Bandai launched the very first large-scale Kyattou Ninden Teyandee figures in 1990. These soft-vinyl (sofubi) heroes were sold as a 6-pack boxed set and stand roughly 10–12 cm tall. Characters were also sold individually, and came with keshi figures.

They’re chunky, bright, toyetic, and honestly?

They radiate pure, unfiltered, bubble-era charm.

The Lineup (+ their accessories)

• Yattaro (Speedy) — 2 swords, tail.

• Pururun (Polly) — sword, flute & tail.

• Sukashii (Guido) — sword, tail.

• Karamaru (Bad Bird) — sword, wings.

• Ko’on-no-Kami (Seymour “The big Cheese”) — tail + fan.

Loose figures sometimes appear individually on the second-hand market, but most have damaged paint, and/or missing accessories.

Complete boxed sets are rare and VERY expensive. Most collectors only ever see photos.

💡 What Does “Sofubi” Actually Mean? (Quick Collector Guide)

If you’ve ever wondered whether sofubi is a brand, a product line, or something else entirely… here’s the answer:

🟣 Sofubi is NOT a brand.

It’s a type of figure, made using Japan’s traditional soft-vinyl molding process.

What “sofubi” stands for:

ソフトビニール (soft vinyl) → shortened to ソフビ (sofubi)

These figures are:

• Hollow and lightweight

• Slightly soft or flexible

• Made from soft PVC

• Often hand-painted or simply airbrushed

• Produced using classic Japanese vinyl injection molds

Examples of sofubi toys:

• Vintage kaiju (Godzilla, Ultraman monsters)

• Many early Bandai figures

• Designer vinyl toys from modern artists

• The 1990 Kyatto Ninden Teyandee (Samurai Pizza Cats) figures! ← Yes, these count!

Why people get confused:

Modern companies advertise “SOFUBI SERIES” or “SOFUBI COLLECTION,” which sounds like a brand or product line.

But the word just describes how the toy is made — not who made it.

TL;DR for collectors:

Sofubi = the soft-vinyl manufacturing method, not a company.

If it’s hollow, soft vinyl, and made in the traditional way, it qualifies — including the 1990 Pizza Cats figures.