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A few films I would check out:

• Terror of MechaGodzilla is one of the best Showa films. It has an amazing soundtrack, and has an interesting story and a cool 1v2 battle with Godzilla, MechaGodzilla, and the newcomer, Titanosaurus, who has an amazing roar.
  
  
• Godzilla vs Biollante is one of my favorite as well. Biollante may look like an abomination, but they make the creature seem "beautiful" in a sense, maybe precious is the better word. The story is very good, and the Biollante "suit" is really convincing even to this day. The human characters are interesting as well.
  
  
• Godzilla vs Destoroyah is...really, really good. I wouldn't watch this one first, leave this one as one of the last ones you want to see. Very emotional story, very dark, and not really uplifting in the slightest.
  
  
• GMK All Monsters All-Out Attack: Fantastic film. Godzilla is the villian this time around, while King Ghidorah, typically a villian, is considered a good kaiju. Good effects, a scary Godzilla, and a well paced story.
  
  
• Godzilla 2014: A good film to start off with. It has its strengths and weaknesses, but it's a good start regardless.
  
  
• Godzilla 1954: Obviously
  
  Films I would avoid:
  
  
• Godzilla vs SpaceGodzilla: This film has horrible pacing issues and a story that isn't interesting. While I found SpaceGodzilla interesting in the games, he isn't interesting at all in the film.
  
  
• Godzilla vs the Sea Monster: This movie is just...meh. I sometimes forget it exists.
  
  
• Godzilla vs Megaguirus: Another meh film. Megaguirus is a cool kaiju, but it just doesn't do anything for me.
  
  Films that you should watch with friends for some laughs:
  
  
• Godzilla All Monsters Attack: This film is all over the place. It really feels like a film that had a production team with a motto of "Hey, why not? It's not like we're trying"! It's hilarious on how weird it is.
  
  
• Godzilla 1998: Yeah, this film is basically nothing but the usual 90s cliches we've seen before, now with more Godzilla, sorry, Zilla. Most of the Simpsons cast is in it though, so that's a plus...right?
  
  
• Godzilla Final Wars: I don't think I should say much for this one. The craziest Godzilla film you will ever watch.
  
  
• King Kong vs Godzilla is great for the sole fact it's King Kong vs Godzilla, East vs West. It's not the best in terms of story, but it's cool to see both of them on screen together for the first...and not last...time.
  
  If you need help finding these films, here are some links for some packs on amazon that can fill up your collection pretty quickly.
  
  
• Godzilla Collection (https://www.amazon.com/Godzilla-Collection-Vol-Yuriko-Hoshi/dp/B000VXWK86/ref=sr_1_6?s=movies-tv&ie=UTF8&qid=1468168538&sr=1-6&keywords=godzilla)
  
  
• The entire Millennium series, with Godzilla vs MechaGodzilla 2 (https://www.amazon.com/Godzilla-Collection-Vol-Yuriko-Hoshi/dp/B000VXWK86/ref=sr_1_6?s=movies-tv&ie=UTF8&qid=1468168538&sr=1-6&keywords=godzilla)
  
  
• Some Hensei films, and Mothra films (https://www.amazon.com/Godzilla-Destroyah-Spacegodzilla-Ghidorah-Rebirth/dp/B013P6PEUG/ref=sr_1_12?s=movies-tv&ie=UTF8&qid=1468168538&sr=1-12&keywords=godzilla)
  
  I hope this helped in some way. Have fun watching them. If you have anymore questions, don't hesitate to ask.
  
  EDIT: I should add that Godzilla vs Gigan, and Godzilla vs Megalon are two films that are great to watch with friends as well.
  
  EDIT 2: Heck, watch all the Godzilla films with your friends, each one has something special to enjoy.

I do have the ones BornGorn posted, but the buildings/streets in my picture are the special color version of the new buildings that Bandai just started coming out with that came with the Figuarts Ultraman 50th Anniversary Edition. Exact same buildings/streets but different color. I definitely plan to get more of them (as in the standard ones, not necessarily more of the special color version ones). They are absolutely fantastic. I've got a pretty significant amount of the old Figuarts/Bandai buildings (the ones that BornGorn posted), but these new ones are a definite improvement, and most importantly, the new streets are absolutely FANTASTIC. I didn't know how much I was missing having streets between the buildings until I got these. It makes a huge difference.

Links to the new/updated Bandai buildings: Undamaged - Damaged

First: your best starting bet would be to pick up this Showa Series Godzilla Collection as it is the best in terms of actual movies you can't get anywhere else.

Second: I'd move on to get THIS 'G' SET (used if possible to cut down the price). The reason behind getting this particular set is that it includes both "Son of Godzilla" and "G VS. MechaGodzilla" these 2 movies are extremely rare and expensive by themselves and will end up costing you more in the long run.

Third: The Heisei Series is out there and available as dual sided discs. However, "G'85" and "G vs. Biollante" have never been released in the US (assuming you are from here?). I just ordered the entire Heisei Series from Japan and converted the DVDs to Region 1. They all play great just so long as you don't mind subtitles.

Forth: All of Millennium Series is extremely easy to find and they're all pretty cheap. What you'll have the hardest time finishing is all the Showa stuff... "VS. Hedorah", "VS. Sea Monster", "VS. Gigan" are very rare and expensive... I'd hold off as long as you can with these and just check Amazon or Ebay frequently to find a good deal (which you probably won't). Personally I got down to these last few and just bit the bullet. I think I probably paid close to or around $30 for each just to complete my collection. Also, "VS. Megalon" is being released for the 1st time on DVD/BD in a couple of weeks! don't forget to pick that baby up! it's the last one I need to finish out my entire collection!

That said... with the hype surrounding Legendary's new 2014 60th anniversary remake, it wouldn't surprise me in the least if you saw a sudden resurgence in Godzilla rereleases. I'm willing to bet that if you're patient enough you MIGHT be able to get some of these harder to find titles that way.

As for your your original question about there being one big boxset? yes, it's a Japan exclusive and is about $1000 US dollars. HOPE THAT HELPS!

Amazon all the way. With the exception of 2014. I got that on Black Friday at Best Buy for $4. Just be on a look out for the [Kraken blu-rays] (https://www.amazon.com/Godzilla-Vs-Gigan-Blu-ray/dp/B00I462XLG/ref=pd_sim_74_7?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=Q4NXP3Z44W4ZJK6AP4P4) and [The Toho Godzilla Movies Collection blu-rays] (https://www.amazon.com/Godzilla-Vs-King-Ghidorah-Mothra/dp/B00IQAUO2A/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1481679727&sr=8-1&keywords=godzilla+vs+king+ghidorah+blu+ray). The prices seem to jump to higher and lower over time. It's very inconsistent, so I just checked every other day to get the best deals. Lowest they normally around for is little over $7.

For [The Godzilla Collection] (https://www.amazon.com/Godzilla-Collection-Vol-Yuriko-Hoshi/dp/B000VXWK86/ref=sr_1_1?s=movies-tv&ie=UTF8&qid=1481679933&sr=1-1&keywords=the+godzilla+collection) I got it used at half price, BUT IT'S ON SALE RIGHT NOW FOR PRIME USERS, SO PICK IT UP.

Godzilla 1998 and 2014 are always cheap. Even without the Black Friday deal, it's still cheap on Amazon.

Godzilla vs. Biollante is tricky. There are multiple sources on Amazon. Make sure you get it from [this one] (https://www.amazon.com/Godzilla-Biollante-Blu-ray-Koji-Takahashi/dp/B00LVZK1LG/ref=sr_1_1?s=movies-tv&ie=UTF8&qid=1481680064&sr=1-1&keywords=godzilla+vs+biollante+blu+ray). Cheap as hell.

Then there's Son of Godzilla and Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla. These two are extremely hard to come by, but the way I see it, here are your options:

1. Pay for the official Japanes blu-rays (expensive)
   
2. Pay for the official American distributed DVD's (expensive)
   
3. Bootlegs, which is what I went with. Either get it from sumogorilla.com or showavideo.com. I went with sumogorilla, but what you should know is that only DVD's are sold here and they are all in Japanese dub with English subtitles. But from what I hear, showavideo has blu-rays with better quality, however, they cost a little bit more and in order to even view the website, you need to be a member. Sign-up is free, but you can only do so on the last day of a month and the first day of a month. Both websites are reliable.
   
   Last but not least is King Kong vs. Godzilla. Now you can get the official blu-ray on Amazon for a cheap price, but mind you, this doesn't have the Japanese dub, only the English dub. It is for this reason that I purchased it from sumogorilla, seeing as I only intend to watch them in Japanese.
   
   Well, there you have it. Hopefully this will help you on your journey in collecting every Godzilla movie out there. But I'm sure there are other methods of doing so as well, so keep an eye out for any tips and information! As time passes, the prices and sources will as well. But this is how I collected the films.
   
   Good luck!
   
   
   EDIT: Typing error.

Do you have a price range? Figures are nice because they are cool to place in your room and it is more fun to receive than a movie, poster, shirt, etc. The NECA brand figure for the new movie is pretty sweet. If you search NECA Pacific Rim, they have some awesome figures from that movie, too. Most Godzilla fans like Pacific Rim. The chibi sets are awesome as well. I have them in front of my computer. This graphic novel is really amazing, and I would even recommend it to non-Godzilla fans.

I think this and this are a great way to get your collection started. If you are looking to do Blu-Ray these double feature bundles are good too. Then just hunt down the rest. This one has a lot of the earlier ones. I've purchased individually because the sets weren't always around, I'm thinking of upgrading to blu-ray but i still love running across the ones I'm missing in places like thrift shops. Anyways. Good luck.

Edits. Typos

Order your friend one of these: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JC66OIA/

It may look common but hear me out. This model is of a suit that was only ever on screen in a film for about 5 seconds. This is from the 1995 film wherein the old Godzilla dies and his son becomes the new King of the Monsters. The film fades out as it zooms through a fog looking at the suit. The suit itself was never utilized in any following Godzilla film and marked the final shot of the Heisei era of films. This is the first time the suit itself has been presented to the public completely. In my mind, it's a great collector's item for a big fan, especially if the fan in question loves the 84-95 films the most.

If you want the best picture quality, absolutely go for Blu-ray. If DVD is good enough for you, then by all means go for it -- it's generally cheaper anyway. Some films are available in multi-format combo packs; if you're fine with DVD for now but might switch to Blu later, then it might make sense to grab those.

The rights are definitely all over the place. Here's a handy breakdown of who owns what. Those Blu-ray double features (plus Godzilla 2000) cover the Toho-produced films from the '90s and '00s.

Criterion has released an excellent DVD and Blu-ray of the original Godzilla from 1954, which is an absolute must. Other than that, as far as we know, they currently own and are apparently working on discs of the rest of the Showa Godzilla series except for King Kong vs. Godzilla, Godzilla vs. the Sea Monster, Godzilla vs. Hedorah, and Godzilla vs. Gigan. (They also own Rodan and War of the Gargantuas; no word on whether those specifically will be released on disc.) We don't yet have release dates or official announcements for any of these films, and I personally wouldn't expect to hear anything before February, which is when their May 2019 releases will be announced.

If you just want to see as many of the films as possible and worry about the best available release of a given film later, here's a shopping list:

• Classic Media's Godzilla Collection box set. A good chunk of the Showa series in Japanese with subs and dubbed. OOP, but can probably be found cheaper than all the individual releases.
  
• Both volumes of Sony's Toho Godzilla Collection. Covers the '90s-'00s Japanese films, plus Rebirth of Mothra I and II. Note that these are reissues of older discs, so some are dub-only and/or pan and scan.
  
• Godzilla Stomp Box, containing Godzilla vs. Megalon and Destroy All Monsters.
  
• King Kong vs. Godzilla, Godzilla vs. the Sea Monster, Godzilla vs. Hedorah, Godzilla vs. Gigan, The Return of Godzilla, Godzilla vs. Biollante (OOP), the 1998 and 2014 American films, and Shin Godzilla are all available in standalone releases.
  
• The anime films are on Netflix. No word on whether these will get physical releases.
  
  Of course, aside from physical media, there are always streaming options of varying legality as well as bootleg discs, but I doubt the mods would take too kindly to my posting specifics about those here.
  
  Hope this helps!

I'm with you on this. I hope you and the rest of the SpaceGodzilla fan club have read the SpaceGodzilla part in Godzilla: Half Century War. Easily the best Godzilla comic book/graphic novel, and the SpaceGodzilla part is the best part of it.

As another commenter mentioned, I got it from Amazon! It feels a good quality, and I’m super happy that my roommates are chill enough to like this too.

Hi, everyone. Long-time lurker, first time poster. Thought I’d join the trend of showing off DVD/Blu-Ray collections, while also providing a buying guide and advice for UK fans (and fans generally).



First of all, due to the limited number of films released in the UK (Godzilla ’54, King Kong vs. Godzilla, Godzilla ’98 and Godzilla ’14), if you want to own all the films on physical media you will need a multi-region DVD player in order to watch them. Fortunately, you don’t necessarily need to buy a new DVD player, as there might be a way to make your current device read and play disc from any region. I recommend having a look at http://www.videohelp.com/dvdhacks to see whether the make/model of your current player has a way to convert it to multi-region playback. Please note that these are based on user reports and have not all been tested or verified by the site, so discretion is advised. From personal experience, I have altered two (maybe three) of my own DVD players for multi-region playback and all are functioning fine.



Now, here are some links and details for each of the films/boxsets in my collection:

• Godzilla ’54 – region 2 DVD – Japanese audio only - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Godzilla-DVD-Akira-Takarada/dp/B000CFX5M8/ref=sr_1_4?s=dvd&ie=UTF8&qid=1485955687&sr=1-4&keywords=godzilla
  
  
• Godzilla Raids Again – region 1 DVD – Japanese and US versions - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Godzilla-Raids-Again-Region-NTSC/dp/B000MV8AJU/ref=sr_1_1?s=dvd&ie=UTF8&qid=1485955727&sr=1-1&keywords=godzilla+raids+again This release is now out-of-print.
  
  
• King Kong vs. Godzilla – region 0 DVD – Japanese audio only - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/King-Kong-vs-Godzilla-Kingu-Kongu-tai-Gojira-1962-Japanese-Monster-Movie-DVD-/172235178598?hash=item281a044266:g:j80AAOSwMNxXWL0F This is a bootleg, but is currently the only way I have found to get the original Japanese version in the UK. The US version can be found here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/King-Kong-Vs-Godzilla-DVD-x/dp/B000ESST38/ref=sr_1_2?s=dvd&ie=UTF8&qid=1485955904&sr=1-2&keywords=king+kong+vs+godzilla A region B Blu-Ray is coming out later this month.
  
  
• Ghidorah the Three-Headed Monster – region 1 DVD – Japanese and US versions - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Ghidorah-Three-Headed-Monster-Region-NTSC/dp/B000OCY7IU/ref=sr_1_1?s=dvd&ie=UTF8&qid=1485956013&sr=1-1&keywords=ghidorah+the+three-headed+monster This release is now out-of-print.
  
  
• Godzilla: Showa Classics Volume 1 – region 4 DVDs – Japanese and English Dub (but not sure whether the US edits are present, or just international dub) - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Godzilla-Showa-Classics-Volume-1-DVD-Region-4-/152079377891?hash=item2368a325e3:g:EKEAAOSw2GlXKsup Includes the films: Godzilla ’54 (both Jap and ‘King of the Monsters’), Mothra vs. Godzilla, Invasion of the Astro Monster, Ebirah: Horror from the Deep (possible dub-titles as opposed to translated subs), Son of Godzilla, Destroy All Monsters.
  
  
• Godzilla: Showa Classics Volume 2 – region 4 DVDs – Japanese and English Dub (but not sure whether the US edits are present, or just international dub) - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Godzilla-Showa-Classics-Volume-2-DVD-Region-4-/131772716312?hash=item1eae441518:g:16EAAOSwWBJXA9yZ Includes the films: Godzilla: All Monsters Attack (A.K.A.: Godzilla’s Revenge), Godzilla vs. Hedorah (possible dub-titles as opposed to translated subs), Godzilla vs. Gigan (possible dub-titles as opposed to translated subs), Godzilla vs. Megalon, Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla (1) (possible dub-titles as opposed to translated subs), Terror of Mechagodzilla.
  
  
• The Return of Godzilla – region 3 DVD – Japanese audio only - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/The-Return-of-Godzilla-DVD-Japanese-NEW-English-Subtites-Region-3-Sci-fi-/371213182923?hash=item566e07a7cb:g:3W4AAOSw7NNT8jhd I should note that I do not recommend this release. It is in letterbox 4:3, the interlacing is very bad, picture a bit dim and unfocused and the English subs share the screen with simplified Chinese (and aren’t 100% accurate). Your best bet would be the recent Kraken release on Blu-Ray: https://www.amazon.co.uk/RETURN-OF-GODZILLA/dp/B01FZ8I7R4/ref=sr_1_2?s=dvd&ie=UTF8&qid=1485956663&sr=1-2&keywords=return+of+godzilla Features Japanese and English audio (international dub), presumably a much better images quality, and according to Blu-Ray.com it’s region free (http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/The-Return-of-Godzilla-Blu-ray/156546/). Kraken also released the movie on region 1 DVD.
  
  
• Godzilla vs. Biolante – region 1 DVD – Japanese and English audio - https://www.amazon.co.uk/d/DVD-Blu-ray/Godzilla-Vs-Biollante-DVD-Region-US-NTSC/B00LVZJZ54/ref=sr_1_1?s=dvd&ie=UTF8&qid=1485956902&sr=1-1&keywords=godzilla+vs+biollante The price of this seems to be going up recently, so might be out-of-print. Also, my DVD copy is actually region free.
  
  
• Godzilla: Heisei Series Boxset – region 4 DVDs – Japanese and English Dub - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Godzilla-Heisei-Series-DVD-Region-4-/141950367571?hash=item210ce6b753:g:VUUAAOSwSX9XA9yd Includes the films: Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah, Godzilla vs. Mothra: Battle for Earth, Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla (2), Godzilla vs. Spacegodzilla (possible dub-titles as opposed to translated subs), Godzilla vs. Destoroyah.
  
  
• Godzilla ’98 – region 2 DVD – English (amongst others) - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Godzilla-DVD-Matthew-Broderick/dp/B0002K118I/ref=sr_1_6?s=dvd&ie=UTF8&qid=1485957393&sr=1-6&keywords=godzilla+1998
  
  
• Godzilla: Millennium Series Boxset – region 4 DVDs – Japanese and English Dub - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GODZILLA-THE-MILLENNIUM-SERIES-6-disc-Set-DVD-REGION-4-Sealed-/162215551486?hash=item25c4cce1fe:g:ndMAAOSwv9hW6W~A Includes the films: Godzilla 2000 (only the US version), Godzilla vs. Megaguirus, Godzilla-Mothra-King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack, Godzilla vs Mechagodzilla (3) (A.K.A.: Godzilla Against Mechagodzilla), Godzilla: Tokyo S.O.S., Godzilla: Final Wars.
  
  
• Godzilla ’14 – region B Blu-Ray – English - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Godzilla-Blu-ray-Region-Aaron-Taylor-Johnson-x/dp/B00EXPOD9M/ref=sr_1_2?s=dvd&ie=UTF8&qid=1485957670&sr=1-2&keywords=godzilla+2014 Also available on DVD.
  
  BONUS
  
• Gamera Trilogy – region A Blu-Ray – Japanese and English audio - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Gamera-Trilogy-Blu-Region-Free/dp/B005X9BPZM/ref=sr_1_2?s=dvd&ie=UTF8&qid=1485957807&sr=1-2&keywords=gamera+trilogy This Blu-Ray set is actually region free (http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Gamera-Trilogy-Blu-ray/27237/). Also, I recommend looking around at prices, you can pick this set up for less than half the price of this listing. In fact, importing the set from amazon.com (https://www.amazon.com/Gamera-Trilogy-Blu-ray/dp/B005ENCIWG?SubscriptionId=AKIAIY4YSQJMFDJATNBA&tag=bluray-022-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B005ENCIWG&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER) is currently £13.36 incl. postage. This is what I did and I can confirm the set is region free.
  
  
  
  I hope you found this helpful. If you have any further questions, please let me know.
  

I read a book while on my trip to Tokyo a few years back called Godzilla On My Mind that pretty much dedicates a majority of the book talking about why Godzilla's longevity and fame is interconnected with his ability to mold with the times as a pop culture figure. Fascinating read.

Will this be anything like the Official Godzilla Compendium? http://www.amazon.com/The-Official-Godzilla-Compendium-Retrospective/dp/0679888225

I sure hope so, because that was an awesome book to have. Based on current prices, I think that book is a collectors item now.

Awesome! Almost identical to my collection, even with Sumogorillas! I have the American King Kong vs Godzilla, and I wish I had the 2014 version in Blu-Ray. I also haven't seen Gamera.

I recommend getting these to help fill in the Mothra & Rodan gaps!

https://www.amazon.com/Rodan-War-Gargantuas-Various/dp/B001AR0D40/ref=sr_1_1?s=movies-tv&ie=UTF8&qid=1481641372&sr=1-1&keywords=rodan

https://www.amazon.com/Icons-Sci-Fi-Collection-Battle-Mothra/dp/B0024FAG2G/ref=sr_1_3?s=movies-tv&ie=UTF8&qid=1481641672&sr=1-3&keywords=mothra

You need to read Marc Cerasini's series of books. These are probably my favorite Godzilla stories of any that are out there. Seriously Godzilla 2000 is amazing...

In the first book they reference the reason why he's in Japan but never fully explain it. Paraphrasing how Marc put it, it's his home territory. We have to think of Godzilla as an animal controlling his area. I think it's the perfect story behind Godzilla's reason to be in Japan. Godzilla is a wolf and anything that enters his territory is gonna get it.

Also in Dark Horse, Godzilla, King of the Monsters Special they take it in a different direction. That story says there's an artifact that is drawing all of the monsters to Japan. It's a cool story but a very different one for the big G.

Japan's Favorite Mon-star: The Unauthorized Biography Of The Big G by Steve Ryfle is pretty cool...

https://www.amazon.com/Japans-Favorite-Mon-Star-Unauthorized-Biography/dp/1550223488

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.... as is Godzilla On My Mind: 50 Years Of The King Of The Monsters by Bill Tsutsui...

https://www.amazon.com/Godzilla-My-Mind-Fifty-Monsters/dp/1403964742/ref=pd_sim_14_6?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=1403964742&pd_rd_r=12MR6XSMJ9RTAF3CE25C&pd_rd_w=VZHzS&pd_rd_wg=673M5&psc=1&refRID=12MR6XSMJ9RTAF3CE25C

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.... and The Official Godzilla Compendium: A 40-Year Retrospective by J.D. Lees is good too...

https://www.amazon.com/Official-Godzilla-Compendium-Year-Retrospective/dp/0679888225/ref=pd_sbs_14_3?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=0679888225&pd_rd_r=118AW1FHBJ2G680A6E1X&pd_rd_w=vmfmJ&pd_rd_wg=ldZQY&psc=1&refRID=118AW1FHBJ2G680A6E1X

You could always get the Criterion release of Gojira/King of the Monsters. The rest are pretty cheap to come by, so it'd be good if you could knock that one out with a gift card.

Godzilla (The Criterion Collection) [Blu-ray] https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005VU9LKE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_rZ9yybSPPZBZM

First of all, don't pirate anything. There are only a couple that you could really justify pirating, but there's no reason to start with those. If you're truly interested and want to support Godzilla, pay for the movies.

A good starting point is the DVD The Godzilla Collection. It contains the following movies:

• Godzilla (1954)
  
• Godzilla Raids Again (1955)
  
• Mothra vs. Godzilla (1964)
  
• Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster (1964)
  
• Invasion of Astro-Monster (1965)
  
• All Monsters Attack (1969)
  
• Terror of Mechagodzilla (1975)
  
  In addition to the Japanese versions, all the U.S. edited cuts are included as well. However, I believe the original Godzilla is cropped to be widescreen, so if you want the original aspect ration, I suggest the Criterion release available on Blu-ray or DVD.
  
  A good place to start for some of the more recent movies is The Toho Godzilla Collection, Volumes 1 & 2. This set contains the following:
  
  
• Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah (1991)
  
• Godzilla vs. Mothra, aka Godzilla and Mothra: The Battle for Earth (1992)
  
• Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla II (1993)
  
• Godzilla vs. SpaceGodzilla (1994)
  
• Godzilla vs. Destoroyah (1995)
  
• Rebirth of Mothra (1996)
  
• Rebirth of Mothra II (1997)
  
• Godzilla 2000: Millennium (1999)
  
• Godzilla vs. Megaguirus (2000)
  
• Godzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack (2001)
  
• Godzilla Against Mechagodzilla (2002)
  
• Godzilla: Tokyo S.O.S. (2003)
  
• Godzilla: Final Wars (2004)
  
  Full disclosure, I think this collection is only on DVD, but all of these movies are also available on Blu-ray in various singe- and multi-disc packs. But if you don't care about Blu-ray, this is a great set.
  
  This doesn't cover every Godzilla movie, but those two box sets are both pretty good ways to start, I think. If you have questions about specific movies or anything else let me know.

You can buy the original movie on dvd in the UK, I've got this one: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Godzilla-DVD-Akira-Takarada/dp/B000CFX5M8/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1463949307&sr=8-4&keywords=Godzilla

I also own the 2014 Hollywood one on dvd too because I quite liked that one.

Other than those two and the god forsaken 1998 "Godzilla" movie, I'm not aware of any others available on dvd here in the UK. I personally really want to own Godzilla 2000 on dvd.

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Godzilla on my Mind, by William Tsutsui

Picked this up almost ten years ago, and it was a pretty good, casual read.

These are the current American blu-ray releases and their links to Amazon:

Godzilla

King Kong vs. Godzilla

Godzilla vs. The Sea Monster

Destroy All Monsters

Godzilla Vs. Hedorah

Godzilla Vs. Gigan

Godzilla Vs. Megalon

Godzilla 1984

Godzilla Vs. Biollante

Godzilla Vs. King Ghidorah / Godzilla Vs. Mothra

Godzilla Vs. Mechagodzilla II / Godzilla Vs. Spacegodzilla

Godzilla Vs. Destoroyah / Godzilla Vs. Megaguirus

Godzilla 2000

GMK / Godzilla Against Mechagodzilla

Godzilla: Tokyo S.O.S. / Godzilla: Final Wars

Shin Godzilla

The rest of the films are available on DVD, though some are out of print and are pretty expensive and hard to find.

Here’s hoping for that Criterion box set soon!

Starting with original and (at least attempting to) making your way through the series by release order is probably simplest way to go about it.

There's also a collection set that carries most of the Heisei era and all of the Millennium era films for around $50, which could be a good starting point.

There's also streaming options, though I personally don't know the pricing if you choose that route, I imagine it's cheaper and more convenient than trying to track down physical copies of certain films.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IQAUO5C/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_taa_7m5tDbFJKD0CA
You mean like one's like this?

Also found this, https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01JZKXCO6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_taa_as5tDb43KBK7S

Is it worth it?

I recommend Godzilla FAQ. Excellent book.

For your purposes, however, it only summarizes each movie.

There's the Godzilla: With Lights and Sound book for the new movie.

Godzilla vs Gigan and the Smog Monster picture book, obviously used is much cheaper.

[Godzilla on Monster Island] (http://www.amazon.com/Godzilla-Monster-Island-Pictureback-R/dp/0679880801/ref=sr_1_10?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1412126648&sr=1-10&keywords=godzilla), Godzilla Likes to Roar, and Who's Afraid of Godzilla and great but pricey even used.

And I'm not sure of the reading level of your child but there are the Scott Ciencin books.

• Godzilla: King of the Monsters
  
• Godzilla Invades America
  
• Godzilla vs the Space Monsters
  
• Godzilla: Journey to Monster Island
  
  And there's the more advanced series by Marc Cerasini:
  
  
• Godzilla Returns
  
• Godzilla 2000
  
• Godzilla at World's End
  
• Godzilla vs the Robot Monsters
  
  

Amazon has a pretty good deal on the twin pack

You could get him something like this Toho Godzilla Collection it comes with about 13 movies at a pretty decent price range. Or since he grew up watching them he probably watched some of the Showa movies so you could pre order the Showa Godzilla Criterion set that has every Godzilla film from 1954-1975. Or you could also buy Godzilla: King of the Monsters which comes out on the 27th this month.

Icons of Sci-Fi: Toho Collection (The H-Man / Battle in Outer Space / Mothra) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0024FAG2G/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awd_7cCkxbETWASRR

Best I can offer I have the other sets with mantango didn't know they got so hard to find now glad I got them when I did.

The 90's Gamera trilogy can be picked up for under $10 and are some of the best kaiju movies ever made.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005ENCIWG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_5KNyybK5JVXZZ

I got this monstrosity. So happy.

I'd say a few movies maybe, or maybe a nice figure or too. https://www.amazon.com/Godzilla-Collection-Vol-Yuriko-Hoshi/dp/B000VXWK86 This is a nice collection, although it's missing the third movie, King Kong vs Godzilla. http://stores.sumogorilla.com/all-dvds/king-kong-vs-godzilla-dvd-widescreen-japanese-version-uncut/ (This store has quite a few uncut Godzilla films by the way).

This one comes with 8 movies. All of them are really good films.

No problem! It's a lot less derpy faced than the '94 SHMA and it's far more articulated. If it helps at all, Amazon has it on pre-order for $57 right now. At that price point, I almost want one myself! Here's the [Amazon listing] (http://www.amazon.com/Bandai-Tamashii-MonsterArts-Godzilla-GodzillavsDestroyah/dp/B00JC66OIA/ref=sr_1_3?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1406246340&sr=1-3&keywords=s.h+monsterarts) for your shopping convenience. :)

besides the godzilla recommendations, if you like kaiju films, watch the gamera trilogy.
the bluray collection is only $10 http://www.amazon.com/Trilogy-Guardian-Universe-Revenge-Blu-ray/dp/B005ENCIWG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1369334085&sr=8-1&keywords=gamera

I don't think Super Mechagodzilla will be super pricey for a while. I know it's not Heisei, but 2004 Gigan is usually 100 and that's amazing for an enemy.

As for Heisei Godzillas there's 5 of them.

The 89 one with the lights and such.

94 which is older and pricey.

Then you have the most common SH MonsterArts that is seen everywhere. It's called 1995 Birth Version, and it's supposed to be Godzilla JR at the very end of Destroyah after Burning Godzilla dies. Here is the link

Then after that you have the two Burning Godzillas. One is the normal and one is the Ultimate version. I have the Ultimate version, which has more red and additional Smokey effects you can attatch to it's body.

Amazon has triple and quadruple sets for 8-10$ each. for 30$ you get 11 Gamera movies on Blueray.

http://www.amazon.com/Gamera-Ultimate-Collection-Pack-Blu-ray/dp/B00I099JWI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1405338447&sr=8-1&keywords=Gamera

http://www.amazon.com/Trilogy-Guardian-Universe-Revenge-Blu-ray/dp/B005ENCIWG/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1405338447&sr=8-2&keywords=Gamera

http://www.amazon.com/Gamera-Ultimate-Collection-Pack-Blu-ray/dp/B00I099JY6/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1405338447&sr=8-4&keywords=Gamera

Godzilla: The Half-Century War would make a kick-ass movie. Highly recommended reading if you haven't checked it out yet.

Just order the collection. Its still in stock on amazon

https://www.amazon.com/Godzilla-Collection-Vol-Yuriko-Hoshi/dp/B000VXWK86/ref=sr_1_1?s=movies-tv&ie=UTF8&qid=1497837540&sr=1-1&keywords=godzilla+dvd

For movies 1,2,4,5,6,10 and 15.

There is a box set on Amazon, although I think it is out of print now:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000VXWK86/ref=mp_s_a_1_17?ie=UTF8&qid=1503538349&sr=8-17&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=godzilla

Movie 3: King Kong Vs Godzilla is Americanized Version only.



There is a box set for the the movies made in the 90's and early 2000's but they are English dub-only except for a few

I believe the ones OP posted are these

EDIT nope, these are different but same ballpark

I recently purchased this set -
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000VXWK86/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

It has most of the earlier movies including the very first one!

In one of the novels Godzilla 2000 by Marc Cerasini >!He goes up against a tornado and "wins"!<

No I only remember it was pennies different than Walmart.
Here's one that was on sale
The Godzilla Collection (Vol 1 and 2) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000VXWK86/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_QyqBzb1JV9A3D

the 4 DVDs on the left are all available in this box set.
More info here.

Edit:
The GvKG / GvM BfE double pack can be bought on BluRay

The GvSG / GvD double pack is a unique pairing though. Both movies are available on Bluray but they are paired with other movies. Spacegodzilla is paired with Mechagodzilla II here, and Destroyah is paired with Megaguirus here.

While I sadly can't help with the Showa movie collection, this set on Amazon contains every Heisei and Millennium Godzilla movie, with the sole expections being Godzilla vs. Biollante and Rebirth of Mothra three.

https://www.amazon.com/ToHo-Godzilla-Collection-Volumes/dp/B01JZKXCO6/ref=asc_df_B01JZKXCO6/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312241836172&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=842427918647232425&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9032363&hvtargid=pla-404432097036&psc=1