Japanese miniature craft artist Rieko Tanaka shows off her 18mm tall wooden handmade "Gundam" character from the popular Japanese television animation series at Design Festa in Tokyo October 24, 2009. Design Festa is Asia's biggest international art event, open to anyone who wants to exhibit their creative talent, according to the organiser. Reuters Pictures 1 month ago

Japanese miniature craft artist Rieko Tanaka shows off her 18mm tall wooden handmade "Gundam" character from the popular Japanese television animation series at Design Festa in Tokyo October 24, 2009. Design Festa is Asia's biggest international art event, open to anyone who wants to exhibit their creative talent, according to the organiser.

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