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…”
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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…”
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…”
Blackdots’ Madballs sofubi coin banks teased…
Originally announced last week, we can now reveal the first teasers for Blackdots‘ officially licensed Madballs sofubi coin banks! Whilst we can’t confirm any details at present, it appears that there will be 2 very different designs from the franchise up for grabs; a version of Skull Face, coming complete with a small “hand” stand,Continue reading “Blackdots’ Madballs sofubi coin banks teased…”
Tru:Tek x Frank Mysterio’s blind bag Frankballs…
As if the previously posted “Nakajima” Canadian Hairless weren’t enough, we have yet another release coming from our editor-in-chief Tru:Tek this week… the TTPaint blind-bag Frankball run! Taking on both of Frank Mysterio‘s recently released Madball knock-offs (Ugly Head and Battle Toad), the 2.75″ wide figures have been cast in Mexico using a squishy whiteContinue reading “Tru:Tek x Frank Mysterio’s blind bag Frankballs…”
Blackdots’ official Madballs merch announced…
Jumping on the recent resurgence of classic gross-out toy line Madballs, sofubi producers Blackdots have revealed that they’ll be teaming up with license holders American Greetings for a whole host of official merchandise soon! Whilst specifics still remain close guarded, we’re told to expect a wide range of items, including both sofubi slot banks, andContinue reading “Blackdots’ official Madballs merch announced…”
Tim Clarke x Clutter Magazine’s “Zombie Tribe” Mini Boglins teased…
Hot on the heals of King Mini Boglin’s reveal just a few weeks back, it appears the single figure has quickly morphed into a whole series as creator Tim Clarke and producers Clutter have just unveiled 2 more designs that’ll be featuring as part of a zombie-themed run soon! Whilst we just have these preliminaryContinue reading “Tim Clarke x Clutter Magazine’s “Zombie Tribe” Mini Boglins teased…”
Super7’s “Multi-Color” MOTUSCLE Trash Cans for the SDCC ’16 Skeletor’s Lair…
Having been such a huge success last year, Super7 have revealed that they’ll be bringing Skeletor’s Lair back to SDCC for 2016 with a whole heap of new Masters of the Universe exclusives… the first to be revealed coming in the form of the awesome “Multi-Color” MOTUSCLE Trash Can you see above! Featuring all 12Continue reading “Super7’s “Multi-Color” MOTUSCLE Trash Cans for the SDCC ’16 Skeletor’s Lair…”
EPSW x Cryptodude’s Vyle Lyle foam ball…
Up and coming lifestyle brand EPSW (Eat Pussy, Smoke Weed) are proud to announce the debut of their first ever toy, Vyle Lyle! Heavily inspired by cult gross-out toy line Madballs, the gruesome piece has been sculpted and produced by ball aficionado Cryptodude, coming cast in an authentic squishy foam, layered with latex and treatedContinue reading “EPSW x Cryptodude’s Vyle Lyle foam ball…”
Leeeeee Toy’s Earthly sofubi debut…
Originally featured early last week, we thought we’d shine an extra spotlight on Leeeeee Toy‘s debut sofubi Earthly now that their website is live and the figure finally up for grabs! One of the most original indie toys we’ve seen in a long time, the ecologically conscious piece draws inspiration from a wide variety of 80’s kidContinue reading “Leeeeee Toy’s Earthly sofubi debut…”
Creation777’s Mimi Monster paint run…
The Mimi Monster sofubi from TAN (aka Zhang Sheng) is making a welcome return this week in its first ever painted run from fellow toy artist Creation777! Standing at around 6″ tall, the slimy cyclops features a simple 2-part design with articulation in the neck, this time coming cast in a red soft vinyl and treated toContinue reading “Creation777’s Mimi Monster paint run…”
LeeeeeeToy’s Earthly sofubi debut…
Following months of super-strange teasers and reveals, the guys behind new HK-based sofubi producer Leeeeee Toy are proud to announce that their debut figure “Earthly” will finally see its first release later this week! A surreal blend of 80’s/90’s kids classics including Cabbage Patch Dolls, Gloworm and even the eco-conscious Captain Planet, the crazy-looking Earth-headedContinue reading “LeeeeeeToy’s Earthly sofubi debut…”
Softoy Hobby’s HUGE post-ToyCon Uk ’16 sale…
We at Softoy Hobby had an amazing time at ToyCon UK ’16 over the weekend, catching up with friends, selling toys, and most importantly, picking up a few gems for our own collection! Thankfully to all who couldn’t attend, we held back some select stock that we’ll be releasing online next week along with aContinue reading “Softoy Hobby’s HUGE post-ToyCon Uk ’16 sale…”
Grizlli Atom’s Madballs-inspired wrestler keshi revealed…
Joining the new wave of similarly themed patches that have just touched down in his store, Grizlli Atom is proud to reveal the first of a series of figures inspired by infamous wrestlers of the 80s and 90s! Whilst we have very little info to go on at present (even the name is still to beContinue reading “Grizlli Atom’s Madballs-inspired wrestler keshi revealed…”
Convict’s exclusive “Keshi Gomu Blue” Benkiman from Five Star Toy…
Continuing their recent onslaught of internationally available exclusives, Japanese lifestyle brand Convict are proud to offer up their new “Keshigomu Blue” NSC Benkiman (aka Urinal Guy!) to overseas customers this week. Standing at around 9″ tall and featuring 5 points of articulation, the obscure Kinnikuman character has been produced by Five Star Toy in an unpainted blueContinue reading “Convict’s exclusive “Keshi Gomu Blue” Benkiman from Five Star Toy…”
The Disarticulators’ Angel Abby exclusive Oozeballs…
Originally teased just last week, the Angel Abby exclusive Oozeballs are now up for grabs! Coming in at little over 3″ wide, The Disarticulators’ mash-up of cult toys Ooze-It and Madballs has been produced in a flesh-tone soft vinyl this time around, coming in 2 very different paint apps courtesy of Angel Abby’s Andy (we’reContinue reading “The Disarticulators’ Angel Abby exclusive Oozeballs…”
Mondo’s 2016 Madballs: Series 1…
Originally unveiled in prototype form at SDCC ’15, the first round of Mondo‘s officially licensed Madball re-imaginings are now finally up for grabs! Featuring 3 of James Groman’s original characters from 1986 – Slobulus, Horn Head and Skull Face – each have been brought bang up to date by the guys at Ramirez Studios, coming in at aContinue reading “Mondo’s 2016 Madballs: Series 1…”
Super7 x Gargamel’s Skeletor “Leo” sofubi…
Originally debuting in blank form way back at SDCC last summer, the Evil Lord of Destruction known as Skeletor is set to receive his first painted release in sofubi this week! Produced by Super7 in conjunction with Gargamel, the officially MOTU licensed piece has been styled to look like a classic 1980’s Japanese soft vinyl figure,Continue reading “Super7 x Gargamel’s Skeletor “Leo” sofubi…”
Cryptodude x Tobacco’s Black Moth Super Rainbow foam ball…
Chris Grondin aka Cryptodude has teamed up with music collective Tobacco to transform the Black Moth Super Rainbow mascot into a fully fledged, Madballs-style toy! Designed and sculpted by Chris based on the bubble gum blowing rainbow (albeit with the artist’s signature “siamese face” twist), the approximately 3″ wide ball has been produced in a similarContinue reading “Cryptodude x Tobacco’s Black Moth Super Rainbow foam ball…”
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