It’s been a while in coming, but the guys over at Lulubell Toys are proud to reveal that the first painted colorway of their monumental Françios le Grand” sofubi – the “Man in Red” edition – is now up for grabs online! Standing at just under 16″ tall, the Grody Shogun-designed, Jetture Handsome Taro-sculpted figureContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Man in Red” Françios le Grand sofubi from Lulubell Toys…”
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MAN-E-NEWS// The Devils Head Productions x Micfits “Alavaka” release announced…
Devils Head Productions have teamed up with the punk rock underground experience know as The Micfits to give you an awesome Disney themed treat… presenting the Maleficent tribute release! Featuring DHP’s Alavaka sofubi painted in metallic tones to mimic the classic villain from the 1959 animated feature “Sleeping Beauty”, the release is also set toContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Devils Head Productions x Micfits “Alavaka” release announced…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The officially licensed “Ultraman” vinyl figure from Playtoy x Unbox Industries…
The guys over at Unbox Industries have joined forces with up and coming toy producers Playtoy for an officially licensed, soft vinyl rendition of Tsuburaya’s Ultraman! Inspired by Bullmark’s classic chunky aesthetic, the iconic tokustsu character has been 3D sculpted by Unbox’s digital team, standing at just under 10″ tall and coming with a removable maskContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The officially licensed “Ultraman” vinyl figure from Playtoy x Unbox Industries…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Are You F***ing Zombie?” sofubi minis from Restore…
“There was an epidemic called “Zombing” in Neo Japan world. Experienced an unknown phenomenon that all of the people begin to become identical faces and lose their individuality. Common point among people who infected with the disease was that it was only modern poeple who have depended on convenient “STUFF” which some company churned out…” FollowingContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Are You F***ing Zombie?” sofubi minis from Restore…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Wonderfestival exclusive “TV-kun” sofubi from MeeMie…
Having had continued success with their various keshi figures over the past year or so, the guys behind MeeMie are proud to reveal that they’ve secured a one-day license for the release of their debut self-produced sofubi, the adorable TV-kun! Taken from famed Manga artist Shigeru Mizuki’s extensive cast of youkai-inspired creatures, the boy –Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Wonderfestival exclusive “TV-kun” sofubi from MeeMie…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The one-off custom “Gergle” Autopsy Babies from Mechavirus…
Continuing his recent onslaught of custom drops, Todd Robertson aka Mechavirus has taken on a round of Miscreation Toys‘ “Gergle” Autopsy Baby sofubi for yet another online release later this week! Produced in what appears to be a bright blue soft vinyl, the 9″ tall figures have each been lavished with layers of Monster KolorContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The one-off custom “Gergle” Autopsy Babies from Mechavirus…”
MAN-E-NEWS// New Plaseebo “Night Gamer” customs from Gorgoloid…
Plaseebo continues his ongoing team up with Gorgoloid‘s Barry Williams, proudly presenting a trifecta of “Night Gamer” one-off customs from the artist! First up, we have the awesome “Hawaiian Dino Gamer”. A 6″ tall mash-up of Plaseebo’s Night Gamer, an M1 Gorugosu head and a pair of resin cast hands, the beast has been treatedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// New Plaseebo “Night Gamer” customs from Gorgoloid…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The return of Monstrehero…
Cliff and Sean – the guys behind legendary resin casting studio Monstrehero – are proud to reveal that they’ll be making a long-awaited return later on today with a whole heap of new goodies for their online store! Whilst details are still thin on the ground at present, we’ll be keeping our fingers crossed thatContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The return of Monstrehero…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Wonderfestival Summer ’15 exclusive “Ace Robo” and “Kappa Kid” sofubi from Comet Debris…
Koji Harmon over at Comet Debris is set to bring a ton of exclusive figures to Wonderfestival Summer ’15 this coming weekend, the first to be revealed coming in the form of these gorgeous Ace Robos and Kappa Kids! Produced in a clear purple vinyl and treated to minimal masked black sprays and internal glitterContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Wonderfestival Summer ’15 exclusive “Ace Robo” and “Kappa Kid” sofubi from Comet Debris…”
MAN-E-NEWS// New Dune “Ratfink” sofubi at BlackBook Toy…
Quickly becoming the go-to place for all things Ed Roth, BlackBook Toy have secured yet another round of Dune‘s awesome Rat Fink sofubi! Up for grabs in 3 different colorways this time around – black sprays on red vinyl, purple and green sprays on mint vinyl and, our favourite, blue and yellow sprays on clearContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// New Dune “Ratfink” sofubi at BlackBook Toy…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Louie Chavez’ Nuke Beach “Gross Out Mini Mutations” announced…
Wasting no time since the release of his first Nuke Beach mini figures “Fukushiman” and “Chum Bucket” last week, Louie Chavez aka Slimetime is proud to announce the arrival of an all-new sub series, the Gross Out Mini Mutations! Standing at around a third of the size of the standard figures at 1″ tall, theseContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Louie Chavez’ Nuke Beach “Gross Out Mini Mutations” announced…”
MAN-E-NEWS// DRWG’s Bikkuriman-inspired “Secret Chief” keshi sculpt teased…
The guys behind new UK-based outfit DRWG have just unveiled a work in progress image of the first figure in their debut line of keshi, the Secret Chiefs! First seen in companion publication “Secret Chiefs Zine: Vol. 1″, the series is set to feature a total of 3 Bikkuriman-inspired designs, the first coming in the form ofContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// DRWG’s Bikkuriman-inspired “Secret Chief” keshi sculpt teased…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Lemon” and “Lime” Robo Top resin spinning top from Inami Toyland…
Debuting to huge success at myplasticheart back in April, the “Robo Top” resin spinning top from Inami Toyland‘s Kevin Nam returns for a special summertime release! Coming in at around 2″ tall by 2″ wide, the fully working, hand sculpted spinning top features an ingenious “rock, paper, scissors” style mechanic, with each of the robot’s handsContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Lemon” and “Lime” Robo Top resin spinning top from Inami Toyland…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Scumbags and Superstars’ “Slimey Siamese” Slimeball lottery…
Previously teased here just a couple of weeks back, the first figure from apparel brand Scumbags and Superstars‘ Slimeball series – the “Slimey Siamese” – is now finally up for grabs via e-mail lottery! Based on an original character design from longtime S&S collaborator Sexual Youkai, the suitably gross-looking ball had been hand sculpted by artist Chris Grondin atContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Scumbags and Superstars’ “Slimey Siamese” Slimeball lottery…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Wonderfestival exclusive “Gonbi” Ikki keshi from Newtervision…
Having had continued success with their “Karnov” keshi last year, Newtervision are proud to reveal that they’ve secured yet another one-day license for Wonderfestival Summer ’15, taking on Sunsoft’s cult scrolling action game “Ikki” (Riot)! Based on lead protagonist “Gonbi”, the little guy has been faithfully recreated in the classic keshi style, standing at around 2.5″ tallContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Wonderfestival exclusive “Gonbi” Ikki keshi from Newtervision…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The one-off custom “Eyezon” kaiju from Mechavirus…
Todd Robertson aka Mechavirus has just revealed that he’ll have a pair of one-off custom Max Toy “Eyezon” figures up for grabs this week! Standing at around 9″ tall and featuring articulation in the legs, arms and waist, the pair have been produced in a black soft vinyl, coming in a rich tapestry of uniqueContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The one-off custom “Eyezon” kaiju from Mechavirus…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Wonderfestival exclusive “Guy” Kiaidakun sofubi from Punk Drunkers x Goccodo…
Japanese lifestyle brand Punk Drunkers have teamed up with Goccodo for an exclusive version of his highly sought after Kiaidakun sofubi! Featuring the figures’ standard vintage-styled body, this latest version ditches both the original and “Boomy” heads for one inspired by Punk Drunkers’ signature “Guy” mascot. Produced in what appears to be a black softContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Wonderfestival exclusive “Guy” Kiaidakun sofubi from Punk Drunkers x Goccodo…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Wonderfestival exclusive Kaibutsuya “Kesagake” sofubi from Rampage Toys…
Jon Malmstedt of Rampage Toys will be descending upon Wonderfestival Summer ’15 next weekend with a whole load of original sofubi, custom one-offs and painted runs, the latest to be revealed coming in the form of this gorgeous Kaibutsuya Kesagake! Standing at a lofty 10.5″ tall and featuring 4 points of articulation, the menacing grizzly has been produced in a brightContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Wonderfestival exclusive Kaibutsuya “Kesagake” sofubi from Rampage Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Wonderfestival exclusive “Evil MC” sofubi from Ron English x Blackbook Toy…
Having seen extremely limited runs in unpainted black and white soft vinyl, BlackBook Toy‘s latest collaboration with Ron English and Popaganda – Evil Mc – is finally set to receive its first (semi) painted coloway just in time for Wonderfestival Summer ’15 next week! Based on the reoccurring character seen in many of English’s paintings, the sinister-looking fast foodContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Wonderfestival exclusive “Evil MC” sofubi from Ron English x Blackbook Toy…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Unbox Industries’ “Bad Brain” Gummi mini figure revealed…
Joining the previously teased “Evil Hand”, Unbox Industries are proud to reveal that their ever popular “Bad Brain” figure is also set for a “Gummi” release soon! Originally seeing the light of day as a fully-fledged vinyl figure in October last year, the Nickelodeon-esque design has been 3D sculpted and then reduced by Unbox’s digitalContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Unbox Industries’ “Bad Brain” Gummi mini figure revealed…”
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