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Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Kinnikuman ~ Inside Studio Yudetamago
10/18/11 will go down as the single greatest day in Nama Niku History. I cannot thank Yudetamago enough for allowing me to visit their Studio and share this once in a lifetime experience and pictures with all of you. 本当にありがとうございました！！！
An inside look into Studio Egg is extremely rare, and the entire experience was surreal to say the least. I was lucky to be accompanied by two super Japanese Yudekkii, Duke and Kinoshita-san. These guys both worked extensively on the last Kinnikuman Day Muscle Museum, and were responsible for the event's amazing Kinnikuman Day posters and Kinnikuman Kimono. It was an honor to be able to share this visit with fellow fans who have been actively engaged in promoting Kinnikuman.
Now for the juicy stuff!
We were greeted at the door by Nakai-sensei, and a giant painting of Mick Jagger. He is a huge Rolling Stones fan, and I knew right off the bat that I scored with the Stones 1981 American tour t-shirt I got him.
I was taken back at how neat and organized everything was, and overcome with a sense of Kinnikuman history. I was also awestruck at the sheer volume of meticulously displayed Kinnikuman collectibles.
Nakai-sensei is an avid Kinnikuman toy collector and has been known to peruse the halls of many toy shops selling Kinnikuman goods in Akihabara. Apparently they do not always get product samples for their merchandise, so he goes out himself to buy figures missing from his collection. How crazy is that!?
We chatted about the launch of Ultimate Muscle and their visit to the New York Toy Fair. Our discussion turned from toys to the English version of the Nisei anime and manga and we laughed about the difference in names, character voices, and censorship that took place. We also discussed the phenomenon of characters popular with overseas fans that are not necessarily big in Japan. They now know probably more than they ever wanted to about the mania surrounding the Sunigator claw and Satan Cross.
They were very interested in the discussions that place on boards like Little Rubber Guys, and were hungry for information on the various overseas Kinnikuman scenes. The Kinnikuman series is still going strong and I can say with confidence that there is plenty more in-store for all of us!
They also expressed appreciation and surprise with my knowledge of the original series and were amazed to hear about the dedication of many of their biggest fans. While there are no definitive plans at this point, there is talk of making a US appearance and doing a signing event with fans.
Around this time, I was given the green light to tour the studio and take pictures of anything I wanted. My head was swimming with excitement, and I was super glad my wife was there to step in and take over the camera!
It was also around this time, that I was presented with what is now the single greatest item in my Kinnikuman collection.
Words cannot express the joy and excitement I felt upon viewing this original piece of art. Nakai-sensei indicated that it has been well over 25 years since he had drawn King the 100 Ton. To get a piece of art with my five favorite choujin was beyond anything I could have ever imagined. I cannot thank Yudetamago enough for their kindness towards me, and their support of Nama Niku!
I was almost on the brink of tears receiving this gift, but was suddenly saved by the giddiness of my fellow Yudekkii as they broke out their childhood copies of Kinnikuman to be signed by Yudetamago.
Watching their faces and sheer excitement was something I will never forget. Grown men starry eyed and overjoyed by this interaction with their true living heroes was something I could completely relate with. It was very special to say the least.
Our energy and jubilation reached new heights as we were then invited to Nakai-sensei's personal workspace. On display were the current scripts and rough art storyboards for the new Kinnikuman series. That's right folks, it is not over yet...
Handling Shimada-sensei's hand written scripts, and flipping through the unpublished art work was almost too much to process. We were also allowed to tour the back room where a staff of six full time apprentices complete background work and other necessary tasks to make Kinnikuman come to life.
Nakai-sensei says it takes about an entire week of eight people working long hours to complete approximately 20 pages of Kinnikuman...
Our visit went on to last late into the evening covering topics from old school wrestling, MMA, Kurosawa films, Bruce Lee, and Kinnikuman topics galore. I asked them a few burning questions like what Kinnikuman's mask was made of, and they said that they had never even thought about the answer before. It seems like a lot of the questions that fans come up with actually have no answers. They did say however, that they will get around to answering the great Kinnikuman mysteries someday...
After my visit, I can say that with out a doubt that Shimada-sensei and Nakai-sensei are truly invested in their fans, and care a great deal about your support. I will honor and cherish the memories of this day for the rest of my life. I still have goosebumps and chills just thinking about it.
Long live Kinnikuman ~ 肉
The Entrance to Planet Kinniku
An inside look into Studio Egg is extremely rare, and the entire experience was surreal to say the least. I was lucky to be accompanied by two super Japanese Yudekkii, Duke and Kinoshita-san. These guys both worked extensively on the last Kinnikuman Day Muscle Museum, and were responsible for the event's amazing Kinnikuman Day posters and Kinnikuman Kimono. It was an honor to be able to share this visit with fellow fans who have been actively engaged in promoting Kinnikuman.
Now for the juicy stuff!
We were greeted at the door by Nakai-sensei, and a giant painting of Mick Jagger. He is a huge Rolling Stones fan, and I knew right off the bat that I scored with the Stones 1981 American tour t-shirt I got him.
I was taken back at how neat and organized everything was, and overcome with a sense of Kinnikuman history. I was also awestruck at the sheer volume of meticulously displayed Kinnikuman collectibles.
Nakai-sensei is an avid Kinnikuman toy collector and has been known to peruse the halls of many toy shops selling Kinnikuman goods in Akihabara. Apparently they do not always get product samples for their merchandise, so he goes out himself to buy figures missing from his collection. How crazy is that!?
We chatted about the launch of Ultimate Muscle and their visit to the New York Toy Fair. Our discussion turned from toys to the English version of the Nisei anime and manga and we laughed about the difference in names, character voices, and censorship that took place. We also discussed the phenomenon of characters popular with overseas fans that are not necessarily big in Japan. They now know probably more than they ever wanted to about the mania surrounding the Sunigator claw and Satan Cross.
They were very interested in the discussions that place on boards like Little Rubber Guys, and were hungry for information on the various overseas Kinnikuman scenes. The Kinnikuman series is still going strong and I can say with confidence that there is plenty more in-store for all of us!
They also expressed appreciation and surprise with my knowledge of the original series and were amazed to hear about the dedication of many of their biggest fans. While there are no definitive plans at this point, there is talk of making a US appearance and doing a signing event with fans.
Around this time, I was given the green light to tour the studio and take pictures of anything I wanted. My head was swimming with excitement, and I was super glad my wife was there to step in and take over the camera!
It was also around this time, that I was presented with what is now the single greatest item in my Kinnikuman collection.
Words cannot express the joy and excitement I felt upon viewing this original piece of art. Nakai-sensei indicated that it has been well over 25 years since he had drawn King the 100 Ton. To get a piece of art with my five favorite choujin was beyond anything I could have ever imagined. I cannot thank Yudetamago enough for their kindness towards me, and their support of Nama Niku!
Adding the finishing touches
Absolutely Incredible!!!
Watching their faces and sheer excitement was something I will never forget. Grown men starry eyed and overjoyed by this interaction with their true living heroes was something I could completely relate with. It was very special to say the least.
Our energy and jubilation reached new heights as we were then invited to Nakai-sensei's personal workspace. On display were the current scripts and rough art storyboards for the new Kinnikuman series. That's right folks, it is not over yet...
Handling Shimada-sensei's hand written scripts, and flipping through the unpublished art work was almost too much to process. We were also allowed to tour the back room where a staff of six full time apprentices complete background work and other necessary tasks to make Kinnikuman come to life.
Nakai-sensei explaining what we were looking at ~ wow!
View of the back office
Individual artists' desks
My favorite artifact in the studio
After my visit, I can say that with out a doubt that Shimada-sensei and Nakai-sensei are truly invested in their fans, and care a great deal about your support. I will honor and cherish the memories of this day for the rest of my life. I still have goosebumps and chills just thinking about it.
Long live Kinnikuman ~ 肉
Friday, April 15, 2011
金 Collection Friday ~ Nama Niku Art Collection Update
Check out these newly framed pieces from the budding Nama Niku Kinnikuman art gallery ~ 肉
Personalized Kinnikuman Autograph from Yudetamago!
Vintage Shueisha Comics 1983 Anime Fair Poster
Original Anime Cels (previously shown here)
Part 21 Kinkeshi Daishi (previously shown here)
Monday, February 21, 2011
Yudetamago Present ~ ゆでたまご先生 GO Fight!
Shimada-sensei's role in getting this blog off the ground cannot be understated. As always, I have to give him many thanks and major props for his friendship and kindness.
Around mid-2010 we began exchanging Twitter messages and emails discussing foreign Kinnikuman fan sites. We covered the overseas Kinniku fan phenomenon, custom made Kinkeshi, as well as the history of M.U.S.C.L.E. and other overseas Kinnikuman items that he was previously unaware of.
A few months back he indicated that he would be sending me a "present" for my help and dedication to the global Kinnikuman effort, and yesterday one of my greatest Kinniku dreams came true...
Imagine being awakened by a knock at the door with a postman bearing a package from Yudetamago - I kid not, an actual honest to goodness express package all the way from Tokyo. I was nervous as hell opening the package so slowly and carefully; palms sweating and letting a few expletives slip out in excitement and wonder. With the tape off, and everything now ready to go... this was the first thing out of the bag...
What came out next was also special beyond belief. Two exclusive, BamBam88 T shirts only available from Yudetamago. These suckers are not for sale, and cannot be found in any store. They are extremely limited in number and are only given out by Yudetamago in special circumstances. Shimada-sensei was kind enough to send one along for me, and one for my wife as well!
Around mid-2010 we began exchanging Twitter messages and emails discussing foreign Kinnikuman fan sites. We covered the overseas Kinniku fan phenomenon, custom made Kinkeshi, as well as the history of M.U.S.C.L.E. and other overseas Kinnikuman items that he was previously unaware of.
A few months back he indicated that he would be sending me a "present" for my help and dedication to the global Kinnikuman effort, and yesterday one of my greatest Kinniku dreams came true...
Imagine being awakened by a knock at the door with a postman bearing a package from Yudetamago - I kid not, an actual honest to goodness express package all the way from Tokyo. I was nervous as hell opening the package so slowly and carefully; palms sweating and letting a few expletives slip out in excitement and wonder. With the tape off, and everything now ready to go... this was the first thing out of the bag...
The New Crown Jewel of my Kinnikuman Collection ~ 肉
It may sound a little dramatic to say so, but what I was holding in my hands almost brought tears of joy to my eyes; a personalized, hand drawn color image of Kinnikuman signed by Yudetamago.
For those of you who watched the recent Muscle Summit you will know how these portraits are created. Basically Nakai-sensei draws and colors Kinnikuman, with both Nakai-sensei and Shimada-sensei signing and merging their individual signatures into the singular "Yudetamago" signature. It gave me the chills when I saw one of these created live at the Muscle Summit, and it gives me chills now to actually have one of these in my collection.
Next up was a BamBam88 bag clearly filled with goodies and untold Kinnikuman wonders...
What came out next was also special beyond belief. Two exclusive, BamBam88 T shirts only available from Yudetamago. These suckers are not for sale, and cannot be found in any store. They are extremely limited in number and are only given out by Yudetamago in special circumstances. Shimada-sensei was kind enough to send one along for me, and one for my wife as well!
Incredible Full Color Design BamBam88 Ts!
On the Back!
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| Absolute Nama Niku Insanity! |
Also included in the package was a sweet Kinnikuman postcard and a very nice hand written letter. Thank you Yude-sensei for sharing Kinnikuman with the world ~ GO GO 友情パワー!
ゆでたまご先生 , プゼントありがとうございました！
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
M.U.S.C.L.E. Kinkeshi Artwork by SmokinGun ~ 肉
I never grow tired of new artwork based on M.U.S.C.L.E. keshi, and these little gems from my pal, SmokinGun, are no exception.
There is something rather amusing about seeing Terri-Bull (aka Buffaloman) wielding a He-Man style battle ax, and Big the Budo ready to go Yojimbo on some poor unsuspecting keshi's arse...
A big Nama Niku thanks to SmokinGun for sharing these pics! More over at littlerubberguys.com.
There is something rather amusing about seeing Terri-Bull (aka Buffaloman) wielding a He-Man style battle ax, and Big the Budo ready to go Yojimbo on some poor unsuspecting keshi's arse...
A big Nama Niku thanks to SmokinGun for sharing these pics! More over at littlerubberguys.com.
Monday, November 29, 2010
Kinnikuman Chainsaw Art ~ ジェイソンさんが彫る
Japanese Weekly Playboy recently did a story on a rather nifty Kinnikuman Chainsaw art sculpture carved up by the mysterious Japanese chainsaw sculptor, "Jason."
Not sure if I was more amused by Kinnikuman slowly emerging from a giant stump of wood, or by the chainsaw wielding Japanese dude wearing a Jason mask...
Check out some amazing Chainsaw Kinnikuman video footage over at the official Jason's Engraving Blog.
Image Compliments of Jason
Not sure if I was more amused by Kinnikuman slowly emerging from a giant stump of wood, or by the chainsaw wielding Japanese dude wearing a Jason mask...
Check out some amazing Chainsaw Kinnikuman video footage over at the official Jason's Engraving Blog.
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