Metal Monster from Outer Space
Paul Gavin's Mechagodzilla '74
Madison Wisconsin U.S.A.
Decommisioned in 2012
"In 1998 I wanted to make a less suffocating costume than my Baltan from G Con the prior summer. I designed this suit with integral fans, more vision and air circulation space. I will always remember that while wearing it, I was approached by the late Haruo Nakajima who faced me, (which I could see thru the neck vents) took my hands and gave me a suit acting lesson. Magic."
– Paul Gavins
VIDEO
Building the 1974 Mechagodzilla Suit
Watch this short 8 minute video documenting the construction on Paul Gavins costume 1974 Mechagodzilla build. The video has been AI upscaled and color corrected to help show the detail and care that went into building this beautiful costume.
FINISHED COSTUME
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