SoftoyHobby Archives

Super7’s SDCC ’16 sofubi line-up…

Whilst Skeletor’s Lair has you covered for all things MOTU at SDCC this year, Super7‘s main booth is where all the action’s at if you’re looking for soft vinyl, as the guys proudly present yet another huge line-up they’ll have up for grabs next week…

Featuring the welcome return of favourites such as the Kandy Kaiju and Doku series, these have been joined by a “Glowing Gorilla” Wing Kong, “Red Rover” Colonel Stinson, “Green” Cab Dragon (with a signing by Stevie Cab on Friday between 11am-12pm), “Rusted Robot” Cyclobot, “Molten Magma” Alien Queen, plus the debut of Brian Flynn’s latest figure, the adorable Bat Boy… Look out for all of this and more at the S7 SDCC ’16 booth (#4945) come opening time on Wednesday, July 20th!

Frank Mysterio’s first painted Frankball release…

Originally debuting in blank white soft vinyl just a few days back, the first painted version of Frank Mysterio‘s “Ugly Head” Frankball is now available online! Directly inspired by classic 80’s gross-out toy series Madballs, the piece, designed and sculpted by Mysterio, measures an authentic 3″ wide, coming injection moulded in a similar style to knock-off line the Monsterballs. Once again produced in white, the limited run have been sprayed in a mix of neon green and magenta over a detail hugging black rub, coming complete with contrasting yellow hand painted detailing. Priced at just $15 each plus shipping, the Ugly Heads can currently be found residing in the Frank Mysterio store right here…

PicoPico x One-Up’s Convict exclusive Kumaborg…

Japanese lifestyle brand Convict are proud to offer up their version of PicoPico and One-Up‘s Kumaborg to overseas customers this week. Standing at around 3″ tall and featuring 2 points of articulation, the stunning bear ‘bot has been produced in Convict’s signature blue vinyl, coming with a swathe of silver, metallic blue and red paint. Currently up for grabs via lottery for just $45 plus shipping, interested parties can enter by e-mailing Convict at info@convict.jp with their name, Instagram name, country, shipping address, phone number, PayPal address and the name of the product (PICOPICO x ONE UP KUMABORG CONVICT LIMITED COLOR) before close on Thursday, July 14th… Good luck to all who enter!

P.P.Pudding’s WF exclusive Ultraman and Baltan…

P.P.Pudding have teamed up with Tsubaraya for a trio of officially licensed Ultraman figures just in time for Wonderfestival Summer ’16 next weekend! Featuring both Ultraman and antagonist Baltan in ultra-cute kawaii form (complete with adorable removable helmets!) the pair of sofubi minis will be joined be joined by a returning version of the mid-sized Robo in Ultraman’s signature silver and red colors. Going on sale at P.P.Pudding’s WF booth (8-12-01) next Sunday, July 24th, pricing and edition size for all 3 figures is still to be confirmed…

Frank Kozik’s SDCC ’16 exclusive one-off Hate and Ika Salarymen sofubi…

Frank Kozik has revealed that he’ll be bringing a ton of previous releases from his back catalog to SDCC ’16 next week, but it was one in particular that really caught our eye… a special round of Hateball and Ika Salarymen one-offs! Featuring both “small” Hateball and Ika heads, these are set to come in a swathe of mixed-part configurations, including random test colors, past releases, plus a couple of never-before-seen test shots (check out that mini plane body!) thrown into the mix. Going on sale at Kozik’s SDCC booth (#5139) starting Wednesday, July 20th, pricing for these is still to be confirmed…

Anraku Ansaku x Medicom Toy’s Mothra sofubi…

Continuing their dream collaboration this month with their first officially licensed release, Anraku Ansaku and Medicom Toy are proud to announce that their version of Toho’s iconic Mothra larvae will be making its debut later this month! Coming in at an impressive 12″ from head to toe, the undisputed Queen of Monsters will be available in 2 different colorways to start with, “Yellow”, with metallic teal/red sprays and a classic “Brown” with subtle dark brown lowlights. Going on sale via open preorder through the Medicom store starting Sunday, July 24th, both versions have been priced at just 12,960yen each…
[info courtesy of Sofvi.Tokyo]

Secretoy x DKE’s SDCC ’16 exclusive Cinema Monster…

DKE Toys have teamed up with Splurrt and Secretoy for an exclusive run of Cinema Monsters for SDCC ’16 this month! Standing at around 10″ tall and featuring 5 points of articulation plus removable Greek column accessory, the cycloptic beast has been left unpainted this time around, coming cast in a gorgeous marbled green and glow soft vinyl that’s been infused with metallic flake. Limited to just 25 pieces, the SDCC exclusive Cinema Monsters will be available from the DKE booth (#5045) starting July 20th for just $150 each…

Zoomoth’s Star Soldier keshi…

The guys over at Zoomoth are proud to announce the arrival of their first new keshi for the upcoming Wonderfestival Summer ’16 show, taking on the lead protagonist from obscure Hudson Soft shooter Star Soldier! The unnamed pilot of the game’s “Caesar” ship, the little guy has been meticulously sculpted to sit alongside Zoomoth’s previous releases with ease, featuring the familiar arms-out pose and standing in-scale at 2.5″. Due to touch down at WF on Sunday, July 24th alongside another as-yet-unrevealed figure, expect to see the little guy in a limited selection of flesh, green, blue and orange rubber for around 2,500-3,000yen each…

GEEK! x PicoPico’s Hanumaan at Medicom Toy…

First seen at Medicom Toy‘s recent 20th Anniversary show, the long awaited follow-up to Geek! and PicoPico’s Aztec God of Sun and Death – the mighty Hanumann – will be seeing its first release later this month! Based on the prominent Hindu god of the same name, the towering figure stands at a gargantuan 21.5″ tall, featuring wonderfully ornate sculpted detailing, 7 points of articulation, removable plate and staff accessories as we as a fully rotatable, double sided head. Produced in a white soft vinyl and treated to an authentic palette of blue, green, red and gold sprays, this debut “Advent” version will be going on sale via Medicom on July 24th for just 30,000yen plus shipping…

[info courtesy of Sofvi.Tokyo]

Miscreation Toys’ “Wildfire Edition” Zombie Staple Autopsy Baby…

Jeremi Rimel over at Miscreation Toys is proud to announce that his Zombie Staple Autopsy Baby will be returning this week in an all-new “Wildfire” colorway! Coming in at around 9″ from head to toe and featuring 5 points of articulation, the super-gross undead infant has been cast in a gorgeous clear green sofubi this time around, remaining unpainted for your customising pleasure. Going on sale in extremely limited quantities through the Miscreation store this Friday, July 15th at 3pm Eastern, pricing for the figure is still to be confirmed…

Tru:Tek x TAN’s “ElectruMimi” Mimi Monsters…

Briefly mentioned during our coverage of the “Killer Kane” Gamarah yesterday, we’re proud to announce yet another release we’ll have up for grabs in the Softoy Hobby/Gory Hole store later on today… the “ElectruMimi” Mimi Monster micro-run! The latest pairing from our very own Tru:Tek and Mimi creator TAN, the slimy cyclops’ have been cast in an orange Japanese soft vinyl this time, coming with layers of green/gold, flesh, brown and black sprays over a detail hugging black rub. Limited to just 3 pieces, these will be going on sale alongside the Gamarahs, the latest Gory Hole pin, plus a number of one-offs right here at 9pm London time for just $140 each plus shipping…

Frank Mysterio’s Frankball Ugly Head…

Frank Mysterio has just unveiled his latest soft vinyl figure, the awesome Frankball Ugly Head! Directly inspired by classic 80’s gross-out toy series Madballs, the piece, designed and sculpted by Mysterio, measures an authentic 3″ wide, coming injection moulded in a similar style to knock-off line the Monsterballs. Currently available in an unpainted white soft vinyl through Mysterio’s store right here, the Frankballs will set you back just $15 each plus shipping…

PicoPico’s ShiShiGashira at One-Up…

PicoPico have once again joined forces with One-Up for the release of yet another all-new sofubi, the gorgeous ShiShiGashira (Lion Head)! Coming in at just under 4.75″ long, the traditional Japanese dragon features a unique fish-like jjust one point of articulation in the neck. Cast in an unpainted black soft vinyl for this first outing, ShiShiGashira will be going on sale in the One-Up store today (7/8) at 9pm Japan time for just 2,500yen plus shipping…

Uncut’s “Bumbie of the Dead” Splatter Retsuden keshi…

It’s been a couple of months since we last heard anything from Uncut‘s Kotobuki Man, so it came with great pleasure today to find that he’s finally released the latest figure in his hugely popular Splatter Retsuden/Terror Treehouse series… proudly presenting Bumbie of the Dead! Inspired by the infamous “tamed” zombie Bub from cult horror flick Day of the Dead, the Bikkuriman-style figure has been sculpted in-scale with previous releases at a super-chunky 2.5″ tall. Coming cast in a selection of flesh, purple, blue, green and red keshi-style rubber for this first outing, each Bumbie comes packed with a holographic sticker for just $28 plus shipping. Interested in bagging one? Then be sure to hit Kotobuki Man up via Instagram DM with your color choice, name, country, address and PayPal address ASAP…

Red Hot Style’s “Rainbow” Mini Umbrella Dog…

With Red Hot Style‘s “Rainbow” Canadian Hairless proving a huge success last month, the guys have been hard at work in preparing a similar colorway for their adorable Mini Umbrella Dog! Standing at around 4.5″ tall and featuring one point of articulation, the yokai pug deity has been produced in a crystal clear vinyl this time, coming with a swathe of rainbow-faded internal sprays and green tinsel. Limited to an edition of just 26 pieces this time around, the Mini Umbrella Dogs will be available via e-mail order for just $99 each plus shipping. Interested in picking one up? Then be sure to fire over your details to redhotstyle@sina.com when ordering commences on Tuesday, July 12th at 9pm HK time…

Super7’s MOTUSCLE 24 packs revealed…

Hot on the heals of the recently revealed Multi-Color Trash Cans, the guys over at Super7 have unveiled yet another epic MOTUSCLE release they’ll have up for grabs at Skeletor’s Lair during SDCC ’16 later this month… the MOTU/M.U.S.C.L.E 24 packs! Featuring all of last years Wave 1 release alongside 12 all-new sculpts (He-Man, Stratos, Sorceress, Orko, Fisto, Battle Cat, Grayskull, Skeletor, Evil-Lyn, Kobra Khan, Spikor, and Stinkor), the authentically realised 2″ tall PVC figures come housed in a box similar to the original M.U.S.C.L.E value sets. Available in both green and yellow colorways, these will be up for grabs at just $45 each… Want to find out how to gain entry into Skeletor’s Lair? Then be sure to follow the instructions laid out right here…

Slave x One’s “Swamp People” Haku sofubi…

Slave x One return this week with an all-new “Swamp People” edition of Haku! Coming in at around 6.5″ tall and featuring articulation in the arms/head as well as a fully removal arm attachment, the figure (pictured front) has been cast in a black soft vinyl this time, coming with minimal metallic green and gold sprays. Going on sale right here at Noon Central today (7/7), “Swamp People” Haku will set you back just $60 plus shipping…

Awesome Toy’s Missile sofubi necklaces…

Awesome Toy are proud to announce yet another soft vinyl oddity that they currently have up for grabs, the Missile Accessory necklace! Inspired by vintage Japanese sofubi pendants, the piece has been created as a companion for the recently released Mulan figure, coming in-scale and fitted with a metal chain that can either be fitted into the femme bot’s chest or worn as a necklace. Currently available alongside new unpainted colorways of both Big Foot and the Fiji Mermaid right here, both gold and flesh/red versions will set you back just $15 each plus shipping…

Ron English x TAG’s “Amazonian” Poultry Rex…

Toy Art Gallery are proud to present the first painted version of their latest collaboration with pop art visionary Ron English, the mighty POULTRY REX! Is it the missing link, or just the natural evolution of the great beasts of the past? Ron asks us to consider this with his latest slab of Japanese soft vinyl. A regular feature in English’s work over the last few years, appearing in his Neo Nature exhibit in 2015 and in various street mural projects, this 3D version of the dino-come-rooster stands at an impressive 8″ tall complete with articulation in the arms, tail and feet. Produced in a hot pink soft vinyl and treated to a swathe of “Amazonian” neon sprays, the extremely limited figure will be touching down in the TAG store this Friday, July 8th at 12pm Pacific for just $125 plus shipping…

Siccaluna’s Convict exclusive Slit Mouth Woman…

Continuing their seemingly endless barage of internationally available exclusives, Japanese lifestyle brand Convict are proud to offer up their version of Shikaruna Koubo’s Kuchisaki Onna (the Slit Mouth Woman) to overseas customers this week. Standing at around 13″ tall and featuring 5 points of articulation, the classic folklore-inspired figure appears to have been produced in Convict’s signature blue vinyl, coming with a swathe of flesh, purple, orange and blue sprays complete with matching cloth cape. Currently up for grabs via lottery for just $140 plus shipping, interested parties can enter by e-mailing Convict at info@convict.jp with their name, Instagram name, country, shipping address, phone number, PayPal address and the name of the product (SHIKARUNAKOUBO KUCHISAKI ONNA – SLIT MOUTH WOMAN – CONVICT LIMITED COLOR) before close on Thursday, July 7th… Good luck to all who enter!