nanoblock Polaroid SX-70 OneStep

Here is the latest addition to my vintage nanoblock camera series =D ... It's the Polaroid SX-70 OneStep =) ... How many of you here have used one of these? 

nanoblock Award 2016 Prizes

Just received my prizes for winning the award of excellence (Tatsujin Division) in nanoblock Award 2016 =) ... Big thanks to Kawada ^^

A closer look at the cool medal and certificate I received

Chris Speaks at TEDx Sunway University

It was really fun being part of TEDx Sunway University =D ... I spoke about nanoblock for art & design. Hopefully, I didn't put anyone to sleep ... Hahahahaa ^^ ... Big thanks to the team in TEDxSunwayUniversity for having me and doing a excellent job of organising the event =) 

That's another life goal checked! =D

Watch the full video over here.

Group photo of all speakers and organising team

Thanks to my friends Michael and Melvin for the photos! =D

BOOK: The Art of Nano Bricks

I have been wanting to do this for a really long time, but the plan always got pushed back due to crazy work schedules. Finally, I was able to put it together, so here it is! =D ... Many of you have asked for it, so you know what to do =P

This forty page photobook features over 80 photos of my nanoblock creations and a short write up. It is professionally printed on 190g quality photo paper. I will autograph each copy and even personalise it with your name (if you wish) =)

Bonus: 3 randomly selected pieces of 4R prints of my designs comes with this book!

To order, please use the appropriate link below. Price is INCLUSIVE of shipping =D

SOLD OUT
You can still go ahead and place an order below. If there are 
any cancellations, you will be in the waiting list to get it =)

Malaysia (Price RM32) : Click here to order

International (Price USD11): Click here to order

I only printed 60 copies for this first batch, so, available while stocks last =)

Also, you don't pay anything when placing your order. I will manually process your order and email you the actual invoice with payment information. International orders can be paid by Paypal/Credit card. 

Thank you for your support!

My nanoblock Macau Exhibition in Hong Kong

My nanoblock Macau is currently being exhibited in Shun Tak Centre, Hong Kong until August 21, 2016 ... Here's a closer look =)

I was in Hong Kong the past week to do the setup for the event, do media interviews and also participate in the launch event =D ... That's me putting everything together until after midnight on Sunday ... Hahahaa ... 

Here are more photos of my creation =)

Says.com Talks About Chris

Thanks to Says.com for the wonderful writeup =D ... The article has already gotten close to a thousand likes ^^ ... Check it out here.

50,000 Fans On Facebook!

Hard to believe, it has been more than 5 years since I started my Facebook page, and it has been 2 years since I went full time =) ... It has been an amazing ride ... travelled to many places, met lots of people, see lots of new things ... and having my own Japanese food series official nanoblock sets coming out next week is a fantastic way to mark this milestone =D

Thank you all so much for your support over the years! You guys were amazing! =) ... Cheers!

Another Milestone

Today, my Facebook Page just crossed 25,000 fans and my Instagram just passed 5,000 followers =D ... It has been an amazing journey and I am really grateful for all your support =) ... Thank You! 

Limited Edition Blocky Bear By Christopher Tan

UPDATE (Jan 18, 3.30pm) : The Limited Edition Blocky Bear : Lovely Surprise is completely SOLD OUT in just 25 hours! Thank you all so much for the overwhelming support! If you want to be put on waiting list if there are any cancellations, please click here.

How would you like to own an exclusive piece of my original work? Good news! You can! =D ... Introducing my newest creation ... Blocky Bear! 

There will only be 100 sets made for this very limited edition creation from Christopher Tan. This set comes with over 230 nanoblock bricks, instructions and uniquely numbered certificate in a small plastic box.

Contents of the box

Every step of the process, from the blocky bear design, shooting photos of the instructions, designing the packaging, sorting the bricks, signing the certificates to shipping it out and more, is done by Chris himself.

By buying this item, you are helping to support the work of an artist directly and you get a very exclusive designer nanoblock set!

Here is the video showing all the work that went into making this limited edition item.

You can order it now by clicking here (Note: No payment is required to order, you will receive an invoice later). The price is RM79.90 (about USD22.50) and shipping worldwide by Registered Airmail (trackable) is only around USD3. For Malaysia, shipping is RM6 by PosLaju. It will be shipped out starting Jan 19, 2015. 

International buyers can pay by Paypal or Credit Card. Malaysian buyers can pay by bank-transfer/bank-in (Maybank). 

Only 100 sets will be made, so order yours now before it's gone!

Disclaimer: nanoblock® is a trademark of Kawada, which does not sponsor, authorize or endorse this product. This product is designed and released by Christopher Tan. It is not an official nanoblock set from Kawada. However, the bricks included in this designer set are original nanoblock bricks.

My Interview with Creative Home X Magazine

I passed by Popular Bookstore this morning on the way out to get breakfast and look what I saw! =D ... My interview with Creative Home X magazine (Malaysia) just came out in the June 2014 issue ^^ ... Thanks to Melissa for a fun interview =)