noun
sofvi; soft vinyl figure; soft vinyl toy
Abbreviation of ソフトビニール. Refers to collectible figures, typically of monsters, heroes, or mascots, made from soft vinyl. Common in otaku and toy-collecting contexts.
See also: ソフトビニール
このソフビは限定生産で、すぐに売り切れた。
This sofvi figure was a limited production and sold out immediately.
彼は怪獣のソフビを集めている
He collects soft vinyl monster figures.