Elegab has just revealed that his latest kaiju creation, the natural disaster monster “Tatsumakira” will be making it’s debut at the Osaka Soft Expo this weekend! Consisting of lightning bolts for arms, legs resembling tidal waves and a tornado torso/head – complete with awesome flying cow and hose detailing – the 8” tall figure hasContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Elegab’s “Tatsumakira” sofubi at the Osaka Soft Expo…”
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MAN-E-NEWS// The “Hell Raiser” Night Gamer #3 from Plaseebo…
Bob Conge aka Plaseebo is proud to introduce the third figure in his ongoing line of vinyl Night Gamer customs inspired by Hell Raiser, taking on our favourite Coenobite from the cult horror flick – the Chatterer – to horrifying effect! A one of a kind custom fitted with mangey black hair, inset hand cast resin teeth, fishContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Hell Raiser” Night Gamer #3 from Plaseebo…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Micro Mail-Away Offer 2 from Scott Wilkowski…
Having had a huge amount of interest for his first Micro Mail-Away offer through art toy publication Clutter last year, resin maestro Scott Wilkowski is proud to reveal that he’s put a second similar ad in the magazine for the chance to bag one of his super-tiny Micro Kongs! Standing at just over an inchContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Micro Mail-Away Offer 2 from Scott Wilkowski…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Retroband x MVH’s “Full Resin Vinyl” show at Toy Art Gallery…
Toy Art Gallery are proud to announce that Retroband and Mutant Vinyl Hardcore will be teaming for their latest collaborative show, Full Resin Vinyl! Showcasing the pair of artists at the top of their game in their respective mediums – hard resin and soft vinyl – the show is set to play host to a wholeContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Retroband x MVH’s “Full Resin Vinyl” show at Toy Art Gallery…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Flash Gordon’s Rocket Fighter Tin Car from Doctor Django at Toy Tokyo…
With news a little slow, we’ve decided to share something a little different today, Flash Gordon’s retro-tastic “Rocket Fighter” tin friction car from Doctor Django’s Marvellous Collectables! An exact replica of the original that first saw release in the 1950’s, this beautifully realised tin toy has been treated to a stunning enamel paint job, featuringContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Flash Gordon’s Rocket Fighter Tin Car from Doctor Django at Toy Tokyo…”
MAN-E-NEWS// SLAVExONE’s “Blind Bag Blank Gero” sale…
SLAVExONE has just revealed that he’s offering up a whole slew of unpainted blank Gero figures via an impromptu “Blind Bag” sale! Featuring a number of different colorways from previous releases – many of which have been limited to just 1 piece – the 6.5” tall soft vinyl figures can be yours for just $45Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// SLAVExONE’s “Blind Bag Blank Gero” sale…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Mortician” Muscle/Mask mini figure from Healeymade…
Teased here just yesterday, we can now reveal that Healeymade’s latest entry into the world of Muscle/Mask – christened the “Mortician” – will be touching down in his store later this week! Painstakingly kit-bashed using the Kinkotsuman M.U.S.C.L.E figure alongside an undisclosed M.A.S.K design, the 2” piece has been produced in a metallic purple resinContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Mortician” Muscle/Mask mini figure from Healeymade…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Banana” Koningu sofubi sets from Ummikko…
Monkey3000 over at Ummikko is proud to announce that he has 2 special “Banana” Koningu sofubi sets up for grabs via e-mail lottery right now! Consisting of 3 hand painted figures that have been painted to resemble a banana ripeness chart, ranging from unripe greens, delicious yellows and rotten browns, the absolutely gorgeous sets haveContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Banana” Koningu sofubi sets from Ummikko…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Osaka Soft Expo exclusive “Camo Poo Toss” Rotten-X and “Tropical Attire” Salary UU sofubi sets from Rampage Toys…
Joining the previously featured Oozeballs (check them out here), Jon Malmstedt over at Rampage Toys has just revealed 2 more releases for the upcoming Osaka Soft Expo, the “Camo Poo Toss” Rotten-X and “Tropical Attire” Salary UU sofubi sets! Produced in a green soft vinyl, the 9” tall Rotten-X’s have been treated to a stunningContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Osaka Soft Expo exclusive “Camo Poo Toss” Rotten-X and “Tropical Attire” Salary UU sofubi sets from Rampage Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Miscreation Toys’ “1939” edition Iron Monster sofubi revealed…
Hot on the heels of last week’s “Fritz” release with MVH, Jeremi Rimel over at Miscreation Toys is proud to reveal the next painted run of his Iron Monster sofubi, the “1939” edition! Inspired by Dr Zorka’s robot in the 1939 scifi/ horror B-movie serial “The Phantom Creeps”, the towering 15″ figure was designed by Rimel, digitally sculpted byContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Miscreation Toys’ “1939” edition Iron Monster sofubi revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The new Morgogg and Ogos release from Skinner…
The mighty Skinner has just revealed that he will have an all-new run of his Morgogg and Ogos sofubi up for grabs later this week! Designed by Skinner with sculpting duties taken care of by the hugely talented David Arshawsky– the original sculptor of the ’88 TMNT line and Skinner’s recent Lurker minis – the pair stand atContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The new Morgogg and Ogos release from Skinner…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Green Slime” Alien sofubi from Super7 x Secret Base…
Heeding to the many requests from fans, Super7 and Secret Base have teamed up for the creation of a new specimen of Xenomorph, proudly presenting the “Green Slime” Alien soft vinyl figure! Collaboratively produced by the pair, the 4.5″ tall figure has been designed and sculpted to look like a classic Poppy sofubi mini, this timeContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Green Slime” Alien sofubi from Super7 x Secret Base…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Toy Art Gallery exclusive GID “Jeff” sofubi from Gravy Toys…
Bwana Spoons over at Gravy Toys has teamed up with Toy Art Gallery for an exclusive “GID” version of the Suns of Brodarr “Jeff” sofubi!Standing at around 7” tall and coming with articulation in the arms, waist and head, the original SoB figure has been treated to a multitude of red, green, blue and metallicContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Toy Art Gallery exclusive GID “Jeff” sofubi from Gravy Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Radioactive Uppercut x Monsterforge “8-Ball” limited run announced…
John Santagada over at Radioactive Uppercut is proud to announce that plans are being made for a super-limited painted run of 8-Ball sofubi from Charles Marsh aka Monsterforge! Whilst no specific details have been given on the exact paint scheme, edition size or release date as of yet, it would appear that the 4” tallContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Radioactive Uppercut x Monsterforge “8-Ball” limited run announced…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The FAKE BARON sofubi mini set from Awesome Toy…
Teased as finished clay protos just last week, Awesome Toy’s FAKE BARON sofubi minis have finally been revealed in-full and are now up for grabs exclusively through Toy Underground! Featuring a total of 4 different designs inspired by a collection of pachi (bootleg) Red Baron menko cards (from left to right); a finger puppet, SDContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The FAKE BARON sofubi mini set from Awesome Toy…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The new Muscle/Mask mini figure from Healeymade spotted…
Recently spotted nestled in the middle of group shot above, Healeymade has revealed that an all-new Muscle/Mask mini figure is set to drop soon! Painstakingly kit-bashed using the Kinkotsuman M.U.S.C.L.E figure alongside an undisclosed M.A.S.K design, the 2” piece has been produced here in an authentic keshi-gomu style flesh toned resin. Whilst we’re still unsureContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The new Muscle/Mask mini figure from Healeymade spotted…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The big scale “Beastman Omega” sofubi from Dream Rocket x GEEK!..
Previously released as a 3.5” mini through One-Up, Dream Rocket’s awesome Beastman Omega sofubi has been blown up for a big scale release just in time for the Osaka Soft Expo! Co-produced alongside GEEK!, the gargantuan figure stands nearly 4 times the size of the original at 12” tall, now coming with articulation in bothContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The big scale “Beastman Omega” sofubi from Dream Rocket x GEEK!..”
MAN-E-NEWS// March’s OTMFG release from October Toys…
October Toys are seeing in Spring in style this month, as they proudly present the third round of OTMFG offerings for 2015! Once again seeing the return of the Matt Doughty/Lamour Supreme designed Zombie Pheyden, this time around in a “Tarred” black-orange thermal PVC, the 2″ undead Glyos is joined by a bright orange Mini Gwin, aContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// March’s OTMFG release from October Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Mousemask Murphy in Airplane “Camo” edition from Blackbook Toy x Ron English…
Nigo over at Blackbook Toy is proud to reveal that Ron English’s Mousemask Murphy in Airplane sofubi is set to make a comeback this week in a special “Camo” colorway! Designed by English and sculpted by Knuckle-san of Little Chop Design, the 6.5” tall figure appears to be produced in an olive colored soft vinylContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Mousemask Murphy in Airplane “Camo” edition from Blackbook Toy x Ron English…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Scumbags and Superstars’ “Bart Spray” figure prototype revealed…
Riding on the success of their awesome bootleg “Bart Spray” enamel pin (pictured below), the guys over at apparel brand Scumbags and Superstars have revealed that they’ll be following up the release with a fully-fledged resin toy rendition! Originally sculpted by an undisclosed artist, the figure has been realised in the same scale as theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Scumbags and Superstars’ “Bart Spray” figure prototype revealed…”
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