“SMD5 is from a breed of monsters known as Star Eaters, this particular individual has been domesticated and put to industrial use. SMD5’s natural heavy armour and strength make him well suited for deep space mining operations. A few modifications to his mouth (rock crushing metal jaws) and breathing apparatus turn him into the ultimateContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Mixed-Part” Space Mining Division 5 vinyl figure from Jeff Lamm x Unbox Industries…”
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MAN-E-NEWS// The “Gunkanjima X-1” one-off custom sofubi from Plaseebo…
Bob Conge aka Plaseebo kindly shares details of his latest one-off creation, the awesome Gunkanjima X-1! The latest Plaseebo figure to utilise the Skull Head Butt “X” body, “Gunkanjima” features an all-new resin cast head, coming fitted with a pair of power tubes that run from the body to the head, dolls eye inserts, asContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Gunkanjima X-1” one-off custom sofubi from Plaseebo…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Skullmark’s “Commander Rookie” and “Commander Klop” sofubi at Toy Underground…
Continuing their onslaught of monthly releases, Hong Kong-based sofubi producers SKULLMARK have just unveiled latest figures in their debut line “Galaxy Commanders”, Commander Rookie and Commander Klop! Directly inspired by obscure 1977 action figure line “Starroid Raiders” from Tomland, the 9” tall Rookie (or is that Wookie?!) and Klop come with the same standard body design as the previously releasedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Skullmark’s “Commander Rookie” and “Commander Klop” sofubi at Toy Underground…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Vignette exclusive “Quackula” sofubi from Healeymade x Shirahama Toy…
The guys over at Japanese retailer Vignette are proud to reveal that they’ve secured an exclusive version of Healeymade‘s awesome Quackula sofubi! Based on the artist’s original custom bootleg release – a loving tribute to both Count Duckula and Universal Monsters – the Naoya Ikeda-sculpted figure stands just shy of 7″ tall and comes with a totalContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Vignette exclusive “Quackula” sofubi from Healeymade x Shirahama Toy…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The first painted “Woebegone Mamilla” sofubi from Psycho Scimitar…
Originally debuting way back in June, the “Woebegone Mamilla” sofubi from Psycho Scimitar will finally see its first painted release this weekend! After over a year of teasers and reveals, the highly anticipated “Woebegone Mamilla” sofubi from Psycho Scimitar will finally be making it’s debut this week! Designed and sculpted by Alex Gavryushenko, the “miserable nipple” stands at 8″Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The first painted “Woebegone Mamilla” sofubi from Psycho Scimitar…”
MAN-E-NEWS// New “Skulltula Gaikotyu” sofubi minis at Jungle…
Japanese toy retailer and producer Jungle have just revealed that they’ll have a whole slew of new “Skulltula Gaikotyu” sofubi minis up for grabs this weekend! Featuring over 10 previously unreleased colorways and editions for the adorable little guy, the release is set to feature “Gentlemen” versions complete with moustache, top hat and cane, tieContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// New “Skulltula Gaikotyu” sofubi minis at Jungle…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Power Claw” custom mini figure from Iconoclast Toys…
Manny X Romero has revealed that he’ll be unleashing a whole swathe of new mini figures into the Iconoclast Toys store later today, including s personal favourite of ours, the retro-tastic Power Claw! The perfect marriage of vintage gaming and toys, the little guy has been bootlegged from M.U.S.C.L.E/Kinnikuman’s infamous “Claw” keshi, coming complete withContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Power Claw” custom mini figure from Iconoclast Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Mechavirus Vs. Paul Kaiju” custom sale announced…
With his Domino Jack run recently selling out in a matter of seconds, Todd Robertson aka Mechavirus is proud to reveal that he’ll be taking on a whole load more of Paul Kaiju‘s creations as part of a special “Vs” custom Salerno his store this weekend! Due to be split up into 2 “rounds”, theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Mechavirus Vs. Paul Kaiju” custom sale announced…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Pastel” Plague Oracle, Wilbur and Jiangshi Acolyte from Daniel Yu…
Singapore-based artist Daniel Yu is proud to announce that 3 of his most popular resin figures will be returning this week for a special pastel-themed release! Featuring the Jiangshi Acolyte in an unpainted pastel purple for $20, Wilbur in a pastel green for $30 and The Plague Oracle – complete with 3 interchangeable accessories –Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Pastel” Plague Oracle, Wilbur and Jiangshi Acolyte from Daniel Yu…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Blue Armor” Legion of Doom sofubi from Medicom Toy…
Whilst we already featured the newly released “The Dragon” Tatsumi Fujinami and Genichiro Tenryu sofubi earlier in the month (check them here), Medicom Toy have just unleashed yet more figures in their ongoing Soft Vinyl Fighting Series, bringing back the Legion of Doom in a special edition “Blue Armor” colorway! Near identical to the original release seenContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Blue Armor” Legion of Doom sofubi from Medicom Toy…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Nama Niku x John Black’s “Skull God Dude” Sidewalk Surfer keshi set at the Gravy Mini Shop and Gallery…
Originally teased right here way back in June, we can now reveal that the awesome “Skull God Dude” custom keshi from Nama Niku and John Black will be making it’s debut soon! Meticulously kit-bashed and re-sculpted by Nama using a variety of classic mini figures, the “Sidewalk Surfer” has been cast up by John in aContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Nama Niku x John Black’s “Skull God Dude” Sidewalk Surfer keshi set at the Gravy Mini Shop and Gallery…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Bad Attic’s “Two Face Todd” Trouballz sofubi available now…
Extensively featured right here on Man-E-Toys since it’s announcement back in June, we can now reveal that the “Two Face Todd” sofubi from Bad Attic Toys is finally up for grabs! The first to feature in the ongoing Madball-inspired “Trouballz” line, the gruesome figure comes in at an authentically scaled 3″ wide, featuring a two faced, gross-out designContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Bad Attic’s “Two Face Todd” Trouballz sofubi available now…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Dune’s “Standard Version” Rat Fink sofubi at BlackBook Toy…
Continuing their onslaught of licensed Ed Roth sofubi, the guys over at BlackBook Toy are proud to reveal that they’ve secured a limited batch of Dune‘s new Rat Fink figure! Featuring the same incredible level of detail seen in previous releases (check them here), the wonderfully realised sofubi stands at an impressive 9″ tall, coming meticulouslyContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Dune’s “Standard Version” Rat Fink sofubi at BlackBook Toy…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Red Rub” Vertebrata sofubi from Paul Kaiju x BLObPUS x TAG…
The wait is finally over… Hot on the heals of last month’s “Painted Purple” Slugbeard release, the guys over at Toy Art Gallery are proud to reveal that the “Red Rub” Vertebrata from Paul Kaiju x BLObPUS is finally seeing the light of day this week! Standing at approximately 8″ tall and coming with articulationContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Red Rub” Vertebrata sofubi from Paul Kaiju x BLObPUS x TAG…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “First Kaiju” sofubi from Play Studio…
Hong Kong-based toy outfit Play Studio are proud to announce the debut of their first ever sofubi today, the awesome First Kaiju! Drawing inspiration from some of tokusatsu’s finest beasts, the beautifully sculpted creature has been designed and hand sculpted by the Play Studio team, standing at just under 4.5″ tall and coming with 3Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “First Kaiju” sofubi from Play Studio…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “European Tour Edition” Captain Tsubasa vinyl figure from Unbox x Koushoudo…
Unbox Industries are proud to reveal that their collaborative figure with Koushoudo Limited – the officially licensed “Captain Tsubasa” – has just received an all new “European Tour” colorway! Based on the classic football manga from Yoichi Takahashi, the vintage sofubi-style figure has been designed by Koushoudo, coming in at around 8.5″ tall and featuring 5 pointsContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “European Tour Edition” Captain Tsubasa vinyl figure from Unbox x Koushoudo…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Gold”, “Silver” and “Bronze” Real Uamou sofubi from Uamou x RealxHead…
The team over at Uamou are proud to reveal that their monumental collaboration with RealxHead – the Real Uamou – has returned in a trio of new metallic colorways! Standing at around 9″ tall and sporting 5 points of articulation, the stunning figure has been treated to solid “Gold”, “Silver” and “Bronze” sprays courtesy ofContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Gold”, “Silver” and “Bronze” Real Uamou sofubi from Uamou x RealxHead…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Salamander and Byron” retailer exclusive set from Koraters x T9G…
Fresh from their recent “SxT Taipei” show at Singapore’s Paradise earlier in the month, Koraters‘ Shoko Nakazawa and T9G are proud to reveal that they’re teaming up once more for an all-new Salamander x Byron retailer exclusive set! Produced in what appears to be a flesh-tone soft vinyl this time around, the pair – coming in atContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Salamander and Byron” retailer exclusive set from Koraters x T9G…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The one-off “Gero x Uneasy Joe” mash-ups from Slave One x STKL…
Slave One has just revealed that he’s teaming up with STKL for a special one-off release next month! Whilst details are still thin on the ground at present, it would appear that the drop is set to feature a number of “Uneasy Joe” customs as well mash-ups utilising the “Gero” body, all coming beautifully painted inContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The one-off “Gero x Uneasy Joe” mash-ups from Slave One x STKL…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Red Menace” Mongo-Lion sofubi from Lamour Supreme x Super7…
Originally making an appearance as an SDCC ’15 exclusive last month, Lamour Supreme is proud to reveal that he has a limited number of “Red Menace” Mongo-Lion sofubi available right now! Standing at around 6″ tall and featuring articulation in the arms, waist and head, the figure has been produced by Super7 in a brightContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Red Menace” Mongo-Lion sofubi from Lamour Supreme x Super7…”
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