Chibi Style, Part 2: Techniques to Build Cute

Chibi Style, Part 2: Techniques to Build Cute

We resume our chat with Javier Soravilla and Mike Dung, pioneering builders of expressive “chibi style” LEGO characters, and learn more about all the techniques they use to build them.

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"Gettin’ Chibi Wit It": A Chat with Javier Soravilla and Mike Dung

"Gettin’ Chibi Wit It": A Chat with Javier Soravilla and Mike Dung

What is chibi style? We chat with Javier Soravilla and Mike Dung, pioneering builders of the expressive LEGO characters, and learn about the chibi building community.

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Builder Showcase - Mike Dung

Builder Showcase - Mike Dung

One of the things I most love about the AFOL community is it knows no borders and speaks a common language. I have contact with builders from all over the world, and very much enjoy sharing their work on this blog. Through it I have made friends in so many countries I've lost count. It also exposes me to different pop culture, that while I may not completely understand, I can totally appreciate. One of these builders is Mike Dung. He's one of the reigning kings of manga builders, and his lovely characters are responsible for a great many Google searches  on my part, but all worth it.

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