Believe it or not, these aren’t anime drawings–they’re stunning Gundam models
The world of plastic Mobile Suit Gundam (referred to as Gunpla, a portmanteau of “Gundam” and “plastic model”) is filled with talented hobbyists, but professional…
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Japanese airsoft player dazzles with incredible body armor evolution
Usually simply called airsoft in other countries, survival games (called “sabage” for short) are what Japan calls the competitive team hobby of pitting two teams…
Japanese artist crafts mecha-inspired traditional oni demon masks
Japanese oddity retailer Village Vanguard has definitely tried their hand at eccentric masks before, including polygon animal heads and almost terrifyingly realistic anime masks. Now…
The Incredible Sci-Fi and Fantasy Illustrations of Japanese Character Designer PALOW
Japanese character designer impresses with stunning artwork. Many of talented Japanese artists that have gained popularity on social media tend to explore larger themes through…
This Full-Sized Unicorn Gundam Statue Is A Must-See Tokyo Attraction
By now, many visitors to Tokyo and anime fans have heard of the full-sized Gundam statue in the Odaiba area of Tokyo. While the previous…
Curious Cats Adopt Lifelike NieR: Automata Model As Their Adorable Guardian
Part of the intrigue of the world of Square Enix’s NieR: Automata is discovering mechanical creatures that show behavior that isn’t quite as mindless and…
Japanese Designer And Welder Couple Team Up To Create Awesome Cardboard Mecha For Cat
We’ve seen some of Japan’s incredible cardboard artists apply their craft to feline goods, including an awesome DIY sushi restaurant house for their cat, as…
This Toy Story Voltron Figure Is The Best Way To Battle Kaiju!
Sometimes a combination comes along that is so insane it just makes sense. Such is the case with this amazing Voltron-esque collectible figure made out…