Gorgoloid is proud to introduce the very first painted run of his collaboration with Awesome Toy, the “Tropical” Fiji Mermaid! Designed and sculpted by Gorgoloid’s Barry Allen Williams with soft vinyl production courtesy of AT, the mini-sized, 2-part figure has been cast in light pink sofubi complete with various Monster Kolor fades, splatters and brushContinue reading “Gorgoloid’s “Tropical” Fiji Mermaid sofubi…”
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TAG’s OH MY! Yokai: Night Parade and “Putrid Flesh” Mandrake Root sofubi…
Toy Art Gallery have teamed up with none other than Candie Bolton for the release of their latest sofubi gacha series, the absolutely adorable OH MY! YOKAI: Night Parade! Featuring a total of 5 different yokai-inspired minis designed by Candie, each comes in at around 2″ tall with an uncapped, finger puppet style base. ProducedContinue reading “TAG’s OH MY! Yokai: Night Parade and “Putrid Flesh” Mandrake Root sofubi…”
Medicom Toy’s Hazedon sofubi mini set…
Medicom Toy have secured the rights to produce toys from Sunrise’s classic 1972 anime Hazedon aka Chief Joker! Featuring a trip of characters from the show’s relatively short run – lead Hazedon, mermaid Sheeran and puffer fish Puyang – each mini-sized figure has been produced in a Japanese soft vinyl (complete with vintage-style squeaker!) andContinue reading “Medicom Toy’s Hazedon sofubi mini set…”
Science Patrol’s Superfestival 71 exclusives…
Japan-based sofubi producer Science Patrol are proud to reveal that they’ve prepared 2 all-new figures for release just in time for Superfestival 71 this weekend! First up, we have the as-yet-untitled dungeon creep pictured on the left. Standing little over 3″ tall and featuring articulation at the waist, this crystal-headed beast has been treated toContinue reading “Science Patrol’s Superfestival 71 exclusives…”
Gegephix x PLM’s “Gege Lumps” Languor Mania series…
Chanmen of Gegephix/Gargamel has teamed up with PLM for a special run of their daruma-style doll Languor Mania! Dubbed “Gege Lumps”, the mini series consists of 4 different takes on the ball-like figure from Chanmen; Gi-Oh’s Ray Prophecy (Red), Gi-Oh’s Spirit-Spell (blue), Gi-Oh’s Spirit and Electronic, and our favourite, the Gameboy-inspired Gi-Oh’s Spirit and Play. GoingContinue reading “Gegephix x PLM’s “Gege Lumps” Languor Mania series…”
Takepico’s “MT Green/Purple” Keronga at One-Up…
Takepico’s Keronga sofubi returns this weekend in an all-new “MT Green/Purple” colorway! Sculpted by Pico Pico and produced by One-Up, the mini-sized frog monster stands at around 3.3″ tall, featuring articulation in the neck. Produced in a pink soft vinyl and adorned with metallic green, purple and gold sprays with hand brushed detailing, the “MT Green/Purple” Keronga comesContinue reading “Takepico’s “MT Green/Purple” Keronga at One-Up…”
The “Blue” and “Pink” Anatomy Skull Uamou sofubi…
Uamou are proud to announce that their Anatomy Skull Uamou sofubi is now up for grabs in 2 all-new colorways! Standing at around 3″ tall, the signature 2-part mini has once again been cast in a clear vinyl, this time coming with your choice of either blue or pink clear acetate inserts. Currently available alongsideContinue reading “The “Blue” and “Pink” Anatomy Skull Uamou sofubi…”
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…”
UhOh Toys’ glitter-infused Errants sofubi…
Aaron over at UhOh Toys is proud to a announce that his Errants minis will be returning this week for a special glitter-infused release! Consisting of all 3 2.5″ tall designs from the series; “Roku” the scientist owl, “Cutty” the cowboy bull and “Verge” the space faring lizard, the adorable 2 part figures have been produced in a selection ofContinue reading “UhOh Toys’ glitter-infused Errants sofubi…”
Uamou’s Nauts exclusive Ghost Uamou Series…
The guys over at Uamou have teamed up with Geek Life and Nauts for an exclusive run of “Ghost” Uamou sofubi! Inspired by Ghost Face from cult 90’s slasher Scream, the little guys have been produced in a white soft vinyl with authentic black eye and mouth detailing, coming complete with a hand stitched feltContinue reading “Uamou’s Nauts exclusive Ghost Uamou Series…”
Super7’s new Kandy Kaiju and Alien Queen sofubi…
Super7 and Secret Base has once again joined forces to bring us the officially licensed Alien Queen sofubi just in time for Alien Day ’16! Following a similar aesthetic to the previously released standard Alien figure, this vintage Poppy-inspired piece appears to stand at a similar 4.5″ tall, coming complete with articulation in the armsContinue reading “Super7’s new Kandy Kaiju and Alien Queen sofubi…”
Obsessed Panda’s “Neo” Mini Fake Baron sets…
Hot on the heals of Topheroy’s release just last week, Michael Devera over at Obsessed Panda is the latest artist to take on Awesome Toy‘s Mini Fake Baron set for a limited “Neo” painted release! Featuring all 4 miniature versions of the pachi super ‘bot – a pendant, finger puppet, chibi and standard mini –Continue reading “Obsessed Panda’s “Neo” Mini Fake Baron sets…”
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…”
Ko-Re Ko-Re at ToyCon UK ’16…
Joining the previously posted Dual Bat, the guys over at Ko-Re Ko-Re are proud to announce a number of other must-have exclusives they’ll have up for grabs at ToyCon UK this weekend! So far, we have (from top left – bottom right); a new Astro Unkotsu from Goccodo, 3 versions of T9G’s Monkey King, handContinue reading “Ko-Re Ko-Re at ToyCon UK ’16…”
The Soft Vinyl Garden group show…
Toy collector-come-curator Jack Shaw is proud to announce that his first ever Soft Vinyl Garden group show will be touching down at the Rooftop Bar and Cinema in Melbourne, Australia this evening! Featuring a whole slew of the soft vinyl toy scene’s most prominent players, highlights include a pair of one-off GID DC13’s from MutantContinue reading “The Soft Vinyl Garden group show…”
DeathCat Toys’ new Elder Demons revealed…
Whilst we still rather impatiently wait for the release of Elder Demons Series 2 and 3, creator Johan Ulrich of DeathCat Toys has unveiled 2 more sculpts that are set to join the ever increasing line-up! Whilst we just have the above images to go on at present, the Johan-designed and KtoKto-sculpted figures follow a similar aestheticContinue reading “DeathCat Toys’ new Elder Demons revealed…”
Hariken’s “Green 5” ARE sofubi minis…
Japanese artist Hariken over at Mad Panda Factory is proud to reveal that his アレの見守りソフビ人形 (more simply known as “ARE”) figure has made a return in an all-new “Green” colorway! Standing at around 2.5″ tall and featuring articulation in the neck, the little fellow – designed by Hariken and sculpted by TTToy – has been produced in a brightContinue reading “Hariken’s “Green 5” ARE sofubi minis…”
Max Toy Co’s Tiger Boss sofubi…
Originally debuting at Tokyo’s Dai Kaiju Salon way back in January, sofubi producer Max Toy Co‘s latest figure, the “Tiger Boss”, will finally see its first worldwide release later this week! Conceived by Mark Nagata, designed by Javier Jimenez and sculpted by Max Toy newcomer Cristina Ravenna, the unlikely feline salary man stands at around 3.5″ tall, coming with oneContinue reading “Max Toy Co’s Tiger Boss sofubi…”
The Convict exclusive Monster Series 4 set from Kto Kto…
Japanese lifestyle brand Convict are proud to offer up yet another exclusive to overseas customers this week, the Monster Series 4 set from KtoKto! Taking on a more fantasy-inspired look than previous releases, the Neclos-esque set features a gargoyle (Semushiotoko), skeleton knight and hunchback, all coming in at around 3″ tall and featuring an uncapped, finger puppet-style design.Continue reading “The Convict exclusive Monster Series 4 set from Kto Kto…”
Toy Art Gallery’s “Mixed Part” Gacha Minis and “Purple” Wolf Thing Bat Mother…
Toy Art Gallery are proud to announce the arrival of not one, but two unpainted vinyl releases this week! First up, we have the return of Paul Kaiju‘s ever-popular Gacha Minis in an awesome mixed part colorway. Featuring all 5 designs; Boss Carrion, Unchiman, Mockbat, Demon Dog, and Mockpet; each 2″ tall figure has been castContinue reading “Toy Art Gallery’s “Mixed Part” Gacha Minis and “Purple” Wolf Thing Bat Mother…”
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