Toy & Model Makers
Plate M-45 · 71 stores · curated ORBIS register
Goto Hakata Ningyo hand-forms and paints fired-clay Hakata dolls in Fukuoka, continuing the city's tradition of ceramic figures. Its Kogei Gallery sells finished dolls and accepts commissions for commemorative pieces, connecting display objects with individual occasions. Hamburg's Miniatur Wunderland Shop provides another toy-shopping address, alongside the Fukuoka doll maker represented in this selection.
What makes great toy & model makers?
This plate lists 71 shops in 18 countries. Paris has the most with 10, followed by Tokyo with 7. Among these shops, 3 sell online, going by their own descriptions.
Check the age rating: look for the age marking and safety standard on the toy before buying it for a child.
Ask what it is made of: ask about the wood and the paint, especially for toys a small child may put in their mouth.
Ask about spare parts: for models and sets, ask whether replacement parts can be ordered later.
Explore toy & model makers
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