Bob Conge aka Plaseebo has very kindly shared his latest custom creation, the “Night Gamer Masquerading as R2D2 on Tatooine”! A one of a kind vinyl custom standing 10″ high and 7″ wide, the unique-looking kaiju droid has been weathered with Monster Kolor sprays and drips to match life on the desert planet, coming complete with twoContinue reading “Plaseebo’s “Night Gamer Masquerading as R2D2 on Tatooine” one-off custom…”
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Rampage Toys’ Uncle Steve micro-run…
Rampage Toys‘ Job Malmstedt has teamed up with Splurrt for a special painted run of Uncle Steve sofubi! Standing at around 8″ tall and featuring 5 points of articulation, the dapper zombie has been produced in a black soft vinyl this time, coming with layer upon layer of metallic sprays and hand brushed detailing courtesyContinue reading “Rampage Toys’ Uncle Steve micro-run…”
TAG x Paul Kaiju’s “Bubblegum” Slugbeard sofubi…
Look who’s back… Toy Art Gallery is proud to present a brand-new version of Paul Kaiju’s Slugbeard, the “Bubblegum” edition! Measuring in at an impressive 10” tall and 10” wide, with multiple points of articulation and a vinyl wrecking ball attached with a real metal chain, this Japanese-produced figure has been cast in a gorgeous bubblegum-pink soft vinyl this timeContinue reading “TAG x Paul Kaiju’s “Bubblegum” Slugbeard sofubi…”
Super7’s new Kandy Kaiju and Alien Queen sofubi…
Super7 and Secret Base has once again joined forces to bring us the officially licensed Alien Queen sofubi just in time for Alien Day ’16! Following a similar aesthetic to the previously released standard Alien figure, this vintage Poppy-inspired piece appears to stand at a similar 4.5″ tall, coming complete with articulation in the armsContinue reading “Super7’s new Kandy Kaiju and Alien Queen sofubi…”
Renewed Kreations’ “GID” Slime Skull sofubi…
Renewed Kreations is proud to present the arrival of his first ever soft vinyl toy, the Slime Skull! Originally released in resin last year, this new and improved design stands around 4″ tall (TBC), utilising a simple 2-part vinyl design. To be produced in Japan using a GID sofubi for this first release, a totalContinue reading “Renewed Kreations’ “GID” Slime Skull sofubi…”
Rampage Toys’ Medicom Toy exclusive Kesagake, Red King and Pigumon sofubi…
Rampage Toys are proud to reveal that they’ll have a trifecta of exclusives for release through Medicom Toy over the next few weeks! First up, we have the second Medi colorway for the ever popular Kesagake. Standing at around 10.5″ tall with articulation in the arms, waist and neck, the ferocious grizzly has been castContinue reading “Rampage Toys’ Medicom Toy exclusive Kesagake, Red King and Pigumon sofubi…”
Tru:Tek’s Ooze-faced Jinmenken…
Briefly featuring in our pictorial review of ToyCon UK yesterday, we thought we’d shine some light on the latest collaboration between our very own Tru:Tek and Awesome Toy… the Ooze-faced Jinmenken! A mash-up of AT’s Human-faced Jinmenken and the Disarticulators’ Oozeball, the 9″ tall figure has been cast in a yellow soft vinyl, coming withContinue reading “Tru:Tek’s Ooze-faced Jinmenken…”
Mr DLux’s Mimi Monster micro-run revealed…
Mr DLux is the latest artist to take on the hugely popular Mimi Monster for a special micro-run release! Designed and sculpted by Tan, the 6″ tall, 2-part slimy cyclops has been produced in a bright red vinyl this time around, coming with a slew of metallic grey, green and ivory sprays with meticulous hand brushed detailing.Continue reading “Mr DLux’s Mimi Monster micro-run revealed…”
Obsessed Panda’s “Neo” Mini Fake Baron sets…
Hot on the heals of Topheroy’s release just last week, Michael Devera over at Obsessed Panda is the latest artist to take on Awesome Toy‘s Mini Fake Baron set for a limited “Neo” painted release! Featuring all 4 miniature versions of the pachi super ‘bot – a pendant, finger puppet, chibi and standard mini –Continue reading “Obsessed Panda’s “Neo” Mini Fake Baron sets…”
Medicom Toy’s “Jupirosu” and “Satan Ace Kenzan” Astro Mu 5 remakes…
Having already seen 2 releases since its comeback in October last year, the resurrection of Nakajima’s classic Astro-Mu 5 line continues this month with the arrival of yet another goodie/baddie combo… Jupirosu [Jupiter] and Satan Ace Kenzan [Saturn]! Near-identical to the original 10″ tall soft vinyl figures, the pair have been produced by Medicom in a classic trans yellow vinyl completeContinue reading “Medicom Toy’s “Jupirosu” and “Satan Ace Kenzan” Astro Mu 5 remakes…”
Mintyfresh’s exclusive “Clear Green” Byron and Rangeron sofubi…
Debuting at ToyCon UK ’16 over the weekend, Mintyfresh‘s exclusive Byron and Rangeron from Koraters and T9G will finally be available online later today! Standing at around 5″ tall each, the adorable duo have been cast in a gorgeous clear green soft vinyl complete with inset black eyes. Going on sale in the Mintyfresh storeContinue reading “Mintyfresh’s exclusive “Clear Green” Byron and Rangeron sofubi…”
Bukimi Blasters’ “Mixed-Parts” sale…
Shigeo Endo over at Bukimi Blasters is proud to announce the return of his mixed-part releases with a whopping total of 9 one-off figures that have just landed in his store! Featuring a selection of parts from both Evil Demon and Mole Man, each 6.5″ tall figure comes in a random assortment of colors completeContinue reading “Bukimi Blasters’ “Mixed-Parts” sale…”
Skull Toys’ Dokuro-Saurer 2nd overseas mailorder…
Skull Toys are proud to announce that their Dokuro-Saurer sofubi has returned for it’s second round of international sales! Designed by Skull Toys and produced by RealxHead, the skeletal mono-horned dino stands at around 7″ tall and features 5 points of articulation. Cast in a white soft vinyl with a detail-hugging black rub, the latest versionContinue reading “Skull Toys’ Dokuro-Saurer 2nd overseas mailorder…”
Awesome Toy’s “Peanut Eater” one-off Shikabane Kaiju…
Awesome Toy have teamed up with Izumonster of Blood Guts Toys for a special one-off Shikabane Kaiju dubbed the “Peanut Eater”! Inspired by peanut butter brand Planter’s iconic Mr Peanut mascot, the 9″ tall “Flesh Eater” Shikabane has been produced in what appears to be a black soft vinyl, replete with peanut shell yellow and brownContinue reading “Awesome Toy’s “Peanut Eater” one-off Shikabane Kaiju…”
The Convict exclusive “Clear Ver. Silver” Childhood Warsman sofubi…
Hot on the heals of last month’s Ashuraman release, Japanese lifestyle brand Convict are proud to offer up another “Childhood” Kinnikuman exclusive to overseas customers this week, the “Clear Ver. Silver” Warsman [Nikolai]! The first figure in Five Star Toy’s new chibi line of official Kinnikuman figures, the iconic hooded wrestler has been produced in a mix of clearContinue reading “The Convict exclusive “Clear Ver. Silver” Childhood Warsman sofubi…”
ToyCon ’16: A pictorial round-up…
After a long week of casting keshi, painting sofubi and cutting header cards for ToyCon UK ’16, I’m finally back in the writers chair here at Softoy Hobby! I’ll be resuming our regular coverage later on today, but beforehand, I thought you guys might enjoy a quick pictorial roundup of some of our favourite piecesContinue reading “ToyCon ’16: A pictorial round-up…”
Javier Jimenez’ Wananeko at ToyCon ’16…
Joining an all-new, soon-to-be-revealed resin mini, StickUp Monsters‘ Javier Jimenez has just revealed a pair of exclusives that he’ll have up for grabs at ToyCon UK ’16 this weekend! First up, we have the “Stray” Wananeko. Factory painted in various shades of brown, the 5.5″ tall soft vinyl figure comes packed with a ghost blasterContinue reading “Javier Jimenez’ Wananeko at ToyCon ’16…”
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…”
Miscreation Toys’ “Neon Puke” Autopsy Zombie Staple Babies…
Miscreation Toys‘ Autopsy Zombie Staple Baby is set to make a comeback this week as part of a blind bag “Neon Puke” release this week! Coming in at around 9″ from head to toe, the fully articulated undead infant has been produced by Lulubell Toys in 2 different marbled colorways; neon pink/blue and neon green/purple;Continue reading “Miscreation Toys’ “Neon Puke” Autopsy Zombie Staple Babies…”
Leo Sofvi Bouya’s “Jade GID” Guzo Kaiju…
The incredible Guzo Kaiju from Leo Sofvi Bouya returns this week in a gorgeous “Jade GID” colorway! Coming in at a sizeable 13″ tall, the impressive “Idol” kaiju comes with articulation in the waist arms and head. Produced in a stunning unpainted marble jade green and GID soft vinyl, the figure is currently up for grabs via lotteryContinue reading “Leo Sofvi Bouya’s “Jade GID” Guzo Kaiju…”
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