All right guys, here it is. I think Luke's dedication to the world of sofubi is pretty clear by now. Though he may be a relative newcomer on the scene, his work ethic, creativity, and massive production warrant the cataloging of his efforts in a database. I will add some additional pics when I have a bit more time. For the most part, I think there are in order of release. Be warned: this is a pic heavy thread!! PS - with all the mixed parts and part swapping, I am trying to keep these to the 'original' release stock, but I almost think with the interchangeability, they might be unclassifiable I am also only covering official releases, not the load of shots from Luke's twitter of his experimental creativity - Wonderfest Release Ojisan & Karakuri (pics courtesy of toothaction) - mixed parts monsters These guys really brought Luke's work to the forefront, care of a sneak peak and subsequent release at SDCC '11. Here is a basic breakdown as near as I can tell: Six heads: vampire, werewolf, invisible man, frankenstein's monster, mummy, golem Corresponding arms: hammered, hairy, muscled, human/shirted(?) Bodies: midsized body/bumpy-legged, squared 'face' body with Michelin-man legs, small rounded body/thin legs, chunky body thick legs Each part is available in one of five colours: light green, dark green, blue, white, brown - US release Ojisan & Karakuri PK Monstergool collab Luck bag unpainted version Painted "eyes" monsters unpainted versions Pink nuggets Blue head/GID body painteds Ensorcelled Man, painted US release Ensorcelled Man, unpainted US release Nerds unpainted versions Ensorcelled Man, painted SF version Ensorcelled Man, unpainted SF version Mixed parts monsters, unpainted SF version Ilanena collab Ojisan Mixed parts monsters, painted US version (of SF guys) unSufes Ojisan and Karakuri Sherbert monsters Kewpie tribute (image courtesy of RussBlue11) Monster-head rattle (lower right) [NYCC 2011] Frosty - Ojisan body, monster head, Shikaruna arms (image courtesy of TiredChildren) Cotton Candy mixed/unpainted releases - Ojisan/Karakuri and monsters image courtesy of Mr Grzlli Atom) Not sure what to call these, Grody mashed-up glory? Limited releases available at NYCC, some sample pics Monster Kara (Kaiju Korner release) - thanks to Andy for the sweet collab and pics! painted unpainted Squeaky wheel release Clear body 'Veined' image courtesy of Chimply Kaiju Frosty Ojisan Image from Andy at KK Frosty Karakuri Image from Andy at KK Chase(?) versiof of Karakuri from Frosty release Image from Andy at KK EM/monster body mixed Glitter & Green Goodness Painted Nugs Superfestival 58 release monster Karoshi @ TAG "Yellow beachglass" Karoshi @ TAG "Blue beachglass" Karoshi @ TAG "Tentacled Oji" Karoshi @ TAG "Supergloss" Image thanks to Paul Kaiju One-offs/Customs (?) - cream body Ojisan A great mixed duo, are courtesy of Andy mixed bag of Grody goodness (I really love that brown Franken monster in back ) custom from Red Hot Robot show The much discussed Roger Rabbit tribute Courtesy of Psilo
I'm pretty sure the Garamon grody customs isn't by Luke so maybe it shouldn't be included or in another category like "Customs by other artists" Also, isn't there an unpainted US release Ensorcelled Man?
Also, the pair listed as US release Ojisan and Karakuri are the first GS release. So, maybe GS Debut Ojisan and Karakuri.
Added thanks, any other slips just let me know. I know full well you can't please everyone but I will do my best. @ melek_taus, didn't the WF versions come first though, in Japan?
Oh and maybe include the "secret" unpainted versions if you want a completely complete database: Unpainted Monster gool: from g_money (photo from Jace76 - from Red Hot Robot) (photos from melek_taus) I'm sure theres more...
I could be wrong, but I am pretty sure WF was after. I remember cuz I missed the first release, but scored the WF versions after.. There is also this group of one-offs: That's the blue eyed guy you have a pic of on the right.
THRILLED to have the top-most pics in this holy endeavor! But yeah, I think releases went US orangies, WF purples, then Monsters, etc...
Sounds nice n' dirty Great job ultraK, nice to see all these brilliant little beasts at once. Hats off to Luke Rook for a truly spectacular explosion of creativity and fun...now if i could only get my shit together and get my hands on a few ...
Yeah, I think there are "variants" of a lot of the runs. For instance the 1st unpainted Monster set, there were 2 painted proto secrets. The Monster Gool had 4 unpainted's. It seems like most runs have a secret run within.
Made an short update with the monster guy breakdowns, but could somebody tell me what the variations are on arms? I haven't been lucky enough to hold a lot of these guys in person, but when they were first released, I had thought there was almost matching arms to go with the characters, e.g. a hairy wolfman arm, a dracula, golem/rock arm, and a franken, but now I am not so sure if there are other versions of the 'human' type arms, with or without shirts, as I need a close-up look. Is there only three variations?
It was a custom at Red Hot Robot's recent Toxic & Tasty show. Owned now by a happy stranger, I'd guess.
Was lucky to see it in person. I really liked it! but it was 80 bucks and I didnt collect grody figs at the time
Lifted from October Toys by Winu, lifted from Winu by me. I resized it and plopped it here by way of an answer. edit: re-hosted in October of 2014.
I bought the guy on the far left, green body, black/purple arms on eBay and did not realize it was a one-off. It wasn't listed as a custom either, just a WF grody shogun. Is it definitely a 1/1?
I believe you got yourself a one off then. Nice! If I could find that yellow guy with the blue eyes, my head just might explode.
