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The news is so exciting that the teaser image seemingly only dares to show the outlines of what’s to come – but Godzilla’s giant, spiky noggin is unmistakable. Alamo Drafthouse and Toho International are preparing for another wave of themed merchandise Godzilla day– November 3rd, Godzilla’s 71st birthday! – and at the top of the list is the Big G’s first-ever popcorn bucket.
Now Godzilla is obviously timeless and doesn’t have to follow trends to delight children. But a popcorn bucket is somewhat of a status symbol these days, and the snack-ready head of the king of all kaiju would quite wrong the toothy ones Jaw Bucket Alamo Drafthouse was released this summer.
In a press release describing the bucket as “a highly anticipated first for Godzilla collectors,” the theater chain announces the character’s “first-ever popcorn bucket, developed in collaboration with Toho International and based on the ‘Showa Era’ of Godzilla. Designed by Scott Sugiuchi of Alamo Drafthouse, it is the first in a series of popcorn buckets that will last until 2026 and beyond. Any Showa Godzilla Popcorn.” The bucket will be numbered in a limited edition of 6,000 pieces and delivered in a bespoke collector’s box.”
The Bucket – available for pre-order from October 27th at Alamo Mart– is just one of several new items releasing to celebrate Godzilla’s birthday, including an exclusive t-shirt, hoodie, hat and set of pins.
However, our second choice after the popcorn bucket is this nifty Mothra Winged Mug, also designed by Sugiuchi:
Imagine sipping your morning tea from this beautiful vessel! The mug, which is limited to just 5,000 copies, can also be pre-ordered from October 27th Alamo Mart.
And in case you’re worried that Godzilla Day was just a merch blitz, Alamo Drafthouse will also be hosting screenings of 1984 on November 3rd The Return of Godzilla (published in revised form as Godzilla 1985 in the USA); More information Here. If you live near the massive, Godzilla-adorned Alamo Drafthouse at the Westfield Valley Fair in Santa Clara, California, you can enjoy a “Mystery Marathon” of TBD kaiju classics (more details). Here).
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