http://browse.deviantart.com/journals/?order=5&q=by%3AKaijuSamurai deviantART RSS for in:journals sort:time by:KaijuSamurai en-us Copyright 2013, deviantART.com Sun, 19 May 2013 22:11:33 PDT deviantART.com http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://st.deviantart.net/minish/widgets/apple-touch-icon-precomposed.png http://kaijusamurai.deviantart.com/journal/Support-Practical-Effects-new-Kickstarter-372016447 http://kaijusamurai.deviantart.com/journal/Support-Practical-Effects-new-Kickstarter-372016447 Thu, 16 May 2013 13:44:28 PDT Support Practical Effects - new Kickstarter! nonadult journals/personal KaijuSamurai http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/k/a/kaijusamurai.jpg?1 Copyright 2013 *KaijuSamurai http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1117671683/harbinger-down-a-practical-creature-fx-film

They definitely emphasize that they have nothing against CGI as a tool, but after the majority of their work on THE THING (2011) was either replaced or painted over with shoddy CG, they decided to pool their own resources to make a new, THING-esque film with ALL practical effects and monsters. Granted, they need a little help, since it'd be almost impossible to get this sort of film made today.

The fact that this hasn't al ]]> http://kaijusamurai.deviantart.com/journal/The-Passing-of-Ray-Harryhausen-370375236 http://kaijusamurai.deviantart.com/journal/The-Passing-of-Ray-Harryhausen-370375236 Tue, 07 May 2013 23:28:03 PDT The Passing of Ray Harryhausen nonadult journals/personal KaijuSamurai http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/k/a/kaijusamurai.jpg?1 Copyright 2013 *KaijuSamurai
Ray lead a hell of a long, fruitful life. He gave us all so very, very much, and now is not so much a time for mourning as it is a time for remembrance and celebration of a ]]> http://kaijusamurai.deviantart.com/journal/A-video-you-should-all-watch-plus-some-podcasts-367596265 http://kaijusamurai.deviantart.com/journal/A-video-you-should-all-watch-plus-some-podcasts-367596265 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 11:26:11 PDT A video you should all watch...plus some podcasts! nonadult journals/personal KaijuSamurai http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/k/a/kaijusamurai.jpg?1 Copyright 2013 *KaijuSamurai
So, basically you all need to drop what you're doing and watch this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hy0M1MxShAI

If you're a fan of kaiju flicks, Evangelion, Miyazaki, or hell, just special effects in general, you owe it to yourself to watch this. It's a short film made by Shinji Higuchi (The GAMERA trilogy), Hayao Miyazaki (Everything amazing ever) and Hideaki Anno (Evangelion). And it's nearly ALL PRACTICAL EFFECTS. Some CGI overlays and a few touch-ups and lasers and stuff, but yeah, practical effects. Explosions and miniatures and puppets.

Secondly, check out these podcasts from the Underbase! They review b ]]> http://kaijusamurai.deviantart.com/journal/Rulers-of-Earth-official-Facebook-page-363728976 http://kaijusamurai.deviantart.com/journal/Rulers-of-Earth-official-Facebook-page-363728976 Fri, 05 Apr 2013 15:08:16 PDT Rulers of Earth official Facebook page! nonadult journals/personal KaijuSamurai http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/k/a/kaijusamurai.jpg?1 Copyright 2013 *KaijuSamurai
https://www.facebook.com/GodzillaRulersOfEarth?ref=hl

Delicious, delicious Facebook :D Like us! LIKE US FOREVER.

While we're at it, here's our KAIJU COMBAT FB page!

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Kaiju-Combat-The-Ultimate-Giant-Monster-Fighting-Game/413340898720224?ref=ts&fref=ts ]]> http://kaijusamurai.deviantart.com/journal/GODZOOKY-to-be-featured-in-RULERS-OF-EARTH-362897430 http://kaijusamurai.deviantart.com/journal/GODZOOKY-to-be-featured-in-RULERS-OF-EARTH-362897430 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 09:35:14 PDT GODZOOKY to be featured in RULERS OF EARTH! nonadult journals/personal KaijuSamurai http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/k/a/kaijusamurai.jpg?1 Copyright 2013 *KaijuSamurai
"We decided that, due to the overall serious nature of the comic, we could use some levity to the cast," writer Chris Mowry stated on the inclusion of the renowned character.
"Godzooky is known to fans around the world, and he would bring out a new sense of humor and hilarity, even to the mighty Godzilla!" said Bobby Curnow, editor of RULERS OF EARTH.

Godzilla will frequently have to save his little relative, accord ]]> http://kaijusamurai.deviantart.com/journal/A-Kaiju-Combat-update-361225895 http://kaijusamurai.deviantart.com/journal/A-Kaiju-Combat-update-361225895 Sat, 23 Mar 2013 22:44:35 PDT A Kaiju Combat update nonadult journals/personal KaijuSamurai http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/k/a/kaijusamurai.jpg?1 Copyright 2013 *KaijuSamurai
In a nutshell, back in December, Wizards of the Coast (owners of Magic: The Gathering) contacted Simon Strange, director of Kaiju Combat, and claimed that our game "Kaiju Combat" was infringing on their copyright of "Kaijudo," a card game with monsters and whatnot in it. As I understand it, Simon's lawyer responded by simply pointing out that since they held no copyright over "Kaiju," a common-use word, they had no claim. WOTC ]]> http://kaijusamurai.deviantart.com/journal/Godzilla-2014-news-roundup-360436982 http://kaijusamurai.deviantart.com/journal/Godzilla-2014-news-roundup-360436982 Tue, 19 Mar 2013 14:55:25 PDT Godzilla 2014 news roundup! nonadult journals/personal KaijuSamurai http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/k/a/kaijusamurai.jpg?1 Copyright 2013 *KaijuSamurai
First off, Oscar Nominee Ken Watanabe (THE LAST SAMURAI, MEMOIRS OF A GEISHA, BATMAN BEGINS, INCEPTION) is joining the principal cast of GODZILLA!
Unlike most modern blockbusters/revivals/reboots, the studio seems to be going for higher caliber actors rather than superstar recognizable faces. It reminds one of the casting mentality for JAWS (paraphrasing - "We have our star...it's the shark...so let's focus on just getting really GOOD actors, not really famous ones.")
http://www.legendary.com/news/post/godzilla-start-of-prod/

What's even cooler is the first ever set photo! Check out that char ]]> http://kaijusamurai.deviantart.com/journal/By-the-by-I-have-a-tumblr-360030451 http://kaijusamurai.deviantart.com/journal/By-the-by-I-have-a-tumblr-360030451 Sun, 17 Mar 2013 10:48:10 PDT By-the-by I have a tumblr... nonadult journals/personal KaijuSamurai http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/k/a/kaijusamurai.jpg?1 Copyright 2013 *KaijuSamurai
Like right now.

Especially if you're excited for RULERS OF EARTH ;)

http://spankzilla85.tumblr.com/ ]]> http://kaijusamurai.deviantart.com/journal/RULERS-OF-EARTH-An-important-message-UPDATED-359573548 http://kaijusamurai.deviantart.com/journal/RULERS-OF-EARTH-An-important-message-UPDATED-359573548 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 23:38:23 PDT RULERS OF EARTH - An important message UPDATED nonadult journals/personal KaijuSamurai http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/k/a/kaijusamurai.jpg?1 Copyright 2013 *KaijuSamurai
I'm really thrilled that the fans are so excited for GODZILLA: RULERS OF EARTH. As mentioned before, we're kicking off the series with a heck of a battle - GODZILLA VS. ZILLA (or at least, over the first two issues) - that said, I have an important note to pass along from our editor - it concerns the importance of pre-ordering the new comic, and the strong possibility that it may not last very long.

"Hi guys, Godzilla Editor Bobby Curnow here, just wanted to share some thoughts on "Rulers of Earth" Excuse the double post from the IDW forums. But it's important!

First off, Godzilla fans seem PSYCHED and that's great to hear. We'll ]]> http://kaijusamurai.deviantart.com/journal/GODZILLA-RULERS-OF-EARTH-update-new-monster-359297464 http://kaijusamurai.deviantart.com/journal/GODZILLA-RULERS-OF-EARTH-update-new-monster-359297464 Wed, 13 Mar 2013 11:26:46 PDT GODZILLA: RULERS OF EARTH update - new monster! nonadult journals/personal KaijuSamurai http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/k/a/kaijusamurai.jpg?1 Copyright 2013 *KaijuSamurai http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=44290

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So...yeah, this happened ;)

http://www.idwpublishing.com/news/article/2518/

Chris Mowry and I are teaming the hell up to bring you GODZILLA: RULERS OF EARTH.

It's a crazy monsteriffic romp through a new world where monsters vie for territorial dominance. And yes, to re-emphasize, I'll be doing covers AND interiors. I'm also helping our scribe a bit with the story :)

It's really a thrill to finally be doing interiors on not only ]]> http://kaijusamurai.deviantart.com/journal/ScifiJapan-TV-Art-of-Godzilla-355369950 http://kaijusamurai.deviantart.com/journal/ScifiJapan-TV-Art-of-Godzilla-355369950 Tue, 19 Feb 2013 22:12:51 PST ScifiJapan TV - Art of Godzilla nonadult journals/personal KaijuSamurai http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/k/a/kaijusamurai.jpg?1 Copyright 2013 *KaijuSamurai
The most recent episode of the excellent ScifiJapan TV series is a tribute to art director Yasayuki Inoue, the man responsible for the look and feel of, well...pretty much all of modern tokusatsu, ESPECIALLY Godzilla. In this video, friends and cohorts of Inoue get together and reminisce about Inoue's talents, how he worked with Tsuburaya, and we even get treated to some VERY rare artwork, including storyboards for SON OF GODZILLA and GODZILLA VS. THE SMOG MONSTER, not to mention a few alternate designs for Hedorah! Look at those lips!

http://www.scifijapan.com/articles/2013/02/19/scifi-japan-tv-10- ]]> http://kaijusamurai.deviantart.com/journal/Big-G-Times-February-2013-353601723 http://kaijusamurai.deviantart.com/journal/Big-G-Times-February-2013-353601723 Sun, 10 Feb 2013 16:19:30 PST Big G Times February 2013 nonadult journals/personal KaijuSamurai http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/k/a/kaijusamurai.jpg?1 Copyright 2013 *KaijuSamurai
- Firstly, a call to action - there's only 6 days left to fund this wonderful MY FIRST GODZILLA plush. My concern is that, if this little guy can't get funded, then it'll look pretty bad for Toy Vault and their great Godzilla goodies.
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/toyvaultinc/my-first-godzilla-child-friendly-plush?ref=live

- Let's get all that juicy Godzilla news out there. As I'm sure many of you are aware, the three major actors currently in talks to be the leads in GODZILLA 2014 are Aaron Johnson (Kickass in KICKASS), Bryan Cranston (Walter White on BREAKI ]]> http://kaijusamurai.deviantart.com/journal/My-First-Godzilla-Kickstarter-352303099 http://kaijusamurai.deviantart.com/journal/My-First-Godzilla-Kickstarter-352303099 Sun, 03 Feb 2013 15:37:11 PST 'My First Godzilla' Kickstarter nonadult journals/personal KaijuSamurai http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/k/a/kaijusamurai.jpg?1 Copyright 2013 *KaijuSamurai
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/toyvaultinc/my-first-godzilla-child-friendly-plush

Seriously, this thing should have been funded 3 times over by now. GO PREORDER ONE RIGHT NOW. RIGHT NOW. RIGHT NOW. YOUR UNBORN CHILDREN WILL ENVY YOU. ]]> http://kaijusamurai.deviantart.com/journal/A-trio-of-Podcasts-starring-yours-truly-351355370 http://kaijusamurai.deviantart.com/journal/A-trio-of-Podcasts-starring-yours-truly-351355370 Tue, 29 Jan 2013 16:32:59 PST A trio of Podcasts starring yours truly! nonadult journals/personal KaijuSamurai http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/k/a/kaijusamurai.jpg?1 Copyright 2013 *KaijuSamurai
Over the last few months, I've been on a handful of new podcasts. Spill.com couldn't keep me from bashing down their doors again, Geek Bombast was kind enough to let me in on their 200th episode, and Kaijucast gave me a call!

REMOTE VIEWING - I'm there to talk about Men In Suits...and not much else ;)
http://www.spill.com/Podcasts/Listen.aspx?audioId=1482

GEEK BOMBAST - This is a LOOOOOOOONG one, but I'm in there pretty early. Give it a listen!
http://www.geekbombast.com/?p=1214

KAIJUCAST - The special "live" show! This one features guests call-ins from the Monster Attack Team, an interview with David Oaks of ]]> http://kaijusamurai.deviantart.com/journal/New-Godzilla-manga-Update-346883007 http://kaijusamurai.deviantart.com/journal/New-Godzilla-manga-Update-346883007 Sat, 05 Jan 2013 11:20:13 PST New Godzilla manga?! - Update nonadult journals/personal KaijuSamurai http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/k/a/kaijusamurai.jpg?1 Copyright 2013 *KaijuSamurai
It's apparently a chapter of the Winter Comiket Doujinshi. Maybe it'll pop up online? We'll see!

http://www.moegame.com/sfx/archives/201212281501.html

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What a way to kick off the new year!

http://tohokingdom.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=28&t=12719

Synopsis:
"A new nuclear war created by humanity has plagued the world, leaving it in a vulnerable state as a result intergalactic forces come into play and try to take over. Showa Godzilla, and the tough residents of Monster Island combat against the threat, and managed to force them into retreat. At the cost of their lives. Ten years p ]]> http://kaijusamurai.deviantart.com/journal/Year-in-Retrospect-345284206 http://kaijusamurai.deviantart.com/journal/Year-in-Retrospect-345284206 Fri, 28 Dec 2012 10:42:46 PST Year in Retrospect nonadult journals/personal KaijuSamurai http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/k/a/kaijusamurai.jpg?1 Copyright 2012-2013 *KaijuSamurai
- Big news this year was a relatively small amount of information regarding GODZILLA from Legendary Pictures, slated for May of 2014. We know that there is a (still unseen) teaser that premiered at SDCC 2012. We also know that pretty much EVERYONE involved has been extremely tight-li ]]> http://kaijusamurai.deviantart.com/journal/ScifiJapan-TV-Matt-Frank-In-Tokyo-343734249 http://kaijusamurai.deviantart.com/journal/ScifiJapan-TV-Matt-Frank-In-Tokyo-343734249 Wed, 19 Dec 2012 19:06:27 PST ScifiJapan TV - Matt Frank In Tokyo! nonadult journals/personal KaijuSamurai http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/k/a/kaijusamurai.jpg?1 Copyright 2012-2013 *KaijuSamurai
Take a gander at the latest episode of ScifiJapan TV!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=ccGchNE3gg8

Keep an eye out for Ultraman director/producer Takeshi Yagi, Godzilla suit maker Shinichi Wakasa, Godzilla suit actor Tsutomu Kitagawa, and some toys by Fumiaki Kawakami!

And be sure to watch the full episode - there's a surprise at the end! ]]> http://kaijusamurai.deviantart.com/journal/Okay-okay-NOW-we-re-funded-343492032 http://kaijusamurai.deviantart.com/journal/Okay-okay-NOW-we-re-funded-343492032 Tue, 18 Dec 2012 08:58:16 PST Okay...okay...NOW we're funded... nonadult journals/personal KaijuSamurai http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/k/a/kaijusamurai.jpg?1 Copyright 2012-2013 *KaijuSamurai
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/14214732/kaiju-combat-giant-monsters-awesome-fighting-onlin

BUT.

Let's not jump around and celebrate until the deadline passes and we actually HAVE the money. We've seen what can happen ;) ]]> http://kaijusamurai.deviantart.com/journal/Orrrrr-not-funded-343134649 http://kaijusamurai.deviantart.com/journal/Orrrrr-not-funded-343134649 Sun, 16 Dec 2012 06:04:06 PST Orrrrr....not funded. nonadult journals/personal KaijuSamurai http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/k/a/kaijusamurai.jpg?1 Copyright 2012-2013 *KaijuSamurai
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/14214732/kaiju-combat-giant-monsters-awesome-fighting-onlin

But we're still damn close! We're at $81,000+ and we just need that extra $19,000! So please donate and spread the word! Kaiju Combat still needs your help! ]]> http://kaijusamurai.deviantart.com/journal/Aaaaaand-FUNDED-343094200 http://kaijusamurai.deviantart.com/journal/Aaaaaand-FUNDED-343094200 Sat, 15 Dec 2012 22:05:22 PST Aaaaaand FUNDED! nonadult journals/personal KaijuSamurai http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/k/a/kaijusamurai.jpg?1 Copyright 2012-2013 *KaijuSamurai
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/14214732/kaiju-combat-giant-monsters-awesome-fighting-onlin

Okay, now before we go any further, and if you're wondering about where to go from here, especially if you have an original kaiju to submit, please just keep an eye on the Kaiju Combat Kickstarter and your email inboxes for what the next step will be.

And expect at least two more kaiju illustrations in the immediate future! ]]> http://kaijusamurai.deviantart.com/journal/Kaiju-Combat-closing-in-343046537 http://kaijusamurai.deviantart.com/journal/Kaiju-Combat-closing-in-343046537 Sat, 15 Dec 2012 16:25:14 PST Kaiju Combat closing in! nonadult journals/personal KaijuSamurai http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/k/a/kaijusamurai.jpg?1 Copyright 2012-2013 *KaijuSamurai
We're less than $1000 to our goal with Kaiju Combat!

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/14214732/kaiju-combat-giant-monsters-awesome-fighting-onlin

ERMAHGERD. ]]> http://kaijusamurai.deviantart.com/journal/ERMAHGERD-PACIFIC-RIM-HNNNNNG-342647320 http://kaijusamurai.deviantart.com/journal/ERMAHGERD-PACIFIC-RIM-HNNNNNG-342647320 Thu, 13 Dec 2012 09:15:45 PST ERMAHGERD PACIFIC RIM HNNNNNG. nonadult journals/personal KaijuSamurai http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/k/a/kaijusamurai.jpg?1 Copyright 2012-2013 *KaijuSamurai http://drbuffalo.deviantart.com/#/d5nz9et

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http://www.panpacificdefense.com/

My initial impressions -

- Definitely a lot of "buzz words" and "posing" by the lead actors, which is to be expected in a film of this type.

- I found the opening monologue a little cheesy and kinda' weak, but the speech by Idris "The Sexual Warlord" Elba was pretty damn cool.

- Man, now THAT'S how you make/film giant CGI robots. The "Bayformers," while hav ]]> http://kaijusamurai.deviantart.com/journal/More-Kaijuriffic-nonsense-342315404 http://kaijusamurai.deviantart.com/journal/More-Kaijuriffic-nonsense-342315404 Tue, 11 Dec 2012 06:11:31 PST More Kaijuriffic nonsense! nonadult journals/personal KaijuSamurai http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/k/a/kaijusamurai.jpg?1 Copyright 2012-2013 *KaijuSamurai
- KAIJU COMBAT is nearing the $60,000 mark! If you haven't pledged, do it today! You don't pay anything unless we make our goal!
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/14214732/kaiju-combat-giant-monsters-awesome-fighting-onlin

-Check out the Joystiq interview!
http://m.joystiq.com/nock/2012/12/10/the-joystiq-indie-pitch-kaiju-combat/?post=1&icid=joystiq_home_latest_art

- A pretty neat photo has popped up for sale on eBay! It's the meeting of legends...the real Godzilla meets the real King Kong! Props to Chris Mirjahangir for taking ]]> http://kaijusamurai.deviantart.com/journal/Thanks-everyone-341273149 http://kaijusamurai.deviantart.com/journal/Thanks-everyone-341273149 Tue, 04 Dec 2012 19:45:16 PST Thanks everyone! nonadult journals/personal KaijuSamurai http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/k/a/kaijusamurai.jpg?1 Copyright 2012-2013 *KaijuSamurai
And of course, I went out and snagged GODZILLA VS. BIOLLANTE on Blu Ray today. Best Buy, baby!
http://www.amazon.com/Godzilla-Biollante-Blu-ray-Kunihiko-Mitamura/dp/B009ERK122/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1354667362&sr=8-1&keywords=biollante

That said, there's a quick few bits of news to round up, particularly for the upcoming kaiju epic, PACIFIC RIM.

As most everyone knows, there are a few bits of viral marketing goodness out there promoting the flick -

San Francisco Kaiju Attack -
http://www.youtube.c ]]> http://kaijusamurai.deviantart.com/journal/Kaiju-Combat-Needs-You-340363194 http://kaijusamurai.deviantart.com/journal/Kaiju-Combat-Needs-You-340363194 Thu, 29 Nov 2012 13:29:06 PST Kaiju Combat Needs You! nonadult journals/personal KaijuSamurai http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/k/a/kaijusamurai.jpg?1 Copyright 2012-2013 *KaijuSamurai
So I got back from Japan a few hours ago...WHAT A TRIP! I would fill you guys in on the details, but a lot of my time there was spent being followed around by the crew from SciFi Japan TV! The episode will feature my adventures around Japan, a brief interview with some really cool folks from the Godzilla legacy, plus some other neat surprises :D

Check their latest episode here, the second half of the interview with special effects legend Teruyoshi Nakano. Last time we learned that King Ghidorah was originally supposed to be GREEN...what will we learn this time?!?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VY-ayGpyyKk&feature=youtu. ]]> http://kaijusamurai.deviantart.com/journal/Kaiju-Combat-Kickstarter-2-0-LIVE-338016431 http://kaijusamurai.deviantart.com/journal/Kaiju-Combat-Kickstarter-2-0-LIVE-338016431 Fri, 16 Nov 2012 04:48:48 PST Kaiju Combat Kickstarter 2.0 LIVE! nonadult journals/personal KaijuSamurai http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/k/a/kaijusamurai.jpg?1 Copyright 2012-2013 *KaijuSamurai http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/14214732/kaiju-combat-giant-monsters-awesome-fighting-onlin

For those wondering, yes I will be updating with new colored character art for the game upon my return later this month! But in the meantime, go donate! RIGHT NOW! Go go go go go!

BTW first impressions of Japan -
1. Man, they love AKB-48 here!
2. Kamen Rider is everywhere!
3. Japanese children are ADORABLE.
4. THEY REALLY LIKE AKB-48. ]]> http://kaijusamurai.deviantart.com/journal/New-Scifi-Japan-episode-AND-Matt-goes-to-Japan-336967534 http://kaijusamurai.deviantart.com/journal/New-Scifi-Japan-episode-AND-Matt-goes-to-Japan-336967534 Fri, 09 Nov 2012 22:57:31 PST New Scifi Japan episode AND Matt goes to Japan! nonadult journals/personal KaijuSamurai http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/k/a/kaijusamurai.jpg?1 Copyright 2012-2013 *KaijuSamurai
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=lLGd5Nnl_Uw#!

Secondly, I'll be headed for the Land of the Rising Sun next week, and will be spending plenty o' time there! I'll report back once my journey is completed :)

Top sites on our list to visit -
Tsukuji Fish Market
Toho Studios
Tokyo Tower
Tokyo Sky Tree
Yokohama Ferris Wheel
Ultraman Town
Meiji Shrine (among others)
Pretty much everything in Akihabara
Wherever that Daimaijin statue is
ALL OF THE STREET FOOD VENDORS.
And, of course...
the Godzilla Memo ]]> http://kaijusamurai.deviantart.com/journal/Original-Godzilla-art-sale-blowout-334318332 http://kaijusamurai.deviantart.com/journal/Original-Godzilla-art-sale-blowout-334318332 Thu, 25 Oct 2012 17:01:35 PDT Original Godzilla art sale blowout! nonadult journals/personal KaijuSamurai http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/k/a/kaijusamurai.jpg?1 Copyright 2012-2013 *KaijuSamurai
http://www.ebay.com/sch/mfrank85/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=&_trksid=p3686

Keep an eye open on the page for even MORE original art and whatnot! ]]> http://kaijusamurai.deviantart.com/journal/New-SciFi-Japan-TV-episode-Rising-Star-of-Kaiju-332959429 http://kaijusamurai.deviantart.com/journal/New-SciFi-Japan-TV-episode-Rising-Star-of-Kaiju-332959429 Wed, 17 Oct 2012 20:40:21 PDT New SciFi Japan TV episode - Rising Star of Kaiju nonadult journals/personal KaijuSamurai http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/k/a/kaijusamurai.jpg?1 Copyright 2012-2013 *KaijuSamurai http://kaijusamurai.deviantart.com/journal/Matt-s-next-comic-project-is-330725459 http://kaijusamurai.deviantart.com/journal/Matt-s-next-comic-project-is-330725459 Thu, 04 Oct 2012 18:15:04 PDT Matt's next comic project is... nonadult journals/personal KaijuSamurai http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/k/a/kaijusamurai.jpg?1 Copyright 2012-2013 *KaijuSamurai
http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/comics-16/mars-attacks-the-transformers-coming-january-2013-from-idw-176066/

That's right.

I'll be pitting the Martians against the Cybertronians next January ;)

Interiors by ME :D ]]> http://kaijusamurai.deviantart.com/journal/New-Godzilla-SPFX-webseries-SCIFI-Japan-TV-330364230 http://kaijusamurai.deviantart.com/journal/New-Godzilla-SPFX-webseries-SCIFI-Japan-TV-330364230 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 12:52:18 PDT New Godzilla/SPFX webseries - SCIFI Japan TV nonadult journals/personal KaijuSamurai http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/k/a/kaijusamurai.jpg?1 Copyright 2012-2013 *KaijuSamurai _<

But THAT'S not why we're here today, is it?! Today I'm here to point you all towards a VERY cool web series that's been making the rounds online, but needs support in order to keep being made - the Scifi Japan TV webseries!

These are relatively short vids highlighting various Japanese special-effects goodness, such as Ultraman directors, various tokusatsu events, and of course, a good helping of GODZILLA!

I'll lead with one of their more recent episodes, an exclusive interview with Haruo Nakajima, the man who was (and ]]> http://kaijusamurai.deviantart.com/journal/Ultra-Seven-coming-to-DVD-326491732 http://kaijusamurai.deviantart.com/journal/Ultra-Seven-coming-to-DVD-326491732 Mon, 10 Sep 2012 14:26:25 PDT Ultra Seven coming to DVD! nonadult journals/personal KaijuSamurai http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/k/a/kaijusamurai.jpg?1 Copyright 2012-2013 *KaijuSamurai
Firstly, check this out. Get's ya' in the mood :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8g0Rlsx5k1o

Secondly, ULTRA SEVEN, the classic Ultraman series, is finally getting a wide US release!

http://augustragone.blogspot.com/2012/09/ultra-seven-complete-series-dvd-box-set.html

For those uninitiated, ULTRA SEVEN is the third television show in the legendary and long-running "Ultra Series" from the Tsuburaya Production Company (TPC) and considered a fan-favorite among adult fans for its smart plots and more science-fiction-heavy storytelling than the more Twilight-Zone-esque ULTRA Q and more kiddie-oriented ULTRAMAN that came ]]> http://kaijusamurai.deviantart.com/journal/Monstercon-Oct-13-14-325805313 http://kaijusamurai.deviantart.com/journal/Monstercon-Oct-13-14-325805313 Fri, 07 Sep 2012 02:38:52 PDT Monstercon - Oct. 13/14 nonadult journals/personal KaijuSamurai http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/k/a/kaijusamurai.jpg?1 Copyright 2012-2013 *KaijuSamurai
http://monster-con.com/

Yours truly will be there on Saturday AND Sunday, not to mention at the special screening of GODZILLA VS. MEGALON. Admission is free so BE THERE BECAUSE YOU HAVE NO EXCUSE AND NOTHING BETTER TO DO <3

The convention will be at Wonderland Mall in SA off Fredricksberg road! ]]> http://kaijusamurai.deviantart.com/journal/Draaaaaaagon-Connnnn-And-where-I-ll-be-323718041 http://kaijusamurai.deviantart.com/journal/Draaaaaaagon-Connnnn-And-where-I-ll-be-323718041 Mon, 27 Aug 2012 09:41:39 PDT Draaaaaaagon*Connnnn! And where I'll be! nonadult journals/personal KaijuSamurai http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/k/a/kaijusamurai.jpg?1 Copyright 2012-2013 *KaijuSamurai
Starting this Friday (August 31st) and running into the following Monday (September 3rd), yours truly will be in the middle of the craziness and kookiness of downtown Atlanta, GA!

"But wait Uncle Matt! Dragon*Con is HUGE! It takes up nearly 4 or 5 or 17 hotels! Which hotel will you be in?!"

Great question, little monkey! If you need to find ol' Uncle Matt, I'll be in the Grand Hall East of the Hyatt Regency (downtown Atlanta) at TBL60! Maps will be available here at the Pocket Program: http://advertising.dragoncon.org/publications/pocket-program/

BUT THAT'S NOT ALL!
]]> http://kaijusamurai.deviantart.com/journal/Donate-to-MEN-IN-SUITS-322372370 http://kaijusamurai.deviantart.com/journal/Donate-to-MEN-IN-SUITS-322372370 Mon, 20 Aug 2012 14:25:48 PDT Donate to MEN IN SUITS! nonadult journals/personal KaijuSamurai http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/k/a/kaijusamurai.jpg?1 Copyright 2012-2013 *KaijuSamurai
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1443196324/men-in-suits-0

I just donated to get me a copy of the flick when it comes out :D Donate today! ]]> http://kaijusamurai.deviantart.com/journal/Yes-You-should-buy-GODZILLA-HALF-CENTURY-WAR-319415442 http://kaijusamurai.deviantart.com/journal/Yes-You-should-buy-GODZILLA-HALF-CENTURY-WAR-319415442 Mon, 06 Aug 2012 12:45:19 PDT Yes. You should buy GODZILLA: HALF CENTURY WAR nonadult journals/personal KaijuSamurai http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/k/a/kaijusamurai.jpg?1 Copyright 2012-2013 *KaijuSamurai
http://thwp.net/versus-godzilla-the-half-century-war/

The new mini-series from comic superstar James Stokoe focuses on one man's continual, personal war with the King of the Monsters. Each issue takes place roughly a decade apart, taking place in different time periods of Godzilla's mighty career of city-smashing and monster-fighting.

Check the link above for an amazing preview.

IT'LL BE IN STORES THIS WEDNESDAY. GO BUY IT. SERIOUSLY. ]]> http://kaijusamurai.deviantart.com/journal/Kaiju-Combat-Updates-318362284 http://kaijusamurai.deviantart.com/journal/Kaiju-Combat-Updates-318362284 Wed, 01 Aug 2012 11:08:42 PDT Kaiju Combat Updates nonadult journals/personal KaijuSamurai http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/k/a/kaijusamurai.jpg?1 Copyright 2012-2013 *KaijuSamurai
There's only a few hours left in the KAIJU COMBAT Kickstarter.

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/14214732/kaiju-combat/posts

As mentioned before, we're going to relaunch the Kickstarter in August, HOWEVER, if you pledge now, you'll be on the mailing list for all our future updates, AND you'll get an HD wallpaper designed by yours truly :) Just as a thank-you for everyone's enthusiasm.

When we relaunch in October, yes you WILL need to re-pledge, but we'll have lots of amazing, new stuff to show you. We're already working with quite a few people who have independently donated $500 for us to design flagship monsters to use in the game! ]]> http://kaijusamurai.deviantart.com/journal/Convention-Updates-318073776 http://kaijusamurai.deviantart.com/journal/Convention-Updates-318073776 Tue, 31 Jul 2012 00:47:24 PDT Convention Updates! nonadult journals/personal KaijuSamurai http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/k/a/kaijusamurai.jpg?1 Copyright 2012-2013 *KaijuSamurai
http://www.tf-expo.com/

It's one day only, Saturday the 4th!

At the end of the month will be Dragon*Con, the largest geek convention in the Southern United States. Come on out to Atlanta, Georgia on the weekend of the 31st of August to see a positively INSANE convention! Check the site for all the artists and guests in attendance :)

http://www.dragoncon.org/

Sorry kids, "Dragon Con" is not singularly focused on dragons ;P

I'll be attending at least one, perhaps two more conventions later this year ]]> http://kaijusamurai.deviantart.com/journal/Kaiju-Combat-Major-Update-Get-your-monster-made-315594431 http://kaijusamurai.deviantart.com/journal/Kaiju-Combat-Major-Update-Get-your-monster-made-315594431 Wed, 18 Jul 2012 21:03:05 PDT Kaiju Combat Major Update - Get your monster made! nonadult journals/personal KaijuSamurai http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/k/a/kaijusamurai.jpg?1 Copyright 2012-2013 *KaijuSamurai
So.

Based on the Kickstarter numbers, it unfortunately looks like we aren't going to make our goal. We have a few theories as to why this is, but we actually have more important things to concern ourselves with...like our backup plan!

We're doing what's called a "pivot," meaning we're shifting our focus and going in a new direction. As such, we have some major info for you kids to catch up on. Check below :)
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/14214732/kaiju-combat/posts

There are three major points I want to make to everyone:

1. No, we're not stopping. We're continuing work, and will come back FULL FORCE. We're ju ]]> http://kaijusamurai.deviantart.com/journal/So-something-happened-at-Comic-Con-315186834 http://kaijusamurai.deviantart.com/journal/So-something-happened-at-Comic-Con-315186834 Mon, 16 Jul 2012 22:33:56 PDT So, something happened at Comic-Con nonadult journals/personal KaijuSamurai http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/k/a/kaijusamurai.jpg?1 Copyright 2012-2013 *KaijuSamurai
It's not like I need to repeat it, of course ;) You can read some of the fine websites out there who were actually on-hand to see THE TEASER.
All I have to say is "shut my mouth and call me Cornpone!"

http://www.dreadcentral.com/news/57317/san-diego-comic-con-2012-glimpse-new-godzilla-see-it-now

Well, of course I have to say more than that!

I'm definitely more confident in what's coming our way. The design reminds me a bit of this fanart here http://ldn-rdnt.deviantart.com/art/Monster-282106625 at least from the neck-up (though, of course, we still haven't seen ]]> http://kaijusamurai.deviantart.com/journal/G-Fest-and-other-crap-313855606 http://kaijusamurai.deviantart.com/journal/G-Fest-and-other-crap-313855606 Tue, 10 Jul 2012 13:30:46 PDT G-Fest and other crap nonadult journals/personal KaijuSamurai http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/k/a/kaijusamurai.jpg?1 Copyright 2012-2013 *KaijuSamurai
GO TO THE KICKSTARTER THING OR BE DESTROYED.

Expect art updates soon :D
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/14214732/kaiju-combat

Secondly second, G-FEST 2012 IS THIS WEEKEND.
http://www.g-fan.com/html/gfest_xix/gfest_xix.php

You can buy BUTTONS, PRINTS, COMICS, AND ORIGINAL ART FROM ME THERE AND STUFF.
http://kaijusamurai.deviantart.com/#/d56uuth

Plus, also perhaps the most kaijuriffic SAN DIEGO COMICON SINCE I DON'T KNOW WHEN.

PACIFIC RIM POSTER!
http://oyster.ignimgs.com/wordpress/stg.ign.com/2012/07/Pacific-Rim-SDCC-Poster1-610x905.jpg

Also, MAYBE PROBABLY SOME GODZILLA NEWS MAYBE PROBABLY NOT!
http://m ]]> http://kaijusamurai.deviantart.com/journal/Contribute-to-my-first-Kickstarter-312201297 http://kaijusamurai.deviantart.com/journal/Contribute-to-my-first-Kickstarter-312201297 Mon, 02 Jul 2012 18:30:17 PDT Contribute to my first Kickstarter! nonadult journals/personal KaijuSamurai http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/k/a/kaijusamurai.jpg?1 Copyright 2012-2013 *KaijuSamurai
And...well, those rumors are MOSTLY correct (in that WE spread them ;) ) - for we have begun the Kickstarter!

Tentatively named KAIJU COMBAT, we intend to make a hell of a cool monster battle game, starting with original monsters, then hopefully expand to include some of your favorites and mine!

Check out the Kickstarter here:
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1421473 ]]> http://kaijusamurai.deviantart.com/journal/Legendary-s-GODZILLA-getting-a-panel-at-SDCC-311415609 http://kaijusamurai.deviantart.com/journal/Legendary-s-GODZILLA-getting-a-panel-at-SDCC-311415609 Fri, 29 Jun 2012 00:57:02 PDT Legendary's GODZILLA getting a panel at SDCC nonadult journals/personal KaijuSamurai http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/k/a/kaijusamurai.jpg?1 Copyright 2012-2013 *KaijuSamurai
http://m.latino-review.com/2012/06/29/exclusive-wblegendarys-big-hall-surprise-year/

Now, before we get ahead of ourselves, let's take a step back and think realistically here.

There is every chance that the entire panel will consist of Gareth Edwards answering broad questions with the vague answer "We're working on it."

They may not be showing us ANYTHING. Nothing. At all. Totally. Completely. Nothing.

OR, there's a possibility that, maybe, maybe, MAYBE, ]]> http://kaijusamurai.deviantart.com/journal/So-what-s-new-310887528 http://kaijusamurai.deviantart.com/journal/So-what-s-new-310887528 Tue, 26 Jun 2012 14:34:49 PDT So...what's new? nonadult journals/personal KaijuSamurai http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/k/a/kaijusamurai.jpg?1 Copyright 2012-2013 *KaijuSamurai
How have you been? Doin' alright?
We never talk anymore, y'know? You've grown, you've changed, and so have I. But I'm confident we can still be friends. We can still be close. We can still get drunk and pee off the interstate, like we used to.

SO. What I'm here to do is catch everyone up on what's what!

Firstly, yes, I'm still working with IDW on their Godzilla comics, mostly covers on their current ongoing. There's a fantastic-looking mini coming out this August titled HALF-CENTURY WAR that you all need to buy.

Why? Well, besides that it looks AMAZING, it also will mean that, if the numbers are up, the chances of me ]]> http://kaijusamurai.deviantart.com/journal/Artist-Spotlight-Paul-Hanley-305094973 http://kaijusamurai.deviantart.com/journal/Artist-Spotlight-Paul-Hanley-305094973 Tue, 29 May 2012 09:19:31 PDT Artist Spotlight - Paul Hanley nonadult journals/personal KaijuSamurai http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/k/a/kaijusamurai.jpg?1 Copyright 2012-2013 *KaijuSamurai
Paul's subject matter ranges from daikaiju to his original concept SUPERSTOKED, but his first and true love is that of the DOCTOR of WHO. Who is to Paul what Godzilla is to me.

Anywhozzile, Paulie-Paulie-Doodle is also a hell of a writer, a film-maker ]]> http://kaijusamurai.deviantart.com/journal/Big-G-News-May-2012-NOTHER-UPDATE-303532536 http://kaijusamurai.deviantart.com/journal/Big-G-News-May-2012-NOTHER-UPDATE-303532536 Mon, 21 May 2012 11:20:52 PDT Big G News - May 2012 - 'NOTHER UPDATE nonadult journals/personal KaijuSamurai http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/k/a/kaijusamurai.jpg?1 Copyright 2012-2013 *KaijuSamurai
Been a while, ain't it?

Welp, here's our usual, semi-bi-quarter-month-whatever kaijuriffic news update! DIGEST IT.

- BIG NEWS UPDATE - PACIFIC RIM, the new kaiju movie (yes, they call the monsters KAIJU) has finally gotten a proper, official synopsis! I'm honestly WAY more excited for this than I am the new Godzilla...since, y'know, this is actually happening.
http://collider.com/pacific-rim-synopsis/168204/

- Also, go check out GODZILLA VS. CTHULHU, by my fellow IDW G-artist, :iconpaulhanley:!
http://paulhanley.deviantart.com/art/Godzilla-Vs-Cthulhu-303879567

- In the Houston area this weekend? Come on out to COMICPALOOZA! I ]]> http://kaijusamurai.deviantart.com/journal/The-Countdown-to-G-Fan-Issue-100-301571092 http://kaijusamurai.deviantart.com/journal/The-Countdown-to-G-Fan-Issue-100-301571092 Fri, 11 May 2012 22:46:49 PDT The Countdown to G-Fan Issue 100 nonadult journals/personal KaijuSamurai http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/k/a/kaijusamurai.jpg?1 Copyright 2012-2013 *KaijuSamurai I felt it prudent that, given we're only a month or two out from the issue's release, I'd work up a little hype. Given that it's the 100th issue, I've thrown my weight behind it to celebrate the magazine that's given me so much joy, especially in my childhood. As such, I'll be not only contributing the cover, but also finally completing the long-awaited last leg of the GFANTIS: HEART OF THE BEAST story arc.

Not only all that, but I've been busy wrangling some of the top tal ]]> http://kaijusamurai.deviantart.com/journal/New-Interview-LEOG-with-Matt-Frank-295823003 http://kaijusamurai.deviantart.com/journal/New-Interview-LEOG-with-Matt-Frank-295823003 Fri, 13 Apr 2012 08:40:29 PDT New Interview - LEOG with Matt Frank nonadult journals/personal KaijuSamurai http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/k/a/kaijusamurai.jpg?1 Copyright 2012-2013 *KaijuSamurai
http://spill.com/Podcasts/Listen.aspx?audioId=1072

BE WARNED, not for young or impressionable ears! We swear a lot and banter heavily on thew subject of various genitalia (human or otherwise!)...shut up, I was drinking!

For those unawares, Spill.com is a movie, game and pop-culture critique website dedicated the creed "If it's crap, we'll tell you!"
I had a great time in the recording studio and hope to go back one day :)

In the meantime, enjoy! FYI my segment doesn't actually start until 96:50, ]]> http://kaijusamurai.deviantart.com/journal/Come-on-out-to-CHIMAERACON-this-weekend-294377632 http://kaijusamurai.deviantart.com/journal/Come-on-out-to-CHIMAERACON-this-weekend-294377632 Thu, 05 Apr 2012 21:52:33 PDT Come on out to CHIMAERACON this weekend! nonadult journals/personal KaijuSamurai http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/k/a/kaijusamurai.jpg?1 Copyright 2012-2013 *KaijuSamurai
All details can be found at their website: http://chimaeracon.com/

If you can make it out, I have prints, comics, and goodies galore! Buy some!

Seriously, it's tax season and I need money.

Uh....see you there! ]]> http://kaijusamurai.deviantart.com/journal/First-8-minutes-of-ULTRAMAN-SAGA-up-for-one-day-293067643 http://kaijusamurai.deviantart.com/journal/First-8-minutes-of-ULTRAMAN-SAGA-up-for-one-day-293067643 Fri, 30 Mar 2012 01:57:31 PDT First 8 minutes of ULTRAMAN SAGA up for one day! nonadult journals/personal KaijuSamurai http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/k/a/kaijusamurai.jpg?1 Copyright 2012-2013 *KaijuSamurai
IT WILL ONLY BE UP FOR 24 HOURS FROM NOW SO YOU'D BETTER SEE IT QUICK!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UsEmuVFNbgc&feature=g-all-u&context=G250bb9fFAAAAAAAAAAA

In an age where miniature effects work and monster suit action are at an all-time low, it's nice to see Tsuburaya still keeping that candle a-burnin!

Fun facts -
- This is a universe where Ultramen haven't existed (yet)
- Astron, the beastly beast in the vid, first appeared in THE RETURN OF ULTRAMAN, the third Ultraman series and fourth overall Ultra serie ]]> http://kaijusamurai.deviantart.com/journal/Preview-interview-for-GODZILLA-1-292820748 http://kaijusamurai.deviantart.com/journal/Preview-interview-for-GODZILLA-1-292820748 Wed, 28 Mar 2012 14:16:18 PDT Preview/interview for GODZILLA #1 nonadult journals/personal KaijuSamurai http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/k/a/kaijusamurai.jpg?1 Copyright 2012-2013 *KaijuSamurai Gay wedding gets crashed by Kumonga. Groom responds by throwing a BURNING CAN OF GASOLINE AT IT.

More kaiju movies need stuff like this.

http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=37827 ]]> http://kaijusamurai.deviantart.com/journal/Kaiju-artist-needs-your-money-and-or-crack-292281911 http://kaijusamurai.deviantart.com/journal/Kaiju-artist-needs-your-money-and-or-crack-292281911 Sun, 25 Mar 2012 12:44:48 PDT Kaiju artist needs your money and/or crack nonadult journals/personal KaijuSamurai http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/k/a/kaijusamurai.jpg?1 Copyright 2012-2013 *KaijuSamurai
Given that he really, REALLY needs the money (those hookers don't buy themselves...unless you're in to that) and that he's quite the talent, I figured I'd throw him a bone and pass around his commission price guide.

http://daikamonohashi.deviantart.com/journal/Opening-for-Commissions-291797540

Before anyone else asks, sadly commissions are still not open for me personally. In the meantime, go throw some money at Jared :) ]]> http://kaijusamurai.deviantart.com/journal/Matt-Recommends-JIRO-DREAMS-OF-SUSHI-291999531 http://kaijusamurai.deviantart.com/journal/Matt-Recommends-JIRO-DREAMS-OF-SUSHI-291999531 Sat, 24 Mar 2012 01:39:11 PDT Matt Recommends - JIRO DREAMS OF SUSHI nonadult journals/personal KaijuSamurai http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/k/a/kaijusamurai.jpg?1 Copyright 2012-2013 *KaijuSamurai Don't worry, I'll work monsters in somehow ;)

I think it's easy for us G-fans to forget about the core culture that gave rise to our favorite genre. To say that Japan's heritage is rich and steeped in tradition is a vast understatement, and I was reminded of its complexity, and yet artful simplicity, in JIRO.

The story, as it were, follows the man widely regarded as the best sushi chef in the world, Jiro Ono, and his little restaurant in the Ginza subway access tunnel, Sukiyabashi Jiro. It costs noth ]]> http://kaijusamurai.deviantart.com/journal/A-New-Monster-Battle-Game-290730972 http://kaijusamurai.deviantart.com/journal/A-New-Monster-Battle-Game-290730972 Fri, 16 Mar 2012 21:46:29 PDT A New Monster Battle Game? nonadult journals/personal KaijuSamurai http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/k/a/kaijusamurai.jpg?1 Copyright 2012-2013 *KaijuSamurai
Here's the thing - with Kickstarter blowing up everywhere, and crowd-sourcing becoming viable, we could get Kaiju fans everywhere to pool their money, and get a game made.  Not just any game, though!  A game that exactly conforms to what WE, the fans who would pay for it, would want in a Kaiju battle game.

This isn't just idle speculation - Chris Mirjahangir, filmmaker from LA, got in touch with Simon Strange, the mastermind behind the last three Godzilla fighting games. After bringing me in, we all jumped onto Skype, and s ]]> http://kaijusamurai.deviantart.com/journal/What-is-KAIJULAND-UPDATE-ALPHA-IS-LIVE-289703435 http://kaijusamurai.deviantart.com/journal/What-is-KAIJULAND-UPDATE-ALPHA-IS-LIVE-289703435 Sat, 10 Mar 2012 21:24:08 PST What is KAIJULAND? - UPDATE - ALPHA IS LIVE! nonadult journals/personal KaijuSamurai http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/k/a/kaijusamurai.jpg?1 Copyright 2012-2013 *KaijuSamurai http://apps.facebook.com/kaijuland/

Also, check out this trailer here - it features a sneak peek of the Kaijuland comic!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=lJmudBAGmXU

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Many have been wondering about this thing called "Kaijuland" that I keep mentioning here-and-there on this site and others. But what is it? WHY is it? IS IT ALIVE? AWESOME TERROR! DYNAMIC VIOLENCE! SAVAGE ACTION! Or whatever.

Simply ]]> http://kaijusamurai.deviantart.com/journal/Why-I-traded-in-SKYWARD-SWORD-289359140 http://kaijusamurai.deviantart.com/journal/Why-I-traded-in-SKYWARD-SWORD-289359140 Thu, 08 Mar 2012 23:57:31 PST Why I traded in SKYWARD SWORD nonadult journals/personal KaijuSamurai http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/k/a/kaijusamurai.jpg?1 Copyright 2012-2013 *KaijuSamurai
Oh, and be warned, spoilers abound.

Anywho, as anyone who knows me is patently aware, I'm a pretty damn big Zelda fan. So much so that it's really a huge shame that I don't get to do more Zelda fan art. Ah, 'tis life. So, you can naturally assume that I was pretty excited for SKYWARD SWORD when it came out. Not as excited as I was for, say, TWILIGHT PRINCESS (that game ATE MY SOUL with what I put into it...and yet I still hold WIND WAKER in higher regard), but I was still pretty Goddess Damned excited (see? I'm using Zelda puns!).

A few w ]]> http://kaijusamurai.deviantart.com/journal/Artist-Spotlight-Deludedcon-288983364 http://kaijusamurai.deviantart.com/journal/Artist-Spotlight-Deludedcon-288983364 Tue, 06 Mar 2012 16:25:17 PST Artist Spotlight - Deludedcon nonadult journals/personal KaijuSamurai http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/k/a/kaijusamurai.jpg?1 Copyright 2012-2013 *KaijuSamurai
I'm also surprised that I haven't done one for this artist yet...but ah well, it's a brand new day!

:icondeludedcon: here has collaborated with yours truly on a handful of occasions, and suffice it to say, it's still a shame that she doesn't have more pro work under her belt. When I asked her why she isn't already working for IDW, her response was something like "It's due to my crippling fear of money and success."

...that may not be entirely accurate, but regardless, she's got a hell of a portfolio here.  If there's anything that I'd like to see more of, it's more environments and overall "scenes." ]]> http://kaijusamurai.deviantart.com/journal/New-series-GODZILLA-coming-from-IDW-285255399 http://kaijusamurai.deviantart.com/journal/New-series-GODZILLA-coming-from-IDW-285255399 Wed, 15 Feb 2012 12:19:51 PST New series - GODZILLA - coming from IDW! nonadult journals/personal KaijuSamurai http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/k/a/kaijusamurai.jpg?1 Copyright 2012-2013 *KaijuSamurai
Complete with a beautiful new cover from Art Adams! HE'S BETTER THAN EVERYONE.

http://forum.idwpublishing.com/viewtopic.php?t=11398

Starting with issue 2, I'll be contributing new covers, along with :iconzornow: for quite a few issues! And they may not even be retailer incentives, so you'll actually be able to buy them!

For those dissatisfied with KINGDOM OF MONSTERS, don't worry, EVERYTHING will be different in the new series. Here's to a great 2012! ]]> http://kaijusamurai.deviantart.com/journal/G-Legends-Sketch-Covers-this-Wednesday-284993908 http://kaijusamurai.deviantart.com/journal/G-Legends-Sketch-Covers-this-Wednesday-284993908 Mon, 13 Feb 2012 23:38:05 PST G: Legends Sketch Covers this Wednesday! nonadult journals/personal KaijuSamurai http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/k/a/kaijusamurai.jpg?1 Copyright 2012-2013 *KaijuSamurai
Need help finding a local comic shop?

www.comicshoplocator.com

Just go to that link and you'll find the nearest to you. ]]> http://kaijusamurai.deviantart.com/journal/Special-Guests-for-G-Fest-2012-283931889 http://kaijusamurai.deviantart.com/journal/Special-Guests-for-G-Fest-2012-283931889 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 06:32:56 PST Special Guests for G-Fest 2012 nonadult journals/personal KaijuSamurai http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/k/a/kaijusamurai.jpg?1 Copyright 2012-2013 *KaijuSamurai "Just tell me."
"NO. You have to guess!"
"*sigh* Is it something to do with Godzilla or Ultraman?"
"If I told you that would give it away!"
"*grumble*"

Anyway, the operative point is that the special guests for this year's G-Fest have been announced!

First up is Akira Takarada, star of GOJIRA, MONSTER ZERO and a number of other kaiju classics. Apparently his visit in 2010 was so much fun for him that he's decided to come back!

Secondly, and most surprisingly, is Bin Furuya! Don't know who he is? YOU SHAME YOUR FANDOM. Just kidding. He's ]]>