Bubble Blowing Godzilla (Imperial Toys, 1985)

Here is a vintage item that's been on my list for a while now, and finally one in a good box, with insert, came along.  This is the famous (and sometimes infamous) Bubble [hyphen needed] Blowing Godzilla, by the masters of the quick and cheap, Imperial Toys.  

It makes you wonder why the "Godzilla Saxophone" wasn't considered!

Basically, it's as simple as, you pour Godzilla's mouth full of bubbles, and go to town. He has a gauge on one side of his neck (seen in the first photo), so you know when to stop.

One thing I had no idea about:  Godzilla has googly eyes.  GOOGLY EYES!!!

Godzilla is somewhat posable.  The legs, arms, and even the tail move around (which is surprising because you would think the tail joint would be an opportunity for a big ol' leak).  The plastic is less than sturdy, however, and I was lucky to get a completely unused example.  I don't think he would hold up to city-stomping play.

Step 1: pour soap.  Step 2: blow lovely hand-drawn, airbrushed bubbles.

Imperial was nice enough to include a supply of bubbles (they made those too, of course, along with every Parachuting Army Man that you have ever seen), "Fun Size Miracle Bubbles" to be exact.  The seller had sealed them up, so I left them that way to avoid leaking soap.

And everything fits back into the box (except for Godzilla's dignity, since he is packed upside-down).  There is even a little shelf on the box insert where the bubbles sit.

Another vintage want crossed off my list!