaurus69]

@@ShinRobjira that whole scene had me yelling OH MY GOD(zilla) Minus One was an actual work of cinematic art as it now resides at my #1 Godzilla film putting Shin below it at #2. God I would die just to watch it again as if I haven’t already seen it.

[@GOJI_GUY_EDIT]

The tail reminds me of a long shogun Godzilla pickle tail but just more brown and has spikes

[@ShinRobjira]

It’s the Danger Pickle

[@Ollimus]

Godzilla Minus One is in my opinion, the best piece Godzilla media since GKOTM & Shin

[@ShinRobjira]

It’s absolutely very very high up there for me as well! It’s going to be a hard act to follow in Toho’s case, which only makes sequel talk all the more interesting 👀

[@rangerfan.0165]

So as someone who tries to catch up with paleontology, I like to think that his scars are from others of his kind as actual carnivorous dinosaurs do have evidence of inter-species combat in the fossil record.

[@ShinRobjira]

Interesting, if that’s the case, I wonder where the rest of his kind went.. or just how old he is before getting irradiated.

[@leorivers7759]

They got zapped too and are growing to be monster sized for Godzilla Minus One Plus One!

[@jedijam91]

@@ShinRobjiraIt’s probably from his prey. Cretaceous herbivores had some of the most impressive defenses of any animal.

[@Godzillakuj94]

Man I almost like parts of the pre-nuke Goji better as far as a design goes. Really loved the shape and proportions of the head especially the close-ups we got in the film, glad the figure turned out as good as it did!

[@butchersblade7068]

I completely agree. I honestly think his final form is a little bit of a step backward.

[@Godzillakuj94]

​@@butchersblade7068 Yeah it just feels like a lumpier Heisei design when this thing had its own vibe, even when he looks down on the men on Odo island I love the face that and something just kinda felt more alive. Knowing that the budget was so low, I'm wondering if that factored into using 'The Ride' Godzilla design as a base and that's why there's a slight disconnect between the two?

[@ctrl_altesc]

Nah, it would look way too close to Zilla. Final form was pretty decent. Shin Godzilla is PEAK though

[@Bulbasaur617]

Interesting to see Minus One Godzillasarus be made into a figure. I manage to watch Minus One a couple of weeks ago and I love it. Definitely one of my favorite Godzilla movies ever made despite some things I didn't like. I still like it regardless. Can't wait to see what other Godzilla things will come in the future aside from the upcoming Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire movie that's coming.

[@ShinRobjira]

I’m sure Bandai and Hiya (amongst others) have more than enough merchandising planned ready for next year to eat our money up, something relentless lol Really hoping for Hiya to tackle this guy and MinusGoji at some point.

[@alexkogan9755]

That first 10 minutes of Minus One with pre-nuke Godzilla was the best Jurassic Park film we’ve gotten in years. By the way is anyone else reminded of one of the concept arts of Godzilla 2014? Specifically the one with the more dinosaurian head? Because that’s what it reminds me of.

[@javivaki]

It was so awesome that they introduced this dino Goji as a jumpscare. Opening was so awesome and scary. I also like that this being a way of getting an original design for the movie that wasn't just a modified Ride Goji. And how he kinda resemble the Goji from that one cancelled American project from the 80s by Steve Miner, especially in the storyboard drawings. And to me personally, he also reminds me of Feraligatr from Pokémon. So basically, Odo Island Goji is a cool design.

[@blacksun967]

we need a pre-radiated SHMA Goji as well, hopefully it does happen

[@butchersblade7068]

To be completely honest, they could have used this design throughout the entire movie, and I would have been giddy about it. I absolutely love this look for Godzilla, even more than his post radiation bath design. It's more primal and realistic looking. Can't wait to get this figure.

[@Godzilla5675]

This is Zilla minus one cause he has slender body a bunch of angled dorsal plates on its back and with a more leaning posture this fits the description

[@Zimzilla99]

Having seen the movie 6 times yeah there are open wounds across the Minusasaurus. I assumed they were weapon damage but they look in some cases like claw damage either from fighting another one or a another different monster

[@ShinRobjira]

Curious little detail to have on an island with seemingly (assumedly) just ONE monster on it… I wonder what’s going on there.

[@Zimzilla99]

@@ShinRobjira I’m of the opinion that Godzilla isn’t the only monster around. And that similar to 54/55 other unmutated kaiju are existing under the earth in pocket caves

[@Alen-Kat]

Anguirus??

[@alphaprime1000]

Imagine a Monsterarts version of pre-irradiated MinusGoji

[@chancegivens9390]

What a way to bring back the Godzillasaurus! I remember when I saw the movie in theaters, i missed the first little bit and walked in on this mighty sea saurian slaughtering the soldiers. What a magnificent beast!! I was so happy to see the Godzillasaurus again. I'll definitely try to get this figurine if I can find it for a decent price.

[@growlie2676]

That face Is very T-Rex look. I do like that.

[@ShinRobjira]

That whole scene gave off some Jurassic Park vibes on top of him looking very Dinosaurian. Yamazaki needs a sequel deal, right now!

[@godzillagaming6090]

Ok this may be controversial But I think I like this version more then the regular one

[@ShinRobjira]

Quite the spicy take, but honestly, after watching that opening scene…. Yeah I don’t blame you lol

[@godzillagaming6090]

Yes agree that opening scene was amazing

[@princeoffnaf2534]

The way the minus one godzillasaurus moved was horrific a fast and aggressive killer I wish more versions Godzilla's were fast it just makes him more scary for some reason

[@leorivers7759]

I've never bought one of these things before, but I was so impressed by "creature Godzilla", the way he comes off like a rage crazed wrestler, that I thought it was time for me to buy one if they made one of pre radiation Godzilla. I'm glad I stumbled into your hilariously enthusiastic and detailed about the details review. And I'm glad that the opening 20 minutes are not just a thing with me but other people realize that that was special too. I ordered mine today from Amazon on the strength of your review.

[@unknowndata7745]

I've been avoiding this review out of sheer Jealousy, because it's easily my favourite from of him and I was not able to get it, but today I found a small import online retailer in the UK selling him for £34 and I folded and got it. Should be here in a few days, I can't wait. This guys appearance was the most terrifying godzilla had ever been. Usually I don't bother with Vinyls but the sheer amount of details really impressed me. Also, I'll be taking off the tag, I know yall will love that.

[@UltraGodzillaKombat495]

My favorite 2 baby figures we got this year are the Land Form Hedorah (Both normal and crawling) and the Pre Irradiated stage of Godzilla 2023

[@ShinRobjira]

It’s been a very baby year this year lol with Minya on the way next year.. they better have Baby, Little & Junior figures lined up if they even want to get CLOSE to this year!

[@d3fault1ng]

finally a video covering this figure

[@ShinRobjira]

Hope it was worth the wait!

[@vladislavstavytskyi7672]

I re-watched some clips from that scene of Odo Island Goji and now I can see the scars on his body, especially on his neck when he roars

[@93Monstermike]

I really like how the pre-irradiated Godzilla looks like the offspring of Godzilla and a theropod dinosaur like Tyrannosaurus. Also that opening scene...Spoilers He was terrifying whole chomping on soldiers.

[@ShinRobjira]

Horrifying yet so very awesome. Dude was going ham and cheese on those dudes, flinging and squishing like no one’s business. Really brutal stuff. How do you even follow that up? lol

[@artsy_dragon_creations]

Wow, I legit never expected them to make a figure of this form. I’m not upset that they did though, because this is personally my favorite evolving Goji. This movie just went way harder than it needed to, but damn it paid off in the end. The story, the characters, the action, Godzilla himself being such a spectacle, yet the focus is on what he can do not on the creature itself. Amazing film, amazing designs. Can’t recommend enough, and I may grab this figure because I love everything about this Godzilla

[@Gojiman54]

you know what’s hilarious my name is Gojiman54 and you said Goji Man what a coincidence😂😂😂

[@galvatronustv5811]

They should of called it Godzillasaurus

[@panduallen6712]

Man it took so long to get it in stock here. I finally got it for around $15-20. Imma apologize to you, Rob. I kinda feel you oversell the damn thing in this review prior. But now that it is in my own hand, it's just THAT good of a vinyl. Probably the best I own. I'm surprised with how much the detail pop in person, it felt like a braille even. Usually with vinyls they kinda toned it down, a bit more smoothen and dulled. Even fellow MMS like Servum got less pronounced details. But this one, man this felt like those old Bandai America vinyls I owned as a kid. I remember how sharp and pronounced the texture on their Mothra and Gigan that I own was. Gerard Goji is one of my fav now

[@titan133760]

The name the Odo Island natives used for Godzilla, which is 呉爾羅, is based on kanji, which in turn is based on the Chinese script. The characters were chosen just for their sound only, because, as you have mentioned, you will only get gibberish when you machine-translate it either through Google Translate or DeepL. The more familiar Japanese word of Godzilla, which is ゴヂラ, is written in katakana

[@decisive_battle3565]

I remember accidentally seeing this before the movie and I thought there would be two godzillas, maybe next time…

[@ShinRobjira]

At this point, who knows? Everyday it sounds like Minus One might be closer and closer to a sequel lol

[@spencermaley4390]

I’m surprised we’re not calling this design OdoGoji.

[@ShinRobjira]

OdoGoji is probably the best name we can give him. For whatever reason I settled on GerardGoji lol

[@spencermaley4390]

@@ShinRobjira great review, was wondering if you’d cover this one👍

[@superiorcybergodzilla5670]

It is a tribute to Stan Winston's Godzilla 1994

[@ShinRobjira]

Is it really?

[@superiorcybergodzilla5670]

Seems that if

[@360degressboy]

The opening of minus one literally reminds me of what jurassic world dominion should’ve been

[@ShinRobjira]

It gave a lot of people the Jurassic vibes, i dunno if that was Yamazaki’s intent, but it wouldn’t surprise me lol They should give him a Jurassic Park movie at this point. Would love to see it!

[@dorkyfilms]

Where can I get the weed- I mean pre-irradiated Godzilla from?

[@ShinRobjira]

Got him off of HLJ, but he’s sold out now… if links go up on other sites (other than eBay) I’ll be sure to post em.

[@dorkyfilms]

@@ShinRobjira OMG THE FAMOUS SHINROBJIRA REPLIED TO MY COMMENT! NOT CLICKBATE! Thanks bro lmfao

[@godzilla-rj]

From my view: Odo Goji (as I like to call this version) scales up well with King Series Minus Goji😏 Also good review as always👌

[@ShinRobjira]

Like the perfect father and son lol curious to see how other companies are (if at all) going to handle this guy! Glad ya enjoyed the video, fam!

[@kingkurok3149]

I'mma be honest with you Rob, I bought this guy wanting to use him as a stand in for a MV Zilla, and it's works so well, so from now on this little guy is Zilla to me (and I mean that in the nicest way imaginable)

[@zachdproductions123]

I'd like to get this one sometime. Would be a worthy addition to the collection!

[@Jurassickinggoji]

Bro was a badass and ngl i like this figure ^^

[@BlueOysterStan]

I felt my heart sink to my stomach when I found one of these in an FYE, opened the tag, and saw that they wanted forty whole bucks for it lmfao

[@FireRodan93]

I nicknamed this little guy "pepper" because thats what minus goji reminds me of. lol

[@AEsir_Goji]

Hmm, cool as this figure is, and he really is, I think I'm gonna hold out on the chance there's an shma or hiya of this design. Cause I would absolutely do a diorama setup with it!

[@Fishinbasser]

Great review! Im kinda hoping for an SH Monsterarts version either in scale with the other figure or not.

[@ShinRobjira]

I’ll take just about anything of this guy at this point lol Wouldn’t mind a Hiya release of him and MinusGoji either lol

[@decisive_battle3565]

From the opening scene of Godzilla I could only see scars around the neck

[@bsrj724]

Hope Bandai makes a gashapon version of Odo Island Goji

[@godzillakong6597]

I need an atomic goji 6inch!!

[@ShinRobjira]

ANNNNYYYYYYYYYDDAAYYYYYNOOOOWWWWBANDAI!

[@godzillakong6597]

@@ShinRobjira yessssss!!!!!

[@mastercheese37]

Pretty much Godzillasaurus since i comment on a video about a scene from Godzilla minus one with the pre-irraited attacking so i got a bunch of comments that i was correct

[@ShinRobjira]

With how Yamazaki is describing Godzilla in post release interviews, I dunno if calling him a Godzillasaurus or a living breathing Curse would be more fitting lol But, at the end of the day, it’s whatever you want it to be!

[@Game-df8dq]

This is definitely a prototype for zilla or godzilla 1998

[@ShinRobjira]

One could only hope fam 😞 Cast just release an amazing ZILLA last week. WHY NOT YOU, BANDAI?!

[@DR676767]

The big goji minus one sold out in a day at America’s Godzilla store, It was a sad day for me

[@ShinRobjira]

Didn’t even know it was up there for order… damn.

[@g1rldraco7]

Damn should have known he was a hot topic fan, the black claws give it away. Welcome to the Black Parade!!!

[@mikerotch6068]

I liked his dino design more than his radiated version

[@PepsiConvoyTheMighty]

Im more than sure that he is gonna be the only figure of godzillasaurus from minus one

[@davidreyell3825]

He looks like Gorasaurus and Zilla had a baby and he was the offspring

[@ShinRobjira]

Not a bad look all things considered lol quick, nimble, able to kangaroo kick lol would’ve been interesting to see him further throw down with more than just humans!

[@davidreyell3825]

@@ShinRobjira I like the look would have been nice to see him in a daytime scene just to see the details more

[@ShinRobjira]

@@davidreyell3825yeah, the closest we got to that is when he got caught in the explosion. Hopefully some CG renders pop up at some point.

[@guccigodzilla_21]

Does anyone remember that cancelled Godzilla movie, Godzilla: Heritage. Well if you look at that design then it looks exactly like this. Oh and btw Rob, have you seen the Hiya Toys G14 and will you be picking him up???

[@ShinRobjira]

I’ve seen it, yes, absolutely going to be picking him up! 100%!

[@silviamoschik2406]

Very nice i like the more dinosaur design he hase looks great very nice love your chanel❤

[@el_bman98]

Im still waiting for my figure from Hobby link Japan 🤞

[@Deathgilas]

Godzilla (hunchback of Notre Dame version)

[@doesgoixthingsguy]

i hope some bottlegs make this. i want this at a mall.

[@SkorpiosaurPrimeYT]

Even tho this is a vinyl figure, I really wanna get it so I can customize it with a bunch of ball joints :(

[@KaijuRaiden]

Real

[@ShinRobjira]

Realer

[@mnm4975]

*🔥GOJIRA MINUS ONE🔥*

[@fangbiangongjiang4004]

This version definitely resembles a Tyrannosaurus rex.

[@ez8-frame942]

I havent seen the movie but this figure looks cool

[@h2ogodzilla765]

I can’t wait to get a shma version of this guy… if they decide to make it.

[@ShinRobjira]

I don’t see why they wouldn’t, especially after Shin Godzilla got figures for all his forms lol

[@h2ogodzilla765]

@@ShinRobjira good point lol.

[@h2ogodzilla765]

@@ShinRobjira but you never know. they didn’t make the rest of the forms for Godzilla singular point so it’s possible they might not make this version of minus one goji.

[@TheFoodDrinker]

where did you get it

[@ShinRobjira]

HobbyLink Japan, but he’s currently sold out. Holding out hope he’ll either go back into stock or other sites will start carrying him.

[@Darkwarp1994]

Hopefully sh monsterarts does a figure for this version of godzilla

[@Darkwarp1994]

Also why doesn't anyone call this godzillasaurus cause that's what this Is the newest rendition of the godzillasaurus from the 90s godzilla vs king ghidorah

[@ShinRobjira]

I can’t see Bandai refusing a SHMA release of this guy, I mean they did all the forms for Shin after all lol and many people call him Godzillasaurus, as far as I’ve seen.

[@jo_smough]

Looks like the William Stout Godzilla

[@growlie2676]

Someone should repaint him green.

[@ShinRobjira]

Wouldn’t mind if Bandai did an actual figure of that guy, NGL 👀

[@growlie2676]

Hope Hiya can do this Goji.

[@jo_smough]

They did Bagan, so there's hope

[@godzillavskong8583]

where is this available to purchase??

[@ShinRobjira]

I got mine from HobbyLink Japan, but he sold out near instantly. I’m keeping my eyes peeled for listings via other sites.

[@godzillavskong8583]

thank you ,@@ShinRobjira

[@thegmkguy]

He kinda looks like Zedus from Gamera the Brave

[@emilianovilla6101]

That’s a Godzillasaurus!!!

[@BladeAllen666]

Godzillasaurus + Xilla (Godzilla 1998) + a Goddamn Sexual Tyrannosaurus = Godzilla -1.0's pre-irradiated form.

[@Dilopho]

As cool as it is to see, I don't really love this godzillasaurus design because it's kind of awkward with the hunched posture

[@ShinRobjira]

Hopefully if other companies get the chance to make a figure of him, he’ll be a bit more to your liking. Because as much as I do like this figure, he can be a bit.. goofy looking lol

[@Dilopho]

It's not so much the figure, moreso the design itself@@ShinRobjira I just think it would look better if they committed to a more dinosaur-like design. I just watched this movie today btw so was happy to see this video right as I got back! Crossed the spoiler threshold just in time lol

[@DWN-046]

The opening with this bugger had me soiling my pants, one spooky spawn of hell it was! I’ll have to place a plaque under it when I receive him because that’s one achievement to be proud of

[@shaneokeley825]

I'm looking forward for more Bandai Movie Monster Series Gamera figures and Playmates Godzilla x Kong The New Empire, speaking of which did you see the trailer?

[@cloroxguy496]

Lets gooooo

[@Cybermat47]

You know, that kinda sloppy red paint around the mouth actually works for this specific Godzilla… you know why.

[@Cybermat47]

Fun fact: this Godzilla is 15 metres tall, which is actually slightly *shorter* than the maximum size of the 1933 King Kong. Ngl, I think 1933 Kong could actually beat this guy!

[@WaterDog1502]

Ah yes the Zilla design

[@XenoOrSomethingYT]

I call pre irradiated goji "gojisuarus"

[@06mrselfdestruct]

Gerard Goji? 👀

[@godzillamaster077]

Joe wants small boi

[@ShinRobjira]

You must attain small island-lizard, Joe

[@jadsammour1078]

this design reminds me of zilla

[@decisive_battle3565]

Sh monster art of hodozilla when

[@ShinRobjira]

SHMA, Hiya, Xplus, Super7, literally anyone… when?

[@KingGhidorah7776]

I would prefer Hiya do it because both SHMA and Super7 are disappointing in price to quality and I like articulated figures, which rules out X-Plus for me

[@godzillakong6597]

The tag is disappointing

[@ShinRobjira]

Very. But at least it’s just the tag lol

[@godzillakong6597]

@@ShinRobjira true!!!

[@bradiverson7616]

Why the hell does his head look like the big g from 2014

[@Hibublub]

How’d he get the scars

[@ShinRobjira]

Mans has Kaiju eczema lol

[@Theawesomediakaijuparty]

This is the closest we will ever get to a Bandai movie monster series zilla 2004

[@ShinRobjira]

Which is a shame… especially since CAST just released one. A beautiful one. Hopefully next year 🤞🏻 🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻

[@Theawesomediakaijuparty]

@@ShinRobjira maybe it can be a new sculpt which looks similar to the mini battle g-5 zilla but slightly different

[@Alen-Kat]

Reiwa Era Zilla lol

[@GodzillNot]

BIG head

[@ShinRobjira]

VERY big head

[@lizardphilosopher]

Wu Erluo 😂

[@TheMightyN]

Jirard-Goji? Is that some shoddy against TheCompletionist? They look nothing alike.

[@ShinRobjira]

No, Gerard as in Gerard Way from My Chemical Romance. Hence the “My Chemical Gojimance” comment I made. It was just a random toss out of a name and really had no weight beyond just calling him “Gerard”.. and because I was listening to My Chemical Romance when this dude showed up.