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Explore the artistry of Marusan's Japanese sofubi soft vinyl toys. Bringing Godzilla collectibles and Kaiju figures to life. This story delves into the rich history of one of the oldest sofubi manufacturers, and showcases the skilled artisans and passionate collectors behind these cherished collectibles. Learn about the creation process, the cultural significance, and the enduring appeal of these soft vinyl masterpieces that captivate fans worldwide. #Toys #Japan #Travel Director - Christopher Bobyn Producer - Yu Minobe Translations - Yu Minobe Editor - Steven Kelly Graphics - Will Minns 00:00 - Intro 00:20 - What is sofubi? 00:49 - The history of Marusan 01:41 - Godzilla is born 02:13 - How is sofubi made? 02:46 - The 86 year old sofubi painter 03:33 - The American sofubi collector 05:10 - Not just a male industry... 06:44 - Sofubi shopping: Nakano Broadway 07:56 - Conclusion Got a story idea for us? Shoot us an email at pitch [at] GreatBigStory [dot] com 📧 Get exclusive GBS items from our online store 🛒 👉 SUBSCRIBE: NOTIFICATIONS: Make sure you enable the 🔔 to get notified about our latest video publishes. SUPPORT THE CHANNEL: Follow us on Instagram: Check us out on TikTok: @greatbigstory Join us on Snapchat: Follow us on Facebook: Give us a shout on Twitter: Sign up to our newsletter:
