Elusive sofubi producers Uzumark have once again pulled out all the stops for their latest release, proudly presenting the breathtaking Shocking Kakumei! A long awaited follow-up to 2014’s hugely popular Kakumei, these wonderfully comprehensive sets feature the same dizzying array of figures and extras as before, this time including a Black Tatari, Crisis Kyoko, KaisoContinue reading “Uzumark’s Shocking Kakumei sets…”
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Astro Zombies x Secret Base’s Superfestival 71 exclusive Skullwing…
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 Osaka 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 a marbled,Continue reading “Astro Zombies x Secret Base’s Superfestival 71 exclusive Skullwing…”
Tru:Tek x Science Patrol at ToyCon UK ’16…
Our very own Tru:Tek has revealed that he’s teaming up with Science Patrol for a whole slew of painted exclusives that’ll be touching down at ToyCon UK next month! Whilst exact details are still to be confirmed at present, it would appear that the release is set to feature a wide selection of Science Patrol’s backContinue reading “Tru:Tek x Science Patrol at ToyCon UK ’16…”
Rampage Toys’ post-Wonderfestival sale…
Wasting no time since both Wonderfestival Winter 2016 and his show at FEWMANY last week, Jon Malmstedt over at Rampage Toys has been gearing up for a huge shop drop right here tomorrow morning! Whilst the specifics are being held close to Jon’s chest, we’ve been informed that the release will feature a couple of “big”Continue reading “Rampage Toys’ post-Wonderfestival sale…”
Restore x PopSoda’s Painting Contest announced…
Originally unveiled at Wondefestival Winter 2016 over the weekend, sofubi producer Restore is holding a worldwide painting contest for all you budding kaiju customisers out there! Offering up 4 different figures to work with; Neo Japan, Iron Meat and Pop Soda collaborations Jungle Fever Darts and Fog; all have been cast in either blank fleshContinue reading “Restore x PopSoda’s Painting Contest announced…”
Mirock Toy’s new “Shakatchi” and “Cloud Cut Beauty Mirokumaru” sofubi…
Debuting alongside a whole host of other exclusives at Wonderfestival Winter 2016 over the weekend, we can now reveal the latest sofubi from Mirock Toy… “Shakatchi” and the “Cloud Cut Beauty” Mirockumaru! The first figure in Mirock’s all-new Buddha Squadron series, the statuesque leader Shakatchi stands at an impressive 10.2″ tall, coming complete with articulation inContinue reading “Mirock Toy’s new “Shakatchi” and “Cloud Cut Beauty Mirokumaru” sofubi…”
Wonderfestival Winter 2016 mini round-up…
With Wonderfestival Winter 2016 descending upon Tokyo tomorrow (2/7), we’ve decided to give you guys a quick round-up of a few highlights that we’ve neglected to feature over the past couple of weeks. As always, if there’s anything that takes your fancy and you can’t make it to the event, be sure to hit upContinue reading “Wonderfestival Winter 2016 mini round-up…”
Newtervision’s WF exclusive SD Scopedog keshi…
With Wonderfestival Winter 2016 just a few days away now, keshi producer Newtervision has just unveiled the first exclusive figure he’ll have up for grabs at the event, a breathtaking “SD” Votoms Scopedog keshi! Officially licensed by Armored Trooper Votoms’ producer Sunrise, the beautifully realised mech has been sculpted in-scale with the vintage Marukoshi SD Gundam DecaContinue reading “Newtervision’s WF exclusive SD Scopedog keshi…”
Restore’s WF exclusive “Momiji” Neo Japan…
Hot on the heals of our look at the “Sunrise” Iron Meat last week, we can now unveil yet another exclusive Restore will have up for grabs at Wonderfestival Winter 2016 this weekend, the “Momiji” Neo Japan SFB! Standing at around 8″ tall and featuring 6 points of articulation, the flat-topped neo samurai has beenContinue reading “Restore’s WF exclusive “Momiji” Neo Japan…”
Algangu’s “Second Stage” Unico sofubi…
Following our look at the latest version of Tin Bear Teacher just a few days back, Algangu has unveiled yet another exclusive he’ll be unleashing at Wonderfestival Winter 2016 this weekend, Albino Zoo’s “Second Stage” Unico! Based on Osamu Tezuka’s classic manga of the same name, the officially licensed mini has been produced in a pastel blue softContinue reading “Algangu’s “Second Stage” Unico sofubi…”
Mee Mie’s 妖奇Den keshi revealed…
Mee Mie have just revealed the first of a number of exclusives they’ll have up for grabs at Wondefestival Winter 2016 this weekend, an officially licensed keshi based on Shigeru Mizuki’s classic manga, 妖奇Den! Standing at around 2″ tall, the candle-headed ghoul has been produced in flesh, pink, green and “Zombie” blue keshi-style resin forContinue reading “Mee Mie’s 妖奇Den keshi revealed…”
Zoomoth’s “Madden”『月風魔伝』keshi revealed…
As promised in our coverage of Bill Rizer “Ver.2” earlier in the week, we can now reveal yet another one day licensed exclusive Zoomoth will have up for grabs at Wonderfestival Winter 2016 next weekend… “Madden” from obscure 1987 hack ‘n slash 月風魔伝 (Moon-like Madden)! Fitting in perfectly with Zoomoth’s already extensive line-up of classic Konami characters,Continue reading “Zoomoth’s “Madden”『月風魔伝』keshi revealed…”
Algangu’s Wonderfestival Winter 2016 exclusive Tin Bear Teacher…
Sofubi producer Algangu has just revealed that he’ll will be unleashing the third colorway of his debut sofubi “Tin Bear Teacher” at Wonderfestival Winter 2016 next month! Inspired by the Tinman from the Wizard of Oz, the adorable vintage-styled bot stands at around 4″ tall and comes with 3 points of articulation. Produced in a clear “smoke”Continue reading “Algangu’s Wonderfestival Winter 2016 exclusive Tin Bear Teacher…”
Restore’s “Sunrise” Iron Meat SFB…
Restore‘s Iron Meat SFB is set to return next month in an all-new “Sunrise” colorway exclusive to Wonderfestival Winter 2016! Said to be the friend of the previously released “Neo Japan”, the lumbering cyborg – originally realised in garage kit form – has been reimagined by RESTORE’s Abe Junnokai, standing at little over 8″, coming with 8Continue reading “Restore’s “Sunrise” Iron Meat SFB…”
Zoomoth’s Bill Rizer “Ver.2” Contra keshi revealed…
With Wonderfestival Winter 2016 coming up in just a couple of weeks time, the guys over at Zoomoth have revealed the first 1 day license they’ve secured for the event, taking on Konami’s classic run-and-gun platformer Contra fit their third official release! Returning to one of the game’s lead protagonists Bill Rizer, the second version of the sub-totting commandoContinue reading “Zoomoth’s Bill Rizer “Ver.2” Contra keshi revealed…”
KaijumonsteR’s Euro Con exclusive Jinmenken and Goukai Zaular from KK…
As promised in our look at the one-off Dorols and Madalas a few weeks back (check them here if you haven’t already), KaijumonsteR has revealed 2 more exclusives he’ll be bringing along to the european toy cons this year… the elusive Goukai Zaular and Jinmenken set from KK! Standing at a humungous 14″ tall and featuring 4 points ofContinue reading “KaijumonsteR’s Euro Con exclusive Jinmenken and Goukai Zaular from KK…”
Oriha Kat’s “Pizza Face” Killer Ball…
Japan-based toy artist Oriha Kat has just revealed a follow-up to his first Killer Ball release “Da Ma Fukuwarain”, proudly presenting the super-gross “Pizza Face”! Once again inspired by cult 80’s toy line Madballs, the suitably “loose” looking sculpt measures in at an authentic 3″ wide (around the same size as a softball), coming hand castContinue reading “Oriha Kat’s “Pizza Face” Killer Ball…”
The BLObPUS x Awesome Toy “Jinmenken” sofubi…
Originally up for grabs at Superfestival 70 over the weekend, a limited supply of BLObPUS‘ “Jinmenken” paint run are now up for grabs online! Featuring both “standard” and “skull” versions of Awesome Toys‘ hugely popular human-faced dog, these 2-part, 8″ tall figures have been produced in a GID soft vinyl replete with BLObPUS’ signature neon/metallic spraysContinue reading “The BLObPUS x Awesome Toy “Jinmenken” sofubi…”
Dune’s officially licensed TMNT sofubi unveiled…
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…”
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…”
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