Category Archives: Godzilla

Godzilla Wannabes #2345

Posted on Friday, February 20, 2009 by Robert Hood

Source: icanhascheezburger.com via Cat Sparks

Posted in Cats, Godzilla, Weird stuff | 1 Comment

Obscure Godzilla Posters

Posted on Tuesday, January 27, 2009 by Robert Hood

We’re all familiar with the standard Godzilla posters, beginning with the original Japanese one: But there are many many others. As an excuse to reveal a poster that Kaiju Search-Robot Avery discovered on the Kong is King messageboard, here is … Continue reading →

Posted in Archival, Daikaiju, Film, Giant Monsters, Godzilla, Pictorial art, Posters, Uncategorized | 8 Comments

Under the Monster’s Skin

Posted on Tuesday, January 6, 2009 by Robert Hood

The Backbrain doesn’t usually do birthdays, but there was a highly significant one that occurred in 1 January and we missed it! 1 January 2009 was the 80th birthday of Haruo Nakajima. Don’t know who he is? Here’s a clue? … Continue reading →

Posted in Film, Giant Monsters, Godzilla, News | 3 Comments

Welcome to 2009!

Posted on Thursday, January 1, 2009 by Robert Hood

It’s a big start to 2009, courtesy of Undead Backbrain and friends — and our resident kaiju artist, Todd Tennant. (Click here to get the full effect.) Let’s hope the new year will be full of Big Things! One of … Continue reading →

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3D Classic Godzilla

Posted on Friday, December 19, 2008 by Robert Hood

Now this is extremely cool. Remember this? Well, Organic Hobby, Inc. is producing a 3D version of the famous original Godzilla (or more correctly Gojira) poster, as part of a new series called Real Artwork. I sooo want one! Source: … Continue reading →

Posted in Daikaiju, Giant Monsters, Godzilla, Toys | 3 Comments

Godzilla vs the Violators

Posted on Thursday, November 27, 2008 by Robert Hood

Godzilla might be currently in retirement, but his lawyers are still fiercely active. Wired has posted a scary article on Godzilla copyright owner, Toho’s efforts to protect their intellectual property. They and their lawyers have been  extremely active and vigilant, … Continue reading →

Posted in Daikaiju, Giant Monsters, Godzilla | 5 Comments

Godzilla ’94 Teaser

Posted on Thursday, November 20, 2008 by Robert Hood

Check this out, the latest teaser for Todd Tennant’s American Godzilla ’94 graphic novel: Source: Todd Tennant

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Godzilla Spotting

Posted on Sunday, November 2, 2008 by Robert Hood

Kaiju artist and chief Godzilla spotter Todd Tennant has just sent the Backbrain this picture of SFX guru Stan Winston. Apart from the fantastic full-sized Pumpkinhead looming over the Master, look who’s hangin’ around of the top shelf… More on … Continue reading →

Posted in Archival, Daikaiju, Film, Giant Monsters, Godzilla | 1 Comment

Kaiju Picture Set

Posted on Friday, October 24, 2008 by Robert Hood

Check out this excellent set of kaiju illustrations, featuring Godzilla, Gamera and their over-sized mates. The artistic style is consistent throughout so I assume the pictures are by the same artist, and the indications are that he is Japanese and … Continue reading →

Posted in Daikaiju, Giant Monsters, Giant Squids, Godzilla, Pictorial art | 2 Comments

Godzilla Never Dies

Posted on Monday, September 1, 2008 by Robert Hood

Stu Hiatt has sent Undead Backbrain this very early test reel for a Godzilla fan film he is working on. Stu is creating the monster business using stop-motion animation — a challenging approach but not one without precedent. I have … Continue reading →

Posted in Daikaiju, Film, Giant Monsters, Godzilla | 1 Comment