Cometdebris' Artist Profile Card (Left) & Art Card "Tokoji Seijin" (Right)
TAH: Your profile card features an awesome picture of you as a young boy standing in front of a statue of Ultraman. Where was this picture taken, and what do you remember about this day?
KH: I actually do not know where that photo was taken. I just know it was taken somewhere in or around Tokyo. I also do not specifically remember taking the photo. What I do remember is how much Japanese toys and characters meant to me growing up. Those same toys influence me today.
TAH: What was the inspiration for Tokoji Seijin? What does “Tokoji Seijin” translate to?
KH: The name Tokoji Seijin does not really have much meaning. “Seijin” however translates to something like alien, something from space. Those familiar with the mythical Japanese creature “kappa” will probably see a resemblance. And just like kappa, the origin of Tokoji Seijin is not known. Is he animal? An alien? Maybe even a robot? Who knows?
A Customized Original Art Card by Cometdebris
TAH: Did you, or do you, collect trading cards? If so, which ones, and do you have a favorite?
KH: I collected the original Star Wars cards back in school, the ones with the green and yellow borders. Those probably got me into cards. From there, I collected Indiana Jones cards, then Garbage Pail Kids. And I love the Wacky Packages series. Though I’m not super serious about collecting these days, I still have my original collection of Star Wars and Indiana Jones cards. And sometimes I get repro cards.
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