RODAN - 1956

These were taken from the filming of Rodan in 1956.
Pictures come from G-Fan Magazine!



Cameras are readied for a shot of the model Rodan in flight.


The Rodan suit prepares to take the plunge.


A member of the Toho SFX crew checks the wires that will lift Haruo Nakajima down to the model street.


Early concept sketches of Rodan that showed him as more of a Archaeopteryx than a Pteranodon.


Some early concept models and maquettes of Rodan in publicity stills.


Some more early concept models and maquettes of Rodan in publicity stills.


Two Rodan heads in the shop before being attached to their respective suits.


The half size Rodan maquette flies over the puppet Rodan in the foreground.