Daikaiju Enterprises

Issue #35

September/October, 1998

Reviewer:    C. L. Werner

Articles include:

• News - Mothra 3 will be released to Japanese theaters on December 12th. A first look at the mutant Gyaos Irys from Gamera 3. Toho, upset at TriStar's treatment of Godzilla is rumored to be pulling their option for sequels and planning a new Godzilla film of their own with Godzilla as a supernatural avenging spirit.

• Gamera - by Norman England - A journal of Norman England's experiences on the set of Gamera 3 including his meeting with director Shusuke Kaneko and his part as an extra in one of the crowd scenes.

• Mad Science - by David Kalat - A look at the role of scientists and science in Godzilla films, comparing them with American monster movies, particularly of the 1950's and the throwback TriStar film.

• Why We Love Godzilla - by Dr. Randall E. Osborne - A psychiatrist and G-Fan analyses Godzilla's enduring popularity and fascination with old and young alike.

• Matango - by Richard Pusateri - A retrospective look at Toho's 1963 horror film Attack of the Mushroom People, with a behind the scenes look at the making of the film. Also discussed is its less than sensitive treatment at the hands of American film distributors.

• The Journal of Dr. Rex Summeral - by Skip Peel - 'To Catch a Kaiju (Part 1)' in which Rex Summeral is given an important mission by the newly formed Monsterland committee, capture Godzilla!

• Frankenstein vs the Giant Devilfish - A selection of stills from the infamous 'lost' footage from Frankenstein Conquers the World.

• The Models of G-Fest '98 - A selection of amazing fan-built models from the 1998 convention.

• G-Fan Merchandise Report - A look at the many Godzilla and Gamera products being released in Japan from Marmit, Bandai, Marusan and other toy and card companies. Also a look at Trendmasters' forthcoming Gamera toy line for the US market.

• Product Reviews - The Japanese book Godzilla Chronicles Version 2: A History of Toho Fantasy Films 1935-1998. Godzilla Chronicles from Sony Magazines. Trendmasters' Ultimat Godzilla figure from the new TriStar toy line.