KFM vs. Tetsujin 28!

[kung_fu_monkey]

ng_nighthawk excitedly told me about the 18 meter tall statue of Mitsuteru Yokoyama's popular manga and anime character Tetsujin 28 in Kobe's Shinnagata district. I knew of a similar structure in Tokyo, the giant Gundam, but this one is much closer. I decided that for my first day of Winter Vacation, I was going to play with a giant robot.

Comments

[yinsteve]

Ah, dude, I need to go there before I leave in May. Maybe sometime over the break. Lord knows I'll have the time. Looks awesome.

[kung_fu_monkey]

It doesn't even take a full day to get there and back, leaving you plenty of time in the afternoon to do whatever. Plus, everyone is really amused at seeing gaijins who are fans.

[ng_nighthawk]

Ada said, after watching the clip of you touching the robot, "Jehwee again! I want Jehwee! Jehwee!" It was duly played again. :)

[kung_fu_monkey]

Good to know I have fans of all ages!

[ng_nighthawk]

Awww... there's really no need, as the pics are really gift enough.

But if you insist, the take-off version is all action-y and stuff.

I will have to show the kids some Tetsujin 28 stuff so they can appreciate it.

http://www.metacafe.com/watch/2674467/gigantor_the_collection_vol_1_freeze_ray/

Let this clip be a lesson to you--keeping thousands of tons of TNT next to your HQ is not smart planning.

[kung_fu_monkey]

Maybe they could have just pointed the heat ray at the bunker containing preposterous amounts of TNT? Or the not so secret base, for that matter.

That flash heat/cold treatment couldn't have been good on poor T-28's frame or circuitry.

[dr_tectonic]

:D You are adorkable.

...And it's not just you. T-28/Daibutsu sparring match would be AWESOME.

[kung_fu_monkey]

Well, I have to keep myself busy, you know. And if being silly and whatnot helps pass the time, so be it.