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…”
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Bukimi Blasters’ “Aargh” and “Slobulus” Bukimi Balls…
Bukimi Blasters‘ Shigeo Endo unleashes two one-off Madball-inspired Bukimi Balls Size: 3.5″ wide Price: $89 each plus shipping Cast in a non-squishy milky white soft vinyl, the balls have been treated to layers of sprays and hand painted detailing to resemble Aargh and Slobulus from the original Madballs line Currently available alongside a number of otherContinue reading “Bukimi Blasters’ “Aargh” and “Slobulus” Bukimi Balls…”
Guzu Gallery x Violence Toy x Krotpong Industries’ Vulgaris Mortem: A Sofubi Art Toy Exhibition…
Texan toy producers Violence Toy and Krotpong team up with Guzu Gallery for a one-day-only show featuring a whole spectrum of sofubi artists The event will take place on Saturday, December 3rd, following the Friday night opening of Strange Beasts IV — the fourth installment of Guzu’s highly successful kaiju & Japanese pop culture themed groupContinue reading “Guzu Gallery x Violence Toy x Krotpong Industries’ Vulgaris Mortem: A Sofubi Art Toy Exhibition…”
The debut of Sumoggubōru…
Our very own Tru:Tek‘s latest sofubi is set to make its debut at Designer Con ’16 this weekend Size: 4″ wide Articulation: 1 point (mouth) Edition size: 5 (Gara-colorway), 10 (Flesh) Price: $110, $65 A follow up to the hugely popular Oozeball, Sumoggubōru (roughly translated as Smog Ball) has been heavily inspired by smog monster kaijuContinue reading “The debut of Sumoggubōru…”
Cheap Pop Shop’s ‘Halloween Havoc 93’ Matball set…
Straight out of 1993, Cheap Pop Shop comes with the ultimate Matballs lunchbox set Size: 3″ (Matball) Edition size: 4 Price: $100 plus shipping Designed by Grizlli Atom, sculpted by Mac Sorro and produced by Tru:Tek, the Madballs-style figure comes cast in a solid red rubber this time around, complete with custom decaled metal luchbox,Continue reading “Cheap Pop Shop’s ‘Halloween Havoc 93’ Matball set…”
Bukimi Blasters’ “Cherry Flavor” Bukimi Ball…
Bukimi Blasters‘ Shigeo Endo proudly introduces his latest figure, the Bukimi Ball Size: 3.5″ Edition size: TBC Price: $72 plus shipping Inspired by classic gross-out toy series Madballs, the authentically scaled Bukimi Ball has been cast in a squishy pink sofubi with bright red, bloody red, white and yellow sprays Available via preorder in theContinue reading “Bukimi Blasters’ “Cherry Flavor” Bukimi Ball…”
Terrible Whore’s “2nd” Bat Mother Fucker sofubi…
Terrible Whore is proud to announce the arrival of his Bat Mother Fucker sofubi in it’s second official colorway this week! Drawing inspiration from classic 80’s toys, the huge 18″ long figure pays homage to one of the rarer pieces in the Madballs back catalog, the Monster Baseball Bat, featuring a similar design filled toContinue reading “Terrible Whore’s “2nd” Bat Mother Fucker sofubi…”
Softoy Hobby in Japan plus the coming of Sumoggubōru…
Hey guys! As some of my Instagram followers may be aware, I recently quit my day job to focus 100% on toys. Whilst this of course will mean I’ll be taking on more production commissions, creating more of my own sofubi and painting whatever comes my way, the extra time will also mean I’ll be ableContinue reading “Softoy Hobby in Japan plus the coming of Sumoggubōru…”
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…”
Tru:Tek x Frank Mysterio’s blind bag Frankballs…
As if the previously posted “Nakajima” Canadian Hairless weren’t enough, we have yet another release coming from our editor-in-chief Tru:Tek this week… the TTPaint blind-bag Frankball run! Taking on both of Frank Mysterio‘s recently released Madball knock-offs (Ugly Head and Battle Toad), the 2.75″ wide figures have been cast in Mexico using a squishy whiteContinue reading “Tru:Tek x Frank Mysterio’s blind bag Frankballs…”
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…”
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 MexicanContinue reading “Frank Mysterio’s “Battletoad” Frankball…”
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 toContinue reading “Frank Mysterio’s first painted Frankball release…”
Terrible Whore’s Bat Mother Fucker sofubi revealed…
Having had continued success with their Fucking Four Fingers figure over the past year, Terrible Whore have finally decided to reveal a follow-up to the elusive claw, proudly presenting Bat Mother Fucker! Once again drawing inspiration from classic 80’s toys, the huge figure pays homage to one of the rarer pieces in the MadballsContinue reading “Terrible Whore’s Bat Mother Fucker sofubi revealed…”
Gory Hole’s official relaunch announced…
With toy news a little slow today, we thought we’d share some info on our upcoming relaunch of toy/apparel brand Gory Hole! Set to feature a ton of new VHS horror-inspired merch including pins, patches, tshirts and of course toys in the form of Warui Zonbi keshi sets and GH x Violence Toy one-offs, theContinue reading “Gory Hole’s official relaunch announced…”
EPSW x Cryptodude’s Vyle Lyle foam ball…
Up and coming lifestyle brand EPSW (Eat Pussy, Smoke Weed) are proud to announce the debut of their first ever toy, Vyle Lyle! Heavily inspired by cult gross-out toy line Madballs, the gruesome piece has been sculpted and produced by ball aficionado Cryptodude, coming cast in an authentic squishy foam, layered with latex and treatedContinue reading “EPSW x Cryptodude’s Vyle Lyle foam ball…”
Grizlli Atom’s Madballs-inspired wrestler keshi revealed…
Joining the new wave of similarly themed patches that have just touched down in his store, Grizlli Atom is proud to reveal the first of a series of figures inspired by infamous wrestlers of the 80s and 90s! Whilst we have very little info to go on at present (even the name is still to beContinue reading “Grizlli Atom’s Madballs-inspired wrestler keshi revealed…”
The Disarticulators’ Angel Abby exclusive Oozeballs…
Originally teased just last week, the Angel Abby exclusive Oozeballs are now up for grabs! Coming in at little over 3″ wide, The Disarticulators’ mash-up of cult toys Ooze-It and Madballs has been produced in a flesh-tone soft vinyl this time around, coming in 2 very different paint apps courtesy of Angel Abby’s Andy (we’reContinue reading “The Disarticulators’ Angel Abby exclusive Oozeballs…”
Mondo’s 2016 Madballs: Series 1…
Originally unveiled in prototype form at SDCC ’15, the first round of Mondo‘s officially licensed Madball re-imaginings are now finally up for grabs! Featuring 3 of James Groman’s original characters from 1986 – Slobulus, Horn Head and Skull Face – each have been brought bang up to date by the guys at Ramirez Studios, coming in at aContinue reading “Mondo’s 2016 Madballs: Series 1…”
Cryptodude x Tobacco’s Black Moth Super Rainbow foam ball…
Chris Grondin aka Cryptodude has teamed up with music collective Tobacco to transform the Black Moth Super Rainbow mascot into a fully fledged, Madballs-style toy! Designed and sculpted by Chris based on the bubble gum blowing rainbow (albeit with the artist’s signature “siamese face” twist), the approximately 3″ wide ball has been produced in a similarContinue reading “Cryptodude x Tobacco’s Black Moth Super Rainbow foam ball…”
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