Hiya Toys Just Unleashed the Ultimate Godzilla (2002) Figure—And It’s a Kaiju Fan’s Dream

If you ask any die-hard kaiju enthusiast to rank their favorite suit designs from the Millennium era, 2002’s Godzilla Against Mechagodzilla almost always lands near the top. That suit had a distinct menace to it—jagged dorsal plates, a fierce reptilian snarl, and an aggressive posture built for throwing down with Kiryu.

Now, Hiya Toys is bringing that fan-favorite design into their acclaimed EXQUISITE BASIC Series, and honestly? It looks like an absolute home run for collectors.

Capturing the Threat of the 2002 Suit

Hiya Toys has been making serious waves in the monster figure scene lately, taking aim at high-end detail while keeping price tags realistic. With this release, they’ve captured the exact look and feel of the suit used in the 2002 Toho film.

Standing at 18cm (roughly 7 inches tall), the figure recreates Godzilla’s intense dark grey hide with tactile texture and subtle paint layering across the sharp dorsal fins. Where this figure really shines, though, is in the small biological touches:

• Organic Weathering: The teeth and claws feature realistic yellowed weathering that gives the monster a living, biological feel rather than a fresh-out-of-the-mold plastic look.

• Fierce Expression: The eyes and inner mouth sculpt capture that classic, vengeful stare Godzilla locked onto Kiryu throughout their Tokyo-shattering duels.

Built to Battle

Static statues are great for a shelf, but Godzilla figures are meant to pose. Hiya re-engineered the neck and head jointing for this figure, allowing for much wider head-up and downward bending angles. That means you can actually pose him looking directly upward—ideal for recreating those cinematic shots where he roars into the night sky or locks eyes with airborne military units.

The figure comes with interchangeable hands so you can switch between neutral stances and clawing battle poses.And if you’re planning to display him alongside Hiya’s upcoming Kiryu (Mechagodzilla MFS-3) figure, these two are scaled to sit opposite each other on your desk like an immediate centerpiece.

Pricing and Availability

High-detail Godzilla figures often flirt with $100+ price tags, which makes Hiya’s positioning here so refreshing. The figure is priced at $51.00 USD and is scheduled to ship in Q3 2025. Pre-orders are open globally (excluding Japan) through official Hiya Toys distributors and major collectible retailers.

Whether you’re completing your Millennium lineup or looking for a standalone centerpiece, this 2002 Godzilla brings premium detailing to a budget-friendly bracket.