Tamashii Nations Store S.H. MonsterArts Godzilla 2019 Godzilla Night Colors Review 

What do you think of this one? What do you think Tamashii Nations needs to do to make up for this one? Big ol' smoochie?

What bandai needs to make up is to not use the SAME MOLD 6 TIMES!!!!!!

This figure does succeed in one of its goals: being a product that functions as a representation of what consumers can come to expect from the line. It encapsulates everything people have been complaining about for all these years, from the detailing, pricing, joint quality, and everything in between. Blame the economy, licensing, manufacturing, or whatever else, but ultimately consumers will only care about what they're holding, and when they start to feel like the line has stopped caring, they'll stop caring and move to other options. Eventually the vocal minority will become a majority that speaks with their wallets.

Even if Bandai gave us a “We’re Sorry” gift in the form of the 1972 Godzilla, the damage was done. Your unboxing video showed the warning signs the moment you picked up the figure out of the plastic encasing and just crumbled like a Mazapan. There’s a huge reason why most people are jumping ship to buy most of HIYA Toys’ take on all of the Titans seen in the Monsterverse, owing to how lazy this figure is. Really, Bandai?? Take a remold of a remold, throw a faded dark blue paint on the abs, thighs, eyes, and spines, mess up the teeth, loose ball joints and call it a day?? And for, once again, a $72 or $73 price point with no accessories for a figure no one will buy? A disgrace to the legacy of SHMA

So let me get this straight... Banadai is good with Mazinger Z, Dragon ball characters, Any other Godzilla, (That isn't Monster Verse) Ultraman, EVA, or any other characters they are good at detailing them, but for the Monster Verse Godzilla... I mean when I saw the Hiya versions of Legendary Godzilla, I was like. DAMN THAT LOOKS SO DETAILED, like I felt really jealous that everyone can afford, except for me, but that's besides the point. Why the hell does Tamashii Nations S.H. MonsterArts Legendary MonsterVerse Godzilla needs to look like always the same, without any changes besides the textures?

The bootleg comparison is just alllll the more hilarious, to me at least. Does anybody remember that HORRRID bootleg shma G2019 (the well popular one with munchers for teeth) had the SAME color for the claws and toenails (boring ahhh grey), the only difference being how it was applied: here via a drybrush, there looking like a kid in kintergarten painting on a canva and dipping the brush fully in paint and then apply it. I'm 100% convinced this was NOT intentional, but the similarity is real jarring.

It's unfortunate that not every shma can be kiryu or gamera rebirth level

What bothers me more than anything is that the opportunity for a new Monsterverse Godzilla is still certainly there. A new 2014 figure with fixed head sculpt and maybe a small Male MUTO (I think the scaling difference between Godzilla and the Male would make him reasonable as an accessory) would be so cool. We’ve gotten so many releases from SHMA and others like Hiya based on GVK and KOTM. Give 2014 and maybe even K:SI some love man.

you blew my mind when you reminded me that this is a 2019 godzilla! the whole time since it was announced I thought it was from GvK during the hong kong battle and was expecting another kong to go along with it, now knowing/realizing its from 2019 it makes it even worse for me !

I kinda wish tamashii would lose the rights to the Monsterverse after seeing this abomination they pushed out for a quick cash grab. For some reason we cant get a resculpted and accurate Monsterverse Goji and King Ghidorah 2019. How hard is it to do Reissues and Resculpts Tamashii?

I loved the night combat shin, it fixed every problem I had with the original. When SHMA announced a night combat G19 I was excited, thinking it would become a trend to improve on figures and make then look better. I was wrong.

Despite the lengthy introduction description i still maintain that you provide clear, unbiased common sense about the monster action figures you review, without much ranting about annoying random ranting.😂❤

Shame the paper bag didn't make it in :P. But in all seriousness, I think they know starting with Shin Godzilla (original) that they can get away with minimal effort when it comes to their Godzilla figures because people will eat it up regardless. The only way they will ever step their game up with these releases is if people just don't buy them. But that's not going to happen. For some reason, they really care less about the Godzilla figures themselves. Anything else in SHMA is fare game, but the big man himself? When was the last time an SHMA Godzilla was actual quality? Why don't they make the effort to remake parts like they did with Gamera??

Ngl I feel like ever since Neca lost their license, SHMA kinda took a nosedive in terms of quality due to not having any kind of competition, as we have been starting to get figures that are ether sloppily painted or straight have loose joints. Not saying all of them are bad, but it’s just frustrating that not only do we have fumbles like this, but then they make the prices from ether $80-$100+ despite it not having any accessories or even worth the money. Hopefully Hi-Ya is the wake-up call for them

Both Mothra and Destroyah SCV has the same type of paint issue and it comes across as lazy, especially for a $75+ figure.

I Really Appreciate You Making These Reviews You Always Keep Me Informed on What's Good Value & also what not to waste You're Money on

I take this as definitive proof that Bandai should stick to the Japanese kaiju figures rather than the MV stuff. Leave that to Hiya Toys plz ;-;

The worst part is sh monster arts isn't trying

Oof! And this is AFTER your Gamera Rebirth review where you specifically talked about the issues with recent QC issues and pricing of these figures! Tamashii Nations really didn’t think this through.

Bandai needs to stop this, seriously, they've already used this mold SIX different times, why can't they make something like a 1984 godzilla instead of an unnecessary repaint of the exact same figure they've released six different times before?

As many times as they have released this goji figure you'd think they would do something to improve the sculpt but no they just slap some paint on it and call it good enough,the hiya version is superior in every sense of the word hell I'd buy it no matter times they repainted it.

Bandai: Wanna see me do it again?

Seeing the preview of Steven opening this figure and the head popped off and him laughing like the Joker you know this figure was going to a verbal smackdown the STR way.

1:21 “Okay, get in”

Just notice that the open splayed hands came from the G21. Nice point you bring out about the Tamashii Store exclusive Goku. The reason I want that Goku so much is because it has so much new stuff on an old body. If they would just include a new atomic breath or some other effect parts, that would at least add some value.

I was still wondering if shm would do better with Hiya as a competitor, and the facts proved that I thought too much

I knew you’d be brutal, but I didn’t expect you to compare it to a bootleg!

I've had the nagging thought for years now that Bandai/Tamashii have been moving resources away from Godzilla SHMA due to it being much more niche and less profitable in cost to profit ratio regarding paint apps, tooling, ect. Then we get something like Rebirth Gamera that kind of destroys that thought, and then we also get a big stinker like this. Idk man. All I know is that I want that Metal Build Strike Gundam I was seeing at the NY store over this guy.

Is it just me that likes this figure?

(After fully watching this, I’m convinced Steven and I are the same mind in different bodies when it comes to the SHMA Monsterverse Godzillas after the original 2019 sculpts lol.)

Y’know, as awful as this release is, and as much as I agree with this video and how inexcusable Bandai’s actions are here, I really don’t like seeing people in comments sections on here and on other social media acting like Bandai needs to lose the license over this or as if every release from now on is gonna be like this or worse yet, act as if the Monsterarts line never did anything good. The toxicity I’m seeing from the discussion surrounding this line and Hiya is honestly tiring. I am glad that your criticisms are logical and honest without being toxic, though. I’m not venting about you, just other people’s reactions I’ve been seeing. You’re probably one of the few people I’ve seen be critical and honest about this without being ridiculous, and I honestly applaud you for that, Steven..

Yeah this one is an easy pass for me. I'm not one of those "Hiya will replace SHMA" guys as there are plenty of SHMA figures that were fantastic in my book. But THIS thing looks janky as all hell. If Bandai won't update the outdated head sculpt then at least make the paint apps worthwhile. It's very hard to be enthusiastic with this version when Hiya's offerings really nail the feel of Monsterverse Godzilla.

As a figure that's 1. Is exclusive to 3 specific locations that you'd have to physically go to 2. Is a simple repaint 3. Doesn't include ANY notable accessories like a mouth blast or literally anything It's a complete ripoff and bandai should be ashamed. I've seen it in the NYC store each time ive gone in so far, and I'm probably gonna save up for gamera or literally of the other figuarts/monster arts they have When i first went in I was just there for kid Goku and yeah he comes eith new face places and the windswept hair so that's actually new Even the repaint of the Awakening SSJ Goku came with new face plates, redone hair and an energy effect What the hell happened with this Godzilla

I would still get it for the collection but its crazy how the still never fixed the back part of Godzilla. The 2019 one has same problem where sometimes the whole tale back end pops out but did use nail polish to tighten joint and worked for me.

Something that would’ve made more sense to release would’ve been night versions of Godzilla and Kong from the battle in Hong Kong. That scene has immaculate lighting and I would’ve loved to see that replicated on the figures.

So which would you say came out worse? This Godzilla or Showa Gigan?

i already feel this video is gonna be a riot

Atomic breath -> 900,000°C Hyper spiral nuclear heat ray -> 20,000,000°C Atomic pulse -> 900,000°C Body temperature -> 60,000°C Uranium meltdown pulse -> 500,000,000°C Infinite spiral burning heat ray -> Planck temperature

You can not put "a complete disgrace " in the thumbnail, and then put it in a cool pose like that, you can not do that

Why is nobody talking about how this figures teeth are golden.

Im glad I got the poster version.

Ayyyyy at least 72 was released 😎 BUT THIS FIGURE RIGHT HERE IS AAAAASSSSS. I honestly think, we need to file some sort of complaint to the company, anything to let them know they cannot keep doing this to their buyers. This type of neglet should have ended when the old s.h.monsterarts mothra came out, that was one of the reviews i remember steven being absolutely disappointed with.

mine is like tilted to the left when i try posing him 😢

i think that figure you can recreate the pose when the water flying drone takes a picture of godzilla when hes resting when godzilla 2019 is absorbing radiation

bruh this was made of a movie that is basically night for the whole time

I knew this guy was bad. BUT DAMN, I didn’t know he was this bad. When they first released this, I was told by AS(articulation series) that they wanted to use the 2021 Godzilla sculpt instead of making a new one. The paint is TERRIBLE. They could’ve at least had some light blue/cyan strikes and lines going down from Godzillas dorsal plates, and the plates themselves were mixed with black and blue. The teeth could’ve been way better in not only paint, but sculpt. And if they were going to use the same headsculpt as the 2021 release, they could’ve at least fixed the left eye socket on Godzilla, fixed the teeth, and the triangular shaped snout.

I know we are getting a new Godzilla figure to make up for this “azyLay” repaint. I was kinda hoping for a Sh Monsterarts Keizer/Kaizer Ghidorah figure because Bandai seems to resurrect Monster X as a Monsterarts figure and made “modern 2023” vinyls of both Monster X and Keizer Ghidorah. Hopefully Monsterarts will eventually make a “good” quality Keizer Ghidorah figure. The eyes are literally red dots, how hard can it be? Fingers crossed.

man, I remember I got the Godzilla 2014 SH Monsterarts figure for $70 including shipping, and when I got it I was relatively happy (though the figure needed custom tweaking to fix the paint etc), but decided the line was too expensive and I wasn't going to keep buying them. I'm glad I made that choice, prices have gone up way too much, and quality appears to have not gotten much better barring some standouts

I’m just looking at this and I see no difference between this and Godzilla 2019. What!? There’s blue and purple paint on it!? It’s so subtle and unnoticeable that it’s not worth purchasing.

I agree with you I don’t understand why they did this when they already made a 2019 Godzilla but at least it’s good for making your own custom figures

i think Godzilla wanted to have Sonic's colors for some reason but didnt want the Tan because he would look like that darn Monkey

Hey Steve, or anyone in the comment. Please enlighten me, is all post-2014 Legendary Goji using the same sculpt? Cuz one of Jobby's audience said the sculpt is different, albeit I personally didn't notice. Tbf I didn't notice the differences in Hiya's until it was pointed out in reviews, tho now I can't unsee it. I get that it's not a problem for most ppl if 2019 and 2021 sculpt is different or not, but personally as a collector and a diorama enthusiast, attention to details is highly appreciated and increase its worth to purchase. It shows care as well as accommodating the fans' nerdy needs even if it meant having more production cost. In turn, they'll earn a long-term profit that is loyalty. It is what personally makes me buying all Hiya's Monsterverse products then, now and later. I want to support a company that listen and go out of their way to improve even when they can just go the lazy route. Iirc prior to 2019 announcement, ppl begged Hiya to just rereleased the flawed og 2021. If it was Bandai they probably just do so and reuse the mold for all the other version, but Hiya fixed the og's issues instead, plus giving different sculpt for 2019. Though I hope that passion won't fade away in time, as Bandai kinda used to have such passion

HEY IT'S STEVEN FROM STEVEN'S TOY REVIEWS

hey Steve, a suggestion for a possible "FIGURE FIGHT". a clash between: Hiya toys Godzilla 2021 heat ray vs Bandai Godzilla 2019 Poster color ver, it would be interesting

This will be interesting

I honestly gave this figure the benefit of the doubt and ordered one. I saw the box art pretty good and nicely represented. The minute I opened the box and pulled out the plastic godzilla was in his head, tail, and leg was already apart and the neck piece right behind godzillas head was out as well. Okay whatever I snapped em back in but the head and tail are the most delicate and easiest to fall off. And the gaps in between the legs and hips are even worse than the 2019 and 2021. Reason i got this like I said benefit of the doubt and the night version shin godzilla was very well done and had no issues with him. But after purchasing this figure I made my decision I'm done with sh monsterarts. Sticking with xplus, spiral studios, and I like what Hiya is doing they've managed to do everything sh isn't doing. Yes xplus and spiral studios are more expensive but least they're not coming in damaged and are very well detailed and crafted.

I find it ssad that the *S.H. FIGUARTS* Gomora has more accessories and far AFFORDABLE than S.h.Monsterarts Godzilla.

I seen the unboxing and it was hilarious🤣

Godzilla 1972 has finally been reveled

I can literally repaint my 2021 godzilla to get this figure. Same mold, different slap of paint yea?

I’ve never seen Steven so disappointed before, this figure looks cool but I gotta agree with him why did they have to give us another SHMA Godzilla 2019 figure? I was thinking about buying it because it was less than $100 but after seeing the reviews, I’m passing on it I’ll just get the original SHMA KOTM Godzilla figure.

I really wished I watched this before I picked one up at the store, literally came out of the box with its arm and chunk of the tail off.

This is the 1995 sculpt all over again💀 Shma Burning 95 and Godzilla 2019: good figures Shma rebirth ver and Poster Color ver 2019: the best Eva 95 and Translucent blue thingy 2019: Cool but you don’t need it Orai norioshu and Burning 2019: also cool but again you don’t need it Derpy eye smoking boi 1995 and mr needs to brush their teeth 2019: A disgrace to society

I think this figure does have some use, it can be used as a base for custom figures

From the looks of their Showa Gigan and Godzilla 1972.... They seem to respect their Japanese versions of their characters more then the American ones.

Tamashii needs to get back on the ball man, for a store exclusive I expected it to be perfect, no issues!!! I mean come on man look at the Final Wars Goji he fell apart in the box!!! Bad enough theres no accessories or beams and yet they went all out on gamera?!?!?!?!?!?

Idk why alot of people wants a perfect and detailed and perfect sculpt and coloring and the paint they always judge why they just don't appreciate it All the workers that made the figure they really work hard to make a figure for the fans and they just judge it me I don't care how awful the paint and sculpt im just happy that i got a figure that i wanted

It’s not even the 2019 sculpt. I don’t get it. Hope Bandai can recover from this one.

How can we fix gap?

Damn. That ssjb3kk is fucking amazing. I got the normal ssjb3 Goku. I also wouldn't say Kong or DF are knockoffs or bootlegs tbh, it makes them sound like bad quality. They are still pretty high grade, but some bad QC here and there

I totally agree with you besides couldn't they just add a bit of blue because during in the movie where godzilla arrived at boston godzilla is pulsing with radiation and that would have been better

I see that all the white part around him

Question, didn’t the prototype have the 2014 feet?

This isn't the first time they didn't paint between the joints, or the worst case of it. Night version Mothra was horrible.

This is why I get both hyia and sh monsterarts

I'm still upset we r getting like no accessories. Special beam color 2 mafch the cool purple hue. Still the paint is killin me. I think it's intentional lack of care. Maybe the fig people need a shake up. Cuz it's disrespectful 2 any customer that would wanna buy it. Such potential when it was shown that colorway is great... needs a custom paint job. Sick of no beam add ons 4 real though.

I love the monster arts line. I’ve bought a few figures, but this line just fell of the face of the planet of this figure. wtf is this supposed to be…

I love this REAL review I like the colors but I am better off repainting a bootLEG

the sculpt looks decent though, it looked good on the 2021

Whats that other Godzilla variant? It looks awesome compared to this

I’m pretty sure that the prototype had the shma 2014 feet

To be honest, since Bandai keeps making the same models for legendary goji (not including 2014 here) I might as well buy the cheapest one, since we don’t need millions of repaints of em Edit: this one is just a 2021 repaint so I’m buying 2021 if this one keeps breaking apart

The reason Tamashi just change color revision because they try to sell the overloaded previous return stock from their store thats way they wanna make extra money with repaint and change box design. They knew that they lossing Because HIYA TOYS

I got a Monster X figure a few days ago and, while he looks amazing, he doesn’t have many accessories and is incredibly flimsy I’m disappointed in Bandai for this. Their figures used to be sturdy (NOT ALWAYS FALLING APART) and had ACTUAL ACCESSORIES. Now we just get a couple hands and an interchangeable head if we’re lucky.

We need a "sorry for the bad fig" figure in the form of mecha g 2021 special version with proton scream, and missile effects

Wow! Just wow. What a downgrade, good thing I have the NECA 2019 Godzilla’s both normal and atomic breath.

One of if not the worst releases in the line. F this thing.

I actually really like this paint job but it’s so disappointing that it’s literally the same figure 6th time but worse

I really don't know why they need to release the same mold like 6 times... like 2019/21 designe must be SHMA's favorite because there's so many of this mold compared to all the others

Men I always wanting this figure because I was dreaming about it like I thought I successfully got this toy but it didn't so that's why I want this toy

The head looks like as if it was molded and painted by memory

Yeah… I’ll just wait to see what Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire’s figures have to offer Edit: Yeah no, screw SHMA. The hell, guys!?

In my opinion the night color one of my favorite sh monsterarts godzilla for me

Why you buy in the first place.

Being a completionist sucks sometimes.

What happned to that figure:(

Spoken like a master class.

I can't get over how inaccurate the MonsterArts sculpt looks. It's not quite as striking until you see it next to the Hiya Goji.

Legendary Godzilla doesn't have keloid scaring. Hes not a mutated freak like the original Godzilla or Shin. He's just a prehistoric beast. That being said, i actually like the super dark blue paint, just not enough to buy this sculpt again.

anyone else thought this'd be the original g 19 after shin godzilla's flaws?