Sunday, December 30, 2007

Toy OTD: Presspop Gallery Sof' Boy Vinyl Figures - 4" and 8" Versions (2002, 1999)

Presspop isn't that prolific with its vinyl toys, but they make up for it in quality - each release is worth the wait. It's certainly true of their great Sof' Boy figures, dead on-model with Archer Prewitt's design! The sculpt does most of the heavy lifting, as there isn't much paint work needed. The biggest minus is the typical one - balance. These guys are tough to stand up, and the hip articulation doesn't help matters. Be sure to get some museum putty to display these toys!

As far as I know, this character is available in three sizes - four inches, eight inches, and a giant twenty-four-inch version! The big one is sold out (the 200-piece run originally cost $130 each, so expect to pay more if you find it), and I can't find the eight-inch version for sale anywhere (keep an eye on eBay), but you can buy the four-inch figure at forbiddenplanet.co.uk for £12.99 + shipping. Personally, I like the sculpt and pose of the mini-figure the best anyhow!

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Blogger the clutterer said...

They have a few left of the giant version - I know, because I just bought one! Though they are 'officially' sold out, I think they had a small reserve left that they're now willing to part with. Email them and ask.

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