After months of painstaking planning and development, resin artist Tim Stephson over at Ultimate Skull & Cobra is proud to reveal that not one, but two monumental new figures will be touching down in his store later this week! First up, we have Stephson’s loving tribute to Godzilla, the King Kaiju. Inspired by the classicContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “King Kaiju” and “Uchu Kaijin” resin figures from Ultimate Skull and Cobra…”
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MAN-E-NEWS// The “Raspberry Monster” Vertabrata from BLObPUS…
Hot on the heels of this week’s “Vatundoo” sale, BLObPUS is proud to reveal yet another leftover from last weekend’s Osaka Soft Expo is now up for grabs, the “Raspberry Monster” Vertabrata! Designed by BLObPUS, sculpted by Paul Kaiju and produced by Toy Art Gallery, the stunning piece has been cast in a white softContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Raspberry Monster” Vertabrata from BLObPUS…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Tonite’s “Taro the Immortal” sofubi…
The guys behind new sofubi imprint Tonite are proud to reveal that their debut sofubi from their ongoing “King of Kink” series – “Taro the Immortal” – is now available for overseas sales! Originally produced by well known Kaiju toy shop “Kaiju-Taro”, the figure unfortunately proved unpopular amongst the majority of sofubi collectors at theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Tonite’s “Taro the Immortal” sofubi…”
MAN-E-NEWS// TTToys’ Osaka Soft Expo exclusive “Bigfoot” sofubi at Lulubell Toys…
The guys over at Lulubell Toys are proud to reveal that they’ve secured a limited batch of the latest version of TTToys’ Bigfoot sofubi! Originally making an appearance as an exclusive at the Osaka Soft Expo last weekend, the official IWA Japan licensed figure has been produced in a black soft vinyl for the release,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// TTToys’ Osaka Soft Expo exclusive “Bigfoot” sofubi at Lulubell Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Trash Wizard” resin action figure from Joseph Harmon…
Illustrator Joseph Harmon has just revealed that yet another of his unique creations will be making the leap into the world of toys this week, proudly presenting the “Trash Wizard” resin action figure! Standing at around 3.75” tall and coming with 2 points of articulation, the originally sculpted piece has been produced in resin andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Trash Wizard” resin action figure from Joseph Harmon…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Clear Blue and Glow” Sametan sofubi from Comet Debris…
Koji Harmon over at Comet Debris has revealed that the awesome Sametan sofubi is set to return this week in an all-new colorway! Standing at around 4” tall and coming with articulation at the waste, Sametan has been produced in a gorgeous clear blue and glow marbled vinyl this time around, coming complete with handContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Clear Blue and Glow” Sametan sofubi from Comet Debris…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The DeathCat Toys x Blood Guts Toys “Shikabane Kaiju” micro-run announced…
Johan Ulrich over at DeathCat Toys has just revealed that he will be the latest artist to take on Blood Guts Toys’ highly sought after Shikabane Kaiju for a super-limited micro-run soon! Whilst information is scarce at present, the above pic would suggest that the run will consist of just 5 figures hand painted byContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The DeathCat Toys x Blood Guts Toys “Shikabane Kaiju” micro-run announced…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Stealth Version” secret Oozeball drop from Rampage Toys x The Disarticulators…
Jon Malmstedt over at Rampage Toys has been working his magic on yet more of the Disarticulators’ Oozeball sofubi, proudly presenting the secret “Stealth Version” drop! Consisting of just 3 pieces this time around – 2 cast in the OG “Ooze-It” green and 1 in the NYCC exclusive “Moon Dust” silver – the trio haveContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Stealth Version” secret Oozeball drop from Rampage Toys x The Disarticulators…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Homunculord sofubi minis from Krotpong…
“This race of lesser mordlings are some of the tiny cogs in the vast, incredibly brutal bureaucratic machine on the planet Galwyn, in the Denztek Galaxy. They are the little workers and prophets who toil and tremble for the dreaded, mighty Kanzler Sägrid Arschloch (not shown), Chancellor of the Realm and Decimator of the Guilty…” After months ofContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Homunculord sofubi minis from Krotpong…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The BLObPUS x Dol Roffo x T9G “Vatundoo” lottery sale…
Following the success of the “Jellyfish Dokugan” last year, BLObPUS has once again teamed up with amigurumi (knitting) artist Dol Roffo, this time taking on T9G’s Vatundoo for a special painted/crocheted release! Coming cast in a glow-in-the-dark soft vinyl and treated to red, gold and black sprays courtesy of BLObPUS, the huge figure comes complete with an amigurumiContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The BLObPUS x Dol Roffo x T9G “Vatundoo” lottery sale…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Kaijumonster exclusive “Alpha” and “Beta” Guzo Kaiju from Leo Sofvi Bouya…
Joining the slew of previously posted Skull Head Butt and Roughneck:7 exclusives Kaijumonster will have up for grabs at the upcoming Dutch Comic Con this weekend, the toy blog/curator has teamed up with Leo Sofvi Bouya for not one, but 2 Guzo Kaiju micro-runs, “Alpha” and “Beta”! Standing at a monstrous 13” tall and comingContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Kaijumonster exclusive “Alpha” and “Beta” Guzo Kaiju from Leo Sofvi Bouya…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Run the Jewels x TMNT” Krang bootleg action figure from Trap Toys…
Originally teased way back in November of last year, the much anticipated “Run the Jewels x TMNT” resin figure from new bootleg rap imprint Trap Toys will finally be up for grabs later on today (3/23)! A loving homage to El-P and Killer Mike’s new hip hop outfit RTJ, the hulking, 5″ tall figure has been kit-bashed and re-sculptedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Run the Jewels x TMNT” Krang bootleg action figure from Trap Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Snyc. exclusive “bloodwipe” snotBlower from PUSHEAD x Medicom Toy…
Medicom Toy have just revealed that the third version of their epic “snotBlower” collaboration with PUSHEAD, the Sync. exclusive “bloodwipe” edition! Designed by PUSHEAD and produced by Medicom, the stunning 10” figure features multiple points of articulation, coming cast in a mix of ABS, PVC and soft vinyl and given a blood-soaked mix of red,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Snyc. exclusive “bloodwipe” snotBlower from PUSHEAD x Medicom Toy…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Oxidised Copper” and “Gold/Black” Koningu sofubi from Ummikko…
With the winners of the recent “Banana” Koningu lottery having just been informed, Monkey3000 over at Ummikko has just revealed that yet another 2 micro-runs of the figure will be touching down in-store today for all of those that missed out! Featuring a “Green Oxidised Copper” version that has been treated to a stunning weatheredContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Oxidised Copper” and “Gold/Black” Koningu sofubi from Ummikko…”
MAN-E-NEWS// DeathCat Toys’ “Elder Demons” finished wax protos revealed…
Having seen instant sell-out success with their first run in keshi, and with another already on the way, DeathCat Toys’ Elder Demons are finally set to make their debut in soft vinyl soon! Designed by DeathCat’s Johan Ulrich and sculpted by KtoKto, the pair – Oni Mira and the Red Pharaoh – have been heavily inspired by BikkurimanContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// DeathCat Toys’ “Elder Demons” finished wax protos revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Max Toy Co at the Osaka Soft Expo…
Mark Nagata over at Max Toy Co has just unveiled a whole slew of exclusives they’ll have up for grabs at their booth at the Osaka Soft Expo this weekend! Featuring a ton of new colorways and limited editions across both Max Toy and Monster Boogie lines, highlights include a new marbled Kaiju Zanga, “NeoContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Max Toy Co at the Osaka Soft Expo…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Golden Bomber” Dr Mirock sets from Mirock Toy…
Mirock Toy have just unveiled their latest release currently available for overseas order, the “Golden Bomber” sets! First up, we have the Dr Mirock collection… Once again coming with a total of 6 different figures – featuring mixed-part configurations from the original Dr Mirock series, the Dr Mirock Totem and Mecha Chibira-kun set – each have been paintedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Golden Bomber” Dr Mirock sets from Mirock Toy…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “KinTiki” H.U.S.T.L.E mini figure from UME Toys…
Teased here a few weeks back, we can now reveal that UME Toys’ long lost “KinTiki” H.U.S.T.L.E mini figure will finally be receiving it’s first release next week! Originally created alongside fellow H.U.S.T.L.E design Martin Hairybottom for ToyCon ’13, the custom bootleg M.U.S.C.L.E – kit-bashed and re-sculpted by UME’s Richard Page based on his classic TikiContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “KinTiki” H.U.S.T.L.E mini figure from UME Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Osaka Soft Expo exclusive “Bunny-Bear Fighter” sofubi micros from Rampage Toys x Makoto Hidaka…
Originally making it’s debut back in September last year, Makoto Hidaka’s Bunny-Bear Fighter sofubi micro is finally set to return this weekend for the Osaka Soft Expo! Based on the Japanese illustrator’s recurring character of the same name, the 2” tall figure has been hand sculpted and produced by Rampage Toys’ Jon Malmstedt. Cast in aContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Osaka Soft Expo exclusive “Bunny-Bear Fighter” sofubi micros from Rampage Toys x Makoto Hidaka…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Uncut’s Splatter Retsuden “Phase 2” revealed…
Having made it’s debut at the Zoomoth Wonderfestival booth earlier in the year, Uncut‘s debut keshi “Splatter Retsuden” (Boropushi) is set to return for an all-new wave of colorways soon! Inspired by cult horror flick The Burning’s lead protagonist “Cropsey”, the oversized mini figure has been hand sculpted by the artist based on his original Bikkuriman-style sticker design,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Uncut’s Splatter Retsuden “Phase 2” revealed…”
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