With the original “Dissolution of Smoke” sofubi proving to be a huge success (check it here), creator Algangu has wasted no time in getting to work on a second wave of characters! Featuring a total of 3 all-new designs inspired by traditional yokai and 1970’s candy shop playing cards, the finger puppet-style figures – a gourd holdingContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Algangu’s “Dissolution of Smoke: Vol. 2” sofubi revealed…”
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MAN-E-NEWS// The Design Fiesta 41 exclusive Mixed-Part Gnaw-X sofubi from Rampage Toys…
Hot on the heels of the “Glow Version” Kesagake posted earlier in the week, Jon Malmstedt over at Rampage Toys has just revealed another run of figures he’ll have up for grabs at Design Fiesta 41 this weekend, the Mixed-Part Gnaw-X’s! Taken from Rampage Toys x Skull Head Butt’s recent monster collaboration, the 8.5″ beast features Plaseebo‘sContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Design Fiesta 41 exclusive Mixed-Part Gnaw-X sofubi from Rampage Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// New “Chi-Chi”, “Nei” and “Nenne” sofubi from Cherri Polly…
Originally revealed in test-shot form way back in January, the new “Chi-Chi” and “Nei” heads for Cherri Polly‘s adorable Nenne sofubi are finally making their debut this weekend as part of a huge online sale! Joined by limited runs of Nenne in “Brown Tabby”, “Tiger” and “Gold/Silver” colorways, the pair’s first release sees them in aContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// New “Chi-Chi”, “Nei” and “Nenne” sofubi from Cherri Polly…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Angel Abby exclusive “Soprano” sofubi from Cojica Toys…
Having already had the honor of releasing exclusive runs of both Monoclon and Tyranbo, Angel Abby are proud to reveal that they’ve taken on yet another figure from Cojica Toys’ line of dino sofubi, the winged Soprano! Produced in a white soft vinyl this time around, the mid-sized figure has been treated to a rainbow ofContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Angel Abby exclusive “Soprano” sofubi from Cojica Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Shon Side’s Cap Duck, Cat Rider and Gummy Duck at Design Fiesta 41…
Taiwan-based resin artist Shon Side is proud to reveal that he’ll be attending Design Fiesta 41 this weekend with a whole heap of new goodies in-tow! Marking the return of his signature Cap Duck figure in a sleek “Steel Space” colorway, the stunning piece will be joined by 2 versions of the Cat Rider –Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Shon Side’s Cap Duck, Cat Rider and Gummy Duck at Design Fiesta 41…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Drug Dealing Shark” resin action figure from Joseph Harmon…
Following the success of his recent “Trash Wizard” release, illustrator Joseph Harmon has wasted no time in getting to work on his latest resin action figure… the awesome Drug Dealing Shark! Standing at around 3.75” tall and coming with 2 points of articulation, the originally sculpted piece has been produced in a light blue resin forContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Drug Dealing Shark” resin action figure from Joseph Harmon…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Ultimate “War on Prehis x Small Angry Monster” Battlepacks from Goodleg Toys…
Following the quick sell-out of their first collaboration a few months back, the fine chaps over at Goodleg Toys have once again teamed up with Small Angry Monster for the next instalment of “War on Prehis” Battlepacks! Limited to just 2 sets this time around, each comes complete with 1 10″ Battlesaur and either a 5.5″ Mace DroneContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Ultimate “War on Prehis x Small Angry Monster” Battlepacks from Goodleg Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Gorgoloid Night Gamer” sofubi micro-run…
Plaseebo is proud to reveal that he’s teamed up with Gorgoloid‘s Barry Allen Williams for a special Night Gamer micro-run! Limited to an edition of just 3 this time around, the 7″ tall soft vinyl figures have each been treated to a mix of purple and green Monster Kolor sprays, complete with custom re-sculpted clawsContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Gorgoloid Night Gamer” sofubi micro-run…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Glow Version” Kaibutsuya Kesagake sofubi from Rampage Toys…
Jon Malmstedt of Rampage Toys will be descending upon Design Fiesta 41 this weekend with a whole load of original sofubi, custom one-offs and painted runs, the first to be revealed coming in the form of this gorgeous “Glow Verson” Kaibutsuya Kesagake sofubi! Standing at a lofty 10.5″ tall and coming with 4 points of articulation, the menacingContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Glow Version” Kaibutsuya Kesagake sofubi from Rampage Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Worst Place” Bog Dweller tee and toy set from Bog Squad x Hot Blood…
Bog Squad are proud to reveal that they’ve teamed up with Hot Blood Premium Goods for a special “Worst Place” Bog Dweller tee and toy set! Inspired by Ed Roth’s iconic Rat Fink character, the stunning, multi-part resin figure has been produced in the rodent’s classic red and (GID) green, with all detailing – including both microscopicContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Worst Place” Bog Dweller tee and toy set from Bog Squad x Hot Blood…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Awesome Toy x Slave One’s “FAKE BARON Vs. Duo Gero” Battle Packs announced…
Originally announced back in January, the first release in Awesome Toy‘s FAKE BARON Battle Pack series – FAKE BARON Vs. Duo Gero – is finally set for release this week! For those that missed our original post, the guys kindly share a little background about the project… “Imagine Fake Baron is a real tv show, wherebyContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Awesome Toy x Slave One’s “FAKE BARON Vs. Duo Gero” Battle Packs announced…”
MAN-E-NEWS (UPDATED)// Mee Mie’s “Lemonjah” keshi revealed…
The creators of last years hugely popular “Emerian” Vinyl Artist Gacha figure (check it here) – Mee Mie – are proud to reveal that they’ll have an all-new mini up for grabs at Design Fiesta 41 this weekend! Entitled “Lemonjah”, the Neclos-inspired anthropomorphic fruit has been hand sculpted in keshi-scale by Mee Mie’s Kazuaki Sasaki,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS (UPDATED)// Mee Mie’s “Lemonjah” keshi revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Ko-Re Ko-Re exclusive Uamou sofubi minis…
UK-based Japanese collectable importer/distributor Ko-Re Ko-Re are proud to reveal that they have a limited number of custom Uamou sofubi minis up for grabs! Originally making their debut at ToyCon UK a few weeks back, the adorable 3″ tall figures have been cast in a matt black soft vinyl this time around, coming complete withContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Ko-Re Ko-Re exclusive Uamou sofubi minis…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Camo” Cry-Borg custom mini figures from Rufus…
Sculptor and illustrator Rufus has just unleashed a whole load of new work in his online store, the pick of the bunch – for us at least! – coming in the form of these awesome OMFG Cry-Borg “Camo” customs! Standing at around 2″ of olive colored PVC, Rufus’ very own entry into OMFG Series 2 has beenContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Camo” Cry-Borg custom mini figures from Rufus…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Exotic Short Hair” Cupcake Cat sofubi from Refreshment Toy…
The guys over at Refreshment Toy are proud to reveal that an all-new “Exotic Short Hair” version of their ever-popular Cupcake Cat sofubi will be making its debut at Design Fiesta 41 this weekend! Standing at around 2.5″ tall, the adorable little kitty will be making it’s first appearance in a clear soft vinyl, comingContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Exotic Short Hair” Cupcake Cat sofubi from Refreshment Toy…”
MAN-E-NEWS// New “Evil Demon” micro-runs from Bukimi Blasters…
Shigeo Endo over at Bukimi Blasters has been hard at work preparing a total of 4 new Evil Demon micro-runs for release this weekend! Produced in a mix of bright green, black and clear soft vinyl, the 5.5″ tall figures have each been treated to a number of metallic neon sprays, coming complete with either handContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// New “Evil Demon” micro-runs from Bukimi Blasters…”
MAN-E-NEWS// FTWR Toy’s “Zombie Army” keshi overseas release…
Originally debuting at Wonderfestival back in February, the “Zombie Army” keshi from up and coming keshi outfit FTWR Toy is finally set to receive it’s first worldwide release! 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 shoulderContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// FTWR Toy’s “Zombie Army” keshi overseas release…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Jeff Lamm x Unbox Industies’ SMD5 “Deimos” Con Edition limited preorder…
Having made an appearance at various conventions and shows over the past month, the “Deimos” edition Space Mining Division 5 figure from Jeff Lamm and Unbox Industries will finally be up for grabs worldwide this weekend via limited preorder! Easily the largest and most production-intensive figure in the series to date, the looming 9″ tall beastContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Jeff Lamm x Unbox Industies’ SMD5 “Deimos” Con Edition limited preorder…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Galaxy People’s “Pocket Guardian” resin minis for Design Fiesta 41…
Japan-based artist Brian Bunting will be bringing along a whole slew of Galaxy People figures to Design Fiesta 41 next weekend, the first we’ll be revealing coming in the form of these adorable “Pocket Guardian” mini figures! Originally seeing a limited release back in 2012, these little guys have finally made their return in 2Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Galaxy People’s “Pocket Guardian” resin minis for Design Fiesta 41…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Berserker” Vulkira vinyl figure from Full Blown Ink…
Eric Smith over at Full Blown Ink is proud to reveal that his debut production toy “Vulkira” is set to drop in an all-new “Berserker” colorway this weekend! Born out of a love of giant Japanese robots, the stunning, fully articulated figure borrows elements from the likes of the Shogun Warriors and Jumbo Machinders, albeit compacted down to aContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Berserker” Vulkira vinyl figure from Full Blown Ink…”
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