Designer Fabian Huebner aka Fint and illustrator Ralph Niese have joined forces to form an all-new toy brand for 2016, the extremely promising Electric Monarchy! Set to play host to a number of different releases throughout the year, the first to be announced come in the form of the “Bukkake”, a keshi mini figure sculpted by MacsorroContinue reading “The coming of Electric Monarchy…”
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Oozeball One-Off #1 from Tru:Tek…
In celebration of the new Softoy Hobby site and store, our editor-in-chief Tru:Tek will be offering up a number of one-off Oozeballs over the next couple of months… starting with the metallic marvel you see above! Produced in a squishy black soft vinyl, the Tru:Tek-designed, Zectron-sculpted piece has been treated to gorgeous green-gold, copper, silverContinue reading “Oozeball One-Off #1 from Tru:Tek…”
Bukimi Blasters’ “One-Off” Mole Man sale…
Shigeo Endo over at Bukimi Blasters is proud to reveal that his “Psycho Monster” Mole Man sofubi will be returning next weekend for a special “One-Off” sale! Standing at around 8″ tall and featuring 5 points of articulation, the grotesque neo-kaiju beast has been treated to a whopping 9 unique paint apps on milky white vinylContinue reading “Bukimi Blasters’ “One-Off” Mole Man sale…”
The “Gilt Ver” Piemaro from Mirock Toy x PLM…
Having already seen a number of releases at the end of last year, Mirock Toy and PLM‘s adorable Piemaro clown returns for what has to be a first in the world of sofubi… a gold “Gilt” version! Coming in at around 3.75″ tall, the little guy has been cast in a Japanese soft vinyl andContinue reading “The “Gilt Ver” Piemaro from Mirock Toy x PLM…”
Mirock Toy’s “New Year Golden Bombers” Dr Mirock overseas release…
Wasting no time since last month’s huge release, Mirock Toy have just unveiled a special round “New Year Golden Bomber” Dr Mirock figures available for overseas order! Offering up a total of 4 different purchasing options this time around, we have – (starting above) the “Dr Mirock” set for $155, “Massive Attack” for $75, Jizo TokoToko for $45 andContinue reading “Mirock Toy’s “New Year Golden Bombers” Dr Mirock overseas release…”
The Uamou 2016 Happy Bags…
The guys over at Uamou have revealed that they’ll be seeing in the New Year with an all-new round of Uamou Happy Bags! Packed with a random assortment of Uamou Sofubi figures including the new Omikuji Uamou, Fortune Uamou and Bastards (as well as handful of super rare Uamou sample figures!), each custom screen printed bag has a guaranteedContinue reading “The Uamou 2016 Happy Bags…”
Longneck’s latest “Maijin” sofubi revealed…
Still proving hugely popular in Japan and just as elusive as ever to obtain in the West, Longneck/Cosmo Knight Alpha‘s Maijin series is set to receive a new entrant soon in the form of the fine looking chap you see above! Whilst the original Yusei Maijin featured a design inspired by Ooze-It knockoff, Cosmos Alien A,Continue reading “Longneck’s latest “Maijin” sofubi revealed…”
D-Lux x Snatch Punch “Tit Tot” sofubi micro-run…
Tattoo artist-come-toy designer Joe Truck of Snatch Punch is proud to reveal that the first ever painted run of “Tit Tot” sofubi will be up for grabs this weekend courtesy of D-Lux! Designed by Joe Truck and sculpted by Grizlli Atom, the disturbingly ample-chested infant stands at around 7″ tall and features 5 points of articulation.Continue reading “D-Lux x Snatch Punch “Tit Tot” sofubi micro-run…”
The “MONSTROSITIES” group show at mph…
myplasticheart‘s MONSTROSITIES group show is back for another instalment this weekend and promises to be just as mindblowing as the last! Currated by none other than Guumon, this year’s lineup has almost doubled from before, with a total of 12 amazing US and Japanese Kaiju artists being represented including; BLObPUS, Bwana Spoons, Buildbots, Fig Lab,Continue reading “The “MONSTROSITIES” group show at mph…”
The “Copper Oxide” and “Moss Wild” Cerrito sofubi from César Zanardi…
“CERRITO is a cryptic creature whose legend was born in South America and expanded worldwide. Nobody knows exactly what it is… CERRITO has the power to change its look depending on the place of appearance and the mood of the occasional witness. CERRITO just “appears, smiles and disappears” never showing up again, but generating an epiphanyContinue reading “The “Copper Oxide” and “Moss Wild” Cerrito sofubi from César Zanardi…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Calm Cat” sofubi mini from Art Junkie x One-Up…
Shinichiro Kato of Art Junkie fame is proud to reveal that he’ll be joining forces with One-Up for the release of his latest sofubi mini, the adorable Calm Cat! Similar to One-Up’s previous gacha-style releases, the 3-eyed feline appears to stand at around 2.5″ tall, coming with one point of articulation in the neck. Likely toContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Calm Cat” sofubi mini from Art Junkie x One-Up…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The [Aurora] “Nothern Lights” Dokugan sofubi from BLObPUS…
BLObPUS has just unveiled the latest figure up for grabs via his usual lottery sales, the [Aurora] “Nothern Lights” Dokugan! Standing at around 8″ tall and coming with 3 points of articulation, the figure has been cast in a gorgeous glitter-infused, color changing “Aurora” soft vinyl this time around, coming in a contrasting mix of hot pink,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The [Aurora] “Nothern Lights” Dokugan sofubi from BLObPUS…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Toyful exclusive “Christmas Color” Kiaida-kun & Boomy sofubi from Goccodo…
The guys over at Japanese toy retailer Toyful are proud to reveal yet another holiday-themed exclusive, the “Christmas Color” Kiaida-kun & Boomy sofubi! Designed and sculpted by Goccodo, the first figure in the ongoing “Universal Classroom” series stands at around 9″ tall, coming complete with 5 points of articulation, alternate Kiaida-kun and Boomy heads plus a removableContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Toyful exclusive “Christmas Color” Kiaida-kun & Boomy sofubi from Goccodo…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Convict exclusive “Yamobazooka” sofubi from Yamomark…
Hot on the heals of last week’s B-Movie Monster release, the guys over at Japanese lifestyle brand Convict are proud to reveal yet another exclusive they’re currently offering up to their overseas customers, the “Clear blue” Yamobazooka sofubi from Yamomark! Standing at around 9″ tall and featuring 3 points of articulation, the mecha-infused salamander hasContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Convict exclusive “Yamobazooka” sofubi from Yamomark…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “We Live in the Moon” Mimi Monster sofubi from TAN…
“Not only do they dwell on Earth, the Mimimonsters have conquered the Moon too!” Originally announced right here just a couple of weeks back, the “We Live in the Moon” Mimi Monster sofubi from TAN (aka Zhang Sheng) is now finally up for grabs! Standing at around 6″ tall, the slimy cyclops features a simple 2-part design with articulation inContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “We Live in the Moon” Mimi Monster sofubi from TAN…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Supernova” 3-Eyed Boryoku Genjin sofubi from NagNagNag…
Shigeru Arai of NagNagNag has revealed that the stunning “3-Eyed Zombie” Boryoku Genjin sofubi will be making a return this week in an all-new “Supernova” New Era colorway! Standing a little taller than the previous Nag dolls at around 9.5″ tall, the beautifully detailed figure has been treated to a jaw-dropping mix of sprays and brush workContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Supernova” 3-Eyed Boryoku Genjin sofubi from NagNagNag…”
MAN-E-NEWS// SIO’s “Clear Black” Maharaja sofubi at Angel Abby…
Angel Abby are proud to reveal that they’ll be acting as worldwide distributors for sofubi start-up SIO, kicking things off with the release of their Maharaja (a Sanskrit title for a “great ruler”) sofubi in an exclusive clear black colorway! Standing at around 6″ tall and featuring 3 points of articulation, the 6-eyed feline deityContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// SIO’s “Clear Black” Maharaja sofubi at Angel Abby…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Gamaotoko #3 sofubi from TKom…
Sculptural artist Takahiro Komuro aka TKom is proud to reveal that his “Gamaotoko” sofubi has returned this weekend for it’s third official colorway! Said to be made up of biological waste (i.e. crap!), the scummy looking beast stands at a chunky 8.5″ tall, coming complete with articulation in the head, arms and legs. Produced in a flesh soft vinyl andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Gamaotoko #3 sofubi from TKom…”
The Disarticulators x Rampage Toys “Cheezy Moon” Oozeball available for 2 more days…
UPDATE// We have been informed that there will be just 2 more days to get your “Cheezy Moon” Oozeball preorders in. Head over to the Rampage store right here to pick yours up now! Teased here earlier in the week, we can now reveal that the FINAL squeaky Oozeball sofubi from The Disarticulators – the “CheezyContinue reading “The Disarticulators x Rampage Toys “Cheezy Moon” Oozeball available for 2 more days…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Shonside x Goccodo’s “Astro Cat Rider” sofubi/resin figure revealed…
Originally teased right here a few days back, dream collaboration – the “Astro Cat Rider” from Goccodo and Shonside – has just been revealed in full! As previously assumed, the gorgeous look figure is indeed a mash-up of both artist’s toys, featuring a soft vinyl “Astro Unkotsu” body and dome with a resin cast “CatContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Shonside x Goccodo’s “Astro Cat Rider” sofubi/resin figure revealed…”
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