Kaiju Toys - Are they scary monsters or a collector's dream?
Kaiju toys are they more than just a toy? This seems to depend on how much exposure you've had to them.
The savvy amongst you will know the true value of these sought after Japanese toys.
In reality, kaiju are mythical creatures featured in popular Japanese TV shows known as Tokusatsu.
Tokusatsu meaning "special effects" are used in Japanese TV. In particular, Tokusatsu means the use of special effects in live action film or television dramas.
Tokusatsu entertainment is based around science fiction, fantasy, or horror, yet strangely enough TV shows and films in other genres can also be considered to be Tokusatsu too.
The Godzilla and Gamera film series are great examples of this type of Kaiju monster movies, including TV series like Superhero, Kamen Rider and Metal Heroes.
This genre of television and film-making, is one of the most popular forms of Japanese entertainment and in recent years has also begun to develop a small but loyal and growing fan-base outside of Japan.
Kaiju toys are typically fashioned after conventional animals, insects or mythological creatures however, there are more exotic examples.
For instance, Choujin Sentai Jetman features monsters based on traffic lights, faucets and even something like the lowly tomatoes didn't escape the artists imaginations.
Not to mention the Kamen Rider Super series featuring a complete army of monsters built around common household items like umbreallas and ladders.
Strange beasts from Tokusatsu and Japanese folklore or "kaiju" are described as "monsters" in the West. However, from the Japanese perspective monsters like vampires, werewolves, mummies, ghouls and many other ghoulish entities from Western mythology belong in this category too and are credited as the inspiration behind the many Kaiju creations.
Typically, Kaiju toys serve as cannon fodder for evil warlords. Some Kaiju can also be cast as elite warriors serving as the right-hand men to the greater villain but are ultimately destroyed by the heroic forces.
Kaiju started becoming popular after they were cast alongside heroes in the story so people could easily identify with them. This became more evident after the Kaiju were seen saving civilians from impending evil and demonstrating complex personality traits rather than appearing one-dimensional only.
And since their popularity has spread overseas these Kaiju toys are now a much sought after collector's piece.
Kaiju are lovingly created in very small quantities making them exclusive and much sought after and those collector's who wisely invest in them now are more than likely to see the value of them rise in the future.
The savvy amongst you will know the true value of these sought after Japanese toys.
In reality, kaiju are mythical creatures featured in popular Japanese TV shows known as Tokusatsu.
Tokusatsu meaning "special effects" are used in Japanese TV. In particular, Tokusatsu means the use of special effects in live action film or television dramas.
Tokusatsu entertainment is based around science fiction, fantasy, or horror, yet strangely enough TV shows and films in other genres can also be considered to be Tokusatsu too.
The Godzilla and Gamera film series are great examples of this type of Kaiju monster movies, including TV series like Superhero, Kamen Rider and Metal Heroes.
This genre of television and film-making, is one of the most popular forms of Japanese entertainment and in recent years has also begun to develop a small but loyal and growing fan-base outside of Japan.
Kaiju toys are typically fashioned after conventional animals, insects or mythological creatures however, there are more exotic examples.
For instance, Choujin Sentai Jetman features monsters based on traffic lights, faucets and even something like the lowly tomatoes didn't escape the artists imaginations.
Not to mention the Kamen Rider Super series featuring a complete army of monsters built around common household items like umbreallas and ladders.
Strange beasts from Tokusatsu and Japanese folklore or "kaiju" are described as "monsters" in the West. However, from the Japanese perspective monsters like vampires, werewolves, mummies, ghouls and many other ghoulish entities from Western mythology belong in this category too and are credited as the inspiration behind the many Kaiju creations.
Typically, Kaiju toys serve as cannon fodder for evil warlords. Some Kaiju can also be cast as elite warriors serving as the right-hand men to the greater villain but are ultimately destroyed by the heroic forces.
Kaiju started becoming popular after they were cast alongside heroes in the story so people could easily identify with them. This became more evident after the Kaiju were seen saving civilians from impending evil and demonstrating complex personality traits rather than appearing one-dimensional only.
And since their popularity has spread overseas these Kaiju toys are now a much sought after collector's piece.
Kaiju are lovingly created in very small quantities making them exclusive and much sought after and those collector's who wisely invest in them now are more than likely to see the value of them rise in the future.
Contents at a Glance
Kaiju Toys for Savvy Investors
Kaiju toys are now rapidly spreading in popularity across the West.
Only limited editions available - so grab your models fast!
Scary or Cute? - You Decide!
Check out these Kaiju bargains
Much sought after Kaiju toys and collectibles
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