Dennis' Top Ten Toys (TTT) 2025

Welcome to Dennis' Top Ten Toys (TTT) 2025

1. Onell Design x Realhead Stryker Lock Mowhawk Shadow

Stryker Lock Crossborg Shadow - RealxHead x Onell Design

Wanted the pair for years and finally found them!

2. Reissued Marusan 1966 Ultraman Sofubi

Love the nostalgia and extra meaningful getting at Super Toy Festival from Mr Kaminaga.

Goccodo x RealHead Microman Version

Punk Drunkers and RealxHead Aitsu

3. Sharing the same spot are both Real Goccodo and Real Punk 

Love both the collaboration among the finest toy artists.

4. Quiccs Bancho RX-63 stand and squatting version

One of the best designs of Quiccs and of course the ideal Gundam colorway.

Punk Drunkers x BJJ (Beck Jae Jung)  Aitsu BJJ Rider

5. The OG Aitsu complete my PDS collection full circle.

Anything Aitsu in the collaboration Aitsu share the same spot!

6. Patlabor Alphonse Unit-01 Ingram Sofubi

Patlabor Alphonse Unit-01 Ingram is one of my favorite mecha and definitely thrill to get the painted sofubi of this machine.

7. OG Pink TEQMON by Quiccs x FigLab

The first Quiccs 6” sofubi that’s made in Japan… I once missed the surprise drop during Super Toy Fest 2024 and gladly got hold of it during POP Toy Show. That lost and found feeling is memorable.

8. Neon Punk Drunkers Aitsu Go!

Easily one of the strongest and most impressive PDS robot releases to date.

9. Neo One Cannicar Gundam RX-78-2 Colorway

This fusion of mecha aesthetics and sneaker culture creates a unique hybrid of design language.

10. Blue Comet SPT Layzner Mark II by Big One Craft

Mecha toy in the form of sofubi with a hefty size standing approximately 10”… Layzner as depicted in Kunio Okawara’s design has a strong Gundam resemblance

Thoughts for 2025 — No Toy, No Life. As I continue my Top Ten Toys (TTT) tradition this year, it’s clear that 2025 has been full-throttle on sofubi. Once again, picking only ten pieces proved almost impossible. And as always, TTT brings its fair share of “controversies” like having two or more toys sharing the same spot—whether by the same artist or within the same category. All of us face our own challenges and battles in life, so let’s try not to judge and instead be kind whenever we can. This year, I’ve also accepted that sometimes I disappoint others, and that’s okay—because in the bigger picture, it holds little weight. Life is more than work; we must treasure ourselves and the people we love. I’m only human. I may unintentionally hurt others, and I’ve learned that I cannot please everyone. To be human is to feel the full spectrum of emotions—positive or negative. So I choose to forgive others, forgive myself and focus on finding happiness. I’m deeply grateful to my wife, parents, and friends for being there through both the good and the difficult moments. This year also brought memorable hobby adventures like visiting Bangkok, visiting Shanghai and Osaka Expo to see the 1:1 scale Gundam and reconnect with my Japanese friend, traveling to Malaysia for Super Toy Festival, exploring the Johor Bahru Collector’s Flea Market, thrifting at Jalan Jalan Japan (KL & JB), boothing at Retro Revival III at SAFRA Mount Faber, and attending POP Toy Show and Singapore Comic Con. Thank you to everyone who supported me and showed interest in what I do. Happy holidays, and may the coming year be even better. May the Force be with you as always.

Air Jordan Sneaker Team

They make a killer Air Jordan–inspired cyberpunk street-style duo, blending toy culture with sneakerhead attitude. Cillic: Test Subject 56 “Bonehead” & Sneaker Drive 001 “MATADOR” feel like they’ve stepped straight out of an urban lab-meets-playground narrative. Bonehead rocks a varsity-jacket look with a bold “56” helmet—part test pilot, part street rebel—while MATADOR brings the muscle: a chunky mech build with exaggerated proportions, visor eyes, and unmistakable AJ color blocking down to the high-top sneakers. Together, they channel basketball heritage, street fashion, and designer vinyl aesthetics into a cohesive team—playful yet tough, retro-futuristic yet deeply rooted in sneaker culture. A perfect homage that hits both urban art toy collectors and Air Jordan fans alike.

JPX × Realxhead Sumo series Bakenofuji

Let daddy show you the way to Yokozuna 💚🧡 This JPX × Realhead Sumo series Bakenofuji perfectly fuses classic Japanese sumo motifs with Realhead’s unmistakable kaiju-punk aesthetic. The figures channel a playful yet intimidating presence—chunky, squat bodies with exaggerated proportions that feel both comical and powerful, very much in line with Realhead’s signature style. The standout feature is the visor-style helmet, a recurring Realhead design element that gives the figures a futuristic, almost tokusatsu-meets-cyber vibe. The metallic paint on the visor contrasts sharply with the glossy vinyl bodies, adding depth and a sense of armored authority—like sumo warriors from a dystopian arena.

Human Made Sofubi Duckies

A special Christmas present 🎁 from wifee🎄 Human Made ❣️Season 27 lookbook, complete with the collectible blue rubber duck. This piece is part of “Gears for Futuristic Teenagers”, Season 27 by NIGO®’s Human Made. Love how the playful duck perfectly reflects the brand’s whimsical DNA. Looks right at home displayed alongside my other duckies 🦆💙💚🖤...

Marmit Danguard Ace Sofubi

Just said goodbye 👋🏻 to my Marmit Danguard Ace Sofubi due to display streamline - Part of the Marmit Super Robot Retsuden line, this impressive sofubi stands approximately 17 inches (44 cm) tall. It represents Danguard Ace, from the classic 1970s super robot anime Planet Robot Danguard Ace. Created by legendary manga artist Leiji Matsumoto, the series ran for 56 episodes and follows pilot Danguard Ace in humanity’s battle against the Doppler Army, spanning Earth-to-space combat with all the bold, heroic themes that defined the golden era of super robot anime. With its commanding proportions, vibrant retro color scheme, and unmistakable 70s design language, this Marmit release perfectly captures the iconic presence and nostalgic charm of Danguard Ace.

Sushi Monster Sushi L.A. 1/1 Scale Tamago

Sushi Monster SUSHI-L.A. – Tamago (1/1 Scale). Designed by Japanese illustrator Nakao Teppei. At first glance, it looks like an ordinary piece of tamago nigiri—but look closer and the illusion breaks. SUSHI-L.A. Tamago is a full 1/1 scale sushi kaiju, sculpted to match the exact size of a real piece of nigirizushi. The textured egg topping, glossy nori band, and pearly rice grains are rendered with uncanny realism, blurring the line between food replica and designer toy. In the SUSHI-L.A. lore, this creature mutates from an innocent sushi after a chemical reaction with an experimental super-spicy wasabi sauce, gaining sentience and tiny monster limbs. The result is both cute and unsettling—a bite-sized kaiju caught mid-transformation. Playful, bizarre, and unmistakably Japanese in spirit, this piece perfectly captures Nakao Teppei’s signature humor and imagination. A standout collectible that feels right at home whether displayed among designer sofubi or staged cheekily alongside real sushi.

RealxHead Punk Drunkers Goccodo Finger Puppets

RealxHead (RxH) Maneki-neko Sofubi Hand Puppets. A playful twist on the traditional Japanese maneki-neko (beckoning cat) lucky charm, these soft vinyl hand puppets are part of RealxHead’s collaborations with artists and brands such as Punk Drunkers (PDS) and Goccodo. Each figure blends RxH’s signature bold sculpting with unmistakable collaborator aesthetics—ranging from mischievous expressions to surreal, punk-infused details—while retaining the iconic raised paw and gold coin symbolism of prosperity and good fortune. Produced in classic sofubi (soft vinyl), these pieces sit perfectly at the intersection of folk tradition, underground art toys and Japanese street culture.

Bounce Baby Cosmic Bongzilla

You are entering the restricted zone of the Bounce Monster Universe 🦖— proceed with caution ⚠️. This creature appears to be a special variant reminiscent of a cosmic Bongzilla, with possible nods to kaiju like Space Godzilla and the aesthetic flair of EVA Unit-01.The figure features a richly textured, segmented body in soft lavender tones, contrasted by sharp white spikes that wrap around its form. Vibrant orange and pink accents add energy to the design—especially the fiery crest and the subtle blush-like gradients on its spikes. Despite its fearsome appearance, the creature currently seems to be in hibernation, curled inward and motionless. According to recorded sightings, this monster made its first appearance at the Amazing Toy Show 2024.

Nuppeppō Yokai Gashapon Sofubi

Nuppeppō Yokai by @kaiki_lisa — A quirky and abstract sofubi inspired by the eerie Nuppeppō yokai. Its organic, fleshy sculpt gives it a humorous resemblance to human anatomy, especially with this skin-tone colorway. Despite its unorthodox appearance, it’s a fun and charming piece with subtle pink shading and a soft, blobby silhouette. What makes it even more impressive is the value: the figure comes packaged as a tiny sofubi in a bag with a header card, all cleverly squeezed into a gashapon capsule. It also features movable arms for added playability. Standing at approximately 7 cm tall, this release is available in five different color variations. Nuppeppō is a creature from Japanese folklore, typically depicted as a formless blob of fatty flesh with stubby limbs and bulbous fingers and toes. 

It is said to emit a horrific stench, likened to rotting flesh, and is most often encountered in deserted temples, graveyards, or other abandoned places. Despite its grotesque appearance, the Nuppeppō is generally harmless and shows little interest in humans. Folklore suggests that consuming its flesh may grant eternal youth or immense power, though the act comes at a steep cost due to its revolting nature. The origins of the Nuppeppō remain shrouded in mystery, with some scholars theorizing that it may be the result of a failed transformation by an inexperienced shape-shifting yōkai.

Vintage Takara Yoroiden Samurai Troopers (Ronin Warriors) Sofubi

These are vintage Takara Yoroiden Samurai Troopers (Ronin Warriors) mini soft vinyl figures, featuring the full lineup of the five main heroes. Each figure represents one of the iconic armors from the classic late-1980s anime Yoroiden Samurai Troopers (also known internationally as Ronin Warriors): Ryo ❤️– red armor, the team’s fiery leader Seiji 💙– dark blue armor, calm and disciplined Touma 🩵– light blue armor, the team’s strategist Shuu 🧡– brown/gold armor, symbolizing strength Shin 💚– green armor, graceful and composed Every warrior wields a mystical suit of armor tied to natural elements and core virtues, coming together to defend the world against demonic forces. These mini sofubi figures capture the nostalgic charm of the series with their bright colors, classic sculpts, and unmistakable late-80s aesthetic.