Koji Harmon over at Comet Debris has just announced something special for all you Kappa fans out there, the Custom Grab Bag release! Set to feature unique hand painted versions of both Kappa Shonen and Kappa Kid sofubi, the randomly assorted bags are due to touch down for a discounted sum (TBC) on the Comet DebrisContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Comet Debris’ Custom Kappa Grab Bags announced…”
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MAN-E-NEWS// Science Patrol’s “Karakasa” sofubi prototype revealed…
Realising that one of the most common yokai in Japanese folk lore – the tsukumogami* known as Karakasa – has seen surprisingly few renditions in toy form, Science Patrol have decided to redress the balance with their very own take on the cycloptic umbrella ghost! Pictured here as a finished wax prototype, the little guyContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Science Patrol’s “Karakasa” sofubi prototype revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Sludgie Mad Ball” from Mutant Vinyl Hardcore x Chris Dondin announced…
Rich Montanari Jr over at Mutant Vinyl Hardcore has revealed that he’s teaming up with artist Chris Dondin for an all-new release… the Sludgie Mad Ball! Designed and sculpted by Chris based on MVH’s original Sludge Demon – along with a little nod to the DX in the form of a skull located on theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Sludgie Mad Ball” from Mutant Vinyl Hardcore x Chris Dondin announced…”
MAN-E-NEWS// FTWR Toy’s “Zombie Army” keshi international sale…
Originally debuting at Wonderfestival back in February, the “Zombie Army” keshi from up and coming keshi outfit FTWR Toy is finally available worldwide! Based on FTWR’s recent Bikkuriman-style sticker release, the ingenious 2.5″ tall design comes complete with a couple of neat design features inspired by knock-off kinkeshi- an embedded blade in the shoulder and a lead pipe thatContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// FTWR Toy’s “Zombie Army” keshi international sale…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Mab Greaves x Blurble “Illuminati Doughnut Sparrow” resin figures…
With the first round releasing to instant sell-out success early last year, Mab Greaves is proud to reveal that she’s been hard at work on a new batch of Blurble‘s Sparrow resin figures! Entitled the “Illuminati Doughnut Sparrows”, the fun little guys – digitally sculpted by iamscumbag and cast by Dubose Art – have been treated toContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Mab Greaves x Blurble “Illuminati Doughnut Sparrow” resin figures…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Sterling North” and “Rascal Raccoon” World Masterpiece Theatre sofubi from Mirock Toy x Medicom Toy…
Mirock Toy have teamed up with Medicom for their latest officially licensed series, this time around taking on Nippon Animation’s classic 70’s anime, World Masterpiece Theatre. Kicking things off with a bang, the guys have decided to focus on one of the most popular cartoons in the series, “Rascal Raccoon”, an adaption of iconic authorContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Sterling North” and “Rascal Raccoon” World Masterpiece Theatre sofubi from Mirock Toy x Medicom Toy…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Hellopike’s custom one-off “Mini Unchiman and His Septic Tank”…
Joining a whole slew of new works in his store, artist Hellopike dishes up one of the most inspired sofubi one-offs we’ve seen in a long time, the hilarious “Mini Unchiman and His Septic Tank” custom mash-up! Featuring a Max Toy “Kaiju Tank” with a removable Paul Kaiju “Unchiman” gacha mounted on the back turret with magnets, the stunningContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Hellopike’s custom one-off “Mini Unchiman and His Septic Tank”…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Awesome Toy x Slave One’s “FAKE BARON Vs. Duo Gero” Battle Set…
Originally teased here a couple of weeks back, we can now bring you details of Awesome Toy‘s first “Battle Set” in-full… FAKE BARON Vs. Duo Gero! For those that missed our first post, the guys kindly share a little background about the project… “Imagine Fake Baron is a real tv show, whereby in each episode Fake Baron willContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Awesome Toy x Slave One’s “FAKE BARON Vs. Duo Gero” Battle Set…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Koblin” resin figure preorder from Acolorfulmonster…
Having dedicated most of his toy output on his “Zombitron” collaboration with Kenth Toy Works over the past year, artist Acolorfulmonster finally returns to the world of resin with his latest release, the awesome Koblin! Inspired by mythical Japanese beast, the Kappa, the beautifully sculpted, multi-mouthed piece stands at around 5.5″ tall, coming with a singleContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Koblin” resin figure preorder from Acolorfulmonster…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The return of Bigmantoys’ “D-Structure” resin figure…
“The simmering anxiety and passive aggressive exchanges that made the BIGU building such an unpleasant place for all who worked there have caused negative spiritual vibrations. As the photocopiers and computers inside overheated and radiated the building, something horrible happened. D-structure began…” Having only seen a clutch of releases since it’s debut back in 2013,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The return of Bigmantoys’ “D-Structure” resin figure…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Medicom Toy exclusive “Aboras” Ultra Kaiju from Rampage Toys…
Ahead of both Pigumon and the Red king making their “Rampage Ultra Kaiju” debut over the next few weeks, the second figure in the official, Tsuburaya-licensed series – Aboras – is set to receive his second outing this month as a Medicom Toy exclusive! Designed/sculpted by Rampage Toy‘s Jon Malmstedt and produced by Marmit, theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Medicom Toy exclusive “Aboras” Ultra Kaiju from Rampage Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Peter Kato’s “Sunshine” EyeHeart Bunnies resin figures revealed…
With summer finally starting to rear it’s head, resin artist Peter Kato has decided to celebrate with his latest round resin mini figures… the Sunshine EyeHeart Bunnies! Featuring Peter’s all-new “EyeHeart” design, the 3″ tall figure has been digitally sculpted, prototyped and cast in a summery light yellow resin this time around, coming complete withContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Peter Kato’s “Sunshine” EyeHeart Bunnies resin figures revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Medicom exclusive “Nannou” sofubi from Delta Vinyl…
Releasing at Mandarake‘s Siryosei Expo a couple of weeks back, the debut sofubi from promising newcomers Delta Vinyl – fun looking Nannou – has just received its first worldwide release as a Medicom Toy exclusive! Standing at around 6.5″ tall and coming with 4 points of articulation, the beast has been produced in a GID softContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Medicom exclusive “Nannou” sofubi from Delta Vinyl…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Zinkeshi” Zinewolf sofubi from Hateball…
Born out of his love for M.U.S.C.L.E and custom mini figures, Justin Jewett over at Hateball has prepared a very special toy release, the “Zinkeshi” Zinewolf sofubi! Produced in the classic keshi gomu flesh-tone, the 8″ tall soft vinyl figure – complete with a magnetically attached mask (not pictured) – comes packed with an all-newContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Zinkeshi” Zinewolf sofubi from Hateball…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Medicom exclusive “Requiemer of Sun and Death” sofubi from GEEK!..
Having debuted at Mandarake‘s Siryosei Expo a few weeks back, the jaw-dropping “Requiemer of Sun and Death” from GEEK! has finally seen it’s first general release this week as a Medicom Toy exclusive! Designed by GEEK! and sculpted by Pico Pico, the figure – inspired by the Aztec’s”Xolotl” stone motif – stands at a gargantuanContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Medicom exclusive “Requiemer of Sun and Death” sofubi from GEEK!..”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Legion of Doom sofubi from Medicom Toy…
Nearing the end of yet another month in the world of toys can mean only one thing- a whole host of new Medicom Toy exclusives! Once again offering up way more than we could ever feature in one day, we’ll instead be giving you guys the lowdown on the best releases throughout the rest of theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Legion of Doom sofubi from Medicom Toy…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Uncut’s “Mush Man” Splatter Retsuden keshi revealed in full…
Originally teased here way back in February, the second figure in Uncut‘s ongoing “Splatter Retsuden” series – aptly titled “Mush Man” – had finally been revealed in-full! Inspired by cult horror flick Return of the Living Dead 2’s “Tarman” character, the Bikkuriman-style keshi appears to be the same size as the previously released Splatter RetsudenContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Uncut’s “Mush Man” Splatter Retsuden keshi revealed in full…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Cheap Toy” one-off sofubi from Bukimi Blasters…
Shigeo Endo over at Bukimi Blasters is proud to announce the arrival of his latest one-off “Cheap Toy” sale! Featuring a total of 8 completely unique custom figures, each come with a number of mixed vinyl from both “Evil Demon” and “Bukimi Kun” releases, including clear, blue, pink and yellow blanks, hand painted parts and headsContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Cheap Toy” one-off sofubi from Bukimi Blasters…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Monster Island’s “Mad Muscles” mini figures and the Memorial Day Sale at Toy Art Gallery…
Originally teased here earlier in the month, we can now reveal that Monster Island‘s awesome “Mad Muscle” custom mini figures are now up for grabs exclusively at Toy Art Gallery! 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 ofContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Monster Island’s “Mad Muscles” mini figures and the Memorial Day Sale at Toy Art Gallery…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Alien “Earth” and Miss Mysterious “Willard” sofubi from Secret Base…
Secret Base are proud to reveal not 1, but 2 new releases in their online store this weekend. First up, we have the return of the “Alien” Ooze-It bootleg in a stunning “Earth” colorway. Originally unveiled back in March, the latest edition has been produced in a glitter infused clear blue vinyl with simple metallicContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Alien “Earth” and Miss Mysterious “Willard” sofubi from Secret Base…”
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