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Intricate process creates characters that look as cool now as they did in the 8-bit and 16-bit eras.
These “gathered threads” have leapt through time and space to return as popular fashion accessories.
This behind-the-scenes look might make it seem like a tiny house of horrors, but the results are too cute for words!
Exploring the many ways wood pieces can slot into each other is the most strangely satisfying experience we’ve had today!
Whether you’re a kid experiencing the martial arts classic for the first time, or a Vegeta-loving veteran fan with a receding hairline, you’ll look great in these.
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