In for a premium. Still waiting on my GnR too dang it.

I recommend picking up the Criterion boxset, includes all the films 1954-1975 in one package with amazing bright complimentary art. Remastered on bluray with tons of special features. It goes on sale 50% during the Criterion sale at Barnes and Noble around the holidays.

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Since last Oct. I can't believe it.

Go for the bluray set if you can, much better quality.

https://www.criterion.com/boxsets/2648-godzilla-the-showa-era-films-1954-1975

Also the films are in Japanese with English subtitles primarily, which is the best way to view in my opinion. The exception is the 3rd film in the set, King Kong vs Godzilla. It's an American intercut of a Japanese production, has English dubbed audio, and is terrible. The other films, especially the first and Mothra and Mechagodzilla are iconic drive-in fun.

I am a bit roughed up by the price, but that is just how pinball is going right now. You can't get a decent secondhand Medieval Madness or Hobbit for under $9000 the past 6 months.

So Stern sees this and doubles down with a beloved theme, loaded machine, and a matching $9000 price tag to meet demand. Not too mention that machine parts and labor are getting more expensive. Pinball is red hot right now for collectors, so keep your seat belts on.