With the Rampage Studios Finale opening it’s doors in just a couple of days time now, owner Jon Malmstedt has very kindly allowed me to share a few of the exclusives that’ll be up for grabs! To find out more about the show (and how to purchase tickets if you’re in the Tokyo area), beContinue reading “Rampage Studios Finale exclusive reveals…”
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Softoy Sofubi Insight: Part 1
With the mold for my Oozeball sofubi being moved to the same factory I’m currently having both the Warui Zonbis and upcoming Sumoggubōru produced at, I was thankfully given the chance to get a look at it in-person today. Infinitely more substantial than the silicone molds I’m used to when producing keshi back in the UK, theContinue reading “Softoy Sofubi Insight: Part 1”
Softoy Round-Up: Part 1…
With so much going on throughout my trip in Japan over the past couple of weeks, I’ve unfortunately not had much of a chance to update Softoy Hobby- sorry guys! Whilst spare time is still hard to come by at the moment, I’ll be making an effort to keep you updated on what’s going on inContinue reading “Softoy Round-Up: Part 1…”
Anraku Ansaku x Medicom Toy’s Mini Gogamejira preorder…
The legendary Anraku Ansaku returns to Medicom Toy for yet another preorder release this month, this time with the introduction of not one, not two, but three Mini Gogamejiras! Standing at around 4.3″ tall, the dinky 2-part figures have been produced in blue soft vinyl with metallic purple sprays, orange with metallic teal sprays andContinue reading “Anraku Ansaku x Medicom Toy’s Mini Gogamejira preorder…”
Soft Vinyl Mayhem 2 leftover sale…
Having opened to huge fanfare at Brisbane’s Laced earlier this month, we can now reveal that the leftovers from the Soft Vinyl Mayhem 2 show are now finally available online! Featuring a number of works from the full spectrum of sofubi and kaiju, personal highlights for us come in the form of Violence Toy’s “Scorpion”Continue reading “Soft Vinyl Mayhem 2 leftover sale…”
Squatting Dog’s “Bat Ear” French Bulldog sofubi…
Squatting Dog are proud to announce the follow up to their debut Sum Dog figure, the adorable “Bat Ear” French Bulldog! Coming in at a super-chunky 7″ tall and 4.7″ wide, the 2-part figure has been produced in a Japanese soft vinyl with 3 different unpainted colorways initially up for grabs; “Harajuku” pink, “Factory” greyContinue reading “Squatting Dog’s “Bat Ear” French Bulldog sofubi…”
Kaiju TAN’s fourth Pig Pig Man release…
Kaiju TAN is proud to announce the return of his hugely popular PigPigMan sofubi in it’s fourth official colorway! Coming in at around 6″ tall and 7″ long, the super-gross anthropomorphic beast appears to have again been produced in a flesh-tone vinyl, this time coming with a gruesome mix of bloody crimson, teal and black sprays.Continue reading “Kaiju TAN’s fourth Pig Pig Man release…”
Awesome Toy’s blank Mulan release…
Awesome Toy‘s Mulan returns this week for a special unpainted release! Inspired by the Poppy vintage Mazinger sets that would include a variety of different colored mini figures, the guys have produced in the 10″ femme-bot in a choice selection of fluorescent pink, yellow and violet colored soft vinyl. Currently up for grabs in limitedContinue reading “Awesome Toy’s blank Mulan release…”
Mirock Toy’s “Zion” overseas sale…
Wasting no time since last month’s huge release, Mirock Toy have just unveiled a special round of “Zion” figures available for overseas order! Offering up a total of 4 different purchasing options this time around, we have – the painted debut of Karugaru for $160 (2 figures), Shakatti for $130, the totem-like Ryuutoukikai & Goshinngan for $48, plus the return of KattobiContinue reading “Mirock Toy’s “Zion” overseas sale…”
DRWG Co’s “The Assassin” Secret Chief keshi…
“Sneaky; underhanded; ruthless; made from keshi-style rubber. These are all suitable adjectives for, arguably the most loathsome of The Chiefs… the Assassin! Always willing to get his hands dirty, the Assassin revels in taking his victims unaware, happy in the knowledge that he sends them to their grave full of questions. Rarely heard and rarely seenContinue reading “DRWG Co’s “The Assassin” Secret Chief keshi…”
Le Kuo’s “Beast of the Purple Rain” Twinclops…
Planet X and Vintage Vinyl Club have teamed up with international artists for a number of Twinclops micro-runs that’ll be releasing under the Project-X banner over the next couple of months, the latest coming in the form of this gorgeous “Beast of the Purple Rain” edition from Le Kuo! Standing at just over 10″ tall, featuringContinue reading “Le Kuo’s “Beast of the Purple Rain” Twinclops…”
Splurrt’s 5th Anniversary “Mixed Part” Cadaver Kids…
Continuing the 5th anniversary celebration for his signature Cadaver Kid platform, the mighty Splurrt will once again be teaming up with Grody Shogun and Lulubell Toys for another round of blank sales! Seeing the return of both Mecha Brain and the standard Cadaver Kid, the pair have been cast in a selection of blue, light blueContinue reading “Splurrt’s 5th Anniversary “Mixed Part” Cadaver Kids…”
Red Hot Style’s gold powder infused “Trans Purple” Canadian Hairless…
Hot on the heels of Tru:Tek’s recent “Nakajima” release, up and coming sofubi brand Red Hot Style are proud to announce the return of their Canadian Hairless in an all-new colorway this week! Standing at around 5″ tall and featuring articulation in both the head and arms, these bald little guys have been cast inContinue reading “Red Hot Style’s gold powder infused “Trans Purple” Canadian Hairless…”
Terrible Whore’s “2nd” Bat Mother Fucker sofubi…
Terrible Whore is proud to announce the arrival of his Bat Mother Fucker sofubi in it’s second official colorway this week! Drawing inspiration from classic 80’s toys, the huge 18″ long figure pays homage to one of the rarer pieces in the Madballs back catalog, the Monster Baseball Bat, featuring a similar design filled toContinue reading “Terrible Whore’s “2nd” Bat Mother Fucker sofubi…”
Paul Kaiju x MVH’s Sludge Kraken lottery…
Yep, yet more from Paul Kaiju today, as he proudly presents his latest painted run of the Sludge Kraken! Featuring Mutant Vinyl Hardcore’s standard DX body along with PK’s Kraken head, the 8″ figure has been cast in a GID soft vinyl this time around, coming with layers of pink, metallic purple, green and orangeContinue reading “Paul Kaiju x MVH’s Sludge Kraken lottery…”
The return of Gravy Toy’s Randall…
Gravy Toys‘ Bwana Spoons is proud to announce the return of Randall in an all-new painted colorway today! Standing at around 7″ tall, the boisterous bear has been cast in a clear soft vinyl this time, coming with layers of internal sprays, drips and hand painted detailing in a mix of blue, silver and black.Continue reading “The return of Gravy Toy’s Randall…”
Paul Kaiju x Toy Art Gallery’s “Desert Flower” Slugbeard…
Toy Art Gallery is proud to present a new edition of the towering titan itself, Paul Kaiju’s Slugbeard! Measuring in at a gargantuan 10″ tall and the same wide, the impressive sea dwelling beast comes with multiple points of articulation and even a vinyl wrecking ball attached with a real metal chain. Produced by Toy Art Gallery in a pink softContinue reading “Paul Kaiju x Toy Art Gallery’s “Desert Flower” Slugbeard…”
Awesome Toy’s Astro Baron…
Awesome Toy‘s Fake Baron returns this week for a limited paint run dubbed Astro Baron! Inspired by Tezuka’s classic anime Astro Boy, the 9″ super ‘bot has been cast in a fleshy pink soft vinyl this time around, coming complete with minimal masked sprays in black, green and red. Limited to just a handful ofContinue reading “Awesome Toy’s Astro Baron…”
Creepy Co’s Oozing enamel pin set…
Whilst not strictly a toy, the latest release from horror merch industry leaders Creepy Company was just too good for us Ooze-It obsessed collectors to ignore… proudly presenting the “Oozing” enamel pin! A perfect homage to the cult classic doll, this high quality hat pin perfectly recreates old Oozie’s face to a tee, coming complete with realContinue reading “Creepy Co’s Oozing enamel pin set…”
Super7’s M.O.T.U.S.C.L.E Series 2 general release…
Originally making a limited debut in 24-pack form at SDCC ’16 a couple of months back, Super7‘s officially licensed M.O.T.U.S.C.L.E Series 2 is now finally available via general release! Featuring all 12 new sculpts (He-Man, Stratos, Sorceress, Orko, Fisto, Battle Cat, Grayskull, Skeletor, Evil-Lyn, Kobra Khan, Spikor, and Stinkor), the authentically realised 2″ tall PVC figuresContinue reading “Super7’s M.O.T.U.S.C.L.E Series 2 general release…”
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