Okay, anyone familiar with Ultraman knows Hyata uses the Beta Capsule to transform into the monster fighter. This prop is one I would love to have and I know they used an off the shelf microphone and dressed it to serve as the prop. The show was first broadcast in 1966 so the microphone has to come from that era. I have searched high and low - ebay-japan yahoo and i've had some close calls but nothing that has matched. The head of the unit (add Bevis and Butthead laugh here) was removed from the microphone and a flash bulb was inserted to make the spark when Hyata activates it. The cage over the bulb is still similar to the ones you find on mics, but I'm not sure if it's the original -- it looks pretty flimsy, like hammered from tin or alumminum (which most of the ships were wade from - tin over wood). i would really love it if someone can tell me what brand this thing is. This is my ultimate prop and I would love to recreate one. Here are some pics and screengrabs..
first the toy by M1 on display at Ultra Fest. It's fatter than the prop but the shapes are pretty dead on - including the silver bottom
nest up a screenshot - the hand holding it is a kid who finds the capsule - note the silver bottom-which I believe unscrewed
here is one of the flash discharging -- you can see the "custom" cage here
as well as the smoke seeping out from the flashbulb
a nice clear shot of the cage and flashbulb stuffed inside
a good shot of the entire capsule -- the red button I'm sure was added where the microphone switch once was - but then again who knows
here is the unit layed across Hyata's neck - this is for approximate size
again for size - but you may also take note of the small chip at the crest of the silver bottom - damage, or was there a wire there before refit?
the chip is seen even better in this shot
Thank you for any help and imput you have to offer. I have wanted an accurate Beta Capsule for too long now and I know if I'm ever going to track down one of these my peeps here can probably help.
first the toy by M1 on display at Ultra Fest. It's fatter than the prop but the shapes are pretty dead on - including the silver bottom
nest up a screenshot - the hand holding it is a kid who finds the capsule - note the silver bottom-which I believe unscrewed
here is one of the flash discharging -- you can see the "custom" cage here
as well as the smoke seeping out from the flashbulb
a nice clear shot of the cage and flashbulb stuffed inside
a good shot of the entire capsule -- the red button I'm sure was added where the microphone switch once was - but then again who knows
here is the unit layed across Hyata's neck - this is for approximate size
again for size - but you may also take note of the small chip at the crest of the silver bottom - damage, or was there a wire there before refit?
the chip is seen even better in this shot
Thank you for any help and imput you have to offer. I have wanted an accurate Beta Capsule for too long now and I know if I'm ever going to track down one of these my peeps here can probably help.
