From humble beginnings, a passion for scrap metal and old engines has blossomed into a thriving career for Mr. Pairote Tanomwong, the owner of Baan Huk Len. What started as a hobby, displaying his creations at home, soon attracted attention and requests to purchase. This led to selling his work through friends' shops in Pattaya. In 2004, Mr. Pairote took the plunge and began creating custom-designed metal sculptures for export. In 2011, Baan Huk Len relocated its workshop to Ang Thong province and opened its doors to visitors.

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The robots at the house are mostly made of steel and are inspired by various movies such as Transformers, Predator, Star Wars, Alien, etc., or are strange-looking robots from science fiction novels. The robots are produced in various sizes, ranging from large robots of 2-4 meters to small robots.

The construction of some steel figures can take 2-3 months, from the initial stage of carving the mold to cutting and grinding the metal into the desired shape, welding and finishing. This process is carried out in stages, such as the head, torso, arms, and legs, which are then assembled to form the complete figure as per the design.

The spacious parking lot in front of the Robot House can accommodate dozens of cars. The yellow fence is decorated with robot patterns. The entrance fee to the Robot House is 20 baht per person. There are slots for inserting two 10-baht coins, and then pushing the revolving door to enter one at a time. However, if you do not have 10-baht coins prepared, there is a coin exchange machine next to the door. Small children can be carried through the door. Elderly people who use canes or disabled people who cannot use the revolving door can call the number provided to have the staff open the special entrance door for them free of charge.

Entering through the front gate, a large blue figure stands welcoming you beside the coffee shop. As you walk deeper, you will see various steel figures lined up on both sides, including superheroes, science fiction demons, and various animals. Inside the main building, there are various steel artworks on display, such as portraits of King Rama V and IX, created by hammering pins one by one to form an image.

The Giant Robots in the cartoon "Giant" are on display on both the first and second floors of the building. These include the powerful giant robot, the giant robot, and many others. There is also a small motorcycle made of steel for children to play on, and seats for taking pictures with the robots.

In one corner, there is a souvenir shop selling small metal figurines. There are many different designs to choose from, and the prices vary depending on the level of detail.

The House of Iron Dolls is not just a collection of eerie and frightening figures. On the other side of the main building, a traditional Thai house on a concrete base houses a collection of gentler iron dolls compared to those seen elsewhere. On the front lawn of the Thai house, a flock of colorful sheep and cartoon characters from the Minions movie are arranged as a photo opportunity.

The interior of the Thai house features a Buddha statue and a Ganesha statue made of iron.

Behind the exhibition area of the steel figures is a creative workspace. Outsiders are prohibited from entering. Staff are busy building and moving parts of the steel figures, which must be quite heavy as they are using a small forklift to lift them.

Upon exiting the building and turning towards the side of the coffee shop, a vast open space emerges. Rows of metal figures stand in this area, including vibrantly painted robots, various types of dinosaurs, and other large creatures.

The Iron Doll House is a great place to stop by on your way, especially if you are with children. You will probably see them having fun running around looking at the dolls and telling you which movie they are from, what kind of animal they are, or what kind of dinosaur they are. And each time you visit the Iron Doll House, you may see different dolls, as some of them are made to order. Once they are finished and displayed for a while, they will probably be delivered to the customer. The ones that you can see all the time are the prototype robots that are made as examples.

The Iron Doll House is located on the Asian Highway (Highway 32), inbound lane, at kilometer 55.5.

41/2, Moo 6, Talat Kruat Subdistrict, Mueang District, Ang Thong Province

Phone number: 08-1339-3345

Open daily from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

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