LEGO: Godzilla Roars Onto the IDEAS 10K List
Could Godzilla be the focus of the next LEGO Ideas set? Check out two sets inspired by the giant Kaiju and its appearance on the silver screen.
Since its big screen debut in 1954, Godzilla has become an icon not just of movies but television, comics, animation, and books. He’s been a destroyer and a hero. Over the years, the King of Monsters has been the star of multiple big-screen adaptations. Titles include some real classics like Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla, Shin Godzilla, King of All Monsters, Destroy All Monsters, and many more.
The franchise is still going 70 years later.
The LEGO Ideas program has produced some amazing sets – from a brick-built version of Van Gough’s Starry Night to that famous scene in Jaws. There are two staff pick Godzilla sets right now. One has made it to review, and the other needs a couple of thousand votes to join the 10K club.
LEGO IDEAS – Godzilla
The first is from MattE720. This towering monster is based on Legendary Pictures of Godzilla movies like Godzilla: King of the Monsters and Godzilla vs. Kong. This set has hit the 10k mark and is headed to review this year.
I chose to build this model mainly because of my increased interest in the monster over the past few years. I was really blown away by the new looks and appearances of Godzilla in these more recent films. I thought that this new look would translate well into LEGO.
The number of pieces or dimensions aren’t available—it looks maybe 8-10″ tall and pretty complex. The model has a classic look with brick-built reptilian skin and Godzilla’s signature spikes. It even has an optional radioactive beam. If the team wants film realism, those spikes need to be upgraded with clear pieces and light bricks in the final version. It’ll look way cooler.
LEGO IDEAS – Godzilla: Minus One
The set that needs your vote is based on the latest TOHO’s Godzilla: Minus One. Creator Enr8gdBoss is aiming to bring the action of the movie to LEGO.
The set is based on movie trailers and features Tokyo under siege – a clock tower, train, two cars, two ships, and six nanofigures. And, of course, Godzilla. The Kaiju has 27 points of articulation in total and consists of 662 parts. That includes ten large adjustable dorsal plates along its back and more on the tail. The creator has also created a mini Kyūshū J7W Shinden for Godzilla to play with.
Will you buy either of these sets if they make it to stores?
