How to Get a Bluefin/Bandai Gigantic Series Godzilla 1995
The Gigantic Series Godzilla 1995 (1999°C Version) will first be available for direct purchase at G-Fest XXIII, being held this year from July 15 thru July 17 at the Crowne Plaza Chicago O’Hare. Only a fraction of the full run will be there (less than 100), so if you will be in attendance: be quick!
Following G-Fest, the bulk of the run will be available at San Diego Comic-Con, July 21 thru July 24 at the San Diego Convention Center.
THE GIGANTIC PRICE
The suggested retail price is $500. Yep, half a grand. The original X-Plus Ric 2014 Release was almost a C-note less. But those days are gone. This is now an exclusive and highly limited run. If you want/need one, start planning right now!
THE GRAY MARKET
No doubt, the gray market will be ready to jump on this. If it does, be prepared for high markups on Ebay. And, don’t forget to factor in the insane shipping cost this huge box will demand.
Better yet, don’t take a chance. Get your ass to G-Fest or SDCC. Don’t forget to bring a truck!
Getting it home
Take it to the UPS Store and ship it to yourself. I’m not saying this is the best way to do it. But if you traveled to get to the con, it’s probably the only way.
Just keep in mind that the bill will be… gigantic.
For G-Fest, go to the UPS Store at Chicago Hilton O’Hare Airport. It’s open all weekend from 8am to 3pm.
For SDCC, there are several UPS Stores in the 92101 zip code, but the closest is 5 minutes away at the Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina.
The only question now is, how the hell do you get it to the UPS store?
[NOTE: I’m not familiar with Chicago or San Diego so please research this online yourself and plan ahead!]
If you don’t already own the X-Plus Gigantic Series Godzilla 1995, I sincerely hope you find a way to grab the Bluefin / Bandai version. This thing is badass. It’s highly detailed, badass, huge, badass and it’s badass!
NOTES:
• This figure does NOT light up.
• According to Bluefin’s media department, this figure WILL be at G-Fest. You will be able to buy one and take one home with you.
• It’s not clear yet whether or not Bandai is holding on to any of this run to be made available in Japan or other world markets. But, this is a possibility. If you don’t live in the U.S., pay attention, just in case.
• Click here to See the Kaiju Addicts Review of the X-Plus Gigantic Series Godzilla 1995 for tons of photos and more details on that version.
• SPECIAL THANKS to collector Michael Farrah for letting me know there was a Bluefin Press Release out there and for forwarding it to me!