Teased here a couple of months back, the official, 2000ad licensed “Zombo” figure from Retroband and Unbox Industries will be making a limited debut during international Comic Book Day today (5/2)! Based on the human-zombie hybrid originally created by Al Ewing and Henry Flint, the character – a star of his own series in 2000ADContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Free Comic Book Day” Zombo action figure from Unbox Industries x Retroband…”
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MAN-E-NEWS// The Siryosei Expo exclusive “Snack Pack” sofubi minis from Rampage Toys…
Jon Malmstedt over at Rampage Toys has revealed that he’ll be exhibiting at Mandarake‘s Siryosei Expo in Nakano, Tokyo, this Sunday, bringing along a whole host of one-off customs and painted runs… including this rather awesome “Snack Pack” sofubi mini set! Featuring both male and female Hokkaido settler omake from Rampage’s highly sought after Kesagake sofubi,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Siryosei Expo exclusive “Snack Pack” sofubi minis from Rampage Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Poison Touch” Mockbat from Paul Kaiju…
Continuing his onslaught of releases this year, Paul Kaiju has just revealed details for this weekend’s surprise “Poison Touch” Mockbat raffle! What has got to be one of the most eye catching painted runs of the 6″ beast so far, the stunning figure has been cast up in a bright orange soft vinyl, coming with an explosion ofContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Poison Touch” Mockbat from Paul Kaiju…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The BETONES exclusive “Cosmos Alien Series” from Medicom Toy…
Originally debuting way back in September of last year, Medicom Toy‘s Cosmos Alien Series is set to return as part of an unlikely – yet mind bendingly awesome – collaboration with Japanese underwear brand, BETONE! Featuring Cosmos’ original 1970’s Octopus (Ooze-It) and Fish gacha minis, the pair are joined by 4 new sculpts from Mirock Toy’s Kaneko Yowohei;Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The BETONES exclusive “Cosmos Alien Series” from Medicom Toy…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Rampage Toys’ “Red King” and “Pigumon” Ultra Kaiju sofubi teased…
With the success of both Jamira and Aboras tucked firmly under his belt, Jon Malmstedt over at Rampage Toys has been given the green light on 2 more figures for his ongoing Ultra Kaiju series, taking on the mighty Red King and Pigumon! Taken from classic tokusatsu show Ultaman, the official, Tsuburaya-licensed figures have beenContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Rampage Toys’ “Red King” and “Pigumon” Ultra Kaiju sofubi teased…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Blurble’s “OozeOozeOoze” Instagram auction…
Teased here just last week, the first of Blurble‘s latest Ooze-It themed toy – the “OozeOozeOoze” foam ball – is now up for grabs! Inspired by cult gross-out line “Madballs”, Shigeru Arai’s highly sought after “NagNagNag” ball, and more recently, The Disarticulators’ “Oozeball”, the awesomely oozey piece has been sculpted in-scale at around 3.5″ across, coming castContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Blurble’s “OozeOozeOoze” Instagram auction…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Shamrock Green” Gacha Minis from Paul Kaiju x Toy Art Gallery…
Toy Art Gallery are proud to reveal that Paul Kaiju‘s Gacha Mini figures will be returning this week in an exclusive “Shamrock Green” colorway! Featuring all 5 designs from the original line-up, including the mini Mockbat, Boss Carrion and Unchiman, the 2″ tall, 2-part soft vinyl figures are being offered up in an unpainted brightContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Shamrock Green” Gacha Minis from Paul Kaiju x Toy Art Gallery…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “GWGW Ver.” Nipper and Spiky sofubi from Glider Works…
Up and coming sofubi producer Glider Works are proud to reveal that their adorable “Nipper” and “Spiky” sofubi are now up for grabs in an all-new “GWGW Ver.” colorway! Standing at around 3″ tall and coming with 3 points of articulation each, the pair have been produced in a clear soft vinyl for this fourth official release, comingContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “GWGW Ver.” Nipper and Spiky sofubi from Glider Works…”
MAN-E-NEWS// “Zuco Banana”, “Porkins” and more from Daniel Yu…
Singapore-based artist Daniel Yu is proud to reveal that he’ll have a whole slew of new figures up for grabs in his online store this weekend! First making their debut at Art Toy Culture Seoul a couple of weeks back, a limited supply of pieces have been held back specifically for online sales, including familiar charactersContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// “Zuco Banana”, “Porkins” and more from Daniel Yu…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Kookie Party” Kookie No Good sofubi from Scott Tolleson x DeKorner…
Scott Tolleson is proud to reveal that the ever so sad “Kookie No Good” sofubi is set to return this week in an all-new “Kookie Party” colorway! Produced in conjunction with online art toy emporium DeKorner, the adorable figure has been cast in a gorgeous flesh and dark pink marbled resin for this 1st anniversary release, coming withContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Kookie Party” Kookie No Good sofubi from Scott Tolleson x DeKorner…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Sudden Death” Alien and “Luminous Lizard” Caveman Dinosaur sofubi from Super7…
The guys over at Super7 are proud to reveal that they’ll have not 1, but 2 new figures touching down in-store next week! First out of the blocks comes the latest version of the team’s officially licensed Alien sofubi, the “Sudden Death” edition. Collaboratively produced alongside Secret Base, the 4.5″ tall figure has been designed and sculpted toContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Sudden Death” Alien and “Luminous Lizard” Caveman Dinosaur sofubi from Super7…”
MAN-E-NEWS// New figures in the Healeymade store today…
David Healey aka Healeymade has just revealed that he’ll be releasing 2 new resin runs in his store later on today (4/29)! First off, we have the latest edition of the artist’s latest 5.5″ figure, the jaw-dropping Fra Diavolo. Rather aptly translating from French as “Brother Devil” – the nickname given to notorious Neapolitan guerrilla leader Michele PezzaContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// New figures in the Healeymade store today…”
MAN-E-NEWS// New one-off “Slime Ape” sofubi from Butcherbrand…
Butch Adams over at Butcherbrand is proud to reveal that his elusive “Slime Ape” sofubi has returned for a special one-off release! Standing at a mid-sized 5″ tall and coming with articulation in the neck and arms, the figure appears to be cast up in a light green soft vinyl, complete with multiple layers ofContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// New one-off “Slime Ape” sofubi from Butcherbrand…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Nama Niku x Eric Nilla’s “Chibi Pachi-Bot: The Deadly Rays of Death” keshi revealed…
Nama Niku has joined forces with Eric Nilla once more for his latest round of bootleg keshi, proudly presenting the awesome Chibi Pachi-Bots: The Deadly Rays of Death! 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 – all standContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Nama Niku x Eric Nilla’s “Chibi Pachi-Bot: The Deadly Rays of Death” keshi revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Devils Head Productions x Hellopike “Bodhisattva” Alavaka sofubi revealed…
Toby Dutkiewicz over at Devils Head Productions has just revealed that he’ll be teaming up with Hellopike for the first official painted release of the new Bodhisattva Alavaka sofubi! Produced in what appears to be a black vinyl, the 4″ tall figures have each been treated to a number of orange, metallic blue and pink sprays from Hellopike –Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Devils Head Productions x Hellopike “Bodhisattva” Alavaka sofubi revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Medicom Toy’s “Hulk” and “Rocket Racoon” for the Marvel Retro Sofubi Collection…
Having delved into the world of DC Comics last month with the release of both Batman and Deadlock last month, Medicom Toy have returned to rival line – The Marvel Retro Sofubi Collection – for their latest round of comic-book inspired releases, taking on the mighty Hulk and Guardians of the Galaxy’s Rocket Racoon! Once again sculptedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Medicom Toy’s “Hulk” and “Rocket Racoon” for the Marvel Retro Sofubi Collection…”
MAN-E-NEWS// ToyCon UK ’15 mini roundup…
This past Saturday saw ToyCon UK touch down in London’s Bethnal Green for it’s third year of toy-based shenanigans, bringing with it a whole host of worldwide artists and retailers from across vinyl, resin, sofubi and even kaiju this time around. Whilst we could be found over at the Toy Shack booth for the majority ofContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// ToyCon UK ’15 mini roundup…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Naminori Kaijin Oron “Clear Color” sofubi from Kenth Toy Works x SIX F…
Having made an appearance at Superfestival 68 over the weekend, Kenth Toy Works are proud to reveal that the latest version of their collaboration with SIX F – the “Clear Color” Naminori Kaijin Oron – is now available to overseas customers! Standing at a lofty 8.6″ tall with 10″ sharkboard accessory, the driftwood and coral infused surferContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Naminori Kaijin Oron “Clear Color” sofubi from Kenth Toy Works x SIX F…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Robo Top” resin spinning top from Inami Toyland…
Having interned with Peter Kato back in 2013 and released his debut figure, the “Big Top” late last year, Kevin Nam over at Inami Toyland is proud to reveal his latest resin creation… the Robo Top! Coming in at a more streamlined and refined 2″ tall by 2″ wide, the fully working, hand sculpted spinning top features an ingeniousContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Robo Top” resin spinning top from Inami Toyland…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Imperial Pro Wrestling” sofubi from Utsugiyo…
Elusive sofubi maker Utsugiyo have just unveiled their latest release, the “Imperial Pro Wrestling” set! Created in the style of sister company Ilu Ilu’s highly sought after “Dynamic Fight”, the “versus pack” features 2 different protagonists – Larry Blackhole and Bear the Ted – both sculpted in the classic sofubi wrestler aesthetic and coming completeContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Imperial Pro Wrestling” sofubi from Utsugiyo…”
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