With the hype surrounding Godzilla Minus Zero, which has just hit theaters recently, there couldn’t be a better time to start accepting preorders for the massive Godzilla Minus One Godzilla vs. Shinsei-maru statue we told you about back in June. The books for this innovative sculpture opened earlier this month as a Bonus Version with an edition size of just 350 copies.
Part of Prime 1 Studio’s Ultimate Diorama Masterline, this diorama recreates the chase off Ogasawara, where Shinsei-maru attempts to slow down a very angry Godzilla as he heads toward Japan after sinking some warships.
The Godzilla Minus One Shinsei-maru Statue is one of, if not the most, unique dioramas ever created, as it presents two perspectives of the creature going after the small minesweeper.
There’s the above-water horror as the crew desperately tries to do their job by dumping mines at the pursuing Gojira, who is clearly not fond of the blasts he’s being treated to. And then there’s the part the film didn’t show you: the underwater scene, revealing a seabed lined with steep rock formations.
The latter is a clever design that serves as a connection between Godzilla and the base, while also creating the illusion of the kaiju cutting through the sea. However, it does not explain how Godzilla stands in the deep ocean water. 😆
And the attention to detail is quite something. Godzilla’s entire body is sculpted with contrasting paintwork above and below the waterline, complete with glistening eyes, crashing waves, and bubbles surrounding his enormous frame. Even the Shinsei-maru gets the same treatment, from its weathered wooden hull to the crew firing machine guns and deploying mines.
Measuring a whopping 98 cm (38.6 inches) wide, 49 cm (19.3 inches) tall, and 54 cm (21.3 inches) deep, this polystone sculpture is going to demand some serious display space. It also weighs approximately 8.67 kg (19.1 lbs), so you might want to make sure your display cabinet is up to the task.
A freely positionable title logo plate is included, while the Bonus Version adds a rather disturbing deep-sea fish display model. The poor creature has a grotesquely distorted body caused by rapid decompression, just like the unfortunate fish that surfaced before Godzilla’s arrival in the movie. It’s a small but rather fitting addition to an already impressive diorama.
The Prime 1 Studio Ultimate Diorama Masterline Godzilla vs. Shinsei-maru Bonus Version (UDMGMO-02S) is available for preorder for US$1,899, with shipping expected between March and June 2028. As a reminder for you not to avoid procrastination, there will be only 350 pieces produced.
Images: Prime 1 Studio.