Enjoy the Beauty of Sculpture with a Plastic Kit. Space Monster King Ghidorah Joins the ARTPLA Lineup!
Kaiyodo announces the "ARTPLA SCULPTURE WORKS King Ghidorah Re:Imagination" plastic model kit, sculpted by Shinobu Matsumura, a leading expert in natural history and biological sculpting. Inspired by the 1964 film "Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster," the kit recreates scenes and poster imagery, aiming for overwhelming sculptural beauty and scale. Scheduled for release in August 2026 at a suggested retail price of 9,900 yen (tax included).
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The prototype is crafted by Shinobu Matsumura, a leading expert in natural history and biological sculpting.
Reconstructed with a motif from the mountainous scenery where Godzilla, Mothra, and Rodan clashed in the 1964 film "Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster," this new model fully embodies King Ghidorah's majesty with a completely new sculpt, incorporating a pose inspired by promotional posters.
Each of the three heads features a distinct expression, following the style seen in the film, while biological realism is enhanced by varying the scale of the scales in different body parts. By placing a bridge in the foreground and recreating the shrine grounds that also appeared in the film, the overwhelming sense of King Ghidorah's scale is powerfully conveyed.
The scales are divided into parts to prioritize detail. Despite their complex shapes, they fit together precisely and seamlessly.
Enjoy the ultimate monster plastic model kit, boasting an overwhelming density of sculptural detail.
*This product is a plastic model kit that requires assembly.
*Plastic model adhesive is required for assembly.
*The images shown are of development samples and may differ slightly from the actual product. Please be aware in advance.
■ Product Overview
● Product Name: ARTPLA SCULPTURE WORKS King Ghidorah Re:Imagination
● Specifications: Plastic model kit, fixed-pose model
*Adhesive, tools, paints, etc. are required separately.
● Size: Non-scale (approx. 205mm height to top of head)
● Molding color: Yellow ochre
● Sculptor: Shinobu Matsumura
● Suggested retail price: 9,900 yen (tax included)
● Release: Scheduled for August 2026
TM & © TOHO
Retailers
● National hobby shops
*Please inquire at individual retailers as some stores may not carry the product.
▼ Kaiyodo directly managed stores
● Kaiyodo Online Store
https://www.kyd-store.jp/c/genre/artpla/ap056
● Hobby Lobby Tokyo
1-15-16 Sotokanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0021 Radio Kaikan 5F
Phone number: 03-3253-1951
*Irregular holidays
https://kaiyodo.co.jp/kaiyodo_HB/TK_topics/
● China Tmall Kaiyodo Flagship Store
Kaiyodo Co., Ltd.
Headquarters: 19-3 Yanagimachi, Kadoma City, Osaka 571-0041
Representative: Tsunehiro Watanabe, Representative Director
Established: April 1964
URL: https://kaiyodo.co.jp/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/kaiyodo_PR
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KAIYODO1964
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kaiyodo_pr
Business activities: Planning, development, and sales of figures, confectionery toys, capsule toys, and plastic models, wholesale of garage kits, and retail of various models.
【Inquiries for the general public】
Inquiry form
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdSD8KNalCg3YgUP7_ujG2EgBXCHmc5Or-G9qFFzL_CilHboA/viewform?usp=header
Reconstructed with a motif from the mountainous scenery where Godzilla, Mothra, and Rodan clashed in the 1964 film "Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster," this new model fully embodies King Ghidorah's majesty with a completely new sculpt, incorporating a pose inspired by promotional posters.
Each of the three heads features a distinct expression, following the style seen in the film, while biological realism is enhanced by varying the scale of the scales in different body parts. By placing a bridge in the foreground and recreating the shrine grounds that also appeared in the film, the overwhelming sense of King Ghidorah's scale is powerfully conveyed.
The scales are divided into parts to prioritize detail. Despite their complex shapes, they fit together precisely and seamlessly.
Enjoy the ultimate monster plastic model kit, boasting an overwhelming density of sculptural detail.
*This product is a plastic model kit that requires assembly.
*Plastic model adhesive is required for assembly.
*The images shown are of development samples and may differ slightly from the actual product. Please be aware in advance.
■ Product Overview
● Product Name: ARTPLA SCULPTURE WORKS King Ghidorah Re:Imagination
● Specifications: Plastic model kit, fixed-pose model
*Adhesive, tools, paints, etc. are required separately.
● Size: Non-scale (approx. 205mm height to top of head)
● Molding color: Yellow ochre
● Sculptor: Shinobu Matsumura
● Suggested retail price: 9,900 yen (tax included)
● Release: Scheduled for August 2026
TM & © TOHO
Retailers
● National hobby shops
*Please inquire at individual retailers as some stores may not carry the product.
▼ Kaiyodo directly managed stores
● Kaiyodo Online Store
https://www.kyd-store.jp/c/genre/artpla/ap056
● Hobby Lobby Tokyo
1-15-16 Sotokanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0021 Radio Kaikan 5F
Phone number: 03-3253-1951
*Irregular holidays
https://kaiyodo.co.jp/kaiyodo_HB/TK_topics/
● China Tmall Kaiyodo Flagship Store
Kaiyodo Co., Ltd.
Headquarters: 19-3 Yanagimachi, Kadoma City, Osaka 571-0041
Representative: Tsunehiro Watanabe, Representative Director
Established: April 1964
URL: https://kaiyodo.co.jp/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/kaiyodo_PR
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KAIYODO1964
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kaiyodo_pr
Business activities: Planning, development, and sales of figures, confectionery toys, capsule toys, and plastic models, wholesale of garage kits, and retail of various models.
【Inquiries for the general public】
Inquiry form
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdSD8KNalCg3YgUP7_ujG2EgBXCHmc5Or-G9qFFzL_CilHboA/viewform?usp=header