Submission Toy’s HUGE launch sale…

Submission Toy gear up for their first big release in the Softoy Hobby store this week Touching down right here at 11pm London time this Friday, February 24th, a number of customs, painted runs and blanks from Submission Toy’s Tru:Tek and Rich Page will be available, including; “GID” Smogball- Submission Toy’s debut sofubi in aContinue reading “Submission Toy’s HUGE launch sale…”

Radioactive Uppercut’s Freaks, Finks, Spazzes – Valentines’ Day “Chocolate Covered Cherry” edition…

Radioactive Uppercut‘s FFS keshi series returns in a Valentine-themed colorway next week Size: 3″ each Edition size: TBC Price: $30 each plus shipping Featuring all 3 figures from the FFS series – Spider Brains, Franken Corpse and Coffin Licker – each has been cast by our very own Tru:Tek in a marbled cherry choc (red/brown)Continue reading “Radioactive Uppercut’s Freaks, Finks, Spazzes – Valentines’ Day “Chocolate Covered Cherry” edition…”

Michael Skattum x Monster Worship’s Bile Ball keshi…

Michael Skattum once again teams up with Monster Worship, this time for the sofubi producers first ever keshi release Size: 2.5″ Articulation: 0 points Edition size: 20 Price: $25 plus shipping Designed by Skattum abnd sculpted by Bet Graves, the Bile Ball has been cast by our very own Tru:Tek in a UV resistant slimeContinue reading “Michael Skattum x Monster Worship’s Bile Ball keshi…”

Science Patrol x Submission Toy’s Sufes 73 exclusive Smog Balls…

Submission Toy team up with Science Patrol for a super-limited double-pour release Size: 4.5″ Articulation: 1 point (mouth) Edition size: 2 Price: TBC Submission Toy’s Sumoggubōru (aka Smog Ball) has been cast by Science Patrol in a clear soft vinyl with a neon green double pour, coming complete with hand brushed and sprayed eye and pipeContinue reading “Science Patrol x Submission Toy’s Sufes 73 exclusive Smog Balls…”

Angel Abby’s “Christmas” Oozeballs…

Angel Abby teams up with our very own Tru:Tek for a special holiday-themed release Size: 3.5″ wide Edition size: 10 each (Green/Red) Price: $70 plus shipping Tru:Tek’s Oozeballs come cast in a mix of GID (Green) and milky (Red) soft vinyl this time around, coming with a mix of pastel/neon sprays and hand painted detailingContinue reading “Angel Abby’s “Christmas” Oozeballs…”

Hateball’s “Dayglo” Ghost and Wolf keshi pack…

Joining the previously posted Monster Mashups, Hateball comes with an all-new keshi set Size: 1.5″ (Therefore Ghost), 2″ (Zinewolf) Edition size: TBC Price: $18 per set plus shipping Both Therefore Ghost and the mini Zinewolf return as part of a special set release, both coming cast up by Tru:Tek in a dayglo yellow keshi-style rubberContinue reading “Hateball’s “Dayglo” Ghost and Wolf keshi pack…”

Submission Toy’s one-off Smog Ball release…

UME Toys‘ Richard Page – sculptor of the Sumoggubōru and one-half of the newly formed Submission Toy – unleashes a trio of customs based on the new sofubi ball Size: 4″ Articulation: 1 point (mouth) Edition size: 3 Price: £89 plus shipping Produced in a Japanese soft vinyl, the Kougai-inspired balls have been treated to unique paintContinue reading “Submission Toy’s one-off Smog Ball release…”

Electric Monarchy’s “Flesh” Bukkake keshi…

Electric Monarchy‘s gross-out keshi returns in a classic flesh-tone colorway this weekend Size: 2″ Edition size: 10 Price: $30AUD plus shipping Designed by Fint, sculpted by Mac Sorro and produced by Tru:Tek, Bukkake comes cast in a M.U.S.C.L.E-style flesh colored UV resistant rubber Comes packed in a custom Bukkake bag with sticker and artist signedContinue reading “Electric Monarchy’s “Flesh” Bukkake keshi…”

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…”

Designer Con ’16 photo round-up…

As always, I had the best intentions when it came to photographing Designer Con ’16 over the weekend, but what with my commitments at the Rampage Toys/Tru:Tek booth the results proved pretty limited. Luckily I had photographer Joe Calixto on-hand to grab some awesome shots, so with the culmination of both our efforts (alongside someContinue reading “Designer Con ’16 photo round-up…”

SoftoyHobby’s post-DCon ’16 sale…

Now safely back in the UK after an awesome few days over in LA for Designer Con ’16, we bring you details of our leftover sale happening in-store tomorrow (11/24) at 7pm London time, 2pm Eastern, 11am Pacific. Below is a full rundown of what will be on offer… DCon ’16 exclusive “Grapeful Dead” Keronga:Continue reading “SoftoyHobby’s post-DCon ’16 sale…”

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…”

Softoy Hobby at Designer Con 2016…

We exclusively reveal the cart load of exclusive one-offs and painted runs we’ll have up for grabs at the Rampage Toys x Tru:Tek DCon ’16 booth (#933) next weekend Figures revealed so far include: One-off Cadaver Kid, Mecha Brain Cadaver Kid, Zug the Troll, Hell Maijin and Noxious hand painted by Tru:Tek/UME Toys “Pearl Rose”,Continue reading “Softoy Hobby at Designer Con 2016…”

DRWG Co’s custom M.A.Y.O.R keshi…

DRWG‘s Fauxbot comes with a mini figure inspired by a certain beat ’em up classic Size: 2″ Price: £10 plus shipping Kitbashed and re-sculpted from a M.U.S.C.L.E figure to resemble Haggar from Capcom’s Final Fight Produced by Tru:Tek in a flesh-tone keshi-style rubber Comes packed with M.U.S.C.L.E-style header and holographic Bikkuriman-style sticker Available in limitedContinue reading “DRWG Co’s custom M.A.Y.O.R keshi…”

The Softoy Hobby/Gory Hole store reopening…

Our very own store is reopening this weekend with a whole host of new items up for grabs Sufes 72 exclusive Kella and web exclusive Lekka  Height: 6.5″ each Articulation: Neck, Arms, Head Edition size: 5 Price: $110 each plus shipping Designed/produced by Kearjun, painted by Tru:Tek Sufes 72 exclusive Kella comes in a blueContinue reading “The Softoy Hobby/Gory Hole store reopening…”

ViodeoV0mit’s Zangotchi jumbo Keshi release…

VideoV0mit‘s Zangotchi figure finally gets its debut release in jumbo-sized keshi form Size: 2.75″ Articulation: 2 points (arms) Price: $50 plus shipping Designed by VideoV0mit, sculpted by KtoKto, produced by Tru:Tek Available in either neon green or neon purple rubber Comes packed in an authentic Japanese horror toy box Touching down in the VideoV0mit storeContinue reading “ViodeoV0mit’s Zangotchi jumbo Keshi release…”

Rampage Studios Finale exclusive reveals…

With the Rampage Studios Finale opening it’s doors in just a couple of days time now, owner Jon Malmstedt has very kindly allowed me to share a few of the exclusives that’ll be up for grabs! To find out more about the show (and how to purchase tickets if you’re in the Tokyo area), beContinue reading “Rampage Studios Finale exclusive reveals…”

DRWG Co’s “The Assassin” Secret Chief keshi…

“Sneaky; underhanded; ruthless; made from keshi-style rubber. These are all suitable adjectives for, arguably the most loathsome of The Chiefs… the Assassin! Always willing to get his hands dirty, the Assassin revels in taking his victims unaware, happy in the knowledge that he sends them to their grave full of questions. Rarely heard and rarely seenContinue reading “DRWG Co’s “The Assassin” Secret Chief keshi…”

Tru:Tek x Rotten Studio’s “Neo-Politan” Snailmen…

Our very own Tru:Tek has teamed up with Rotten Studio for a special run of “Neo-Politan” Snailmen! Standing at around 5.5″ tall and featuring 2 points of articulation, these hideous creations have been produced in a mix of light blue and purple this time around, coming with layers of flesh and neon pink sprays over aContinue reading “Tru:Tek x Rotten Studio’s “Neo-Politan” Snailmen…”