Bukimi Blasters’ latest Moleman release…

Bukimi Blasters‘ Moleman sofubi returns for a trifeacta of one-off customs Size: 8″ Articulation: 5 points (neck, arms, legs) plus 2-part omake Price: $130 each plus shipping 3 one-off Molemen cast in a light green soft vinyl with metallic green, navy blue, yellow and black sprays with brown, black, shocking pink and red details. GoingContinue reading “Bukimi Blasters’ latest Moleman release…”

Death Cat Toys’ Kai-ju Kun prototype revealed…

The first standalone sofubi – the Sea Monster Kid or Icthy – from Death Cat Toys revealed Size: 3.5″ (TBC) Articulation: 1 point (neck) Designed by Death Cat Toys’ Johan Ulrich and sculpted by Beth Graves Based on the prehistoric dolphin named Ichthyosaurus (derived from Greek ιχθυς/ichthys meaning ‘fish’ and σαυρος/sauros meaning ‘lizard’) Keep trackContinue reading “Death Cat Toys’ Kai-ju Kun prototype revealed…”

Candie Bolton’s POULTRY REX “Garuda” Edition…

Ron English and Toy Art Gallery‘s POULTRY REX sofubi as painted by Candie Bolton Size: 8″ Articulation: 5 points (arms, legs, tail) Price: $145 plus shipping Produced by TAG in a yellow sofubi with pastel sprays and hand painted detailing courtesy of Candie Bolton Available today (9/29) at Noon Pacific through the TAG store

Ummikko’s Agent ORM debut…

The debut of Ummikko‘s latest sofubi, Agent ORM Size: 7.5″ Articulation: 3 points Price: $70 Produced in a light grey sofubi and treated to a burnt brown, yellow, white, red and black paint app by Lulubell Toys’ Grody Shogun Originally debuting at Sufes 72, Agent ORM is currently available through Lulubell Toys via open preorder rightContinue reading “Ummikko’s Agent ORM debut…”

Softoy Hobby sofubi factory visit…

I was extremely honoured to get a chance to visit the factory I’ll be getting the Sumoggubōru produced at earlier this week, with friend and master-caster Cory of Science Patrol on-hand to show us the steps involved and, of course, help me pull my very own marbled Oozeballs- one of which will be offered up viaContinue reading “Softoy Hobby sofubi factory visit…”

The Rampage Studios Finale in pictures…

After 4 years of some of the most talked about shows in the indie sofubi scene, Rampage Studios opened it’s doors to the public one last time for its Finale show last Friday. A rather fitting final bow from owner Jon Malmsedt of Rampage Toys, the compact exhibition featured a slew of RT originals, paintContinue reading “The Rampage Studios Finale in pictures…”

Superfestival 72 in pictures…

Marking the first of my visual round-ups from the last week of my trip to Tokyo, I bring you guys some of the finest sofubi, keshi and resin that graced the halls of Superfestival 72 at the Tokyo Science Museum this past Sunday. Whilst I spent most of the day on-hand at the Rampage Toys, Galaxy PeopleContinue reading “Superfestival 72 in pictures…”

Softoy Round-Up: Part 5…

TKOM’s Demogorgon #1 lottery First online release of TKOM’s Demogorgon Size: 8″ Price: 30,000yen Cast in a milky vinyl with blue, green, yellow, orange, magenta and black sprays Lottery open until Sunday, September 25th (23.59 Japan time) Fill out the application form right here to enter Aimodo’s Otomodachi of Yasuo Sufes 72 exclusive Size: 4.5″Continue reading “Softoy Round-Up: Part 5…”

Softoy Round-Up: Part 4…

WF exclusive Cure x Mishka x Grody Shogun Boogie Man lottery Featuring Cure’s Boogie Man body and Mishka’s Keep Watch head Marbled in neon green/pink/black sofubi with silver paint an yellow vinyl cape Originally on sale exclusively at Wonderfestival Price: $200 plus shipping To enter, send your full name, shipping address and PayPal address to amy@lulubelltoys.com,Continue reading “Softoy Round-Up: Part 4…”

Softoy Round-Up: Part 3…

Samurai Doll Sufes 72 release Samurai Doll presents 2 new colorways of their flagship sofubi inspired by Kikaider (red/blue/gold) and Lupin the Third’s Zenigata (red/gold/black) Edition size/price TBC Available at the Samuari Doll Sufes 72 booth (D16-17) on Sunday, September 25th More info can be found here Oltretomba’s debut sofubi revealed Size: 12″ More infoContinue reading “Softoy Round-Up: Part 3…”

Softoy Sofubi Insight: Part 1

With the mold for my Oozeball sofubi being moved to the same factory I’m currently having both the Warui Zonbis and upcoming Sumoggubōru produced at, I was thankfully given the chance to get a look at it in-person today. Infinitely more substantial than the silicone molds I’m used to when producing keshi back in the UK, theContinue reading “Softoy Sofubi Insight: Part 1”

Softoy Round-Up: Part 1…

With so much going on throughout my trip in Japan over the past couple of weeks, I’ve unfortunately not had much of a chance to update Softoy Hobby- sorry guys! Whilst spare time is still hard to come by at the moment, I’ll be making an effort to keep you updated on what’s going on inContinue reading “Softoy Round-Up: Part 1…”

Anraku Ansaku x Medicom Toy’s Mini Gogamejira preorder…

The legendary Anraku Ansaku returns to Medicom Toy for yet another preorder release this month, this time with the introduction of not one, not two, but three Mini Gogamejiras! Standing at around 4.3″ tall, the dinky 2-part figures have been produced in blue soft vinyl with metallic purple sprays, orange with metallic teal sprays andContinue reading “Anraku Ansaku x Medicom Toy’s Mini Gogamejira preorder…”

Soft Vinyl Mayhem 2 leftover sale…

Having opened to huge fanfare at Brisbane’s Laced earlier this month, we can now reveal that the leftovers from the Soft Vinyl Mayhem 2 show are now finally available online! Featuring a number of works from the full spectrum of sofubi and kaiju, personal highlights for us come in the form of Violence Toy’s “Scorpion”Continue reading “Soft Vinyl Mayhem 2 leftover sale…”

Squatting Dog’s “Bat Ear” French Bulldog sofubi…

Squatting Dog are proud to announce the follow up to their debut Sum Dog figure, the adorable “Bat Ear” French Bulldog! Coming in at a super-chunky 7″ tall and 4.7″ wide, the 2-part figure has been produced in a Japanese soft vinyl with 3 different unpainted colorways initially up for grabs; “Harajuku” pink, “Factory” greyContinue reading “Squatting Dog’s “Bat Ear” French Bulldog sofubi…”

Kaiju TAN’s fourth Pig Pig Man release…

Kaiju TAN is proud to announce the return of his hugely popular PigPigMan sofubi in it’s fourth official colorway! Coming in at around 6″ tall and 7″ long, the super-gross anthropomorphic beast appears to have again been produced in a flesh-tone vinyl, this time coming with a gruesome mix of bloody crimson, teal and black sprays.Continue reading “Kaiju TAN’s fourth Pig Pig Man release…”

Awesome Toy’s blank Mulan release…

Awesome Toy‘s Mulan returns this week for a special unpainted release! Inspired by the Poppy vintage Mazinger sets that would include a variety of different colored mini figures, the guys have produced in the 10″ femme-bot in a choice selection of fluorescent pink, yellow and violet colored soft vinyl. Currently up for grabs in limitedContinue reading “Awesome Toy’s blank Mulan release…”

Mirock Toy’s “Zion” overseas sale…

Wasting no time since last month’s huge release, Mirock Toy have just unveiled a special round of “Zion” figures available for overseas order! Offering up a total of 4 different purchasing options this time around, we have – the painted debut of Karugaru for $160 (2 figures), Shakatti for $130, the totem-like Ryuutoukikai & Goshinngan for $48, plus the return of KattobiContinue reading “Mirock Toy’s “Zion” overseas sale…”

Le Kuo’s “Beast of the Purple Rain” Twinclops…

Planet X and Vintage Vinyl Club have teamed up with international artists for a number of Twinclops micro-runs that’ll be releasing under the Project-X banner over the next couple of months, the latest coming in the form of this gorgeous “Beast of the Purple Rain” edition from Le Kuo! Standing at just over 10″ tall, featuringContinue reading “Le Kuo’s “Beast of the Purple Rain” Twinclops…”

Splurrt’s 5th Anniversary “Mixed Part” Cadaver Kids…

Continuing the 5th anniversary celebration for his signature Cadaver Kid platform, the mighty Splurrt will once again be teaming up with Grody Shogun and Lulubell Toys for another round of blank sales! Seeing the return of both Mecha Brain and the standard Cadaver Kid, the pair have been cast in a selection of blue, light blueContinue reading “Splurrt’s 5th Anniversary “Mixed Part” Cadaver Kids…”