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Retroband’s M.E.A.T.S. mini series…

Previously available at DCon ’18, the first round of Retroband‘s M.E.A.T.S. mini series arrive online this week Size: 1.75″ each Edition size: TBC Price: TBC Designed, sculpted and cast by Retroband, the M.E.A.T.S. series features 3 figures to start with – Meats, Tomb and new character Suffer – each coming in a flesh tone semi-flexibleContinue reading “Retroband’s M.E.A.T.S. mini series…”

Uzumark’s Hundred Face Beast debut…

The latest must-have creation from Uzumark makes its debut this week Size: 6.9″ Articulation: 3 points (neck, arms- TBC) Edition size: TBC Price: 78,000yen plus shipping Hundred Face Beast has been produced in 3 different colorways for this first release – (from left to right) Russia, Different and Fracture – each coming complete with chainContinue reading “Uzumark’s Hundred Face Beast debut…”

Jeff Lamm x Monster Worship’s Undead Greasebat set…

Jeff Lamm‘s Greasebat makes a welcome return just in time for Halloween Size: 3″ (Mini Greasebat), 2″ (Micro Greasebat) Articulation: 1 point each (waist) Edition size: TBC Price: $70 plus shipping Both Micro and Mini Greasebats come cast in a clear sofubi courtesy of Monster Worship, coming with layers of orange, green, metallic purple andContinue reading “Jeff Lamm x Monster Worship’s Undead Greasebat set…”

Third Dye Open’s Mini Tar Man keshi…

Third Dye Open‘s popular resin figure gets the keshi treatment courtesy of Tru:Tek Size: 2″ Edition size: TBC Price: $20 plus shipping Third Eye Open’s game piece-style figure comes cast in a UV resistant rubber, with 4 different color options available; hot pink, purple, green and orange Currently available via preorder in the Third DyeContinue reading “Third Dye Open’s Mini Tar Man keshi…”

Aliens Park’s [Halloween Ver. 2] Harry…

Aliens Park‘s Harry returns in his second Halloween colorway this week Size: 3.5″ Articulation: 1 point (waist), plus removable helmet Edition size: TBC Price: TBC Harry has been cast in a clear sofubi for this release, coming with red/black/blue/purple brushed detailing and a cotton wool insert Available via e-mail lottery until 3pm HK time onContinue reading “Aliens Park’s [Halloween Ver. 2] Harry…”

Medicom Toy’s Vinyl Artist Gacha: Series 17…

Medicom Toy return with a seventeenth series of VAG next month Size: 2.5″-3″ each Articulation: 1 point each Price: 500yen each VAG: Series 17 features a total of 6 different designs from some of sofubis leading artists; Wind Gos from Dream Rocket, Neo Gorilla from Ilu Ilu, Space Racers Mimi from Kaijin, Calm Cat UFO fromContinue reading “Medicom Toy’s Vinyl Artist Gacha: Series 17…”

Yoiko Omocha’s latest Elly release…

Yoiko Omocha‘s vintage-style vinyl figure returns for a special deluxe release Size: 6″ Articulation: 5 points (neck, arms, legs) plus removable snake arm piece Price: $270 shipped Omocha’s Elly has been cast in mixed part sofubi for it’s latest outing, coming complete with minimal pink sprays and hand painted detailing Comes packed in a deluxeContinue reading “Yoiko Omocha’s latest Elly release…”

Violence Toy’s [Bluish-Grey] Monitorr the Gorekeeper set…

Violence Toy‘s mini playset returns in an all-new colorway this weekend Size: 6″ Articulation: 0 points (comes with removable lid and wall display feature) Edition size: 100 (48 available) Price: $40 plus shipping Monitorr the Gorekeeper has been cast in a bluish-grey soft vinyl, coming complete with a full set of 12 Gorelords in aContinue reading “Violence Toy’s [Bluish-Grey] Monitorr the Gorekeeper set…”

Nokaidan’s Sea Head and Blind Monk debut…

The debut figure from Nokaidan makes its first appearance this week Size: TBC Articulation: TBC (comes with boat and Blind Monk omake) Edition size: TBC Price: $500 plus shipping Designed and sculpted by Nokaidan, Sea Head comes cast in what appears to be a flesh sofubi, complete with layers of brown, blue and black spraysContinue reading “Nokaidan’s Sea Head and Blind Monk debut…”

Awesome Toy’s [Limited Version] Twins set…

Awesome Toy‘s Twins return for their latest fully-painted release this week Size: 9″ each Articulation: 4 points (neck, arms, waist) Edition size: TBC Price: $150 per set plus shipping Cast in a flesh soft vinyl, the pair have been treated to masked blue, white and brown sprays based on their original inspiration, the Grady twinsContinue reading “Awesome Toy’s [Limited Version] Twins set…”

Kto Kto’s Skull Car debut…

Kto Kto‘s latest creation makes its way online this week Size: 3″ TBC Articulation: 0 points Edition size: TBC Price: $22 each plus shipping Designed and sculpted by Kto Kto, the Skull Car mini comes cast in resin with 3 different colorways up for grabs; red, black and purple Currently available to purchase through theContinue reading “Kto Kto’s Skull Car debut…”

Dski-One x Devils Head Productions’ Alavaka Vanaprastha micro-run…

DHP‘s Alavaka returns with a paint run courtesy of Dski-One this week Size: 5″ Articulation: 1 point (neck) Edition size: TBC Price: $80 plus shipping Cast in a milky white sofubi with orange, magenta, green, blue and purple sprays inspired by common depictions of Hindu Lord Vishnu, Alavaka comes complete with both original and BodhisattvaContinue reading “Dski-One x Devils Head Productions’ Alavaka Vanaprastha micro-run…”

Blackbook Toy’s [Sludge] SKUM-kun…

BlackBook‘s SKUM-kun sofubi returns in an all-new marbled colorway Size: 8″ Articulation: 4 points (neck, arms, waist) Price: 12,960yen plus shipping Produced in a black/white marbled sofubi, SKUM-kun remains unpainted for this release Going on sale in the BBT store starting midnight Japan time on Sunday, September 2nd

Candie Bolton x TAG’s [Golden Spots] Bake-Kujira…

Toy Art Gallery come with another edition of Candie Bolton’s Bake-Kujira this week Size: 11″ Articulation: 3 points (neck, hands) Edition size: TBC Price: $185 plus shipping Candie’s vengeful whale spirit yokai has been cast in a gorgeous light pink sofubi, complete with pink, green and gold sprays Going on sale in the TAG store today (8/31) at NoonContinue reading “Candie Bolton x TAG’s [Golden Spots] Bake-Kujira…”

Chokehazrd’s NoxSpawn – The First Spawn…

Chokehazrd‘s mini-size Noxious receives its first painted release this week Size: 4.3″ Articulation: 3 points (arms, waist) Edition size: TBC Price: $180 plus shipping Designed and sculpted by Chokehazrd, NoxSpawn comes cast in a purple sofubi complete with metallic purple/pink sprays and doll eye inserts Currently available via e-mail lottery, interested parties are going toContinue reading “Chokehazrd’s NoxSpawn – The First Spawn…”

Toshi Aruimi’s [Marble Resin] Namakubi…

Toshi Aruimi‘s severed samurai head makes a welcome return in a marbled resin this week Size: 2″ Edition size: TBC Price: $25 plus shipping Designed and sculpted by Toshi, Namakubi comes cast in a semi-flexible teal/red marble resin, remaining unpainted for this release Comes packed with a Japanese haunted house-style sticker Currently available via InstagramContinue reading “Toshi Aruimi’s [Marble Resin] Namakubi…”

Mirock Toy’s [Kurenai] sale…

Mirock Toy come with their latest round of overseas sales, this time featuring all-new Dr Mirock MP alongside Jizo Shoulder and Naughtiness Seitaka Douji in fully painted colorways Size: 7″-8″ Articulation: 8 points each Edition size: TBC Price: $188 (Dr Mirock MP), $185 (Jizo Shoulder) and $200 (Naughtiness Seitaka Douji) All three figures come cast in a greenContinue reading “Mirock Toy’s [Kurenai] sale…”

Joseph Gonzales’ [Keshi Flesh] Slime Skull…

Joseph Gonzales‘ Slime Skull mini returns in a classic colorway this week Size: 2″ Edition size: 5 Price: $25 plus shipping Designed/sculpted by Gonzales and produced by Tru:Tek, the Slime Skull comes cast in a UV resistant, flesh-tone, keshi-style rubber for this release Going on sale in Gonzales’s store this Friday, August 24th at NoonContinue reading “Joseph Gonzales’ [Keshi Flesh] Slime Skull…”

TechSpex Toys’ [GID] Kid-Tutz…

TechSpex‘ debut keshi returns in an all-new colorway Size: 2″ Edition size: 15 Price: £10 (Shipped in UK), £12 (Worldwide) Designed and sculpted by TechSpex, Kid-Tutz comes cast in a glow-in-the-dark keshi-style rubber courtesy of Tru:Tek Comes packed with a pyramid header designed by Worst Toy Ever Currently available via Instagram, interested parties can DMContinue reading “TechSpex Toys’ [GID] Kid-Tutz…”