MONSTER ISLAND LIVE: Rebirth of Mothra (1996) Review + Kaiju Toy News + Geoffrey's Award Nominees

On Monster Island - Godzilla, Kaiju, & Tokusatsu!

On Monster Island - Godzilla, Kaiju, & Tokusatsu!

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It's an unplanned live episode of YHS on Monster Island! Jake and Jay tackle a ton - including talking Rebirth of Mothra, the latest releases from Marusan and X-Plus, sneak peeks at Wonder Fest exclusives from Max Toy Japan and Geek Life, and they announce the 2025 Geoffrey's Award nominees for Kaiju Toy and Kaiju Toy Line of the Year (for 2024)!

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MONSTER ISLAND LIVE: Rebirth of Mothra (1996) Review + Kaiju Toy News + Geoffrey's Award Nominees

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Godzilla & Kaiju Toy News - Mondo, Marusan, X-Plus, Strange Gallery, Bullmark, & More! 56:53

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Hey, it's Thursday, and you know what that means. It's timeto prime those mazer cannons, fill up the Moonlight SY-III, and take a big ol' swig of Soma Berry juice, because we're about to hop on over to that home away from home for all you devoted disciples of Daikaiju. Yes, YHS on Monster Island with Jacob and Jay is about to be underway. 🎉 Welcome to another thrilling episode of YHS on Monster Island! 🎉 Join us as we dive into the latest and greatest in the world of kaiju and collectibles! In this solo episode, I’ll be sharing my thoughts on the recent Wonderfest, the exhilarating Geoffrey awards, and some incredible toy news that you won't want to miss. Whether you're a die-hard kaiju fan or just curious about the toy collecting community, there's something for everyone! 💬 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe if you enjoy the content!…

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Rebirth of Mothra 2 + Wonder Festival Kaiju Toy News + Pick Ups 1:11:56

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Oh, they made Jay watch Rebirth of Mothra 2 again...damn the powers that be! In this episode, Jake and Jay discuss the second installment in the Rebirth of Mothra series, plus a ton of reveals from Wonder Festival 2025 Winter edition. But that's not all...we got toy pick ups, including a Top 10 list item!…

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MONSTER ISLAND LIVE: Rebirth of Mothra (1996) Review + Kaiju Toy News + Geoffrey's Award Nominees 1:23:16

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Varan (1958) Review + Super Festival 90 + So Much Toy News! 1:10:15

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Varan is...well...a movie. Jay unpacks decades of thoughts on this film in an impromptu therapy session - while sharing some fun (not sure that's the "right" word) facts about both the film and the kaiju. Most importantly, Jake and Jay talk toys - from Super Festival 90 reveals to the Hakaba Gallery Mechagodzilla Pop-up to the Nigata Special Effects event, there were a ton of toys that hit the market from all of our favorites: Marusan, Bullmark, Anraku Ansaku, NeoPlayerOne, Banpresto, Yamomark, USToys, and many more! Wait, did we just say Banpresto? Enjoy your trip to Monster Island!…

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The Super Inframan (1975) + Kaiju Toy News + Toy Pickups! 1:00:54

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Jay finally gets Jake to enter a world where tokusatsu and kung fu are blended together in a lavish landscape of over-the-top action and kooky characters - the magnificent spectacle that is THE SUPER INFRAMAN! Does the "Tattooed Titan of Tokusatsu" love it? Hate it? Watch and find out!

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HOLIDAY WISHLIST 4 - Our Most Sought After Kaiju Toys & Collectibles 1:43:16

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It's that time again! The snow is falling, the smell of hot cocoa is in the air, and people are clamoring for one thing...the YHS on Monster Island Annual Holiday Wishlist episode! And now you have it! Our very own "Pagos in a Pear Tree", Jacob Walsh, and the "Yuletide Yonggary", Jay Key, unveil their top ten most sought after toys and collectibles, ranging from vintage Marmits to indie designer toy releases, from Toho monsters to Ultra kaiju - and everything in between! If you like Godzilla collectibles, Godzilla figures, vintage Godzilla figures, monster toys, Godzilla vinyl figures, sofubi, or anything in that realm - this episode is for you...nay, this podcast is for you!…

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Why Gigan is the Best - The Many Faces of Gigan / Fun Facts 1:28:39

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There are few kaiju in the Godzilla franchise that capture the imagination quite like Gigan. Jake and Jay explore their personal connections to this unique creature and talk about many of his countless iterations across film, television, games, and books/comics/manga. In addition, the duo share a few pick-ups and discuss the latest toy releases from X-Plus, Anraku Ansaku, and Marusan.…

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DesignerCon 2024 Recap - Sofubi & Kaiju Toy Pickups! 1:25:48

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Jake and Jay roadtripped it to Las Vegas for DesignerCon 2024 - and it was an epic trek! Our two daikaiju devotees share their favorite parts of the experience as well as an impressive roster of pickups from Marusan, Marmit, Bullmark, Mondo, Draculazer, Ressinblood, Sad Salesman, Creature Bazaar, and more!…

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Godzilla Day 2024 Recap - Short Film, Toy Releases, & More! 1:13:06

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Jake and Jay recap an eventful GODZILLA DAY 2024 that gave us huge news, amazing toy releases, another impressive short film (can you say "G-Claw"?), and much more! But it's not just Godzilla Day, as we saw more exclusives from Hobby Round 31, Hakaba Gallery, and the Tsuburaya Store. Plus, we have pickups! Have fun on Monster Island!…

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Godzilla Day Short Trailer Thoughts + New York Comic-Con + Toys News from X-Plus, Marusan, etc. 1:04:32

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Jake returns! On top of that, we're big-time overachievers getting this episode out a few days early! Don't you love us? Okay, don't answer that! This episode covers Jake's visit to New York Comic-Con and all of the kaiju sightings in the Big Apple; but that's not all...our hosts chat about a bevy of new releases from X-Plus/Star Ace, Marusan, Max Toy Japan, Bandai, and more. But...again...that's not all! One of the best moments of any year is Godzilla Day - and doubly so since Toho has been releasing shorts every year, both CGI/animated and suitmation. The trailer for the "person in suit" short - a continuation of last year's Godzilla vs. Jet Jaguar - was released...and wow, does it look good! And, of course, we have a few toy pickups!…

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Kaiju Toys - "Collect...Customize...or Cash Out!" + Questions By Chas! 1:30:52

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With Jake traveling to New York Comic-Con, toy designer and artist, Chas Foreman (Chazbro Toys, Kaiju Go!) joins Jay to not just talk kaiju and Godzilla toy pick-ups and recent tokusatsu viewing - but to engage in two awesome new segments: Questions by Chas and the first-ever game of Collect...Customize...or Cash Out !…

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Gappa: The Triphibian Monster Discussion + Super Festival 89 Highlights + StarMonkeyGo! + Kaiju Toy News! 1:58:03

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You crazy kaiju kids and henshin heroes and heroines, it's time for another YHS on Monster Island - and this was is jam-packed with toys, news, and bouncy surf beats! Jay is joined by "Everyone's Favorite Kaiju Collector" Ryan Wilhelm (Collect All Monsters) and toy designer / artist Chas Foreman (Chazbro Toys, Kaiju Go!) to review the 1967 kaiju flick, Gappa: The Triphibian Monster, discuss a bevy of kaiju toy and sofubi releases from Marusan, X-Plus, M1, and more, go over the big reveals from Super Festival 89 in Japan, and lastly - but most importantly - unveil some exciting developments with Chazbro Toy's latest release, StarMonkeyGo! It's a fun one - so enjoy your time on the island!…

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Neo Ultra Q (2013) Review + Toy News from Marusan, Bullmark, X-Plus, & More! 1:14:17

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Hey there, listener...question...how come no one talks about Neo Ultra Q? We need to fix that. Jake and Jay breakdown the 12-episode sequel to the groundbreaking Ultra Q (1966) - released 47 years later after the original - but capturing the vibe better than it had any right to; but what did our hosts think? Also, it may be after the convention season but that's not stopping sofubi powerhouses like Marusan, Bullmark, and USToys from releasing amazing items! Enjoy another episode of YHS on Monster Island!…

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Kaiju & Godzilla Toys Mid-Year Report / Who's Trending Up? Down? 1:26:46

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Jake and Jay sit down to review what kaiju toy companies are trending up vs. down in 2024 - and what are some of the biggest toy trends. Be it Mondo or Max Toy, Marusan or Sarujirushi, the duo of daikaiju devotees have it covered in this episode!Also, a huge week of pickups...and they answer the question: what ever happened to the 2023 Kaiju Toy of the Year Award?…

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Kaiju Go! 2024 Recap + Huge Toy Haul (Max Toy, Marmit, Marusan, etc.) 1:27:40

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