ちょっと贅沢なビールです。
Monday, February 21, 2011
Sunday, February 20, 2011
Kawazu Cherry Blossoms
Kawazu cherry blossoms bloom about two months earlier than the more popular Somei Yoshino cherry blossoms. And they stay in bloom for up to a month, rather than about a week or so for Somei Yoshino. Here are some pics from the annual Kawazu Sakura Festival, held in the small town of Kawazu in the Izu Peninsula. We were there earlier this week and they just started to bloom. I imagine they'll be in full bloom at the end of the month.
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Snow!
Made this last Friday night. We got a pretty good amount of snow in Tokyo, it came down hard for 5 or 6 hours. Unfortunately though, it didn't last long. The following couple of days were quite warm and it all disappeared quickly.
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Dai Kaiju Card Monsters Custom Toy Show
Cometdebris will be contributing a set of customs figures to Ilanena's 10th anniversary custom toy show. Pictures coming soon. February 8-20, at Alternative Cafe in Nakano, Tokyo.www.ilanena.com
Monday, January 3, 2011
Monday, December 27, 2010
Quarter Pipe
In the eighties and early nineties I used to make skate obstacles all the time. Launch ramps, quarter pipes, wall ramps, boxes, rails, and half pipes. My backyard was a mini skatepark. In Japan it’s pretty much impossible due to space and cost issues. I think it would cost three or four times to make one there. Anyway, since I was going to be in the states for nearly a month, I thought I’d try and make one again to pass some of the time. A day and a half later, my quarter pipe was done. The most challenging part I think was deciding on the transition and coping placement. In the end I went with a 7 foot transition (radius). Unfortunately, by the time it was finished my muscles were too sore to shred it. Just got a few pivots and sweepers in. And then it snowed. Now I’m waiting for a sunny day.
Thursday, December 23, 2010
Kaiju & Beyond
Gargamel's Kaiju & Beyond show at Rotofugi was one of their biggest events in the states. The show featured over 100 custom figures and art pieces by Kiyoka and Naoya of Gargamel, Bwana Spoons, David Horvath and Sun-Min, Le Merde, Scrappers, and myself. Kiyoka and I attended the opening and were very excited to talk toys with all the kaiju geeks. Thanks to everyone who came out to the show. And a special thanks to Kirby and Whitney of Rotofugi.
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
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