Billiken Shokai Godzilla vs Mothra Tin Plate Figure, Larva on a Cord, Teal Lithograph, Made in Japan
Billiken Shokai Godzilla vs Mothra Tin Plate Figure, Larva on a Cord, Teal Lithograph, Made in Japan
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| Figure | cm | in |
|---|---|---|
| Width | 8.0 cm | 3.1 in |
| Height | 18.0 cm | 7.1 in |
| Depth | 20.0 cm | 7.9 in |
Every piece is measured by hand, in centimetres as Japan measures. Please allow 1–2 cm (about ½ inch) for the give of the material and the hand that held the tape.
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Condition report
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- Honest Wear
- As Found
Brushwork Printed in Tin
Billiken Shokai builds its kaiju the way Showa toy makers did, in printed tin rather than moulded plastic, and the result looks hand-painted from a distance. This one pairs Godzilla with the Mothra larva on a cord, a small story told in metal. It is a display piece now, and a handsome one.
Best for: Tin plate and kaiju collectors; display shelves
Condition notes
Wind-up key missing and the mechanism does not run; a display piece. Small scratches and wear to the lithography; chips and a darkened patch under one foot.
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A tin plate Godzilla from Billiken Shokai, the Tokyo house that keeps the Showa toy tradition alive: lithographed in deep teal with cream dorsal plates and a red open mouth, issued under its Godzilla vs Mothra title.
The Piece
Godzilla stands square on broad feet, arms raised, head tilted forward with the jaw dropped to show a bright red tongue and a cream row of teeth. The lithography is the joy of it: fine strokes of turquoise, navy and pale blue run over every surface like brushwork, and the dorsal plates climb the back in cream and gold. The arms and legs are jointed on rivets in the old manner.
A segmented orange figure on a cord trails from the tail, in the form of the larva of the title's Mothra. The side of the body carries the Billiken mark with its cherub face, Made in Japan, and the TOHO copyright lines, printed directly into the tin.
Details
- Maker: Billiken Shokai
- Character: Godzilla, with a Mothra larva figure on a cord
- Title: Godzilla vs Mothra (as described)
- Material: Lithographed tin plate
- Size: height 18 cm (7.1 in), width 8 cm (3.1 in), depth 20 cm (7.9 in)
- Markings: Billiken logo, Made in Japan and TOHO copyright printed on the body
- Packaging: none shown
Measured by hand; please allow a gentle margin of about 1 cm (0.4 in).
Condition
- The wind-up key is missing and the mechanism does not run; offered as a display piece.
- Small scratches and spots of wear to the lithography, and chips with a darkened patch under one foot.
- Every photograph is part of the description.
Condition grade C (visible wear) on the Japanese scale; see Japanese condition ranks, explained.
Authenticity & Care
Checked and photographed in Japan before dispatch. Keep tin plate dry and away from humidity, and dust with a soft dry cloth.
Delivery from Japan
Packed by hand in Japan and shipped insured and tracked by EMS or an equivalent express service. Import duties and taxes, where applicable, are payable on arrival. Every sale is final; please ask anything you wish to know before you buy, and see our published policy.
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