{"product_id":"maker-faire-2026","title":"Maker Faire 2026","description":"\u003csection class=\"block image-block\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"image\"\u003e\n\u003ca data-fancybox-type=\"image\" href=\"[product-image:916c03c2-4380-463f-a2d6-b35e039d4200.jpg]\" rel=\"gallery\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"full-width\" src=\"[product-image:916c03c2-4380-463f-a2d6-b35e039d4200.jpg]\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/section\u003e \u003csection class=\"block paragraph-block\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e Smart Doll will be exhibiting at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bayarea.makerfaire.com\/#\/?lang=en\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMaker Faire Bay Area\u003c\/a\u003e on September 25–27 2026 at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/Th5ZbyF7B24Mz1h46\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHistoric Mare Island\u003c\/a\u003e in Vallejo, California. \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/section\u003e \u003csection class=\"block paragraph-block\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e Maker Faire is a celebration of creativity, engineering, art and technology—a giant show-and-tell where makers, artists, engineers, hobbyists and educators share what they’ve built. From giant robots and kinetic sculptures to electronics, cosplay, vehicles, 3D printing and handmade crafts, it’s a great day out for families and anyone curious about how things are made. \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/section\u003e \u003csection class=\"block paragraph-block\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e We’ll be bringing a selection of Smart Dolls in both \u003cstrong\u003eSofubi\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eCortex\u003c\/strong\u003e for folks to see up close, along with a few samples you’re welcome to handle. The Smart Doll team and I will be there throughout the event to answer questions and chat about creative uses, including photography, animation, robotics, cosplay, and product design. \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/section\u003e \u003csection class=\"block paragraph-block\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e If you’re a creator, educator or maker and think Smart Doll could play a role in your next project, we’d love to chat. We’ve previously donated Smart Dolls to STEM and art programs and would be happy to explore similar initiatives with schools, makerspaces and educational organizations. \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/section\u003e \u003csection class=\"block paragraph-block\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e We won’t have Smart Dolls for sale at the event—our focus is on demonstrations, conversations, and meeting everyone. :-) \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/section\u003e \u003csection class=\"block paragraph-block\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e Smart Doll is participating as a Maker Faire sponsor, helping support an event that celebrates making, learning, and sharing ideas. As a sponsor, we were given a promo code to share with our community. Use “Smartdolls” when buying tickets at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bayarea.makerfaire.com\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/bayarea.makerfaire.com\/\u003c\/a\u003e for a small discount—or don’t use it if you’d rather put the extra few dollars toward supporting Maker Faire. \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/section\u003e \u003csection class=\"block paragraph-block\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e On a first-come, first-served basis, we’ll also be giving away Smart Doll-sized Backstage Passes if you bring your Smartie to display at the booth. \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/section\u003e \u003csection class=\"block paragraph-block\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e We’ll be flying in a little early for our usual road trip, exploring more of beautiful California and Nevada. This time we’ll be stopping in Sacramento and Reno along the way. \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/section\u003e \u003csection class=\"block paragraph-block\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e Hope to see you there! \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/section\u003e \u003csection class=\"block paragraph-block\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e Check out the video below for a taste of Maker Faire 🙂 \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/section\u003e \u003csection class=\"block embed-block\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"embed embed-responsive-wrapper\" style=\"padding-bottom: 56.25%\"\u003e\n\u003ciframe allow=\"accelerometer; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen frameborder=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/8FVrXsEZm88\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/section\u003e \u003csection class=\"block heading-block\"\u003e\u003ch4 class=\"text-uppercase\"\u003eDeets\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003c\/section\u003e \u003csection class=\"block paragraph-block\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e Friday, Sept. 26th\u003cbr\u003e Showtime 10:00 am – 3:00 pm \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/section\u003e \u003csection class=\"block paragraph-block\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e Saturday, Sept. 27th\u003cbr\u003e Showtime 10:00 am – 5:00 pm \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/section\u003e \u003csection class=\"block paragraph-block\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e Sunday, Sept. 28th\u003cbr\u003e Showtime 10:00 am – 5:00 pm \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/section\u003e \u003csection class=\"block paragraph-block\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e Venue address: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/Th5ZbyF7B24Mz1h46\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e560 Nimitz Ave, Vallejo, CA 94592, USA\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/section\u003e \u003csection class=\"block paragraph-block\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e Maker Faire is offering discounts on accommodation when booking through their links n codes on their site: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bayarea.makerfaire.com\/#\/venue?lang=en\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/bayarea.makerfaire.com\/#\/venue?lang=en\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/section\u003e \u003csection class=\"block embed-block\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"embed embed-responsive-wrapper\" style=\"padding-bottom: 56.25%\"\u003e\n\u003ciframe allowfullscreen frameborder=\"0\" loading=\"lazy\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m14!1m8!1m3!1d144909.66307944828!2d-122.3389935!3d38.1207155!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x80857498d4d71b21%3A0x7ba95279e177d1b4!2s560%20Nimitz%20Ave%2C%20Vallejo%2C%20CA%2094592%2C%20USA!5e1!3m2!1sen!2sjp!4v1786069179482!5m2!1sen!2sjp\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Smart Doll Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48965055643802,"sku":"PV-48965055643802","price":0.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0582\/0997\/files\/IMG_20260807_100315_cb720e1b-a470-4ffd-8bc5-0cdad354d294.jpg?v=1786066005","url":"https:\/\/shop.smartdoll.jp\/products\/maker-faire-2026","provider":"Smart Doll Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}