- Numskull has launched three official Metal Gear Solid grooming gift sets: body lotion set, shampoo & shower gel due, and a soap-one-a-rope
- New First Edition TUBBZ ducks for Naked Snake and The Boss are live from 3 November.
- Packaging uses classic MGS styling; TUBBZ First Edition comes with a branded tub, printed base and sticker.
Metal Gear Solid fans just got two types of treats: stuff you use and stuff you show off. Numskull has added three officially licensed grooming gift sets to its MGS line—plus First Edition TUBBZ ducks for Naked Snake and The Boss from Snake Eater. Prices start from £7.99 for the soap and £19.99 for the ducks. Here’s what’s in the box, who it’s for, and what UAE buyers should know.
Official MGS gift sets: what’s in each box
The new toiletries are themed around the series and split into three simple bundles. All come in bold MGS packaging that you’ll actually want to keep.
- Body Lotion Gift Set (£19.99 / €24.99 / $24.99)
- Shampoo & Shower Gel Gift Set (£24.99 / €29.99 / $29.99)
- Soap on a Rope (dog tag + chain) (£7.99 / €9.99 / $9.99)
Numskull isn’t just slapping a logo on bottles. Scents are paired across items so you don’t smell like five different loadouts at once. Expect a bright mandarin-ginger hit, cooling notes like wintergreen/thyme, and fresher tones such as juniper, lime and spearmint. The soap comes dog-tag shaped with a chain—because of course it does.
Body lotion set: four items, matched scents
This set mixes daily use with a bit of fan service. You get two body lotions, a face cream and a hand cream.
- Two body lotions:
- Mandarin + ginger (lively)
- Wintergreen + oregano + thyme (cooler)
- Face cream: Juniper + lime + spearmint
- Hand cream: Sandalwood + rose
The idea is simple: pair the face cream with the shower gel for one cohesive vibe, and match the hand cream with the shampoo’s warmer notes. It’s a neat touch if you care about layering scents, not just chucking on whatever’s closest.
Shampoo & shower gel duo: daily drivers
This two-bottle set covers your quick, pre-mission wash.
- Shampoo: Sandalwood + rose
- Shower gel: Juniper + lime + spearmint
- Packaging: Custom MGS styling
It’s the practical pick for fans who want something themed but still sensible for everyday use. And yes, the bottles look like they belong next to your controller.
Soap on a rope: tactical, silly, useful
It’s soap. On a rope. With MGS dog-tag styling. And that’s kind of perfect.
- Shape: Dog tag with chain
- Vibe: Fresh, grounded scent profile
- Use case: Hang it up—no more “slippery escapes”
If you need a quick, affordable gift for a series fan, this is the one to throw in the cart.
First Edition TUBBZ: Naked Snake and The Boss
Two icons from Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater join the TUBBZ “cosplaying ducks” line as First Edition figures.
- Characters: Naked Snake, The Boss
- Price: £19.99 / €24.99 / $24.99 each
- What makes them First Edition: Branded tub, printed base, First Edition sticker
- Size: ~9cm (3.54") outside the tub
- Material: Premium PVC
Naked Snake lands with jungle camo, bandana and gear; The Boss arrives in her white sneaking suit, scar and all. They’re detailed enough to please collectors but still ridiculous enough to make your desk less bleak.
UAE buying notes and timing
Getting these in the UAE is straightforward, but factor in shipping and VAT when ordering from UK/EU stores.
- Availability: Live from 3 November for the TUBBZ; the gift sets are listed now.
- Expected UAE landed pricing: Sets roughly AED 90–115 before shipping; TUBBZ roughly AED 95+.
- Where to buy: Numskull.com and TUBBZ.com list global shipping; some regional retailers may carry stock later.
If you’re already replaying the remake, you might also like our quick hits on the MGS Delta news cycle: check the multiplayer launch details, why it skipped multiplayer at release, and the hidden Guy Savage mini-game cameo in the remake.
Are these gift sets officially licensed?
Yes. All three grooming sets and both TUBBZ ducks are officially licensed MGS products designed by Numskull Designs.
What’s special about “First Edition” TUBBZ?
First Edition releases ship with extra collectability markers: a branded tub, a printed base and a First Edition sticker. Later re-runs may not include all of these.
Do the scents clash if I use multiple products?
They’re designed to layer. The face cream pairs with the shower gel’s fresh scent, while the hand cream complements the shampoo’s warmer notes.
