Thomas Blanks has been a fan of Science Fiction and Fantasy, specifically the Kaiju genre and classic horror since he was a young teen. Through several visits to Japan, via the USMC, and in his personal time, he has become more and more interested in the various stories, films, comics, games, and art of Godzilla. He has hosted numerous panels on various aspects of Godzilla for the past 16 years at several conventions throughout the southeast. He always gives away at least one item from his collection at every panel as a way to continue interest in newcomers for Godzilla and other Kaiju.