MOTHRA - 1961
These were taken from the filming of Mothra in 1961.
Pictures submitted by Stephanie Hughes and G-Fan Magazine!
Eiji Tsuburaya & crew check the Mothra larva prop prior to toppling Tokyo Tower..
Another Mothra larva prop is checked out before filming.
Checking the wires on the giant Mothra adult marionette.
A crewman checks the prop of the adult Mothra emerging from her cocoon prior to filming.
An original concept art drawing of the Mothra Larva attacking Tokyo.
An original concept art drawing of the Mothra Larva spinning its cocoon.
Eiji Tsuburaya examines the 1/25 scale costume Mothra Larva.
A shot of the entire 1/25 scale suit outside a Toho soundstage.