G-FEST XVI: Day One

Photos by Armand Vaquer

Yesterday at G-FEST went good with no snags. The opening ceremonies were enjoyable with a tribute video of Kenji Sahara's career shown. Robert Troch, Stan Hyde, Kevin Horne and others held their sessions. Joerg Buttgereit's Monsterland was enthusiastically received.

The dealers room opened to brisk business.

Also, at the Pickwick Theater, Mr. Sahara introduced the movie. Incidentally, there's now a wooden platform covering the orchestra pit, in case someone gets the urge to do an impromptu swan dive.

Here's a few photos:

Above, mouth-watering toys await in the dealers room.

Above, Kenji Sahara at opening ceremonies.

Above, a fan makes a statement.

Above, J. D. Lees introduces Mr. Sahara before Sahara introduces "The Mysterians" at the Pickwick Theater.