Previously released at Superfestival 67 last weekend, Gargamel‘s latest round of “Cast Figures” – Set E – is now available to overseas customers for a limited time! Featuring a total of 5 keshi style mini figures including the Toxic Conifer, Zag and Deathra, the little guys have been hand cast in a keshi-gomu flesh resinContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Gargamel’s “CastFigure” Set E resin mini figures…”
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MAN-E-NEWS// UME Toys’ Millard Buckston figure revealed…
Artist Rich Page has been hard at work on the latest addition to the ever growing UME Toys family, introducing the creepy-yet-cute Millard Buckston! Standing at a lofty 7″ tall, the figure has been hand sculpted by Rich using Super Sculpey, coming painted in a monotone palette of block acrylics and washes. Unfortunately just aContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// UME Toys’ Millard Buckston figure revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Rampage Studios’ 2 Year Anniversary Party announced…
Jon Malmstedt over at the Tokyo-based Rampage Studios will be celebrating the gallery space’s 2nd anniversary in style next week with a special keshi party! Featuring an extensive display from a whole slew of awesome makers and artists, including Nerdone, Zoomoth, Newtervision, Nama Niku and Tru:Tek, a few select items will be up for grabs too, theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Rampage Studios’ 2 Year Anniversary Party announced…”
MAN-E-NEWS// New Treegarr, Chicken Leg and Moribund resin figures from Bigmantoys…
Bigmantoys is ringing in the new year with a cacophony of resurrected 5.5″ resin chaos this week! Touching down in-store this Thursday, January 15th at Midnight London time, a total of 3 classic figures will be returning from the grave including the long awaited return of Treegarr in 2 alternative colorways. Here’s a quick rundown ofContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// New Treegarr, Chicken Leg and Moribund resin figures from Bigmantoys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Haunted” Lil Alex sofubi from Frank Kozik x BlackBook Toy…
Previewed here last week, we can now reveal release details for Frank Kozik and BlackBook Toy‘s upcoming A Clockwork Carrot “Haunted” Lil Alex sofubi! Standing at around 9″ tall and featuring 4 points of articulation, the Clockwork Orange inspired piece has been produced in both smoke-clear and matt black soft vinyl this time around, coming with a mix ofContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Haunted” Lil Alex sofubi from Frank Kozik x BlackBook Toy…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Marbled Menace” Pocket Rose Vampire sofubi from Super7…
Super7 have just revealed that their Pocket Rose Vampire will be sprouting forth from the soil once more this week in a special Marbled Menace colorway! Produced in a gorgeous purple and red swirl vinyl with green, purple, yellow and silver sprays, the adorable 3″ tall 2-part mini will be up for grabs at just $25Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Marbled Menace” Pocket Rose Vampire sofubi from Super7…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Demon Seer resin figure from Scott Wilkowski…
Scott Wilkowski proudly presents the latest figure in his ongoing series of skeletal studies, the haunting Demon Seer! Standing at around 5.5″ tall, the hand sculpt and cast skeleton has been produced in a Blood Red and Black resin for the release, coming complete with an adjustable metal mounted display stand. Currently available in strictly limited quantitiesContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Demon Seer resin figure from Scott Wilkowski…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Unbox Industries’ giant size Uamou revealed…
Unbox Industries are proud to reveal that they’ve teamed up with Uamou for a giant size version of their signature horned figure! Unveiled this week at the Hong Kong Toy Fair alongside a whole host of other upcoming releases – a couple of which we’ll be featuring later in the week – the piece appearsContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Unbox Industries’ giant size Uamou revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The KUDAMON MikanKappa sofubi mini from Yasuyuki Kobayashi…
Jungle are proud to reveal that the latest person to join their Artist Collection – Yasuyuki Kobayashi – will be debuting their KUDAMON MikanKappa sofubi mini this weekend! Standing at just over 3″ tall, the adorable 2-part mini will be available in either unpainted “Lemon” or “Alpino” (white) soft vinyl. Touching down in the Jungle store right hereContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The KUDAMON MikanKappa sofubi mini from Yasuyuki Kobayashi…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Bounty Hunter’s Silver Demeru-Kun overseas sale…
After 18 years in the business, iconic Japanese toy and apparel brand Bounty Hunter have finally launched an international store, stocking it to the brim with shirts, jackets, hats, accessories, and – more importantly – a limited supply of the recent anniversary edition Silver Demeru-Kun sofubi! Standing at around 8″ and coming with articulation inContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Bounty Hunter’s Silver Demeru-Kun overseas sale…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “8-Ball” Rat Fink sofubi from Dunk…
Having seen previous releases in resin, Dunk’s “8-Ball” Rat Fink is now finally available in glorious soft vinyl! Amazingly featuring all of the sharp detail of the original Ed Roth figure, including hair, ears and even teeth, the 8-Ball mounted Fink stands at an impressive 12″ tall, coming hand sprayed in the original red, gold andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “8-Ball” Rat Fink sofubi from Dunk…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Dissolution of Smoke” sofubi mini from Algangu…
Yet more debut sofubi today, as we bring you the latest release from new Japan-based toy artist Algangu, the Dissolution of Smoke! Heavily inspired by 80’s Japanese horror toys, the awesome 4″ tall, 2-part mini has initially been produced in 2 different colorways; a painted clear “slime” green with metallic blue sprays that will be available viaContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Dissolution of Smoke” sofubi mini from Algangu…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The F***ing Four Fingers sofubi prototype from TerribleWhore…
Up and coming toy artist TerribleWhore has just unveiled the prototype for his debut sofubi, the F***ing Four Fingers! Heavily inspired by the iconic Sneagator Claw kinkeshi/M.U.S.C.L.E mini figure, the upscaled piece features near identical textures to the original, as well as introducing some interesting new design revisions; a “mouth” palm and “eye” fingers thatContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The F***ing Four Fingers sofubi prototype from TerribleWhore…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Fuzzy” Uamou and Bastard sofubi minis…
“During winter, Uamou grows a thick and fluffy fur to cope with the harsh cold and even though his natural instinct tells him to go into hibernation, he continues to meet up with Boo who seems unaffected by the seasons.” Uamou are proud to announce that their second run of “Fuzzy” special edition sofubi isContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Fuzzy” Uamou and Bastard sofubi minis…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Candy Corn” Bukimi Kun preorder from Bukimi Blasters…
Shigeo Endo over at Bukimi Blasters is proud to reveal that his latest sofubi, the awesome Bukimi Kun, has just received it’s second release in an all-new “Candy Corn” colorway! Taking inspiration from classic 80’s gross-out toys such as the Breath Blasters and Madballs, the unique worm-like figure stands at around 4″ tall, coming in 4Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Candy Corn” Bukimi Kun preorder from Bukimi Blasters…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Cobratrice (CobraKing) Artist Proofs from Monster Namahage x Disart ToyLabs…
Having made a brief appearance at NYCC in October last year, Monster Namahage‘s Cobratrice (CobraKing) mini figure is finally seeing a super-limited Artist Proof release this week! Meticulously kit-bashed and re-sculpted from a mix of classic M.I.M.P and M.U.S.C.L.E designs, the little guy has been produced by our very own Tru:Tek over at the Disart ToyLabs in a sleek “proto”Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Cobratrice (CobraKing) Artist Proofs from Monster Namahage x Disart ToyLabs…”
MAN-E-NEWS// UME Toys’ Nostro the Vampyre resin wall plaque…
Richard Page over at UME Toys has been hard at work on something a little different to his usual resin output, switching out the cute for the creepy with his first ever relief wall plaque release, Nostro the Vampyre! A loving homage to the Symphony of Horror – Nosferatu – the hand sculpt and cast headContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// UME Toys’ Nostro the Vampyre resin wall plaque…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Rampage Toys Lucky Bags and more at Superfestival 67…
Having just got back to Tokyo after a trip over to the States, Rampage Toys‘ Jon Malmstedt has wasted no time at all in getting back to the grind, revealing a whole slew of releases that’ll be up for grabs at Superfestival 67 this Sunday (1/11)… including the Rampage 2015 Lucky Bags! Featuring a totalContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Rampage Toys Lucky Bags and more at Superfestival 67…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Disarticulators’ Oozeball sofubi test shot revealed…
Revealed right here as a finished wax prototype last month, we are very proud to finally be able to share the very first vinyl test shots of The Disarticulators‘ Oozeball sofubi! 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 new medium, optingContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Disarticulators’ Oozeball sofubi test shot revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Frank Kozik x BlackBook Toy’s “Haunted” Lil Alex sofubi revealed…
Nigo over at BlackBook Toy has revealed that Frank Kozik‘s original A Clockwork Carrot figure – Lil Alex – is set to return soon in an all-new “Haunted” colorway! Standing at around 9″ tall and featuring 4 points of articulation, the Clockwork Orange inspired piece has been produced in a smoke-clear soft vinyl this timeContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Frank Kozik x BlackBook Toy’s “Haunted” Lil Alex sofubi revealed…”
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