I watched My Neighbour Totoro for the first time just after Christmas. I wish I had seen it years ago, because it was absolutely wonderful. So seeing legorobo:waka’s model of the iconic Catbus was right up my alley! I love the somewhat simplified/blocky style…and that smile is just spot on!
But the coolest feature is definitely the movement:
Check out the full photoset for all the views.
if you haven’t seen kiki’s delivery service either, WATCH IT NOW! :)
^ To which I would add Laputa: Castle in the Sky and Ponyo, if you haven’t discovered Miyazaki with your family until now. (I also highly recommend Nausicaa of the Valley of Wind and Princess Mononoke for just the parents.)
Don’t forget Porco Rosso either!