The Blot hasn’t even seen Medicom’s new DC Comics Retro Sofubi toy line in person yet, but I’m already obsessed with it! I’ve already pre-ordered Wave 1 (Batman and The Joker), and I can’t wait to get my hands on Wave 2, which includes Superman, Bizarro and the most surprising addition of all time, Swamp Thing. Swamp Thing was a huge property for DC back in the ‘90s, and he’s definitely had a resurgence recently, but he’s by no means a household name anymore. So of course The Blot was stunned to see Medicom include him in DC Comics Retro Sofubi Wave 2.
The DC Comics Retro Sofubi toy line features old school looking figures cast in soft Japanese vinyl from molds by Bear Model and paint designs by Frenzy. Superman and Bizarro each stand 9.8” tall and include plastic capes, while Swamp Thing stands 11.8” tall. All 3 figures feature 4 points of articulation, and come bagged with a header card.
The Superman and Bizarro DC Comics Retro Sofubi figures are currently available for pre-order through Entertainment Earth for $79.99 each here. They are expected to ship in September 2014. Now The Blot just needs to find a US retailer that is selling the Swamp Thing figure!