This is ZUNNOLA by Dagoyodo, which was sold by lottery in October.
It was born from a desire to create a soft vinyl figure that could split in half. It has a built-in magnet and a fun gimmick that allows it to split and join freely.
The motif is the brain and the pollution monster, one of the most iconic of all monster soft vinyl figures. The brain motif may be an allusion to the idea of splitting the figure into left and right halves, but it may not be too far off the mark when one considers that both pollution and monsters are created by the human brain.
The pair stands approximately 22 cm tall and consists of four parts, molded in crimson.
Medicom Toy's Vinyl Artist Gacha (VAG), a gacha-gacha format that costs 500 yen a pop, features painter and soft vinyl artist Mai Nagamoto's Norakoinu in the 40th installment of the lineup.
We asked him about the 40th VAG, which will go on sale in September 2024! About “Norakoinu” by Mai Nagamoto interview | sofvi.tokyoThe character is Norainu's puppyhood, with a heavy and sad background: a dog that escaped one day before it was to be killed. She has a soft and innocent image of the time when she was cherished (by her parents or her selfish owner), not yet knowing the future misfortune that would befall her.
Approximately 5.5 cm in height, 2 parts. Five color lineup.
I first learned about it at the 6th Sofcon, and at first the bottomless bright and catchy modeling caught my attention, and upon closer inspection, the soft vinyl molding was challenging enough for me to purchase it.
It is a three-eyed parasite (I am not sure if it is published in Taiwan, but ......) like alien character, with eerie protruding eyes, a round and simple shape, a bottomless bright smile, and a very iconic and catchy molding! Robin's other works include this three-dimensional sculpture. The three-eyed motif appears frequently in Robin's other works, making it one of the artist's most representative pieces.
Approximately 10 cm in height, 2 parts, molded in orange.
We have assembled a kit of “Nupeppo,” the first soft vinyl work by Risa Kaikai, a kaiju modeling artist.
After working for an advertising company, a special modeling studio, and a figure production company, Risa Kai-Ki started her career as an independent sculptor, mainly producing garage kits. The know-how he gained in the process of molding soft vinyl is unique in the indie soft vinyl industry, which has a unique underground culture. Perhaps it comes from his background working for an advertising company? He also offers soft vinyl production classes and takes orders for soft vinyl molding.
Reference - Kaiki Lisa's Atelier - Introduction of her works and daily record
Nupeppo, or Nupefuhofu, is a yokai from the Edo period (1603-1868), depicted in yokai emaki (picture scrolls of yokai) as a one-headed lump of flesh, with indistinguishable wrinkles on its face and body. Since the picture scrolls contain only a name and a picture, with little in the way of explanatory text, it is thought to be a type of nophehofu based on its characteristics. There seem to be various theories as to its true identity, including an old toad, a fox raccoon, and a dead man.
Reference - Nupeufohu - Wikipedia
Approximately 8.5 cm tall, 4-part construction, white molding.
This is a four-eyed cat by Lara Omocha, which I got on my trip to Osaka last week. I have been following him on SNS for a long time and was finally able to acquire his work.
It was his first solo exhibition in Osaka, and he wanted to create the atmosphere of an old monster in a classic outfit of red molding and metallic blue, inspired by his impressions of the area.
The four-eyed cat is approximately 5 cm tall and consists of two parts, molded in red.
The tooth monster is approximately 1.5 cm tall and consists of one part, molded in red.
This is the fourth Gakinko from the Chibira-kun and Monster Town series, produced by Mandarade Fukuoka Store and sold at the 5th Creative Sofubi Kessokukai.
The prototype was made by Cojica Toys again.
As I was not able to attend the event, I won the online lottery.
The father Golpa made a surprise appearance last time, and now Gakinko, the best friend of the main character Chibira-kun, makes his appearance. He is Golpa's son and playmate of Chibira and Pochipochi. He is mature in thought for his age. He calls his father “Father,” but he is secretly dismayed and does not respect him. On the other hand, he seems to love his father as his immediate family. He seems to have feelings of admiration for the Chibira-kun family.
The figure is approximately 22 cm in height, consists of 10 parts, and is molded in light blue.
This is the second term of the copyrighted soft vinyl “Meteor Man Zone (of Zone Fighter)” by Ismonster (Chimidoro Toys, BloodGutsToys), which was displayed and sold by lottery at the special display space on the 8th floor of Daimaru Umeda Store from 4/29-5/14 this year.
Well, I never thought I would win! On a serious note, I broke my highest soft vinyl purchase price, but I have no regrets in my life! Thank you very much!
Meteor Man Zone was a tokusatsu hero drama produced by Toho Pictures in 1973, with a total of 26 episodes broadcast.
See also - What is Ryusei Ningen Zorn (流星人間ゾーン) [Pixiv Encyclopedia].
A family of refugees, the Meteorites, were forced to leave their planet of peace, Peaceland, due to an invasion by the space demons, the Garogavaran aliens, and drifted to Earth to begin living under the name of the Sakimori family. However, the demonic hand of the Garogavaran aliens extended its reach to the Earth, sending in one horrifying beast after another. The family of the defenders stand up to the Garogabaran aliens in order to protect their second home! With the call of “Zone Fight Power! and transform into heroes! Godzilla, King Ghidorah, and Geigun, the three main characters of the Toho special effects series, make guest appearances in the film.
The figure stands approximately 33 cm tall, consists of 6 parts, and is molded in clear (slightly white) with lame.