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Toho

companyactive19 mentionsFirst seen Aug 2, 2018Last seen Aug 9, 2025

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Toho is a company mentioned in 2 episode(s).

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  • affiliated_withGodzillaToho licensed the Godzilla franchise IP to Stern for the pinball machinemedium

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    Godzilla is Toho's longest running film franchise with 32 films since 1954

    Source: Official press releaseGODZILLA PINBALL REVEALED

Recent Mentions (19)

  • Godzilla IP rights holder; controls licensing for Showa-era films; certain titles (Hedorah, Raids Again, Destroy All Monsters) unavailable for licensing

    Ep 70: The Return of GOATzilla with Keith ElwinOct 11, 2021
  • Japanese film company holding Godzilla film rights; Stern licensed for pinball

    Ep 69: Go Go GodzillaSep 17, 2021
  • IP licensor of Godzilla franchise to Stern Pinball

    Stern Pinball Godzilla is Out!Sep 15, 2021
  • IP holder of Godzilla; mentioned satirically as not wanting to claim the poor-quality placeholder figure as part of their IP

    My First Skit: Godzilla Topper Anyone?May 31, 2023
  • Original studio of 1954 Godzilla film (Gohira)

    Godzilla Tutorial - Pinball GuideAug 9, 2025
  • Godzilla franchise owner; continuing partnership with Stern Pinball

    GODZILLA 70TH ANNIVERSARY ANNOUNCEDJul 9, 2024
  • Godzilla IP licensor; provided creative freedom to voice acting and design departures from original movies

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  • YouTube channel hosting the tournament broadcast

    Heads-Up Stern Pinball Invitational - GodzillaJul 28, 2022
  • Japanese film studio; co-licensor of Monsterverse IP for Zen digital tables

    Zen Pinball Announces new Bally Williams Digital Release & MoreMay 26, 2022
  • Original producer of classic Godzilla films licensed for pinball game

    FIRST IMPRESSION: STERN PINBALL GODZILLA PROOct 15, 2021
  • Original Godzilla film franchise IP holder; Stern licensed for pinball game development

    The Super Awesome Pinball Show - S1 E22 - American PinballJan 4, 2021
  • Godzilla IP licensor; collaborative on voice work and callout approval; restricted use of Godzilla vs King Kong footage

    GODZILLA PINBALL 1.0 CODE w/ Keith Elwin and Rick!!!Oct 3, 2022
  • Godzilla IP licensor; approved black-and-white figure design per Don's speculation

    DPP #131 "What's Coming at Comic Con?"Jun 27, 2024
  • Production company celebrating 70th anniversary of original Godzilla film (1954); licensing partner for Stern

    The Pinball Show Ep 157: Godzilla 70th, How To Increase Product Collectibility, & JJP Game 10 RumorsJul 15, 2024
  • Godzilla IP licensor; requires approval for sculptural elements on topper

    The Pinball Show Ep 129: PLUME...HUNT!Jun 6, 2023
  • Japanese film production company; holds Godzilla licensing rights for pinball game

    The Pinball Show Ep 74: Godzilla Revealed, Production Timelines, & Changes In Pinball PricingSep 15, 2021
  • Japanese entertainment company holding Godzilla license; rejected Spooky Pinball's bid in favor of Stern's offer at Las Vegas licensing expo

    Pinball Industry News: July 2018 Re-capAug 2, 2018
  • Entertainment company holding rights to Mecha Kong; licensing concern limiting Kong's creative direction to adherence with novel storyline.

    Ep 164: Stern's King Kong Pinball with Keith ElwinApr 16, 2025
  • Implied licensor of Godzilla IP (not explicitly mentioned but required for official Stern release)

    Godzilla Pinball - Official Game TrailerSep 14, 2021