Nendoroid Godzilla (2023) is Good Smile Company’s new take on the monster from the film Godzilla Minus One. It’s shipping from November 19, 2026, and it’s priced at JPY 8,900. I’ll admit the idea of the most frightening Godzilla in years getting the chibi treatment made me grin before I’d even seen the optional parts.
Nendoroid Godzilla (2023) is a painted plastic, non-scale articulated figure made by Good Smile Company, sculpted by Nendoron, and based on Godzilla Minus One. It stands approximately 100mm tall and includes a stand. It ships from November 19, 2026, at JPY 8,900, with purchases limited to 3 per person.
A Very Angry Monster, Very Small
The Minus One Godzilla is all scar tissue and grudge, a creature that looks like it’s still healing from whatever made it. Nendoron’s job was keeping that rough, knotted hide readable at about 100mm without turning it into a plush toy. From the prototype images, the sculpt keeps the jagged texture across the back and tail while rounding off the head just enough to feel like a Nendoroid. Good Smile also notes the paintwork is done partially by hand, so expect small variations between pieces, which honestly suits a monster that never looks the same twice.
The Jaw and the Eyes Do the Heavy Lifting
Two features stand out to me: the jaws open and close, and the eyes are articulated. That second one is unusual for a Nendoroid, which normally swaps whole face plates, and it matters here because this Godzilla’s menace is in where it’s looking. Point those eyes slightly down and to the side and you’ve got the stare from the Ginza sequence, the one that made a theater full of people go quiet. Bandai’s S.H.MonsterArts line has done moving jaws on its larger kaiju for years, and it’s nice to see Good Smile borrow that playability idea at a much friendlier size.
Dorsal Plates and the Breath
Anyone who saw the film remembers the plates on Godzilla’s back clicking upward, one by one, right before the atomic breath, and it’s a sound you feel in your teeth. Good Smile includes interchangeable dorsal plates, so you can pick between the resting look and that charged-up moment. Pair them with the included atomic breath effect and the open jaw, and you’ve got the single most important pose in the movie on a desk. There are also other optional parts for different poses, which the listing doesn’t break down further, so we’ll update this once Good Smile shows the full lineup.
The Preorder Bonus and the Fine Print
Preorders made on the Good Smile Company Online Store were eligible for the Nendoroid Preorder Campaign, which came with a Clock Tower (1947) Background Sheet. That’s a sharp choice, since the 1947 setting is the whole emotional backbone of the film, and a tiny Godzilla in front of that tower is a scene in itself. The purchase limit is 3 per person, and availability depends on your region, so check with your local partner shop. Images shown are sample prototypes, and some specifications may differ on the final product.
Where to Get It
- Good Smile Company — ¥8,900 · Release · product page
Earlier drops in this line: Nendoroid Large Godzilla (2016), Shin Godzilla – Nendoroid Godzilla (2016) Second Form Figure, Shin Godzilla – Nendoroid Large Godzilla (2016) Figure ($149.99)
Release dates and pre-order windows for this and every other drop we track are on our Drop Radar calendar.
The Collector’s Survival Guide: How to Justify This
The Collector Math: Godzilla Minus One won the Oscar for Best Visual Effects, and the visual effect was Godzilla. Hollywood spends millions chasing one of those, and Good Smile is selling me the winner himself, stand included. Nobody in Hollywood has ever gotten an Oscar for ¥8,900.
How to tell your wife: Babe, this is the Godzilla from Godzilla Minus One, and the minus one is right there in the title. One Godzilla minus one is zero Godzillas, which is how many I’m officially bringing home. Nobody’s ever gotten in trouble over zero Godzillas.
How to tell your parents: Dad, you always said never wait for the government to fix your problems. In Godzilla Minus One, the government sits on its hands, so a few regular guys with old ships take care of Godzilla themselves. I’ve privately handled our Godzilla situation for ¥8,900.
How to tell your kids: In the movie, Godzilla’s back plates click up one at a time right before his atomic breath. This one comes with swappable plates and an atomic breath, and only Dad touches those. From now on, when I count to three, I’m counting plates.
I think this one earns its spot, mostly because the articulated eyes and the swappable dorsal plates let you rebuild the film’s scariest moment at a size that won’t take over the shelf. If you only make room for one Minus One piece, the open jaw with the breath effect is the pose I’d keep on display.
🟢 Product Specifications 🟢
✅ Product Name: Nendoroid Godzilla (2023)
✅ Series: Godzilla Minus One
✅ Manufacturer: Good Smile Company
✅ Distributed by: Good Smile Company
✅ Sculptor: Nendoron
✅ Price: JPY 8,900
✅ Release: Shipping out from November 19, 2026
✅ Specifications: Painted plastic non-scale articulated figure with stand included
✅ Height: Approximately 100mm
✅ Features: Jaws that open and close, articulated eyes
✅ Optional Parts: Interchangeable dorsal plates, atomic breath effect, other optional parts for different poses
✅ Preorder Bonus (Good Smile Company Online Store campaign): Clock Tower (1947) Background Sheet
✅ Purchase Limit: 3 per person
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More photos and full specs: Nendoroid Godzilla (2023) at Good Smile Company