Gory Hole’s official relaunch announced…

With toy news a little slow today, we thought we’d share some info on our upcoming relaunch of toy/apparel brand Gory Hole! Set to feature a ton of new VHS horror-inspired merch including pins, patches, tshirts and of course toys in the form of Warui Zonbi keshi sets and GH x Violence Toy one-offs, theContinue reading “Gory Hole’s official relaunch announced…”

SX Toy’s Yabanjin keshi revealed…

The elusive SX Toy have just revealed that their highly sought after Yabanjin kaiju has made the leap into the world of keshi! Whilst details on the project are still thin on the ground at present, it would appear that this new version of the Jack the Giant Killer-inspired beast has once again been sculptedContinue reading “SX Toy’s Yabanjin keshi revealed…”

Uncut’s Halloween-inspired Splatter Retsuden keshi teased…

Fresh from our look at the Superfestival 71 exclusive Texas Butcher, Uncut‘s Kotobuki Man has wasted no time in getting the next figure ready in his ongoing Splatter Retsuden/Terror Treehouse series… taking on the murderous Michael Myers from cult classic Halloween! Whilst the above image is all we have to go on at present, it would appearContinue reading “Uncut’s Halloween-inspired Splatter Retsuden keshi teased…”

Kotobuki Man’s Superfestival 71 exclusive Texas Butcher keshi…

Kotobuki Man is proud to announce that his “Texas Butcher” Splatter Retsuden keshi is set to make a return in an all-new colorway exclusive to Superfestival 71! The fifth figure to feature in the cult horror-themed mini series, the butcher – instantly recognisable as Leatherface from A Texas Chainsaw Massacre – had been hand sculptedContinue reading “Kotobuki Man’s Superfestival 71 exclusive Texas Butcher keshi…”

Electric Monarchy’s “GID” Bukkake revealed…

Teased in prototype form way back in January, we’re very proud to finally reveal the first version of Electric Monarchy‘s “Bukkake” keshi in-full today! Taking its name from a sex act we’ll once again refrain from describing here, the gloopy, gross-out mini figure has been sculpted by Macsorro based on a design from EM’s Fint and Ralph Niese, comingContinue reading “Electric Monarchy’s “GID” Bukkake revealed…”

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…”

ToyCon ’16: A pictorial round-up…

After a long week of casting keshi, painting sofubi and cutting header cards for ToyCon UK ’16, I’m finally back in the writers chair here at Softoy Hobby! I’ll be resuming our regular coverage later on today, but beforehand, I thought you guys might enjoy a quick pictorial roundup of some of our favourite piecesContinue reading “ToyCon ’16: A pictorial round-up…”

Disart ToyLabs x Awesome Toy’s SD Fake Baron keshi…

After months on the drawing board, we can finally reveal the latest figure in Awesome Toy‘s ongoing Artist Collection series… the “Super Deformed” Fake Baron keshi from our very own Tru:Tek and the Disart ToyLabs! Designed by Tru:Tek to fit in with the standard vintage SD super bot keshi, the little guy has been 3D sculptedContinue reading “Disart ToyLabs x Awesome Toy’s SD Fake Baron keshi…”

Gory Hole’s SS Werewolf one-offs…

As promised in our coverage of Gory Hole‘s huge Warui Zonbi: Series 1 sale a few days back, we’re proud to reveal a couple of surprises that’ll be joining the standard sets come drop time later on today! First up, we have the Science Patrol x Gory Hole mash-up you see above. Dubbed the Zombie NaziContinue reading “Gory Hole’s SS Werewolf one-offs…”

Alien Robot Monster’s M.U.S.C.L.E C.A.R.S keshi…

Originally releasing in extremely limited numbers at DCon ’15 back in November of last year, the highly sought after M.U.S.C.L.E C.A.R.S from Alien Robot Monster will finally see a general release next week! Whilst information on the figure’s origin remains close guarded at present, it appears the mini has been kit-bashed from a classic “Meat” M.U.S.C.L.EContinue reading “Alien Robot Monster’s M.U.S.C.L.E C.A.R.S keshi…”

Geek Life’s Sega Keshi Series teased…

Briefly mentioned in our coverage of the “ZX Spectrum” Mammoth sofubi last week, the upcoming Sega Keshi series from Geek Life has just received it’s first teaser! Still leaving us in the dark as to what license they’ve chosen for their first release, our limited knowledge of Sega’s games would suggest that Geek Life have opted forContinue reading “Geek Life’s Sega Keshi Series teased…”

Bigmantoys’ Puppet Muscle: Wave 2 mini figures…

Bigmantoys‘ unofficial tribute to both the Puppet Master flicks and classic mini figure line M.U.S.C.L.E – Puppet Muscle – is set to return this week for a second wave of releases! Digitally sculpted by Bigmantoys’ Lee Burbridge at just under 2″ tall each, the latest batch of figures features the return of Blade and TunnelerContinue reading “Bigmantoys’ Puppet Muscle: Wave 2 mini figures…”

Gory Hole’s “OG” and “Flesh” Warui Zonbi sets…

They’ve been months in the offing, but we can now reveal that Gory Hole‘s first painted run of Warui Zonbi: Series 1 figures will finally be touching down online later this week!  Inspired by MaBa’s 80’s toy line “Zombies” (ゾンビーズ), as well as cult horror flicks from the 80’s and 90’s, the first series of finger puppet-style figures featureContinue reading “Gory Hole’s “OG” and “Flesh” Warui Zonbi sets…”

Kuidaore Toy’s “Green” and “Blue” Melty Moldy keshi…

Originally teased in hard resin just a few weeks back, we can now reveal the latest keshi from Kuidaore Toy in-full… Melty Moldy! Heavily inspired by the classic 70’s Ooze-It doll (a regular feature here on Softoy Hobby!), the little guy has been sculpted in-scale with Kuidaore’s previously released Mr Rucksack at little over 2″ tall. Making itsContinue reading “Kuidaore Toy’s “Green” and “Blue” Melty Moldy keshi…”

FTWR Toy’s Sufes 71 exclusive Zombie Army keshi…

Originally debuting back at Wonderfestival Summer ’15 last July, the highly sought after Zombie Army keshi from FTWR Toy is set to return this weekend just in time for Superfestival 71! Designed by FTWR and realised by the sculptor of the legendary Neclos Fortress series, the oversized 2.5″ tall figure comes with a swathe ofContinue reading “FTWR Toy’s Sufes 71 exclusive Zombie Army keshi…”

Radioactive Uppercut’s Strange Creatures of Atlas Island keshi revealed…

Previously teased way back in November of last year, the Strange Creatures from Radioactive Uppercut are finally making their way over to the UK for full-scale keshi production courtesy of our very own Tru:Tek! Whilst details on the project are still pretty thin on the ground at present, it would appear that these intestinal kaiju haveContinue reading “Radioactive Uppercut’s Strange Creatures of Atlas Island keshi revealed…”

Uncut’s “Texas Butcher” Splatter Retsuden keshi…

Teased here just last week, the latest Splatter Retsuden keshi from Uncut‘s Kotobuki Man, dubbed the “Texas Butcher”, will be seeing its first online sale later this week! Inspired by cult horror flick The Texas Chainsaw Massacre’s Leatherface, the Bikkuriman-style keshi appears to be the same size as the previously released figures, coming in at aContinue reading “Uncut’s “Texas Butcher” Splatter Retsuden keshi…”

Kotobuki Man’s “Texas Butcher” Splatter Retsuden keshi…

With Dream Master Nightmare Kun making it’s debut (and quickly selling out) just last month, Uncut‘s Kotobuki Man has wasted no time in getting the next figure ready in his ongoing Splatter Retsuden/Terror Treehouse series… taking on the mighty Leatherface from cult classic The Texas Chainsaw Massacre! Whilst the above image is all we haveContinue reading “Kotobuki Man’s “Texas Butcher” Splatter Retsuden keshi…”

Super7’s M.U.S.C.L.E MOTU Trash Cans revealed…

Joining the previously featured MOTU ReAction Figures, Super7 unveiled yet another release they have planned for their ongoing Masters of the Universe takeover… the M.U.S.C.L.E MOTU Trash Can packs! Featuring all 12 previously released sculpts, the authentically sculpted 2″ figures have been produced in a plethora of different colored PVC that mimic many original M.U.S.C.L.E colorways.Continue reading “Super7’s M.U.S.C.L.E MOTU Trash Cans revealed…”