Post by Monster Master on Nov 30, 2004 0:26:28 GMT -5
Gamera
Height: 196 feet
Length: Not Available
Mass: 80 tons
Flight Speed: Mach 1
Space Flight Speed: Moderate
Running Speed: Moderate
Swimming Speed: Moderate
Burrowing Speed: Moderate
Powers:
- Flames: Gamera can launch a deadly stream of fire from his mouth.
- Heat Absorb: Instead of feeding like normal animals, Gamera feeds on heat and fire, using it to repower himself and sustain his own life.
- Hard Shell: Like normal turtles, Gamera is protected by an incredible hard shell that he can pull his limbs into. Once his limbs are in, he can then release jet-like flames that allow him to fly.
Weaknesses: None
First Appearance: Gamera the Giant Monster (1965)
Other Appearances: Gamera vs. Barugon (1966), Gamera vs. Gyaos (1967), Gamera vs. Viras (1967), Gamera vs. Guiron (1969), Gamera vs. Jiger (1970), Gamera vs. Zigra (1971)
Human Kills: Not Available
Fight Record: Not Available
Home World: Earth
Origin: Arctic
Type: Prehistoric
History: A massive turtle-like monster from eons past, Gamera was trapped in a prison of ice since the beginning of time. When Russian planes entered American airspace, a group of fighter planes shot the invading planes down. Unbeknownst to the Americans, the Russian planes were carrying a low-level nuclear bomb! The weapon detonated on impact, freeing and enraging the massive terrapin monster. Gamera, the invincible fire-breathing turtle had been rejuvenated by mankind's atomic weapons, and after demolishing a small ship, began to fly directly toward Japan!
Sightings were reported all across the globe as the monster flew, and when it landed, nothing could stop him. The shelled behemoth destroyed a lighthouse, where ironically, he became known as the friend of all children by saving a small child from certain death. After moving on, Gamera attacked and absorbed the energies of one of Japan's power plants before finally striking the city next. Tokyo was laid to ruin, buildings toppled, bridges demolished, and fires blazed as the turtle vented its rage and anger for its early awakening. After devastating the city, Gamera was led to a trap in the countryside where Plan Z would be put in affect. The ancient monster was drawn into a massive rocket and sent into the depths of space, but when a meteor struck the rocket, Gamera was freed once more, and the mammoth terrapin returned to Earth.
Over the course of two decades, Gamera's image around the world began to change. After defeating the rampaging Barugon, the self-defense forces began to turn to the shelled giant for aid from even worse kaiju. He saved the country from the nocturnal menace Gyaos and protected the world from the Viras invasion. He also became widely known as the friend of all children for his unparalleled affection for the young, often putting himself directly in harm’s way to keep them safe. He even traveled to a distant world, Terra, to save two lost kids! Without Gamera, the world would have surely fell victim to a host of unbeatable enemies, such as Jiger and Zigra.
Height: 196 feet
Length: Not Available
Mass: 80 tons
Flight Speed: Mach 1
Space Flight Speed: Moderate
Running Speed: Moderate
Swimming Speed: Moderate
Burrowing Speed: Moderate
Powers:
- Flames: Gamera can launch a deadly stream of fire from his mouth.
- Heat Absorb: Instead of feeding like normal animals, Gamera feeds on heat and fire, using it to repower himself and sustain his own life.
- Hard Shell: Like normal turtles, Gamera is protected by an incredible hard shell that he can pull his limbs into. Once his limbs are in, he can then release jet-like flames that allow him to fly.
Weaknesses: None
First Appearance: Gamera the Giant Monster (1965)
Other Appearances: Gamera vs. Barugon (1966), Gamera vs. Gyaos (1967), Gamera vs. Viras (1967), Gamera vs. Guiron (1969), Gamera vs. Jiger (1970), Gamera vs. Zigra (1971)
Human Kills: Not Available
Fight Record: Not Available
Home World: Earth
Origin: Arctic
Type: Prehistoric
History: A massive turtle-like monster from eons past, Gamera was trapped in a prison of ice since the beginning of time. When Russian planes entered American airspace, a group of fighter planes shot the invading planes down. Unbeknownst to the Americans, the Russian planes were carrying a low-level nuclear bomb! The weapon detonated on impact, freeing and enraging the massive terrapin monster. Gamera, the invincible fire-breathing turtle had been rejuvenated by mankind's atomic weapons, and after demolishing a small ship, began to fly directly toward Japan!
Sightings were reported all across the globe as the monster flew, and when it landed, nothing could stop him. The shelled behemoth destroyed a lighthouse, where ironically, he became known as the friend of all children by saving a small child from certain death. After moving on, Gamera attacked and absorbed the energies of one of Japan's power plants before finally striking the city next. Tokyo was laid to ruin, buildings toppled, bridges demolished, and fires blazed as the turtle vented its rage and anger for its early awakening. After devastating the city, Gamera was led to a trap in the countryside where Plan Z would be put in affect. The ancient monster was drawn into a massive rocket and sent into the depths of space, but when a meteor struck the rocket, Gamera was freed once more, and the mammoth terrapin returned to Earth.
Over the course of two decades, Gamera's image around the world began to change. After defeating the rampaging Barugon, the self-defense forces began to turn to the shelled giant for aid from even worse kaiju. He saved the country from the nocturnal menace Gyaos and protected the world from the Viras invasion. He also became widely known as the friend of all children for his unparalleled affection for the young, often putting himself directly in harm’s way to keep them safe. He even traveled to a distant world, Terra, to save two lost kids! Without Gamera, the world would have surely fell victim to a host of unbeatable enemies, such as Jiger and Zigra.