The figure has been updated over the original promo images! The thighs have been redone, the tail is done much cleaner and the head was touched up! The original will also release with this updated mold! A much needed update, the tail looks amazingly articulated
I noticed the differences between the figures too. Glad I'm not crazy. I prefer this updated version so nice to hear the original figure will get it too.
I may be wrong, but according to a Facebook post I saw earlier, the changes done for the heat ray version ( The better cuts in sculpt and therefore better posing potential) will be done for the original version.
They should have given us something different like Godzilla 1985. That would have been the talk of the internet in full glory! Though this is a good looking figure.
@@CepiTheNomad GMK for me was like the first Japanese Godzilla movie I watched cause I bought the three DVD set (when I was little) where it had GMK, Godzilla vs Mothra (1992), and Godzilla vs King Ghidorah (1991)
Nice video! I hope the normal version is gonna have these improvements as well. Also question (might be a dumb question but am fairly new with this stuff) about Kowkis, i just saw a timer for free shipping and such. What will happen after? Like how much would shipping cost?
Initially, my thoughts regarding the Hiya Toys Hokkaido Godzilla Heat Ray version reminded me of the SDCC 2024 S.H. MonsterArts Godzilla 1989-Event Exclusive, but at a very affordable price with better scaling, movie-accurate details, and more articulation. Overall, I'm quite impressed by the Hokkaido Godzilla Heat Ray version, but I'm going to give the normal one a chance. Furthermore, I would really love to see Hiya Toys retool the Hokkaido Godzilla for Burning Godzilla since I felt like the 1991 Godzilla was a combination of the 1989 and 1995 Godzilla; I've heard rumors that Hiya Toys will unveil newer Godzilla products, such as Burning Godzilla, GMK Godzilla, and yes, Final Wars Godzilla and Gigan.
Yeah, I was thinking the same thing when I first saw it. In fact, I thought it was at a glance online. And YES. They could potentially knock that out the park. And very exciting stuff coming from Hiya it seems. Good time to be a collector
@@CepiTheNomad 1) Indeed, my exact sentiments there. Glad that I wasn't the only one, though. So, I gonna give the standard release some love and recognition. 2) Of course, they will; from what I have heard about rumors that Hiya Toys will showcase Burning Godzilla (whether it be a new mold or a retooling of the Hokkaido Godzilla) for this year of SDCC, as well as other Godzilla products, especially my most personal favorites: Final Wars Godzilla and Gigan.
@@kaiju-odanny9778 that's a good idea, I think the original is still great and I want to support that too if I can. That is exciting. We don't get much final wars love so I am eager to see how well they do
@@CepiTheNomad 1) Glad to know that. The original still looks great and deserves some attention once it arrives. 2) Same thing here, too; I would love to see them do the entire Final Wars monster cast, including Monster X and Keizer Ghidorah.
@@kaiju-odanny9778 its a huge longshot that hiya would ever do such niche kaiju such as Monster X or kaiser since they only just started doing classic kaiju
Ngl, they did kinda shoot themselves on the foot by revealing this and not letting the normal version take a breath. Kinda wanted for them to do Kong BEAST Glove, but I guess they are saving that for later since MV is their money maker. But, to what they shown, I am already excited if they are doing Mecha G MV or Minus 1 godzilla with how they did the tail on this one.
I can’t fathom why Hiya Toys would announce this Godzilla before the original one even comes out. Unless people really prefer for him to have normal colored dorsal plates, most will go for one with the atomic breath. Maybe there’s some kind of subtle color difference in the bodies? I really can’t tell from the pics.
At this point I'm kinda surprised they didn't go with the late Heisei design cuz then they could make the Normal and heat ray versions irrelevant with the burning figure, and then make him irrelevant with the burning heat ray figure lol! I'm still picking up both versions probably, I somehow have zero Heisei figures despite every company spamming Heisei. Anyways... GMK 🤤🤤
This is pretty cool. Tho off topic i want them to u know remake kong's model since its a little bit less accurate and limited articulation due to the pelvis not being a piece
What are your thoughts on the Hiya Godzilla Hokkaido heat ray version??
Interested in any of these figures?? If so, use my discount code!
The figure has been updated over the original promo images! The thighs have been redone, the tail is done much cleaner and the head was touched up! The original will also release with this updated mold! A much needed update, the tail looks amazingly articulated
Oh that’s good to hear I didn’t know that, thanks!
I noticed the differences between the figures too. Glad I'm not crazy. I prefer this updated version so nice to hear the original figure will get it too.
Where did you hear this?
@@notabot9970 yeah I immediately noticed but then was like, naaaah lol glad to hear there are improvements and the original version will ship updated.
@@CepiTheNomadwhere did you hear this?
Hiya toys just gets better and better every figure
Seems to be that way, good to be a collector
Fax and btw at 0:23 is that photo a teaser for a -1 figure?
Let them COOK 🗣️🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
@@OmegaZilla-gy3vwLET HIM COOK NOW
@@godzillaxdestoroyah I SAID, LET THEM COOK🔥🔥🔥
i don't know that this is THE 91 figure i would have wanted, but i think this is a fantastic looking generic heisei godzilla.
I can agree to that. I actually am quite partial to my shma 1991 figure. But this is fantastic.
Where did you get the new image for that toy pls send source 9:50
@@neenasharma2999 those images were from the articulation series website
I love how the "HEAT RAY" Godzilla repaint comes with a "HEAT RAY"
*Cough cough* S.H Monsterarts *Cough cough*
*cough cough* GMK heat ray edition *cough cough*
I may be wrong, but according to a Facebook post I saw earlier, the changes done for the heat ray version ( The better cuts in sculpt and therefore better posing potential) will be done for the original version.
Yeah I just learned that. That’s awesome to hear.
A heat ray version with an actual atomic breath piece 😭🙏
They should have given us something different like Godzilla 1985. That would have been the talk of the internet in full glory! Though this is a good looking figure.
I’m still hoping that one of these companies make Godzilla ‘74! That would knock my socks off
I'm shocked that Hiya Toys are going to make a GMK Godzilla next!
I saw that teaser...very excited
@@CepiTheNomad Same here cause GMK is one of my favorite Godzilla movie
@@victorhernandez5013 it's a banger for sure. I haven't watched it in many years but I remember so much from it.
@@CepiTheNomad GMK for me was like the first Japanese Godzilla movie I watched cause I bought the three DVD set (when I was little) where it had GMK, Godzilla vs Mothra (1992), and Godzilla vs King Ghidorah (1991)
@@victorhernandez5013 That's a good set right there
Yk it’s a good day when cepi the nomad uploads
Thank you my friend
@@CepiTheNomad your welcome
So happy that not only does he look good but they finally showed off the articulation way better than the normal, definitely plan on getting both 🙏🏽
I’m for sure buying the 1991 heat ray
Hiya x Tamashi: The new Toy wars
Nice video!
I hope the normal version is gonna have these improvements as well.
Also question (might be a dumb question but am fairly new with this stuff) about Kowkis, i just saw a timer for free shipping and such. What will happen after? Like how much would shipping cost?
I heard it will! And I’m not sure I can ask and see
Kowkis always offers free shipping.
i bought the ghidorah with beams am exited
Love your vids and would also love a review on the 2014 Godzilla. Take your time though of course ❤️
Thanks! Do you mean the hiya 2014? I’ll review it when it releases later this year!
I wouldnt call the heat ray '91 an "upgrade" because I prefer having godzillas without glowing spines, at least 99% of the time.
That’s fair. I can do either or but looking at my collection most my Godzillas are not glowy
90 percent of my collection is playmates 😭
90% of my collection is neca 10% sh monster arts and 1% is playmates 0% percent hiya witch I’m sad about
@@Deadpoolandgodzilla hopefully you can get some hiya soon
I have the 1954 original and it’s a great figure
Initially, my thoughts regarding the Hiya Toys Hokkaido Godzilla Heat Ray version reminded me of the SDCC 2024 S.H. MonsterArts Godzilla 1989-Event Exclusive, but at a very affordable price with better scaling, movie-accurate details, and more articulation. Overall, I'm quite impressed by the Hokkaido Godzilla Heat Ray version, but I'm going to give the normal one a chance.
Furthermore, I would really love to see Hiya Toys retool the Hokkaido Godzilla for Burning Godzilla since I felt like the 1991 Godzilla was a combination of the 1989 and 1995 Godzilla; I've heard rumors that Hiya Toys will unveil newer Godzilla products, such as Burning Godzilla, GMK Godzilla, and yes, Final Wars Godzilla and Gigan.
Yeah, I was thinking the same thing when I first saw it. In fact, I thought it was at a glance online.
And YES. They could potentially knock that out the park. And very exciting stuff coming from Hiya it seems. Good time to be a collector
@@CepiTheNomad 1) Indeed, my exact sentiments there. Glad that I wasn't the only one, though. So, I gonna give the standard release some love and recognition.
2) Of course, they will; from what I have heard about rumors that Hiya Toys will showcase Burning Godzilla (whether it be a new mold or a retooling of the Hokkaido Godzilla) for this year of SDCC, as well as other Godzilla products, especially my most personal favorites: Final Wars Godzilla and Gigan.
@@kaiju-odanny9778 that's a good idea, I think the original is still great and I want to support that too if I can.
That is exciting. We don't get much final wars love so I am eager to see how well they do
@@CepiTheNomad 1) Glad to know that. The original still looks great and deserves some attention once it arrives.
2) Same thing here, too; I would love to see them do the entire Final Wars monster cast, including Monster X and Keizer Ghidorah.
@@kaiju-odanny9778 its a huge longshot that hiya would ever do such niche kaiju such as Monster X or kaiser since they only just started doing classic kaiju
It appears the special paint on the dorsal plates may have a UV/blacklight effect
Ngl, they did kinda shoot themselves on the foot by revealing this and not letting the normal version take a breath.
Kinda wanted for them to do Kong BEAST Glove, but I guess they are saving that for later since MV is their money maker.
But, to what they shown, I am already excited if they are doing Mecha G MV or Minus 1 godzilla with how they did the tail on this one.
Agree, and yeah the tail looks really impressive. I am still holding out hope for Godzilla '74
Imagine a hiya destoroyah 💀
I do often
you can clearly tell hiya improved the heisei godzilla mold. Looks way better
I wonder how does it shipped when you order the big bad toy front store
I can’t fathom why Hiya Toys would announce this Godzilla before the original one even comes out. Unless people really prefer for him to have normal colored dorsal plates, most will go for one with the atomic breath. Maybe there’s some kind of subtle color difference in the bodies? I really can’t tell from the pics.
At this point I'm kinda surprised they didn't go with the late Heisei design cuz then they could make the Normal and heat ray versions irrelevant with the burning figure, and then make him irrelevant with the burning heat ray figure lol! I'm still picking up both versions probably, I somehow have zero Heisei figures despite every company spamming Heisei.
Anyways... GMK 🤤🤤
This is pretty cool. Tho off topic i want them to u know remake kong's model since its a little bit less accurate and limited articulation due to the pelvis not being a piece
I’m hoping that’s what is taking gxk kong so long
@@CepiTheNomad same its the only reason why i thought why they were taking so long
@@CepiTheNomadguess what. I was right
Were did you order your 1954? Because the second I saw it my life changed 😂 I need that figure 😂 unless it’s over $100 😢😅
Hobbylink Japan is where I ordered mine. It was about $91! Not sure if it’s still available but it should be somewhere.
Hope they make a goji ultima next cuz of shma face sculpt looks too derpy
the cepi kowkis code didnt work for me
Did you use the ‘dash’ in the middle?
@@CepiTheNomad ye
holy moly I’m early!
Yeah buddy!
I don’t care which one is better all I care about that I can make Godzilla vs Godzilla
i will not lie the only good shma figure this year was probably 1954 color variant
Hiya has been making gaaaaaass
I think 🤔 nobody gonna cancel they want both it’s already proven with Godzilla empire sold out already hyia is hot white hot 🥵 now
Yeah very true. Hiya toys do sell out like instantly
YOOOO might wanna get this also 2 MONTHS BABYYYYYY as a memberr
Heck yeah! Getting them buttons. And I think this one looks worth it
@CepiTheNomad yeeeee