Sculpted by Takayuki Takeya, widely regarded as a master sculptor by many collectors around the world. This was the first skeleton model of Godzilla and a great addition to any collection. While I don't own a copy of this sculpture, it's clear that it's highly interpretive. There are parts of the sculpt that are brilliant, such as the skull with its double row of interlocking teeth (although, as is apparently traditional for Godzilla, it's mammalian in inspiration). However, the skeleton as a whole is lacking in my opinion. For example, Godzilla's enormous tail is reduced to a thread-fine string of vertebrae, largely without the spines and chevrons needed to bulk up and support the flesh of G's huge tail. The triple-width neck vertebrae are fascinating. Also, many of the bones have been doubled to add interest and bulk to the form. Certainly some interesting and meticulous detailing. Images and information on this page was collected over time from the internet. If you can provide further details or better images I would be very pleased to hear from you. Please contact me. |  |
Photo of a finished model |  |
Custom printed box |  |
Parts in original wrapping, including |  |
Assembly instructions and parts list |  |
