Ever wanted a GODZILLA HAMMER? Well, you’re in luck because now you can buy one

Did we ask for a functional Godzilla Hammer? No. Will we need one after knowing about its existence? Yes we goddamn will. Well, get those wallets ready because precision casting manufacturer Castem Co., Ltd. (based in Fukuyama City, Hiroshima Prefecture) has released one, an imposingly chunky hammer in the shape of the iconic kaiju’s foot.

The foot, which lies at the top of a clean wooden handle with a sticker brandishing its name, was casted from a 3D scan of a real Godzilla suit. According to Castem, the foot scan came from the suit that was used in the filming of 2001’s Godzilla, Mothra, and King Ghidorah: Giant Monster All-Out Attack (directed by Shusuke Kaneko). It was later metallized in iron and then dyed black.

Here’s Castem’s description of the product:

“[The hammer] perfectly replicates the legendary stomp of the King of the Monsters. Finished with a sleek black oxide coat and weighing 550g, this hammer has a heavy feel and lets you drive nails like Godzilla crushes cities. Turn it over and see the true sole of Godzilla’s foot—down to every epic detail!”

Godzilla is no stranger to weird merchandise. He’s been turned into an electric guitar, a humidifier, a fountain pen, and most recently into an Evangelion-inspired EVA Unit-01. That his foot has been turned into a hammer shouldn’t surprise long time collectors or fans of the giant monster. In fact, what is surprising is that it wasn’t done earlier.

Pop culture icons have a tendency to be turned into every kind of object or product imaginable, from toys to clothing to home appliances. It speaks to their ability to transcend their geographical origins to become universal, a part of world history. The Godzilla Hammer adds to that universality.

That’s without counting all the unofficial merch that’s out there for purchase. Before you ask, the answer is yes, there is a Godzilla dildo in the market. Does Toho know or approve of it? I doubt it. So if you see one in the wild, don’t overthink it and buy it. You’ll be honoring the legend of the King of Monsters in more ways than one.

The Godzilla Hammer does pose a challenge for interested buyers. It’s supposed to be available for purchase on Amazon, but it currently sits out of stock with no guarantee it’ll come back in the future. You can find it on Ebay, though. It goes for about $70-$90, which is expensive for a hammer but not entirely so for a collectible of its kind. Japanese retailers are supposed to have them on stock too, but that requires a bit more digging on the consumer’s end.

One look at the hammer and you’ll feel the need to destroy something with it just to feel a fraction of Godzilla’s power. It’ll come at a price, but as far as collectibles go this one is really clever and worth seeking out. It celebrates one of the most terrifying but underappreciated aspects of the Japanese monster. Think about it. Aren’t Godzilla’s feet responsible for most of the damage he causes as he walks over our cities, more so than any other part of its body? If I may ask a favor of those who find one, please use it at least once. Wield its strength first before locking it behind a glass case for all eternity. It’s important that some people out there can claim they’ve used a hammer in the shape of Godzilla’s foot. Do it for the culture.