Ummikko’s “Midsummer Madness” Koningu…

Ummikko‘s classic Kong sofubi comes in an all-new “Midsummer” colorway this week Size: 5.5″ Articulation: 3 points (waist, arms) Edition size: TBC Price: $50 plus shipping The “Midsummer Madness” Koningu has been cast in a lavender Japanese vinyl, complete with metallic violet and flourescent pink sprays Goes on sale in the Ummikko store on Sunday, June 25thContinue reading “Ummikko’s “Midsummer Madness” Koningu…”

Ummikko’s “Classic” Koningu lottery…

Ummikko‘s Koningu returns in a classic colorway this week Size: 5.5″ Articulation: 3 points Edition size: TBC Price: $50 plus shipping Designed and sculpted by Ummikko, Koningu comes cast in a dark blue vinyl complete with silver and red paint inspired by Bullmark’s classic Godzilla colorway Available via e-mail lottery until 11pm CEST tonight (5/9), interested partiesContinue reading “Ummikko’s “Classic” Koningu lottery…”

SoftoyHobby at ToyCon UK…

Our very own editor-in-chief Tru:Tek reveals the slew of goodies he’ll have available at UME Toys‘ ToyCon UK booth (#T3) this Saturday, April 29th Featured runs and one-offs include- “Dokuro King” Smog Balls– Submission Toy‘s homage to pollution kaiju and Madballs has been produced in a clear purple sofubi, coming with black and silver masked/freeContinue reading “SoftoyHobby at ToyCon UK…”

Ummikko’s blank red Agent UKA and mixed-part Koningu…

Ummikko‘s Agent UKA debuts alongside a mixed-part Koningu release today Size: 5.5″ (Koningu), 9″ (Agent UKA- TBC) Articulation: 3 points (Koningu), 5 points (Agent UKA) Edition size: TBC Price: TBC Designed and sculpted by Ummikko, the latest Agent has been cast in a red sofubi for it’s debut, remaining unpainted Koningu comes cast in mixed brown/pinkContinue reading “Ummikko’s blank red Agent UKA and mixed-part Koningu…”

Ummikko’s “Bisbee Turquoise” Koningu…

Ummikko‘s classic Kong sofubi comes in an all-new limited colorway this week Size: 5.5″ Articulation: 3 points (waist, arms) Edition size: TBC Price: $55 plus shipping The “Bisbee Turquoise” Koningu has been pulled in beautiful brown and turquoise marble Japanese vinyl inspired by the look of precious stones Goes on sale in the Ummikko store onContinue reading “Ummikko’s “Bisbee Turquoise” Koningu…”

Ummikko’s ToyCon UK ’16 exclusive “British Beetle” Koningu…

Monkey 3000 over at Ummikko is proud to reveal that his Koningu sofubi will be making an appearance at ToyCon UK ’16 this weekend in a gorgeous “British Beetle” colorway! Standing at around 5.5″ tall and featuring articulation in the arms and waist, the vintage-style Kong figure has been produced in a green soft vinylContinue reading “Ummikko’s ToyCon UK ’16 exclusive “British Beetle” Koningu…”

Ummikko’s “Le Rouge et le Noir” marble Koningu sofubi…

Mikko over at Ummikko is proud to reveal that a special “Le Rouge et le Noir” run of Koningu sofubi will be up for grabs this weekend! Standing at around 5.5″ tall and featuring 3 points of articulation, the vintage-styled kong has been produced in a beautiful unpainted black and red soft vinyl this time around. TouchingContinue reading “Ummikko’s “Le Rouge et le Noir” marble Koningu sofubi…”

The “Snowed In” and “One-Off” Konningu sofubi from Ummikko…

It may still be cold and dark outside, but Monkey3000 over at Ummikko is looking to brighten up your day this weekend with a special “Snowed In” Koningu release! Standing at around 5.5″ tall and featuring 3 points of articulation, the classically styled Kong has been cast in a snowy white soft vinyl this time around, comingContinue reading “The “Snowed In” and “One-Off” Konningu sofubi from Ummikko…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “GID” Koningu sofubi from Ummikko…

Mikko over at Ummikko is proud to reveal that a long-awaited blank run of GID Koningu sofubi will be up for grabs this weekend! Standing at around 5.5″ tall and featuring 3 points of articulation, the vintage-styled kong has been produced in an unpainted glow-in-the-dark soft vinyl this time around. Touching down in the UmmikkoContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “GID” Koningu sofubi from Ummikko…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Autumn” Koningu sofubi from Ummikko…

With the cold and dark of Autumn finally setting in, Monkey3000 over at Ummikko is looking to brighten up your weekend with a special “Koningu” release! Standing at around 5.5″ tall and featuring 3 points of articulation, the classically styled Kong has been cast in a glorious green soft vinyl this time around, coming with a numberContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Autumn” Koningu sofubi from Ummikko…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Ummikko’s “Cobra Man” inspired sofubi prototype revealed…

Having had continued success with his debut sofubi Koninu, Monkey3000 over at Ummikko is proud to unveil a near-finished prototype for his latest vinyl figure! Drawing inspiration from classic tokusatsu characters as well as cult horror flick Dreamscape’s Cobra Man, the figure appears to be around the same scale as Koningu at 5.5″ tall, once againContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Ummikko’s “Cobra Man” inspired sofubi prototype revealed…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Mighty Primate” Koningu from Ummikko…

Monkey3000 over at Ummikko is proud to introduce the latest Koningu colorway, the “Mighty Primate” edition! Coming in at 5.5″ tall with articulation in the waist and arms, the gorgeous vintage-styled figure has been produced in a flesh-toned soft vinyl, coming with a choice selection of brown and black sprays with dark green highlights. LimitedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Mighty Primate” Koningu from Ummikko…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Eight Islands” Koningu sofubi from Ummikko…

Monkey3000 over at Ummikko is seeing in the summer this weekend with a very special release, proudly opresenting the “Eight Islands” Koningu sofubi! Produced in a bright yellow soft vinyl and treated to gorgeous fluorescent pink and green sprays with black accents, the 5.5″ tall figures are set to come with their very own unique matchingContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Eight Islands” Koningu sofubi from Ummikko…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Oxidised Copper” and “Gold/Black” Koningu sofubi from Ummikko…

 With the winners of the recent “Banana” Koningu lottery having just been informed, Monkey3000 over at Ummikko has just revealed that yet another 2 micro-runs of the figure will be touching down in-store today for all of those that missed out! Featuring a “Green Oxidised Copper” version that has been treated to a stunning weatheredContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Oxidised Copper” and “Gold/Black” Koningu sofubi from Ummikko…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Banana” Koningu sofubi sets from Ummikko…

Monkey3000 over at Ummikko is proud to announce that he has 2 special “Banana” Koningu sofubi sets up for grabs via e-mail lottery right now! Consisting of 3 hand painted figures that have been painted to resemble a banana ripeness chart, ranging from unripe greens, delicious yellows and rotten browns, the absolutely gorgeous sets haveContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Banana” Koningu sofubi sets from Ummikko…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Ummikko’s one-off custom “Koningu” sofubi revealed…

Monkey 3000 over at Ummikko is proud to reveal that his debut sofubi “Koningu” will be returning soon for a round of one-off customs! Produced in what appears to be a black soft vinyl, the 5.5″ primate has been limited to just 5 pieces this time around, each coming with a selection of unique multi-hued sprays andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Ummikko’s one-off custom “Koningu” sofubi revealed…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Lulubell Toys’ Saturday SDCC 14 exclusives revealed…

Following our mammoth post here earlier in the week, we can now bring you the remaining SDCC exclusives that’ll be up for grabs at the Lulubell Toys booth this Saturday, July 26th! Joined by the remaining 5 of Restore’s Neo Japan and Evil Dave’s Bella Muerta, the final day plays host to a whole heapContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Lulubell Toys’ Saturday SDCC 14 exclusives revealed…”

MAN-E-NEWS (UPDATED)// The Lulubell Toys exclusive “Floating Marble” Koningu from Ummikko…

Luke Rook over at Lulubell Toys is proud to reveal that they will be releasing the next version of Ummikko‘s Koningu sofubi! Sculpted by Monkey 3000 and produced by Rook, the 5.5″ tall figure has been cast in a gorgeous “floating” marbled vinyl for the release, coming in a mix of red, light blue andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS (UPDATED)// The Lulubell Toys exclusive “Floating Marble” Koningu from Ummikko…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Koningu sofubi from Ummikko…

Originally teased way back in February in unpainted green and flesh test shot colours, the debut sofubi from Ummikko (Monkey 3000), entitled “Koningu”, will finally be up for grabs next week! Sticking with the artist’s reoccurring primate theme, the wonderfully realised figure appears to draw from a number of different influences, including vintage sofubi, Hirota Saigansho’s GorillaContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Koningu sofubi from Ummikko…”