Happy Birthday, Eiji Tsuburaya

 the visionary behind both Ultraman and Godzilla, and hence, nearly the entire Japanese sci-fi movie industry was born today in 1901.  here's just a few images of his "children".   thank you, Eiji-san for everything.

 one of the best Godzilla suits! it was the first one I ever saw.  still awesome after 50 years.