Established sofubi producer Dune have revealed that they’ve secured the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles license for a whole line of merch for 2016, including a range of full-size sofubi! Pictured above during their unveiling at Superfestival 70 last weekend (courtesy of toy blogger Sofubi Michi), it would appear that the quartet – based on the 1989Continue reading “Dune’s officially licensed TMNT sofubi unveiled…”
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Electric Monarchy’s “Bukkake” keshi sculpt teased…
With our very own Tru:Tek confirmed as producer for Electric Monarchy‘s debut keshi “Bukkake”, we’ll be keeping you regularly updated on the little guys’ progress- starting with the first WIP image of the sculpt you see above! Taking its name from a sex act we’ll once again refrain from describing here, the gloopy, gross-out mini figureContinue reading “Electric Monarchy’s “Bukkake” keshi sculpt teased…”
Shonside x Goccodo’s “Astro Cat Rider” overseas sales…
Originally released as part of Shonside‘s recent solo show, the “Astro Cat Rider” is now thankfully available for overseas sales! A dream collaboration if ever we saw one, the stunning figure features a resin cast head of Shon’s much-loved Cat Rider on top of the body for Goccodo‘s Astro Unkotsu, coming a black soft vinylContinue reading “Shonside x Goccodo’s “Astro Cat Rider” overseas sales…”
The Angel Abby exclusive “Cadaver Blind Bags” from Splurrt…
Splurrt has revealed that he will once again be teaming up with Hong Kong-based retailer Angel Abby for yet another exclusive release, the Cadaver Blind Bags! Featuring a mix of both Walking Cadaver and Cadaver Twin heads, the 7″ tall pair have been cast up in a light pink soft vinyl complete with matching green,Continue reading “The Angel Abby exclusive “Cadaver Blind Bags” from Splurrt…”
The 10th Anniversary Plaseebo Mummy set #4…
Continuing his 10th Anniversary celebrations this week, Bob Conge of Plaseebo fame comes with the fourth instalment in his Plaseebo Mummy series! Standing at around 7″ tall, the creepy figure has been cast in a gorgeous green glow-in-the-dark vinyl, coming with a detail hugging blue wash, red swirled glass inset eyes, an internal, motion activated LED unitContinue reading “The 10th Anniversary Plaseebo Mummy set #4…”
Secret Base’s “X-Ray” Staypuft Marshmallow Man sofubi revealed…
Hiddy over at Secret Base has just unveiled the latest officially licensed figure to receive their signature “X-Ray” look, the “Staypuft Marshmallow Man” from classic flick, Ghostbusters! Standing at around the same size as the previously released McSupersize, SpongeBob and Felix the Cat at around 6″ tall, the soft vinyl piece had been cast inContinue reading “Secret Base’s “X-Ray” Staypuft Marshmallow Man sofubi revealed…”
The 2016 Mutant Vinyl Hardcore Lucky Bags…
Rich Monranari Jr has revealed he’ll be kicking 2016 off with the first ever Mutant Vinyl Hardcore Lucky Bags this week! Limited to an edition of just 13 pieces, each bag is set to contain either a blank, mixed-part Toxigon or Berserker, a painted DX figure, plus a blank Flying Freak. Priced at $400 each,Continue reading “The 2016 Mutant Vinyl Hardcore Lucky Bags…”
The “Blue Metal Swipe” Unchiman sofubi from Paul Kaiju x Datadub…
Debuting at Superfestival 70 over the weekend, a handful of Paul Kaiju x Datadub‘s “Blue Metal Swipe” Unchiman sofubi have thankfully been held back for online sales! Dubbed the “Final Stand”, the last ever round of “Glitter Bomb” Unchis have been produced in a gorgeous blue glitter-infused vinyl, coming with a gold and silver rub withContinue reading “The “Blue Metal Swipe” Unchiman sofubi from Paul Kaiju x Datadub…”
The Guumon x Snatchpunch “Tit-Tot” micro-run announced…
Briefly mentioned in our coverage of D-Lux’s recent release right here, the Guumon x Snatchpunch “Tit-Tot” micro-run will finally be up for grabs online soon! Whilst we still have very little info to go on at present, it would appear from the above images that the release will feature at least 3 one-offs and a “Titanium”Continue reading “The Guumon x Snatchpunch “Tit-Tot” micro-run announced…”
The “Dream Master Nightmare Kun” keshi from Uncut…
Debuting at Superfestival 70 over the weekend, the “Dream Master Nightmare Kun” keshi from Kotobuki Man‘s Uncut/Terror Treehouse will be up for grabs online tomorrow! Inspired by cult horror flick Nightmare on Elm Street’s Freddy Krueger, the Bikkuriman-style keshi appears to be the same size as the previously released figures, coming in at a super-chunky 2.5″ tall. Produced inContinue reading “The “Dream Master Nightmare Kun” keshi from Uncut…”
Devil Head Productions’ “Apalala” sofubi prototype revealed…
“The ‘Ta fang hsi-yu chi’ by Hsuan-tsang (a Chinese scholar who wrote about India) tells the story of Apalala. Kasyapa Buddha was a man with the power to control the weather. He did so by controlling the evil dragons that possessed the power to bring storms. In return for his good will in controlling theseContinue reading “Devil Head Productions’ “Apalala” sofubi prototype revealed…”
The Medicom Toy exclusive “Sasakamabikuchi” and “Mini Glutamine” sofubi from Anraku Ansaku…
Having drenched the second half of 2015 with a whole slew of both new figures and re-releases, Medicom Toy are set to continue their dream partnership with the legendary Anraku Ansaku this year with the release of 2 new Sasakamabikuchis and a Mini-Glutamine! Standing at an impresive 10.2″ tall, the highly sought after Sasakamabikuchi has beenContinue reading “The Medicom Toy exclusive “Sasakamabikuchi” and “Mini Glutamine” sofubi from Anraku Ansaku…”
The debut sofubi minis from Wagomu Toys…
Japanese artist Namrock has just unveiled the first 3 minis from his all-new sofubi imprint, Wagomu Toys! Whilst very little info has been given on the trio at present, it would appear that all 3 very different looking characters will be unified in their 1-part, finger puppet-esque designs. Due to debut at Wonderfestival Winter 2016 on Sunday, FebruaryContinue reading “The debut sofubi minis from Wagomu Toys…”
The “Battle Beasts Battleground” blog…
“あなたの獣アウトドアを取る! Do you remember the great Battles fought during the late 80´s in your own backyard, playground or within an impressive landscape during a holiday trip? Now its time to become that kid again……… Take your Beasts, let them out in the woods, send them out on an expedition in an extreme outdoor environment orContinue reading “The “Battle Beasts Battleground” blog…”
Shikamark’s Oni Kamichi [Phase 2] overseas sale…
Originally debuting in Japan way back in September of last year, the awesome Oni Kamichi [Phase 2] sofubi from Shikamark is now finally available for overseas order! Featuring a unique cog-wheel design, the stunning 2-part figure has been produced in a clear soft vinyl for the release, coming with ingenious orange-red faded internal and metallicContinue reading “Shikamark’s Oni Kamichi [Phase 2] overseas sale…”
The “Icebox” Pocket Sideshow and Stinky Ginger sofubi from Circus Posterus…
The guys over at Circus Posterus and Tomenosuke are proud to reveal the latest version of their Pocket Sideshow sofubi, the “Icebox” edition! Featuring all 4 designs from the DTA award winning series – Otto from Brandt Peters, Snowshoe from Amanda Louise Spayd, Penelope from Kathie Olivas and Puddlesproot from Chris Ryniak – the gang of 3″ minis haveContinue reading “The “Icebox” Pocket Sideshow and Stinky Ginger sofubi from Circus Posterus…”
Secret Base’s “Mixed Part Skull Brain #3” release…
Secret Base are proud to present that their hugely popular “Mixed Part Skull Brain” release has returned for it’s third year in a row! Featuring the classic fight figure in a variety of different glitter-infused, LED inserted and glow-in-the-dark mixed parts, every MPSB #3 purchase will also give collectors a chance at one of a handfulContinue reading “Secret Base’s “Mixed Part Skull Brain #3” release…”
The “Librarian” Secret Chief keshi from DRWG Co…
The guys behind DRWG Co are proud to reveal that the second figure in their ongoing “Secret Chiefs” keshi series, the “Librarian”, will finally be up for grabs next week! First seen in companion publication “Secret Chiefs Zine: Vol. 1″, the beautifully realised Bikkuriman-style figure has been sculpted in-scale with the original “Slave” figure, coming in at aContinue reading “The “Librarian” Secret Chief keshi from DRWG Co…”
The KaijuMonsteR exclusive “Clear” Moon-X from Skull Head Butt…
Originally intended for release at NYCC ’15 way back in October of last year, KaijuMonsteR‘s exclusive “Clear” Moon-X sofubi from Skull Head Butt is now finally up for grabs via lottery! Featuring the highly sought after Moon-X head on top of a re-sculpted Ooze-It style body, the 8″ tall figure has been cast in aContinue reading “The KaijuMonsteR exclusive “Clear” Moon-X from Skull Head Butt…”
The return of Scumbags & Superstars’ “Slimey Siamese Stevey” Slimeballs…
Having previously only seen 2 extremely limited releases, the first figure from apparel brand Scumbags and Superstars‘ Slimeball series – “Slimey Siamese Stevey” – has made a welcome return in their store this week! Based on an original character design from longtime S&S collaborator Sexual Youkai, the suitably gross-looking ball had been hand sculpted by artist Chris Grondin atContinue reading “The return of Scumbags & Superstars’ “Slimey Siamese Stevey” Slimeballs…”
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