Funnyara over at legendary Japanese toy retailer Astro Zombies is proud to reveal that the highly sought after “Skull Wing” sofubi will return for Superfestival 71 this weekend in an all-new colorway! Standing at around 4.5″ tall and featuring articulation in the neck, shoulders and waist, the classic fight-style figure has been produced by Secret Base in what appears to be aContinue reading “Astro Zombies’ Superfestival 71 excluisve Skull Wing…”
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Siccaluna Koubo one-offs at Yamakichiya…
Japanese retailer Yamakichiya have teamed up with Siccaluna Koubo for the release of a whole slew of one-off kaiju! Featuring the Henry F. Anderson-designed Gotanda, Kanda and Meguro, the trio of towering beasts have been treated to layers of sprays and brushed detailing courtesy of Siccaluna, each looking completely different from the last. Priced atContinue reading “Siccaluna Koubo one-offs at Yamakichiya…”
Skullmark’s “Skull Witch” Skullworld Warriors sofubi…
Originally seeing a soft release through Toy Underground way back in September of last year, the first figure in Skullmark‘s Skullworld Warriors line – Skull Witch – will be making her debut through Medicom Toy later this week! As with the previously released Galaxy Commanders, the series has its foot planted firmly in the world ofContinue reading “Skullmark’s “Skull Witch” Skullworld Warriors sofubi…”
Myth Toys’ “Monkey King” Instagram contest…
Elusive new sofubi producer Myth Toys are celebrating the upcoming debut of their Monkey King sofubi with a special Instagram contest this week! Whilst little is known about the figure (or Myth, if we’re honest!) at present, it appears to stand at around 6″ tall, coming complete with articulation in the arms, legs and headContinue reading “Myth Toys’ “Monkey King” Instagram contest…”
Takepico x Max Toy’s Koijara painted run at One-Up…
Takepico have teamed up with Max Toy Co‘s Mark Nagata for the latest painted run of Koijara sofubi! Designed and sculpted by PicoPico, the 3.5″ tall, 2-part koi kaiju has been produced in what appears to be a blue soft vinyl this time around, coming complete with a rainbow of Monster Kolor sprays finished withContinue reading “Takepico x Max Toy’s Koijara painted run at One-Up…”
Akashik Records’ Bear Death God preorder…
Sadly just missing out on funding through Kickstarter late last year, the debut figure from Akashik Records’ Soft Vinyl Toys (ARSVT) – “Bear Death God” – has thankfully returned as part of an open preorder release! Designed and sculpted by California-based artist Dave Linares, the 9″ tall beast draws inspiration from right across sofubi and neo kaiju, featuring a beautifullyContinue reading “Akashik Records’ Bear Death God preorder…”
The Convict exclusive “Real American” Strong Smell Cyclops from Goccodo…
Originally teased just a couple days back, Goccodo’s “Real American” Strong Smell Cyclops is now up for grabs as a Convict exclusive! Designed by Goccodo and sculpted by RESTORE‘s Abe Junnokai, this 9″ of wrasslin’ hot mess appears to have been cast in a brown soft vinyl this time, coming in a swathe of sprays inspired byContinue reading “The Convict exclusive “Real American” Strong Smell Cyclops from Goccodo…”
Kotobukiman’s officially licensed Human Centipede sticker set for Yamakichya…
Yep, yet more news from Kotobukiman this week! Whilst not strictly toy-related, we just had to share the Japanese artist’s latest collaboration with Geek Life/Yamakichya… a round of officially licensed “Human Centipede” Bikkuri-style stickers! Created to coincide with their “I’m so sorry” HC instant curry (yeah, you read that right!), the series consists of 4Continue reading “Kotobukiman’s officially licensed Human Centipede sticker set for Yamakichya…”
Delta Vinyl’s TC-08 sofubi…
With the success of their debut figure Nano tucked firmly under their belt, the guys behind Delta Vinyl are proud to present their latest creation, the awesome TC-08! A big departure from their first outing, this new octopus-like ‘bot draws inspiration from classic 80’s robot toys whilst also bearing some rather close comparisons to theContinue reading “Delta Vinyl’s TC-08 sofubi…”
Gorgoloid’s “Tropical” Fiji Mermaid sofubi…
Gorgoloid is proud to introduce the very first painted run of his collaboration with Awesome Toy, the “Tropical” Fiji Mermaid! Designed and sculpted by Gorgoloid’s Barry Allen Williams with soft vinyl production courtesy of AT, the mini-sized, 2-part figure has been cast in light pink sofubi complete with various Monster Kolor fades, splatters and brushContinue reading “Gorgoloid’s “Tropical” Fiji Mermaid sofubi…”
TAG’s OH MY! Yokai: Night Parade and “Putrid Flesh” Mandrake Root sofubi…
Toy Art Gallery have teamed up with none other than Candie Bolton for the release of their latest sofubi gacha series, the absolutely adorable OH MY! YOKAI: Night Parade! Featuring a total of 5 different yokai-inspired minis designed by Candie, each comes in at around 2″ tall with an uncapped, finger puppet style base. ProducedContinue reading “TAG’s OH MY! Yokai: Night Parade and “Putrid Flesh” Mandrake Root sofubi…”
Splurrt’s jumbo Cadaver Kid proto revealed…
Continuing the Cadaver Kid’s 5th Anniversary celebrations this year, creator Splurrt has just unveiled something his legion of fans have been crying out for- a full-size jumbo version! Whilst the above image is all we have to go on at present, we can confirm that this perfectly upscaled rendition stands at a chunky 9″ tall,Continue reading “Splurrt’s jumbo Cadaver Kid proto revealed…”
Uncut’s Halloween-inspired Splatter Retsuden keshi teased…
Fresh from our look at the Superfestival 71 exclusive Texas Butcher, Uncut‘s Kotobuki Man has wasted no time in getting the next figure ready in his ongoing Splatter Retsuden/Terror Treehouse series… taking on the murderous Michael Myers from cult classic Halloween! Whilst the above image is all we have to go on at present, it would appearContinue reading “Uncut’s Halloween-inspired Splatter Retsuden keshi teased…”
Medicom Toy’s Hazedon sofubi mini set…
Medicom Toy have secured the rights to produce toys from Sunrise’s classic 1972 anime Hazedon aka Chief Joker! Featuring a trip of characters from the show’s relatively short run – lead Hazedon, mermaid Sheeran and puffer fish Puyang – each mini-sized figure has been produced in a Japanese soft vinyl (complete with vintage-style squeaker!) andContinue reading “Medicom Toy’s Hazedon sofubi mini set…”
Kearjun’s Fuckin’ Rock sofubi revealed…
Hot on the heals of Kella and Lekka’s reveal just a couple weeks back, artist Kearjun is proud to present yet another figure to join his expanding line-up of vinyl monsters, Fuckin’ Rock! Heavily inspired by NagNagNag’s Boryoku Genjin, the heavily textured, rock-like piece features a similar 7 points of articulation, coming in-scale with Kearjun’s previousContinue reading “Kearjun’s Fuckin’ Rock sofubi revealed…”
Mirock Toy’s latest Dr Mirock sculpt revealed…
Not one to ever rest on his laurels, Yowohei Kaneko of Mirock Toy has just unveiled yet another attachment for the ever-growing Dr Mirock series! Featuring a similar totemic design as previous releases, the beautifully sculpted mid-section piece comes with a gargoyle-like creature that has a version of the Hontai mini sitting neatly its head.Continue reading “Mirock Toy’s latest Dr Mirock sculpt revealed…”
Science Patrol’s Superfestival 71 exclusives…
Japan-based sofubi producer Science Patrol are proud to reveal that they’ve prepared 2 all-new figures for release just in time for Superfestival 71 this weekend! First up, we have the as-yet-untitled dungeon creep pictured on the left. Standing little over 3″ tall and featuring articulation at the waist, this crystal-headed beast has been treated toContinue reading “Science Patrol’s Superfestival 71 exclusives…”
Kotobuki Man’s Superfestival 71 exclusive Texas Butcher keshi…
Kotobuki Man is proud to announce that his “Texas Butcher” Splatter Retsuden keshi is set to make a return in an all-new colorway exclusive to Superfestival 71! The fifth figure to feature in the cult horror-themed mini series, the butcher – instantly recognisable as Leatherface from A Texas Chainsaw Massacre – had been hand sculptedContinue reading “Kotobuki Man’s Superfestival 71 exclusive Texas Butcher keshi…”
Lulubell Toys’ Bo Bo sofubi revealed…
Grody Shogun and Lulubell Toys have teamed up with PicoPico for the release of their latest collaboratively produced figure, the super-fun Bo Bo! Clearly drawing inspiration from cult manga AoT’s Colossal Titan, this goofy looking, skinless kaiju had been sculpted by PicoPico at around 13.5″ tall, featuring articulation in both the arms and waist. ProducedContinue reading “Lulubell Toys’ Bo Bo sofubi revealed…”
Electric Monarchy’s “GID” Bukkake revealed…
Teased in prototype form way back in January, we’re very proud to finally reveal the first version of Electric Monarchy‘s “Bukkake” keshi in-full today! Taking its name from a sex act we’ll once again refrain from describing here, the gloopy, gross-out mini figure has been sculpted by Macsorro based on a design from EM’s Fint and Ralph Niese, comingContinue reading “Electric Monarchy’s “GID” Bukkake revealed…”
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