Marusan Gomess Soft Vinyl Kaiju, Second Issue, Standard Size, Metallic Blue, Ultra Q, 1960s, 24 cm
Marusan Gomess Soft Vinyl Kaiju, Second Issue, Standard Size, Metallic Blue, Ultra Q, 1960s, 24 cm
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Gomess, the first monster to appear in Ultra Q, in Marusan soft vinyl of the second issue and standard size. Made during the original broadcast years of the 1960s and about 24 cm (9.4 in) tall, with much of its metallic blue spray.
The Piece
Marusan of Tokyo created the soft vinyl kaiju toy in 1966, when Tsuburaya Productions’ Ultra Q and Ultraman brought giant monsters to Japanese homes each week. Gomess appeared in the opening episode of Ultra Q, and Marusan’s figure is among the founding pieces of the genre. Collectors distinguish issues by vinyl and colour; this is the second issue in the standard size.
The body is moulded in a pale vinyl and sprayed over in a metallic blue that still shimmers across the scales, belly and long tail. The head carries a single horn, a heavy brow and a gaping mouth, with the arms and legs jointed to the body. The silver at the tip of the horn has rubbed away. The joints are tight, and they have been checked from inside the neck: there is no repair to any joint.
Unrestored first-generation Marusan kaiju with this much colour are a cornerstone of Showa soft vinyl collecting.
Height 24 cm (9.4 in). Every measurement is taken by hand, with the piece laid flat and the tape read by eye, so please allow a gentle margin of about 1–3 cm (0.5–1 in) for the natural give of fabric, handwork and the human hand.
Details
- Maker: Marusan
- Character: Gomess, Ultra Q, episode one
- Issue: Second issue
- Size: Standard size
- Material: Soft vinyl with metallic spray
- Height: 24 cm (9.4 in)
- Joints: Original, unrepaired
- Era: Showa, 1960s
Condition
- Metallic blue spray well preserved across the body.
- Silver paint worn from the tip of the horn.
- Tight joints with no repairs; no names or marks.
- Minor age-related changes to the vinyl.
Condition grade A (excellent, light signs of use) on the Japanese scale; see Japanese condition ranks, explained.
Authenticity & Care
Vinyl, sculpt, spray and joint construction are consistent with Marusan’s second-issue standard Gomess. Keep soft vinyl away from direct sunlight, heat and other plastics, and display it upright.
Delivery from Japan
The figure is wrapped and boxed as a fragile toy. It ships from Tokyo, insured and tracked, by EMS or an equivalent express service; import duties, where due, are payable on arrival. Please ask anything before you buy, and see our published policy.
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