Well, I did just that, and watched the first half dozen episodes of the original series.
I'll admit, I don't count myself as a Godzilla fan, so the monster moments didn't always do it for me, but for the most part I enjoyed what I saw.
I liked all the Science Patrol characters, in particular the pipe smoking Captain Toshio Muramatsu in charge of things; Shin Hayata, who, if I'm getting this right, shares his lifeforce with Ultraman, after the alien accidentally kills him in the first episode; I also liked Akiko Fuji, the only female of the team, and who also appears the most competent!
But the one thing that stood out for me was the team's aircraft, the Jet VTOL S111.
A super looking vehicle with a very appealing paint scheme.
I was so impressed, I've gone and ordered a model kit of it direct from Japan, so, thanks Brian, you'll be seeing a little more of the Jet VTOL in the near future.
Glad I could be helpful.This blog has helped me to fill in the gaps on my spotty knowledge of all things Gerry Anderson.Aside for sporadic viewings of Space 1999 and Captain Scarlet,I knew close to nothing.Spacex toys were something I had never seen before but knew I would have loved them as a child.I also enjoy reading about your pasts and learning about your pop culture.As I contrast your interests with mine,I see a few lines intersect.That is what makes these interactions fun and rewarding.
ReplyDeleteIndeed it does Brian. Ultraman is one those characters I've spotted from time to time but never took the trouble to watch. Indeed, my friend Will is bound to be pleased about this as he's a mega Ultraman fan. Just like the classic Gerry Anderson and Irwin Allen series, I knew it had tremendous nostalgic value with a lot of people, including youngsters growing up in sixties America. It's also got it's Godzilla connections too. I can see myself watching the entire 39 original episodes, and buying up a few more kits now thanks to you ;D Cheers
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