I was extremely honoured to get a chance to visit the factory I’ll be getting the Sumoggubōru produced at earlier this week, with friend and master-caster Cory of Science Patrol on-hand to show us the steps involved and, of course, help me pull my very own marbled Oozeballs- one of which will be offered up viaContinue reading “Softoy Hobby sofubi factory visit…”
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Yamomark’s MedicomToy exclusive “Grilled” Nurunurun…
Yamomark are proud to announce that their pelican-eel mobster Nurunurun will be returning next month as a Medicom exclusive! Standing at around 9.5″ tall and featuring 5 points of articulation, this all-new “Grilled” colorway has been cast on a milky white soft vinyl, coming complete with toasty brick brown, magenta, red and yellow sprays. GoingContinue reading “Yamomark’s MedicomToy exclusive “Grilled” Nurunurun…”
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…”
Paulus Hyu’s Flabslab exclusive “Rokudenashi” Sleepwalker Nimbus sofubi…
“What’s black, golden, abso-friggin-lutely good lookin, and called Rokudenashi? If you google it up, there’s actually a hint among the result. Seriously…” Flabslab are very happy to announce that they’ve teamed up with Paulus Hyu for an exclusive version of the Sleepwalker Nimbus sofubi! Dubbed “Rokudenashi” – roughly translated from Japanese as “bum” or “unwanted”Continue reading “Paulus Hyu’s Flabslab exclusive “Rokudenashi” Sleepwalker Nimbus sofubi…”
Play Studio’s Medicom Toy exclusive Shinobu sofubi…
Having seen a number of Japan-only releases since it’s debut back in early January, the Shinobu sofubi from Hong Kong’s Play Studio will finally see it’s first worldwide release this month as a Medicom Toy exclusive! A huge change in direction from their initial release, the “First Kaiju” – in terms of both style and scaleContinue reading “Play Studio’s Medicom Toy exclusive Shinobu sofubi…”
Punk Drunkers’ Summer ’16 exclusive Spring Man and Coijyarus teased…
Celebrating the launch of their Summer ’16 collection in style, Japanese lifestyle brand Punk Drunkers have secured exclusive versions of Five Star Toys’ Spring Man and Takepico’s Coijyarus for release this weekend! Whilst we still await colorway reveals for both figures, we can at least confirm that they’ll be making their way into the Punk DrunkersContinue reading “Punk Drunkers’ Summer ’16 exclusive Spring Man and Coijyarus teased…”
Monstock’s “International Market” Enzankos…
In a rare move for the largely Japan-only sofubi producer, the legendary Monstock have just unveiled 2 versions of Enzanko in an “International Market” exclusive colorway! Available with both “OG” and hoofed “Sozanko” arms, the hulking beasts have been cast in a subtle clear black soft vinyl infused with red, gold and green glitter, both comingContinue reading “Monstock’s “International Market” Enzankos…”
Yamomark’s Medicom Toy exclusive Baku Kaiju Owada…
Medicom Toy have secured an exclusive version of Yamomark‘s latest figure, Baku Kaiju Owada, for release early next month! Standing at little under 6″ tall and featuring 3 points of articulation, the beautifully textured mammoth – complete with creepy portrait sculpt on the back – has been produced in a light grey soft vinyl thisContinue reading “Yamomark’s Medicom Toy exclusive Baku Kaiju Owada…”
Splurrt x Angel Abby’s “Cadaver Lucky Bags”…
Teased here just a couple of weeks back, Splurrt‘s Angel Abby exclusive “Cadaver Lucky Bags” will be up for grabs via lottery sales this week! Created as part of Angel Abby’s ongoing 4th anniversary celebrations, the bags feature a blind mix of either a Walking Cadaver or Cadaver Twin, both coming cast in a Hawaii-styleContinue reading “Splurrt x Angel Abby’s “Cadaver Lucky Bags”…”
The One-Up exclusive Queen Alice and “X-Ray” Ometeol sofubi from Uky Daydreamer…
One-Up are proud to reveal that they’ve secured an exclusive version of Uky Daydreamer‘s latest sofubi – Queen Alice – for online release later on today! Taking on a more lifelike aesthetic than previous Uky figures, the sleek looking feline protagonist does manage to retain some of the subtle “transforming” design qualities from past releases,Continue reading “The One-Up exclusive Queen Alice and “X-Ray” Ometeol sofubi from Uky Daydreamer…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Punk Drunkers exclusive “Kesagake and Aitsu” sofubi set from Rampafge Toys…
Japanese lifestyle brand Punk Drunkers have teamed up with Rampage Toys for an exclusive version of the ever popular Kesagake sofubi! Produced in what appears to be a light tan soft vinyl this time around, the lofty 10.5″ tall figure has been treated to a number of metallic blue and black sprays courtesy of Rampage’sContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Punk Drunkers exclusive “Kesagake and Aitsu” sofubi set from Rampafge Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Snyc. exclusive “bloodwipe” snotBlower from PUSHEAD x Medicom Toy…
Medicom Toy have just revealed that the third version of their epic “snotBlower” collaboration with PUSHEAD, the Sync. exclusive “bloodwipe” edition! Designed by PUSHEAD and produced by Medicom, the stunning 10” figure features multiple points of articulation, coming cast in a mix of ABS, PVC and soft vinyl and given a blood-soaked mix of red,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Snyc. exclusive “bloodwipe” snotBlower from PUSHEAD x Medicom Toy…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Toy Art Gallery exclusive GID “Jeff” sofubi from Gravy Toys…
Bwana Spoons over at Gravy Toys has teamed up with Toy Art Gallery for an exclusive “GID” version of the Suns of Brodarr “Jeff” sofubi!Standing at around 7” tall and coming with articulation in the arms, waist and head, the original SoB figure has been treated to a multitude of red, green, blue and metallicContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Toy Art Gallery exclusive GID “Jeff” sofubi from Gravy Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Toy Tokyo exclusive “Blue Glitter” McSupersized sofubi…
Toy retailer Toy Tokyo have teamed up with Secret Base for an exclusive “Blue Glitter” edition of Ron English’s McSupersized sofubi! Standing at around 7” tall, the classic piece has been produced by Secret Base in a clear vinyl this time around, complete with blue glitter skeletal insert with subtle black rub. Currently available inContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Toy Tokyo exclusive “Blue Glitter” McSupersized sofubi…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Osaka Sofubi Banbaku” exclusive Oozeballs from Rampage Toys x The Disarticulators…
Wasting no time since our “Moon Dust” sale last week, we’re very proud to reveal the latest painted Oozeball run in all its glory, the “Osaka Sofubi Banbaku” exclusive edition from Rampage Toys x The Disarticulators! Produced in the same super-squishy silver lame vinyl used for the “Moon Dust” release and fitted with the now-standard squeakerContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Osaka Sofubi Banbaku” exclusive Oozeballs from Rampage Toys x The Disarticulators…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Medicom Toy exclusive “Iron Monkey 2” sofubi from Kikkake Toy…
Originally releasing way back in September of last year, Kikkake Toy‘s Iron Monkey 2 sofubi returns this month as a Medicom Toy exclusive! Drawing inspiration from classic vintage wind-up toys, the beautifully sculpted figure replaces the original design’s torso with an upscaled Roly Poly ball, also removing the cymbals in favour of an all-new accessory- aContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Medicom Toy exclusive “Iron Monkey 2” sofubi from Kikkake Toy…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Tenacious Toys exclusive “Despair” keshi from Adam Quesnell…
“Despair is a demon from the 10th Circle of Hell; the level where people who make bad cinematic adaptations of classic toy properties are flayed for eternity. Not your average demon, Despair suffers from severe anxiety disorder and crippling depression. Satan himself even banished Despair from Hell for being a major bummer… Cast out uponContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Tenacious Toys exclusive “Despair” keshi from Adam Quesnell…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Triclops’ exclusive “Milky Way” Rotten-X sofubi…
With our very own exclusive “Albino” Rotten-X coming to the Man-E-Toys store this Thursday, February 26th – check our original post here for full release details – we thought we’d share yet another upcoming version of the figure, Triclops’ “Milky Way” edition! Featuring the Triclops designed/Zectron sculpted “Rotten Tomato” ball as a head, the stunning “X” body figureContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Triclops’ exclusive “Milky Way” Rotten-X sofubi…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Man-E-Toys exclusive “Albino” Rotten-X and 1st Oozeball online release announced…
First off, we’d like to give our regular readers a massive apology for the lack of coverage over the past few days, you have a word we’ll be back running full steam by the end of the week! Our absence hasn’t been without cause though, as we’ve been gearing up for not one, but twoContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Man-E-Toys exclusive “Albino” Rotten-X and 1st Oozeball online release announced…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Gacha Week at Toy Art Gallery…
Hot on the heals of last week’s Glow-In-The-Dark drop, the guys over at Toy Art Gallery are proud to announce another round of themed releases, proudly presenting Gacha Week! Featuring the second series of Gargamel’s blind-bagged micros for a wallet friendly $6.50 each, the little guys have been joined by the latest colorway of Paul Kaiju’s Gacha MiniContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Gacha Week at Toy Art Gallery…”
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