‘Spring Has Come’ GID Minis by Kikkake Toy
Japanese artist Kikkake Toy celebrates Winter’s thaw with the new Spring Has Come GID mini sofubi art toys. Blending Cherry Blossom pink (Sakura) with GID accents, the new collection features two of Kikkake’s popular figures, each with two variants. The 電鉄人 (Railway Man) is available with the locomotive face (Type
Unique Invader: Blade Dog by Kikkake Toy
From the mind of Kikkake Toy comes Blade Dog, the newest addition to the surreal Unique Invader series. A wicked alien dog blowup doll rolling on spiked wheels, Blade Dog continues the striking, quirky vibe of the OG alien queen blowup doll sofubi. Sleek, sharp, and strange, Kikkake Toy’s newest
Iron Monkey #1 Masuda 2021 by Kikkake Toy
Kikkake Toy’s cape-wearing Iron Monkey #1 Masuda returns with a new-for-2021 repaint of an exclusive colorway created for an event outside of Japan. This edition flaunts the figure’s full circus flair with an elaborate paint design. With stars, stripes, and jagged, zig zag elements this monkey demands attention. The Iron
Iron Monkey 3 ‘Black Bubbles’ by Kikkake Toy
Japanese artist Kikkake Toy has just released the first edition of his brand-new Iron Monkey 3 figure—the latest iteration of his signature toy. The new sculpt has a quirky regal theme with the chimp wearing a crown and metal bodice-style armor. For the debut Black Bubbles edition, Kikkake Toy is
Nightmare Hong Kong Express 2021 “Per 6” by Kikkake Toy
Japan-based Kikkake Toy has released his Nightmare Hong Kong Express 2021 “Per 6” sofubi art toys. The creative creepy/cute figure transforms the artist’s signature Iron Monkey into a wild train hybrid. A follow-up to the 2020 edition, the new green, red, and yellow 2021 version lives up to the OG
Auspicious Bone by Kikkake Toy
Kikkake Toy is rounding out their special CoViD-19 (Complete the Vinyl Dystopia) release event featuring daily drops with #19: Auspicious Bone. The final release in the stay-at-home necessitated event, has been well worth the wait. Auspicious Bone, is a variation of the flamboyant Auspicious Guy figure featuring a new skull
Virus Busters by Kikkake Toy
Reacting to the troubling and uncertain times we’re all living in, Kikkake Toy is fighting back symbolically through his art.The new Virus Busters variants of his popular Iron Monkey sofubi art toys feature bright, colorful helmet-like masks protecting the happy prankster within. The concept is a fun, light-hearted but heartfelt
Suspicious Guy ‘Spring Noise Drum’ by Kikkake Toy
Kikkake Toy welcomes in warmer weather with his new Suspicious Guy ‘Spring Noise Drum’ edition sofubi art toy. The latest version of his flamboyant clown drummer figure—with smilely face drum— has a bright orange and gold design. The artist, Atsushi Kotaki, normally names this this figure Auspicious Guy, but occasionally
Kikkake — The Auspicious Guy (1.27)
Kikkake Toy debuted The Auspicious Guy sofubi figures in an unpainted mixed parts edition at DesignerCon back in November. The elaborate figure featuring a child-like character in formal traditional garb takes on new life (and meaning) with the upcoming first painted editions dropping this Sunday (1.27). With the addition of