Clapton
Clapton (クラプトン, Kuraputon) was a stingray-like Kaiju from an unaired Ultra Q episode, "Oil SOS."
Subtitle: Oil Monster (オイル怪獣, Oiru Kaijū)
History[]
Ultra Q[]
Though not much is known, Clapton was a stingray Kaiju which lived underneath the sea floor. Its main food was the petroleum located there.
Trivia[]
- Clapton's prop was later reused for Bostang, another massive stingray beast.
- The episode that Clapton debuted and his favoring of oil would be reused for Pestar in the original Ultraman series.
- Though he never appeared canonically, Clapton was mentioned as one of the components for Belyudra's left arm according to Shogakukan Magazine 2009: Ultra Galaxy Legend Ultra Complete Works, pages 78-81, "Hundred-body Monster Belyudra Complete Capture".
- Despite being unused, Bostang still recieved a model kit which featured a smaller Clapton and a larger Bostang. The model kit is extremely rare, though.
Data[]
- Stats
- Height: Unknown
- Weight: Unknown
- Origin: Underneath the sea floor
- Powers and Weapons
- Oil Consumption: Through unknown means, Clapton can consume oil as a food.
- Adept Swimmer: Being an aquatic monster, Clapton can swim at a moderate speed.
- Nasal Drill: It is assumed that Clapton can use the spine on his nose as a battering ram, or as a drill like the later Kaiju Gubila.
Gallery[]
Clapton's original concept art