In memory of the late, great David Bowie, the guys over at Awesome Toy have been hard at work on 3 different Fake Baron micro-runs based on the legendary artist’s alter ego, Ziggy Stardust. Standing at around 9″ tall and featuring 4 points of articulation, the pachi super bot has been produced in a mixContinue reading “The “Stardust Baron” sofubi from Awesome Toy…”
Category Archives: sofubi
The “Gyogura” sofubi mini from Gumtaro…
Sofubi producers Gumtaro have just revealed their first new figure for 2016, the beautiful space fish known simply as “Gyogura”! Taking on a stunning tribal aesthetic similar to PicoPico’s recent works, the meticulously patterned and textured beast comes in at a mini-sized 3.3″ tall, featuring just one point of articulation in the neck. Debuting inContinue reading “The “Gyogura” sofubi mini from Gumtaro…”
Restore’s “Collectlister” Neo Japan sofubi prototype unveiled…
Following a week of agonising teasers on Instagram, the guys over at RESTORE are proud to finally unveil their latest sofubi in-full, the mighty “Collectlister”! Said to be the first “enemy” character in the ongoing Neo Japan saga, the exquisitely detailed figure has been designed and sculpted by none other than Abe Junnokai, coming in atContinue reading “Restore’s “Collectlister” Neo Japan sofubi prototype unveiled…”
Max Toy Co’s “Tiger Boss” sofubi revealed…
Mark Nagata has just unveiled the latest figure from esteemed sofubi producer Max Toy Co, the adorable Tiger Boss! Conceived by 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 one point of articulation in the neck. Debuting inContinue reading “Max Toy Co’s “Tiger Boss” sofubi revealed…”
The Obsessed Panda x Awesome Toy “Jinmenken” micro-run…
Not one to rest on his laurels, Michael Devera aka Obsessed Panda is quickly following up his Mimi Monster release this week with a painted micro-run of toy-of-the-moment, the “Jinmenken” from Awesome Toy! Featuring both “Human Face” and “Skull” designs this time around, the 8″ tall, 2-part homage to one of Japan’s creepiest urban legends appears to haveContinue reading “The Obsessed Panda x Awesome Toy “Jinmenken” micro-run…”
The Sansiedo exclusive Book Uamou: Series 2 sofubi…
Having quickly sold out upon release last month, the Sansiedo exclusive “Book Uamou” returns in an all-new “Silver” colorway! Standing at around 3″ tall, the horned creature has once again been produced in a crystal clear soft vinyl, this time coming with an ingenious masked book motif in the chest that reveals a printed book pageContinue reading “The Sansiedo exclusive Book Uamou: Series 2 sofubi…”
The “Snowed In” and “One-Off” Konningu sofubi from Ummikko…
It may still be cold and dark outside, but Monkey3000 over at Ummikko is looking to brighten up your day this weekend with a special “Snowed In” Koningu release! Standing at around 5.5″ tall and featuring 3 points of articulation, the classically styled Kong has been cast in a snowy white soft vinyl this time around, comingContinue reading “The “Snowed In” and “One-Off” Konningu sofubi from Ummikko…”
DeathCat Toys x Kuchiyubin x Teddy Francois’ “Japan-Only” Elder Demons: Series 1 sofubi revealed…
Johan Ulrich over at Death Cat Toys is proud to reveal that his Elder Demons: Series 1 sofubi is set to return for a Japan-only painted run soon! Whilst little is known about the release at present, it would appear the white-cast minis with blue/red sprays, brown rubs and bloody splatters will be sold collaborativelyContinue reading “DeathCat Toys x Kuchiyubin x Teddy Francois’ “Japan-Only” Elder Demons: Series 1 sofubi revealed…”
New Touma sofubi at Toy Art Gallery…
Toy Art Gallery are proud to reveal that they’ve secured a number of new sofubi from legendary Japanese artist, Touma! Featuring a whole slew of new toys, including his classic Knucklebear in clear pink for $42, the Zoppy and Zoppy Dog from the “Cute Zombie Toys for Beginners” line for $20-$25, and the awesome Dirvolo in three flavors for $60-$85, all canContinue reading “New Touma sofubi at Toy Art Gallery…”
The “Royal Breakfast / LA Lakers” Sludge Demon set from Mutant Vinyl Hardcore…
Joining the previously revealed 2016 Lucky Bags (find out more here), Rich Montanari Jr over at Mutant Vinyl Hardcore had just unveiled a special “Royal Breakfast / LA Lakers” Sludge Demon set that’ll be up for grabs this Friday, January 15th too! Featuring a pair of Sludgies cast in a matching mix of marbled glow/yellow and marbled clearContinue reading “The “Royal Breakfast / LA Lakers” Sludge Demon set from Mutant Vinyl Hardcore…”
The “LA” NekoFukurou sofubi from Jeff Soto x BlackBook Toy…
Seeing its last release way back in September last year, the NekoFukurou sofubi from Jeff Soto and BlackBook Toy have finally returned in a special “LA” colorway! Featuring an ingenious stackable design, the stunning 2-faced head sculpt stands at around 6″ tall- an impressive 36″ stack when displayed with the previous editions editions. Produced by BlackBook in a clear soft vinyl with metallic blue, orangeContinue reading “The “LA” NekoFukurou sofubi from Jeff Soto x BlackBook Toy…”
The BLObPUS x Awesome Toy “Jinmenken” sofubi…
Originally up for grabs at Superfestival 70 over the weekend, a limited supply of BLObPUS‘ “Jinmenken” paint run are now up for grabs online! Featuring both “standard” and “skull” versions of Awesome Toys‘ hugely popular human-faced dog, these 2-part, 8″ tall figures have been produced in a GID soft vinyl replete with BLObPUS’ signature neon/metallic spraysContinue reading “The BLObPUS x Awesome Toy “Jinmenken” sofubi…”
The Obsessed Panda x Tan “Crimson Plague” Mimi Monster micro-run…
Hot on the heals of Secret Demon Services’ recent release, Obsessed Panda is the latest artist to take on Tan‘s hugely popular Mimi Momster sofubi for a super-limited “Crimson Plague” run this week! Standing at around 6″ tall, the wonderfully slimy cyclops has been produced in a deep red vinyl this go around, coming inContinue reading “The Obsessed Panda x Tan “Crimson Plague” Mimi Monster micro-run…”
Shonside x Goccodo’s “Astro Cat Rider” overseas sales…
Originally released as part of Shonside‘s recent solo show, the “Astro Cat Rider” is now thankfully available for overseas sales! A dream collaboration if ever we saw one, the stunning figure features a resin cast head of Shon’s much-loved Cat Rider on top of the body for Goccodo‘s Astro Unkotsu, coming a black soft vinylContinue reading “Shonside x Goccodo’s “Astro Cat Rider” overseas sales…”
The Angel Abby exclusive “Cadaver Blind Bags” from Splurrt…
Splurrt has revealed that he will once again be teaming up with Hong Kong-based retailer Angel Abby for yet another exclusive release, the Cadaver Blind Bags! Featuring a mix of both Walking Cadaver and Cadaver Twin heads, the 7″ tall pair have been cast up in a light pink soft vinyl complete with matching green,Continue reading “The Angel Abby exclusive “Cadaver Blind Bags” from Splurrt…”
The 10th Anniversary Plaseebo Mummy set #4…
Continuing his 10th Anniversary celebrations this week, Bob Conge of Plaseebo fame comes with the fourth instalment in his Plaseebo Mummy series! Standing at around 7″ tall, the creepy figure has been cast in a gorgeous green glow-in-the-dark vinyl, coming with a detail hugging blue wash, red swirled glass inset eyes, an internal, motion activated LED unitContinue reading “The 10th Anniversary Plaseebo Mummy set #4…”
Secret Base’s “X-Ray” Staypuft Marshmallow Man sofubi revealed…
Hiddy over at Secret Base has just unveiled the latest officially licensed figure to receive their signature “X-Ray” look, the “Staypuft Marshmallow Man” from classic flick, Ghostbusters! Standing at around the same size as the previously released McSupersize, SpongeBob and Felix the Cat at around 6″ tall, the soft vinyl piece had been cast inContinue reading “Secret Base’s “X-Ray” Staypuft Marshmallow Man sofubi revealed…”
The 2016 Mutant Vinyl Hardcore Lucky Bags…
Rich Monranari Jr has revealed he’ll be kicking 2016 off with the first ever Mutant Vinyl Hardcore Lucky Bags this week! Limited to an edition of just 13 pieces, each bag is set to contain either a blank, mixed-part Toxigon or Berserker, a painted DX figure, plus a blank Flying Freak. Priced at $400 each,Continue reading “The 2016 Mutant Vinyl Hardcore Lucky Bags…”
The “Blue Metal Swipe” Unchiman sofubi from Paul Kaiju x Datadub…
Debuting at Superfestival 70 over the weekend, a handful of Paul Kaiju x Datadub‘s “Blue Metal Swipe” Unchiman sofubi have thankfully been held back for online sales! Dubbed the “Final Stand”, the last ever round of “Glitter Bomb” Unchis have been produced in a gorgeous blue glitter-infused vinyl, coming with a gold and silver rub withContinue reading “The “Blue Metal Swipe” Unchiman sofubi from Paul Kaiju x Datadub…”
The Guumon x Snatchpunch “Tit-Tot” micro-run announced…
Briefly mentioned in our coverage of D-Lux’s recent release right here, the Guumon x Snatchpunch “Tit-Tot” micro-run will finally be up for grabs online soon! Whilst we still have very little info to go on at present, it would appear from the above images that the release will feature at least 3 one-offs and a “Titanium”Continue reading “The Guumon x Snatchpunch “Tit-Tot” micro-run announced…”
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