Hey, guys! From January 15th to March 15th, 2015, I was lucky and privileged enough to be taken around Japan to meet amazing artists and visit incredilbe factories, all revolving around the world of sofubi. In the link provided, are seven blog posts made, with brief introductions and small captions per photo. Hopefully you guys enjoy readin' up on 'em and viewing the images! Thanks!

http://lulubelltoys.com/blogs/news

Great cover story, very awesome! Thanks

Thanks for the reports, good stuff! Get any hunting done while you were over?

Thanks so much for your time and attention, guys!

I did, actually! Most of what I came home with was various Secret Base/Gargamel fighters and Kumon, though I did also snag some Grody Shogun, Cure Toys, a Funk Shit and Obake Dogs. There was an *unbelievable* amount of everything, but I certainly had to conserve funds and MANY places elsewhere to put them into!

Sounds great, man! And I forgive you for not visiting Buta's studio or asking me for my shopping list.

Ha! Duly noted, and will be sure to be included, should I make my way back out!

Ill say it again SO AWESOME and hope one day be able to visit japan. The write ups and photos were great, definitely read them and came back a few times. Thanks again for sharing Robert!

Thanks so much for your time, compliments and returns to the pages, Drew! I certainly do hope to be able to do that again sometime!!!

I'm jealous

Thanks for sharing your experiences.
The pictures sure help in understanding all the work that goes into these toys that we love to collect.

What a rad opportunity. Thanks for sharin'!

Thank you guys, very much! My time spent there was absolutely surreal. Getting to see what goes into toys we love, covet and collect so dearly from the ground up gave me an all new appreciation on the highest scale!

It was great to read those informative articles coupled with their inspiring behind the scene pics. There's some real treasures in those shots. It gives us more insight into the craft and dedicated blood, sweat, and tears that goes into our sofubi.

That's very interesting! Thank you for sharing. Glad we still have all these people working in the toy making business!

Thank you guys! I was extremely privileged and grateful to be given such an intimate opportunity, and I couldn't be happier that my shared experience is providing similar reactions across the board(no pun intended)!

Thanks so much for these posts, especially the mold making ones.

Thanks for sharing Robert I really enjoy the posts but specially the two of the Kamijo Factory, great place to visit and work .

Best regards!

Thank you guys for taking the time to read and reply! The mold factory, I'd have to say, was the most eye opening, for sure!