Gojira Final Wars - Hedorah - Movie Monster Series - 2004 (Bandai)Hedorah · Bandai

Bandai's Movie Monster Series brings Hedorah to life as part of their 2004 figure lineup tied to Godzilla Final Wars. This soft vinyl kaiju figure stands approximately 160mm tall and represents one of the most recognizable adversaries in the Godzilla franchise's rogues' gallery. The 2004 release coincided with the film's theatrical run, placing Hedorah alongside other Movie Monster Series figures such as Godzilla and Manda from the same year. Godzilla Final Wars was directed by Ryuhei Kitamura and released as the franchise's 50th anniversary celebration, bringing together numerous classic Toho kaiju for an all-out battle. Hedorah, the Smog Monster, originally debuted in 1971's Godzilla vs. Hedorah as a creature born from Earth's pollution, capable of transforming between flying, aquatic, and terrestrial forms while emitting toxic sludge. In Final Wars, Hedorah makes a brief but memorable appearance among the many monsters unleashed by the Xiliens. This figure captures Hedorah in a static pose characteristic of the Movie Monster Series line, which prioritized affordability and broad character representation. As a 2004-era Bandai release, it remains a notable entry for collectors seeking pre-Revolution-era Godzilla vinyl figures.