It’s Godzilla Day, along with being the first day of The 2025 PopCult Gift Guide, so today our second entry is a multi-item salute to Mr. Horatio P. Godzilly, himself. I will be focusing on the classic versions of The King of the Monsters, with a brief nod to Godzilla Minus One, but don’t expect me to plug the Godzilla vs. Kong stuff.

That’s not my Godzilla. I didn’t vote for him!

Having established that, we are going to recommend a few Godzilly-centric gift ideas for the Kaiju-lover on your Holiday shopping list.

Godzilla: The Showa-Era Films, 1954–1975 (The Criterion Collection)

GODZILLA: THE SHOWA-ERA FILMS, 1954–1975
by The Criterion Collection
$189.99 suggested price
Available wherever Blu Ray boxsets are sold

15 Kaiju classics now on Blu-ray. This is the classic Mr. Zilly, and we check the product blurb for details:

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.

These eight discs feature new HD transfers. Six of the films feature English-language dub tracks & all of them have new English subtitle translations, along with the original Japanese-language audio tracks. They also include new and archival interviews and programs on the special effects. also included in this set is the Japanese-release version of King Kong vs. Godzilla.

Included within this set, are what are many fans’ favorite trifecta of Godzilla movies (all with English dubs included): Son of Godzilla, Destroy All Monsters and All Monsters Attack.

All of this is packaged in 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.

Godzilla: The Official Cookbook
by Kayce Baker
Titan Books
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1803368061
$34.95 (heavily discounted at Amazon)

The official cookbook inspired by the Toho Godzilla movies and creatures, featuring a wide variety of fun, kaiju-themed food and drink recipes to suit all tastes and skill levels.

Get ready to unleash the culinary power of monstrous flavors with Godzilla: The Official Cookbook! This officially licensed hardback cookbook features over 60 jaw-dropping recipes inspired by the iconic Godzilla and other kaiju creatures such as the scrumptious Guaczilla, the delicious Gigan’s Wings and the awesome Mechagodzilla Head cake! Embark on a gastronomic journey like never before, exploring a menu as vast as the Pacific Ocean. From fiery drinks that erupt with flavor to starters that capture the essence of destruction, every recipe is crafted to unleash your inner food monster. Whether you crave meaty creations or prefer vegetarian and vegan options that still pack a punch, this cookbook has something for every kaiju-loving palate—and stunning photography showcases the finished dishes in all their towering glory.

Each page will transport you to the heart of epic culinary battles that will leave you craving more, so put on your chef’s hat and prepare to embrace some unique creativity in the kitchen. Godzilla: The Official Cookbook is a must-have for fans of all ages, perfect for themed parties, family gatherings, or just indulging your monstrous cravings.

You truly haven’t lived until you’ve tasted Godzilla Loaf!

Jenga: Godzilla Extreme Edition
by USAopoly
Available where games are sold
$27.99 (or less)

Beyond belief… GODZILLA is on the rampage again! With JENGA: GODZILLA Extreme Edition, the titan of terror is trying to bring your tower down with a heat ray. Featuring custom game play, players remove and replace blocks according to the directives to keep it standing through every threatening roll of the die. Beware, GODZILLA marches toward the tower raising the threat of destruction with every step!

You can’t top the cleverness of this collectible Jenga edition featuring classic Kaiju monster Godzilla on a rampage to destroy the tower.

Godzilla moves with each roll of the die, so players must quickly build the Jenga tower with a steady hand, some strategy, and luck.

Great for any Godzilla fan and collector – show your love for the king of the monsters with this collectible game.

Includes 54 hardwood Jenga blocks, 1 die, game board, collectible Godzilla loading tray, and rules. 1+ Players | Ages 8+ | 5-15 Min Play Time, and losers are not allowed to go on a rampage and destroy the city.

Super 7 Godzilla ReAction Figures
by Super 7
$15 to $25 each

Okay, this is something I actually collect. While initially not a fan of Super 7’s ReAction figure line, I got hooked when I picked up my first Godzilla figure on a lark.

Now the damned things are all over the house. There are multiple incarnations of Godzilla himself, from different movie eras, along with mini-versions of The King of the Monsters based on earlier toys and model kits.

You can also collect Mr. Zilly’s cohorts, colleagues and rivals, like Mothra, Rodan, King Ghidorah, MechaGodzilla, Minizilla, Megalon and more.

You can also find Godzilla on traditional blister cards, blind box assortments and collectible packaging that mimics things like the classic Aurora model kit box, or the Marusan tin toy box.

You can even get the glow-in-the dark version of the goofy celebratory dancing Godzilla, from Invasion of the Astro-Monsters. You can find every type of Godzilla from the 1954 original to Godzilla: Minus One.

These are fun, don’t take up too much room, and if they get loose, it’s highly unlikely that they will do much damage if they go on a rampage. They’re not quite four inches tall.

You can order these from Super 7, or find them at dozens of online and brick-and-mortar retailers.

And with Mr. Zilly thusly honored, we shall call it a day with The 2025 PopCult Gift Guide. Come back tomorrow for two more entries.