James Osbourne over at specialist toy retailer Kaiju Legion is proud to reveal his latest one-off custom release, taking on Marmit’s stunning “Kumonga” from the Vinyl Paradise series! The beast – first seen in 1967’s Toho movie “Son of Godzilla” – measures an impressive 10″ wide, coming molded in a translucent purple vinyl and treated toContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The one-off custom “Kumonga” sofubi from Kaiju Legion…”
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MAN-E-NEWS// New “GID” Kaiju Rhaal resin figures from Gorgoloid…
Barry Allen aka Gorgoloid is proud to reveal that his trusty Kaiju Rhaal is making a comeback this week in GID! Standing at around 5″ of solid cast resin, the folklore/neo kaiju inspired beast has been limited to 4 one-off pieces this time around, each coming in a multitude of marbled glow-in-the-dark Monster Kolor dyes and finishedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// New “GID” Kaiju Rhaal resin figures from Gorgoloid…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The one-off “Yadokai” resin/sofubi prototype from SLAVExONE x UnaffiliatedSJ…
Whilst we still have some way to go until we see the latest evolution of Gero – Yadokai – in vinyl, artist SLAVExONE is giving fans a chance at picking one up early in resin prototype form! Featuring the standard vinyl Gero body, Yadokai has been fitted with an all-new head designed and sculpted byContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The one-off “Yadokai” resin/sofubi prototype from SLAVExONE x UnaffiliatedSJ…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Yamomark’s “Chinpira” [BLObPUS Paint Ver]…
BLObPUS has let loose on yet another Yamomark figure for his latest open-run release, proudly presenting the Chinpira [BLObPUS Paint Ver]! Produced in the now-standard GID soft vinyl, the impressive 9″ tall figure has been treated to the artist’s signature metallic and black accented sprays. Available to preorder now until Sunday, September 27th for just 8,800yen ($73)Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Yamomark’s “Chinpira” [BLObPUS Paint Ver]…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Strawberry Milk” Errants sofubi from UhOh Toys…
Originally teased right here over the weekend, we can now reveal that the “Strawberry Milk” Errants sofubi UhOh Toys are now up for grabs online! 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 have once again been produced in aContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Strawberry Milk” Errants sofubi from UhOh Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Pink” Uninco sofubi from Max Toy Co…
Max Toy Co are proud to reveal that their “Uninco” Monster Boogie sofubi has returned in a gorgeous “Pink” colorway! Designed and sculpted by none other than Pico Pico, the adorable little unicorn monster stands at around 3″ tall and features articulation in the neck. Produced in an eye-catching light pink soft vinyl this timeContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Pink” Uninco sofubi from Max Toy Co…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Kuato” mini figure from Super Secret Fun Club…
Garnering a huge amount of attention recently for their ingenious mini figure renditions of some of cult horror’s most loved characters, the team behind Super Secret Fun Club have just unveiled one of the coolest yet… taking on none other than Kuato from Total Recall! Opting for a more realistic aesthetic than previous “SD” offerings,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Kuato” mini figure from Super Secret Fun Club…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Texas Chainsaw Massacre” keshi from Zoomoth…
Having unfortunately opted out of their regular slot at Wonderfestival Summer ’15 a couple of months back, the guys behind Zoomoth will thankfully be returning for Superfestival 69 with something a little special for their fans… Texas Chainsaw Massacre keshi! Based on what appears to be a manga rendition of the cult 70’s horror flick,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Texas Chainsaw Massacre” keshi from Zoomoth…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Hooded Jinmenken” sofubi from Science Patrol…
Science Patrol is the latest artist to interpret the infamous “Human Face Dog” of Japanese urban legend, proudly presenting the Hooded Jinmenken sofubi minis! A ingenious mash-up of SP’s Trunkie and Elemental Mage figures, the super-cute canines appear to have been cast in a black soft vinyl for their first release, coming in a choiceContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Hooded Jinmenken” sofubi from Science Patrol…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Maniac Police” Splatter Retsuden keshi from Uncut…
Teased here just a few weeks back, we can now reveal the third Splatter Retsuden keshi from Kotobuki Man’s Uncut imprint in-full, proudly presenting the Maniac Police! Inspired by cult horror flick Maniac Cop’s lead protagonist, the Bikkuriman-style keshi appears to be the same size as the previously released SP figures (Boropushi/Mush-Man), coming in at aroundContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Maniac Police” Splatter Retsuden keshi from Uncut…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Blackseed x Angel Abby “Marsmallow Uncle” custom show at Wrong Gallery Taipei…
Previously featured here a few weeks back, we can now finally reveal that Blackseed‘s “Marshmallow Uncle” will be debuting next month as part of a custom group show at the Wrong Gallery Taipei! Designed and digitally sculpted by Blackseed’s Kenneth Tang and produced by Angel Abby, the stunning figure has been heavily inspired by Ghostbusters’ Stay PuftContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Blackseed x Angel Abby “Marsmallow Uncle” custom show at Wrong Gallery Taipei…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Secretoy’s Kraken-inspired “Cinema Monster” prototype revealed…
Splurrt of Secretoy has just revealed that he’s been working on a follow-up to his hugely popular Cinema Monster kaiju! As with the original, the second beast has once again been inspired by the golden age of monster flicks, this time taking on one of Ray Harry Hausen’s most iconic characters, the Kraken from 1981 epicContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Secretoy’s Kraken-inspired “Cinema Monster” prototype revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// New Metal “Mockbat” and “No Future” from TAG x Paul Kaiju and Kenth Toy Works…
Toy Art Gallery are proud to reveal that a new wave of metal figures have just touched down in-store, seeing the return of Paul Kaiju‘s Mockbat alongside the arrival Kenth Toy Works‘ No Future! Standing at around 4″ tall each, the pair of solid, hand-finished figures both come with a number of interesting design features, includingContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// New Metal “Mockbat” and “No Future” from TAG x Paul Kaiju and Kenth Toy Works…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Superfestival 69 exclusive “Purple Planet People” Oozeballs from Rampage Toys x The Disarticulators…
Yep, yet more from the Disarticulators‘ Oozeball today, as we proudly present the “Purple Planet People” micro-run from Rampage Toys! Coming in at around 3″ of super-squishy Japanese soft vinyl, the highly popular figure has been produced in a deep purple this time around, coming complete with a swathe of metallic blue sprays and handContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Superfestival 69 exclusive “Purple Planet People” Oozeballs from Rampage Toys x The Disarticulators…”
MAN-E-NEWS// New pastel “Errants” sofubi minis from UhOh Toys…
Aaron Arel over at UhOh Toys has just revealed that his “Errants” sofubi minis will be returning soon in an all-new colorway! 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 once again been produced in aContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// New pastel “Errants” sofubi minis from UhOh Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The 1st edition “B/W” 骸骨犬 (Skull Jinmenken) sofubi from Awesome Toy…
Teased here in our coverage of the Brazilian Fake Spectremans right here last week, the 骸骨犬 (Skull Jinmenken) from Awesome Toy has just received it’s first official release in a gorgeous monotone colorway! The first figure to feature in the team’s ongoing “Urban Legend” series, the “human face dog” sits at an impressive 8.2″ tall withContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The 1st edition “B/W” 骸骨犬 (Skull Jinmenken) sofubi from Awesome Toy…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Hanautah” sofubi from Hideyuki Katsumata x Algangu…
Sofubi producer Algangu has revealed that he’s teaming up with Hideyuki Katsumata to bring the Japanese artist’s “Hanautah” creature to life! Standing at around 3.5″ talland featuring articulation in the neck, the gourd holding, horned headed beastie has been sculpted by Algangu, coming cast in an unpainted flesh-tone vinyl for it’s first release. Created inContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Hanautah” sofubi from Hideyuki Katsumata x Algangu…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The SLAVExONE x Disarticulators’ one-off “Rainbow” Oozeball sofubi…
SLAVExONE is proud to reveal that he’s taken on the Disarticulators‘ Oozeball sofubi for his latest one-off custom release! Designed by Tru:Tek and sculpted by Zectron, the 3″ wide Ooze-It/Madballs send-up has been produced in a squishy white soft vinyl this time around, coming with a swathe of multi-colored rainbow sprays and finished with aContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The SLAVExONE x Disarticulators’ one-off “Rainbow” Oozeball sofubi…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Gory Hole’s “Zombie Baby” Warui Zonbi sofubi prototype revealed…
Briefly mentioned early last month, our editor-in-chief Tru:Tek will be resurrecting Gory Hole in time for a relaunch at DCon in November, bringing along a whole host of goodies including the debut of the brand’s first ever toy line… Warui Zonbi! Heavily inspired by cult horror toys the Ma-Ba Zombies – albeit with a modern twist – theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Gory Hole’s “Zombie Baby” Warui Zonbi sofubi prototype revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Kearjun x ArtysGlass’ “YouZha” micro-run revealed…
Having already seen painted runs from the likes of Splurrt, Secret Demon Services, Blackseed, OP Customs and Krotpong, the highly sought after “YouZha” vinyl figure is set to receive it’s latest limited release courtesy of toy customiser Arturo Ulloa aka ArtysGlass! Sculpted and produced by China-based toy artist Kearjun, the loving homage to Fulci’s cult horrorContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Kearjun x ArtysGlass’ “YouZha” micro-run revealed…”
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