Kaiju Go! is a Japanese monster film, art, and toy showcase headlined by a double feature film screening. It also features guest artists and toy vendors from the kaiju, tokusatsu, and designer toy worlds.
Basic Info
August 17, 2024
The Texas Theatre
3PM-11PM (2PM for VIP Ticket Holders)
General Admission – $25
- Double feature of GODZILLA VS. MECHAGODZILLA (1974) and GODZILLA VS. BIOLLANTE (1989)
- Best-in-class vendor room featuring Godzilla and kaiju collectibles as well as some of the top indie toymakers and artists in the U.S.
- Special guests of honor, Mark and Max Nagata, of Max Toy Company
- Event-exclusive toys, shirts, prints, and more
- Photo ops with Robert Pruitt of Cosplay Odyssey and his award-winning Godzilla suit
- Texas Theatre Bar with a fantastic list of custom cocktails inspired by cinema
Full Access (VIP Ticket) – $50
- Everything in the General Admission ticket, plus:
- A special showing of a new Ultraman ‘66 feature-length release
- A Q&A with world-renowned kaiju artist, Mark Nagata, of Max Toy Company, and his son, Max Nagata – acclaimed kaiju toy painter and comic book colorist
- Event-exclusive decal designed by Godzilla: Monsters & Protectors – All Hail the King! cover artist and Kaiju Go! 2023 special guest, John Yurcaba
- One-hour early access to the event / vendors
- Limited to approximately 150 tickets!
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Features of Kaiju Go
Special Guests
Mark Nagata
The amazing career of MARK NAGATA has covered everything from R.L. Stine’s Goosebumps to the origins of Super7, from his own globally-acclaimed vinyl toy enterprise, Max Toy Company, to being the subject of an exhibit at the Japanese American National Museum. His art has graced auction houses, music videos, and galleries from Tokyo to Barcelona to Chicago – and at the core of every piece is Mark’s deep love for the tokusatsu genre.
Mark’s son, MAX NAGATA, is one of the most sought after young artists in the space. Though a comic book colorist by trade, Max’s paint work on sofubi have made a big splash with collectors, including his collaborations with artists like Frank Mysterio, Magitarius, Wonder Goblin, and Last Bastion Studios.
Film Screenings
Godzilla Vs. Mechagodzilla (1974)
Celebrating its 50th anniversary, Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla (1974) is the film that gave us one of Godzilla’s most iconic foes – Mechagodzilla, along with the spirited kaiju deity, King Caesar. Notable for its provocative score by Masaru Sato and unique setting of Okinawa, the movie has remained one of the fandom’s favorites throughout the years. Actor Shin Kishida’s performance as Agent Nanbara is one of the most memorable of the Showa era.
Godzilla Vs. Biollante (1989)
Regarded by some as the greatest Godzilla film to date, 1989’s Godzilla vs. Biollante was the second film of the Heisei era – and one of the most original in the entire Godzilla franchise. With a strong story focused around biotechnology, as opposed to nuclear energy, inspired effects from the late Koichi Kawakita, and the debut of the memorable Heisei heroine, Miki Saegusa, the film continues to be held in the highest regard among kaiju fans.
Ultraman Screening (VIP Ticket Only)
