PreservedDragons

The Art of Marten Go aka MGO. Character Artist of retro & cult moments in film, TV & more to come.

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Happy New Year, my dragons!
This is going to be a great year for us!
Year of the Dragon!

Energized and ready to pump out new character artworks to my ever growing lineup. Here is just a taste of what's coming, plus more statue making of Bruce Lee's and Bloodsport characters.

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52 years ago today, on July 20, 1973, the world lost a great man—but his light lives on in our hearts forever. #brucelee #rip #李小龍

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Happy 79! To a movie legend and icon, Sylvester Stallone! An incredible role model and motivator he has been to never give up on doing what is best for you. Thank you so much!

#stallone #slystallone #hbd #rocky #rambo

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Canada Day celebration continues!
Hailing from #Calgary, #Alberta, #Canada, a very huge Happy 68 to our very own, Bret Hart!

“I’m the best there is, the best there was, and the best there ever will be.” ~ Bret ‘The Hitman’ Hart

Legend.

#hbd #brethart #prowrestling

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Today, Pat Morita ‘Mr. Miyagi’ would have turned 93!
Happy Birthday! We never forget how much you made us laugh, as well. Banzai!

#hbd #happybirthday #patmorita #mrmiyagi #karatekid #rip

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Sensei Benny ‘The Jet’ Urquidez turned 73!
Happy Birthday!

The fight scenes Benny & Jackie did in Wheels on Meals & Dragons Forever are legendary!

Would be incredible if they did 1 more… don’t even need to fight… that would be their trilogy 🔥

#bennyurquidez #hbd

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Happy 77th Birthday to the legendary Master Ninja, Sho Kosugi!

1986-87 was a life changing time moving to a new house, leaving behind childhood friends & starting junior high at a new school.

Sho’s movies helped ease the transition.

#hbd #shokosugi #ninja #badass #karate

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To all dads out there, have an A-wesome day!!

And to older adults like myself whose dads are still in good health, please cherish these moments with them. Yes, even the strict, stubborn dads like Jackie Chan’s in Legend of the Drunken Master 😁

#fathersday #jackiechan #Fathers

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Happy 88th Birthday to the screen legend, Morgan Freeman!

So many iconic roles and a voice I hear in my head anytime I want. Of all his movies, the one I revisit most often now is: Oblivion. It is truly an underrated modern science fiction masterpiece.

#morganfreeman #hbd

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Happy 95th Birthday, Clint Eastwood!!
The film legend is an unstoppable force!

I watched Juror #2 on the plane and quite enjoyed it.
No way is it his last film as a director. Let it be a western 🙏

#hbd #ClintEastwood #legend #badass

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This is shocking and I'm saddened that Peter Kwong, the actor who played "RAIN" has passed away in his sleep overnight at the age of 73.

Peter, will forever be to me, RAIN, the coolest cat, ever with long locks to wear a two piece suit! #RIP

#bigtroubleinlittlechina #PeterKwong

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It’s true love when couples share clothing.

#truelove #brucelee #tvshow #longstreet #70s

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“Tomorrow, we leave for the Kumite.”

~ Chong Li’s Trainer

#boloyeung #chongli #bloodsport #martialarts

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Happy 70th to the legendary action god, Chow Yun-Fat! L

No actor has made me shed more tears than this man, ever, period. These roles in his prime have stood the test of time and will continue to intrigue and inspire generations to come.

#hbd #chowyunfat #週潤發 #badass #legend

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Ready for BEST OF THE BEST 5?!

Alex Grady & Tommy Lee are back together since BOTB 2 in 1993 🤯

How good do these guys look? 🔥🔥

#bestofthebest #ericrobrts #philliprhee #reunion #martialarts #taekwondo #karate #tkd #artist #art

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This is huge! Straight from the legend Dae Han Park Simon Rhee ! Incredible to see how youthful and healthy they all are 🔥 Phillip Rhee & Eric Roberts will always be Tommy Lee & Alex Grady of the US National Karate Teeeeeeam!

#bestofthebest #philliprhee #simonrhee #ericroberts

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@Kelza_ Thanks my man 🙏

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What an honour it was to be at Avenue of Stars, Hong Kong 🙏 Better than I expected. Why do I like Bruce Lee?
I was born 1 year after his passing on July 20th. A lot more artwork is coming!

#brucelee #hongkong #avenueofstars #李小龍 #victoriaharbour

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Here in Hong Kong!
1st time visiting my mom’s birthplace. Don’t know why its taken so long to visit, feeling ashamed, but loving it, even in 🌧️

Today I went to #brucelee high school, St. Francis Xavier’s College to see the plaque. Absolutely loved it! 👏

#hongkong #香港

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& a unique talent.

I am forever attached to Val & The Saint since 1997 when I decided to create my Artist name, Marten (originally Martin) based off his black shaded, mysterious disguise known as Martin de Porres.

Love you, Val!

#valkilmer #rip #walkoffame #hollywoodstar

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It blows my mind that Val Kilmer, doesn’t have a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. I hope he is considered now & perhaps his fanclubs could raise funds to make it happen.
Just look at all these characters he portrayed from ONE movie, The Saint. The man was truly a genius
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