Bandai's long-running Movie Monster Series is giving fans their first physical look at the next evolution of Godzilla's design. Confirmed via Toy People's July 13, 2026 reveal, the Godzilla (2026) First Look Ver. sofubi figure, tied to the upcoming film Godzilla -0.0, releases July 25, 2026.
Toy People's coverage confirms the following:
Toy People's side-by-side comparison highlights just how much the design has changed in three years. Compared to the 2023 Godzilla -1.0 sofubi, the new Godzilla -0.0 figure has a noticeably more robust, stockier physique, sharper and more intricate skin texturing across the entire body, dorsal fins that tower above the head, and more finely detailed claw sculpting. Bandai's own comparison imagery frames this as a deliberate evolution rather than a minor redesign between films.
Godzilla -0.0 is Toho's sequel to the critically acclaimed Godzilla -1.0, and its recently released teaser trailer has already generated significant buzz, according to Toy People's coverage. The teaser reportedly includes glimpses of returning key characters, unsettling scenes of houses suspended mid-air, and a striking shot of Godzilla alongside the Statue of Liberty, all of which have fans speculating about the film's scale and plot ahead of release.
Adding director Takashi Yamazaki's hot-stamped signature to the packaging tag is an unusual touch for a mass-market sofubi release, and it signals Bandai is positioning this First Look Ver. as a commemorative item tied directly to the film's production rather than a standard toy-line entry. For collectors who followed Godzilla -1.0's awards run, that direct tie to Yamazaki adds a layer of collectibility beyond the redesigned sculpt itself.
With a signed tag and a design specifically framed as historically significant to the franchise, this is a release worth protecting from day one rather than treating as a standard shelf figure.
For displaying the figure alongside its signed tag without exposing either to dust, EVORETRO's acrylic modular case comes in multiple sizes to fit a sofubi figure and its packaging together.
For keeping the figure and tag stored safely when not on display, EVORETRO's acid-free protective case gives a compact figure archival-safe protection.
July 25, 2026.
3,520 JPY, tax included.
A stockier physique, sharper skin texturing, taller dorsal fins, and more detailed claw sculpting, plus a tag with director Takashi Yamazaki's hot-stamped signature.
Yes, Godzilla -0.0, the sequel to 2023's Godzilla -1.0.
Bandai's Godzilla (2026) First Look Ver. sofubi gives fans an early, tangible glimpse at Godzilla -0.0's redesigned kaiju well ahead of the film itself, backed by a director-signed commemorative tag that sets it apart from a standard Movie Monster Series release. With a July 25 release date just days away, this is a quick-turnaround pickup for anyone following the franchise's evolution since Godzilla -1.0.
Getting protective display and storage ready ahead of release day makes it easier to keep both the figure and its signed tag intact as a complete commemorative piece.
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