One thing I do remember is that back in the 80's, I used to get Consumer Electronics magazine, and they had a feature on all products that were only available in japan, and they did a feature on it.
I saw it and ran down to the electronics shop to have them get it for me.
It took 2 months for it to come in because it had to be imported.
Seagal was apparently a douche bag when he used to choreograph his movie fight scenes. I read somewhere that he would randomly punch/knee/kick dudes in the balls to make sure they were wearing their cups.