Godzilla Collectors Thread

[Casual_G4m3r]

Originally Posted by Mikezilla3k

This Media Blasters releases includes the AIP dub (though in lesser quality than other copies out there:

Is this true for both versions of this release? I see there was an early printing that is now difficult to find, that has extras listed on the back. The current, and much easier version to find is the barebones release.

Just to clarify, is the alternate AIP dub available on both BD releases of this film, or only on the first pressings? Does this dub appear on any other releases?

Originally Posted by Mikezilla3k

These two DVDs include both US versions of Terror Of Mechagodzilla. It's the same dub on all three releases but they are all different in editing:

2006 includes the US TV Version which is almost uncut

[Show spoiler](just cutting a shot of fake breasts)

and also includes a prologue using footage from Invasion of Astro-Monster and All Monsters Attack. 2002 includes the US Theatrical Cut, which heavily cut and edited the film to comedic effect.

Thank you for this information, but I am confused by it. Are you saying there is a total of three different variations of Invasion of Astro-Monster?

Originally Posted by Mikezilla3k

And there are two versions of Shin Godzilla. One with fixed SFX and the original cut.


Funi's US release includes the fixed effects while Manga's UK release includes the original. Something worth noting that the US release removes most of the On-Screen Kanji and replaces them with English subtitles while Manga's keeps them (which is probably why they have the original version on the release).

Is there an official USA release of the original Shin Godzilla in the USA, or are both of the Funi releases the same version?

Originally Posted by Mikezilla3k

Another note. This double feature DVD includes the AIP version of Hedorah and the US version of Megalon which is the same dub but it's edited from the original cut:

Does this AIP dub of Godzilla vs Hedorah appear on any other release, or is it only available on this one?

In regards to Godzilla vs. Megalon. Does the AIP dub appear on both versions of this release (asking if it is also included on the barebones release), and is it available on any other releases?
or or both?

Are there films, other than the ones mentioned in this post that were released with alternate dubs, and/or alternate edits that are only found on specific releases?

Are there any other films that I should be adding to this list? Such as The H-Man (1958), Battle in Outer Space (1959), The Three Treasures (1959), The Human Vapor (1960), The Last War (1961), Gorath (1962), Matango (1963), Latitude Zero (1969), War in Space (1977) etc etc.

I apologize for the silly questions, I just want to be sure that I am understanding everything correctly. Any help from anyone is greatly appreciated. I am using this as a buying guide for myself, and am hoping that others will be able to make good use of it as well.