An Unauthorized Guide to Godzilla Collectibles (Schiffer Book for Collectors) [Paperback]

Sean Linkenback (Author)

Book Description

Series: Schiffer Book for Collectors | Publication Date: January 1998

Godzilla first rampaged across Japan's silver screen in 1954. Not to be contained, the "King of the Monsters" soon strode across the Pacific, creating mayhem in America's theaters from 1956 onward. In his wake were left shattered cities, ardent fans ... and a mighty mountain of collectibles. This book captures the wide range of Godzilla collectibles in comprehensive listings and over 570 color photographs. The vast array of collectibles detailed and displayed include everything from animation cels, badges, and banks to posters, toys, and trading cards. Every item in this book has been organized into easily identified categories for quick reference. Also included in the text are collecting tips, a history of Godzilla toys, a collector's market overview complete with the listings of the top manufacturers of Godzilla collectibles, and "top ten lists" of Godzilla toys, posters, and vinyl figures. Completing this all-encompassing work are values for the many collectible lines listed.

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About the Author

Sean Linkenback has been a Godzilla fan since childhood. In 1985 he became a dealer and now he is the president of Showcase Collectibles, Inc., one of the largest Godzilla specialty companies in the world.

Product Details

• Paperback: 175 pages
• Publisher: Schiffer Publishing (January 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764305441
• ISBN-13: 978-0764305443
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,765,571 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Must for all Godzilla Fans., February 7, 2000

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J. Baxter (Los Angeles, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: An Unauthorized Guide to Godzilla Collectibles (Schiffer Book for Collectors) (Paperback)

I am most impressed with this book. As a rookie Godzilla collector, it was fascinating to see the huge selection of merchandise that has been available. Living in the UK, it has been near impossible (until the internet came along) to obtain Godzilla merchandise and now I know what a task is ahead of me! Even if I cannot own the items, at least this book will provide me with a good photographic record. I was especially interested in the section devoted to film posters - it is interesting and hilarious seeing the variations between different country's versions. The book is lilterally packed with colour photos - in fact the only thing which lets it down is the lack of background text/information on the merchandise. I was glad to see no mention of the American/Tristar Godzilla (1998) apart from a entry in the film poster listing -the book was probably compiled just a little too early for this but I feel that it would have no place in the Japanese Godzilla World.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Some nice pictures of stuff you will never own..., January 1, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: An Unauthorized Guide to Godzilla Collectibles (Schiffer Book for Collectors) (Paperback)

Invaluable book for collectors and dealers alike. Clear pics on some of the really rare and expensive items. The only problem is that many of the prices are WAY too low for some of the toys, but when the author is one of the largest buyers and sellers of Godzilla toys, you have to expect that.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great book for Godzilla or toy collector fans, July 25, 1999

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Pete Ruttan [e-mail] (Vancouver BC) - See all my reviews

This review is from: An Unauthorized Guide to Godzilla Collectibles (Schiffer Book for Collectors) (Paperback)

Spend hours just looking through all the godzilla items in the last 30 to 40 years. Anyone who is a collector or a true godzilla fan, this book is a must!!!!