Friday, June 10, 2011

Miyazakitopia - Hayao Miyazaki figures created in LEGO by Ochre Jelly/Studio Ghibli (Iain Heath)



Miyazakitopia by Ochre Jelly (Iain Heath)
As IMDB says: "Nickname: the Japanese Walt Disney....  Hayao Miyazaki is one of Japan's greatest animation directors. The entertaining plots, compelling characters, and breathtaking animation in his films have earned him international renown from critics as well as public recognition within Japan. The Walt Disney Company's commitment to introduce the films to the rest of the world will let more people appreciate the high-quality works he has given the movie-going public."


Hayao Miyazaki is the director of such classic animation films as Howl's Moving Castle (2004), Spirited Away (2001), Princess Mononoke (1997) and Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind (1984).
"In addition to animation, Miyazaki also draws manga. His major work was the Nausicaä manga."

Iain Heath (Studio Ghibli / Ochre Jelly) created his Miyazakitopia (above) for Brickcon 2010, where it received the award for "Big in Japan - Best Overall" award (...which ironcially he also designed!). Details and individual figures can be seen at Flickr. Other LEGO MOCs based on Miyazaki's animation can be seen at the MOCpages link below.
links:
   imdb.com Hayao Miyazaki
   Ochre Jelly's Flickr photostream
   miyazakitopia by Ochre Jelly at Flickr
   mocpages.com Studio Ghibli

Miyazakitopia by Ochre Jelly
Princess Mononoke by Ochre Jelly