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Published: 2012-07-17 05:08:53 +0000 UTC; Views: 3775; Favourites: 76; Downloads: 373
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I hate this picture of me, but it was a proud moment I wanted to share. The actor, Akira Takarada, who is an accomplished Japanese actor and the starred in scores of films, many of which were Godzilla or other kaiju type movies, was in the model display room looking at my models. I greeted him and told him I was the one that built them. He shook my hand warmly, and asked another G-Fest attendee to take our picture by my big Godzilla model. He was a wonderful person. And, he loved my models!!Also, Bin Furuya, best known as the original Ultraman, but also played Ultra 7, was given the coveted Mangled Skyscraper award this year for his contribution to the kaiju genre. At the awards banquet, we playfully serenaded him with the Ultraman Theme song, and gave him a warm welcome. He was so touched, he cried. He said in Japanese, that he is 69 years old, but he has never felt this way before. It was a touching moment.
I also briefly visited with Robert Scott Field again, he starred as Android M-11 in Godzilla vs King Ghidorah, and he is as nice a guy as you could imagine. He has helped a lot in the aftermath of the earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan in early 2011.
Yes, I am a nerd. I admit it. Proudly.
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Comments: 152
Kingofhades1978 In reply to ??? [2012-07-17 18:51:50 +0000 UTC]
To meet some one like him is a great honor
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Crocazill In reply to ??? [2012-07-17 15:03:14 +0000 UTC]
I got Takarada to sign my Criterion Godzilla dvd! Crowning moment of my life. Couldn't be a nicer guy. You're luckier though.
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Legrandzilla In reply to Crocazill [2012-07-17 16:38:31 +0000 UTC]
He is very nice..yeah, I wasnt even expecting to see him, and there he was..
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Danzilla1996 In reply to ??? [2012-07-17 14:21:35 +0000 UTC]
Ooh, wow, congratulations, dude! This is definitely a picture to hang up on the wall and tell stories abouty to your kids.
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SteveRGR In reply to ??? [2012-07-17 10:39:12 +0000 UTC]
Congratulations! SEE! I told you, you were amazing! XP
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AlyciaZU In reply to ??? [2012-07-17 07:21:13 +0000 UTC]
Congrats, Jon! *proud face for yooooou*
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KaijuDuke In reply to ??? [2012-07-17 05:59:43 +0000 UTC]
I'm so jealous that you got to meet so many big names in Godzilla & Ultraman history, way to go man
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Legrandzilla In reply to KaijuDuke [2012-07-17 11:30:13 +0000 UTC]
lots of people did last weekend, but it was special I did not have to stand in line to do it!
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GodzillaLAX In reply to ??? [2012-07-17 05:17:27 +0000 UTC]
If all of dA and some of YouTube couldn't make you realize it, perhaps Akira can...YOU ARE A DAMN GOOD ARTIST!
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Legrandzilla In reply to GodzillaLAX [2012-07-17 05:22:29 +0000 UTC]
you know, a few people saw me and my model and said, Hey! I know you, I have been watching you on Youtube! One lady insisted I stand behind that model and get in the picture. I said, are you sure you want ME in this??
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thereal9thdoctor In reply to ??? [2012-07-17 05:15:25 +0000 UTC]
I SO envy you!!! God, I wish I could afford to go to G-Fest!!
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Legrandzilla In reply to thereal9thdoctor [2012-07-17 05:17:41 +0000 UTC]
I hope you can someday
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thereal9thdoctor In reply to Legrandzilla [2012-07-17 05:20:45 +0000 UTC]
I doubt I'll ever have the dough...Not unless Crimson Angel becomes the next Watchmen.(Yeah, RIGHT!)
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Legrandzilla In reply to thereal9thdoctor [2012-07-17 05:26:55 +0000 UTC]
where you live again?
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thereal9thdoctor In reply to Legrandzilla [2012-07-17 05:36:13 +0000 UTC]
Pennsylvania. Near Pittsburgh.
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KeithEKimball In reply to ??? [2012-07-17 05:14:03 +0000 UTC]
Ah, but Jon, you can't be more of a nerd than me, for I recognized Mr. Takarada from this pic even before I read your description...and I've never met the man.
So take some comfort from that and enjoy the memories of your meeting! I hear he's a very kind and generous gent and I'd love to meet him myself. Although I'd like to meet Akiko Wakabyashi even more!
Even though she'd be like, "I know what you want, boy, and you're not getting it."
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Legrandzilla In reply to KeithEKimball [2012-07-17 05:20:38 +0000 UTC]
Robert Scott Field is trying to get her to come..
Efforts were also made to get Kumi Mizuno, but I hear she is nervous that people will ask her about her American Co-star in movies like Destroy All Monsters, Nick Adams.
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KeithEKimball In reply to Legrandzilla [2012-07-17 05:29:45 +0000 UTC]
R-really? Akiko Wakabayashi? Now that would be a real treat both due to my longstanding crush on her (which I would restrain should we actually meet, I may joke but I'm not a pig; I'm too chicken to be a pig ) and the fact that she disappeared from Toho movies rather suddenly. I've always wondered which of the several stories I've heard about Ms. Wakabayashi's retirement was true. If Mr. Field can get her to show up, he'd be my hero for sure. Field thinks: "Big whoop! Who is dis Keith guy anyway?!"
Not to say I wouldn't be happy to see Kumi Mizuno either. Both ladies are complete beauties by any standard the onlooker would care to apply. She's right, though; she'd be pestered by thoughtless people asking if she really had an affair with Mr. Adams or not...I hope she comes anyway. No one should be so afraid to go anywhere; it's a shame that celebrities get hounded like that sometimes. But maybe that's my own stubborness talking.
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Legrandzilla In reply to KeithEKimball [2012-07-17 11:26:24 +0000 UTC]
people at G-Fest are awesome, but all it would take is one jerk..
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KeithEKimball In reply to Legrandzilla [2012-07-24 08:31:46 +0000 UTC]
Yeah...and unfortunately there definately would be at least one.
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DragonofAzarath In reply to ??? [2012-07-17 05:12:41 +0000 UTC]
Simply awesome. Bet you had loads of fun.
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Xena-Michele In reply to ??? [2012-07-17 05:12:28 +0000 UTC]
Holy shit, that is fantastic for you!!
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Legrandzilla In reply to Xena-Michele [2012-07-17 05:25:54 +0000 UTC]
yeah, one thing I felt at G-Fest this year, is appreciated. I met a lot of DA folks, and people recognized me and the model from Youtube, and wanted my picture with the model in one case! And some of the judges, whn I asked what I could do to imnprove, said very nice things. Like, man, you are better than we are! It made me feel very loved. Now, back to real life...
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Xena-Michele In reply to Legrandzilla [2012-07-17 07:17:16 +0000 UTC]
That's so fucking wonderful. I'm so happy for you. I would have fan-girled and died getting that kind of feedback.
I'm glad you got to have that kind of experience. Wish I could have been there. I totes would have said hi!
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Legrandzilla In reply to Xena-Michele [2012-07-17 11:28:01 +0000 UTC]
I got to meet a lot of DA people again this year, meeting you would have been better than seeing Takarada!
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Xena-Michele In reply to Legrandzilla [2012-07-17 17:38:02 +0000 UTC]
Oh well I don't know about all that. I'm not that impressive. But whenever I can save up the money, me and my girlfriend are gonna go. I want to go to a con. We both do.
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Legrandzilla In reply to Xena-Michele [2012-07-17 17:56:16 +0000 UTC]
that would be great, I hope I can meet you then!
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NEFARIAX-10 In reply to ??? [2012-07-17 05:10:37 +0000 UTC]
Such an wonderful moment for you, I'm sure. And I'm just giddy that one of my all-time favorite models of yours makes this image. Don't say you hate this picture of ya! You look great! 8D
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