Pokémon artist turns Rowlet into adorably lifelike beach buddy
We’ve seen some lifelike Pokémon sculptures from talented artists around the world, but the creations of Nendoyorishin (Twitter, YouTube) stand out not only for their…
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Modeler’s Gundam bonsai sculptures look like the ruins of an epic ancient battle
Many who craft plastic Mobile Suit Gundam models (often shortened to “Gunpla” in Japanese) are able to add a special something that adds a whole…
Amazing LEGO Dragon Quest sculptures beautifully capture JRPG pixel art
For many, LEGO really are the building blocks of creativity, with the truly dedicated able to out-craft the confines of their kits and build remarkable…
Japanese hobbyist crafts stunning mechanized Gundam figure out of LEGO
The world of “Gunpla” (a portmanteau of “Gundam” and “plastic model”) Mobile Suit Gundam models in Japan is filled with talented hobbyists. We’ve seen many…
Japanese wire artist’s gorgeous koi sculpture swims with lifelike detail
Talented Japanese wire artist Ko-SUKE(Twitter, Instagram) creates beautifully and intricately crafted sculptures out of bent colored wire. Their dynamic poses give them an animated nature…
Pokémon clay artist and appliance maker crafts Turtwig that looks like it jumped right out of the game
Impressive Japanese clay model maker Nendoyorishin (Twitter, YouTube) doesn’t just make amazing lifelike recreations of Pokémon as figures, but actually repurposes some into appliances that…
Diorama artist crafts genius functioning mini Japanese train station in his walls
We’ve seen some truly amazing dioramas made by Japanese artists recently, including spooky abandoned theaters, miniatures that look stunningly like anime stills, and even explorations…
Bandai’s new Gunpla Recycling Project aims to make reusable Gundam model kits
Referred to as Gunpla (a portmanteau of “Gundam” and “plastic model”), plastic Mobile Suit Gundam models have been a mainstay of Bandai’s contribution to the…
Japanese modeler shows a clever 100-yen store trick to turn your figures into frozen prisoners and warriors
Figure and acrylic modeling artist @ume_k_bou writes in his Twitter profile that his motto for his craft is “free, easy, and dirty self-satisfaction”, and a…
Hobbyist explores thalassophobia, the terror of the deep unknown sea with stunning dioramas
If you’re not aware of thalassophobia, it’s entirely possible–and reasonable–that you may have it without knowing it. It’s often generalized as a fear of the…
Artist turns Pokémon into super realistic appliances like lights and aroma dispensers
Even with so many goods, games, and tourist locations tied to the hit franchise, Pokémon fans have often fantasized about the idea of Pokémon existing…
This hobbyist’s mind-blowing models look exactly like anime stills
Japanese Twitter user and modeling enthusiast annkoromoti (@ufjmFR0BF7t5Jq7) crafts and paints many plastic models, particularly those from Mobile Suit Gundam and Macross. However, where the…
Child breaks model father was working on, mother turns it into gorgeous car ruins
Plastic modeling can be a rewarding, but frustrating hobby. Japanese Twitter user Buffy’s (@bafiwo) husband found that out when their young child accidentally broke a…
Gundam vs. Hello Kitty Collaboration Continues With Hello Kitty Gundam And Haro Modeling Figures
If you haven’t heard, the Mobile Suit Gundam’s 40th anniversary and Hello Kitty’s 45th birthday are currently being celebrated with one of the most unlikely…
Japan Will Send Gundam Models Into Space To Send Encouragement To Olympic Athletes
On Wednesday, an organizing committee of the 2020 Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games announced a collaborative effort with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency and the…