Meet Shin Godzilla Director, Shinji Higuchi! Godzilla store takeover at SDCC schedule details!

In addition to the official Toho Godzilla panel being hosted at San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC) this year, is a Godzilla store takeover! Toho have provided us with information on another exciting event coming to the convention with opportunities for fans to score some rare and exclusive Godzilla merchandise, as well as an opportunity to meet and have their products signed by Shin-Gojira director Shinji Higuchi! Read on for all information!

San Diego Comic-Con 2025 is about to feel the roar as the King of the Monsters, Godzilla makes an earth-shaking return and unleashes a mighty presence like never before! Toho International, in collaboration with top-tier partners IDW Publishing, Super7, Bandai Namco and Mondo, is bringing a full-scale Godzilla takeover to the convention week with exclusive products, immersive experiences, and special appearances that celebrate the enduring legacy of the iconic kaiju.

IDW Publishing

Kicking off the monster-sized festivities, IDW Publishing, the comic book publisher expanding the Godzilla universe with new stories and series, will launch their latest comic Godzilla #1 during the convention. IDW will also provide attendees a rare opportunity to meet the creators of the Godzilla Kai-Sei era series during an on-site press tour and press room interviews.

Super7

Beloved Japanese-inspired toy brand Super7 is going all-out with a full Godzilla pop-up experience and store takeover, complete with rare collectibles, exclusive merchandise, and exciting fan engagements throughout the con at their San Diego store located at 701 8th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101.

The Godzilla store takeover will also feature a press and influencer hour giving those invited an early access to limited-edition drops, and fans won’t want to miss a special in-store signing event on Friday, July 25 at 11am at the Super7 store with Shin Godzilla Director, Shinji Higuchi, making his appearance as part of Super7’s programming.

Bandai Namco

Bandai Namco, the Japanese multinational toy manufacturer and distributor will also release an exclusive Godzilla figure from their Bandai Tamashii line at the con, plus 750 gold Godzilla Minus One figure posters with a few gold print limited edition copies available at the con. Bandai will also host a special signing with Shinji Higuchi at their booth on Saturday, July 26 at 1PM. Den of Geek will host a live stream giveaway with a slew of Godzilla-themed products from several Godzilla licensing partners.

Mondo

Mondo will be joining in on the Godzilla fun with the release of two soft vinyls of the monster, Hedorah Godzilla (Cherry Blossom) + AP Godzilla (GID, Green and Heat).

“We’re thrilled to partner with our incredible licensees to bring Godzilla to life in new, interactive ways at Comic-Con,” said Kristin Parcell, General Manager of Toho International. “This year’s convention marks an exciting chapter in Godzilla’s legacy, with unforgettable moments for fans old and new.”

Attendees can expect to see more exclusive Godzilla products and announcements at San Diego Comic-Con 2025 from Toho International, the Japanese studio’s U.S.-based subsidiary behind Godzilla, Super 7, IDW Publishing, and Mondo.