SoftoyHobby Archives

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Flesh” Kaibutsu (Monster) Series 3 sofubi from KtoKto…

Having recently debuted at Wonderfestival Summer 2015, KtoKto‘s Kaibutsu (Monster) Series 3 returns for it’s first official online release! Inspired by a mix of both classic monster designs and 80s Japanese horror toys – including the iconic MaBa Zombies – this third wave once again features a total of 3 different designs; Frankenstein’s monster, Dracula and a companion tomb stone, each sculpted in the classic finger puppet style and produced in an uncapped soft vinyl. Cast in an unpainted flesh-tone this time around, the little guys come packed with a header for a wallet friendly 3,500yen ($30) plus shipping. Currently up for grabs via e-mail lottery until Sunday, September 20th, interested parties are going to need to fire over the product name (Monster Series 3), their full name, Instagram name, country, shipping address and PayPal address to ktokto_toy@yahoo.co.jp… Good luck to all who enter!

MAN-E-NEWS// The Superfestival 69 exclusive “Hag DX” sofubi from Rampage Toys…

Teased right here just a couple of days back, we can now reveal the first fully painted “Hag DX” figure from Rampage Toys in-full! Featuring the body of Mutant Vinyl Hardcore‘s standard DX body, the 8″ figure come complete with Rampage’s new Hag-Ball for a head, both coming cast in a glorious clear vinyl and treated to a plethora of candy red and purple sprays that look good enough to eat. Created exclusively for next weekend’s Superfetival 69, we’ll be keeping our fingers crossed for a variant colorway in the Rampage online store soon after…

MAN-E-NEWS// The one-off custom “Mad Mantis” sofubi from Secret Demon Services…

UK-based sofubi artist Secret Demon Services is proud to present his latest one-off custom, the gorgeous Secret Base “Mad Mantis” fighter you see above! Produced in a pink soft vinyl, the 5.5″ tall figure had been treated to a plethora of clear brown, peppermint, black and white sprays over a detail hugging black rub. Currently available in the SDS store right here, the figure can be yours for just $75 plus shipping…

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Mystery Bag” Cadavers from Splurrt x FOE Gallery…

Splurrt has revealed that he’ll be teaming up with long time collaborators FOE Gallery for a special “Mystery Bag” run of Cadaver sofubi! Set to feature both “Twin” and “Walking” head variants, the gruesome figures appear to have been cast in a selection of flesh, GID blue and classic GID, coming complete with a number of different paint apps including the recently seen “Split” for Soft Vinyl Mayhem. Touching down at the FOE Gallery store at some point this coming Saturday, September 19th, the Mystery Bag Cadavers are likely to set you back around $125 each (TBC)…

MAN-E-NEWS// Refreshment’s “Exotic Short Hair Cupcat” and “Cherry Cupcake” sofubi at Lulubell Toys…

The guys over at Lulubell Toys are proud to reveal that they’ve secured a limited supply of Refreshment Toys‘ latest sofubi, the Exotic Short Hair Cupcat and all-new Cherry Cupcake! Featuring a total of 5 different differebt varieties; “yellow/green” and “red/purple” Cupcakes alongside “clear”, “blue/yellow” and “red/green” Cupcats, each 4″ tall figure has been cast in crystal clear vinyl with a variety of c-thru sprays, hand brushed detailing and internal paint. Priced at just $22 for the Cupcakes and $25 for the Cupcats, all 5 buying options can be found in the Lulubell Toys store here whilst in-transit supplies last…

MAN-E-NEWS// The marbled “Dissolution of Smoke: Vol. 2” sofubi from Algangu…

Originally debuting back in June, the second wave of “Dissolution of Smoke” sofubi from Algangu has finally received an all-new colorway! Featuring a total of 3 designs inspired by traditional yokai and 1970’s candy shop playing cards, the figures – a gourd holding monk, a castle and a cycloptic hat – stand a little shorter than the first release at around 2.5″-3″ each, coming complete with a finger puppet-style open base design. Produced in a gorgeous marbled silver and grey soft vinyl for this latest outing, the trio have been priced at just 3,132yen ($26) plus shipping. Interested parties – including overseas collectors – can place their orders now by e-mailing Algangu directly at algangu @bugsyweb.co.jp…

MAN-E-NEWS// KaijuMonsteR’s NYCC exclusive “Jyujin” from GEEK! x BLObPUS…

The guys over at KaijuMonsteR have just unveiled yet another breathtaking exclusive they’ll have up for grabs at NYCC next month, proudly presenting the GEEK! Jyujin micro-run from BLObPUS! Standing at an impressive 14″ tall and featuring articulation in the waist and shoulders, the towering kong has been produced in BLObPUS’ signature GID soft vinyl complete with numerous neon/metallic sprays and hand brushed detailing. Coming packed with header art from Stan Manoukian, the super-limited figure will be touching down at KaijuMonsteR’s booth (#406) on Thursday, October 8th for an undisclosed sum… Look out for more KM/NYCC exclusives soon!

MAN-E-NEWS// The Tomenosuke exclusive “Kiaida-kun and Boomy” sofubi from Goccodo…

In celebration of their new gallery space opening in Gero Onsen this week, legendary Japanese toy retailer Tomenosuke have teamed up with Goccodo‘s Sigeta for a special run of “Kiaida-kun and Boomy” sofubi! Standing at around 8″ tall and featuring 3 points of articulation, the highly sought after “student” has been produced in a GID soft vinyl with minimal metallic purple, blue and neon green for the release. Limited to an edition of just 20 pieces – each coming with interchangeable “Boomy” fly head and larvae arm – the figure will be touching down in Tomenosuke’s store this coming Friday, September 18th at 9pm Japan time for an undisclosed sum…

MAN-E-NEWS// The Twiljin “06, 07 and 08” sofubi from Utsugiyo…

Elusive sofubi producer Utsugiyo is proud to announce the return of their awesome “Twiljin” sofubi in 3 new colorways! Standing at just over 5.5″ tall and featuring a unique “twisted” double head design, the little guy has been produced in a choice selection of Hawaii pink (06), teal (07) and grey (08) soft vinyl, each limited to 19, 4 and 3 units respectively. Coming packed in a deluxe window box with illustration card and larva accessory, all 3 have been priced at just 7,800yen (?) plus shipping. All you have to do to be in with a chance of bagging one is head over to the dedicated lottery page here and get your entry in before close on Wednesday, September 23rd… Good luck to all who enter!

MAN-E-NEWS// Plaseebo’s 10th Anniversary “Mummy No.1″…

To mark 10 glorious years in the art toy industry, Bob Conge aka Plaseebo has revealed that he’ll be offering up a number of one-off custom sets over the next few months, this first to come in the form of the incredible “Mummy” you see above! Cast in a never-before-offered GID white vinyl with a blue grey wash, the 7″ tall figure has been fitted with red glass inset eyes and an internal motion activated color-changing LED, coming complete with a companion 9″ tall sarcophagus treated to gold leaf over a sandstone-style base. Touching down in the Plaseebo store this coming Friday, September 18th, pricing for the set is still to be confirmed…

MAN-E-NEWS// The first edition “Sunobite” vinyl mini and t-shirt release from Tru:Tek x Sexual Youkai x Unbox Industries…

Hot on the heals of “Tug-O-War”, “Shogu-Nasty” and “Necrolossus” (check all 3 here), we’re proud to reveal that the fourth release in Unbox Industries‘ “Strange Monsters” mini figures line – the “Sunobite” from our very own Tru:Tek – will finally be up for grabs next week! A nightmarish mix of both rikishi (sumo) and Hellraiser’s most fearsome Cenobite – the Chatterer – the fearsome beast was designed by Tru:Tek and rendered by Unbox’s digital team, coming in at an oversized 2.5″ tall and the same wide. Produced by Unbox in a unique deep green, rubber-like soft vinyl for it’s first release, the Sunobite is set to come with a vinyl sticker and custom header card for just $15 plus shipping…

But that’s not all! In celebration of the release, Tru:Tek will also be offering up a companion t-shirt via preorder featuring an oversized print design from Sexual Youkai. Available on it’s own for $22, a super-limited set will also be on offer including the figure and a matching mini print for $35. Touching down in the Man-E-Toys store alongside the standard Sunobite figure release next Thursday, September 24th at 7pm Eastern time, be sure to get your shirt orders in before the preorder window closes on Thursday, October 8th… Look out for details of the first painted Sunobite run soon!

MAN-E-NEWS// The marbled “Sludge Demon” sofubi from Mutant Vinyl Hardcore…

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Continuing the recent resurgence of his first ever vinyl figure, Rich Montanari Jr of Mutant Vinyl Hardcore has revealed that he’ll have a fresh batch of marbled Sludge Demons touching down in his store this week! Sittiing at around 4″ tall and coming with one point of articulation, the classic figure has been produced in a gorgeous swirl of GID, baby blue and glitter infused clear vinyl courtesy of Grody Shogun and Shirahama Toy. Due to touch down in the MVH store at some point this Tuesday, 15th September, if the previous “Jet Black” release is anything to go by, we can expect to see the little guys packed in a net bag with two MVH stickers, one button and a metal rimmed paper MVH hanging tag for around $65 each plus shipping. Keep a close eye on the MVH Instagram feed here for the full lowdown later today…

MAN-E-NEWS// The NYCC ’15 exclusive “Jinmenken” set from K.K x KaijuMonsteR…

With New York Comic Con ’15 just a few weeks away now, KaijuMonsteR have very kindly shared one of the many, many exclusives they’ll have up for grabs at their booth, proudly presenting the Jinmenken set! Coming from elusive sofubi producer K.K, the highly sought after pair – the Man and Woman Faced Dog – have been produced in a deep teal soft vinyl this time around, coming complete with eye-catching yellow, red and silver sprays. Up for grabs at the KM booth (#406) from Thursday, October 8th, pricing and edition size for the set is still to be confirmed… Stay tuned for more NYCC exclusives from the team soon!

MAN-E-NEWS// Day of the Slug: Wave 3 and Shogu-Nasty mini figures from Bigmantoys…

“Say hello to Goreslug and Skinslug, sculpted by guest artist Jimmy Rommel of Ironahus Productions. Two truly wicked monsters that were accidentally released by the Portal Slug from the dark universe. To combat them, giant-sword-weilding Sir Slythe has been summoned from medieval times to the present, and has teamed with the clumsy but useful Miner Disaster to track down the evil invaders and destroy them!”

Our good friend Lee Burbridge over at Bigmantoys is proud to reveal that the third wave of “Day of the Slug” minis have just touched down online! Heavily inspired by Tim Clarke’s Mini Boglins, the 1″-1.5″ tall rubber figures have been jointly designed and sculpted by Lee and guest artist Jimmy Rommel of Ironhaus Pro. Releasing across 4 super-collectible waves of 4 figures a year – that’s a total of 16 in 2015! – this round features the pictured Skin Slug and Gore Slug from Jimmy alongside Miner Disaster and Sir Slythe from Lee. Currently up for grabs through the Bigmantoys store right here, the whole set are available in both resin or rubber for just $30 plus shipping…

But that’s not all! Joining the state-side “Strange Monsters” release, Lee has revealed that a limited batch of his figure – Shogu-Nasty – will be dropping simultaneously in the Bigmantoys store for his european fans. Priced at just $12 plus shipping, look out for the Unbox-produced vinyl figure this Friday, September 18th at an undisclosed time…

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Blood Version 1” Mole Man neo kaiju from Bukimi Blasters…

Hot on the heals of it’s recent debut release, the “Mole Man” neo kaiju from Bukimi Blasters has just touched down online in it’s first painted colorway, the gruesome Blood Version 1! Designed and sculpted by BB’s Shigeo Endo, the hideous “Psycho Monster” stands at around 8″ tall (TBC), coming complete with articulation in the neck, shoulders and legs. Once again produced in a GID soft vinyl, the figure has been treated to a mass of bloody red and decaying green sprays over a detail hugging rub. Currently up for grabs via preorder through the Bukimi Blasters store right here, The “Blood Version 1” Mole Man can be yours for just 15,000yen (approx. $125) plus shipping…

MAN-E-NEWS// Rampage Toys’ “Clearfes” at Superfestival 69 announced…

Jon Malmstedt over at Rampage Toys has revealed that he’ll be bringing along a whole heap of clear vinyl goodies to Superfestival 69 later this month for a special release that he’s dubbed Clearfes! Whilst information is still thin on the ground at present, reveals so far have included the ever popular Kaibutsuya “Kesagake” bear as well as the long-awaited debut of Jon’s collaboration with Mutant Vinyl Hardcore, the Hag DX. Whilst we’re still unsure as to whether these and the other soon to be revealed figures will come blank or painted – we’re hoping for both! – you can be sure that as soon as we find out, you guys will be the first to receive the full lowdown… Talking of the Hag DX, those unable to attend the con next weekend (9/27) will have a chance of picking up the piece as part of an online release in early October. Expect more details soon!

MAN-E-NEWS// Chris Grondin’s “Belial Ball” revealed…

Whilst we rather impatiently wait for the release of Chris Grondin‘s latest collaboration with Scumbags & Superstars – the “Melting Man” Slimeball – the king of gross-out foam balls is proud to reveal another figure that’ll more than fill the gap for the time being… the incredible Belial Ball! Inspired by cult horror flick Basket Case’s rather unfortunate siamese twin, the beautifully realised piece has been hand sculpted by Chris in-scale with the original Madballs at around 3″ wide, coming cast in an authentic squishy foam and treated to layers of subtle earthy sprays. Limited to an edition of just 10 pieces, we suggest keeping an eye on Chris’ Instagram feed right here for release details soon…

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Paulo Shitstorm” Suns of Brodarr sofubi from Gravy Toys…

Bwana Spoons over at Gravy Toys is proud to reveal that the latest Suns of Brodarr figure, “Paulo”, will be making his debut in a special “Shitstorm” colorway later on today! Designed by Bwana and sculpted by Beth Graves, the full articulated sofubi stands in-scale with previous SoB releases at around 5.5″ tall. Produced in a GID soft vinyl for his first outing, Paulo has been treated to a variety of brown, orange and red sprays with white and blue brushed detailing. Going on sale in the Gravy Toys store right here at 10am Pacific today (9/11), the little guy will set you back around $60 plus shipping…

MAN-E-NEWS// The one-off “Gamaotako” sofubi from NagNagNag x TKom…

Hot on the heals of last weekend’s lottery sale, Takahiro Komuro aka TKom has just revealed a special one-off custom “Gamaotoko” sofubi painted up by none other than Shigeru Arai of NagNagNag! Standing at a chunky 8.5″ tall and featuring articulation in the head, arms and legs, the biological beast has been treated to countless layers of multi-colored sprays, coming complete with Shig’s signature labour-intensive pointillist brush work. Whilst little is known about the fate of the figure at present, we’ll be keeping our fingers crossed that it’s a test-paint for a limited run soon. Keep track of TKom’s Instagram feed here for further details…

MAN-E-NEWS// Awesome Toy’s new “Fake Spectreman” sofubi test pulls revealed…

Originally teased right here at the beginning of July, the second round of Fake Spectreman figures from Awesome Toy have just been revealed in final test-pull form! With the ongoing series based on pachi (bootleg) renditions of P Productions’ classic tokusatsu character Spectreman, these 2 new versions have been inspired by a little known Brazilian comic, featuring altogether more angular and stylised looks than previous renditions of the super-cyborg. Currently at the paint sampling stage ahead of release through Medicom Toy soon, be sure to stay tuned for the full lowdown vet the next few weeks…

But that’s not all… On top of the new Spectreman release, Awesome Toy have also begun teasing their latest original toy too! Whilst we’re remains tight lipped at present, we can let you know that the project has more than a little to do with infamous Japanese urban legend, Jinmenken (the human face dog)… More news on that soon!