Author Archives: Niall Anderson

Shirahama Toy’s Red Whale sofubi revealed…

The first joint project between Shirahama Toy and his better half, Yuriko Hamann Size: 6.5″ (TBC) Articulation: 3 points (neck and arms) Designed and sculpted by Yuriko Hamann, produced by Dennis Hamann Pictured here in what will presumably the first colorway for the adorable kujira, here’s hoping we see both a painted version and marble runsContinue reading “Shirahama Toy’s Red Whale sofubi revealed…”

Mad Panda Factory’s “Clear” ARE sofubi micro…

Mad Panda‘s “Array of Watch” [ARE] sofubi returns in an all-new colorway Size: 2.5″ Articulation: 1 point (neck) Price: 1,944yen plus shipping (TBC) Designed by Hariken, sculpted by TTToy Cast in a clear Japanese soft vinyl and treated to minimal light blue, pink and black sprays Comes packed in an authentic takeout food-style tray GoingContinue reading “Mad Panda Factory’s “Clear” ARE sofubi micro…”

Super7’s NYCC ’16 exclusives…

Leading indie toy retailer/producer Super7 reveal their NYCC ’16 sofubi line-up in-full Products available at the Super7 NYCC ’16 booth (#126) from Thursday, October 6th: “Maroon Baboon” Wing Kong Size: 9″ Articulation: 5 points (neck, arms, legs) Price: $95 Cast in a maroon soft vinyl with orange spray and black wings “Speclatron” MOTU Beastman Size: 4″Continue reading “Super7’s NYCC ’16 exclusives…”

Violence Toy’s Gorelords mini figures revealed…

The macabre world of Violence Toy is shrunk down for the release of their first ever keshi-style series, Gorelords Size: 2″ Designed and sculpted by Violence Toy, produced by ? (TBC) Limited to 12 different designs split across 4 different carded packs Produced in a keshi-style rubber with 2 different purchasing options; multi-color and fleshContinue reading “Violence Toy’s Gorelords mini figures revealed…”

RESTORE exclusives for NYCC and TTF ’16…

RESTORE reveal a trio of exclusives they’ll have up for grabs at NYCC ’16 and TTF ’16 NEO JAPAN “GUREN” Size: 7.5″ Articulation: 5 points (neck, arms, head) plus removable honcho sword Price: $120 Edition size: 10 for NYCC ’16, 10 for TTF ’16 Adorned with a “roaring flame” paint app in metallic red IRONContinue reading “RESTORE exclusives for NYCC and TTF ’16…”

Bukimi Blasters’ latest Moleman release…

Bukimi Blasters‘ Moleman sofubi returns for a trifeacta of one-off customs Size: 8″ Articulation: 5 points (neck, arms, legs) plus 2-part omake Price: $130 each plus shipping 3 one-off Molemen cast in a light green soft vinyl with metallic green, navy blue, yellow and black sprays with brown, black, shocking pink and red details. GoingContinue reading “Bukimi Blasters’ latest Moleman release…”

Death Cat Toys’ Kai-ju Kun prototype revealed…

The first standalone sofubi – the Sea Monster Kid or Icthy – from Death Cat Toys revealed Size: 3.5″ (TBC) Articulation: 1 point (neck) Designed by Death Cat Toys’ Johan Ulrich and sculpted by Beth Graves Based on the prehistoric dolphin named Ichthyosaurus (derived from Greek ιχθυς/ichthys meaning ‘fish’ and σαυρος/sauros meaning ‘lizard’) Keep trackContinue reading “Death Cat Toys’ Kai-ju Kun prototype revealed…”

ViodeoV0mit’s Zangotchi jumbo Keshi release…

VideoV0mit‘s Zangotchi figure finally gets its debut release in jumbo-sized keshi form Size: 2.75″ Articulation: 2 points (arms) Price: $50 plus shipping Designed by VideoV0mit, sculpted by KtoKto, produced by Tru:Tek Available in either neon green or neon purple rubber Comes packed in an authentic Japanese horror toy box Touching down in the VideoV0mit storeContinue reading “ViodeoV0mit’s Zangotchi jumbo Keshi release…”

Candie Bolton’s POULTRY REX “Garuda” Edition…

Ron English and Toy Art Gallery‘s POULTRY REX sofubi as painted by Candie Bolton Size: 8″ Articulation: 5 points (arms, legs, tail) Price: $145 plus shipping Produced by TAG in a yellow sofubi with pastel sprays and hand painted detailing courtesy of Candie Bolton Available today (9/29) at Noon Pacific through the TAG store

Restless’ “RockyVer.1” CUCUMI…

The first painted release from CUCUMI sculptor Roooockyy Size: 7.8″ Articulation: 3 points Price: $120 plus shipping Limited to an edition of 14 pieces Cast in an undisclosed soft vinyl and painted by Roooockyyy in a rainbow of metallic green, yellow, pink, blue and red sprays Lottery within 24 hours on 10/1 PST The “RockyVer.1” CUCUMI willContinue reading “Restless’ “RockyVer.1” CUCUMI…”

Ummikko’s Agent ORM debut…

The debut of Ummikko‘s latest sofubi, Agent ORM Size: 7.5″ Articulation: 3 points Price: $70 Produced in a light grey sofubi and treated to a burnt brown, yellow, white, red and black paint app by Lulubell Toys’ Grody Shogun Originally debuting at Sufes 72, Agent ORM is currently available through Lulubell Toys via open preorder rightContinue reading “Ummikko’s Agent ORM debut…”

Softoy Hobby sofubi factory visit…

I was extremely honoured to get a chance to visit the factory I’ll be getting the Sumoggubōru produced at earlier this week, with friend and master-caster Cory of Science Patrol on-hand to show us the steps involved and, of course, help me pull my very own marbled Oozeballs- one of which will be offered up viaContinue reading “Softoy Hobby sofubi factory visit…”

The Rampage Studios Finale in pictures…

After 4 years of some of the most talked about shows in the indie sofubi scene, Rampage Studios opened it’s doors to the public one last time for its Finale show last Friday. A rather fitting final bow from owner Jon Malmsedt of Rampage Toys, the compact exhibition featured a slew of RT originals, paintContinue reading “The Rampage Studios Finale in pictures…”

Superfestival 72 in pictures…

Marking the first of my visual round-ups from the last week of my trip to Tokyo, I bring you guys some of the finest sofubi, keshi and resin that graced the halls of Superfestival 72 at the Tokyo Science Museum this past Sunday. Whilst I spent most of the day on-hand at the Rampage Toys, Galaxy PeopleContinue reading “Superfestival 72 in pictures…”

Softoy Round-Up: Part 5…

TKOM’s Demogorgon #1 lottery First online release of TKOM’s Demogorgon Size: 8″ Price: 30,000yen Cast in a milky vinyl with blue, green, yellow, orange, magenta and black sprays Lottery open until Sunday, September 25th (23.59 Japan time) Fill out the application form right here to enter Aimodo’s Otomodachi of Yasuo Sufes 72 exclusive Size: 4.5″Continue reading “Softoy Round-Up: Part 5…”

Softoy Round-Up: Part 4…

WF exclusive Cure x Mishka x Grody Shogun Boogie Man lottery Featuring Cure’s Boogie Man body and Mishka’s Keep Watch head Marbled in neon green/pink/black sofubi with silver paint an yellow vinyl cape Originally on sale exclusively at Wonderfestival Price: $200 plus shipping To enter, send your full name, shipping address and PayPal address to amy@lulubelltoys.com,Continue reading “Softoy Round-Up: Part 4…”

Softoy Round-Up: Part 3…

Samurai Doll Sufes 72 release Samurai Doll presents 2 new colorways of their flagship sofubi inspired by Kikaider (red/blue/gold) and Lupin the Third’s Zenigata (red/gold/black) Edition size/price TBC Available at the Samuari Doll Sufes 72 booth (D16-17) on Sunday, September 25th More info can be found here Oltretomba’s debut sofubi revealed Size: 12″ More infoContinue reading “Softoy Round-Up: Part 3…”

Softoy Round-Up: Part 2…

Uncut’s Evil Buster keshi debut Designed and sculpted by Uncut’s Kotobuki Man based on Evil Dead 2’s Ash Size: 2.5″ Price: 3,000yen (TBC) Colors: Flesh, ??? Going on sale at the Bad News Rad Uncle Sufes 72 booth (B1-4) on Sunday, September 25th CO.OC29’s “Metallic Peach” Gamarah Yokai Yu Produced in a teal sofubi withContinue reading “Softoy Round-Up: Part 2…”

Softoy Sofubi Insight: Part 2…

So now that we’ve seen the iron molds in all their glory, next up is showing you guys the first process involved in getting there- making the wax casts! Using very similar techniques seen in resin and keshi casting, the sculpt is first molded in a silicone rubber with a few subtle differences, namely employingContinue reading “Softoy Sofubi Insight: Part 2…”