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Bandai BATO, RADO, and MOGE-Goji Figures

Between 1992 and 1994, Bandai issued the same mold for the Heisei Godzilla three seperate times, one each for Godzilla v. Mothra (1992, BATO-Goji), Godzilla v. MechaGodzilla (1993, RADO-Goji), and Godzilla v. SpaceGodzilla (1994, MOGE-Goji). While, on the surface, these three figures appear to be identical, there are several differences that make each figure stand apart.

In addition to the below-noted differences in the chart, one should also be aware that the MOGE-Goji sports a gatefold tag, the first that Bandai released in conjunction with Godzilla series figures. Also, some early issues of the MOGE-Goji were actually produced in hard vinyl like the others. It was soon after these figures hit that Bandai switched over to softer vinyl.

Bandai BATO, RADO, and MOGE-Goji Figure Comparison Chart

Figure	Copyright Date (on foot)	Serial No. / Retail Price	Tag	Mold	Spines	Vinyl
BATO-Goji	1992	205020-0037322-1600 1600 ¥		Charcoal Grey	Silver	Hard
	Notes:
RADO-Goji	1992	205020-0037322-1600 1600 ¥		Black	Metallic Blue	Hard
	Notes:
MOGE-Goji	1992	205020-0037322-1600 1600 ¥		Black	Metallic Blue	Soft
	Notes: Highlights on claws and chest are a metallic beige/gold. Eyes are painted gold.