{"product_id":"marusan-gomess-soft-vinyl-kaiju-second-issue-ultra-q-24cm","title":"Marusan Gomess Soft Vinyl Kaiju, Second Issue, Standard Size, Metallic Blue, Ultra Q, 1960s, 24 cm","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"jp-product\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-lede\"\u003eGomess, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarusan 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnrestored first-generation Marusan kaiju with this much colour are a cornerstone of Showa soft vinyl collecting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"jp-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Marusan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCharacter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gomess, Ultra Q, episode one\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIssue:\u003c\/strong\u003e Second issue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft vinyl with metallic spray\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24 cm (9.4 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJoints:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original, unrepaired\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Showa, 1960s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetallic blue spray well preserved across the body.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSilver paint worn from the tip of the horn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTight joints with no repairs; no names or marks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinor age-related changes to the vinyl.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition grade \u003cstrong\u003eA (excellent, light signs of use)\u003c\/strong\u003e on the Japanese scale; see \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/japanese-condition-ranks-explained\"\u003eJapanese condition ranks, explained\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAuthenticity \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVinyl, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery from Japan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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 \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003epublished policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-closing\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsidered offers are welcome through Send an Offer, and each one is reviewed personally. A private layaway can be arranged on request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContinue with the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/soft-vinyl-sofubi-toys-collectibles\"\u003esoft vinyl collection\u003c\/a\u003e, the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tokusatsu-characters-ultraman-kamen-rider-super-sentai\"\u003etokusatsu collection\u003c\/a\u003e or the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/just-arrived\"\u003elatest arrivals\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-cta\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-cta-eyebrow\"\u003eMarusan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSearching for a particular piece? \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hunting-salon%E2%84%A2\"\u003eBegin a Hunting Salon™ request\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-search\"\u003eCollectors also search: Marusan Gomess sofubi · Ultra Q kaiju soft vinyl · Marusan second issue · Showa kaiju toy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Marusan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54496539738405,"sku":"JP-L5-c1235702619","price":10995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/8829\/6229\/files\/marusan-gomess-soft-vinyl-kaiju-second-issue-ultra-00.jpg?v=1794652496","url":"https:\/\/japonista.com\/products\/marusan-gomess-soft-vinyl-kaiju-second-issue-ultra-q-24cm","provider":"Japonista","version":"1.0","type":"link"}