Maybe there are lead free metal and resin mines in the area, so its easier to get hold of...
Hence so many miniature companies congregate there.
Or like moths to a flame they are attracted by the pale light, darkened skies, smell of resin curing, metal melting and lets not forget the rubber or the silicon. mmm rubber...vulcanizing.
But he is back "home" after much disaster.
After his comments earlier this year of simply shutting up and giving up, I think he is doing better than could have been imagined or expected of the situation, and its great he is managing to get stuff out, I understand its not as great as those having paid could want, but he does update his posts on the website, and hopefully they will one day soon be more positive.
I wish him and his current, future, and waiting customers the best, and hope his following years are all better to be fair, as he has some top quality stuff, I am glad its still available, and I will one day get more of it hopefully.