The King of the Monsters rises once again — this time in a form that captures the very moment before devastation strikes. Japan’s PLEX, in collaboration with X-PLUS, has unveiled the Toho 30cm Series FAVORITE SCULPTORS LINE Godzilla (2023), a Shonen RIC Limited Edition inspired by the explosive Ginza sequence from Godzilla Minus One (2023). Scheduled for release in December 2025, this special edition is priced at 43,000 yen (approximately S$388).

Drawing from the climactic scene where Godzilla devastates post-war Ginza, this sculpt immortalises the monster seconds before unleashing his radioactive heat ray. The pose mirrors the regular edition’s roaring stance, but this version introduces new paintwork that highlights the energy-charged glow along Godzilla’s dorsal plates. These fins, cast in translucent material, feature a white-to-blue gradient that simulates the buildup of atomic power, while the inner mouth radiates a matching blue hue — as though the beam is about to ignite at any instant.

Standing approximately 33 cm tall and 62 cm in length, this 30cm-class rendition continues the FAVORITE SCULPTORS LINE tradition of transforming garage kit masterpieces into high-quality commercial pieces. Combining dynamic sculpting with luminous detailing, this Shonen RIC Limited Edition channels the haunting power of the 2023 incarnation — moments before Tokyo burns anew.