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Sat 2008/09/06 15:18
Comrades from G4TV were in town from LA for a week and we thought it would be great to so some stuff together.
The first thing I suggested was that we film at Goodsmile and you saw the photo coverage a few days ago.
The next thing that we done was get to Tokyo Dance Trooper district - Shibuya.
Here are presenters Kevin and Olivia introducing the start of the show which will air in the US on November 15th-ish.
The next thing that we done was get to Tokyo Dance Trooper district - Shibuya.
Here are presenters Kevin and Olivia introducing the start of the show which will air in the US on November 15th-ish.
We cross over to the huge Starbucks and set up store.
Olivia and I practice some moves while waiting.
Olivia is of Chinese decent on her mothers side and was raised in Shinjuku. She became a model in the Japanese fashion industry and then moved back to the US settling down in LA. You can read more about her at Wikipedia and what shes up to at her burogu.
Olivia is of Chinese decent on her mothers side and was raised in Shinjuku. She became a model in the Japanese fashion industry and then moved back to the US settling down in LA. You can read more about her at Wikipedia and what shes up to at her burogu.
The camera men and sound operators were local freelance folks. Many gaijin doing well working for themselves over here.
A quick get together before my interview.
The three cameras are in place and we start shooting without rehearsal.
We only took one shot and I know I could have answered in a better way ^^;
As you can see - t'was very hot indeed.
We talk about why I do this and whether I would go to LA to do the same thing if invited by G4TV - "sure thing!"
About to wrap up the interview.
Olivia becomes princess Leia with a light saber.
We do a few moves for the camera while Kevin gets changed.
I just got my copy of MGS4 and forgot how much I loved the Bikkuri mark above the soldiers head - you will be seeing more ^^;
Caption that photo.
Ah, and before I forget, my PS3 ID is dannychoodotcom - feel free to add me. I will be in Metal Gear Solid Online getting shot.
Caption that photo.
Ah, and before I forget, my PS3 ID is dannychoodotcom - feel free to add me. I will be in Metal Gear Solid Online getting shot.
We were filming for just over an hour and the police didn't come over at all. I guess they were enjoying the show ^^;
When I get back from trooping, the first thing I want to do is remove the armor and the last thing I want to do is to clean it ^^;
Previously, I used to spend much time wiping down the armor with paint thinner which is great for removing dirt. Would also spend much time performing maintenance.
These days however I tend to just hang it up which is bad because bits start to fall off while trooping. Today, the right shoulder fell off ^^;
Luckily me has bits n pieces to mend broke armor in the utility belt.
Previously, I used to spend much time wiping down the armor with paint thinner which is great for removing dirt. Would also spend much time performing maintenance.
These days however I tend to just hang it up which is bad because bits start to fall off while trooping. Today, the right shoulder fell off ^^;
Luckily me has bits n pieces to mend broke armor in the utility belt.
Leia was more popular than the trooper ^^;
Some of the other team members.
Kevin comes as Obiwan and we start to do the Tokyo Dance Trooper threesome thing.
I remember when I first got the armor - took 20 to 30 mins to put on. Now takes about 3-5 mins.
I know I'm really behind in my trooper videos lately. Still owe you Shibuya Rock Trooper, Kung Fu Trooper and Maggie Trooper. Probably need to hire a video editor soon ^^;
Caption that photo.
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There are a few things you should be wary of if out n about in armor.
1.Vision is limited - everything is green (depending on your lens color) and you cant see down without bending over. Must always look out for little kids.
2.Bits fall off and if you are alone then it can be bye bye to that piece unless folks around you are kind enough to pick up and chase you. The black thing on the floor is the net for the blaster which I dropped.
3.Keep valuables under the chest armor and watch out for other bits n pieces in other pouches. So far I've had no issues with people taking stuff although if they wanted to I probably wouldn't notice ^^;
1.Vision is limited - everything is green (depending on your lens color) and you cant see down without bending over. Must always look out for little kids.
2.Bits fall off and if you are alone then it can be bye bye to that piece unless folks around you are kind enough to pick up and chase you. The black thing on the floor is the net for the blaster which I dropped.
3.Keep valuables under the chest armor and watch out for other bits n pieces in other pouches. So far I've had no issues with people taking stuff although if they wanted to I probably wouldn't notice ^^;
Quick saber fight.
About to wrap up.
Some Korean military folks over on holiday?
Filming done and I've lost 3 pints of sweat. Prancing around in a mobile sauna in the heat must do wonders for my health ^^;
One of my next goals is to get into a girls high school to do some filming. You see school settings in anime all the time and I want to show you what its like inside a real school. I personally would like to shoot at an all girls school but would like to hear your feedback first. And I will make sure I choose one where they have cute uniforms ^^;
If there are particular schools that you would like to look at then let me know.
If there are particular schools that you would like to look at then let me know.
A few photos before its back to the office for more coding and then off to a party with the Good Smile/Max Factory and anime/game industry folks.
Thanks to Hector for taking the pics.
Still got quite a few goodies to show you from the Good Smile offices but thought we'd t...(more)
Sat 07/26 22:41 comments (105)
Daigakusei [Consular and Diplomatic Affairs]
nice work on the behind the scenes, danny~ looking for on seeing those smashing vids^_^ girls school FTW!!!
(ID #292808) Posted on 2008/09/06 15:31
Daigakusei [Consular and Diplomatic Affairs]
arrrgh error above >.< "looking forward on seeing those smashing vids^_^* OMG! Trooper unmasked pic looks awesome!!!
(ID #292812) Posted on 2008/09/06 15:37
part time illustrationist, doll clothing seamstress
lol great pix there (thanks Hector) Danny hopefully you drank lots of water if U lost that much h2o to sweating O_o I voted mixed school :P
(ID #292809) Posted on 2008/09/06 15:33
For once, G4TV actually looks cool here on DC.com ^^; Picture1: Danny, why the hell did you pull THAT out? Picture2: DARN! I knew Jedis shouldn't be wearing sneakers that are not Force-Compatible!
(ID #292811) Posted on 2008/09/06 15:35
ive got to see this. i always watch g4
(ID #292814) Posted on 2008/09/06 15:44
Cool Danny, but I've stopped watching G4TV in 2005.
(ID #292815) Posted on 2008/09/06 15:48
Systems programmer
Buzz cut Kevin! Danny youre so lucky to hang out with thos guys, especially olivia, shes so lovely and funny!
(ID #292818) Posted on 2008/09/06 15:52
NEET (no, student...)
Good job danny! Your influence will be showcased throughout the states, and pretty soon, you will have a following! Next step, create a political party, and overthrow the current government/UN
(ID #292819) Posted on 2008/09/06 16:01
Any chance for G4TV to release a youtube version for all of us to see?
(ID #292821) Posted on 2008/09/06 16:02
girls school!!^.^ , plus will be looking forward to the vid . Oh yeah and one more thing, danny u look cool in the last photo ^.^
(ID #292822) Posted on 2008/09/06 16:03
Part human, part student, 100% loser
So this is going to be airing in the US at around November 15... Someone please record it! Picture 1: http://www.flickr.com/photos/29932125@N03/2832611490/ Picture 2: http://www.flickr.com/photos/29932125@N03/2832611618/ I just wish I have the will to do other things besides captioning pics LOL
(ID #292824) Posted on 2008/09/06 16:08
Vampire
HAHAHAH omg took me forever to get that second one
(ID #292826) Posted on 2008/09/06 16:09
Part human, part student, 100% loser
Oh yeah, about the poll... I believe a mixed school would be good... Musn't forget about the female readers...
(ID #292828) Posted on 2008/09/06 16:10
Director/代表取締役
^^;
(ID #292880) Posted on 2008/09/06 16:53
LOL at the captions. No G4TV in my region unfortunately T_T. They might upload the video to their site though *fingers crossed =p*
(ID #293109) Posted on 2008/09/06 22:52
Vampire
hahah nice! Danny has a sinister look in that last picture ^.^
(ID #292825) Posted on 2008/09/06 16:08
Girl school!! And bring Olivia with you ;-)
(ID #292829) Posted on 2008/09/06 16:12
Otaku/Computer tech/Student
Wow, lots of big things happening to you very quick, aren't they Danny? I'm looking forward to seeing you on G4, and I hope they do bring you over here to LA, I would definitely try to attend that filming then. :p
(ID #292831) Posted on 2008/09/06 16:13
Unemployed and searching
Now that is some awesome footage indeed. Can't wait to see it on tv soon. Speaking of familiar faces, I met Adam Sessler & Morgan Webb during the Penny Arcade Expo (last weekend). Small world after all ^_^
(ID #292836) Posted on 2008/09/06 16:15
suneo (Registered on 2007/12/17 20:30)
aw...I don't get G4TV! :( Wonder if anybody will uh...have it online... lol
(ID #292837) Posted on 2008/09/06 16:16
Student & Authorized Chicken Slapper
I dont watch g4tv much but I will def give it a shot to see Danny in action. Plus that chick is hot.
(ID #292838) Posted on 2008/09/06 16:16
...and that'll pretty much be the only time the channel is worth watching too. Everything else on it sucks.
(ID #293009) Posted on 2008/09/06 19:21
Unfortunately, I have no idea where to catch this show on Canadian TV. Anyone know? If you didn't say, I couldn't tell Olivia was half asian. Can you post the segment on DC after it airs? Caption1: Quick! Hide that thermal detonator somewhere. Caption2: Watch me to a force push out my butt.
(ID #292841) Posted on 2008/09/06 16:18
Girl school FTW!!! High school girls can't say know to the Trooper ^.^
(ID #292842) Posted on 2008/09/06 16:18
MI Manager, Blogger and Newswriter
Haha, very nice Danny, impatient to see the show
(ID #292843) Posted on 2008/09/06 16:19
and to think, most people thought girls from oklahoma were country singers. olivia has proved them wrong.
(ID #292845) Posted on 2008/09/06 16:21
Ninja / Engineer / Time Traveler / Sensei
That would be nice to see you in LA. Looking forward to it if you ever do come.
(ID #292848) Posted on 2008/09/06 16:24
nice to see danny around in middle of tokyo again. BTW, is there a set schedule of when danny will be in the greater tokyo area or he goes there on a whim? going to tokyo next month and would love to take with the storm trooper....
(ID #292851) Posted on 2008/09/06 16:26
Software Engineer
Olivia is hot.
(ID #292857) Posted on 2008/09/06 16:37
Yeah, she really is :D Danny, it'd be nice to have Olivia dressed like a schoolgril haha
(ID #293504) Posted on 2008/09/07 10:30
Great show work. I don't follow up G4TV but have seen some episodes. Caption for Picture 1: USE THE FORCE DANNY!
(ID #292869) Posted on 2008/09/06 16:44
Soooo cool that you got to hang out with Kevin and Olivia. I watch Attack of the Show everyday. People should check out Olivia's blog: http://www.heyolivia.com/ Shes been posting stuff about her time in Japan. She posts lots of videos so Danny may be in one. Her videos are funny.
(ID #292877) Posted on 2008/09/06 16:51
TK-8316 / 宅男 Otaku / 工程师 Engineer
wow bikini!
(ID #292885) Posted on 2008/09/06 17:00
Yeah she has one of her and Danny Dancing on there
(ID #293402) Posted on 2008/09/07 07:31
Software Developer
Haha dancing with (gorgeous) Leia and Obiwan, must have been a lot of fun. Looking forward the video :)
(ID #292879) Posted on 2008/09/06 16:53
Neat-o! Can't wait for this to air!
(ID #292881) Posted on 2008/09/06 16:57
TK-8316 / 宅男 Otaku / 工程师 Engineer
that's a pretty short lightsaber Miss Olivia is holding. and i don't recall Princess Leia wearing high heel boots in the movies. ('~')
anyway i approve of our beloved trooper shooing in an all girls school. even better if it's during PE lessons or swimming classes. ('~')
(ID #292882) Posted on 2008/09/06 16:57
Pseudo-Graphic Designer
AOTS is still one of the only shows I watch on TV these days, so I'm looking forward to Nov 15ish :)
(ID #292888) Posted on 2008/09/06 17:03
Nice pics!!!.. But... i don't like olivia...she's hot...(dislike her on air persona)
(ID #292894) Posted on 2008/09/06 17:07
marvin (Registered on 2006/12/25 00:30)
caption image 1: do these look like the droids you're looking for?!? caption image 2: I kid you not! you can use the Jedi mind trick on ants!
(ID #292918) Posted on 2008/09/06 17:37
Damn Marvin, caption 1 is yours ftw. LOL!
(ID #292930) Posted on 2008/09/06 17:48
marvin (Registered on 2006/12/25 00:30)
lol, thanks FatB. ^^
(ID #293221) Posted on 2008/09/07 01:33
Aw, I don't have G4TV. :[ Maybe I'll force one of my friends to record it for me. I say a mixed school.
(ID #292935) Posted on 2008/09/06 17:51
Way da go, Danny!! I will watch that ep. when it airs. More school girls!!! How do Kevin and Olivia act out of the camera??? Are they shallow? I think Kevin is, but I could be mistaken.
(ID #292936) Posted on 2008/09/06 17:52
Looks like hard work but fun work nonetheless! Curious to see the finished interview/video when it's out and about on the net. Those school girls look pretty cute, especially the one on the left. Aww... I'm so going to jail if I visit Japan. >_<
(ID #292943) Posted on 2008/09/06 17:59
Lol for that first caption it looked like she was afraid where you might stick that Rolly(spelled right?)...
(ID #292948) Posted on 2008/09/06 18:05
Haha, it looks so funny... Olivia is soo gorgeous nd... hot! Abput the school filming... would be great! And also waiting for the next trooper vids, I love them!
(ID #292949) Posted on 2008/09/06 18:05
G4 eh? lol i was way off with my discovery channel guess
(ID #292967) Posted on 2008/09/06 18:20
im so inlove whit olivia O_O G4tv rules :)
(ID #292980) Posted on 2008/09/06 18:27
So weird that I was watching their last episode before leaving for Japan and finding out they filmed with you, Sir Danny.. Cool.
(ID #292985) Posted on 2008/09/06 18:32
TV Editor, wannabe drone-doom-funeral-sludge metal musician
nice photos:). if you're looking for a video editor and don't mind that I'm far away from Japan - write to me (szkp (at) poczta.fm). there was a time I was dreaming about working as an editor in Japan. just starting my first mainstream feature movie here in Poland, so maybe that will help me to fulfill my dream :).
(ID #292997) Posted on 2008/09/06 18:54
Can't wait to see ya and the Goodsmile crew on TV. ^^
(ID #293006) Posted on 2008/09/06 19:16
anime/cosplay events organizer
I guess this would be the time to check out G4 around Nov 15-ish XDDD If you're going to film at an all-girls school (which I so approve XP), go in costume XDD Your storm trooper and vader costumes are girl's magnet especially high school girls =3
(ID #293008) Posted on 2008/09/06 19:20
Actually, we're delayed by a few days for AOTS.
(ID #293017) Posted on 2008/09/06 19:38
Online Shop
Wow, G4TV, we have that in our area! I'll be sure to watch it even it takes me to go to my friend's house to watch for Danny's segment :) Danny, if G4TV do invites you over to Los Angeles, be sure to post about it and I would love to meet up and treat you out for something, I promise that~
(ID #293021) Posted on 2008/09/06 19:43
Student and full-time otaku
Looks like it was loads of fun. That Olivia girl is really beautiful...is your wife still OK with you being surrounded by all those pretty girls all the time? I'd love to see some shooting done in an all-girls school, obviously ^^
(ID #293023) Posted on 2008/09/06 19:45
Awesome pics! Will have to watch AoTS in November. ^_^
(ID #293049) Posted on 2008/09/06 20:30
Horror☆Star
Can't wait for the new video & reports ^_^
(ID #293055) Posted on 2008/09/06 20:46
Me too.. =D Btw, I was wondering whether the filming at Good Smile was part of this.
(ID #293125) Posted on 2008/09/06 23:06
docdre (Registered on 2008/08/07 14:19)
You should be a guest host when they come over there. And yes, please find one with the "finest" institute. =D
(ID #293083) Posted on 2008/09/06 21:47
Full-time student へへ
don't remember leia using a lightsaber in the 6 episodes. ^^. would it be easy getting a permit to shoot at an all girl's school though?
(ID #293089) Posted on 2008/09/06 21:55
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