Japanese retailers Yamakichiya have revealed the first 2 exclusives they’ll have available at Taipei Toy Festival this week “Tribal Hunter Ver.” Yamakichi Size: 8″ Articulation: 5 points (neck, arms, legs_ plus removable helmet, ray gun and omake Price: TBC Designed and sculpted by Kenth Toy Works, produced by Yamakichiya Painted by KTW in his signatureContinue reading “Yamakichiya exclusives for TTF ’16”
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BlackBook Toy’s 4th anniversary S”K”UM-kun custom show at TTF’16…
BlackBook Toy celebrate 4 years of producing the Suicidal Tendencies sofubi with a group show at Taipei Toy Festival Featuring one-off S”K”UM-kun customs from 4 of Japan’s top artists; Blood Guts Toys’ Izumonster, Monster Farm’s Chop, Knuckle of Little Chop Design and Kenth Toy Works Each comes packed with a mini New Era cap, bandana andContinue reading “BlackBook Toy’s 4th anniversary S”K”UM-kun custom show at TTF’16…”
Splurrt’s NYCC ’16 exclusives revealed…
Splurrt reveals a slew of exclusives he’ll have available through MISHKA at NYCC ’16 (???) Krono, cast in black vinyl with metallic green/brown sprays and silver detailing “Halloween” Cadaver Kid, cast in a GID vinyl with orange and brown sprays and gold detailing “Gara” Cadaver Twins, cast in a blue vinyl with teal, fleshContinue reading “Splurrt’s NYCC ’16 exclusives revealed…”
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…”
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…”
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 Hobby in Japan plus the coming of Sumoggubōru…
Hey guys! As some of my Instagram followers may be aware, I recently quit my day job to focus 100% on toys. Whilst this of course will mean I’ll be taking on more production commissions, creating more of my own sofubi and painting whatever comes my way, the extra time will also mean I’ll be ableContinue reading “Softoy Hobby in Japan plus the coming of Sumoggubōru…”
Yamakichiya’s STGCC exclusive Yabanjin set…
Japanese retailer Yamakichiya will be bringing along a whole host of exclusives to Singapore’s STGCC next month, the first to be revealed coming in the form of this Yabanjin set from Siccaluna! Featuring a total of 4 different variations on the hugely popular 2-headed beast, we have a grey version with dark blue sprays, aContinue reading “Yamakichiya’s STGCC exclusive Yabanjin set…”
The Chō Kōsoku Galvion “Garubion” sofubi at Mandarake’s Daiman Festival…
Mandarake have unveiled a number of new toys they’ll have up for grabs at their upcoming Daiman Festival this week, the highlight for us coming in the form of this incredible licensed Chō Kōsoku Galvion sofubi! Taken directly from the classic 80’s mecha anime, “Garubion” has been faithfully recreated in soft vinyl form, standing atContinue reading “The Chō Kōsoku Galvion “Garubion” sofubi at Mandarake’s Daiman Festival…”
Nerdone’s all-new M.O.T.U.L.O.S sofubi and keshi at Wonderfestival Summer ’16…
Nerdone have revealed that they’ll be extending their hugely popular MOTU x Neclos Fortress inspired MOTULOS series with the debut of not 1, not 2, but 3 new figures at Wonderfestival Summer ’16 this weekend! Featuring the return of lead protagonist MOTULOS in 2 very different styles – an SD variant produced as a 2Continue reading “Nerdone’s all-new M.O.T.U.L.O.S sofubi and keshi at Wonderfestival Summer ’16…”
Super7’s officially licensed Street Fighter 2 M.U.S.C.L.E figures revealed…
Yep, yet more nostalgia driven mini figure news today, as Super7 unveil their latest officially licenced M.U.S.C.L.E mash-up, taking on Capcom’s iconic brawler Street Fighter 2! Currently on display at the Super7 SDCC ’16 booth, it would appear that all 12 characters from the original game will feature, all coming in an authentic 2″ scaleContinue reading “Super7’s officially licensed Street Fighter 2 M.U.S.C.L.E figures revealed…”
BlackBook Toy x David Flores’ “Stay Gold” KISS MY ASS…
Nigo over at BlackBook Toy is proud to reveal that he’s teamed up with HellFire Canyon Club and David Flores for a special SDCC ’16 exclusive “Stay Gold” KISS MY ASS sofubi! A giant-sized rendition of Flores’ signature Deaths Head Mickey, the 9″ tall piece – 18″ if it wasn’t bent over – has been produced by BlackBook in a grey soft vinylContinue reading “BlackBook Toy x David Flores’ “Stay Gold” KISS MY ASS…”
RESTORE’s Collectlister sofubi revealed…
Originally teased way back in January, the latest Neo Japan figure from RESTORE – the groundbreaking Collectlister – will finally be making its debut at Wonderfestival Summer ’16 this weekend! Said to be the first “enemy” character in the ongoing Neo Japan saga, the exquisitely detailed figure has been designed and sculpted by none other than AbeContinue reading “RESTORE’s Collectlister sofubi revealed…”
Rumble Monsters’ SDCC ’16 excluisve one-off Bob Dragon sofubi…
Joining the previously posted toys from Chima Group and Grumble Toy, the guys over at Rotofugi come with yet another excluisve they’ll have up for grabs at SDCC ’16 this week, a round of one-off customs from legendary sofubi producers Rumble Monsters! Seeing the welcome return of both King Bop Dragon and Bop Dragon, both have beenContinue reading “Rumble Monsters’ SDCC ’16 excluisve one-off Bob Dragon sofubi…”
The One Up. Festival 2016 [Summer]…
Tired of reading about all of these awesome Japanese shows without a hope of bagging any of their wares? Then you’ll be glad to know that One-Up have taken heed with the announcement of One-Up Fes, an online show that’ll be running ahead of Wonderfestival Summer ’16 this week! Featuring all of the One-Up regulars inContinue reading “The One Up. Festival 2016 [Summer]…”
Rotofugi’s SDCC ’16 exclusive Parabola and Tengallon from Chima Group…
Joining the previously posted Chubby Tough, Rotofugi have unveiled 2 more adorable sofubi exclusives they’ll have up for grabs at SDCC ’16 next week, Parabola and Tengallon from Chima Group! Standing at around 2.75″ tall and coming complete with an Elizabethan collar that’s said to pic up radio waves (?!), the lightning bolt-tailed Parabola hasContinue reading “Rotofugi’s SDCC ’16 exclusive Parabola and Tengallon from Chima Group…”
Zoomoth’s Kid Dracula keshi…
Hot on the heals of the Star Soldier figure we unveiled earlier in the week, the guys over at Zoomoth are proud to announce yet another all-new licensed keshi they’ll have up for grabs at Wonderfestival Summer ’16 next weekend, Konami’s Kid Dracula! Taken from the NES/Gameboy Castlevania offshoot of the same name (which inContinue reading “Zoomoth’s Kid Dracula keshi…”
Boon Velvet’s She Headless Horse sofubi…
Returning to the waking world of the creative after a six year break due to debilitating health issues, Boon Velvet steps back in under a new name and into the world of toy design with the launch of the first figure in the ongoing “Yokai Americana” series, the She Headless Horse! Standing close to 9.5″ tall andContinue reading “Boon Velvet’s She Headless Horse sofubi…”
YS Planning’s standard size Largaburg sofubi…
It’s been over half a year in the offing, but the standard sized Laragaburg sofubi from YS Planning‘s Temple of the Laragaburg series will finally be making it’s debut at Wonderfestival Summer ’16 next weekend! A massive upgrade from the previously released finger puppet minis, the Neclos-inspired Largaburg towers at around 5.5″ tall, coming withContinue reading “YS Planning’s standard size Largaburg sofubi…”
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