Outer Space Men Sofubi Pink Original Orbitron Action Figure

I like it. The Sofubi Pink Original Orbitron is a design I like, in a color I like, and Gary Schaeffer and Mel Birnkrant gave me a tour of the figure's ins and outs when I visited them in February of this year.
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Review: Outer Space Men Sofubi Glow in the Dark Orbitron Action Figure

After over a hundred small figures at increasing prices, I dragged my feet on Sofubi Glow in the Dark Orbitron - obviously I want a glow guy, but I held off until it was in stock. I was given the opportunity to preview it during Toy Fair (thanks Gary and Mel!) and what we have here is pretty close to what I saw there - but it's a little shinier, and the joints are a little looser. It's not as solid as the Colossus Rex [FOTD #2,131] and it's also a bit taller than the "giant," with looser joints. I'm not loving that. The accessories are gorgeous, with a much more three-dimensional star accessory. When I got him, I set him up on a shelf - and he was missing when I came home. The leg joints are loose enough that gravity pulled him down and he was hanging from a shelf by his star, for dear life, for at least a little while. He's got a strong grip. Orbitron's claws may be the most perfect hands to grip any action figure accessory in quite some time.
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Toy Fair 2019 - Technically - The Outer Space Men!

While there was no actual presence of The Outer Space Men at Toy Fair 2019, I did visit Gary Schaeffer and Mel Birnkrant to chat and take pictures of the new Sofubi Orbitron test shots.  (I did mention the Diversus edition mouth paint application is missing, so don't @me.)  

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Review: 12-Inch Outer Space Men Sofubi Glow in the Dark Colossus Rex Action Figure

This 12-inch Sofubi Glow in the Dark Colossus Rex was delayed a long time. Customs can take a while... and I have to say when the box finally showed up in October I was almost rolling my eyes, thinking "this can't possibly be worth the price and the wait." Well, it was, and it was. It's gorgeous. It's a glowing beacon. It's incredible and I'm glad they're planning on doing at least a few more of these.
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Another Outer Space Men Drop - Red 12-Inch Sofubi Colossus Rex

If you've been keeping tabs on these, we've had glow, painted green, painted silver, black, and now blank red 12-inch Colossus Rex figures.  They're $120 each and pre-orderable now.  Are there more?   Probably!

Surprise Outer Space Men Drop - Glow 12-Inch Sofubi Colossus Rex

Order yours now!  The COLOSSUS REX 12″ GLOW IN THE DARK VINYL FIGURE is $120, and a few are left.  (Yes I ordered one don't judge me.) The black version is also still available.

Surprise Outer Space Men Drop - Blank 12-Inch Sofubi Colossus Rex

Apparently, it doesn't stop - as of this post TheOuterSpaceMen.com Shop has unpainted 12-inch Colossus Rex figures up for grabs!  (I'd collect them all, but at $120 a pop I'll probably stop at two flavors.)   Click here to see what's available.

Another Colossus Rex Reveal

Another Colossus Rex vinyl on Instagram! The black and silver figure has no specified name yet, but man it's gorgeous. Check it out below.

One of the new 12” Colossus Rex that will debut at #fivepointsfest on June 2nd and 3rd. Booth #924 What an amazing show this will be!!! #outerspacemen #melbirnkrant #actionfigures #spacetoys #sciencefiction #cooltoys #customtoys #futureouterspacemen #alpha7 #astrodite #astronautilus #colossusrex #commandercomet #cyclops #electron #gammax #gemini #horroscope #inferno #jackasteroid #metamorpho #mystron #ohpromatem #orbitron #terrafirma #xodiac #starwars #sofubi

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Glow in the Dark Colossus Rex Sofubi Coming!

What could be more suited to my tastes than a big space alien?  One that glows in the dark!  The Outer Space Men Instagram showed off an unpainted glowing figure - and it's pretty great.  I must have one.  Must you?  Pre-orders, presumably, soon.

ITS IS OFFICIAL!!! Booth #924 at #fivepointsfest is where you will see the #gitd #glowinthedark 12” Colossus Rex. #outerspacemen #melbirnkrant #actionfigures #spacetoys #sciencefiction #cooltoys #customtoys #alpha7 #astrodite #astronautilus #colossusrex #commandercomet #cyclops #electron #gammax #gemini #horroscope #inferno #jackasteroid #metamorpho #mystron #ohpromatem #orbitron #terrafirma #xodiac #sofubi

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The Next Outer Space Men Sofubi - The Man from Uranus!

On Instagram, we have confirmation that the second 12-inch vinyl figure for The Outer Space Men is Orbitron!  There's no release date yet and I believe the preview photo is just a black and white shot of an existing figure, but that's still news!

Sofubi Colossus Rex Absentee Pre-Orders Live Now

Six pre-orders remain for The Outer Space Men 12-inch Colossus Rex Sofubi figure.   It's big - this comparison photo does a good job showing just how big.  The rest will be sold at Five Points Festival later this month.

The sample just got here!!! What do you think? #outerspacemen #melbirnkrant #actionfigures #spacetoys #sciencefiction #cooltoys #customtoys #futureouterspacemen #alpha7 #astrodite #astronautilus #colossusrex #commandercomet #cyclops #electron #gammax #gemini #horroscope #inferno #jackasteroid #metamorpho #mystron #ohpromatem #orbitron #terrafirma #xodiac #glyos #prototype #sofubi #starwars

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The Outer Space Men - Now 12-Inch Sofubi Figure!

Coming soon to Five Points Fest, this 12-inch Colossus Rex looks pretty gosh-darned stunning. (And yes I want one.)  Take a gander!  More info as we have it.  It should be on sale June 2-3 at the convention in Brooklyn Expo Center.

The Colossus Rex 12” vinyl is magnificent. This is the 1968 blue variant color which as many of you know are super rare as these were a mistake that the factory accidentally made. A hundred or so in blue (the original is green) made it out and into America 50 years ago and today is one of the more sought out OSM variation. In 5 weeks at the #fivepointsfest this first of many new OSM in this format will make his appearance for the first time. There are 5 total colorways including tons of blanks for the artists to go berserk on. This is the most important new OSM in 50 years and the 50th anniversary celebration continues. I want to thank @cluttermagazine for their tireless and incredible perseverance in creating this work of art. Josh and Miranda have proven themselves as consummate artists, technicians and the best partners I’ve ever had. This collaboration will continue forever as together we will create an army of vinyl OSM. #outerspacemen #melbirnkrant #actionfigures #spacetoys #sciencefiction #cooltoys #customtoys #futureouterspacemen #alpha7 #astrodite #astronautilus #colossusrex #commandercomet #cyclops #electron #gammax #gemini #horroscope #inferno #jackasteroid #metamorpho #mystron #ohpromatem #orbitron #terrafirma #xodiac #prototype #starwars #sofubi

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