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[optimusdrizzt]

This looks like a gozilla toy but i can't see any markings. Anyone know anything about this guy?

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[Rubberhammer]

Really cool!

Looks like a knockoff of the Imperial Godzilla.
The one from 1985.

You want to get rid of it?

Edited by Rubberhammer, 15 August 2015 - 08:03 PM.

[TinyPink]

That IS the Imperial version, isn't it?  I have a few, let me check...

[Rubberhammer]

It looks a little off to me.

Also, the Imperial Godzilla is clearly marked, on the foot.

[optimusdrizzt]

I'll snap some photos of the feet but I couldn't make any out. It looks like the imperial one but without the markings and a little excess silver paint I think it is a good KO.

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Edited by optimusdrizzt, 16 August 2015 - 07:31 AM.

[optimusdrizzt]

You want to get rid of it?

I'm not attached to it. I'd trade for some TMNT sidekicks, as far as $ I have no idea of the value. If anyone here has an idea please chirp in. It is super clean and articulates great.

[TinyPink]

I like it, as well, but Rubberhammer did request it first.

 

Yeah, I'm going with generic street merchant knockoff.  As for value?  Tough call; though it doesn't look old at all.  $5-$20?

[bachamn]

So glad I hung onto my imperial godzilla from childhood, I almost threw it on eBay a few years ago. I'm pretty sure I used to have one that was larger as well but no longer have it

[TinyPink]

So glad I hung onto my imperial godzilla from childhood, I almost threw it on eBay a few years ago. I'm pretty sure I used to have one that was larger as well but no longer have it

 

They are both cool and insane-looking.   Cheap, as well, thankfully.   Seems like Toys-R-Us had tons of the 8" versions up through the 90s at a few bucks each.

[Behemoth]

Here are pics of both the small and large old imperial Godzillas for reference. 

 

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[BaltanII]

One of the easiest ways to tell whether you have a legit Imperial or a knockoff is the telltale lipstick. Imperial used a red to line the mouth that instead makes Godzilla look like he's dolling himself up for a night on the town. After that, yeah the absence of any trademarks would verify it's a KO as Imperial stamps all their toys.

 

The Godzilla in this thread is probably the unlicensed Dor Mei version.

[bachamn]

One of the easiest ways to tell whether you have a legit Imperial or a knockoff is the telltale lipstick. Imperial used a red to line the mouth that instead makes Godzilla look like he's dolling himself up for a night on the town. 

haha yeah I took a look at mine after my last post and immediately noticed this was the thing that looked off to me about this KO; no lipstick!

[Behemoth]

Imperial Godzilla is just much sexier than the knockoffs. 

[BadLarry]

Wow, there was one of those lipstick-wearin' Gojis in my house for years and I never knew anything about it. My brother and I called him "Stunt-double Godzilla". I'm surprised (in a pleasant way) to find out what he is and that he's more or less official. Thanks collective board knowledge! I wonder if ours is still kicking around somewhere. Thank you

[MantisFang]

I have what looks to be the same Imposter Gojira..

Apu thinks he looks way classier with his headgear on..

Edited by MantisFang, 17 August 2015 - 03:09 AM.

[bachamn]

it's weird that the KO is so similar but the details are almost all different, looks like it was sculpted in likeness, not copied.

 

Anyway I just saw this pic on eBay; don't believe I've seen one with the tag attached before. pretty sweet

 

man now I'm wanting to get the 12 incher again.

 

Edited by bachamn, 17 August 2015 - 05:35 AM.

[Rubberhammer]

man now I'm wanting to get the 12 incher again.

Bwahaha!

Edited by Rubberhammer, 17 August 2015 - 08:07 AM.

[bachamn]

Hahahaha!

you know, I typed this innocently, realized what I had done after I posted it, and decided to leave it and see who would be the first to laugh. 

 

Trent delivers!

[Rubberhammer]

you know, I typed this innocently, realized what I had done after I posted it, and decided to leave it and see who would be the first to laugh.

Trent delivers!

I thought that it was unlike you to just walk into that one!

[MantisFang]

Its not the size of the Gojira that matters.
Its how you abuse it..

Edited by MantisFang, 17 August 2015 - 09:10 AM.

[steverotters]

I thin your 'd' is stuc. I have the same problem with '' on my eyboard.

[bachamn]

I thin your 'd' is stuc

( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

[Behemoth]

I love what this thread has become. Sean Connery approved

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[BaltanII]

Someone really ought to give this thread title the D.

[optimusdrizzt]

Oh shiz I just realized that it was my D key that wasn't typing. I am LMAO right now. I couldn't figure out where that comment came from. My QWERSDXCV keys are all screwy from playing games with hot keys!