Rockin’ Jelly Bean’s [1st Painted] Mummie Man…

RJB‘s Freaky Monster Village series returns with the Mummie Man’s long awaited paint debut Size: 8.6″ Articulation: TBC Edition size: TBC Price: 12,960yen plus shipping Designed by Rockin Jelly Bean and sculpted by Motor Ken, Mummie Man comes cast in sofubi with a masked ivory, orange and purple paint app Currently available in the YamakichiyaContinue reading “Rockin’ Jelly Bean’s [1st Painted] Mummie Man…”

Blackdots’ TMNT Rocksteady sofubi…

The latest figure in Blackdots‘ officially licensed TMNT sofubi series makes its debut this week Size: 10.5″ Articulation: 6 points Edition size: TBC Price: 13,500yen (TBC) plus shipping Designed and sculpted by Kenth Toy Works based on henchman Rocksteady from the 1989 TMNT cartoon, the figure comes cast in a grey sofubi with masked yellow, brownContinue reading “Blackdots’ TMNT Rocksteady sofubi…”

Blackdots’ TMNT Bebop sofubi…

The latest figure in Blackdots‘ officially licensed TMNT sofubi series makes its debut this week Size: 10.5″ Articulation: 6 points Edition size: TBC Price: 13,500yen plus shipping Designed and sculpted by Kenth Toy Works based on henchman Bebop from the 1989 TMNT cartoon, the figure comes cast in a flesh/light brown sofubi with masked red,Continue reading “Blackdots’ TMNT Bebop sofubi…”

Blackdots’ “Original Color” Oculus Orbus…

Blackdots‘ line of Madball sofubi coin banks return with the latest “OG” colorway this week Size: 6.7″ (individual ball 2.75″) Articulation: 5 points (neck, arms, legs) plus additional “feet” display stand Price: 8,640yen each plus shipping Sculpted by Kenth Toy Works in the style of the original Madballs Head Poppers, Oculus Orbus features a detachableContinue reading “Blackdots’ “Original Color” Oculus Orbus…”

Blackdots’ “Original Color” Slobulus…

Blackdots‘ line of Madball sofubi coin banks return with the latest “OG” colorway this week Size: 6.7″ (individual ball 2.75″) Articulation: 5 points (neck, arms, legs) plus additional “feet” display stand Price: 8,640yen each plus shipping Sculpted by Kenth Toy Works in the style of the original Madballs Head Poppers, Slobulus features a detachable headContinue reading “Blackdots’ “Original Color” Slobulus…”

Blackdots’ “Toxic” Oculuc Orbus and Horn Head sofubi coin banks…

Blackdots‘ Oculus Orbus and Horn Head Madballs return for their first painted colorway this week Size: 6.7″ each (individual ball 2.75″) Articulation: 5 points (neck, arms, legs) plus additional “feet” display stand Price: 16,200yen each plus shipping Sculpted by Kenth Toy Works in the style of the original Madballs Head Poppers, both Oculus Orbus and HornContinue reading “Blackdots’ “Toxic” Oculuc Orbus and Horn Head sofubi coin banks…”

Blackdots’ “Toxic” Skull Face and Slobulus sofubi coin banks…

Blackdots‘ Madball sofubi coin banks return in their first painted colorway this week Size: 6.7″ each (individual ball 2.75″) Articulation: 5 points (neck, arms, legs) plus additional “feet” display stand Price: 16,200yen each plus shipping Sculpted by Kenth Toy Works in the style of the original Madballs Head Poppers, both Skull Face and Slobulus feature aContinue reading “Blackdots’ “Toxic” Skull Face and Slobulus sofubi coin banks…”

Blackdots’ “8 Color” Madball sofubi…

Blackdots‘ line of Madball sofubi coin banks returns with a plethora of blank colorways Size: 6.7″ each (individual ball 2.75″) Articulation: 5 points (neck, arms, legs) plus additional “feet” display stand Price: 6,480yen each plus shipping Sculpted by Kenth Toy Works in the style of the original Madballs Head Poppers, Skull Face, Slobulus, Horn Head andContinue reading “Blackdots’ “8 Color” Madball sofubi…”

Blackdots’ “Horn Head” and “Oculus Orbus” Madballs sofubi coin banks…

Blackdots‘ line of Madball sofubi coin banks grows with yet another two new designs this month Size: 6.7″ each (individual ball 2.75″) Articulation: 5 points (neck, arms, legs) plus additional “feet” display stand Price: 6,480yen each plus shipping Sculpted by Kenth Toy Works in the style of the original Madballs Head Poppers, both Horn Head andContinue reading “Blackdots’ “Horn Head” and “Oculus Orbus” Madballs sofubi coin banks…”

Blackdots’ “Black” Madballs sofubi coin banks…

After months of teasers and reveals, Blackdots‘ officially licensed Slobulus and Skull Face sofubi coin banks finally get their debut through Yamakichiya this week Size: 6.7″ each (individual ball 2.75″) Articulation: 5 points (neck, arms, legs) plus additional “feet” display stand Price: 6,480yen each plus shipping Sculpted by Kenth Toy Works in the style ofContinue reading “Blackdots’ “Black” Madballs sofubi coin banks…”

Blackdots’ Madballs sofubi coin banks teased…

Originally announced last week, we can now reveal the first teasers for Blackdots‘ officially licensed Madballs sofubi coin banks! Whilst we can’t confirm any details at present, it appears that there will be 2 very different designs from the franchise up for grabs; a version of Skull Face, coming complete with a small “hand” stand,Continue reading “Blackdots’ Madballs sofubi coin banks teased…”

Blackdots’ official Madballs merch announced…

Jumping on the recent resurgence of classic gross-out toy line Madballs, sofubi producers Blackdots have revealed that they’ll be teaming up with license holders American Greetings for a whole host of official merchandise soon! Whilst specifics still remain close guarded, we’re told to expect a wide range of items, including both sofubi slot banks, andContinue reading “Blackdots’ official Madballs merch announced…”

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-turnContinue reading “Rockin’ Jelly Bean x Blackdots’ Skull Bro and Mummy Man sofubi…”

Rockin’ Jelly Bean x Blackdots’ “Full Color” Mr Death…

With off-white and black versions now tucked firmly under their belt, Blackdots and Rockin’ Jelly Bean are proud to reveal that their debut “Freaky Monster Village” sofubi – Mr Death – will be see his first fully-painted colorway this week! Inspired, sadly not by RJB’s signature erotic psychobilly art, but instead by hotrod culture and the early sofubi sceneContinue reading “Rockin’ Jelly Bean x Blackdots’ “Full Color” Mr Death…”

Wonderfestival Winter 2016 mini round-up…

With Wonderfestival Winter 2016 descending upon Tokyo tomorrow (2/7), we’ve decided to give you guys a quick round-up of a few highlights that we’ve neglected to feature over the past couple of weeks. As always, if there’s anything that takes your fancy and you can’t make it to the event, be sure to hit upContinue reading “Wonderfestival Winter 2016 mini round-up…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Rockin’ Jelly Bean x Blackdots’ “Mr Death” sofubi at GeekLife…

With the original run selling out quickly at Taipei Toy Festival ’15 last weekend, Blackdots and Rockin’ Jelly Bean are proud to reveal that a limited second batch of their first “Freaky Monster Village” sofubi – Mr Death – will be available online later this week! Inspired, sadly not by RJB’s signature erotic psychobilly art, but instead byContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Rockin’ Jelly Bean x Blackdots’ “Mr Death” sofubi at GeekLife…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The TTF ’15 exclusive “Mr Death” sofubi from Rockin’ Jelly Bean x Blackdots…

Originally teased in prototype form here back in July, the first figure in Rockin’ Jelly Bean‘s “Freaky Monster Village” series – Dr Death – will be making an exclusive debut at Taipei Toy Festival ’15 this weekend! Inspired, sadly not by RJB’s signature erotic psychobilly art, but instead by hotrod culture and the early sofubiContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The TTF ’15 exclusive “Mr Death” sofubi from Rockin’ Jelly Bean x Blackdots…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Freaky Monster Village Series” from Rockin’ Jelly Bean x Blackdots…

Rockin’ Jelly Bean have teamed up with up and coming sofubi producer Blackdots for the release of their latest line of toys, the Freaky Monster Village Series! Featuring a total of 3 mid-szied figures from some of the Japanese indie toy scene’s finest – “Twin Head Skull Bro” from Monster Farm’s Chop, the “Mummy Man” fromContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Freaky Monster Village Series” from Rockin’ Jelly Bean x Blackdots…”