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ShinGangu’s Kaijyu Battleground: Ep01 playset…
We bring back SoftoyHobby this weekend to shine a light on the debut sofubi from our very own ShinGangu imprint… the Kaijyu Battleground playset! Price: $249.99 plus shipping Size: 6”x5” (playset), 1.75” (micros) Articulation: 1 point (lid) Contents: 1x playset, 2x micro, 1x boat omake, 1x seal pack, 1x pin 1x coloring book The Line:Continue reading “ShinGangu’s Kaijyu Battleground: Ep01 playset…”
Super7’s [Tribute] Ghostfighters…
Super7 pay a loving tribute to two close friends who passed away earlier this year with a special Ghostfighter release this week Size: 5.5″ Articulation: 3 points (neck, arms) Edition size: TBC Price: TBC Super7 will be releasing 2 different designs; black with white free/masked sprays in memory of Anthony Conte; and GID with free/maskedContinue reading “Super7’s [Tribute] Ghostfighters…”
Planet-X’s [Kongvoy]
Planet X‘s Mecha Goliathon makes a welcome return in an all-new homage colorway this week Size: 10″ Articulation: 9 points (neck, arms, legs) Edition size: TBC Price: $150 plus shipping Designed and digitally sculpted by Planet X, Mecha Goliathon comes cast in a soft vinyl with a metallic blue, red, yellow, gun metal and silver paint appContinue reading “Planet-X’s [Kongvoy]”
Oltretomba x Mara’s [Neon] Lohit…
New soft vinyl figure Lohit from Mara receives a micro-run courtesy of Oltretomba this week Size: 8.2″ Articulation: 5 points (neck, arms, legs) Edition size: 5 Price: $200 plus shipping Produced in what appears to be a white soft vinyl, Lohit has been treated to layers of neon yellow, blue and pink sprays with aContinue reading “Oltretomba x Mara’s [Neon] Lohit…”
Grody Shogun x Jetturre’s [Pop Graff] Mini Goodrobo…
Jetturre’s Mini Goodrobo makes a welcome return courtesy of Grody Shogun this week Size: 4″ Articulation: 4 points (neck, arms, waist) Edition size: TBC Price: $40 plus shipping Cast in a blue Japanese soft vinyl, Mini Goodrobo has been treated to layers of neon orange, yellow, black, white and gold paint in Grody’s unmistakable styleContinue reading “Grody Shogun x Jetturre’s [Pop Graff] Mini Goodrobo…”
Yamakichiya’s [Unpaint White] Gorillante…
Yamakichiya‘s latest kaiju returns in blank white sofubi this week Size: 11″ Articulation: 9 points (neck, arms, legs) Edition size: TBC Price: 18,000yen plus shipping Yamakichiya‘s multi-armed Gorillante comes cast in a white sofubi, remaining unpainted for its second release On sale via e-mail lottery until November 10th, interested parties are going to need to sendContinue reading “Yamakichiya’s [Unpaint White] Gorillante…”
Martin Ontiveros x Toy Art Gallery’s [Pink Poison] Baphomaniac…
Ontiveros and Toy Art Gallery‘s collab returns in a new factory painted colorway Size: 8″ Articulation: 3 points (arms, neck) Edition size: TBC Price: $85 plus shipping Designed by Ontiveros and sculpted by Turtle Milk Studios, the Baphomaniac comes cast in a pink sofubi, complete with purple, silver and yellow factory sprays Going on sale in theContinue reading “Martin Ontiveros x Toy Art Gallery’s [Pink Poison] Baphomaniac…”
Uncut’s [A Nightmare on a Holy Night] Mud Tar Boy and Jisonson set…
Uncut‘s Mud Tar Boy and Jisonson return for a holiday-themed release this week Size: 5″ each Articulation: 3 points (waist, arms) Edition size: TBC Price: $130 per set plus shipping Designed by Kotobuki and produced in Japanese soft vinyl, Mud Tar Boy comes in a clear green sofubi and Jisonson a contrasting bright red; bothContinue reading “Uncut’s [A Nightmare on a Holy Night] Mud Tar Boy and Jisonson set…”
Dr Chickeye’s [Third] Super Silly Ape…
Dr Chickeye‘s Super Silly Ape returns for its third official colorway Size: 8.3″ Articulation: 5 points (neck, arms, legs) Edition size: TBC Price: $130 plus shipping Designed and sculpted by Dr Chickeye, Super Silly Ape comes cast in a flesh soft vinyl, complete with tan, pink and blue sprays Comes packed with a hand madeContinue reading “Dr Chickeye’s [Third] Super Silly Ape…”
Retroband’s M.E.A.T.S. mini series…
Previously available at DCon ’18, the first round of Retroband‘s M.E.A.T.S. mini series arrive online this week Size: 1.75″ each Edition size: TBC Price: TBC Designed, sculpted and cast by Retroband, the M.E.A.T.S. series features 3 figures to start with – Meats, Tomb and new character Suffer – each coming in a flesh tone semi-flexibleContinue reading “Retroband’s M.E.A.T.S. mini series…”
Trap Toys x Run The Jewels x Unbox Industries’ officially licensed TMNT action figure…
The original figure that propelled Trap Toys to the top of the bootleg scene gets an unexpected official release in vinyl courtesy of Unbox Industries Size: 12″ Articulation: 8 points Edition size: 350 each (Teal/Black, Teal/Red) Price: $125 plus shipping The official blurb- “An official collaboration between Run The Jewels and Nickelodeon, the RTJ KRANGContinue reading “Trap Toys x Run The Jewels x Unbox Industries’ officially licensed TMNT action figure…”
Convict’s [Keshi-Gomu Blue] Warsman…
Convict teams up with Five Star for their latest exclusive Kinnikuman release Size: 9″ Articulation: 4 points (waist, neck and arms) Edition size: TBC Price: $147 plus shipping Kinnikuman’s War of Destiny Mammothman comes cast in a keshi-gomu blue sofubi, remaining unpainted for this first release Available via email lottery between December 4th-6th (Japan time), interestedContinue reading “Convict’s [Keshi-Gomu Blue] Warsman…”
Mighty Mashroom’s Marco, Drake and Skull Face debut…
Mighty Mashroom‘s MOTU-style sofubi action figure returns with 2 new head variants Size: 4.5″ Articulation: 4 points (neck, arms, waist), plus removable hand cast sword/battle axe and shield Edition size: TBC Price: 6,000yen each plus shipping (TBC) The He Man-esque Marco, Drake and Skull Face come cast in a mix of flesh, green and purpleContinue reading “Mighty Mashroom’s Marco, Drake and Skull Face debut…”
Awesome Toy’s [GID] Bat Beast of Kent…
Awesome Toy‘s take on the classic Mothman monster sees its second unpainted release Size: 9″ Articulation: TBC Edition size: TBC Price: $100 plus shipping Mothman (a.k.a. Bat Beast of Kent) has been produced in a GID soft vinyl, remaining unpainted for this release Currently available in the Toy Underground store right here
Black Seed Toys’ Hoi Ba Long online debut…
Black Seed Toys‘ latest full-size figure makes its way online this week Size: TBC Articulation: 7 points (TBC- legs, head) Edition size: TBC Price: $300 plus shipping Hoi Ba Long comes cast in soft vinyl with 2 different colorways available from the go; “海覇龍”, featuring gold, metallic blue and grey sprays with a black washContinue reading “Black Seed Toys’ Hoi Ba Long online debut…”
Heroboot’s CHODENGEKI returns…
Heroboot‘s CHODENGEKI returns in an all-new colorway this week Size: 7″ Articulation: 6 points (head, arms, waist, legs) plus removable helmet that reveals a pilot Edition size: TBC Price: $98 plus shipping Designed and digitally sculpted by Heroboot, Chodengeki comes cast in a red soft vinyl complete with masked black, white, yellow and metallic greenContinue reading “Heroboot’s CHODENGEKI returns…”
Marc McKee x Blackbook Toy’s Rocco 3 Devil Bear…
Blackbook Toy team up with legendary skateboard graphic artist Marc McKee for their latest release Size: 9.8″ Articulation: 5 points (neck, arms, legs) plus removable pitch fork Edition size: 100 (50 available) Price: 17,820yen plus shipping Designed by McKee, sculpted by Monster Farm’s Chop and produced by Blackbook Toy, Rocco 3 comes cast in anContinue reading “Marc McKee x Blackbook Toy’s Rocco 3 Devil Bear…”
Medicom Toy’s Vinyl Artist Gacha: Series 18…
Medicom Toy return with a seventeenth series of VAG next month Size: 2.5″-3″ each Articulation: 1 point each Price: 500yen each VAG: Series 17 features a total of 5 different designs from some of sofubi’s leading artists; Coichi from Nyon-Nyon, Phantom Cats’ Dancing Cat, Shoko Nakazawa’s Seedlas Baby, Cojica’s Dino Egg and Toysbian’s Baby Cheese ;Continue reading “Medicom Toy’s Vinyl Artist Gacha: Series 18…”
The Toy Bunker’s Christmas Drop…
The Toy Bunker duo come with a special Christmas release to round off 2018 Size: 4.7″ (Kakugon/Kojogon), 5.5″ (Yamagon) Articulation: 2 points each (arms) plus detachable base Edition size: TBC Price: $45 each plus shipping, $100 3/pc set shipped Designed, sculpted and cast in resin by Toy Bunker, the all-new Yamagon and Kakugon are joined by KojogonContinue reading “The Toy Bunker’s Christmas Drop…”
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