Auto shows are places of intense creativity. With all the beautiful cars on display, every exhibit is hard pressed to come up with something new or intensely creative tonstand out.

Juls Curt Tan shows off the scale model FJ Cruiser patterned after Atoy Llave’s own service. (photo by Ira V. Panganiban)

However, tonight, November 30 2017, at the opening day of the Manila Auto Salon, I come across another unique creativity.

The scale model FJ Cruiser that has even the logos of Atoys sponsors. (photo by Ira V. Panganiban)

This boy, Juls Curt Tan, has been a game of our friend Atoy Llave since he was about three years old. Juls has been going to auto shows where Atoy has a display. He loves Atoy’s creativity

A surprised Atoy showing off his scale model FJ Cruiser. (photo by Ira V. Panganiban)

Tonight though, he surprised Atoy with his own brilliance. Juls arrived with an offering that is not only original but a labor of love.

Jules created an exact replica of Atoy’s personal service FJ Cruiser in miniature size.

The scale model replica created by Juls sits on the hood of the original FJ. (photo by Ira V. Panganiban)

You’d say it’s not really that hard because he can buy one? But this boy crafted the scale model car with his own hands. Okay, he actually had help, but from kids his age!

You can actually read the tiny words on the side of the FJ Cruiser.(photo by Ira V. Panganiban)

See the detail? Why even the logo of Black Rhino, our friend Sam Liuson own brand, can be seen in detail. Including all of Atoys other sponsors to boot

And kids like him are what makes a show like Manila Auto Salon shine every year.