Red dust fills the sky.
Disaster is coming.
This year, beyond the blockbuster "Godzilla vs. Kong," another animated series, "Godzilla Singular Point," captivated sci-fi fans, though it might be less known to a broader audience. In "Godzilla Singular Point," the ultimate form of Godzilla, known as "Godzilla Ultima," serves as the final catalyst for universal destruction. Its S.H.MonsterArts figure has finally begun shipping recently.
The Tamashii Web Exclusive shipping box.
The outer box features the Schrödinger equation, the 6=9 theory, and other unidentified formulas.
The sculpt and coloring were handled by Kenji Ando and Jun Goto, both of whom previously contributed to the S.I.C. series.
Unboxing reveals the Godzilla Ultima main body, a replacement head, and two Jet Jaguar figures.
Let's take a closer look at the main figure's sculpt.
Godzilla Ultima is the final form Godzilla takes in the series. Initially, it evolves to roughly 45 meters tall, but continues to grow throughout the show, eventually exceeding 100 meters.
Similar to the 2016 Shin Godzilla and Godzilla Earth, this figure is a larger-scale release. Its size surpasses that of typical S.H.MonsterArts figures.
Its tail slightly surpasses the 2016 Shin Godzilla's in length, earning it the title of the longest tail in the S.H.MonsterArts line to date.
In the series, Godzilla Ultima's appearance is accompanied by "red dust," which serves as a life source for the kaiju (Singular Point) in this universe. Godzilla is one of the few entities capable of generating this red dust, with Salunga being another.
The prototype design for this "Singular Point Godzilla" is truly impeccable. In some aspects, I even feel it slightly surpasses its on-screen appearance.
However, the paint application is a complete tragedy. The dorsal fins are incredibly plain, and the tail even has a blurry, inconsistent finish.
The eye paint application is also a significant drawback. While it looks acceptable from a distance, up close, it's again blurry and messy.
Regarding accessories, the figure includes two small, somewhat mysterious Jet Jaguar figures and a replacement head. Due to articulation limitations, Godzilla's mouth has restricted opening and closing. Achieving a roaring pose requires swapping out the head. Incidentally, the replacement head's details are comparable to the original.
In its roaring pose, the figure can strike many dynamic and impressive stances. In terms of sculptural presence, this piece is undeniably well-executed. It's just a shame about the flawed paint details.
To summarize, the S.H.MonsterArts Godzilla Ultima undeniably delivers an outstanding sculpt. However, the figure's body is unfortunately too plain, and the finer details are poorly executed. If you're not a die-hard "Singular Point Godzilla" fan, I'd recommend waiting to see if a special color version is released later, as the current detailing might deter some collectors.
Finally, let's conclude with a group shot of the "New Era Four."
