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Published: 2016-08-16 04:17:32 +0000 UTC; Views: 1564; Favourites: 34; Downloads: 0
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I was asked to share any designs of my own I had done for different Godzilla models so I'll just dig this this one up for now though knowing me there's probably a plethora of junk lying around I haven't scanned in it. It's always interesting to me to try and come up with new ways to redesign the Big G that stays true to his roots but also introduces some unique trait, and one element I always like playing around with was the more horizontal body posture. Interestingly enough they apparently had intended to do something similar with the GMK Godzilla suit but it was so heavy that there wasn't any way for them to pull it off practically with the suit actor, so they just made him stand upright and it gave him that "beer belly" appearance. I know the horizontal stance is more of an American thing when it comes to the character, but I always thought it would be interesting to see how Toho would handle the appearance of the character if he was more in this crouching position.Related content
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Yeah, was trying for something a little more in keeping with the original intent of the GMK suit which was to have him more horizontal, but I don't think it quite panned out the way it should have. I'm still fiddling with redesigns for future projects.
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I liked how the G2k and KiryuGoji leaned forward more, giving it something resembling a horizontal stance. Been thinking that could be played with more with the Big G (like horizontal stance for long distance travel and vertical stance for actual combat or when he uses his atomic breath).
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Yup, I'm fond of the look even if '89 is my favorite overall design. I'll be interested to see what possible new routes Toho decides to go post Shin Gojira with the posture and overall look.
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Mind you, balanced horizontal stuff is quite doable Stan Winston style, but it might not work well with the fight choreography. That's always the challenge.
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I think the Legendary version of the character did a good job of balancing both stances and being very physical, but it's interesting that you mention Stan Winston because his original designs for the 1998 Godzilla were definitely more traditional in posture. Mind you that's still a Godzilla I would have paid all the monies to see....
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Eh, we lost our chance at that universe before my family bought its second computer. *laughs* Now practical effects are just for small-budget outfits and fans.
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Nice concept art, though personally I prefer Godzilla with his iconic upright stance, the horizontal stance reminds me too much of Gino.
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I do too, but it's too bad GINO kind of brings that to mind because I do like the very dinosaurian stance. I think Legendary pulled off a good balance of having him rotate back and forth between the upright stance and the crouched one.
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Very impressive. I'm glad you were able to share some of your designs with us.
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I hope so. From what I've seen, you've got a talent for it.
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Thanks for asking. There's plenty lying around in my boxes but most of it is...meeeehhhh XD There may be a few more worth salvaging in future.
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