The new home for SoftoyHobby’s past posts… Close to a decade’s worth of news, features and interviews spanning the length and breadth of sofubi, vinyl, keshi/mini figure and resin toys- all in one place! The website features a super-streamlined design with a stripped back interface, if you’re looking for a particular post you’ll now find a comprehensive search engine at the bottom of the page. Please bear in mind that these posts are archival, not advertisements for sales, as such should be used for reference only.

ShinGangu’s Kaijyu Battleground: Ep01 playset…

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We bring back SoftoyHobby this weekend to shine a light on the debut sofubi from our very own ShinGangu imprint… the Kaijyu Battleground playset!

  • Price: $249.99 plus shipping 
  • Size: 6”x5” (playset), 1.75” (micros)
  • Articulation: 1 point (lid)
  • Contents: 1x playset, 2x micro, 1x boat omake, 1x seal pack, 1x pin 1x coloring book
  • The Line: Inspired by classic kaiju and the pachimon sub-culture, Kaijyu Battleground is an all-new series from the mind of ShinGangu’s TruTek. Set to feature a whole host of full-size figures and playsets, each will pay homage to a particular film, series or theme, whilst also helping to expand the deep alt-narrative planned for the many locations and characters in-store. The first set – Gargamon Vs Baraton – has its roots dug firm in Toho’s Frankenstein CtW and follow-up, War of the Gargantuas, featuring a similar heart (the playsets shell), caveman-like character and kaiju, all set against a post-war landscape in a Mighty Max-style format.

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  • The Playset: Kaiju Battleground Ep1 features a 3 part design complete with removable lid plus 2 micros, coming cast in a flesh tone Japanese soft vinyl and treated to various sprays, brush detailing and extensive flocking, all sealed with a super-smooth satin gloss. Sculpts courtesy of Kto Kto, paint/prototyping, ShinGangu.
  • Extras: Each playset comes complete with a number of extras, including a magnetic boat omake that can be held by Gargamon, a seal sticker pack, pin and coloring book that details the origins of KB.
  • How To Purchase: The Kaijyu Battleground playset will be available via a 48hr limited mail order starting 4pm London time this Thursday, September 12th. Interested parties can fill out the dedicated form RIGHT HERE. In the event of receiving more entries than allotted stock, a lottery will be held to determine successful applicants. 
  • Shipping will commence November 2019.

Super7’s [Tribute] Ghostfighters…

Super7 pay a loving tribute to two close friends who passed away earlier this year with a special Ghostfighter release this week

  • Size: 5.5″
  • Articulation: 3 points (neck, arms)
  • Edition size: TBC
  • Price: TBC
  • Super7 will be releasing 2 different designs; black with white free/masked sprays in memory of Anthony Conte; and GID with free/masked blue, purple, black and white sprays in memory of William “Scott” Godon­ Decoteau
  • Both fight figures will be going on sale in the Super7 store next Wednesday, December 12th at Noon Pacific

Planet-X’s [Kongvoy]

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Planet X‘s Mecha Goliathon makes a welcome return in an all-new homage colorway this week

  • Size: 10″
  • Articulation: 9 points (neck, arms, legs)
  • Edition size: TBC
  • Price: $150 plus shipping
  • Designed and digitally sculpted by Planet X, Mecha Goliathon comes cast in a soft vinyl with a metallic blue, red, yellow, gun metal and silver paint app inspired by Optimus Prime
  • On sale via Planet X’s usual lottery system, interested parties can send an mail to info@planetx.asia, being sure to include their name, shipping address, country, phone number, PayPal account and Instagram/Facebook name

Oltretomba x Mara’s [Neon] Lohit…

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New soft vinyl figure Lohit from Mara receives a micro-run courtesy of Oltretomba this week

  • Size: 8.2″
  • Articulation: 5 points (neck, arms, legs)
  • Edition size: 5
  • Price: $200 plus shipping
  • Produced in what appears to be a white soft vinyl, Lohit has been treated to layers of neon yellow, blue and pink sprays with a holographic glitter mace arm
  • Currently available via e-mail lottery, interested parties are going to need to send their name, Instagram ID, address, phone number and PayPal address to oltretomba.madeinhell@gmail.com, being sure to include “Lohit [Neon]” in the subject header

Grody Shogun x Jetturre’s [Pop Graff] Mini Goodrobo…

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Jetturre’s Mini Goodrobo makes a welcome return courtesy of Grody Shogun this week

  • Size: 4″
  • Articulation: 4 points (neck, arms, waist)
  • Edition size: TBC
  • Price: $40 plus shipping
  • Cast in a blue Japanese soft vinyl, Mini Goodrobo has been treated to layers of neon orange, yellow, black, white and gold paint in Grody’s unmistakable style
  • Currently available in the Lulubell Toys store right here

Yamakichiya’s [Unpaint White] Gorillante…

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Yamakichiya‘s latest kaiju returns in blank white sofubi this week

  • Size: 11″
  • Articulation: 9 points (neck, arms, legs)
  • Edition size: TBC
  • Price: 18,000yen plus shipping
  • Yamakichiya‘s multi-armed Gorillante comes cast in a white sofubi, remaining unpainted for its second release
  • On sale via e-mail lottery until November 10th, interested parties are going to need to send their name, address, phone number and PayPal address to store@yamakichiya.com, being sure to include “GORILLANTE Unpaint White/Lottery” in the header

Martin Ontiveros x Toy Art Gallery’s [Pink Poison] Baphomaniac…

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Ontiveros and Toy Art Gallery‘s collab returns in a new factory painted colorway 

  • Size: 8″
  • Articulation: 3 points (arms, neck)
  • Edition size: TBC
  • Price: $85 plus shipping
  • Designed by Ontiveros and sculpted by Turtle Milk Studios, the Baphomaniac comes cast in a pink sofubi, complete with purple, silver and yellow factory sprays
  • Going on sale in the TAG store right here at Noon Pacific this coming Friday, November 7th

Uncut’s [A Nightmare on a Holy Night] Mud Tar Boy and Jisonson set…

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Uncut‘s Mud Tar Boy and Jisonson return for a holiday-themed release this week

  • Size: 5″ each
  • Articulation: 3 points (waist, arms)
  • Edition size: TBC
  • Price: $130 per set plus shipping
  • Designed by Kotobuki and produced in Japanese soft vinyl, Mud Tar Boy comes in a clear green sofubi and Jisonson a contrasting bright red; both complete with minimal sprays and hand painted detailing
  • Available via Instagram lottery, interested parties are going to need to DM Kotobuki Man right here with their name, shipping address, country and telephone number ASAP

Dr Chickeye’s [Third] Super Silly Ape…

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Dr Chickeye‘s Super Silly Ape returns for its third official colorway

  • Size: 8.3″
  • Articulation: 5 points (neck, arms, legs)
  • Edition size: TBC
  • Price: $130 plus shipping
  • Designed and sculpted by Dr Chickeye, Super Silly Ape comes cast in a flesh soft vinyl, complete with tan, pink and blue sprays
  • Comes packed with a hand made cape
  • Currently available via e-mail lottery, interested parties are going to need to send their name, IG name, shipping address, phone number, country and PayPal address (or Alipay) to drchickeye@163.com ASAP

Retroband’s M.E.A.T.S. mini series…

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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-flexible resin for this first release
  • Going on sale in the Retroband store this coming Saturday, December 8th at 12pm CST

Trap Toys x Run The Jewels x Unbox Industries’ officially licensed TMNT action figure…

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The original figure that propelled Trap Toys to the top of the bootleg scene gets an unexpected official release in vinyl courtesy of Unbox Industries

  • Size: 12″
  • Articulation: 8 points
  • Edition size: 350 each (Teal/Black, Teal/Red)
  • Price: $125 plus shipping
  • The official blurb- “An official collaboration between Run The Jewels and Nickelodeon, the RTJ KRANG figure was designed by hip hop toy designers Trap Toys and produced by Unbox Industries. This mashup sees Killer Mike as the formidable ‘Android Body’ from the longstanding Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles series and EL-P as the evil mastermind brain with some added NY steez. All the while throwing up the iconic salute that is synonymous with the rap duo.”
  • The first release sees two different colorways; red vinyl with teal/pink/gold detailing and black vinyl with the same teal, pink and gold
  • Going on sale in the Unbox store this coming Saturday, December 8th at 10am Eastern

Convict’s [Keshi-Gomu Blue] Warsman…

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Convict teams up with Five Star for their latest exclusive Kinnikuman release

  • Size: 9″
  • Articulation: 4 points (waist, neck and arms)
  • Edition size: TBC
  • Price: $147 plus shipping
  • Kinnikuman’s War of Destiny Mammothman comes cast in a keshi-gomu blue sofubi, remaining unpainted for this first release
  • Available via email lottery between December 4th-6th (Japan time), interested parties are going to need to send the name of the product (NSC WARSMAN KESHIGOMU BLUE VER.), their own name, Instagram name, country, address, phone number and PayPal address to info@convict.jp

Mighty Mashroom’s Marco, Drake and Skull Face debut…

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Mighty Mashroom‘s MOTU-style sofubi action figure returns with 2 new head variants

  • Size: 4.5″
  • Articulation: 4 points (neck, arms, waist), plus removable hand cast sword/battle axe and shield
  • Edition size: TBC
  • Price: 6,000yen each plus shipping (TBC)
  • The He Man-esque Marco, Drake and Skull Face come cast in a mix of flesh, green and purple sofubi for their debut release, coming with various masked/free sprays and matching accessories
  • Going on sale in the Imitation Gold store this Sunday, December 9th at 12am Japan time

Awesome Toy’s [GID] Bat Beast of Kent…

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Awesome Toy‘s take on the classic Mothman monster sees its second unpainted release

  • Size: 9″
  • Articulation: TBC
  • Edition size: TBC
  • Price: $100 plus shipping
  • Mothman (a.k.a. Bat Beast of Kent) has been produced in a GID soft vinyl, remaining unpainted for this release
  • Currently available in the Toy Underground store right here

Black Seed Toys’ Hoi Ba Long online debut…

Black Seed Toys‘ latest full-size figure makes its way online this week

  • Size: TBC
  • Articulation: 7 points (TBC- legs, head)
  • Edition size: TBC
  • Price: $300 plus shipping
  • Hoi Ba Long comes cast in soft vinyl with 2 different colorways available from the go; “海覇龍”, featuring gold, metallic blue and grey sprays with a black wash on a red base and “Emperor Temple”, featuring metallic purple and gold sprays on a blue base
  • Both versions come complete with GID eyes, lanterns and “dragon ball”
  • Figures feature a modular design that can be interconnected to make them longer
  • Currently available in the Black Seed Toys store right here

Heroboot’s CHODENGEKI returns…

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Heroboot‘s CHODENGEKI returns in an all-new colorway this week

  • Size: 7″
  • Articulation: 6 points (head, arms, waist, legs) plus removable helmet that reveals a pilot
  • Edition size: TBC
  • Price: $98 plus shipping
  • Designed and digitally sculpted by Heroboot, Chodengeki comes cast in a red soft vinyl complete with masked black, white, yellow and metallic green sprays
  • Currently available via e-mail lottery, interested parties are going to need to give Heroboot a follow on Instagram right here, then send their name, Instagram/Facebook ID, telephone number, address, and PayPal address to heroboot.hk@gmail.com before close on December 9th HK time

Marc McKee x Blackbook Toy’s Rocco 3 Devil Bear…

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Blackbook Toy team up with legendary skateboard graphic artist Marc McKee for their latest release

  • Size: 9.8″
  • Articulation: 5 points (neck, arms, legs) plus removable pitch fork
  • Edition size: 100 (50 available)
  • Price: 17,820yen plus shipping
  • Designed by McKee, sculpted by Monster Farm’s Chop and produced by Blackbook Toy, Rocco 3 comes cast in an orange sofubi complete with yellow/black/blue sprays with t-shirt graphic decal
  • Figures comes packed with pitch fork from Chop, plus a limited edition (of 50) screen print featuring McKee’s original 1989 deck illustration
  • Currently available in the Blackbook Toy store right here

Medicom Toy’s Vinyl Artist Gacha: Series 18…

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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 5 different designs from some of sofubi’s leading artists; Coichi from Nyon-Nyon, Phantom Cats’ Dancing Cat, Shoko Nakazawa’s Seedlas Baby, Cojica’s Dino Egg and Toysbian’s Baby Cheese ; each coming in a blind packed selection of 5 different colorways each
  • Going on sale in Japan throughout March ’18 via Village Vanguard and Toys ‘R’ Us outlets, look out for international sales in the coming months
  • Info courtesy of Sofvi.Tokyo

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The Toy Bunker’s Christmas Drop…

The Toy Bunker duo come with a special Christmas release to round off 2018

  • Size: 4.7″ (Kakugon/Kojogon), 5.5″ (Yamagon)
  • Articulation: 2 points each (arms) plus detachable base
  • Edition size: TBC
  • Price: $45 each plus shipping, $100 3/pc set shipped
  • Designed, sculpted and cast in resin by Toy Bunker, the all-new Yamagon and Kakugon are joined by Kojogon for their latest release, each coming in 3 different colorways; Atomic Sunshine, Tropical Marine and Midnight Dusk
  • Currently available in the Toy Bunker store