SoftoyHobby Archives

Yamomark’s MedicomToy exclusive “Grilled” Nurunurun…

Yamomark are proud to announce that their pelican-eel mobster Nurunurun will be returning next month as a Medicom exclusive! Standing at around 9.5″ tall and featuring 5 points of articulation, this all-new “Grilled” colorway has been cast on a milky white soft vinyl, coming complete with toasty brick brown, magenta, red and yellow sprays. Going on sale via the Project 1/6store on Friday, September 9th for just 7,000yen, Abu leftovers will make it on to the dedicated Rakuten store soon after…

[Info courtesy of Sofvi.Tokyo]

Tim Clarke x Clutter Magazine’s “Zombie Tribe” Mini Boglins teased…

Hot on the heals of King Mini Boglin’s reveal just a few weeks back, it appears the single figure has quickly morphed into a whole series as creator Tim Clarke and producers Clutter have just unveiled 2 more designs that’ll be featuring as part of a zombie-themed run soon! Whilst we just have these preliminary sculpts and sketches to go on at present, it would appear the little guys will be very much in-keeping with the original early 90’s mini figure line, with a total of 8 rough and ready sculpts planned for this undead “tribe”. Due for release in resin over the next month or so, be sure to stay locked for the full lowdown soon…

Secret Base’s “Blue Glitter” SpongeBob DX at TAG…

Toy Art Gallery have secured a limited batch of the latest Spongebob DX sofubi from Secret Base, the “Blue Glitter” edition! Standing at around 6.5″ tall, the officially licensed soft vinyl figure has been cast in an unpainted clear soft vinyl this time around, coming complete with a vibrant blue glitter skeletal insert with black sprayed detailing. Coming packed with an exclusive matching key chain, the “Blue Glitter” Spongebob DX will be touching down in the TAG store this Wednesday, August 10th at Noon Pacific for just $90 plus shipping…

Uky Daydreamer’s Sukurio sculpt revealed…

Uky Daydreamer are proud to reveal yet another new sculpt they’ll have up for grabs soon, the beautiful Sukurio! Essentially a follow-up to the mini sized Sqrio, this upscaled version (approximately 8″ tall) features the same simple transforming capabilities as before, albeit with a much more detailed, organic focused design that replaces smooth lines and refined shapes for skulls, tentacles and eyes. Due to head into production very soon, we’ll be keeping our finders crossed for Sukurio’s sofubi debut in the next couple of months…

CAST’s “Summers End” and “Dark Arts” Fumetsu…

Adam Saul over at Cop A Squat Toys has just revealed that his Fumetsu sofubi is set to return this week in 2 all-new colorways! Heavily inspired by vintage toys such as Astro-Mu 5, the line features a total of 4 very different “trans-human” characters; Erewhon, Vinge, Neuman and Kurzweil; each coming with an ingenious removable torso that reveals a fifth “super computer” character named Allesh inside. Produced in a clear soft vinyl with GID guts this time around, we have the “Summers End” edition, featuring a unique striped paint app for each figure, plus “Dark Arts”, coming in a mix of charcoal, gold and clear red sprays with hand painted detailing. Limited to just a handful of figures each, both runs will be touching down in the CAST store this Tuesday, August 9th at 2pm Eastern for just $80 per figure plus shipping…

Gumtaro’s 3rd Gyogura at One-Up…

Gumtaro are proud to announce that their Gyogura sofubi has returned in an all-new colorway this week courtesy of One-Up! One of the most charming soft vinyl minis we’ve seen in a long time, the adorable 3.3″ tall, 2-part “space fish” has been produced in what appears to be a clear soft vinyl this go around, coming with gorgeous c-thru metallic purple, green and gold sprays. Currently available in limited numbers through the One-Up store right here, the latest Gyogura will set you back just 3,300yen plus shipping…

Leo Sofvi Bouya’s Ouroboros at Mandarake…

Originally debuting at Mandarake‘s Daiman Festival, the Ouroboros from Leo Sofvi Bouya are now available via worldwide mail order! Featuring 3 very different designs; “Iris”, who appears to be modelled on Leo’s recurring Fairy mascot, 50’s styled ‘bot Gravior, plus, in a nod to “Taboo” Guzo, the shark-toothed Typhon; each comes in at around 6.5″ tall, featuring fully-interchangeable heads, torsos, arms and legs that can form a whopping total of 243 different combinations. Produced in contrasting pink, brown and baby teal soft vinyl for this first release, the Ouroboros trio will set you back just 15,000yen plus shipping. Currently a aisles in super-limited quantities, interested parties can find them in the Mandarake store right here…

Star Case’s “Gold Glitter” Scum Hunter sofubi…

Star Case‘s Yuu Katagiri has just revealed that their “Scum Hunter” sofubi is set to return this month in an all-new “Gold Glitter” colorway! The fourth figure to feature in SC’s Star Wars knock-off line Star Convoy, this Boba Fett inspired design stands at around 5.5″ tall, comes with 3 points of articulation, plus a removable bounty hunter mask. Produced in an unpainted clear gold glitter-infused vinyl this time around, the latest Scum Hunter will be going on sale through the Star Case store on Monday, August 22nd. Pricing is still to be confirmed, but expect to pay around the 7,000yen mark…

Rockin’ Jelly Bean x Blackdots’ Skull Bro and Mummy Man sofubi…

With RESTORE’s Dr Death now having received several releases since its debut back in October last year, it comes with great pleasure to find that the other 2 figures in Rockin’ Jelly Bean and Blackdots‘ hotly tipped Freaky Monster Village series are now finally up for grabs! Heavily inspired by the rockabilly scene that in-turn spawned the indie sofubi of the late 90’s, we have “Twin Head Skull Bro” from Monster Farm’s Chop and our personal favourite, the “Mummy Man” from Motor Kenz, both coming in at around 8.5” of blank blue and green Japanese soft vinyl. Currently available through the Yamakichiya store right here, both Twin Head and Mummy Man can be yours for 10,800yen plus shipping…

New Oozeballs, Warui Zonbis, Canadian Hairless and more in the Softoy Hobby store…

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Our very own Tru:Tek is set to return this week with a whole host of goodies touching down in-store this Friday, August 5th at 9pm London time! Without further adieu, we bring you a run quick rundown of exactly what’ll be on offer…

“Neon Pearl” Oozeballs// Back by popular demand, the sought after Oozeball returns in a gorgeous neon green pearl sofubi. With a big reserve of stock, we’ll be offering singles for $50, whilst the painters out there will be able to pick up 3 for just $130.

“Pink/Purple” Warui Zonbi// Not to be outdone, we also have a new colorway for Gory Hole’s Warui Zonbis too! Cast in a stunning pink/purple sofubi, these will be offered up as part of a special value pack with a free pin for just $40 a set.

“Blind Bag” Canadian Hairless// The first of a number of collaborations with Red Hot Style, these 6″ tall soft vinyl kitties have each been treated to a different paint app ranging from “Chihuahua” to “Neon Ice Cream”. Packed blind bag-style, these will be available for $130 each.

One-Off Noxious// Another 2 of 5 Chokehazrd Noxious figures to come from Tru:Tek, these guys have been cast in white vinyl and treated to metallic/flesh sprays over detail hugging rubs. Coming complete with a protective hi-gloss finish, they’ve been priced at $150 each.

One-Off Cucumi// One of a handful of Rocky Chan‘s Cucumi to be customised by Tru:Tek, this particular version has been cast in a light green vinyl and treated to the artist’s signature earthy paint app with a mix of rubs, sprays and hand detailing. Priced at just $150…

Candie Bolton x TAG’s “Apparition” BAKE-KUJIRA sofubi…

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“The reanimated corpse of a vengeful whale spirit, this haunting phantom is said to bring a curse of famine, plague and natural disasters to the village that caused its demise. They can be found on rainy nights near the coast with a host of strange birds and fish swarming around them…”

Toy Art Gallery is proud the long awaited debut of BAKE-KUJIRA, the newest soft vinyl creation from Candie Bolton! Standing at a lofty 11″ tall and featuring numerous points of articulation, the beautifully detailed whale phantom has been cast in a stone-gray vinyl embedded with silver and copper flakes for this first release dubbed the “Apparition” edition. Going on sale in the TAG store this Friday, August 5th at Noon Pacific time, BAKE-KUJIRA has been priced at just $95 plus shipping…

Bad Teeth Comics’ Soft Vinyl Mayhem 2 t-shirt preorder…

With Australia’s premiere toy show Soft Vinyl Mayhem returning in little over a month’s time, co-organiser Glenn Manders of Bad Teeth Comics has prepared an all-new t-shirt design to celebrate the much anticipated event! In keeping with the show’s borrowed Street Fighter 2 aesthetic, the SVM2 shirts feature a number of the toys that’ll be making an appearance at the show, all reimagined by Glenn in the classic 90’s collage style. Printed on white Gildan shirts (sizes small – XXL) with a tour shirt-style artist line up on the back, interested parties can currently find them in the Bad Teeth store right here via preorder. Priced at just $35 AUD each, we suggest getting your order in quick as the window is only open until Saturday, August 6th… Look out for more news from the show as we get closer to the opening!

The Chō Kōsoku Galvion “Garubion” sofubi at Mandarake’s Daiman Festival…

Mandarake have unveiled a number of new toys they’ll have up for grabs at their upcoming Daiman Festival this week, the highlight for us coming in the form of this incredible licensed Chō Kōsoku Galvion sofubi! Taken directly from the classic 80’s mecha anime, “Garubion” has been faithfully recreated in soft vinyl form, standing at a gargantuan 12.5″ tall and featuring extensive articulation that changes the figure from ‘bot to car within seconds. Produced in Garubion’s signature white, blue, grey and black for this first run, the figure will be going on sale at the festival this Friday, August 5th for 19,440yen. Here’s hoping we see a version outside of Japan soon!

[Info courtesy of Sofvi.Tokyo]

Brandt Peters x Real Head’s Astro-Bat debut…

Originally teased back in May, the Astro-Bat from Brandt Peters and Real Head will finally see its first release as part of the artist’s Outer Limits show at Stranger Factory this week! Following along the same lines as RxH’s previous collaborations with Paul Kaiju and MVH, the 9″ tall figure features all-new head and arms attachments on the standard Chaosman body, albeit with a bat-like, Skelve twist. Produced in what appears to be a black soft vinyl and treated to cream, red and metallic sprays, this first run of 6 figures will be joined by a number of one-offs at the show’s opening this Friday, August 5th… Here’s hoping for an online release soon after!

Slave One’s “Space Monkey” Haku sofubi…

Slave One have just unleashed their latest release online, the “Space Monkey” Haku micro-run! Featuring the standard 6.5″ Gero body with the all new Haku head, the tri-eyed kaiju has been produced in a flesh tone vinyl this time around, coming with yellow and silver sprays (including a single red chase!), plus inset dolls eyes. Currently up for grabs through the Slave One store right here, the “Space Monkey” Hakus will set you back just $55 each plus shipping…

GEEK! x Gumtaro’s “Attack” Revolution 9 sofubi…

Originally debuting at Wonderfestival Summer ’16, the staggering Revolution 9 from GEEK! x Gumtaro is set to return later this month as a Medicom Toy exclusive! A unique mix of organism and machine, the beautifully realised figure stands at a humongous 19″ tall, featuring 6 points of articulation, plus retractable column arms that can be stored in the head. Produced in what appears to be a white soft vinyl and treated to black and silver sprays with hand painted detailing, this “Attack” version has been priced at 30,000yen plus shipping. Look out for it in the Medicom Toy store via open preorder starting Wednesday, August 24th…

[info courtesy of Sofvi.Tokyo]

Planet 3 Toys’ “Nigori” Bōzu sofubi revealed…

Following a successful debut last month, Planet 3 Toys‘ Bōzu sofubi is set to return soon in an all-new “Nigori” colorway! Based on the yokai Ao Bōzu ( “Blue Monk” ) from Japan, the 3.5″ tall finger puppet-style figure has been produced in an unpainted milky white soft vinyl inspired by Nigori, an unfiltered sake that produces a similar cloudy appearance. Going on sale via Lulubell Toys within the next few weeks, be sure to keep an eye out on Softoy Hobby for the full lowdown on drop times and pricing soon…

TAN x Purple Toy’s Death Melon micro-run…

Purple Toy have teamed up with none other than TAN for the release of the first ever painted Death Melon! Coming in at around 10″ in diameter, the super-gross ball has been limited to an edition of 5 pieces; 2 in a Devilman-inspired green, blue and red paint app, 2 in a gruesome bloody paint app, and a final one-off that remains unrevealed at present. Gong on sale via lottery through TAN’s Instagram account right here starting 10.30pm HK time today (8/2), be sure to keep on the look out for word on pricing and how to enter soon…

Frank Mysterio’s “Battletoad” Frankball…

Hot on the heals of Ugly Head’s debut just a couple of weeks back, Frank Mysterio has unveiled yet another Frankball currently up for grabs, the awesome Battletoad! Featuring a similarly rough KO look as the previous release, the cycloptic Madballs send-up comes in at little under 3″ in diameter, produced in a white Mexican soft vinyl and treated to purple/green sprays over a black rub. Limited to an initial run of just 3 pieces, the little guys can currently be found in the Mysterio store right here for just $15 each plus shipping…

Rampage Toys x The Tarantulas’ Nibblers at the Sofubi Saloon…

It’s been quite some time since we last saw a release of The Tarantulas’ Nibbler sofubi, so it came with great pleasure this morning to find that Rampage Toys‘ Jon Malmstedt will be reviving it for his next Sofubi Saloon event this month! Standing at around 4.5″ tall and featuring 4 points of articulation, the Real Head-produced figure has been cast in a banana yellow soft vinyl this time around, coming in Jon’s signature palette of blue sprays with red have painted detailing. Going on sale at the Pump Craft Beer Bar in Minami Ikebukuro on August 18th alongside the first painted Paleo Don and new Cyclops Dinos, we’ll be keeping our fingers crossed that a few are held back for online sales soon after…