Sinister aliens and giant monsters constantly threaten civilization during this period. The only Earth organization equipped to handle these disasters is the Science Patrol, a special police force with branches all over the world, and equipped with high-tech weapons and vehicles, as well as extensive scientific and engineering facilities. The branch of the Science Patrol that is focused on in the series is located in Tokyo, Japan. Led by Captain "Cap" Muramatsu (shortened to "Captain Mura" in the dubbed English-language version), the Science Patrol is always ready to protect the Earth from rampaging monsters, but sometimes finds itself overmatched. When the situation becomes desperate, Hayata, the Patrol's most capable member, holds the key to salvation in the form of the Beta Capsule which, when triggered, allows him to secretly transform into the amazing, super powered giant from space - Ultraman.

      The Ultraman concept began with a series concept called "Woo." The series featured a hero code-named Redman. This series concept was shelved when another series, Unbalance, was accepted. This series eventually became Ultra Q. The Woo/Redman concept, however, continued to be refined into the first Ultraman. After 41 years Ultraman is alive and doing very well.The Ultraman series came from Tsuburaya Productions. Tsuburaya Productions was started by Eiji Tsuburaya, the special effects master behind the early Godzilla films.

       Beyond Ultraman Art and Toy Show Now Open! My artwork, toy company and toy collection are part of a major museum show in Pasadena, California. Runs from Oct 2007 to Jan 6th , 2008, is the first time Artist toys and how Japanese toys have influenced these artist from California. This show is a partnership with the LATDA Museum ( Los Angeles Toy, Doll & Amusements Museum ) and the Pasadena Museum of California Art ( PMCA) both of which are producing the show. Show is at the PMCA museum in Pasadena.

Ultraman's statistics:

Height: 40 m (130 ft)

Weight: 35,000 tons

Age: 20,000 Earth years old

Flight Speed: Mach 5

Jump Ceiling: 800 m (2,600 ft)

Running Speed: 450 km/h (280 mph)

Swimming Speed: 200 knots (230 mph)

Physical Strength: can lift a 100,000-ton tanker

Occupations: Teacher at Space University

Garrison Milky Way Office

Family Structure:

Father: Director of Space Security Board

Mother: Teacher at Ultra School

Human Form: Shin Hayata

Transformation Item: Beta Capsule

       From the beginning of Ultra Q in 1966 to the movie Ultraman Mebius & Ultraman Brothers in 2006 Ultraman has spanned an amazing 41 years. In this 41 year span there has never been the slightest drop in popularity.

      The first Ultra Q, a black-and-white 28-episode series was very much like today's The X-Files or The Twilight Zone. When Ultra Q was finished, plans were underway for a series that would be even better. An unbelievable 16 series have spawned from the first series. Ultraman thrives in the movies as well with 10 feature films produced for the big screen. Toys, Action Figures, CD's, and DVD's are available throughout the world. What has been an ICON in Japan has now spanned the globe.

      Now for the first time, Ultraman adventures have come to the wonderful world of Pachinko play! If you are not yet a fan of Ultraman, buy this machine and you are hooked!! We have not stopped playing this since bringing it back from Japan last Friday, November 16, 2007.