9 best showas

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In 1954, an enormous beast clawed its way out of the sea, destroying everything in its path—and changing movies forever. The arresting original Godzilla soon gave rise to an entire monster movie genre (kaiju eiga), but the King of the Monsters continued to reign supreme: in fourteen fiercely entertaining sequels over the next two decades, Godzilla defended its throne against a host of other formidable creatures, transforming from a terrifying symbol of nuclear annihilation into a benevolent (if still belligerent) Earth protector. Collected here for the first time are all fifteen Godzilla films of Japan’s Showa era, in a landmark set showcasing the technical wizardry, fantastical storytelling, and indomitable international appeal that established the most iconic giant monster the cinema has ever seen. EIGHT BLU RAY SPECIAL EDITION COLLECTOR’S SET FEATURES • High definition digital transfers of all fifteen Godzilla films made between 1954 and 1975, released together for the first time, with uncompressed monaural soundtracks • High definition digital transfers of Godzilla, King of the Monsters, the 1956 U.S. release version of Godzilla; and the 1962 Japanese release version of King Kong vs. Godzilla • Audio commentaries from 2011 on Godzilla and Godzilla, King of the Monsters featuring film historian David Kalat • International English language dub tracks for Invasion of Astro Monster, Son of Godzilla, Destroy All Monsters, Godzilla vs. Megalon, Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla, and Terror of Mechagodzilla • Directors Guild of Japan interview with director Ishiro Honda, conducted by director Yoshimitsu Banno in 1990 • Programs detailing the creation of Godzilla’s special effects and unused effects sequences from Toho releases including Destroy All Monsters • New interview with filmmaker Alex Cox about his admiration for the Showa era Godzilla films • New and archival interviews with cast and crew members, including actors Bin Furuya, Tsugutoshi Komada, Haruo Nakajima, and Akira Takarada; composer Akira Ifukube; and effects technicians Yoshio Irie and Eizo Kaimai • Interview with critic Tadao Sato from 2011 • Illustrated audio essay from 2011 about the real life tragedy that inspired Godzilla • New English subtitle translations • Trailers • PLUS: A lavishly illustrated deluxe hardcover book featuring an essay by cinema historian Steve Ryfle, notes on the films by cinema historian Ed Godziszewski, and new illustrations by Arthur Adams, Sophie Campbell, Becky Cloonan, Jorge Coelho, Geof Darrow, Simon Gane, Robert Goodin, Benjamin Marra, Monarobot, Takashi Okazaki, Angela Rizza, Yuko Shimizu, Bill Sienkiewicz, Katsuya Terada, Ronald Wimberly, and Chris Wisnia.

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GODZILLA: THE SHOWA-ERA FILMS, 1954–1975

IN 1954, AN ENORMOUS BEAST CLAWED ITS WAY OUT OF THE SEA, destroying everything in its path—and changing movies forever. The arresting original Godzilla soon gave rise to an entire monstermovie genre (kaiju eiga), but the King of the Monsters continued to reign supreme: in fourteen fiercely entertaining sequels over the next two decades, Godzilla defended its throne against a host of other formidable creatures, transforming from a terrifying symbol of nuclear annihilation into a benevolent (if still belligerent) Earth protector. Collected here for the first time are all fifteen Godzilla films of Japan’s Showa era, in a landmark set showcasing the technical wizardry, fantastical storytelling, and indomitable international appeal that established the most iconic giant monster the cinema has ever seen.

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A lavishly illustrated deluxe hardcover book featuring an essay by cinema historian Steve Ryfle, notes on the films by cinema historian Ed Godziszewski, and new illustrations by Arthur Adams, Sophie Campbell, Becky Cloonan, Jorge Coelho, Geof Darrow, Simon Gane, Robert Goodin, Benjamin Marra, Monarobot, Takashi Okazaki, Angela Rizza, Yuko Shimizu, Bill Sienkiewicz, Katsuya Terada, Ronald Wimberly, and Chris Wisnia.

A closer look at 4 influential films in the collection...

Toho Studios followed the enormous success of the original Godzilla with this sequel, efficiently directed by Motoyoshi Oda as a straight-ahead monsters-on-the-loose drama. An underrated standout among the Showa Godzilla films, Godzilla Raids Again introduces the monster-versus-monster format that would dominate the remainder of the series, pitting Godzilla against the ferocious, spiny Anguirus as the kaiju wreak havoc in the streets of Osaka in a series of elaborate set pieces that succeed in upping the ante for destruction.

A closer look at 4 influential films in the collection...

After his first two cinematic rampages, Godzilla was revived as an adversary for the Hollywood import King Kong. When Kong is discovered on a remote island by a publicity-hungry pharmaceutical company, the giant ape is set on a collision course with Godzilla, and Japan braces for a double dose of devastation. Both the Japanese-release version and the U.S.-release cut were rousing hits, cementing Godzilla’s status as a series-worthy star.

A closer look at 4 influential films in the collection...

Intended to address the crisis levels of pollution in postwar Japan, Godzilla vs. Hedorah finds the King of the Monsters fighting an alien life form that arrives on Earth and steadily grows by feeding on industrial waste. Director Yoshimitsu Banno infuses the film with equal parts ecological horror, humorous monster antics, and sixties psychedelia straight out of San Francisco, making for a truly unique—and divisive—entry in the series.

A closer look at 4 influential films in the collection...

Godzilla’s evil twin Mechagodzilla first reared its head in this Jun Fukuda–directed film. A robot designed by aliens to conquer Earth, the enduringly popular villain has since been resurrected by Toho Studios several times. With the help of earnest direction, spectacular pyrotechnics, and guest appearances by veteran genre actors, this film recaptures the feel of the sixties Godzilla movies.

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Perfect for precise handling and general assembly, SHOWA ATLAS 370B’s lightweight construction fits and feels like a second skin, empowering you with the ultimate grip and comfort, matched by dexterous durability. This lightweight palm-coated nitrile glove is ideal for protecting hands against fluids such as oils. It allows finger dexterity to be maintained whilst being robust and hard-wearing. WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals which is [are] known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

• Coating protects the hand while maintaining flexibility
• Very light, supple glove with ventilated back for breathability
• Dark color is ideal for work in dirty environments
• Designed for easy movement and continuous wear
• Nitrile protects the hand from oil, hydrocarbon and grease penetration

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The Tusk Showa Inner Fork Cap Wrench is the ultimate tool for motorcycles with Dual-Chamber Showa forks. Used in conjunction with the Tusk Fork Cap Wrench 46/50mm (part # 1143530001), this fork cap wrench makes it easy to remove the inner compression body from the outer fork caps. This tool is necessary to change the oil in the forks inner chamber. This tool also features a progressive slot to hold all Showa damping rod sizes which is necessary to remove the lower cartridge bolt. Precision fit that prevents scaring and scratches on fork cap’s anodized finish. This tool is a "must-have" when servicing your motorcycle’s Twin-Chamber Showa forks. Durable, stainless steel construction – this tool is built to last.

• Multi-functional fork cap tool for Showa Twin-Chamber style forks.
• This fork cap wrench makes it easy to remove the inner compression body from the outer fork caps.
• Features a progressive slot to hold all Showa damping rod sizes which is necessary to remove the lower cartridge bolt.
• Precision fitment to prevents scaring and scratches on fork cap’s anodized finish.
• Durable stainless steel construction.

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The 370 ATLAS nitrile glove is a great Universal glove for everything from manufacturing, warehouse work, horse riding, and gardening. This glove is great for any application where you need The protection of a glove without the bulk of one. This glove has a black, flexible nitrile palm And finger coating over a durable knit nylon liner. Provides excellent puncture and scratch resistance. Machine washable. Available in X-Large, Large, Medium, and small.

• Tough and durable lightweight gloves
• Increased puncture and abrasion resistance
• Seamless nylon liner
• Outstanding grip

User questions & answers

Question:	Can i use these with my phone
Answer:	I have a screen protector on my phone and it will usually work with these gloves unless the temp gets too cold.
Question:	pairs (24 gloves total) or 6 pairs (12 gloves total
Answer:	24 gloves total! A great buy!
Question:	Are these good for yard work, like raking, shoveling, sometimes stacking wood
Answer:	They are good for light duty work nothing sharp. I live in Florida they are perfect for me since they don’t make my hands hot while working.
Question:	Atlas was bought by showa. are these the originals
Answer:	My first pairs of these gloves were Atlas 370 - the ones I got from Amazon say Showa/Atlas 370 - the fit, grip, wear and look is the same - only difference is they say Showa in addition to Atlas.

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GODZILLA AGAINST MECHAGODZILLA (2002)

To protect Japan from the monster Godzilla, the Japanese government creates a human-piloted cyborg version (using the skeleton of the original Godzilla that attacked Japan in 1954).



GODZILLA, MOTHRA, AND KING GHIDORAH: GIANT MONSTERS ALL-OUT ATTACK

In this brand-new adventure, Godzilla returns to his bad guy roots as he rampages through Japan just like in the good ol' days. In response, an ancient religious sect resurrects the legendary Holy Beasts of Yamato (Ghidorah, Mothra and Baragon) to protect Japan and destroy the threat of Godzilla forever.

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Godzilla, Mothra, And King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-out Attack

Fifty years ago, the Japanese Defense Forces killed Godzilla(r) or so they thought. When a series ofterrifying natural disasters begin to plague Japan, including the inexplicable offshore sinking of a U.S. submarine, a mystic old man warns his nation that Godzilla(r) has come back to destroy Japan asrevenge for all the souls lost in the Pacific War. When mere military might can not squash the monster, the mystic man awakens the Holy Beasts of Yamato - King Ghidorah, Mothra(r) and Baragon, sleeping giants that protected Japan in ancient times. These untamed mammoth beasts take on Godzilla(r) with frightening supernatural brute power that has been 2,000 years in the making. Tradition and technology collide in this chilling high-tech, cutting-edge fable.

Godzilla Against Mechagodzilla

2003. After four years of scrupulous preparation under the prime minister, a new invincible robot, Mechagodzilla, has now reached completion, armed with various weapons, including the most powerful gun in history that can destroy anything in the world. Akane Yashiro is transferred to join the Mechagodzilla team as an operator who controls the mechanical monster. As soon as Mechagodzilla starts on its test run, the huge shadow of Godzilla begins to rise from the depths of the ocean...The battle of the century is going to take place between Godzilla and Mechagodzilla.

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This 8 mil thick nitrile glove provides wearers with barrier protection and comfort unequalled by supported nitrile gloves nearly twice the thickness. Patented construction includes SHOWA's low-modulus formulation, maximizing comfort and minimizing hand fatigues.

• Powder-free, disposable
• Smooth and durable finish, retains tactile feeling
• Made in the USA
• 9.5 inches in length, 8 mil thick
• Ideal for dentists, emergency services, first aid, hospitals, medical examination

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SHOWA N-Dex 8005PF Disposable Nitrile Powder Free Glove

Low-modulus nitrile, natural rubber latex free hand protection. N-DEX hand protection is recognized globally as the answer to protecting the millions of humans that are severely allergic to natural rubber latex.

Made in the USA

Recommended Industries

Public Utilities, Petrochemical, Janitorial, Automotive, Agriculture

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