Hot on the heals of last week’s Glow-In-The-Dark drop, the guys over at Toy Art Gallery are proud to announce another round of themed releases, proudly presenting Gacha Week! Featuring the second series of Gargamel’s blind-bagged micros for a wallet friendly $6.50 each, the little guys have been joined by the latest colorway of Paul Kaiju’s Gacha MiniContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Gacha Week at Toy Art Gallery…”
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MAN-E-NEWS// The IG-Baba resin mini figures from Healeymade…
Having made numerous appearances over the years in 3.75″ form, Healeymade‘s IG-Baba is set to return this week in mini figure form! Kit-bashed from an undisclosed gachapon mini and infamous Star Wars bounty hunter IG-88’s head, the 2″ tall static figure has been produced in an all-new super-bright GID blue resin complete with display base. Pricing,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The IG-Baba resin mini figures from Healeymade…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Green” and “Flesh” Elder Scrolls keshi from DeathCat Toys…
With the prizes from the “Elder Demons” competition now winging their way to the homes of 3 very lucky collectors, DeathCat Toys‘ Johan Ulrich has revealed that the series will finally be making it’s debut this week! Designed by DeathCat’s Johan Ulrich and sculpted by KtoKto, the pair – Oni Mira and the newly titled Red Pharaoh –Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Green” and “Flesh” Elder Scrolls keshi from DeathCat Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Cure Toys’ “Mixed-Part” Boogie Man sofubi at Lulubell Toys…
Cure Toys fans rejoice – the latest Boogie Man from the esteemed sofubi producer is finally here courtesy of exclusive Western distributor Lulubell Toys! Assembled from a selection of yellow, orange and red mixed parts and coming with sickle and detachable mask accessory, the 9″ tall figure is available in both painted and unpainted versions for just $99 and $89 respectively. Currently upContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Cure Toys’ “Mixed-Part” Boogie Man sofubi at Lulubell Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Valentines” DESPAIR rubber mini figure from Adam Quesnell and Stand Up! Records…
“Despair is a demon from the 10th Circle of Hell; the level where people who make bad cinematic adaptations of classic toy properties are flayed for eternity. Not your average demon, Despair suffers from severe anxiety disorder and crippling depression. Satan himself even banished Despair from Hell for being a major bummer… Cast out uponContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Valentines” DESPAIR rubber mini figure from Adam Quesnell and Stand Up! Records…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Rampage Toys’ Wonderfestival Winter 2015 leftover sale…
After a hugely successful Wonderfestival over the weekend, Jon over at Rampage Toys has revealed that a selection of unsold figures are now available for his dedicated army of international fans! Here’s a quick rundown of what’s currently up for grabs in the Rampage store right here… Kaibutsu Snack Pack// Featuring both male and female omake from Kesagake,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Rampage Toys’ Wonderfestival Winter 2015 leftover sale…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Disarticulators’ first painted Oozeball sofubi revealed…
Coming a little later than planned, we bring you images – and a video courtesy of MildThree – of the painted sofubi Oozeballs that went on sale at Wonderfestival Winter 2015 yesterday! Here’s the blurb on the figure for the uninitiated few “A follow-up to last years hugely popular keshi-ball release, the Oozeball has been redesigned by TheContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Disarticulators’ first painted Oozeball sofubi revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The GPK-inspired Skull from NolanJP…
It’s been a little while since we last featured the incredible talents of mini figure sculptor NolanJP, so it came with great pleasure over the weekend to find he’s back in the game with his latest piece, a stunning GPK-inspired skull! Coming in at around 0.75″ – a little over half the size of Nolan’sContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The GPK-inspired Skull from NolanJP…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Plaseebo’s custom “Aquagaramon” for FOE’s Garamaniacal Too Show…
Bob Conge aka Placeebo kindly shares the first of 2 pieces he’ll have on display at FOE Gallery‘s upcoming Garamaniacal Too Show, the one-off custom Aquagaramon! Inspired by Garamon rather than being a straight up interpretation of the classic kaiju, Placeebo’s creation blends both vinyl and rubber with hand cast resin elements for this aquatic take on theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Plaseebo’s custom “Aquagaramon” for FOE’s Garamaniacal Too Show…”
MAN-E-NEWS// “To The Candy Kaijyu Planet” Microbus sofubi from Aya Kakeda x Tomenosuke…
Japanese artist Aya Kakeda has teamed up with Tomenosuke for the release of the third colorway of her debut sofubi, the adorable “To The Candy Kaijyu Planet” Microbus! Standing at around 6.5″ tall, the gorgeous wheeled figure features a unique baby toy-inspired design, featuring working wheels on the base, plus 5 fully detachable and interchangeable micros riding on theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// “To The Candy Kaijyu Planet” Microbus sofubi from Aya Kakeda x Tomenosuke…”
MAN-E-NEWS// DeathCat Toys’ “Elder Demons” Instagram giveaway…
With the release of DeathCat Toys‘ “Elder Demons” keshi coming soon, owner Johan Ulrich has decided to celebrate with a special Instagram giveaway! Designed by DeathCat’s Johan Ulrich and sculpted by KtoKto, the pair – Oni Mira and the newly titled Red Pharaoh – have been heavily inspired by Bikkuriman and the classic Ma-Ba Zombies toy line, sculpted in-scale atContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// DeathCat Toys’ “Elder Demons” Instagram giveaway…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Uncut’s “Splatter Retsuden ” online sale…
Having made an appearance at the Zoomoth Wonderfestival booth over the weekend, Uncut‘s debut keshi “Splatter Retsuden” (Boropushi) will finally be up for grabs online this week! 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, coming castContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Uncut’s “Splatter Retsuden ” online sale…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Nerdone and Newtervision’s M.O.T.U.L.O.S x MASH playset…
As promised in our coverage of “Karnov” yesterday, we bring you details of the Nerdone x Newtervision “M.O.T.U.L.O.S x MASH” play set that’ll be gracing Wonderfestival Winter 2015 this weekend! Opting for a gorgeous M.O.T.U infused colorway this time around, the ever popular M.O.T.U.L.O.S castle has been produced in a white soft vinyl with gorgeousContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Nerdone and Newtervision’s M.O.T.U.L.O.S x MASH playset…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Splurrt’s “Uncle Steve” sofubi prototype revealed…
Originally debuting as an alternative head for the hugely popular Cadaver Twin figure, Splurrt‘s “Uncle Steve” is seeing a new lease of life as a full, standalone sofubi! Dedicated to his own uncle Steve, the figure features a weather-beaten tuxedo and bow tie ensemble inspired by the creepy comics and EC reprints Splurrt was givenContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Splurrt’s “Uncle Steve” sofubi prototype revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “MONIMOU” Monimals x Uamou Series 2 sofubi micros…
Following the success of the “MONIMOU” exhibition held way back in December 2013, the guys over at Uamou are proud to announce the second series of their collaborative figure with Monimals! Initially debuting in white, pink and blue, the latest batch of adorable sofubi Monimous come in both Black and Red with the original “Normal” eyes, whilst theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “MONIMOU” Monimals x Uamou Series 2 sofubi micros…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The WF exclusive Chaosman Lady from Refreshment x RealxHead…
Refreshment Toy have just revealed that their collaboration with RealxHead – the Chaosman Lady – is set to return in 2 exclusive colorways for Wonderfestival Winter 2015 this weekend! featuring the standard “adult” Chaosman body with Refreshment’s cat head sculpt, the pair have been produced in a glossy black soft vinyl with a mix of classicContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The WF exclusive Chaosman Lady from Refreshment x RealxHead…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Disarticulators’ “OG Ooze-It” Oozeball sofubi revealed…
Revealed right here in test-shot form last month, we are very proud to finally be able to share The Disarticulators‘ Oozeball sofubi in it’s initial “OG Ooze-It Green” colorway! Here’s the blurb for the figure… “A follow-up to last years hugely popular keshi-ball release, the DA’s Tru:Tek has completely redesigned the figure from the ground up for the newContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Disarticulators’ “OG Ooze-It” Oozeball sofubi revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The officially licensed “Oyasumi Punpun” sofubi from Science Patrol…
Science Patrol have joined the swathe of sofubi and keshi producers in securing a one-day license for this Sunday’s Wonderfestival Winter 2015, taking on cult Japanese manga Oyasumi Punpun! Featuring 2 of the many different forms the lead character – teenage boy Punpun – takes on throughout the course of the series, the pair have beenContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The officially licensed “Oyasumi Punpun” sofubi from Science Patrol…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Outbreak” Elephantos resin mini figures from Turbopistola…
After over a year away from the toys, our good friend Daniel Smith aka Turbopistola returns with a special “Outbreak” run of Elephantos resin minis! Created to coincide with the Days of the Dead: Atlanta Horror Convention this weekend, the stunning hand cast resin figures have been treated to multitude of gruesome looking paint applications,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Outbreak” Elephantos resin mini figures from Turbopistola…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “King Gainer” SD keshi from Kazpunk…
Joining the slew of mini figures that’ll be up for grabs at Wonderfestival Winter 2015 this Sunday, January 8th, up and coming producer Kazpunk has just revealed his debut creation, the King Gainer SD keshi! Based on the lead protagonist in Yoshiyuki Tomino‘s OVERMANキングゲイナ TV series, the tiny little guy has been sculpted in the same style asContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “King Gainer” SD keshi from Kazpunk…”
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