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'ANG TALENT NG PINOY PWEDE RIN PANTAPAT SA IBANG BANSA' 🇵🇭

A mecha toy designer built a four-feet action figure based on "Voltes V: Legacy", the Philippine adaptation of the hit Japanese animated series "Voltes V."

Kris Michaelson Morato, a toy collector and designer from Malolos, Bulacan, showcased on social media his finished work of the popular character that took him three months to create.

"Bilang Pinoy nakaka-proud na meron tayong ipagmamalaking teleserye na pang world-class at bilang support sa Voltes V Legacy, naisipan ko gumawa ng isang medyo hawig na Voltes V na gawang Pinoy," Morato said in an interview with the Philippine STAR.

Morato has been making action figures for three years and prefers used materials in his creations. His Voltes V model was made of rubber matting, a major component of his works, old pens, a mouse pad, sintra board, and wood.

He also has his own toy shop where he displays his collection and a YouTube channel where he gets positive comments from foreign viewers.

"Simula nung bata mahilig po talaga ako sa laruan hanggang ngayon kaso ang mamahal na ng mga laruan ngayon, 'di na kaya ng bulsa kaya naisipan ko rin gumawa na lang ng mga paborito kong robot noong panahon ng 80's and 90's na napapanood ko nung bata pa ako," he said.

Morato also urged fellow toy enthusiasts to be resourceful in their craft.

"Gusto ko rin ma-inspire ang mga mahilig sa laruan na 'di kaya bumili dahil mahal. Nasa paligid lang ng bahay nila ang materyales para makagawa ka ng gusto mong o iniidolo [nilang] super hero na robot. At kahit .0001% makatulong tayo makabawas ng basura," he said. (Photos courtesy of Kris Michaelson Morato)