Aurora Godzilla – MotM (Monsters of the Movies) Prototype (1973-ish)
In the 1970’s Aurora was planning a second GODZILLA model kit under their Monsters of the Movies line. The kit was in design stages and complete prototypes were made.
There are a few images of the kit which look somewhat different from each other. The kit never went into production as Nabisco took over Aurora Model Kits and basically dismantled the company.
There was also some video/film of the making/sculpting of the project. Kudos to PHILSEP for finding/saving/posting this for fans of the old Aurora kits.
Well, needless to say, ever since getting a glimpse of this kit prototype, I’ve been obsessed with What if…?
So, I built my own rendition of the…
AURORA GODZILLA MONSTER OF THE MOVIES PROTOTYPE
DETAILS:
I started with the standard Aurora/Polar Lights Godzilla kit. I modified the Godzilla body to resemble the Prototype kit. I made my own base from scratch emulating the MotM Prototype base.
Polar Lights – Godzilla Form – modifications:
more robust body
reversal of forward moving leg and back moving leg
lengthened and extended arms – changed hands to hold tower pieces
Elongated and more animated tail
remolded eye brows/top of head/cheeks
Cult of Personality – Godzilla wide jaw replacement
Cult of Personality Name Plate
Self-made name-plate holder – featuring trilobites and sea-plant
Godzilla MotM Prototype Base: full sculpt
Self-molded base copying shape from historical pics.
Trees
Tower Platform
Rubble
Tower parts modified from N-scale Train accessories
Background:
I assembled the city ruins from the original kit as a Universal Destroyed City background piece that can be used for any giant monster kit.
I had a blast making this kit and have seen my sculpting skills get better with this project. I enjoyed putting my own ‘look’ on Godzilla’s head/face and making a more animated pose with his head twist, elongated tail and step. Now the kit is all primed and ready to paint, so be prepared for another post when the kit comes to life in full color.
parlor of horror 
Oh WOW! This Godzilla prototype model kit is awesome! The ruins look good and that’s a great look on Godzilla’s face as well. Great stuff!
Thanks so much Paul. I’m glad you like it. 🙂
Looks great so far!
Awesomw.
How long did it take to make the godzilla?
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Love it!
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hi I was just looking around the net and saw your Godzilla copy
nice job I had to look twice
when I first saw the prototype I also wanted to have it and now I do
I am philsep
phil ceparano
hi
if you are reading this you might know this modeler who made this look a like Godzilla passed away about 2 years ago very sad.
I had emailed him in 2017
telling him what a great job he did
I was at a show in n.j.[2018] and on the table was that model with many other great nicely painted models for sale
right away I asked who is the guy who did that Godzilla
I was going to tell him face to face how much I loved what he did then I was told he passed away
his wife was selling his built ups and than find out he only lived 4 miles away from me
I wanted to buy that Godzilla but it was sold but still on the table
I was lucky to get 10 other built ups of his
I am writing this because I am thinking about him and how very very sad that is
phil ceparano