Cherri Polly over at Baketan has just unleashed the latest version of their adorable Chi-Chi sofubi, the “Luna Gold Tabby” edition! Standing at around 4.7″ tall and featuring articulation in the head and waist, the little guy has been produced in a gorgeous gold glitter-infused clear vinyl with 2 different color variations up for grabs;Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Luna Gold Tabby” Chi-Chi sofubi from Baketan…”
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MAN-E-NEWS// The DCon ’15 exclusive “Jacques Chestnutts” resin figure from Barely Human x Joseph Harmon…
Barely Human‘s John Black has teamed up with artist Joseph Harmon for the latest figure in his “Fancy Ape” series, proudly presenting the suave Jacques Chessnutts! Said to be a competitive eater by day and an international playboy by night, the 3.5″ tall resin has been designed and produced by Barely Human to resemble the classic MexicanContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The DCon ’15 exclusive “Jacques Chestnutts” resin figure from Barely Human x Joseph Harmon…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The DCon ’15 exclusive “Quantum” Real Uamou sofubi from Uamou x RealxHead…
Uamou are proud to reveal that their collaborative figure with RealxHead – the Real Uamou – will be returning next week for a very special Designer Con ’15 exclusive “Quantum” run! Standing at around 9″ tall and featuring multiple points of articulation, this highly sought after figure has been treated to a number of one-offContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The DCon ’15 exclusive “Quantum” Real Uamou sofubi from Uamou x RealxHead…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The DCon ’15 exclusive “Brush Only” Bostyrant sofubi from Truslithers x Snatch Punch…
Tattoo-come-toy artist Joe Trucker of Snatch Punch will be unleashing a number of exclusives at Designer Con ’15 next week (including, fingers crossed, the debut of an all-new figure), the first to be revealed coming in the form of this special “Brush Only” micro-run of Bostyrants from Tru Slithers! Designed by Joe, sculpted by Grizlli Atom akaContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The DCon ’15 exclusive “Brush Only” Bostyrant sofubi from Truslithers x Snatch Punch…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The vintage-style vacuform “Ooze-It” mask from Live Rad Studios…
Yep, we know it’s not a toy in the traditional sense, but this mask based on our favourite slime-filled doll “Ooze-It” from Live Rad Studios was simply too good to ignore! Designed and sculpted by LR’s Thomas Fernandez, the vintage-style vacuform mask features the same iconic sad expression as old craterface, coming hand formed andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The vintage-style vacuform “Ooze-It” mask from Live Rad Studios…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Mummy YouZha with Sarcophagus from Plaseebo x Kearjun…
Bob Conge aka Plaseebo is proud to present second in a series of one of a kind customs based on Chinese artist Kerjun’s debut vinyl figure, the Mummy YouZha with Sarcophagus! Standing at around 8″ tall and coming with 5 points of articulation, the gruesome looking zombie has been wrapped in Plaeebo’s signature mummy cloth, coming completeContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Mummy YouZha with Sarcophagus from Plaseebo x Kearjun…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Bear Death God” vinyl figure from Akashik Records…
Originally featured right here just a couple of weeks back, the debut figure from Akashik Records’ Soft Vinyl Toys (ARSVT) – “Bear Death God” – has just made it’s way onto Kickstarter! Designed and sculpted by California-based artist Dave Linares, the 6″ tall beast draws inspiration from right across sofubi and neo kaiju, featuring a beautifully textured, 2-headedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Bear Death God” vinyl figure from Akashik Records…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Haunted Whale Tiamat” and “Keitosu” sofubi from Anraku Ansaku…
Continuing their onslaught of releases over the past few months, the elusive Anraku Ansaku has once again teamed up with Medicom Toy for the launch of 2 all-new figures, Haunted Whale Tiamat and Keitosu! Standing at around 9″ tall each, these stunning sea dwelling kaiju have been produced in contrasting milky and green soft vinyl, coming completeContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Haunted Whale Tiamat” and “Keitosu” sofubi from Anraku Ansaku…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The DCon ’15 exclusive “Blood Worm” Cestoda sofubi from Miscreation Toys…
Miscreation Toys‘ Jeremi Rimel has just revealed that his gargantuan “Cestoda” sofubi will be making an appearance at DCon ’15 this month as part of a special “Blood Worm” painted micro-run! Designed by Jeremi, digitally sculpted by iamscumbag and produced in a Japanese soft vinyl courtesy of Toy Art Gallery, the huge figure stands at anContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The DCon ’15 exclusive “Blood Worm” Cestoda sofubi from Miscreation Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Paul Kaiju’s “S.T.E.A.M” Unchiman sofubi at Fig-X…
Datadub has teamed up with paint master Goto-san for a special run of Paul Kaiju‘s Unchiman in a glorious “S.T.E.A.M” colorway! Sprayed in a gorgeous mix of steampunk-inspired copper, silver and gold sprays with black accents, the stunning 9″ tall soft vinyl figure comes complete with matching Morning Man finger puppet omake. Currently available inContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Paul Kaiju’s “S.T.E.A.M” Unchiman sofubi at Fig-X…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Splurrt at DCon ’15: Part 1…
Splurrt has just unveiled the first round of exclusives he’ll be bringing along to DCon ’15 in just a couple weeks time! Joining 2 micro runs of the Evolved Diggler in GID vinyl, plus one-off customs of the hugely popular “Walking Cadaver”, the sofubi artist has revealed that a number of new figures are setContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Splurrt at DCon ’15: Part 1…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The DCon ’15 exclusive “Ear Hat” Exotic Short Hair Cupcake sofubi from Refreshment Toy…
The guys over at Pop Soda and Refreshment Toy have unveiled a number of exclusives they’ll have up for grabs at DCon ’15 later this month, but there was one that caught our eye in particular, the adorable “Ear Hat” Exotic Short Hair Cupcake! Standing at around 3″ tall, the gorgeous 2-part cupcake cats haveContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The DCon ’15 exclusive “Ear Hat” Exotic Short Hair Cupcake sofubi from Refreshment Toy…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The 2nd Ringo Raccoon sofubi mini from Max Toy Co…
Originally debuting way back in March at the Osaka Soft Expo, the adorable Ringo Raccoon from Max Toy Co has finally returned for his second colorway! Designed and sculpted by PicoPico, the little rodent stands at around 2.75″ tall and 3″ long, featuring articulation in both the neck and tail. Produced in a brown vinylContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The 2nd Ringo Raccoon sofubi mini from Max Toy Co…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Angel Abby exclusive “Cyber Future Techno Loader” sofubi from Ilu Ilu…
Hot on the heads of the recently revealed Medicom Toy colorways, Hong Kong-based retailer Angel Abby are proud to reveal that they’ve secured another 2 versions of Ilu Ilu’s highly sought after “Cyber Future Techno Loader” sofubi! Heavily inspired by the likes of Transformers and Micronauts, the stunning 6″ tall figure – dubbed Commander Victor (orange)Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Angel Abby exclusive “Cyber Future Techno Loader” sofubi from Ilu Ilu…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Toy Art Gallery’s DCon ’15 exclusive “Hanatuah” and “Tibe” sofubi from Algangu…
Toy Art Gallery are proud to reveal that they’ve teamed up with sofubi producer Algangu for 2 very special exclusives just in time for DCon ’15 later this month! Seeing the return of Hideyuki Katsuma’s “Hanatuah” in an unpainted green soft vinyl, the 3.5″ tall mini is joined by the second edition of Teddy Maker x MagicalContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Toy Art Gallery’s DCon ’15 exclusive “Hanatuah” and “Tibe” sofubi from Algangu…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Super Creamium” Mr Melty resin figure from Buff Monster…
Whilst we’ve seen numerous sofubi releases of Buff Monster‘s Mr Melty over the past year or so, the graffiti-come-toy artist is proud to announce a very special “Super Creamium” run of the little guy in resin! Cast from the original Melty sculpt rather than the recent soft vinyl variants, this edition has been hand pouredContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Super Creamium” Mr Melty resin figure from Buff Monster…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The DCon ’15 exclusive “Fumetsu” and “Semi Korosiya” sofubi from Cop A Squat Toys…
Originally unveiled right here early last month, the long-awaited “Fumetsu” sofubi from Cop A Squat Toys will be making its debut at Designer Con ’15 in just a couple of weeks time! Heavily inspired by vintage toys such as Astro-Mu 5, the line features a total of 4 “trans-human” characters spread across 2 sets; Erewhon/VingeContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The DCon ’15 exclusive “Fumetsu” and “Semi Korosiya” sofubi from Cop A Squat Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The DCon ’15 exclusive “Salary Diggs” sofubi from Rampage Toys…
Jon Malmstedt over at Rampage Toys has revealed that he’ll be resurrecting Splurrt‘s highly underrated “Evolved Diggler” sofubi for a special mash-up release just in time for Designer Con ’15! Dubbed the “Salary Diggs”, these stunning figures feature the suited body of Skull Head Butt‘s “They Live” with the hands and head of the cycloptic,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The DCon ’15 exclusive “Salary Diggs” sofubi from Rampage Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Radioactive Uppercut’s new keshi series teased…
With the success of the Freaks, Finks and Spazzes tucked firmly under his belt, John Santagada over at Radioactive Uppercut has set about working on an all-new keshi series that should hopefully be making their debut soon! Whilst little is known about the project at present – even a confirmed name! – we’ve been toldContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Radioactive Uppercut’s new keshi series teased…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Rotten Fruit” YouZha micro-run from Blurble x Kearjun…
Whilst versions of Kearjun‘s latest vinyl figure “Goodon” have been cropping up over the past couple of weeks, Blurble has returned to the artist’s debut toy “YouZha” for a special “Rotten Fruit” micro-run! Standing at around 9″ tall and featuring articulation in the head, arms and legs, the Zombi-inspired figure has been produced in aContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Rotten Fruit” YouZha micro-run from Blurble x Kearjun…”
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