Ultraman Skiing

Only in Japan would you see such a scene. LOL

This was at the Snowtown Yeti resort in Susono, Shizuoka Prefecture, on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2008.
As a promotional event, skiiers were given free admission if they came in costumes.

Gotta love these funny characters skiing down the hills [...]

Rei Ayanami USB Memory

If you are looking to buy a new USB memory stick, you might want to consider this Rei Ayanami USB that is being introduced by Buffalo Corp.

While it is a good way to announce your fandom to Rei, I think it’s a bit too ugly. Feels like a badly made KuBrick toy that is making [...]

The Ultimate Ultraman

While browsing for Tokyo Toy Show 2008 related news, I chanced upon this uber cool ultraman statue that was being showcased - A gigantic ultraman statue that is made up of hundreds of tiny ultraman figures.

And here’s a closer look at it:

Source: Hobby Media
I wonder if they can make similar large statues out of other [...]

Giant Ultraman Statue Erected at Fukushima Airport

Next time if you are passing by Fukushima Airport, you might want to check out the 3 meter-high statue of Ultraman there. Combined with scenes showing other monsters and clothing used in the filming of Ultraman, it is the first permanent display of its kind in Japan.

The 3-meter-high statue was erected in line with the [...]

Wine for Tokusatsu Fan

Hot on the heels of their Kamen Rider Shocker Wine, Bandai has just announced the Ultraseven 40th Anniversary Wine Set, limited to 777 sets at 9,800 yen a pop.

Each is lovingly packaged with Ultraseven festooned glassware and the signature of Koji Moritsugu, better known as “Dan Moroboshi.” They’re taking orders until September 28th, so get [...]