Having opened to huge fanfare at Brisbane’s Laced earlier this month, we can now reveal that the leftovers from the Soft Vinyl Mayhem 2 show are now finally available online! Featuring a number of works from the full spectrum of sofubi and kaiju, personal highlights for us come in the form of Violence Toy’s “Scorpion”Continue reading “Soft Vinyl Mayhem 2 leftover sale…”
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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…”
The SVM2 exclusive NagNagNag lottery…
With doors opening this weekend, the guys behind the highly anticipated Soft Vinyl Mayhem 2 show have just unveiled a rather special release they’ll have up for grabs at preview night… a run of “Camo” 4-Eyed Boryoku Genjin from NagNagNag‘s Shigeru Arai! Whilst details with regards to pricing are still remaining close guarded at present, weContinue reading “The SVM2 exclusive NagNagNag lottery…”
The Black Drove group show…
NY-based artists Grizlli Atom and Bo Braiden have joined forces for the launch of Black Drove, a first-of-its-kind vinyl and resin show that’ll take attendees through a haunting dreamscape right in the middle of Brooklyn! Featuring over 40 artists from across the whole spectrum of indie toys, highlights revealed so far have included the debutContinue reading “The Black Drove group show…”
Bad Teeth Comics’ Soft Vinyl Mayhem 2 t-shirt preorder…
With Australia’s premiere toy show Soft Vinyl Mayhem returning in little over a month’s time, co-organiser Glenn Manders of Bad Teeth Comics has prepared an all-new t-shirt design to celebrate the much anticipated event! In keeping with the show’s borrowed Street Fighter 2 aesthetic, the SVM2 shirts feature a number of the toys that’ll beContinue reading “Bad Teeth Comics’ Soft Vinyl Mayhem 2 t-shirt preorder…”
Brandt Peters x Real Head’s Astro-Bat debut…
Originally teased back in May, the Astro-Bat from Brandt Peters and Real Head will finally see its first release as part of the artist’s Outer Limits show at Stranger Factory this week! Following along the same lines as RxH’s previous collaborations with Paul Kaiju and MVH, the 9″ tall figure features all-new head and armsContinue reading “Brandt Peters x Real Head’s Astro-Bat debut…”
Rampage Toys x The Tarantulas’ Nibblers at the Sofubi Saloon…
It’s been quite some time since we last saw a release of The Tarantulas’ Nibbler sofubi, so it came with great pleasure this morning to find that Rampage Toys‘ Jon Malmstedt will be reviving it for his next Sofubi Saloon event this month! Standing at around 4.5″ tall and featuring 4 points of articulation, theContinue reading “Rampage Toys x The Tarantulas’ Nibblers at the Sofubi Saloon…”
Play Studio x Blood Guts Toys’ new sofubi teased…
HK-based sofubi producers Play Studio are proud to announce a collaboration of epic proportions, teaming up with none other than Blood Guts Toys for the release of their third figure layer this month! Whilst details on the project are still thin on the ground bar the above teaser pic, it would appear that this newContinue reading “Play Studio x Blood Guts Toys’ new sofubi teased…”
KtoKto’s new sculpts for Bkuha Exhibition 4…
Kto Kto has just revealed that he’ll be taking part in the upcoming Bakuha Exhibition Vol.4 with the launch of 2 all-new figures! Whilst information on the pair is thin on the ground at present, it would appear from the styling that both will form part of the next wave of Kaibutsu, including both aContinue reading “KtoKto’s new sculpts for Bkuha Exhibition 4…”
The Xenoplasm group show at Outre Gallery…
We’ve already unveiled our very own Tru:Tek‘s entries for the upcoming Xenoplasm group show, but with the Melborne-based Outre Gallery opening its doors in just a few days time, we thought we’d give you guys a few more details about how things are going to go down… Focussing on the fusion of cultures in theContinue reading “The Xenoplasm group show at Outre Gallery…”
The Sunguts HK Exhibition ’16 at Angel Abby…
Angel Abby have just revealed that they will once again be holding sofubi producer Sunguts‘ annual Hong Kong exhibition this week! Featuring a whole slew of figures both new and old, personal highlights include GID Nipples and Otoko-Zame, as well as Tate-Eboshi and Dunkleosteus in a gorgeous black/gold colorway. Opening its doors at the prestigiousContinue reading “The Sunguts HK Exhibition ’16 at Angel Abby…”
Tru:Tek’s Slimerballs and Norris Oozecrab for the Xenoplasm group show…
With the highly anticipated Xenoplasm group show touching down at Melbourne’s Outre Gallery in just a couple of weeks time, our very own Tru:Tek exclusively reveals the 2 entries he’ll have up for grabs! First off, we have the Slimerball micro-run. A mash-up of the Oozeball and STKL Toys‘ Uneasy Joe (in particular, his arms!),Continue reading “Tru:Tek’s Slimerballs and Norris Oozecrab for the Xenoplasm group show…”
Rampage Toys’ Uncle Steve micro-run…
Rampage Toys‘ Job Malmstedt has teamed up with Splurrt for a special painted run of Uncle Steve sofubi! Standing at around 8″ tall and featuring 5 points of articulation, the dapper zombie has been produced in a black soft vinyl this time, coming with layer upon layer of metallic sprays and hand brushed detailing courtesyContinue reading “Rampage Toys’ Uncle Steve micro-run…”
Konatsuya x Koraters’ Kaiju Negora show exclusive Negora/Byron and Kyubiros/Byron sets…
As part of her upcoming “Kaiju Negora” shows in both LA and New York, Japanese artist Konatsuya has teamed up with Koraters‘ Shoko Nakazawa for 2 very special toy releases! Kicking things off with the LA leg this coming Monday, April 1st at QPOP with a hand painted Kaiju Negora and Byron set, this will be followedContinue reading “Konatsuya x Koraters’ Kaiju Negora show exclusive Negora/Byron and Kyubiros/Byron sets…”
Psycho Scimitar’s “Moldy Cotton Candy Sherbert Woebegamer Octo-Goner” set for Clutter’s Kaiju Battlers show…
Hot on the heels of yesterday’s “Incognito Atomic Woebegone Masquerading As A Night Gamer” coverage, we bring you the second part of Pyscho Scimitar and Plaseebo‘s entry for Clutter‘s upcoming Kaiju Battlers show (wait for it, the name is just as long!)… the “Moldy Cotton Candy Sherbert Woebegamer Octo-Goner” set! Featuring a series of 3Continue reading “Psycho Scimitar’s “Moldy Cotton Candy Sherbert Woebegamer Octo-Goner” set for Clutter’s Kaiju Battlers show…”
Plaseebo x Psycho Scimitar’s “Incognito Atomic Woebegone Masquerading As A Night Gamer” for Clutter’s Kaiju Battlers group show…
Wasting no time since the reveal of the Son of YouZha just yesterday, Bob Conge aka Plaseebo has just unveiled one of two entries he’s created for Clutter‘s upcoming Kaiju Battlers show… the Incognito Atomic Woebegone Masquerading As A Night Gamer! An ingenious mash-up of Psycho Scimitar‘s Woebegone and Plaseebo’s own Night Gamer, the 7″ figureContinue reading “Plaseebo x Psycho Scimitar’s “Incognito Atomic Woebegone Masquerading As A Night Gamer” for Clutter’s Kaiju Battlers group show…”
The Galaxy People x Rampage Toys’ Kesagake SEFLApod Joyrider for Clutter’s Kaiju Battlers group show…
Joining the previously featured Thrash City Battle Set from SlaveOne and Awesome Toy, we’re pleased to bring you guys yet another entry for Clutter‘s upcoming Kaiju Battlers show… the Kesagake SEFLApod Joyrider from The Galaxy People x Rampage Toys! Utilising the new SEFLApod vehicle, the awesome one-off creation features a resin cast head sculpted byContinue reading “The Galaxy People x Rampage Toys’ Kesagake SEFLApod Joyrider for Clutter’s Kaiju Battlers group show…”
SlaveOne x Awesome Toy’s “Thrash City” Battle Set for Clutter’s Kaiju Battlers show…
Long time collaborators Slave x One and Awesome Toy have joined forces for a special one-off “Thrash City” Battle Set for Clutter‘s upcoming Kaiju Battlers group show! Featuring Awesome Toy’s Fake Baron, the lumbering super ‘bot has been joined by Slave’s all-new Haku, the Slum World buildings plus a modified Gero- check out the length ofContinue reading “SlaveOne x Awesome Toy’s “Thrash City” Battle Set for Clutter’s Kaiju Battlers show…”
Rampage Toys’ sofubi and art event at FEWMANY…
Jon Malmstedt over at Rampage Toys is very pleased to announce that he’ll be holding a solo sofubi and art show at Tokyo’s prestigious FEWMANY later this week! Whilst we have very little info with regards to what will be featuring at present, you can guarantee that alongside the special “Totoro” inspired Kessagake run youContinue reading “Rampage Toys’ sofubi and art event at FEWMANY…”
The “MONSTROSITIES” group show at mph…
myplasticheart‘s MONSTROSITIES group show is back for another instalment this weekend and promises to be just as mindblowing as the last! Currated by none other than Guumon, this year’s lineup has almost doubled from before, with a total of 12 amazing US and Japanese Kaiju artists being represented including; BLObPUS, Bwana Spoons, Buildbots, Fig Lab,Continue reading “The “MONSTROSITIES” group show at mph…”
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