Made in Japan: Sci-fi Tin Toys
How resiliency, opportunity and creativity combined to evolve Japan’s tin toy industry to new heights.
A place to learn and share history and stories about the golden age of Japanese sci-fi tin toys - where nostalgia, futurism and creativity intersect - and explore their refined aesthetic and cultural significance. Join us in celebrating these iconic creations from the past - and the future.
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A brief but growing list of recommended books about sci-fi tin toys from my personal collection.
Tin Robots and Fine Art
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