I bought this piece about 3 years ago in a flea market, here in Montréal. Which would make it my first sofubi, if it is indeed one.
There is no manufacturer's mark, not even a "Made in xxxxx". It is about 6" tall.

Anyone knows of it's origin?

I can't shine any lights on who made it, but its so nice, a lump of pure nostalgia. Great find!

Firstly, welcome to the forum Fraganaut! There are a few of us Montrealers on here already, so it is always great to see the community growing. Unfortunately I have nothing to add on the Gizmo, but it is a really sweet figure. I have seen many Gremlins guys through the years, both licensed and otherwise, and this is definietly one of the best I have ever seen. I confess to being very jealous. The sculpting of the hair is perfect, and I love the hands and feet. It is one of the few versions that captures the 'animal' nature of mogwai, and doesn't make them all cutesy. Beautiful find.

Thank you~
I collect many things but rare Gremlins items are especially high on my want list and this Gizmo is amongst my prized possessions.
He goes really well with the Jun Planning's Black Stripe:

never seen that gizmo before. but now i really want one.

nice toy
but...I am not done for the vintage ... I can not resist... I repainted the eye

^^ i loved Gremlins when i was a teenager and i still do -
its one of my favorite christmas movies (along with Die Hard )

That is a great Gizmo - the only thing i could find out about it was this photo
posted on flickr:


Gizmo by very lame, on Flickr

Its a great version . . . i wonder if its a bootleg of some kind? - it seems really rare !!

Best Gizmo toy I've ever seen.

Wow amazing! Looks like a bootleg! love it!

Yeah I was thinking bootleg too. Very interesting and I really like it as well. Cool score.