Aurora/Polar Light Godzilla

[Felinoid]

I would like to know the approximate scale of the Aurora/Polar Lights Godzilla, so that I will have a frame of referance when considering purchases of kits with a given scale,in the same family of Toho creations.

Felinoid

[Philp]

Don't know that I can answer that. Godzilla's size seems to change even during the same film.

Height

* 50 Meters (1954-1975)

* 80 Meters (1984-1989)

* 100 Meters (1991-1995)

* 55 Meters (1999 - )

55 meters is the one most quoted. The Aurora/PL kit is 8" high which is approx 1/270th scale.

PL also released a 16" version (would love to find one of them at a good price) which would be approx 1/135th scale or pretty close to 1/144th scale (close enough to use models of that scale).

Hope this helps some (but probably confuses more).

[Felinoid]

Phil,

Actually it does help. The model is based on Godzilla as he appeared in Godzilla Vs. Mothra (1964 version), the head/body detail is good but the tail is way too short. So knowing the information you gave me, I can go from there.

The larger scale PL kit is a mainstay of Godzilla Model And Kits on ebay, I've bid a few times but it goes out of my price range rather quickly, ends up going at around $45-50. Not a bad deal, having seen it built up, but just a little past my range. Should have bought one for $15 when HobbyTown USA closed near here...

The Lindberg 1995 kit isn't all that bad, apart from a too-small head, got it for $12 on ebay. Needs lots of care with seams (it's a snap kit, break off the tabs it fits better) andd 1/2 a tube of Squadron putty, but looks nice built up and painted/washed/drybrushed.

Thanks again for the info. The Big G rocks!