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Feb 10, 2019
Josh Mayhem x Pobber — Candy Drip Baos (2.12)
Pobber will celebrate Valentine's Day release with the special Candy Drip Bao Custom Edition from Josh Mayhem. Limited to eight pieces, these 4" customs of Scott Tolleson's Bao vinyl feature Josh's handcrafted Blown Away styling and a pink, purple, and silver color palette. They will be available for $150 on Tuesday (2.12) at 6 AM PST from the Pobber web shop.
The Candy Drip Baos are Josh Mayhem's first project for his new role as Pobber's first Resident Custom Artist. Pobber's Resident Custom Artists will regularly customize Pobber figures and those that are extremely well-received will be considered for production runs where technically feasible.
Jose Pulido x Unruly Industries — A Fresh Take on Harley Quinn
Unruly Industries—the brand-new art toy brand from Sideshow Collectibles—has begun to reveal upcoming toy line with a few juicy teasers. In the latest sneak, Jose Pulido brings his contemporary sugar-skull style to DC's wicked Harley Quinn. From what's been revealed so far, the design features a streamlined sugar skull treatment incorporating her jester's hat. With eyes closed, the sexy wild child seems to be caught in a calmer moment, perhaps before things get crazed. We're looking forward to seeing more from Pulido and the rest of the Unruly Industries' lineup.
Feb 09, 2019
Love at First Sight? Twinkle Star Mythril Horn of Ocean from Freakroom
Next up for Freakroom is the Twinkle Star Mythril Horn of Ocean soft vinyl. The Valentine's Day-themed piece casts the rather peculiar fish in a whole new light. The three-eyed denizen of the deep is ready for love with a humorous new pink + glitter design. While the figure may seem to be of an imaginary beast, it is in fact based on the bizarre appearance of the very real Anglerfish.
This lovely edition follows the sold-out Crystal Frog edition which dropped last month. Be sure to follow the artist for a Twinkle Star lottery announcement shortly.
Little Sank (Pink Love) by Sank Toys
From the ocean-inspired universe of Sank Toys comes the latest edition of his Little Sank soft vinyl deep sea diver. A celebration of Valentine's Day, Pink Love is limited to 52 numbered pieces, five of which are available to collectors outside of China. The new edition is available for $90 plus shipping. If you're interested, drop a DM to the artist.
Kasing Lung x Kow Yokoyama x How2work — Labubu Pilot at WonderFestival (2.10)
As WonderFestival Winter 2019 opens today in Japan (2.10), one of the biggest draws is likely to be the lottery for the band-new Labubu Pilot, a collaboration between Maschinen Krieger creator Kow Yokoyama, Kasing Lung, and How2Work. Yokoyama designed Labubu's outfit based on the classic SAFS mecha pilot uniform. Limited to just 20 pieces, the new polystone figure brings a new level of sculpted and painted detail to the artist's extremely popular signature character.
These will be available via lottery at 10 AM at booth 4-28-01. For those not at WF, the bad news is this is a guaranteed sell-out. The plus side? Hope for future editions.
A Trio of WonderFestival Exclusive Angel Cats by Miloza Ma
WonderFestival Winter 2019 in Japan (2.10) is upon us and with it a wave of sweet soft vinyl including three new Exclusive Angel Cats from Miloza Ma. Jade, Macaroon and Tiger look great. The agonizing bit? Limited to two pieces each via table 4-28.
In addition to the fun, retro styling, Angel Cat also impresses with both standing and sitting poses, something rarely seen. While the WF Exclusives are likely instant sell-outs, the artist does have three editions of her Mini Angel Cats (~3.5") in stock via her web shop.
Feb 08, 2019
PIGpek is the Newest POPIKI from Whatshisname x Mighty Jaxx (2.9)
Up until now, Whatshisname's Popiki ballon characters have been dogs. That changes in 2019, the Year of the Pig, with the brand-new PIGpek from Mighty Jaxx. The cute little oinker brings a new shape, vibe and character to the artist's balloon animal family.
The 8" PIGpek vinyl will be available for pre-order for $129 (includes worldwide shipping) on Saturday (2.9) at 6 AM PST from Mighty Jaxx.
Too Natthapong x Unbox Industries — Kingsize Buger Elfie (2.9)
By popular demand, Too Natthapong and Unbox Industries are prepping a brand-new batch of previously sold-out Kingsize Burger Elfie (6"). Collectors love Elfie and even more so in cheeseburger form. This time around Unbox is offering the tempting toy treat for $80 as a 24-hr timed pre-order starting on Saturday (2.9) at 7 AM PDT. All orders received--one per customer--during the pre-order window will be served. The toys are scheduled to ship out in March. For those that missed this one the first time around, this may be your best and last shot.
Martin Ontiveros x TAG — Glampyre Green Goblin Edition
For this week's drop, Toy Art Gallery goes stealth drop with the un-announced Glampyre Green Goblin edition from Martin Ontiveros. From 70's tokusatsu to comic-books, Glampyre continues his cosplay ride with this new homage to Spidey's flying nemesis.
The Glampyre Green Goblin (8", $75) is available now from the TAG web shop.
Jong Hun Ha — Caddo Pre-Order
Jong Hun Ha's next release in his ongoing Hazard (Ha-Lizard) line is the two-headed (and tailed) Caddo. With an inquistive, playful vibe, Caddo's rockin' kangols, a scribbled-on cast, and a lollipop. As with all of the artist's releases, the sculpting and numerous details are on point.
The Caddo resin figure (8", 20 pieces) is available for pre-order now for $360 from hifistore.com (outside of Korea) and the HIF Naver Store (within Korea). Please allow 1-2 months for production.
Feb 07, 2019
HX Studio x QUICCS x Martian Toys -- HX-TEQ (2.8)
Martian Toys will release its HX-TEQ from HX Studio and QUICCS on Friday (2.8) at 9 AM PST from their webshop. First released in extremely limited preview quantities at the HX Studio/QUICCS show at Clutter Gallery last month, this special edition features HX's weathered/distressed style on the very popular TEQ63 from QUICCS. The all-over print style deco with the artist's logo is a nice touch.
Six Twentyeight -- Mitt Clear for WonderFestival Winter (2.10)
Ooooh. Six Twentyeight will release his signature Mitt sofubi toy in an unpainted clear edition for WonderFestival Winter (2.10) from booth 8-34-08. This is a must-have for fans of the bumper car bulldog. No word on an online drop, but he often releases additional stock after conventions.
Gumtaro x One up -- Chikuwan Milk Chocolate Overseas Lottery
One up is offering Gumtaro's popular Chikuwan alien explorer sofubi in a new Milk Chocolate edition for overseas collectors (outside of Japan) for ¥3500 (~$32) via email lottery until Sunday (2.10) at 7 PM PST. To enter for a chance to purchase, drop an email to [email protected] with a subject of [Chikuwan milk chocolate color Sale Lottery ] and include your Full Name, Country, Address, Phone Number and Your Instagram Name. The Milk Chocolate edition will also be available at WonderFestival Winter (2.10) in booth 4-03-04.
Fufufanny — Boof Pastel for WonderFestival (2.10)
Fufufanny will release her new Boof Pastel resins at WonderFestival Winter on Sunday (2.10). Available in assorted colors, the toy features Boof who is Linus the cat's tail/imaginary friend and Fujisan, the mountain from which he's erupting. If you're going to the show you can pick up this explosion of cuteness from Booth 4-28-01 along with the artist's Nora OG edition.
Kidrobot — Hello Kitty by Quicss (2.8)
Kidrobot will release the Hello Kitty by Quiccs figure on Friday (2.8), the latest addition to their capsule collection with Sanrio. Quiccs brings his streetwise BulletPunk style to the iconic character with the familiar hoodie design and subtle mecha-style rendering. The sculpted bow, eyes, nose, chains, and pacifier give the figure a presence as a character in the world -- a vast improvement over a 3D object with flat 2D details.
The Hello Kitty by Quiccs vinyl art toy (8") will be released on Friday in a standard edition available at select retailers including myplasticheart for $50. Kidrobot will also release the standard edition and their Exclusive Pink+Black edition on Friday at 9 AM PST from Kidrobot.com.
JPX x Coarse — Halu You and Me Edition (2.12)
JPX is set to release their Halu You and Me Edition created in collaboration with Coarse. Featuring a pink + white design, the donut eating lizard arrives just in time for Valentine's Day for those able to pick it up in Thailand. A follow-up to JPX's Kwaii You and Me (2015), the Valentine's-themed Halu (3.5", 600 pcs, 950 baht/~$30) will be released on Tuesday (2.12) at 10 AM at the J.P. Toys Gallery in Bangkok. Online orders will be offered via a form posted to the JPX Facebook, presumably around the time of the drop in Thailand.
I Am Retro - Rising Sun Exclusive TEQ63 by QUICCS x Martian Toys (2.8)
I Am Retro is back with another stylish TEQ63 exclusive from QUICCS and Martian Toys. The brand-new Rising Sun edition follows their sold out 16-bit fueled Super Retro Edition. The new drop features a clean, streamlined designed in white, red + black. The red sun rays on the back of the hoodie symbolize the rising sun.
Limited to 100 pieces, the Rising Sun Exclusive TEQ63 will be available exclusively from I Am Retro on Friday (2.8) at 9 PM PST for $75 each.
Feb 06, 2019
myplasticheart Lottery Release : Lucky Zimomo and Burning Zimomo from Kasing Lung
Collecting Kasing Lung's very popular figures from outside of Asia can be quite difficult unless you make trips to the larger conventions and release events in Hong Kong, Taiwan, Thailand and more. So, we're happy to report that myplasticheart is offering both Lucky Zimomo and Burning Zimomo via lottery.
The Lucky Zimomo is based on the traditional lucky cat white,red and yellow design. From traditional to special FX, the Burning Zimomo features translucent amber vinyl with dark spray and tinsel inside to simulate the little guy being on fire.
Both of the Kasing Lung soft vinyl figures are available via Lottery -- $129.99 for Lucky Zimomo and $139.99 for Burning Zimomo. Each requires a separate entry but shares much of the entry process. Drop an email to [email protected] with the subject of either 'Burning Zimomo Lottery' or 'Lucky Zimomo Lottery' (depending on what you'd like to buy) and be sure to include your full name, shipping address and your myplasticheart account email [if you have one]. The lottery closes on Friday, February 8th at 2 PM PST. Winners will be notified to arrange payment on Saturday (2.9). If you'd like to enter both lotteries, you'll need to send a separate email for each with the appropriate subject lines. Good luck!
Wonderland Cat Bust Trio by Amanda Visell
Amanda Visell has just released a special Wonderland Cat Bust Trio. While the previous releases featured three fairly similar resin cats, this clever new version recreates the magic of the timeless story with cat versions of Alice, Rabbit and of course, Cheshire. The charming Wonderland edition delivers the signature AV magic with the three character cat busts (10", 7", & 4.5").
Limited to ten sets, the Wonderland Cat Bust Trio is available now for $350 directly from Switcheroo. These are scheduled to ship in 2-3 weeks.
Whereschappell — Mickey McFly Pre-Order (2.24)
Whereschappell has announced that he will be releasing the Mickey McFly resins for pre-order on Sunday (2.24) at 12 PM PST from the crackedhatchet web shop. The price has not yet been announced. With the dual pop culture threads and the fun hoverboard/snowboard (Robb Crafer/Albion FX) action, this one is likely to be in high demand. Definitely time to break out the calendar and alarm.
Superplastic x Pete Fowler -- Ovnik SuperJanky Maui Edition
Shipwrecked alien turned wicked drummer for Max Cas$h? Yep, that would be Ovnik, the latest SuperJanky (8") from Pete Fowler's fantastic imagination and flashy palette. Ovnik has adapted nicely to party island life, rockin' the purple and blue threads plus animal-print style kicks.
Limited to 333 pieces, the Ovnik Superjanky Maui Edition will be available from Superplastic for $75 and will ship out in March. Having just showed up in the Superplastic system, we expect this one to drop shortly.
Umi Toys Hawaii x Jerome Lu -- CNY Blindbag Sofubi
After an initial quick sell-out yesterday, Umi Toys Hawaii has announced they have more Chinese New Year edition blindbag sofubi figures from Jerome Lu. There are four monkey designs in red + gold for a total of eight different figures. They are however running low on the red envelopes + laser-etched wooden coins that came with the initial drop yesterday. If supplies do run out, they will add in another bonus item instead. The CNY Sofubi Minis are available now for $15 direct from Umi Toys Hawaii.
Feb 05, 2019
Meet Nora by Fanny Kao — She's Off to WonderFestival (2.10)
Fanny Kao will debut her Nora Original edition resin figures at WonderFestival Winter (2.10). Previously released as unpainted, mixed parts versions back in September for STGGC, Nora looks quite fancy in her fully-painted fashion--even making an irksome protective collar look stylish. If you're going to the convention (on the outskirts of Tokyo), be sure to drop by booth 4-28-01 to check out Nora and perhaps adopt her into your home.
Josh Mayhem Is Cooking Up Blown Away Valentine's Bao
What's pink, purple, windswept and the epitome of cute? The upcoming Blown Away Valentine's Day Bao (our best guess at a name). As shown in this WIP pic from Pobber, Josh Mayhem is working on brining his signature style to a custom run of Scott Tolleson's Bao vinyl. We're looking forward to seeing a full reveal of the finished pieces. No release info yet other than 'soon'—figured a little heads up might help with 'toy financing'.
Seymour x ChokeHazrd — One-Off Warheads Lottery
New Zealand-based artist Peter Kelk (Seymour) has created three striking one-off customs of Chokehazrd's Warhead sofubi. Starting with a stylized stripes + lines design that compliments the wild rocket toy, he has created three different visions which fuse a few key colors into a seamless, shimmering existence in purple, yellow, or blue hues.
Given the super-limited numbers, Kelk is releasing his custom Warheads via lottery for $350 each. To enter, fill out the lottery form on his site before the lottery closes at 6PM PST on Thursday (2.7). These are offered blind bag and include a stamped 'dog tag'. While you may ask for particular color, there's no guarantee you will received.