Having only seen a limited release since it’s debut back in August of last year, we’re very happy to reveal that Bad Attic Toys‘ debut sofubi – 2-Faced Todd – will be making a return at Superfestival 70 this weekend! The first to feature in the ongoing Madball-inspired “Trouballz” line, the gruesome figure comes in at anContinue reading “Bad Attic Toys’ “Two Face Todd” Trouballz sofubi at Superfestival 70…”
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The “Dream Master Nightmare Kun” keshi from Uncut…
Wasting no time since the release of Crystal 13 just a couple of months back, Kotobuki Man over at Uncut/Terror Treehouse is proud to present the latest figure in his Splatter Retsuden keshi series… Dream Master Nightmare Kun! Inspired by cult horror flick Nightmare on Elm Street’s Freddy Krueger, the Bikkuriman-style keshi appears to be theContinue reading “The “Dream Master Nightmare Kun” keshi from Uncut…”
The return of Galaxy People’s “Skreel” sofubi…
Brian Bunting of Galaxy People-fame has just revealed that his “Skreel” sofubi will be making a comeback just in time for Superfestival 70 this weekend! Standing at around 4.5″ tall and featuring 3 points of articulation, the galaxy bat appears to have been produced in a blue soft vinyl this time around, coming with aContinue reading “The return of Galaxy People’s “Skreel” sofubi…”
The Superfestival 70 exclusive “S.T.E.A.M” Loch Ness Monster sofubi from Fig-Lab x Awesome Toy…
Fig-Lab‘s Datadub has revealed that he’s teaming up with Awesome Toy for a special run of Loch Ness Monster sofubi in his signature “S.T.E.A.M” colorway! Produced in a Japanese soft vinyl, the 4″ tall, 2-part figure – a homage to Kenner’s super rare “Stretch Serpent” – has been treated to a stunning array of copper, gold andContinue reading “The Superfestival 70 exclusive “S.T.E.A.M” Loch Ness Monster sofubi from Fig-Lab x Awesome Toy…”
Oozeball One-Off #1 from Tru:Tek…
In celebration of the new Softoy Hobby site and store, our editor-in-chief Tru:Tek will be offering up a number of one-off Oozeballs over the next couple of months… starting with the metallic marvel you see above! Produced in a squishy black soft vinyl, the Tru:Tek-designed, Zectron-sculpted piece has been treated to gorgeous green-gold, copper, silverContinue reading “Oozeball One-Off #1 from Tru:Tek…”
The “Gomlins” group keshi release revealed…
Nerdone and Mee Mie will be teaming up with another undisclosed artist for a special “Gomlins” group keshi release at Superfestival 70 later this month! Whilst there’s little to go on at present, it would appear that the drop will feature 3 different figures – Nerdone’s “Steregon”, Mee Mie’s “Lemonjah” and a soon to beContinue reading “The “Gomlins” group keshi release revealed…”
The “Sinister Sandstorm” Alien sofubi from Super7 x Secret Base…
Super7 and Secret Base have teamed up for all-new specimen of Xenomorph to see in the new year, proudly presenting the “Sinister Sandstorm” Alien sofubi! Collaboratively produced by the pair, the 4.5″ tall figure has been designed and sculpted to look like a classic Poppy sofubi mini, this time around coming in a stunning tan-colored vinyl withContinue reading “The “Sinister Sandstorm” Alien sofubi from Super7 x Secret Base…”
The “Mixed Part” F**king Four Fingers sofubi from Terrible Whore…
Terrible Whore is kicking 2016 off with a bang this weekend with a special mixed-part “Fucking Four Fingers” release! Standing at an impressive 10″ tall and featuring 4 points of articulation, the twisted homage to Kinnikuman’s Snegator Claw has been produced in a huge selection of different colored soft vinyl this time around, with no mixed partContinue reading “The “Mixed Part” F**king Four Fingers sofubi from Terrible Whore…”
The Disarticulators x Rampage Toys “Cheezy Moon” Oozeball available for 2 more days…
UPDATE// We have been informed that there will be just 2 more days to get your “Cheezy Moon” Oozeball preorders in. Head over to the Rampage store right here to pick yours up now! Teased here earlier in the week, we can now reveal that the FINAL squeaky Oozeball sofubi from The Disarticulators – the “CheezyContinue reading “The Disarticulators x Rampage Toys “Cheezy Moon” Oozeball available for 2 more days…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The BLObPUS x Skullmark “Galaxy Commander” one-offs…
BLObPUS is proud to announce details of his finally lottery sale for 2015, this time around taking on the full line-up of Skullmark‘s Galaxy Commander sofubi for a run of one-off customs! Featuring all 7 of the original series, each 9″ soft vinyl figure has been treated to unique metallic and neon sprays complete withContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The BLObPUS x Skullmark “Galaxy Commander” one-offs…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Time Traveller Awakens” resin figure from UASJ…
“His family murdered by kaiju, the Time Traveller awakens to exact his revenge on the king of all strange monsters… the dreaded Kohai!” It’s been almost 2 years since the debut of UnaffiliatedSJ‘s awesome Time Traveller resin figure, so what better way to celebrate than with the release of the kaiju killer’s first ever paintedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Time Traveller Awakens” resin figure from UASJ…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Convict exclusive “B-Movie Monster” sofubi from Siccaluna…
Bowing to the request of fans, Japanese lifestyle retailer Convict are proud to offer up their exclusive version of Siccaluna’s B-Movie Monster set! Featuring “Frank”, “Kong”, “Spaceman” and “Mummy”, the KO Universal Monsters stand at around 8″-9″ tall each, coming with articulation in both the arms and neck. Produced in what appears to be a lavenderContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Convict exclusive “B-Movie Monster” sofubi from Siccaluna…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Cheezy Moon” Oozeball sofubi from The Disarticulators x Rampage Toys…
The Disarticulators have revealed that they will be teaming up with long time collaborator Rampage Toys for the release of the FINAL squeaky blank Oozeball… the “Cheezy Moon” edition! Having seen over 20 releases across 9 different colorways throughout the past 12 months since it’s debut, the balls designer – our very own editor, Tru:TekContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Cheezy Moon” Oozeball sofubi from The Disarticulators x Rampage Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Fake Spectreman #6 sofubi from Awesome Toy…
Originally teased in vinyl test-shot form back in September, the latest Fake Spectreman figure (#6) from Awesome Toy will finally be touching down later this month! With the ongoing series based on pachi (bootleg) renditions of P Productions’ classic tokusatsu character “Spectreman”, this new version have been inspired by a little known Brazilian comic, featuring an altogether more angularContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Fake Spectreman #6 sofubi from Awesome Toy…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Peppermint” Gourdon and Therefore Ghost from Hateball…
“I wanted to feel as festive as the world was telling me that I was supposed to feel. And I didn’t want to do it alone. So here we are: candy-cane creatures, straight from the treasure box and into your diabolical diorama of ginger-beams and icing icicles…” Hateball has rather reluctantly got into the festiveContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Peppermint” Gourdon and Therefore Ghost from Hateball…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Graffiti Blue” Dester Commando sofubi from Star Case…
Japanese Star Wars fan site and retailer Star Case have just revealed that their signature “Dester Commando” sofubi is set to return this month in an all-new “Graffiti Blue” colorway! Taken from ongoing knock-off Star Wars line “Star Convoy”, the 6″ tall Stormtrooper-inspired sofubi has been treated to red, black, green and yellow hand brushed detailingContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Graffiti Blue” Dester Commando sofubi from Star Case…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Touma’s officially licensed “Astro Boy” sofubi for the Tezuka Osamu Cultural Festival…
Legendary toy artist Touma has just revealed that he’s been working on an officially licensed Astro Boy sofubi for the Tezuka Osamu Cultural Festival next week! Featuring the iconic android’s signature winged hair and chunky boots, the little guy has been redesigned and sculpted in Touma’s unmistakable style, coming with those elongated arms and smoothContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Touma’s officially licensed “Astro Boy” sofubi for the Tezuka Osamu Cultural Festival…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “3-Eyed King Kong” Slimeball from Scumbags and Superstars…
With both “Melting Man” and “Slimy Siamese”selling out instantaneously, Scumbags and Superstars have once again called upon the talents of artist Chris Grondin aka Cryptodude for the release of yet another Slimeball… the 3-Eyed King Kong! Based on an original character design from S&S, the suitably gross-looking ball has once again been hand sculpted by Grondin at around 3″ wide,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “3-Eyed King Kong” Slimeball from Scumbags and Superstars…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Marmit x Medicom Toy’s “Alien” sofubi re-release…
Answering the prayers of many a sofubi collector, Marmit’s grail-like Alien sofubi is to be resurrected by Medicom Toy for a special re-release later this month! Featuring all 5 designs from the classic line-up – the “Alien” and Nostromo crew members “Ripley”, “Dallas”, “Kain” and “Lambert” – each 9.5″ tall figure has been produced in soft vinylContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Marmit x Medicom Toy’s “Alien” sofubi re-release…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Gory Hole’s “Warui Zonbi” gacha keshi revealed…
With the first official painted run of Gory Hole‘s “Warui Zonbi” sofubi finally set to touch down online over the next few weeks, we’re very proud to reveal a surprise extra that’ll be making an appearance too… the Warui Zonbi gacha keshi! Inspired by MaBa Zombies’ gachapon spin-off series, both “Selwyn” and “SS Wolfgang” haveContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Gory Hole’s “Warui Zonbi” gacha keshi revealed…”
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