Seeing it’s last release as a Convict exclusive almost a year ago now, it came with great pleasure today to find that Geek Life‘s Mammoth sofubi has returned in an all-new “ZX Spectrum” colorway! The second figure in the officially licensed Sega Retro Game Sofubi Collection, the Yamada Masami sculpted figure – taken from cult 1985 shooterContinue reading “Geek Life’s “ZX Spectrum” Space Harrier Mammoth sofubi…”
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Awesome Toy’s Medicom exclusive Big Foot…
Yep, yet more from Medicom today, as the Japanese toy giant comes with their latest exclusive from Awesome Toy… Big Foot (aka Sasquatch) in not 1, but 2 all-new colorways! Based on a highly sought after vintage gorilla sofubi mini, the little guy has been upscaled to a huge 10″ tall, coming with articulation in theContinue reading “Awesome Toy’s Medicom exclusive Big Foot…”
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…”
Kikkake’s “Sally” Iron Monkey No.2 returns…
With demand for the first release being so high, Kikkake‘s “Sally” Iron Monkey No.2 sofubi has thankfully returned this week for all those collectors who missed out! Drawing inspiration from classic vintage wind-up toys, the beautifully sculpted figure stands at around 7″ tall with 5 points of articulation, coming cast in a flesh tone vinyl with layers of orange,Continue reading “Kikkake’s “Sally” Iron Monkey No.2 returns…”
Star Case’s latest Dester Commando colorway revealed…
With the “Graffiti Blue” edition now finally making it’s way into collectors homes, Star Case have wasted no time in teasing yet another Dester Commando colorway that’ll hopefully be making an appearance soon! Taken from ongoing knock-off Star Wars line “Star Convoy”, the 6″ tall Stormtrooper-inspired sofubi has been treated to black, silver, red andContinue reading “Star Case’s latest Dester Commando colorway revealed…”
Rampage Toys’ “Godzilla Blue” Kesagake…
Having seen it’s last official online release way back in September last year, the original Kesagake from Rampage Toys is set to make a welcome return next week in a gorgeous “Godzilla Blue” colorway! Standing at a lofty 10.5″ tall and featuring articulation in the waist and shoulders, the oversized killer grizzly has been produced inContinue reading “Rampage Toys’ “Godzilla Blue” Kesagake…”
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…”
The Tarantulas’ “Aurora” Nibblers revealed…
Following a long hiatus, The Tarantulas are set to return next week with an all-new Nibbler release! Inspired by vintage Star Wars sound chip tags, the 5″ tall figures have been produced in a color-changing “Aurora” sofubi this time around, complete with masked clear pink, blue and silver sprays that mimic the tags’ holographic panels.Continue reading “The Tarantulas’ “Aurora” Nibblers revealed…”
Super7’s fully painted MOTU ReAction figures revealed…
Originally debuting at SDCC ’15 in prototype form, Super7‘s officially licensed 3.75″ “Masters of the Universe” ReAction figures will finally see their “OG” standard painted release soon! Closely resembling the 1970’s era action figures, the initial line-up features 4 of MOTU’s most iconic charcaters, each with their own individual weapon – He-Man and the Power Sword, Skeletor and hisContinue reading “Super7’s fully painted MOTU ReAction figures revealed…”
Guumon x Miscreation Toys’ “Titanium” Iron Monster…
Miscreation Toys have teamed up with Guumon for a run of Iron Monster sofubi in his signature “Titanium” colorway! Standing at a lofty 14″ tall and featuring articulation in the arms, neck and waist, the towering figure – a homage to Dr Zorka’s robot in the 1939 scifi/ horror B-movie serial “The Phantom Creeps” – hasContinue reading “Guumon x Miscreation Toys’ “Titanium” Iron Monster…”
The KaijumonsteR exclusive “OOZI-X” sofubi from Skull Head Butt…
Fresh from selling out of both Moon-X and OozeDrip-X releases last month, KaijuMonsteR comes with the third and final figure in their trifecta of belated Skull Head Butt NYCC ’15 exclusives… Oozi-X! Featuring the latest (drip free!) OOZE-X head on top of the newly re-sculpted Ooze-It style body, Skull Head Butt’s 8″ tall figure has once againContinue reading “The KaijumonsteR exclusive “OOZI-X” sofubi from Skull Head Butt…”
Newtervision’s WF exclusive SD Scopedog keshi…
With Wonderfestival Winter 2016 just a few days away now, keshi producer Newtervision has just unveiled the first exclusive figure he’ll have up for grabs at the event, a breathtaking “SD” Votoms Scopedog keshi! Officially licensed by Armored Trooper Votoms’ producer Sunrise, the beautifully realised mech has been sculpted in-scale with the vintage Marukoshi SD Gundam DecaContinue reading “Newtervision’s WF exclusive SD Scopedog keshi…”
Leeeeee Toy’s EARTHLY sofubi revealed…
Up and coming sofubi producers Leeeeee Toy have just unveiled images of their debut toy, the wonderfully strange EARTHLY! Whilst we have very little to go on at present aside from the pics you see here, it would appear that the fully articulated soft vinyl figure draws on a number of influences – primarily cultContinue reading “Leeeeee Toy’s EARTHLY sofubi revealed…”
Unbox Industries x 2000AD’s Visible Man…
After almost 3 years in the making (we first caught sight of a proto way back at NYCC ’13!), the officially licensed Visible Man project from Unbox Industries will finally see it’s first release later this week! Based on 2000AD‘s fateful Frank Hart from early obscurity Visible Man, the series is set to feature a number of interpretations of the character,Continue reading “Unbox Industries x 2000AD’s Visible Man…”
Medicom Toy’s “Gold Bina” and “Masuman” Astro Mu 5 remakes…
Originally debuting back in October last year with the release of Ultra Earth and Devil Bado, the resurrection of Nakajima’s classic Astro-Mu 5 line continues this month with the arrival of yet another goodie/baddie combo… Gold Bina and Masuman! Near-identical to the original 10″ tall soft vinyl figures, the pair have been produced by Medicom in a classic transContinue reading “Medicom Toy’s “Gold Bina” and “Masuman” Astro Mu 5 remakes…”
Medicom Toy’s Andre the Giant sofubi…
Medicom Toy are set to return to their long running Soft Vinyl Fighting Series this month with their 15th release to date, this time taking on the “8th wonder of the world”, Andre the Giant! Base on his early days as part of the International Wrestling Enterprise, the man mountain has been recreated in a stunning vintageContinue reading “Medicom Toy’s Andre the Giant sofubi…”
Zoomoth’s “Madden”『月風魔伝』keshi revealed…
As promised in our coverage of Bill Rizer “Ver.2” earlier in the week, we can now reveal yet another one day licensed exclusive Zoomoth will have up for grabs at Wonderfestival Winter 2016 next weekend… “Madden” from obscure 1987 hack ‘n slash 月風魔伝 (Moon-like Madden)! Fitting in perfectly with Zoomoth’s already extensive line-up of classic Konami characters,Continue reading “Zoomoth’s “Madden”『月風魔伝』keshi revealed…”
Kikkake Toy’s “Sally” Iron Monkey No.2…
Seeing in the Chinese year of the monkey in style, Kikkake Toy are proud to unveil their latest release, the “Sally” Iron Monkey No.2 sofubi! Drawing inspiration from classic vintage wind-up toys, the beautifully sculpted figure stands at around 7″ tall with 5 points of articulation, coming complete with chained “Cub” omake featuring the Den-Tetsu-Jin (ThomasContinue reading “Kikkake Toy’s “Sally” Iron Monkey No.2…”
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