The guys over at KT Soft Vinyl have teamed up with Medicom Toy to resurrect one of their most loved figures after over 4 decades since it’s first release… the Atomic Kong mini! Originally created in the 1970’s by a small, unnamed factory in Japan, the 4.7″ piece has been joined by an all-new “Giant” sizedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Atomic Kong “Black” sofubi set from KT Soft Vinyl x Medicom Toy…”
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MAN-E-NEWS// The “Thomas Blue” Astro Unkotsu sofubi from Goccodo…
Originally teased here last week, the “Thomas Blue” Astro Unkotsu sofubi from Goccodo will finally be up for grabs later this week! Produced in a blue soft vinyl inspired by cult kids show Thomas the Tank Engine, the lumbering 10″ tall astronaught has been treated to a number of silver, purple, flesh and gold sprays completeContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Thomas Blue” Astro Unkotsu sofubi from Goccodo…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Independence Day” Despair mini figure from Adam Quesnell x Stand Up Records…
“Despair is a demon from the 10th Circle of Hell; the level where people who make bad cinematic adaptations of classic toy properties are flayed for eternity. Not your average demon, Despair suffers from severe anxiety disorder and crippling depression. Satan himself even banished Despair from Hell for being a major bummer… Cast out uponContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Independence Day” Despair mini figure from Adam Quesnell x Stand Up Records…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Diavolo” sofubi preorder from Touma…
Touma is proud to announce the arrival of his latest sofubi, the sinister Diavolo! Featuring the familiar skull design seen in the artist’s earlier works, the highly textured piece stands a little taller than his signature Knuckle Bear sofubi at 8″, coming with a total of 6 different parts and 5 points of articulation. PicturedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Diavolo” sofubi preorder from Touma…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Paul Kaiju’s Biter Fish “tub toy” sofubi proto revealed…
Paul Kaiju has just unveiled a finished clay prototype for a beast that we reckon’ll prove more than a match for Atlantean-terror King Jinx, the jaw-dropping Biter Fish! Whilst little is known about the figure at present, it would appear that the mini-mid sized figure has been inspired by vintage “tub toys” (toys that can be played inContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Paul Kaiju’s Biter Fish “tub toy” sofubi proto revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Beats Series’ “2000XL” resin figure from Patrick Wong…
Resin artist Patrick Wong is proud to present the fourth instalment in his ongoing Beats Series, the awesome 2000XL! Plotting the genealogy of key beat samplers from the late 80s to 2009 such as the SP1200 and Maschine – marking the beginning, evolution, and end of music sampling hardware – the series’ final figure focuses on oneContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Beats Series’ “2000XL” resin figure from Patrick Wong…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Gargamel Mini Custom Show at Angel Abby announced…
The guys over at Angel Abby are honoured to reveal that their Hong Kong-based store is set to play host to Gargamel‘s latest Mini Custom Show later this week! Whilst information is still thin on the ground at present we’re guessing that the pictured one-off Deathra and Garudan will be joined by a number of otherContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Gargamel Mini Custom Show at Angel Abby announced…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Mutant Vinyl Hardcore’s “Grinning Death Ball” and one-off customs for “Clash of the Titans” show revealed…
Originally teased as a work in progress sculpt at the tail end of last month, the incredible “Grinning Death Ball” (originally the Sludgie Mad Ball) from Chris Dondin and Mutant Vinyl Hardcore has just received it’s first paint test ahead of it’s debut release soon! Designed and sculpted by Chris based on MVH’s original Sludge Demon – along with aContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Mutant Vinyl Hardcore’s “Grinning Death Ball” and one-off customs for “Clash of the Titans” show revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Splurrt’s “Puppoo the Evil Unchi” sofubi proto revealed…
Sometimes bad dogs make bad poops. When neglected the perfect mix of elements, fertilizers, pollutants, air born pathogens, etc. can cause the bacteria to mutate, creating… Puppoo the Evil Unchi! Inspired by the past 6 months of walking his new puppy – and presumably cleaning up some mutant turds in its wake – the latestContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Splurrt’s “Puppoo the Evil Unchi” sofubi proto revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Cure Toys’ “Dokuro King” Boogie Man sofubi teased…
Cure Toys have just revealed that their much loved Boogie Man sofubi is set to receive the Dokuro King treatment soon in a homage colorway inspired by Takara’s classic toy. Produced in a familiar clear purple vinyl with silver sprays, black detailing and some marbled GID guts for good measure, we can only assume thatContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Cure Toys’ “Dokuro King” Boogie Man sofubi teased…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Elegab’s June lottery sales…
The mighty Elegab is proud to present his latest round of monthly lottery sales! Upping the ante, a total of 4 different figures are up for grabs this time around – smog monster “Hedogon”, coming in a black vinyl with metallic sprays, tunnel kaiju “Tonneran”, produced in an orange vinyl with metallic sprays, old favouriteContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Elegab’s June lottery sales…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The SDCC exclusive “Dester Commando” sofubi from Star Case x DKE Toys…
The guys over at DKE Toys have once again secured a ton of exclusives for SDCC next month, the first to be revealed coming in the form of these awesome “Dester Commando” figures from Star Case! Taken from ongoing knock-off Star Wars line “Star Convoy”, the 6″ tall Stormtrooper-inspired sofubi has been treated to 3 handContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The SDCC exclusive “Dester Commando” sofubi from Star Case x DKE Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Cestoda” sofubi preorder from Miscreation Toys x Toy Art Gallery…
It’s been months in the offing, but the gargantuan “Cestoda” sofubi from Miscreation Toys and Toy Art Gallery is finally here! Designed by Miscreation’s Jeremi Rimel, digitally sculpted by iamscumbag and produced in a Japanese soft vinyl courtesy of TAG, the huge figure stands at an impressive 14″ tall and the same wide, coming completeContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Cestoda” sofubi preorder from Miscreation Toys x Toy Art Gallery…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Rampage Toys x Mutant Vinyl Hardcore x Skull Head Butt’s “Hag-X” and “Dark Side Hunter-X” sofubi revealed…
Continuing his ongoing relationship with Skull Head Butt, Jon Malmstedt over at Rampage Toys has teamed up with Mutant Vinyl Hardcore to produce 2 all-new head sculpts for their ever popular “X” series! Featuring a Skeletor-inspired witch going by the name of Hag from Rampage and a sinister six-eyed alien called Dark Side Hunter from MVH, the pairContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Rampage Toys x Mutant Vinyl Hardcore x Skull Head Butt’s “Hag-X” and “Dark Side Hunter-X” sofubi revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Domino Jack” and “Gogas” micro-runs from Mechavirus…
Following our reveal last week, we can now announce full release details for Mechavirus‘ Domino Jack micro-run! Limited to an edition of just 3, the Paul Kaiju-created sofubi have each been treated to unique camo-style Monster Kolor sprays as well as a number of Todd’s signature “mecha” enhancements. Priced at $360 each plus shipping, the trioContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Domino Jack” and “Gogas” micro-runs from Mechavirus…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Vinyl Pulse’s 10th Anniversary Exclusive “Camo” Space Mode Man sofubi from Itokin Park…
Fresh from our reveal of Vinyl Pulse‘s 10th Anniversary exclusive “Astronaut” sofubi earlier in the week, we can now reveal that the industry-leading toy blog has teamed up with Itokin Park‘s Kazu-san for yet another celebratory release, the “Camo” Space Mode Man! Standing at around 3.5″ tall, the beautifully realised figure has once again beContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Vinyl Pulse’s 10th Anniversary Exclusive “Camo” Space Mode Man sofubi from Itokin Park…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Kto Kto’s “Unpainted Grey” Kaibutsu Series overseas sale…
Aside from limited releases through both Toy Art Gallery and DeathCat Toys, it’s proven extremely difficult to track down Kto Kto‘s Kaibutsu Series here in the West since its release last year… well not anymore dear monster lovers, as the artist is proud to announce his first overseas sale! Inspired by a mix of both classic monsterContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Kto Kto’s “Unpainted Grey” Kaibutsu Series overseas sale…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Canine Lupis” resin figure from MM Toys…
After months on the drawing board, the jaw-dropping “Canine Lupis” resin figure from MM Toys is finally making its debut this week! The fourth figure in the team’s horror infused series of teeth monsters, the huge werewolf-like beast has been hand sculpted by Maren Seibold and roto-cast by husband Mark “HipHopRobot” Bentley, standing at an impressive 10″ tall andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Canine Lupis” resin figure from MM Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Chibi Pachi-Bot: Deadly Rays of Death” keshi from Nama Niku x Eric Nilla x John Black…
Originally teased here way back in April, the “Chibi Pachi-Bot: Deadly Rays of Death” keshi mini series from Nama Niku will finally see the light of day soon courtesy of Gargamel/Mitari! Meticulously kit-bashed by Nama from a variety of different vintage keshi mini figures, the quartet – Alpha Minus, Omega Trois, Koroshiya Zelph and Kolob Infinito –Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Chibi Pachi-Bot: Deadly Rays of Death” keshi from Nama Niku x Eric Nilla x John Black…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Classic” Zombo action figure from Retroband x Unbox Industries x 2000AD…
Originally debuting as an unpainted GID proto as part of Free Comic Book Day last month, the official, 2000ad licensed “Zombo” figure from Retroband and Unbox Industries will finally see it’s first online release in an OG “Classic” colorway this weekend! Based on the human-zombie hybrid originally created by Al Ewing and Henry Flint, the character – a star ofContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Classic” Zombo action figure from Retroband x Unbox Industries x 2000AD…”
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