Torpedo Rollers

A couple months back my digital camera died. Finally have a new one, ready to upload some new posts and keep this blog updated on a more frequent basis.

This post is about the popular Torpedo Roller. These great floats come from the Tohoku region of northern, Japan. They are always found mixed in with normal Tohoku rollers. With the exception of Kanji rollers, it seems to be one of the most favorite styles of rollers. While "fairly common" in float collections in the states, they are extremely difficult to find in Japan. Probably because they are so old and the fishermen who used them and their shacks are long gone.

The picture is my collection of torpedo rollers. The upper right roller is the most common color torpedo found. My favorite is the purple one that I recently aquired in a trade. Thanks Tom!