Godzilla Minus Zero’s King Ghidorah Set to Return in 2027 With Massive New S.H.MonsterArts Figure
One of Godzilla’s most formidable enemies is getting an enormous new premium action figure based on its terrifying appearance in Godzilla Minus Zero.
The new “S.H.MonsterArts King Ghidorah (2026)” recreates the three-headed monster’s design from the latest movie, with Bandai using the film’s original 3D production data to create one of the largest figures in its popular S.H.MonsterArts line.
Directed by Takashi Yamazaki, Godzilla Minus Zero is the sequel to 2023’s Academy Award-winning Godzilla Minus One, continuing the story of post-war Japan as the country faces another devastating threat.
King Ghidorah first appeared in 1964’s Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster, and has since become one of the franchise’s most iconic villains, frequently challenging Godzilla with its three heads, enormous wings, and devastating gravity beams.
Bandai has already unveiled an S.H.MonsterArts figure of Godzilla’s redesigned 2026 appearance, while King Ghidorah has also inspired an official Seiko collaboration watch based on its appearance in the new film.
Measuring approximately 68 cm long, 24.5 cm tall and 32 cm wide, the new King Ghidorah figure is among the largest releases in the S.H.MonsterArts series, capturing the immense proportions of the three-headed monster.
The sculpt faithfully recreates its three menacing heads, long serpentine necks and enormous wings, with intricate detailing across the creature’s golden scales, sharp spines and textured wing membranes.
Bandai has also carefully matched the figure’s coloring to the movie, using production materials and footage to reproduce the appearance of King Ghidorah’s new design as closely as possible.
Despite its enormous size, the figure retains an extensive range of articulation, allowing collectors to recreate dramatic poses inspired by the monster’s battles with Godzilla.
Each of the three necks features multiple ball joints that allow the heads to twist, bend, and move independently, including poses inspired by scenes where King Ghidorah wraps its necks around its opponent.
Its two long tails also incorporate seamless joints, maintaining their sculpted appearance while allowing them to bend and twist into different positions.
The enormous wings have been carefully engineered with overlapping sections that move as the figure is repositioned, allowing for greater flexibility without interfering with the surrounding sculpt.
Bandai has also included interchangeable left and right wing parts, giving collectors the option to display King Ghidorah with its wings fully spread for an even more imposing appearance.
A dedicated display stand is included to support the figure, particularly when using its more elaborate posing options.
King Ghidorah’s appearance in the new film has also inspired a spectacular official footwear collaboration with Japanese fashion brand ha | za | ma, featuring dress shoes and heel pumps decorated with sculpted wings and three-headed buckles.
The designs have already been worn by director Takashi Yamazaki and actor Ryunosuke Kamiki at the movie’s Japanese premiere and will soon go on general sale for fans to add to their own collection.
Pre-orders for “S.H.MonsterArts King Ghidorah (2026)” will open through Premium Bandai’s Tamashii Web Shop on November 13, 2026, priced at ¥30,800 (approximately $193 USD / £146 GBP), with shipping scheduled for June 2027.
US availability through Premium Bandai US has yet to be confirmed.
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