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Maybe I am overthinking them a little...but does that necessarily mean I'm wrong?

Not wrong, but perhaps misinformed. Yes there would be disastrous effects, but just because a scenario where (hypothetically speaking) humanity experiences tremendous or total loss of electricity does not mean there are not other methods to sustain themselves in their panic. Humanity is after all an adaptable species. Hollywood, with their supervision over Godzilla, just don’t have the interest to delve into concern for issues or themes like Toho will.

I can already tell that you're going to tell me I'm wrong, though.

How could I say what you are wrong about when the material you have proposed to discuss has not been published on Scified to be read? But outside of MonsterVerse, yes Toho does make representation of the dangers of nuclear issues.

It's all entertainment in the end. I think we can afford to have some measure of subjectivity on this.

For Hollywood, it may be; however, under Toho’s supervision, they put forth efforts in teaching and reminding its audience the lessons and dangers of various issues such as but not limited to: capitalism, pollution, nationalism, and of course, radiation. Subjectivity matters, but not so much without knowing or having a clear understanding of what is being or will be discussed.

Kong vs Donkey Kong

Godzilla vs Bowser

Nintendo knows its stuff when it comes to fighting games and they are a Japanese company, so I think there would be large potential.

If they get the licensing, yes.

I dunno, BUT that would be cool!

Or they add him to Smash! (Kidding, he'd be WAY too big)

Sorry there's no banner. It wouldn't let me post the topic unless I took down the banner, which was the Nintendo logo.

Dang. This was impressive to read.

Holy shit, your drawings are amazing!

I like the MUTOs, they remind me of Gigan crossed with a Xenomorph crossed with Clover

That's nice.

@TheLazyFish Thanks! :)

@The Hooded Figure Maybe I am overthinking them a little...but does that necessarily mean I'm wrong?

And by Godzilla being an allegory for nuclear allegory, I was referring to the character as a whole, not just his MonsterVerse incarnation. I do plan on covering the MonsterVerse's stance on the nuclear issue in the future. I can already tell that you're going to tell me I'm wrong, though.

But whatever. It's all entertainment in the end. I think we can afford to have some measure of subjectivity on this.

No one really has the best idea, but there was an article recently saying that there's good odds of it coming out in some kind of convention? I can't remember really, but if you dig through the recent articles you might find it. Not official or anything, but just that there might be good odds of it being then.

I never would have thought of that! I really hope that's true, because that would just add another layer to that movie! Even if not... it's still a terrifying thought. Thanks for this incredible analysis of the Mutos!

They look really good. Wish I could draw like that.

Nice!

I began to love the G-man when i first saw the Godzilla tv show back when i was 6. since i love him so much. A TRUE KING. That proud look in his eyes in Godzilla king of the monster's after he became king nothing can beat that.

Being the first truly original monsters in the franchise since Terror of Mechagodzilla’s Titanosaurus (monsters with some genetic connection to Godzilla, i.e. Biollante, SpaceGodzilla, Orga, and Megaguirus, do not count)

Original monsters, yes; however, regardless of any genetic connection or none to Godzilla, the MUTO’s aren’t as original as some of Toho’s creations - just monsters that happen to look similar to other Hollywood horror/giant multi-limbed creatures. Biollante is perhaps the most original Toho monster since Titanosaurus.

the MUTOs are the next generation of monsters, bred for an audience that wants to see more than the same old same old

The truth of the matter is that the MUTO’s are forgettable monsters. Outside of the Godzilla fandom, most of the general audience do not know the MUTO’s, or their connection to the Godzilla franchise.

The question in your second-to-last paragraph could be interpreted in different ways by different people with different answers. A short answer by me: if humanity could function without electricity for countless number of years, then humanity can continue doing so without it, albeit with some difficulty in the beginning but eventually humanity will learn to adapt.

If Godzilla is an allegory for nuclear power and the dangers it can unleash, then the MUTOs represent our fear of losing power and the chaos it could entail

MonsterVerse, to my knowledge, has not really given representation to the dangers of nuclear power. Seems to me it goes unacknowledged in Godzilla (2014) and takes a pro-stance in Godzilla: King of the Monsters, especially with the captions in the end credits. As for the MUTO’s, I think you may be overlooking into that issue. To my understanding, the MUTO’s purpose in the movie is they are parasitic beings who, if left unchecked, will disrupt natural balance. The MUTO’s EMP capabilities happens to serve as a plot point for the story. After that, it’s not much use.

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Added a little annotation about Shockirus. Sorry 'bout that.

And thanks for the feedback! :)

Hi there! Enjoy your stay here at scified!

DANG! These look so cool!

I really want to showcase my art now...

Thanks! That'll be a ways out before I get the chance to do anything like that, but I have some stuff I saved to tide people over in the meantime...

Love the way Shockirus and Chameleon look. And everything else also looks awesome.

Can't wait to see a showcase of your fanart of other people's kaiju OCs. Nice job. :)

That is so interesting. I really wished that they delved into that more in the other films instead of letting it happen in a comic or forgetting about them in the films.

Also, ["Being the first truly original monsters in the franchise since Terror of Mechagodzilla’s Titanosaurus (monsters with some genetic connection to Godzilla, i.e. Biollante, SpaceGodzilla, Orga, and Megaguirus, do not count),..."] Shockirus from The Return of Godzilla (1984): Am I a joke to you?

@MinecraftDinoKaiju I wish I could hold myself to the same kind of commitment...

@Gmkgoji He'll deflect it with his Beard of Kong-ness!

I shall wait until the figures are shown in all of their glory before judging and saying if NECA or S.H. MonsterArts did 2019 Mothra and 2019 Rodan better.

It's too good to be true, but I'm only going to see this one trailer, and then wait until the film comes out. After that, then I will watch the other trailers.

That's how I'm going to do it, anyway.

@Gmkgoji You mean like Vaal-Hazak from the Monster Hunter series?

For the first time ever, I'm actually gonna say that I think NECA did a better job here, at least on Mothra. Her NECA counterpart has a lot more detail from what I've seen. Kinda 50/50 on Rodan.

I hope it’s true. I’ve tried really hard to be patient but it’s getting harder

Well they kept us waiting long enough. It's about time they gave us something

It's about frickin' time!

C-could it be? Could the trailer as foretold by the ancient prophets of a few months ago be drawing nigh?

I'm conflicted. I really am happy the trailer is coming out, but I'm not going to watch it so I can avoid any spoilers (like Burning Godzilla in KOTM). 

LET ME IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIN!!!!!!!!

*Happiness noises*

About time, but I am still VERY exited!!!