Lance Ikegawa has been making monsters and other critters for over 20 years. He has built countless werewolves; Yellow Submarine's Blue Meanie Boss; Kon and Saijin Komamura from Bleach; a giant, burnt croissant for Yakitate; Darkstalker's Jon Talbain; Wargs, griffins, and a giant snow demon Disney princess.

He lives in Los Angeles with his two bordercollies.