Lee Burbridge over at Bigmantoys has just unveiled his latest mini figure project, taking on one of cult horror flick The Puppet Master’s lead antagonists, the Tunneler! Meticulously realised by Lee in Z-Brush, the digital sculpt follows a similar aesthetic to the classic Kinnikuman/M.U.S.C.L.E line – albeit with Charles Band‘s distinct air of horror –Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Bigmantoys’ “Tunneler” Puppet Master keshi revealed…”
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MAN-E-NEWS// The “Black” and “White” Big Uamou soft vinyl figure from Uamou x Unbox Industries…
First seen at the Hong Kong Toy Fair way back in January (check it here), the “Big Uamou” soft vinyl figure from Uamou x Unbox Industries is now finally up for grabs! A perfectly up-scaled rendition of Uamou’s classic horned mini, the toy-come-art piece stands at just under 12″ tall, coming complete with articulation in theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Black” and “White” Big Uamou soft vinyl figure from Uamou x Unbox Industries…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Scumbags and Superstars’ “Melting Man” Slimeball revealed…
Fresh from the success of the “Slimey Siamese” release last month, the guys over at apparel brand Scumbags and Superstars are proud to present the second figure in their ongoing Slimeballs line, the Melting Man! Based on an original character design from longtime S&S collaborator Sexual Youkai, the suitably gross-looking ball has once again beenContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Scumbags and Superstars’ “Melting Man” Slimeball revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Lowbrow Golem” sofubi from Target Earth…
Hot on the heals of last month’s “Dump Golem” release, sofubi producers Target Earth are proud to reveal the latest figure in their “Freaks Deathmatch” series, the Lowbrow Golem! Said to be inspired by Marmit’s vintage Para Baby Dustman figure, the hideous creature stands at around 11″ tall, coming complete with articulation in the armsContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Lowbrow Golem” sofubi from Target Earth…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Paul Kaiju “Cinema Monster” micro-run revealed…
Fresh from this week’s “Blank Black” release (check it here), Splurrt/Secretoy’s hugely popular Cinema Monster sofubi is set to return as a painted micro-run courtesy of Paul Kaiju soon! Heavily inspired by the golden age of monster flicks – including both Ray Harryhausen’s classic Cyclops and the 2-headed “Galligantua” that graces the iconic cover of 1968′s FamousContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Paul Kaiju “Cinema Monster” micro-run revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Guumon’s “Titanium LED” Oozeball for the Kaiju Mashup group show…
Brian Mahony of Guumon fame has teamed up with the Disarticulators for a very special one-off custom, the “Titanium LED” Oozeball sofubi! Designed by Tru:Tek and sculpted by Zectron, the loving tribute to both Ooze-It and Madballs has been produced in a squishy clear soft vinyl this time around, coming with Guumon’s signature metallic “Titanium”Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Guumon’s “Titanium LED” Oozeball for the Kaiju Mashup group show…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Radioactive Uppercut’s “Freaks, Finks and Spazzes” keshi revealed in-full…
Originally teased here just last week, we can now reveal the debut keshi line from Radioactive Uppercut – Freaks, Finks and Spazzes – in-full! 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 is set to feature a total ofContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Radioactive Uppercut’s “Freaks, Finks and Spazzes” keshi revealed in-full…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The custom Angel Abby x Blackseed “Marshmallow Uncle” sofubi from Joe Whiteford…
We’ve got a bit of a double post here, as not only can we (partially!) reveal the latest collaborative sofubi from Angel Abby and Blackseed – Marshmallow Uncle – but we can also share the very first custom of the toy from none other than Joe Whiteford! Teased in a recent article with FACE magazine (picturedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The custom Angel Abby x Blackseed “Marshmallow Uncle” sofubi from Joe Whiteford…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Test Bite” Leviathan and “Jet Black” Sludge Demon sofubi from Mutant Vinyl Hardcore…
In celebration of his first year working full time in toys, Mutant Vinyl Hardcore‘s Rich Montanari Jr has just unveiled 2 massive releases he has up for grabs over the next few days! First up, we have the first official ru of Leviathan, the “First Bite” edition. Originally seen as a one-off custom at RampageContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Test Bite” Leviathan and “Jet Black” Sludge Demon sofubi from Mutant Vinyl Hardcore…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Black Edition” Maneki Neko resin figure from Sunken World…
Montreal-based artist Max Charlton is proud to reveal the first toy from his new brand Sunken World, the adorable Maneki Neko! Designed, sculpted and produced by Max, the Totoro-esque figure stands at around 3″ tall, coming cast in a black resin and treated to meticulous white and gold hand painted detailing for its first release.Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Black Edition” Maneki Neko resin figure from Sunken World…”
MAN-E-NEWS// New “Kaiju Avilar”, “Fiji Mermaid” and “Chubs” resin figures from Gorgoloid…
Barry Williams aka Gorgoloid is proud to reveal that he’ll have a total of 3 new releases up for grabs in his online store this week! First up, we have the “Glow in the Dark” Kaiju Avilar run. Standing at around 6″ tall, the hand sculpted bird-beasts have been cast up in a GID resinContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// New “Kaiju Avilar”, “Fiji Mermaid” and “Chubs” resin figures from Gorgoloid…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The new “Boryoku Genjin” sofubi from NagNagNag…
Shigeru Arai of NagNagNag has just revealed that the latest iteration of the elusive “Boryoku Genjin” Nag doll will finally be making it’s debut this week! Based on the Nag design seen in Shigeru’s recent YouTube claymation (which was sadly taken down as quick as it was put up!), the incredibly detailed figure appears to standContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The new “Boryoku Genjin” sofubi from NagNagNag…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “My Pet Gergle” sofubi micro-run from Topheroy x Miscreation Toys…
Hot on the heals of the recently announced “Iron Monster” release from Skinner, Jeremi Rimel of Miscreation Toys has teamed up with yet another artist for a limited micro-run, proudly presenting the “My Pet Gergle” sofubi from Topheroy! Based on the artist’s original resin custom created way back in 2013 (check it here), Miscreation’s “Gergle” AutopsyContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “My Pet Gergle” sofubi micro-run from Topheroy x Miscreation Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// TTToy x Hinomaru-ya’s IWA Japan “Chupacabra” sofubi revealed in-full…
Originally teased in prototype form a couple of weeks back, we can now reveal TTToy’s “Chupacabra” sofubi in-full! The fifth figure to feature in the officially-licensed IWA Japan sofubi series, the infamous reptilian has been faithfully realised by TTToy’s Makino-san, standing in-scale with previous releases at around 4.5″ tall and coming with similar articulation in theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// TTToy x Hinomaru-ya’s IWA Japan “Chupacabra” sofubi revealed in-full…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Paul Kaiju x Unbox Industries’ “Mini Mockbat” prototype revealed…
Originally teased in digital form a couple of months back, the new 3D printed “Mockbat” from Paul Kaiju and Unbox Industries has just been revealed in glorious prototype form! Digitally scanned from Paul’s iconic 8″ Mockbat design, the piece has been reduced to around the same scale as your standard action figure at 4″ tall, coming complete withContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Paul Kaiju x Unbox Industries’ “Mini Mockbat” prototype revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Toy Art Gallery’s “Twisted Planet” group show now online…
Following a hugely successful opening over the weekend, Toy Art Gallery are proud to reveal that the remaining pieces from the “Twisted Planet” group show are now up for grabs online! Featuring a whole slew of one-off custom sofubi, limited runs and original paintings, personal highlights include the debut of Jason Harmon’s “Wolf Thing Bat Mother” andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Toy Art Gallery’s “Twisted Planet” group show now online…”
MAN-E-NEWS// DeathCat Toys’ Elder Demons: Series 3 “The Fate” sculpt revealed in-full…
With Elder Demons: Series 2 set to make its keshi debut soon, creator Johan Ulrich over at DeathCat Toys has wasted no time in working on a follow-up, proudly presenting the first female to the cast… The Fate! Once again designed by Johan and sculpted by KtoKto, the mystic beauty features a similar aesthetic to the first 4 characters, standingContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// DeathCat Toys’ Elder Demons: Series 3 “The Fate” sculpt revealed in-full…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Gold Rush” Kiaida-kun & Boomy sofubi from Goccodo…
Fresh from his “Thomas Blue” Astro Unkotsu release back in June, Japanese artist Goccodo is proud to present yet another figure finally available to overseas customers, the “Gold Rush” Kiaida-kun & Boomy sofubi! Designed and sculpted by Goccodo, the stunning figure stands at around 9″ tall, coming complete with 5 points of articulation, alternate Kiaida-kun andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Gold Rush” Kiaida-kun & Boomy sofubi from Goccodo…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Skinner x Miscreation Toys “Iron Monster” micro-run revealed…
“Be careful what you create, because it can UNCREATE YOU!! is that a cool tag line from an old school horror movie or is it some kind of random threat from one of your angry parents? I’ll let you decide…” Legendary artist Skinner has just revealed that he’s the latest to take on Miscreation Toys‘Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Skinner x Miscreation Toys “Iron Monster” micro-run revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Heavyweight” Tatsumi Fujinami and “Revolution” Genichiro Tenryu sofubi from Medicom Toy…
Having delved into the extensive world of WWE over the past year through their highly popular Soft Vinyl Fighting Series, Medicom Toy are proud to reveal that the line will be returning to it’s roots this month with 2 of Japan’s most iconic wrestlers, “The Dragon” Tatsumi Fujinami and Genichiro Tenryu! Beautifully realised by sculptor Noiguramu inContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Heavyweight” Tatsumi Fujinami and “Revolution” Genichiro Tenryu sofubi from Medicom Toy…”
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