Continuing the plethora of Halloween-themed releases this week, Bwana Spoons over at Gravy Toys is proud to reveal that he’ll be unleashing a fresh batch of one-off “Hallows Eve” Frederick and Steve (pictured) sofubi online later today! Harking back to the days before the airbrush became his main tool for painting, Bwana has treated eachContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Hallows Eve” Steve and Frederick sofubi from Gravy Toys…”
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MAN-E-NEWS// The debut of “Dani the Subhuman Girl” from Secret Demon Services…
The wait is finally over… After months of teasers on Instagram, the follow-up to Secret Demon Services‘ Smalmack sofubi – Dani the Sub Human Girl – will finally be making her debut this weekend! Ramping up the creepiness ten-fold, the mini-mid sized piece – just a little taller than Splurrt’s Cadaver Kid – features long, outstretchedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The debut of “Dani the Subhuman Girl” from Secret Demon Services…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Tomenosuke exclusive “Royal Family Color” Dr Mirock sofubi from Mirock Toy…
Tomenosuke are proud to reveal that they’ve teamed up with Mirock Toy for a special release to celebrate the recent opening of their Gero City gallery space! Featuring a total of 3 mash-up figures from the Dr Mirock line – Mirock Baoa Qu (left), limited to 10 pieces, Dr.Mirock Hontai (center), limited to 20 pieces and SantenoContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Tomenosuke exclusive “Royal Family Color” Dr Mirock sofubi from Mirock Toy…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Halloween” Oozeball sofubi from Rampage Toys x The Disarticulators…
Fresh from the “Ooze-X” we revealed just yesterday, Rampage Toys‘ Jon Malmstedt has been working his magic on yet another batch of The Disarticulators’ Oozeball, this time for a special festive run that’ll be dropping at Rampage Studios’ Halloween ’15 group show next week! Coming in at just over 3″ round, the Tru:Tek designed, ZectronContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Halloween” Oozeball sofubi from Rampage Toys x The Disarticulators…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Melting Man” Slimeball from Cryptodude x Scumbags and Superstars…
Originally releasing and instantly selling out at NYCC ’15 a couple of weeks back, the “Melting Man” Slimeball from Scumbags and Superstars will thankfully be seeing its first worldwide release later on today! Based on an original character design from longtime S&S collaborator Sexual Youkai, the suitably gross-looking ball has once again been hand sculpted byContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Melting Man” Slimeball from Cryptodude x Scumbags and Superstars…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Ooze-X” sofubi mash-up for Clutter’s “Nihonsei” group show…
Jon Malmstedt over at Rampage Toys has just unveiled one of many limited runs he’ll have on display at Clutter Magazine‘s upcoming “Nihonsei” (Made in Japan) group show, proudly presenting the “Ooze-X” mash-up! Once again taking on Skull Head Butt’s classic “X” body, the 9″ tall figure features The Disarticulators‘ Oozeball as a head, comingContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Ooze-X” sofubi mash-up for Clutter’s “Nihonsei” group show…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Uncut’s “Crystal 13” Splatter Retsuden keshi from Uncut…
Hot on the heals of the recently released Maniac Police (check them out here), Uncut‘s Kotobuki Man has just teased the fourth instalment in his ongoing Splatter Retsuden series, this time around taking on Friday 13th’s Jason Voorhees for a figure rather aptly dubbed Crystal 13! Whilst we’re still awaiting a full reveal, it wouldContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Uncut’s “Crystal 13” Splatter Retsuden keshi from Uncut…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Halloween Cupcake” sofubi from Refreshment Toy…
Refreshment Toy have just unveiled a special “Halloween” version of their adorable Cherry Cupcake sofubi! Standing at around 3.5″ tall and featuring a simple 2-part design, the little guy appears to have been cast in a crystal clear soft vinyl, coming with a gorgeous internal paint app in dark purple, orange, neon purple and green. CurrentlyContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Halloween Cupcake” sofubi from Refreshment Toy…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Diamond Dust” Evil Mc sofubi from BlackBook Toy x Ron English…
The guys over at BlackBook Toy are proud to reveal that Ron English‘s “Evil Mc” sofubi will be returning later this week in an all-new “Diamond Dust” edition! Based on a recurring character seen in many of English’s paintings, the sinister-looking fast food anti-mascot has been realised in 3D by the talented Chop over at Monster Farm, standingContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Diamond Dust” Evil Mc sofubi from BlackBook Toy x Ron English…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “1st Anniversery” Halloween Despair keshi from Adam Quesnell…
“Despair is a demon from the 10th Circle of Hell; the level where people who make bad cinematic adaptations of classic toy properties are flayed for eternity. Not your average demon, Despair suffers from severe anxiety disorder and crippling depression. Satan himself even banished Despair from Hell for being a major bummer… Cast out uponContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “1st Anniversery” Halloween Despair keshi from Adam Quesnell…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Rockin’ Jelly Bean x Blackdots’ “Mr Death” sofubi at GeekLife…
With the original run selling out quickly at Taipei Toy Festival ’15 last weekend, Blackdots and Rockin’ Jelly Bean are proud to reveal that a limited second batch of their first “Freaky Monster Village” sofubi – Mr Death – will be available online later this week! Inspired, sadly not by RJB’s signature erotic psychobilly art, but instead byContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Rockin’ Jelly Bean x Blackdots’ “Mr Death” sofubi at GeekLife…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Monsterex” keshi from Alien Robot Monster…
Teased here just a few days back, we can now reveal that the mini “Monsterex” keshi from A.R.M (Alien Robot Monster) will be up for grabs this week! Directly inspired by one of the many foes found in the classic TMNT Adventures comics, the ingenious mix of Universal Monsters – including elements from the Creature from theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Monsterex” keshi from Alien Robot Monster…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Pumpkin Spice” Errants sofubi from UhOh Toys…
Marking our third Halloween tinged post today, Aaron Arel over at UhOh Toys introduces his latest round of Errants sofubi, the “Pumpkin Spice” edition! Consisting of all 3 2.5″ tall designs from the series; “Roku” the scientist owl, “Cutty” the cowboy bull and “Verge” the space faring lizard, the adorable 2 part figures appear to have been cast inContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Pumpkin Spice” Errants sofubi from UhOh Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Max Toy Co’s “Dino Brothers” Monster Boogie sofubi revealed…
Whilst we patiently wait for the arrival of James Groman and Toy Art Gallery’s “BC Blasters”, Mark Nagata over at Max Toy Co has just revealed that yet more dino/tank related madness will be dropping soon in the form of the “Dino Brothers” Monster Boogie sofubi! Taking on a much more eastern look than theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Max Toy Co’s “Dino Brothers” Monster Boogie sofubi revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Elegab’s October lottery sales…
Yep, it’s already that time of the month again… time for the latest round of Elegab lottery sales! Offering up just 2 figures this time around, we have the return of personal favourite Hyouga King in a black soft vinyl with metallic teal, red, green and blue sprays, plus theKaijin-seijin set, coming in a blue vinylContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Elegab’s October lottery sales…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Paul Kaiju’s Designer Con ’15 exclusive “Sub-Type” Biter Fish sofubi teased…
Originally teased here way back in June, the “Biter Fish” sofubi from Paul Kaiju will be making it’s debut at Designer Con ’15 next month as part of a special “Sub-Type” micro-run! Inspired by vintage “tub toys” (toys that can be played in the bath), the stunning 5 part figure is set to come withContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Paul Kaiju’s Designer Con ’15 exclusive “Sub-Type” Biter Fish sofubi teased…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Hallows Eve” Anticristo 666 sofubi from OP Customs x Frank Mysterio…
Yet more Halloween-related goodness today, as custom artist Michael Devera of OP Customs reveals a special “Hallows Eve” run of Frank Mysterio’s Anticristo 666 sofubi! Standing at around 8″ tall and featuring articulation in the neck and arms, the devilish beast has been produced in what appears to be a bright orange vinyl, coming withContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Hallows Eve” Anticristo 666 sofubi from OP Customs x Frank Mysterio…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Rampage Studios’ “Halloween 2015” group show announced…
With arguably the toy world’s biggest holiday coming up in just over a week’s time, Rampage Toys‘ Jon Malmstedt will be celebrating in style with the announcement of a HUGE group show at Rampage Studios! Set to feature some of the biggest artists from the world of sofubi, revealed works so far include a batch ofContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Rampage Studios’ “Halloween 2015” group show announced…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Plaseebo’s 10th Anniversary “Plaseebo Mummy #2″…
Continuing his 10th Anniversary celebrations this week, Bob Conge of Plaseebo fame comes with the second instalment in his new Plaseebo Mummy series! Standing at around 7″ tall, the creepy figure has been cast in a never before offered blue glow-in-the-dark vinyl, coming with a detail hugging black wash, swirled orange glass inset eyes, anContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Plaseebo’s 10th Anniversary “Plaseebo Mummy #2″…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Secret Base’s Spongebob DX “Towel Set” at Toy Art Gallery…
Toy Art Gallery have secured a limited batch of the latest Spongebob DX sofubi from Secret Base! Standing at around 6.5″ tall, the officially licensed soft vinyl figure has been treated to a schoolboy-esque black and white uniform paint app, coming packed with a sweet matching hand towel. Currently available in the TAG store right here,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Secret Base’s Spongebob DX “Towel Set” at Toy Art Gallery…”
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