Fresh from their debut release just a couple of weeks back, the guys behind the Hong Kong-based Play Studio are proud to reveal that they’ve readied an exclusive version of their “First Kaiju” sofubi just in time for STGCC this weekend! Standing at around 4.5″ tall and featuring 3 points of articulation, the classically-styled kaijuContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The STGCC exclusive “First Kaiju” from Play Studio…”
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MAN-E-NEWS// The “Cursed” Picklebaby sofubi micro run from Skinner x Leecifer…
The mighty Skinner is the latest artist to take on Leecifer‘s “Picklebaby” sofubi, coming with a special “Cursed” micro-run later this week! Standing at around 8″ tall and featuring articulation in the neck and shoulders, the hideous looking creatures appear to have been cast in a black soft vinyl this time around, coming with layersContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Cursed” Picklebaby sofubi micro run from Skinner x Leecifer…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Flesh” Freaks, Finks and Spazzes keshi from Radioactive Uppercut…
Originally teased here a couple of weeks back, we can now reveal the debut keshi line from Radioactive Uppercut – Freaks, Finks and Spazzes – will be seeing its first release later this week! Drawing inspiration from the likes of Ed Roth’s Rat Fink, gross-out toys such as the Madballs and cult figures the Ma-Ba Zombies, the initial line-up isContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Flesh” Freaks, Finks and Spazzes keshi from Radioactive Uppercut…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Daniel Yu’s “Lunar Creep” mini figure revealed…
Singapore-based artist Daniel Yu has unveiled his latest – and quite possibly greatest – figure just in time for STGCC this weekend, proudly presenting the Lunar Creep! An ingenious blend of cosmonaut and zombie, the intricately sculpted mini stands at just 3″ tall, coming cast up in 4 separate pieces for a wealth of mixed-part colorways. PicturedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Daniel Yu’s “Lunar Creep” mini figure revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Toy Art Gallery’s “Famous Last Words” show now online…
Sadly marking the end of an era for the legendary Toy Art Gallery, the rather apt final farewell to their physical shop space, the “Famous Last Words” group show, is now available to view and purchase online. Featuring a whole slew of custom toys, micro runs and original art from some of the galleries long-timeContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Toy Art Gallery’s “Famous Last Words” show now online…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Blackseed’s “Monster Craftsman” sofubi at STGCC…
Whilst we still have a little way to go until the recently revealed “Uncle Marshmallow” sees his first release, Blackseed‘s Kenneth Tang is proud to reveal that their “Monster Craftsman” series will be making it’s debut at STGCC this weekend! Initially featuring a total of 3 different creatures – the Cocoa Monster, Hermit Monster andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Blackseed’s “Monster Craftsman” sofubi at STGCC…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Coogi” Ammonaito sofubi micro-run from Arturo Ulloa x Mechavirus…
Todd Robertson aka Mechavirus has teamed up with fellow sofubi customiser Arturo Ulloa for a special run of “Coogi” Ammonaitos! Produced in a crystal clear soft vinyl this time around, the sea dwelling kaiju have been treated to gorgeous internal paint splatters that resemble the look of iconic Australian brand Coogi’s signature colourful knitwear. DueContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Coogi” Ammonaito sofubi micro-run from Arturo Ulloa x Mechavirus…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Tug-O-War”, Shogu-Nasty” and “Necrolossus” Strange Monsters mini figures at Little Rubber Guys…
After over 2 years in development, we can finally reveal that the first 3 figures from the highly anticipated “Strange Monsters” mini line will finally be up for grabs courtesy of Little Rubber Guys next week! Featuring the incredible “Tug-O-War” from Zectron, “Shogu-Nasty” from Bigmantoys and “Necrolossus” from Ironhaus Pro, the trio of hand sculptedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Tug-O-War”, Shogu-Nasty” and “Necrolossus” Strange Monsters mini figures at Little Rubber Guys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Uky Daydreamer’s “Nekomimi” wax sofubi prototype revealed…
Following months on the drawing board, the latest figure from Uky Daydreamer, “Nekomimi”, has finally been revealed as a finished wax prototype ahead of soft vinyl production soon! Whilst featuring an altogether more life-like aesthetic than previous Uky figures, the feline protagonist does manage to retain some of the subtle “transforming” design qualities from past releases,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Uky Daydreamer’s “Nekomimi” wax sofubi prototype revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Soft Vinyl Mayhem” group show at Laced Brisbane…
With Australia’s first ever dedicated sofubi show “Soft Vinyl Mayhem” opening it’s doors at Laced Brisbane in just a few days time, we’ve decided to give you guys a look at some of the amazing toys that organisers Bad Teeth Comics and Derphead have managed to secure. Aside from the previously posted “Fu Manchooze” and “Frank”Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Soft Vinyl Mayhem” group show at Laced Brisbane…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “TV Version” Giant Robo and Emperor Guillotine sofubi from Dream Rocket…
Dream Rocket Factory has just revealed their latest officially licensed kaiju, taking on Mitsuteru Yokoyama’s classic manga, Giant Robo! Featuring the title’s lead character alongside antagonist “Emperor Guillotine”, the beautifully realised pair have been sculpted by Handsome Taro based on the series’ TV show iterations, standing at around 9.5″ tall and featuring 5 points of articulationContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “TV Version” Giant Robo and Emperor Guillotine sofubi from Dream Rocket…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Midnight Flower” San Jiao Mo sofubi micro-run from Obsessed Panda x Toysbian…
The guys over at Toysbian have teamed up with Obsessed Panda for the first official painted run of their gorgeous “San Jiao Mo” sofubi! Dubbed the “Midnight Flower” edition, the super-limited batch of 3 figures have been cast in a GID soft vinyl this time around, each coming with a plethora of Monster Kolor sprays,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Midnight Flower” San Jiao Mo sofubi micro-run from Obsessed Panda x Toysbian…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Eisensquad” keshi from W.H.L.T…
Toy collector-come-designer W.H.L.T is proud to reveal that his debut keshi “Eisensquad” is set to return next week for a special Instagram-only micro release! Designed and sculpted by W.H.L.T, the little guy stands in-scale with classic mini figure lines at around 2″ tall, coming complete with mace, axe and a rather clever removable helmet. ProducedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Eisensquad” keshi from W.H.L.T…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The STGCC exclusive “Army” KISS MY ASS sofubi from Blackbook x David Flores x Hellfire Canyon Club…
Nigo over at BlackBook Toy is proud to reveal that he’s teamed up with HellFire Canyon Club and David Flores for a special STGCC exclusive “Army” KISS MY ASS sofubi! A giant-sized rendition of Flores’ signature Deaths Head Mickey, the 9″ tall piece – 18″ if it wasn’t bent over! – has been produced by BlackBook in an unpainted, matt-finished “armyContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The STGCC exclusive “Army” KISS MY ASS sofubi from Blackbook x David Flores x Hellfire Canyon Club…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Gamaotoko #2 sofubi from TKom…
Sculptural artist Takahiro Komuro aka TKom is proud to reveal that his “Gamaotoko” sofubi has returned this weekend for it’s second 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 brown soft vinyl andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Gamaotoko #2 sofubi from TKom…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Pretty in Pink” Iron Monster sofubi from Miscreation Toys…
Jeremi Rimel over at Miscreation Toys has just unexpectedly released an all-new unpainted colorway of the Iron Monster sofubi in his store! Inspired by Dr Zorka’s robot in the 1939 scifi/ horror B-movie serial “The Phantom Creeps”, the towering 15″ figure was designed by Rimel, digitally sculpted by iamscumbag and produced in Japan courtesy of Grody Shogun. Dubbed the “Pretty in Pink”Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Pretty in Pink” Iron Monster sofubi from Miscreation Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Glow w/Scarf” San Jiao Mo sofubi from Toysbian…
Following a hugely successful debut release last month, up and coming sofubi producer Toysbian are proud to reveal that their “San Jiao Mo” sofubi has returned in a special “Glow w/Scarf” colorway! Featuring a unique exposed muscle design, the pyramid-headed beast has been digitally sculpted by Toysbian, coming in at an impressive 9″ tall withContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Glow w/Scarf” San Jiao Mo sofubi from Toysbian…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Medicom Toy exclusive “Double Think” sofubi from TKom…
Medicom Toy are proud to reveal that they’ve secured an exclusive version of TKom‘s debut sofubi, the jaw-dropping Double Think! Designed/sculpted by TKom’s Takahiro Komuro and produced by Toy Art Gallery, the lumbering 14″ tall figure appears to have been cast in a black soft vinyl for the releases, coming complete with layers of purpleContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Medicom Toy exclusive “Double Think” sofubi from TKom…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Candie Bolton’s custom “Grody Quackers” at Lulubell Toys…
Yep, yet more from legendary toy retailer Lulubell today, as they introduce a special custom run from none other than Candie Bolton… the “I Love Candie” Grody Quackers! Featuring a choice of 3 different heads – bear, elephant or frenchie – each soft vinyl ducky has been treated to a rainbow of metallic sprays courtesyContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Candie Bolton’s custom “Grody Quackers” at Lulubell Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Chewbacca” Star Wars Vintage Sofubi from Medicom Toy…
Medicom Toy are to return to their officially licensed Star Wars Vintage Sofubi line for the seventh instalment this month, taking on infamous bounty hunter Boba Fett in his iconic “Return of the Jedi” colors! Once again sculpted by BearModel, the 1970’s-style figure stands at a lofty 9″ tall, coming complete with articulation in the arms, legs andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Chewbacca” Star Wars Vintage Sofubi from Medicom Toy…”
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