Top Ten Toys 2016
As the year is drawing to a close we thought we would share our thoughts on the top toys of 2016. This list is put together from what we think were the hottest and most interesting products to hit the scene in 2016 and we tried to stick with items that were new releases over the year.
10. Planet X Asia Twin Clops
Keeping the trend of two heads are better than one along with a huge dash of nostalgia plus a strong initial release of amazing paint jobs brought to us by Vintage & Vinyl Club we thought this was an amazing debut figure. Honourable mention to the Ettin and Mecha Goliathon releases as well, confirming Plant X Asia as one to watch in 2017.
9. Nag Nag Nag 400% Be@rbrick
As big Be@rbrick fans we had to slip one on the list despite it not being a new figure, but the Nag Nag Nag release showed us more of the hydrographics Medicom has been using lately, with some extra eyes and the box art is mind blowing as well.
8. Mechatro We-Go
This fun child transporting robot is available in different scales and formats and has also become a great base for customization. Through special additions and the amazing detail of the figure we think this is a special platform and we dare you not to fall in love with the 1/12th scale version in aqua.
7. James Groman x Instinct Toy King Korpse
A large scale figure with complex detail and parts that looks menacing in painted form and equally as impressive in the unpainted mixed part version and we cannot wait to see where they take this rotting giant next.
6. Paul Kaiju Chimera
Paul always impresses with his sculpting and detail, not to mention his paint and we love this two headed, four legged, six titted beast with the snake tail and really hope we can get our hands on a few for the future too!
5. PLT x Unbox Industries Blood Majin
This gnarly figure might turn some off, but the sculpt, the ability to pull off a wig and the versatility we are witnessing with different heads (Ultra Bastard and Atomic Alien) has us getting warm and fuzzy about this soft vinyl bad boy.
4. Awesome Toy Bigfoot
As soon as we opened the box of our ToyCon UK 2016 exclusive unpainted red Bigfoots we were hooked. The detailed fur and impressive scale of this figure have us craving more and we are fans of the painted and unpainted versions of this elusive creature.
3. Choke Hazrd Noxious
A British designed, Japanese produced monster with one eye and a big tongue that is both grotesque and cute at the same time, what more could you ask for in your sofubi. Plus we have been delighted to work with Luke on an exclusive version of this figure releasing in early 2017.
2. Shoko Nakazawa x T9G Rangeron
A somewhat sequel or perhaps a prequel to the wildly popular Byron (our top toy of 2015) with more horns, spikes and a little more detail but no reduction in charm. Our only hiccup with this guy is we wish we could get our hands on more of them!
1. Mame Moyashi Maguro Senpai
Since this self-mutilating fish popped up on our radar this year, we don't think there has been anything hotter and with a few versions having now been released we love this guy even more. With the perfect blend of humor and realism we look forward to seeing more variants and customs, plus the other members of the Mame Moyashi group still to come.
