The guys over at Lulubell Toys are proud to reveal that they secured 2 huge exclusives from last weekend’s Wonderfestival Summer ’15 for their loyal customers in the West! First up, we have the GID “B-Movie Monster” set from Siccaluna Koubou. Featuring all 4 figures from the series – Frank, Kong, Mummy and Gillman – eachContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Wonderfestival Summer ’15 exclusive “Monster” and “Gama and Ryu” sofubi sets at Lulubell Toys…”
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MAN-E-NEWS// Kearjun x Secret Demon Services’ “Pinky Punky” YouZha micro-run revealed…
Hot on the heals of Krotpong’s offering last week (check it here if you haven’t already), Secret Demon Services is the latest artist to reveal his YouZha micro-run, proudly presenting the “Pinky Punky” edition! Sculpted and produced by China-based toy artist Kearjun, the loving homage to Fulci’s cult horror flick Zombi stands at around 8″Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Kearjun x Secret Demon Services’ “Pinky Punky” YouZha micro-run revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Monster School” sofubi finger puppets from Shikamark…
Sofubi producer Shikamark are proud to introduce their latest sofubi, the “Monster School” finger puppets! Inspired by the silverscreen’s classic monsters as well as Mattel and Bandai’s cult Ma-Ba Zombie toys, the series features a total of 4 figures sculpted with a school-infused theme -“Franken teacher”, plus pupils “Cyclops-kun”, “Medusa-chan” and “Salamander-kun” – each standingContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Monster School” sofubi finger puppets from Shikamark…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Toy Tokyo exclusive “Army Green” Tetsujin 28 sofubi from Siccaluna Koubou…
The guys over at Toy Tokyo are proud to present their latest sofubi exclusive, the “Army Green” Tetsujin 28 from Siccaluna Koubou! Taken from Mitsuteru Yokoyama‘s iconic “Iron Man” manga of the same name, the officially licensed figure stands at just 3.5″ tall, coming complete with articulation in the arms and legs. Produced in an exclusiveContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Toy Tokyo exclusive “Army Green” Tetsujin 28 sofubi from Siccaluna Koubou…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The one-off “Ian the Sewer Creep” micro-run from Coma21 x Hellopike…
It’s been a long time since we last saw poor old Ian the Sewer Creep, so it came with great pleasure this week to find that creator Mikee Riggs aka Coma21 has teamed up with none other than Hellopike for a brand new one-off micro run! Standing at around 7″ of Japanese soft vinyl, theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The one-off “Ian the Sewer Creep” micro-run from Coma21 x Hellopike…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Shibuya” NekoFukurou sofubi from Jeff Soto x BlackBook Toy…
Seeing its last release way back in September last year, the NekoFukurou sofubi from Jeff Soto and BlackBook Toy have finally returned in a special “Shibuya” colorway! Featuring an ingenious stackable design, the stunning 2-faced head sculpt stands at around 6″ tall- an impressive 24″ stack when displayed with the previous “Pink”, “Blue” and “Thunderstorm” editions. Produced byContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Shibuya” NekoFukurou sofubi from Jeff Soto x BlackBook Toy…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Mystery Code” series from Uamou x Minoru Takagi…
“Between the gaps of the universe a hidden code flows mysteriously, connecting space and time. Its entirety cannot be grasped by mere mortals but every once in a while parts of the code find a way to leave an imprint on the elements… These are the unfortunate Uamou that have been struck by this mysterious force.Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Mystery Code” series from Uamou x Minoru Takagi…”
MAN-E-NEWS// New sofubi from Science Patrol available now…
Japan-based artist Science Patrol has just unleashed a whole swathe of new soft vinyl goodness in his store! For all those with a weakness for yokai, kawaii and minis, we bring you a quick rundown of what you guys should be picking up now… Trunkie “Pom’s Night Out”// One of many all-new creations from ScienceContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// New sofubi from Science Patrol available now…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Black” Awesome TV sofubi from Awesome Toy…
Hot on the heals of our exclusive announcement last week, the guys over at Awesome Toy are proud to reveal that their “Awesome TV” is now up for grabs online! Inspired by the Indie Toy scene’s extensive selection of “platform” toys – figures that can be customised – the vintage-styled soft vinyl TV has been fitted withContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Black” Awesome TV sofubi from Awesome Toy…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Freaky Monster Village Series” from Rockin’ Jelly Bean x Blackdots…
Rockin’ Jelly Bean have teamed up with up and coming sofubi producer Blackdots for the release of their latest line of toys, the Freaky Monster Village Series! Featuring a total of 3 mid-szied figures from some of the Japanese indie toy scene’s finest – “Twin Head Skull Bro” from Monster Farm’s Chop, the “Mummy Man” fromContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Freaky Monster Village Series” from Rockin’ Jelly Bean x Blackdots…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Fancy Fluffy” keshi from Chihiro Takigawa…
Japanese artist Chihiro Takigawa is proud to reveal that his “Fancy Fluffy” keshi series will be making its debut at Wonderfestival Summer ’15 this weekend! Featuring 3 sheep characters alongside what appears to be a shepherd, the wonderfully stylised figures come in at around 1″-2″ each. Produced in a mix of blue, green and orangeContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Fancy Fluffy” keshi from Chihiro Takigawa…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Wonderfestival exclusive “Assaji” Buddha sofubi from Yutani Shouten x Tezuka…
Joining the previously posted “Gamuratsuisuto” keshi (check him here if you haven’t already), Yutani Shouten has just revealed yet another figure he’ll be bringing along to Wonderfestival Summer ’15 this weekend, the officially licensed “Assaji” sofubi! Taken from the seminal Osamu Tezuka Manga “Buddha”, the snot nosed youth has been beautifully realised as a 2.75″ tallContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Wonderfestival exclusive “Assaji” Buddha sofubi from Yutani Shouten x Tezuka…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Multi-Face “Da Ma Fukuwarain” Killer Ball from Oriha Kat…
Japan-based toy artist Oriha Kat will be debuting several new toys at Wonderfestival Summer ’15 this weekend, but it was one in particular that caught our eye… the “Da Ma Fukuwarain” Killer Ball! Jumping on the current resurgence of Madball-style figures and gross-out toys, the hand sculpted ball features an authentic multi-faced design similar to Shigeru’s Nagball, comingContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Multi-Face “Da Ma Fukuwarain” Killer Ball from Oriha Kat…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Mutant Vinyl Hardcore x GEEK! “Jyujin”, “Jyugin Omega” and the “Requiemer of Sun and Death” at Wonderfestival Summer 15’…
Teased here last month, we can now reveal that Mutant Vinyl Hardcore has teamed up with GEEK! for painted runs of not just the “Requiemer of Sun and Death”, but both “Jyujin” and “Jyujin Omega” too! Each coming painted up by MVH’s Rich Montanari Jr in stunning metallic sprays on black vinyl, the trio ofContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Mutant Vinyl Hardcore x GEEK! “Jyujin”, “Jyugin Omega” and the “Requiemer of Sun and Death” at Wonderfestival Summer 15’…”
MAN-E-UPDATE// The “Mad Wrestlers” keshi from Monster Island x Disart ToyLabs…
Originally announced right here last month, we can now reveal the Mad Wrestlers from Monster Island x Disart ToyLabs in their final packaging! Heavily inspired by the Weirdballs mini figure off-shoots, these ingenious little guys feature recast and reduced Madball heads that have been kit-bashed with a number of different M.U.S.C.L.E bodies. Featuring a total ofContinue reading “MAN-E-UPDATE// The “Mad Wrestlers” keshi from Monster Island x Disart ToyLabs…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Magi Maleficarum “Sorceror Supreme” resin set from Martinhead Rocks…
Martinhead Rocks has just unleashed a new “Sorceror Supreme” run of his beautiful Magi Maleficarum resin figures in his online store! Designed by Martin and produced in resin by Toy Art Gallery, the set of 3 figures stand at around 4″ tall each, coming hand brushed by the artist in a mesmerising purple, bronze, black and blue paintContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Magi Maleficarum “Sorceror Supreme” resin set from Martinhead Rocks…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Wonderfestival exclusive “F***ing Four Fingers from Terrible Whore…
Terrible Whore has just revealed that his highly sought after F***king Four Fingers sofubi is set to receive its third colorway just in time for Wonderfestival Summer ’15 this weekend! Produced in a glossy red soft vinyl, the towering 10″ tall figure – a twisted homage to Kinnikuman’s Snegator Claw – has been treated to aContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Wonderfestival exclusive “F***ing Four Fingers from Terrible Whore…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Darts” Jungle Fever sofubi from Pop Soda x Restore…
With the original “FOG” Jungle Fever figure going on to become one of the hottest toys of last year, it came with great pleasure today to find that a follow-up – Dart “The Sabre Tiger” – will be making its debut at Wonderfestival Summer ’15 this weekend! Designed by PopSoda and sculpted by RESTORE’s Abe Junnokai, theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Darts” Jungle Fever sofubi from Pop Soda x Restore…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Mirock Toy at Wonderfestival Summer ’15…
Mirock Toy‘s Kaneko Yowohei has just unveiled a ton of new figures he’ll be bringing along to Wonderfestival Summer ’15 this weekend! Featuring a number of Dr Mirock mash-ups including the jaw-dropping Massive Attack you see above, these have been joined by the debut of Mirock’s new 1-part “Idol” figures (check them here if youContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Mirock Toy at Wonderfestival Summer ’15…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Baby Inc x LIQUID BOX” set from Instinct Toy…
Sofubi innovators Instinct Toy have just introduced the latest figure in their ongoing line-up of “Liquid” toys, the rather curious Liquid Box! Standing at around 7″ tall and 4.5″ wide, it appears that the piece has been created as a companion to “Baby Inc”, featuring a removable cap bottom that can be used to either displayContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Baby Inc x LIQUID BOX” set from Instinct Toy…”
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