Christopher Tan x Hoho Shop Hong Kong

My latest collaboration with Hoho Shop in Hong Kong =D ... it’s a Shiba Inu =) ... you can get it here.  Any Shiba Inu owners here? Hehehe 😄 ... 

New nanoblock Tokyo Disney Resort Merchandise

Check out these new nanoblock items in Tokyo Disney Resort =D ... Cute! ^^ ... Note that these items are all manufactured as “fully built” in one piece, it does not come in the form of blocks that you assemble.

nanoblock Sumo Wrrestler

Here's my nanoblock Sumo Wrestler =) ...

nanoblock Tonkatsu

nanoblock Tonkatsu! =D ... This is one of my favorite Japanese food ... Hehehe ... During my recent Tokyo Trip, I ate at Katsukura, loved it! Also wanted to try Butagumi but didn’t have enough time ... Haha ...

nanoblock Totoro

I built this on location in PopCon Asia 2016 =) ... This is a different design from my previous Totoro =)

Video of my nanoblock Claw Machine

Here's a video for a closer look at my nanoblock Claw Machine =D ... Is it awesome or what? =P

nanoblock Claw Machine

Here's my nanoblock Claw Machine =D ... You see a lot of these in Akihabara =) ... Cute right? =P ... I used the nanoblock display case (NB_012) as part of the build and yes, I mounted some LED lights in there ... Hahaha .. 

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nanoblock Gudetama Just Woke Up

Do you feel like gudetama today? =P ... Hehehehe ...

nanoblock Wanko Soba

Here's my nanoblock Wanko Soba creation =)

My Giant nanoblock Hina Dolls

My deluxe nanoblock Hina Dolls smile emoticon ... These were commissioned for my exhibition in Liang Court mall recently. What do you think? =D

Hinamatsuri, also called Doll's Day or Girls' Day, is a special day in Japan. Hinamatsuri is celebrated each year on March 3. Platforms covered with a red carpet are used to display a set of ornamental dolls representing the Emperor, Empress, attendants, and musicians in traditional court dress of the Heian period. - From Wikipedia

My XL nanoblock Maneki Neko and Shishimai

Here is my extra large nanoblock Maneki Neko and Shishimai that was specially commissioned for my exhibition in Liang Court mall in Singapore recently =)

The maneki-neko is a common Japanese figurine (lucky charm, talisman) which is often believed to bring good luck to the owner. In modern times, they are usually made of ceramic or plastic. The figurine depicts a cat (traditionally a calico Japanese Bobtail) beckoning with an upright paw, and is usually displayed—often at the entrance—of shops, restaurants, pachinko parlors, and other businesses. The maneki-neko is sometimes also called the welcoming cat, lucky cat, money cat, happy cat, beckoning cat, or fortune cat in English. - From Wikipedia

Japan has a long tradition of the lion dance and the dance is known as shishi-mai (獅子舞) in Japanese. It is thought to have been imported from China during the Tang Dynasty, and became associated with celebration of Buddha's birthday. The oldest surviving lion mask, made of paulownia wood with an articulated lower jaw, is preserved in Tōdai-ji in Japan. The dance is commonly performed during the New Year where the lion dancers may be accompanied by flute and drum musicians. - From Wikipedia

My XL nanoblock Daruma and Fukusuke

Here is my extra large nanoblock Daruma and Fukusuke that was specially commissioned for my exhibition in Liang Court mall in Singapore recently =)

The Daruma doll, also known as a Dharma doll, is a hollow, round, Japanese traditional doll modeled after Bodhidharma, the founder of the Zen sect of Buddhism. These dolls, though typically red and depicting a bearded man (Dharma), vary greatly in color and design depending on region and artist. Though considered an omocha, meaning toy, Daruma has a design that is rich in symbolism and is regarded more as a talisman of good luck to the Japanese. Daruma dolls are seen as a symbol of perseverance and good luck, making them a popular gift of encouragement. - From Wikipedia

A Fukusuke doll is the depiction of a man kneeling seiza style, with a large head and a topknot. It was originally a doll enshrined in tea houses in the Edo period to bring good luck. In those days, it was considered that Fukusuke would bring "perennial youth, wealth and honor." - From Wikipedia

nanoblock Inari Torii Gates

If you have travelled to Japan, you have probably seen these =) ... I hope to see the Inari Torii gates in Fushimi someday ... Hehe ..

nanoblock Baby Yotsuba!

My nanoblock Baby Yotsuba! This is much smaller compared to the previous Yotsuba I created =)

My Cat Meets Nyanboard

It's a lazy weekend and my cat Bob doesn't look too impressed with nanoblock Cat Danbo ... LOL

nanoblock nyanboard - Cat in the Danboard

My nanoblock nyanboard - Cat in the Danboard ^^ ... Saw photos of these yesterday and thought they looked really cute, so I built one =D ... Haha ...

Next Stop Tokyo!

Getting ready for my Tokyo trip =D ... Who else is in Tokyo for the International Tokyo Toy Show? =) ... It sure is going to be an interesting week ahead ^^

Very Mini nanoblock Kumamon

This is probably as small as I can make Kumamon and he still looks cute =D ... He's less than 5cm tall! ^^

nanoblock Yotsuba!

Having created so many variations of Danbo, I guess it was time for me to create Yotsuba! So here she is ^^

nanoblock Danbo X Domokun

Danbo is turning into Domo ... Hahahaa ^^ ... So is it Danmo or Dobo? LOL ... What other Danbo crossovers do you think would be cool?