The new home for SoftoyHobby’s past posts… Close to a decade’s worth of news, features and interviews spanning the length and breadth of sofubi, vinyl, keshi/mini figure and resin toys- all in one place! The website features a super-streamlined design with a stripped back interface, if you’re looking for a particular post you’ll now find a comprehensive search engine at the bottom of the page. Please bear in mind that these posts are archival, not advertisements for sales, as such should be used for reference only ..read more

We bring back SoftoyHobby this weekend to shine a light on the debut sofubi from our very own ShinGangu imprint… the Kaijyu Battleground playset! Price: $249.99 plus shipping  Size: 6”x5” (playset), 1.75” (micros) Articulation: 1 point (lid) Contents: 1x playset, 2x micro, 1x boat omake, 1x seal pack, 1x pin 1x coloring book The Line: Inspired by classic kaiju and the pachimon sub-culture, Kaijyu Battleground is an all-new series from the mind of ShinGangu’s TruTek. Set to feature a whole host of full-size figures and playsets, each will pay homage to a particular film, series or theme ..read more

Super7 pay a loving tribute to two close friends who passed away earlier this year with a special Ghostfighter release this week Size: 5.5″ Articulation: 3 points (neck, arms) Edition size: TBC Price: TBC Super7 will be releasing 2 different designs; black with white free/masked sprays in memory of Anthony Conte; and GID with free/masked blue, purple, black and white sprays in memory of William “Scott” Godon­ Decoteau Both fight figures will be going on sale in the Super7 store next Wednesday, December 12th at Noon Pacific ..read more

Planet X‘s Mecha Goliathon makes a welcome return in an all-new homage colorway this week Size: 10″ Articulation: 9 points (neck, arms, legs) Edition size: TBC Price: $150 plus shipping Designed and digitally sculpted by Planet X, Mecha Goliathon comes cast in a soft vinyl with a metallic blue, red, yellow, gun metal and silver paint app inspired by Optimus Prime On sale via Planet X’s usual lottery system, interested parties can send an mail to info@planetx.asia, being sure to include their name, shipping address, country, phone number, PayPal account and Instagram/Facebook n ..read more

New soft vinyl figure Lohit from Mara receives a micro-run courtesy of Oltretomba this week Size: 8.2″ Articulation: 5 points (neck, arms, legs) Edition size: 5 Price: $200 plus shipping Produced in what appears to be a white soft vinyl, Lohit has been treated to layers of neon yellow, blue and pink sprays with a holographic glitter mace arm Currently available via e-mail lottery, interested parties are going to need to send their name, Instagram ID, address, phone number and PayPal address to oltretomba.madeinhell@gmail.com, being sure to include “Lohit [Neon]” in the subject header ..read more

Jetturre’s Mini Goodrobo makes a welcome return courtesy of Grody Shogun this week Size: 4″ Articulation: 4 points (neck, arms, waist) Edition size: TBC Price: $40 plus shipping Cast in a blue Japanese soft vinyl, Mini Goodrobo has been treated to layers of neon orange, yellow, black, white and gold paint in Grody’s unmistakable style Currently available in the Lulubell Toys store right here ..read more

Yamakichiya‘s latest kaiju returns in blank white sofubi this week Size: 11″ Articulation: 9 points (neck, arms, legs) Edition size: TBC Price: 18,000yen plus shipping Yamakichiya‘s multi-armed Gorillante comes cast in a white sofubi, remaining unpainted for its second release On sale via e-mail lottery until November 10th, interested parties are going to need to send their name, address, phone number and PayPal address to store@yamakichiya.com, being sure to include “GORILLANTE Unpaint White/Lottery” in the header ..read more

Ontiveros and Toy Art Gallery‘s collab returns in a new factory painted colorway  Size: 8″ Articulation: 3 points (arms, neck) Edition size: TBC Price: $85 plus shipping Designed by Ontiveros and sculpted by Turtle Milk Studios, the Baphomaniac comes cast in a pink sofubi, complete with purple, silver and yellow factory sprays Going on sale in the TAG store right here at Noon Pacific this coming Friday, November 7th ..read more

Uncut‘s Mud Tar Boy and Jisonson return for a holiday-themed release this week Size: 5″ each Articulation: 3 points (waist, arms) Edition size: TBC Price: $130 per set plus shipping Designed by Kotobuki and produced in Japanese soft vinyl, Mud Tar Boy comes in a clear green sofubi and Jisonson a contrasting bright red; both complete with minimal sprays and hand painted detailing Available via Instagram lottery, interested parties are going to need to DM Kotobuki Man right here with their name, shipping address, country and telephone number ASAP ..read more

Dr Chickeye‘s Super Silly Ape returns for its third official colorway Size: 8.3″ Articulation: 5 points (neck, arms, legs) Edition size: TBC Price: $130 plus shipping Designed and sculpted by Dr Chickeye, Super Silly Ape comes cast in a flesh soft vinyl, complete with tan, pink and blue sprays Comes packed with a hand made cape Currently available via e-mail lottery, interested parties are going to need to send their name, IG name, shipping address, phone number, country and PayPal address (or Alipay) to drchickeye@163.com ASAP ..read more