One of Max Toy Company‘s most popular characters, the Micro Eyezon, has just been available in a Christmas-themed colorway exclusively for retailer Kaiju Legion! Molded in glow-in-the-dark vinyl and treated to green, gold and silver sprays with red hand brushed detailing, the mutant spud has been limited to an edition of just 7 pieces this timeContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Kaiju Legion exclusive “Christmas” Micro Eyezon sofubi from Max Toy Co…”
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MAN-E-NEWS// Daniel Yu x Unbox Industries’ “Jiangshi Acolyte” vinyl figure teased…
Dan Willet over at Unbox Industries has revealed that he’ll be teaming up with Daniel Yu to bring the highly talented artist’s “Jiangshi Acolyte” (Hopping Vampire) figure to vinyl! Having seen numerous releases in resin over the past year as a 3″ tall mini, it would appear from the above image of the hand thatContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Daniel Yu x Unbox Industries’ “Jiangshi Acolyte” vinyl figure teased…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Garamon Daruma” resin figure from Gorgoloid…
Barry Allen Williams aka Gorgoloid has just unveiled the latest figure he’ll have up for grabs in his webstore soon, the stunning Garamon/Pigumon Daruma! An ingenious mix of Ultra Q kaiju and a lucky Dharma doll, the stunning piece – inspired by the traditional Japanese toy paintings of Kyosen Kawasaki – has been hand sculpted by the artist atContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Garamon Daruma” resin figure from Gorgoloid…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Peppermint” Gourdon and Therefore Ghost from Hateball…
“I wanted to feel as festive as the world was telling me that I was supposed to feel. And I didn’t want to do it alone. So here we are: candy-cane creatures, straight from the treasure box and into your diabolical diorama of ginger-beams and icing icicles…” Hateball has rather reluctantly got into the festiveContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Peppermint” Gourdon and Therefore Ghost from Hateball…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Super7’s 2015 Holiday releases…
In celebration of the Holly Jolly Holidays, the team at Super7 come with a trio of new releases to get you ready for the season! So grab yourself some hot cocoa with marshmallows and take a seat by the fireplace, as the new Leroy C., Foster and Milton will put you in the Christmas spirit… Going onContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Super7’s 2015 Holiday releases…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Awesome Toy’s “Pick Me” Jinmenken sofubi for Clutter’s “Gift Wrapped” group show…
Awesome Toy have just revealed their entry for Clutter‘s upcoming “Gift Wrapped” group show, the “Pick Me” Jinmenken sofubi! Featuring both “standard” and “skull” versions of the hugely popular human-faced dog, these 2-part, 8″ tall figures have been produced in a hot pink soft vinyl replete with neon sprays and hand threaded hair. Limited toContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Awesome Toy’s “Pick Me” Jinmenken sofubi for Clutter’s “Gift Wrapped” group show…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Hibiscus Pink” Double Think sofubi from TKOM x TAG…
Toy Art Gallery and TKOM are proud to offer up their collaboratively produced Double Think sofubi in an all-new “Hibiscus” colorway! Standing at a gargantuan 10.5″ tall and featuring a metal chained ball accessory, the hugely popular figure has been produced by TAG in a gorgeous “hibiscus” pink colored soft vinyl, once again remaining unpainted for your customising pleasure. RetailingContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Hibiscus Pink” Double Think sofubi from TKOM x TAG…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Paul Kaiju’s “Dual Bat” sofubi test shot revealed…
Teased in prototype form throughout the past few months, the monumental “Dualbat” sofubi from Paul Kaiju has finally been revealed in vinyl! A two-headed rendition of the artist’s signature Mockbat design, the humungous beast stands at around 15″ tall from tip to toe – Paul’s biggest figure to date at nearly double the height of theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Paul Kaiju’s “Dual Bat” sofubi test shot revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The 5th Anniversary “Galaxy” Big Uamou vinyl figure…
Celebration 5 years of Studio Uamou at their 2k540 location, the guys have prepared a very special release to mark the occasion… the “Galaxy” Big Uamou! A perfectly up-scaled rendition of Uamou’s classic horned mini, the toy-come-art piece stands at just under 12″ tall, coming complete with one point of articulation in the neck. Produced by Unbox IndustriesContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The 5th Anniversary “Galaxy” Big Uamou vinyl figure…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Cerberus Man” sofubi from GEEK! x Kenth Toy Works…
Having already worked with the likes of PicoPico and Dream Rocket to create some of the indie sofubi scene’s most impressive figures in recent years, the elusive GEEK! are proud to announce that they’ve teamed up with none other than Kenth Toy Works for their latest must-have kaiju… the Cerberus Man! Based on the three-headed hell houndContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Cerberus Man” sofubi from GEEK! x Kenth Toy Works…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Graffiti Blue” Dester Commando sofubi from Star Case…
Japanese Star Wars fan site and retailer Star Case have just revealed that their signature “Dester Commando” sofubi is set to return this month in an all-new “Graffiti Blue” colorway! Taken from ongoing knock-off Star Wars line “Star Convoy”, the 6″ tall Stormtrooper-inspired sofubi has been treated to red, black, green and yellow hand brushed detailingContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Graffiti Blue” Dester Commando sofubi from Star Case…”
MAN-E-NEWS//The new ShonSide x Goccodo “Astro Unkotsu” sofubi teased…
Taiwan-based toy artist ShonSide has just teased a forthcoming collaborative release with none other than Goccodo! Whilst we have very little information to go on at present, the above sillouhette would suggest that we’ll be treated to a mash-up of Goccodo’s Astro Unkotsu sofubi at Shon’s resin Cat Rider- although only time will tell! Look outContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS//The new ShonSide x Goccodo “Astro Unkotsu” sofubi teased…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Pop Dream” and “Ayame” Rimey sofubi from GRUP Design…
The team over at GRUP Design are proud to reveal that their debut sofubi – “Rimey” from The Midnight Parade – is making a welcome return this week! Standing at around 4″ tall and featuring 2 points of articulation, the Kenth Toy Works sculpted figure has been treated to 2 all-new colorways this time around; “Pop Dream”, comingContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Pop Dream” and “Ayame” Rimey sofubi from GRUP Design…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Cloudfall” Robo Top resin figures from Inami Toyland…
The “Robo Top” resin spinning top from Inami Toyland‘s Kevin Nam returns by popular demand for a special “Cloudfall” release just in time for the holidays! Coming in at around 2″ tall by 2″ wide, the fully working, hand sculpted spinning top features an ingenious “rock, paper, scissors” style mechanic, with each of the robot’s hands (clenched,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Cloudfall” Robo Top resin figures from Inami Toyland…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “GID” and “Purple” Tyranbo sofubi from Cojica Toys…
The guys over at Cojica Toys are proud to announce the return of their towering Tyranbo sofubi in 2 unpainted colorways! Standing at an impressive 8″ tall and featuring 6 points of articulation, the adorable dinos have been produced in your choice of glow-in-the-dark or purple soft vinyl. Currently up for grabs via the usualContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “GID” and “Purple” Tyranbo sofubi from Cojica Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Touma’s officially licensed “Astro Boy” sofubi for the Tezuka Osamu Cultural Festival…
Legendary toy artist Touma has just revealed that he’s been working on an officially licensed Astro Boy sofubi for the Tezuka Osamu Cultural Festival next week! Featuring the iconic android’s signature winged hair and chunky boots, the little guy has been redesigned and sculpted in Touma’s unmistakable style, coming with those elongated arms and smoothContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Touma’s officially licensed “Astro Boy” sofubi for the Tezuka Osamu Cultural Festival…”
MAN-E-NEWS// New sculpts from KtoKto revealed…
Having quickly built a name for himself with his hugely popular “Kaibutsu Series” finger puppets, artist KtoKto has taken a brief break from horror toys for his latest release, proudly presenting the stunning, as-yet-untitled sculpts you see above! Whilst solid information on the project is still forthcoming, it would appear that the fantasy-based figures have takenContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// New sculpts from KtoKto revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The End of Year sale from Daniel Yu…
Rounding off an extremely busy 2015 in style, Singapore-based artist Daniel Yu has just revealed that all of the sculpts he’s created this year will be making an appearance as part of a HUGE end of year sale today! Featuring everything from Lil’ Jefe, the Space Creep, Porkins and our personal favourite, the Jiangshi Acolyte, eachContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The End of Year sale from Daniel Yu…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Infected” Space Mining Division 5 from Paul Kaiju x Jeff Lamm xUnboxc Industries…
In an unexpected shock reveal, Paul Kaiju has just announced that he’ll be teaming up with Jeff Lamm and Unbox Industries for a new “infected” version of their ever-popular Space Mining Division 5 vinyl figure! Whilst the above pic is all we have to go on at present, it would appear that the 10″ figure willContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Infected” Space Mining Division 5 from Paul Kaiju x Jeff Lamm xUnboxc Industries…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “3-Eyed King Kong” Slimeball from Scumbags and Superstars…
With both “Melting Man” and “Slimy Siamese”selling out instantaneously, Scumbags and Superstars have once again called upon the talents of artist Chris Grondin aka Cryptodude for the release of yet another Slimeball… the 3-Eyed King Kong! Based on an original character design from S&S, the suitably gross-looking ball has once again been hand sculpted by Grondin at around 3″ wide,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “3-Eyed King Kong” Slimeball from Scumbags and Superstars…”
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