KING OF THE MONSTERS
Robert pruitt's Godzilla v2
“My family has always been known to have a fondness for sci-fi films. To be honest I can’t remember which movie or many details about the first time I saw Godzilla. I remember seeing Godzilla destroy a city, and by my parent’s standard, I must have shown enough interest for my dad to buy me a 1985 Toho Imperial Godzilla figure. This toy from that day forward was the king of my toy collection. No other toy had destroyed as many cars, eaten as many Legos, or decimated every G.I. Joe time and time again. I can remember every battle, every story, and every adventure we had together. My love for all things Godzilla comes from this figure. Now almost three decades later, with the assistance of those who have built wonderful suits before me, I was inspired to take my adventures to the next level. I am so glad that I can dress up and become a figure which has influenced and inspired many generations.”
— Robert Pruitt
— Robert Pruitt
Build Gallery
How the Costume Was Built
Within each image gallery you’ll discover how the Godzilla costume was built. To read about how it was created you need to click the image thumbnail for the larger view. Below the large image you will see the description… I hope you enjoy!
Lower Half of Body
Godzilla Thighs Begin
Godzilla Underwear
Crotch Spacing
Tail Base
Tail Extension
Bottom Half
Lower body
Covering
Back and Thighs Latexed
Wrapped in Batting
Latex Covered Arm
Arm Attached to Body
Latex, Rinse, Repeat
Finalizing Arm Attachments
Blue Insulation Head
Latex Over Blue Head
Adding Lumps
Angled the Jaw
Red Mouth
First Attempt at Teeth
Teeth Alteration
Pain in the Neck
Head Attached
Painting Claws
No-Go On Old Hands
Brand New Hands
Bendable Hands
Hand Comparison
Attaching Hands
The Tail Begins
Batting Begins on Tail
Gradual Bends
Split Segments
Permanent Tail
Lifting the Tail
Key Ring
Dowel and Wires
Starting Dorsal Plates
Hand Shaping
Foam Tail Dorsals
Painting Dorsals
Latex the Dorsal
Almost Ready
Attaching Tail Dorsals
Attaching the Main Dorsals
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Famous Monsters TV Interview
Godzilla cosplayer Robert Pruitt is interviewed by Famous Monsters TV. Hear directly from the creator about building the costume, unique suit elements, meeting several original Godzilla suit actors and more!
FINISHED COSTUME
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