Street Fighter Sofubi by PansonWorks - Preorder

Japanese manufacturer Kotobukiya and PansonWorks are collaborating on a set of super-deformed Street Fighter sofubi (soft vinyl) toys that are pliable and impish. The likenesses of each character are easily discernible although Chun-Li looks like a monkey. The four figures in the first Street Fighter Sofubi series are:

» Ryu - Wears a red headband above his protuding ears
» Chun-Li - Her Quipao dress and braid covers make the munchkin woman
» Guile - The USAF lieutenant's haircut and green tank top are trademarks
» Sagat - A lively and sprightly fighter with an eyepatch and wrapped fists

Each figure measures between 10-14cm (3.93-5.51") in height and Pansonworks is selling each toy individually at JPY3000 or US$30.90 each from NCS. We're assuming much of that lofty cost comes from the Street Fighter licensing fee. Preorders are welcome to ship in late June 2008.