Terrible Whore is kicking 2016 off with a bang this weekend with a special mixed-part “Fucking Four Fingers” release! Standing at an impressive 10″ tall and featuring 4 points of articulation, the twisted homage to Kinnikuman’s Snegator Claw has been produced in a huge selection of different colored soft vinyl this time around, with no mixed partContinue reading “The “Mixed Part” F**king Four Fingers sofubi from Terrible Whore…”
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D-Lux x Snatch Punch “Tit Tot” sofubi micro-run…
Tattoo artist-come-toy designer Joe Truck of Snatch Punch is proud to reveal that the first ever painted run of “Tit Tot” sofubi will be up for grabs this weekend courtesy of D-Lux! Designed by Joe Truck and sculpted by Grizlli Atom, the disturbingly ample-chested infant stands at around 7″ tall and features 5 points of articulation.Continue reading “D-Lux x Snatch Punch “Tit Tot” sofubi micro-run…”
The “MONSTROSITIES” group show at mph…
myplasticheart‘s MONSTROSITIES group show is back for another instalment this weekend and promises to be just as mindblowing as the last! Currated by none other than Guumon, this year’s lineup has almost doubled from before, with a total of 12 amazing US and Japanese Kaiju artists being represented including; BLObPUS, Bwana Spoons, Buildbots, Fig Lab,Continue reading “The “MONSTROSITIES” group show at mph…”
The “Copper Oxide” and “Moss Wild” Cerrito sofubi from César Zanardi…
“CERRITO is a cryptic creature whose legend was born in South America and expanded worldwide. Nobody knows exactly what it is… CERRITO has the power to change its look depending on the place of appearance and the mood of the occasional witness. CERRITO just “appears, smiles and disappears” never showing up again, but generating an epiphanyContinue reading “The “Copper Oxide” and “Moss Wild” Cerrito sofubi from César Zanardi…”
WELCOME TO SOFOTOY HOBBY!
A massive thanks to everyone for your patience during the transition from Man-E-Toys to SoftoyHobby this week, we’ll be finally up and running full steam again over the next few days! Along with a few minor visual/navigational improvements including the return of the “featured” slideshow, category/store buttons and a sleek new gallery for multi-image posts,Continue reading “WELCOME TO SOFOTOY HOBBY!”
The MAN-E-TOYS/SoftoyHobby changeover…
First off, we’d like to offer a massive apology for our lack of coverage over the past few days! Whilst we have indeed been enjoying the holiday’s festivities, we’ve also been hard at work on some big changes for the Man-E-Toys blog, most importantly, it’s switchover to SoftoyHobby that’ll be happening later this week… OriginallyContinue reading “The MAN-E-TOYS/SoftoyHobby changeover…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Paul Kaiju x Jeff Lamm x Unbox Industries’ “Salamander Joe SMD5” vinyl figure revealed…
Previously teased here earlier in the month, dream collaboration – the “Sallamander Joe SMD5” from Paul Kaiju, Jeff Lamm and Unbox Industries – has finally been revealed in-full! Featuring the body of Lamm’s hugely popular Space Mining Division 5 figure, the lumbering 10″ tall Unbox-produced piece features not only the head of PK’s Salamander JoeContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Paul Kaiju x Jeff Lamm x Unbox Industries’ “Salamander Joe SMD5” vinyl figure revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Calm Cat” sofubi mini from Art Junkie x One-Up…
Shinichiro Kato of Art Junkie fame is proud to reveal that he’ll be joining forces with One-Up for the release of his latest sofubi mini, the adorable Calm Cat! Similar to One-Up’s previous gacha-style releases, the 3-eyed feline appears to stand at around 2.5″ tall, coming with one point of articulation in the neck. Likely toContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Calm Cat” sofubi mini from Art Junkie x One-Up…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The [Aurora] “Nothern Lights” Dokugan sofubi from BLObPUS…
BLObPUS has just unveiled the latest figure up for grabs via his usual lottery sales, the [Aurora] “Nothern Lights” Dokugan! Standing at around 8″ tall and coming with 3 points of articulation, the figure has been cast in a gorgeous glitter-infused, color changing “Aurora” soft vinyl this time around, coming in a contrasting mix of hot pink,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The [Aurora] “Nothern Lights” Dokugan sofubi from BLObPUS…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Toyful exclusive “Christmas Color” Kiaida-kun & Boomy sofubi from Goccodo…
The guys over at Japanese toy retailer Toyful are proud to reveal yet another holiday-themed exclusive, the “Christmas Color” Kiaida-kun & Boomy sofubi! Designed and sculpted by Goccodo, the first figure in the ongoing “Universal Classroom” series stands at around 9″ tall, coming complete with 5 points of articulation, alternate Kiaida-kun and Boomy heads plus a removableContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Toyful exclusive “Christmas Color” Kiaida-kun & Boomy sofubi from Goccodo…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The new Ooze-It inspired keshi from Kuidaore…
As if last week’s reveal of Buddismo wasn’t enough, the team behind Kuidaore Toy are proud to reveal yet another new keshi they’ll have up for grabs soon… the as-yet-untitled ooze guy you see above! Heavily inspired by one of our favourite toys of all time – the Ooze-It doll – we’re assuming he’ll be cast upContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The new Ooze-It inspired keshi from Kuidaore…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Convict exclusive “Yamobazooka” sofubi from Yamomark…
Hot on the heals of last week’s B-Movie Monster release, the guys over at Japanese lifestyle brand Convict are proud to reveal yet another exclusive they’re currently offering up to their overseas customers, the “Clear blue” Yamobazooka sofubi from Yamomark! Standing at around 9″ tall and featuring 3 points of articulation, the mecha-infused salamander hasContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Convict exclusive “Yamobazooka” sofubi from Yamomark…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “We Live in the Moon” Mimi Monster sofubi from TAN…
“Not only do they dwell on Earth, the Mimimonsters have conquered the Moon too!” Originally announced right here just a couple of weeks back, the “We Live in the Moon” Mimi Monster sofubi from TAN (aka Zhang Sheng) is now finally up for grabs! Standing at around 6″ tall, the slimy cyclops features a simple 2-part design with articulation inContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “We Live in the Moon” Mimi Monster sofubi from TAN…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Supernova” 3-Eyed Boryoku Genjin sofubi from NagNagNag…
Shigeru Arai of NagNagNag has revealed that the stunning “3-Eyed Zombie” Boryoku Genjin sofubi will be making a return this week in an all-new “Supernova” New Era colorway! Standing a little taller than the previous Nag dolls at around 9.5″ tall, the beautifully detailed figure has been treated to a jaw-dropping mix of sprays and brush workContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Supernova” 3-Eyed Boryoku Genjin sofubi from NagNagNag…”
MAN-E-NEWS// SIO’s “Clear Black” Maharaja sofubi at Angel Abby…
Angel Abby are proud to reveal that they’ll be acting as worldwide distributors for sofubi start-up SIO, kicking things off with the release of their Maharaja (a Sanskrit title for a “great ruler”) sofubi in an exclusive clear black colorway! Standing at around 6″ tall and featuring 3 points of articulation, the 6-eyed feline deityContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// SIO’s “Clear Black” Maharaja sofubi at Angel Abby…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Christmas” FrankenCorpse keshi from Radioactive Uppercut…
“Forget about Santa Claus and Krampus, tis the season of the FrankenCorpse!” John Santagada over at Radioactive Uppercut is proud to reveal that his “FrankenCorpse” Finks, Freaks and Spazzes keshi is set to return next week in a special Holiday-themed “Peppermint” colorway! Designed by Santagada and sculpted by Turtle Milk Studios, the oversized mini standsContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Christmas” FrankenCorpse keshi from Radioactive Uppercut…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Gamaotoko #3 sofubi from TKom…
Sculptural artist Takahiro Komuro aka TKom is proud to reveal that his “Gamaotoko” sofubi has returned this weekend for it’s third official colorway! Said to be made up of biological waste (i.e. crap!), the scummy looking beast stands at a chunky 8.5″ tall, coming complete with articulation in the head, arms and legs. Produced in a flesh soft vinyl andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Gamaotoko #3 sofubi from TKom…”
The Disarticulators x Rampage Toys “Cheezy Moon” Oozeball available for 2 more days…
UPDATE// We have been informed that there will be just 2 more days to get your “Cheezy Moon” Oozeball preorders in. Head over to the Rampage store right here to pick yours up now! Teased here earlier in the week, we can now reveal that the FINAL squeaky Oozeball sofubi from The Disarticulators – the “CheezyContinue reading “The Disarticulators x Rampage Toys “Cheezy Moon” Oozeball available for 2 more days…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Shonside x Goccodo’s “Astro Cat Rider” sofubi/resin figure revealed…
Originally teased right here a few days back, dream collaboration – the “Astro Cat Rider” from Goccodo and Shonside – has just been revealed in full! As previously assumed, the gorgeous look figure is indeed a mash-up of both artist’s toys, featuring a soft vinyl “Astro Unkotsu” body and dome with a resin cast “CatContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Shonside x Goccodo’s “Astro Cat Rider” sofubi/resin figure revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Mock Bat sofubi micro-run from Kenth Toy Works x Paul Kaiju…
Man of the moment, Kenth Toy Works, has just revealed that he’s teamed up with Paul Kaiju for a limited run of Mock Bat sofubi! Easily one of the most eye catching painted runs of the 6″ beast we’ve seen so far, the stunning figure has been cast up in an undislcosed color soft vinyl, coming withContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Mock Bat sofubi micro-run from Kenth Toy Works x Paul Kaiju…”
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