Artist Bong Abad Returns: Hellboy Sofubi, Mike Mignola & Sculpting Journey

Bong Abad (Artist, sculptor, Gawakoto brand, Hellboy Sofubi collaborator) returns to the Nerdy Mewzings podcast to discuss his path from Jiu-Jitsu apparel and comic art to creating stunning Sofubi toys, including his major new Hellboy figure for Dark Horse. Bong shares how Mike Mignola’s work (especially Daredevil #208 and Hellboy) profoundly influenced him, his transition from resin to digital sculpting, and the story behind his unique Hellboy prototype — blending Mignola’s essence with Bong’s style. He talks about collaborating with David Mack on a BJJ gi, the challenges of sculpting, and how the Hellboy project evolved from an initial idea to an exclusive limited edition sofubi (vinyl) figure (only 200) launching at San Diego Comic-Con! If you love toy sculpting, Mike Mignola, or Sofubi figures, please share with a friend and Keep it Nerdy! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/gawakoto (process, figures, updates) Visit Bong's Website: https://www.gawakoto.com/ Hellboy Sofubi: Watch for SDCC reveal and Dark Horse details! Become a Nerdy Mewzings Insider member on Patreon for only $5 per month to receive each week's episode 48 hours early, your name shouted out on the pod, and more: https://patreon.com/nerdymewzings Timestamps 0:00 - Intro & Bong Abad Joins Nerdy Mewzings 2:00 - Jiu-Jitsu Apparel Brand Gawakoto & Comic Art Roots 7:00 - Early Sculpting: From Resin to Digital 13:00 - Mike Mignola Influence & Daredevil 208 19:00 - David Mack Collaboration & Gi Designs 25:00 - Hellboy Sofubi Prototype & Evolution 32:00 - Challenges of Sculpting & Digital Tools 38:00 - SDCC Launch Plans & Future Projects 44:00 - Where to Follow Bong & Hellboy Updates 48:00 - Outro & Support Nerdy Mewzings