Nigo over at BlackBook Toy is proud to present his first release for 2016, the “Grayscale” Lil Alex from Frank Kozik‘s ongong A Clockwork Carrot series! Standing at around 9″ tall and featuring 4 points of articulation, the Clockwork Orange-inspired piece has been produced in a black soft vinyl this time around, coming with both matt andContinue reading “The “Grayscale” Lil Alex sofvi from BlackBook Toy x Frank Kozik…”
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The Secret Demon Services x Tan “Mimi Monster” micro-run…
Sofubi newcomer Tan has teamed up with the UK-based Secret Demon Services for a special micro-run of Mimi Monster sofubi! Produced in a Japanese soft vinyl, the beautifully sculpted 2-part figure stands at around 6″ tall, coming complete with stunning blue, white, purple and red sprays, rubs and hand painted detailing. Limited to just a handful ofContinue reading “The Secret Demon Services x Tan “Mimi Monster” micro-run…”
The 2016 New Year Parasite Animal sofubi from Kikkake Toy…
Kikkake Toy are proud to reveal that their awesome Parasite Animals sofubi is returning today for a special New Year release! Featuring all 3 figures from the skull-bodied series, the adorable soft vinyl figures have been produced in a Japanese soft vinyl with 4 different colorways up for grabs; internal gold with pearl animals, internalContinue reading “The 2016 New Year Parasite Animal sofubi from Kikkake Toy…”
The “X-Ray” Gnaw-1 sofubi from Plaseebo…
Bob Conge aka Plaseebo is proud to present the latest one-off custom based on his GNAW-X figure! Taken from Rampage Toys x Skull Head Butt’s huge collaboration from last year, the 8″ beast features Plaseebo‘s Gnaw head sculpt on top of SHB’s standard “X” body. Jointly produced by Rampage Toys’ Jon Malmtsedt and Marmit, the figure has been castContinue reading “The “X-Ray” Gnaw-1 sofubi from Plaseebo…”
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…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Vignette exclusive “Quackula” sofubi from Healeymade x Rumble Monsters…
The guys over at Japanese retailer Vignette are proud to reveal that they’ve secured a second exclusive version of Healeymade‘s awesome Quackula sofubi! Based on the artist’s original custom bootleg release – a loving tribute to both Count Duckula and Universal Monsters – the Naoya Ikeda-sculpted figure stands just shy of 7″ tall and comes with a totalContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Vignette exclusive “Quackula” sofubi from Healeymade x Rumble Monsters…”
KaijuMonsteR’s Euro con exclusive “Dorol” and “Madala” sofubi from Siccaluna Koubou…
KaijuMonsteR has revealed that he will once again be gracing the European toy cons with his presence this year, bringing along a whole heap of exclusive kaiju and sofubi… the first to be revealed coming in the form of the gorgeous one-off Dorols and Madalas you see above! Created by Siccaluna Koubou, the monstrous pair haveContinue reading “KaijuMonsteR’s Euro con exclusive “Dorol” and “Madala” sofubi from Siccaluna Koubou…”
The coming of Electric Monarchy…
Designer Fabian Huebner aka Fint and illustrator Ralph Niese have joined forces to form an all-new toy brand for 2016, the extremely promising Electric Monarchy! Set to play host to a number of different releases throughout the year, the first to be announced come in the form of the “Bukkake”, a keshi mini figure sculpted by MacsorroContinue reading “The coming of Electric Monarchy…”
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…”
Bukimi Blasters’ “One-Off” Mole Man sale…
Shigeo Endo over at Bukimi Blasters is proud to reveal that his “Psycho Monster” Mole Man sofubi will be returning next weekend for a special “One-Off” sale! Standing at around 8″ tall and featuring 5 points of articulation, the grotesque neo-kaiju beast has been treated to a whopping 9 unique paint apps on milky white vinylContinue reading “Bukimi Blasters’ “One-Off” Mole Man sale…”
The “Gilt Ver” Piemaro from Mirock Toy x PLM…
Having already seen a number of releases at the end of last year, Mirock Toy and PLM‘s adorable Piemaro clown returns for what has to be a first in the world of sofubi… a gold “Gilt” version! Coming in at around 3.75″ tall, the little guy has been cast in a Japanese soft vinyl andContinue reading “The “Gilt Ver” Piemaro from Mirock Toy x PLM…”
Mirock Toy’s “New Year Golden Bombers” Dr Mirock overseas release…
Wasting no time since last month’s huge release, Mirock Toy have just unveiled a special round “New Year Golden Bomber” Dr Mirock figures available for overseas order! Offering up a total of 4 different purchasing options this time around, we have – (starting above) the “Dr Mirock” set for $155, “Massive Attack” for $75, Jizo TokoToko for $45 andContinue reading “Mirock Toy’s “New Year Golden Bombers” Dr Mirock overseas release…”
The Uamou 2016 Happy Bags…
The guys over at Uamou have revealed that they’ll be seeing in the New Year with an all-new round of Uamou Happy Bags! Packed with a random assortment of Uamou Sofubi figures including the new Omikuji Uamou, Fortune Uamou and Bastards (as well as handful of super rare Uamou sample figures!), each custom screen printed bag has a guaranteedContinue reading “The Uamou 2016 Happy Bags…”
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…”
Longneck’s latest “Maijin” sofubi revealed…
Still proving hugely popular in Japan and just as elusive as ever to obtain in the West, Longneck/Cosmo Knight Alpha‘s Maijin series is set to receive a new entrant soon in the form of the fine looking chap you see above! Whilst the original Yusei Maijin featured a design inspired by Ooze-It knockoff, Cosmos Alien A,Continue reading “Longneck’s latest “Maijin” sofubi revealed…”
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…”
D-Lux x Snatch Punch “Tit Tot” sofubi micro-run…
Tattoo artist-come-toy designer Joe Truck of Snatch Punch is proud to reveal that the first ever painted run of “Tit Tot” sofubi will be up for grabs this weekend courtesy of D-Lux! Designed by Joe Truck and sculpted by Grizlli Atom, the disturbingly ample-chested infant stands at around 7″ tall and features 5 points of articulation.Continue reading “D-Lux x Snatch Punch “Tit Tot” sofubi micro-run…”
The “MONSTROSITIES” group show at mph…
myplasticheart‘s MONSTROSITIES group show is back for another instalment this weekend and promises to be just as mindblowing as the last! Currated by none other than Guumon, this year’s lineup has almost doubled from before, with a total of 12 amazing US and Japanese Kaiju artists being represented including; BLObPUS, Bwana Spoons, Buildbots, Fig Lab,Continue reading “The “MONSTROSITIES” group show at mph…”
The “Copper Oxide” and “Moss Wild” Cerrito sofubi from César Zanardi…
“CERRITO is a cryptic creature whose legend was born in South America and expanded worldwide. Nobody knows exactly what it is… CERRITO has the power to change its look depending on the place of appearance and the mood of the occasional witness. CERRITO just “appears, smiles and disappears” never showing up again, but generating an epiphanyContinue reading “The “Copper Oxide” and “Moss Wild” Cerrito sofubi from César Zanardi…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Paul Kaiju x Jeff Lamm x Unbox Industries’ “Salamander Joe SMD5” vinyl figure revealed…
Previously teased here earlier in the month, dream collaboration – the “Sallamander Joe SMD5” from Paul Kaiju, Jeff Lamm and Unbox Industries – has finally been revealed in-full! Featuring the body of Lamm’s hugely popular Space Mining Division 5 figure, the lumbering 10″ tall Unbox-produced piece features not only the head of PK’s Salamander JoeContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Paul Kaiju x Jeff Lamm x Unbox Industries’ “Salamander Joe SMD5” vinyl figure revealed…”
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