Hot on the heals of our reveal of the SDCC ’15 exclusive Snybora last week, the guys over at Rotofugi have teamed up with Squibbles Ink and Chris Ryniak for another “Lake Monsters” con release… a special trifecta of one-off “Big Muscamoot” figures! Designed/sculpted by Ryniak and produced in a soft vinyl courtesy of SquibblesContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The SDCC ’15 exclusive “Big Muscamoot” customs from Rotofugi x Squibbles Ink x Chris Ryniak…”
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MAN-E-NEWS// The painted “Red Bean” Dissolution of Smoke: Vol. 2 sofubi from Algangu…
Originally debuting in blank form a few weeks back, the second wave of “Dissolution of Smoke” sofubi from Algangu has finally seen its first painted release! Featuring a total of 3 all-new designs inspired by traditional yokai and 1970’s candy shop playing cards, the figures – a gourd holding monk, a castle and a cycloptic hat –Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The painted “Red Bean” Dissolution of Smoke: Vol. 2 sofubi from Algangu…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Crazy Eyes Cutty” sofubi play set from UhOh Toys…
Aaron over at UhOh Toys is proud to reveal that his “Cutty” Errants mini figure is set to return this week as part of a special “Crazy Eyes” play set release! Featuring the little guy in what appears to be a black soft vinyl this time around, the adorable space bull has been treated toContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Crazy Eyes Cutty” sofubi play set from UhOh Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// New “Tyranbo”, “Soprano” and “Neclong” sofubi from Cojica Toys…
The guys over at Cojica Toys are proud to reveal that their much-loved dino sofubi has returned this week for a slew of new releases! Featuring the mighty Tyranbo in a yellow soft vinyl with gold and blue sprays for just 5,000yen ($41) and Soorano in a red vinyl with metallic blue and silver spraysContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// New “Tyranbo”, “Soprano” and “Neclong” sofubi from Cojica Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Chris Grondin x Scumbags and Superstars’ “Slimey Siamese” Scumball revealed…
Having recently produced Madball-style figures for both Blurble and Mutant Vinyl Hardcore, artist Chris Grondin has teamed up with none other than Scumbags and Superstars to kickstart their long awaited “Scumballs” line… starting with the jaw dropping “Slimey Siamese” you see above! Based on an original character design from longtime S&S collaborator Sexual Youkai, theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Chris Grondin x Scumbags and Superstars’ “Slimey Siamese” Scumball revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “YouZha” vinyl figure from Kearjun…
China-based toy artist Kearjun has just revealed his debut vinyl figure, the horrific YouZha! Inspired by Fulci’s cult horror flick Zombi 2, the hand sculpted undead monstrosity stands at around 8″ tall (TBC) and comes with articulation in the legs, arms and neck. Debuting as part of a unique “trade only” release in an unpaintedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “YouZha” vinyl figure from Kearjun…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Radioactive Uppercut’s SDCC ’15 non-con exclusive “Mock Man” 8-Ball sofubi revealed…
It’s been a long time since we last saw a retail version of Radioactive Uppercut‘s awesome 8-Ball sofubi, so it came with great pleasure today to find that a special SDCC ’15 “non-con” edition will be up for grabs next week! Rather aptly dubbed “Mock Man”, the latest version – a homage to none otherContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Radioactive Uppercut’s SDCC ’15 non-con exclusive “Mock Man” 8-Ball sofubi revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Mishka LA exclusive “F***ing Four Fingers” sofubi from Terrible Whore…
Teased here just a few days back, we can now reveal that the Mishka LA exclusive “F***ing Four Fingers” sofubi from Terrible Whore is set for release next week! Once again produced in a glossy black soft vinyl, the towering 10″ tall figure – a twisted homage to Kinnikuman’s Snegator Claw – has been treated toContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Mishka LA exclusive “F***ing Four Fingers” sofubi from Terrible Whore…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Bipolar Joe” mini figure from Rotten Toys…
Up and coming indie producers Rotten Toys are proud to present the arrival of their second figure, the “Bipolar Joe” mini! Standing at around 3″ tall, the hand sculpted piece features a clever double headed sad/happy design with another gruesome face imbedded in the chest for good measure. Pictured here as the very first resinContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Bipolar Joe” mini figure from Rotten Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Optical Camoflage” Chi-Chi and Nei sofubi from Baketan…
Cherri Polly of creative duo Baketan has just revealed that their latest sofubi – Chi-Chi and Nei – are set to return this week in a special “Optical Camoflage” colorway! Standing at around 4″ tall each, the pair have been produced in a clear soft vinyl this time around, coming with gorgeous color-changing pearlescent spraysContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Optical Camoflage” Chi-Chi and Nei sofubi from Baketan…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Nama Niku x John Black’s skate-themed mini figure series teased…
As if the previously announced Chibi Pachi-Bots weren’t enough, Nama Niku has revealed that he will once again be teaming up with artist John Black for the release of an all-new custom mini figure set! Whilst we don’t have too much information to go on at present, the mini deck propped up alongside the prototype belowContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Nama Niku x John Black’s skate-themed mini figure series teased…”
MAN-E-NEWS// GojiGirl x Novelty Haus x Marmit “G-Fest XXII” exclusive figure set teased..
Super-collector Linda Conrad of ChibiGobiToys has revealed that she’s teaming up with Novelty Haus and Marmit for an exclusive release at premier Godzilla/kaiju con “G-Fest XXII” next weekend! Whilst details are still thin on the ground at present, ongoing teasers have revealed that the release will feature a total of 10 Godzilla figure sets produced byContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// GojiGirl x Novelty Haus x Marmit “G-Fest XXII” exclusive figure set teased..”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Grumble Toy SDCC ’15 exclusives at Rotofugi…
Rotofugi are proud to announce that they’ve teamed up with Canadian duo Grumble Toy for a whole host of exclusives that’ll be up for grabs at their SDCC ’15 booth in just over a weeks time! Featuring all 6 figures from the pair’s current line up – NekoMimi, Chuo-Cho, Chubby Tough, Wormrah, Ishigon and IlithContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Grumble Toy SDCC ’15 exclusives at Rotofugi…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The SDCC exclusive MOTU “Stage 1 Prototype Set” 3.75″ action figures from Super7…
“When you think of the He-Man and Masters of the Universe Action Figures from the 80’s, you instantly imagine a genre defining toy style packed with big muscles and even bigger playsets. But what if there was more to the story? What if a toy sculptor had started from a different point of view before changingContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The SDCC exclusive MOTU “Stage 1 Prototype Set” 3.75″ action figures from Super7…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The new “Two Faced” Mr Melty figure from Buff Monster…
Graffiti artist-come-toy designer Buff Monster is proud to reveal that his Mr Melty figure will be making a return this week with an all-new “Two Faced” head sculpt! A little different from previous releases, the 3.5″ tall figure is set to come with a head produced in Japanese soft vinyl and a body that hasContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The new “Two Faced” Mr Melty figure from Buff Monster…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Instinct Toy’s “Ice Liquid: Series 4” at Angel Abby…
Hong Kong-based retailer Angel Abby are proud to reveal that they’ve secured a limited amount of Instinct Toy‘s Ice Liquid: Series 4 sofubi! Produced in a clear soft vinyl, the little balls are available in a choice of 7 different colorways – including Clear Rainbow, Muscat Grape and Ocean Peach – for $20 each, whilstContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Instinct Toy’s “Ice Liquid: Series 4” at Angel Abby…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Eric So x Unbox Industries’ “Mazinger-Z” vinyl figure revealed…
Art toy legend Eric So has teamed up with Unbox Industries for his own officially-licensed take on Go Nagai’s iconic Mazinger-Z! Offering up a totally unique, chunky look for the classic Japanese super robot, Eric’s bulbous design comes in at an impressive 18.5″ of fully articulated, rotocast vinyl. Pictured here in the initial “OG” colorway – handContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Eric So x Unbox Industries’ “Mazinger-Z” vinyl figure revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Uncut’s “Maniac Cop” Splatter Retsuden keshi teased…
Yet another keshi outfit that we can’t get enough of at the moment, Uncut have just revealed that a third figure in their ongoing “Splatter Retsuden” series will be ready by the end of the summer! Inspired by cult horror flick Maniac Cop’s lead protagonist, the Bikkuriman-style keshi appears to be the same size as theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Uncut’s “Maniac Cop” Splatter Retsuden keshi teased…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Mutant Vinyl Hardcore’s “Requiemer of Sun and Death” painted run teased…
Having worked on a run of “Jyujin” sofubi for Rotofugi last year, Rich Montanari Jr over at Mutant Vinyl Hardcore has revealed that he’s taken on yet another must have figure from GEEK! – the Requiemer of Sun and Death – for his latest third party release! Designed by GEEK! and sculpted by Pico Pico, the figure, inspired by theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Mutant Vinyl Hardcore’s “Requiemer of Sun and Death” painted run teased…”
MAN-E-NEWS// FTWR Toy’s new “Zombie Army” keshi teased…
Having had continued success with their debut “Zombie Army” keshi, the guys behind FTWR Toy are proud to reveal that a revised version is in the works and should be available to purchase soon! Once again sculpted by the artist behind the original Neclos Fortress keshi, the figure appears to be in very much theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// FTWR Toy’s new “Zombie Army” keshi teased…”
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