With the sofubi Oozeball preorder proving to be a huge success last month, we thought we’d give those early adopters of the figure a little update on its progress. Having been recast in wax and retooled for jointing over the past week, the ball is now in the hands of the factory over in Japan for theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Oozeball sofubi wax prototypes revealed…”
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MAN-E-NEWS// Rampage Studios’ Holday Extravaganza online sale…
With Rampage Studios‘ Holiday Extravaganza event proving to be a huge success this past Friday, owner Jon Malmstedt has revealed that only a smattering of figures remain for general sales. All currently available in the Rampage Toys store right here, we bring you a quick rundown of exactly what’s on offer… Rampage x Konatsuya “Kubiros”- Rampage’sContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Rampage Studios’ Holday Extravaganza online sale…”
MAN-E-NEWS// RedJaroJam’s Puke Horse prototype revealed…
Pushing full steam ahead with a whole slew of new mini figure creations at the moment – a couple of which we’ll be featuring very soon – Jared DeCosta aka RedJaroJam has just unveiled one of his most intriguing projects of all, the Puke Horse! What appears to be an unofficial companion figure to the artist’s OMFG SeriesContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// RedJaroJam’s Puke Horse prototype revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Cheestroyer keshi from Bad Teeth Comics x Eric Nilla…
Debuting at Designer Con 2014 last month, the Cheestroyer keshi from Bad Teeth Comics is now up for grabs online! Sculpted and produced by keshi master Eric Nilla, the 2″ Monster in My Pocket-style figures have been cast up in a wide variety of finishes including neon, thermal color change, glitter, marbled and more. CurrentlyContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Cheestroyer keshi from Bad Teeth Comics x Eric Nilla…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Studio Uamou’s 4th Anniversary Fortune Uamou sofubi minis…
With Studio Uamou closing for it’s 4th anniversary next Wednesday, December 10th in preparation for the upcoming “UAMOU ♥ MAYU meets CUVEE” exposition, the team have decided to celebrate a little early with the release of a very special batch of Fortune Uamou sofubi minis! Coming in 3 different hand painted colorways; Cosmic GID, Cosmic White and WhiteContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Studio Uamou’s 4th Anniversary Fortune Uamou sofubi minis…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Winter Chibi Set” Pocket Sideshow sofubi from Circus Posterus x Tomenosuke…
The guys over at Circus Posterus and Tomenosuke are proud to reveal the second release of their Pocket Sideshow sofubi, the Winter Chibi Set! Featuring all 4 designs from the series – Otto from Brandt Peters, Snowshoe from Amanda Louise Spayd, Penelope from Kathie Olivas and Puddlesproot from Chris Ryniak – the gang of 3″ minisContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Winter Chibi Set” Pocket Sideshow sofubi from Circus Posterus x Tomenosuke…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Army Green” Rancid Raptor from James Groman x Lulubell Toys…
Having made brief appearances at both NYCC and Designer Con over the past couple of months, James Groman‘s follow-up to Rotten Rexx, the Rancid Raptor, has finally made his debut online! Designed and sculpted by Groman and produced by Grody Shogun, the 3.5″ sofubi mini has been cast in an unpainted “Army Green” soft vinyl forContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Army Green” Rancid Raptor from James Groman x Lulubell Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Skull Toys’ DOCK ‘n ROLL “Clear Ver” sofubi…
Having seen a limited release at Designer Con 2014 last month, Skull Toys are proud to reveal that their DOCK ‘n ROLL sofubi is now available to purchase online! Standing at around 5″ tall with 4 points of articulation, the soft vinyl figure comes complete with 2 additional, fully interchangeable heads. Whilst the DCon exclusiveContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Skull Toys’ DOCK ‘n ROLL “Clear Ver” sofubi…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Tug-O-War from Zectron x Unbox Industries revealed…
Known for his extensive work as part of The Disarticulators, the Amazing Zectron has just revealed images of his first ever solo mini figure, Tug-O-War! A labour of love that’s been nearly 2 years in the making, the over-sized, 2.5″ tall keshi blends elements from right across kaiju and classic sci-fi, featuring, amongst other design flourishes,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Tug-O-War from Zectron x Unbox Industries revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Rampage Toys x Medicom Toy’s “RAMPAGING Polar Bear” Kesagake revealed…
Jon over at Rampage Toys is very proud to reveal that he’ll be teaming up with Medicom Toy for an exclusive “RAMPAGING Polar Bear” edition of his hugely popular Kesagake sofubi! Standing at a lofty 10.5″ tall and coming with 4 points of articulation, the menacing grizzly has been produced in a snowy white soft vinyl forContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Rampage Toys x Medicom Toy’s “RAMPAGING Polar Bear” Kesagake revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “BLObPUS Paint Ver.” Barabaran and Cosmegira GID Set…
Hot on the heals of the recent Cobra Ningen release, BLObPUS is proud to reveal that he’s teamed up with Yamomark for yet another round of open-run sales, proudly presenting the Barabaran and Cosmegira GID Set! Both produced in BLObPUS’ signature glow in the dark vinyl, the pair have been treated to a number of contrastingContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “BLObPUS Paint Ver.” Barabaran and Cosmegira GID Set…”
MAN-E-NEWS// S.U.C.K.L.E Series 2 Kickstarter stretch goals revealed…
Having just smashed the $25,000 target with just 2 days left until the end of their S.U.C.K.L.E Series 2 Kickstarter campaign (get the full lowdown on the project here), DKE Toys and The Sucklord are proud to present another 3 stretch goals to help push that total even further! Bringing the staggering total of figures in the series up toContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// S.U.C.K.L.E Series 2 Kickstarter stretch goals revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The MonstreHero “Stegoforest” sofubi micro-run…
Artist Jesse Narens has teamed up with the guys over at MonstreHero for the latest edition of his debut sofubi, Stegoforest! Standing at around 5″ tall and coming with 3 points of articulation, the nature loving dino has been cast in a slime green soft vinyl this time around, coming with a plethora of brown, grey andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The MonstreHero “Stegoforest” sofubi micro-run…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Mini-Niku Ring Series from Sean Gallagher…
Featuring alongside the previously posted Mutant Mickeys at ConArtistNYC‘s Action Figures: Objectified group show over the weekend, we thought we’d shine a little light on the latest release from ToyAsObject‘s Sean Gallagher, the Mini-Niku Ring Series! Featuring the same 2 kit-bashed and re-sculpted Kinkeshi mini figures from the previous Mini-Niku release, the pair have been cast inContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Mini-Niku Ring Series from Sean Gallagher…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Rampage Toys’ Ultrakaiju Series “Aboras” test shot teased…
Having seen a huge amount of success with Jamira over the past 6 months, Jon Malmstedt over at Rampage Toys has revealed that a second entry into the officially Tsuburaya-licensed Ultrakaiju Series will be making an appearance early next year! Taking on Ultraman’s dino-kaiju “Aboras” this time around, it would appear that the mono-horned beastContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Rampage Toys’ Ultrakaiju Series “Aboras” test shot teased…”
MAN-E-NEWS// One-off custom Maxx Bots from Buildbots…
Artist Will Long aka Buildbots has taken on Max Toy Co‘s Maxx Bots for his latest round of one-off customs! Utilising both bat-ear and mohican variants of the 2-part sofubi mini, the pair have been treated to Will’s instantly recognisable blend of kit-bashed found objects and meticulous weathered paint detail, both coming complete with all-newContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// One-off custom Maxx Bots from Buildbots…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Zarigani Works x Medicom Toy’s “Centaur Wrester” Vinyl Artist Gacha Series 1…
Joining the previously featured “Emerian” minis from Mee Mei, Medicom Toy have secured yet another figure for their newly established Vinyl Gacha Artist: Series 1, the adorable Centaur Wrestler from Zarigani Works! Similar to Emerian, the paunch little guy stands at just under 2.5″ tall, coming in a selection of 5 different blind-bagged colorways. Touching down alongsideContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Zarigani Works x Medicom Toy’s “Centaur Wrester” Vinyl Artist Gacha Series 1…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Leo Sofubi Bouya’s new “Guzo Taboo Kaiju” revealed…
Having had a huge amount of success with his debut sofubi, the Guzo Taboo Kaiju, Leo Sofubi Bouya has been hard at work on a follow-up! Featuring the same unique, snake-like body of the original, the massive 13″ tall figure comes complete with an all-new pair of elongated arms, open palm and fit-clenched hands, plusContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Leo Sofubi Bouya’s new “Guzo Taboo Kaiju” revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Rampage x Bukimi Blasters “Evil Demon” for the Rampage Studios Holiday Extravaganza…
Jon Malmstedt over at Rampage Toys is getting in the Christmas spirit as he prepares for the latest show over at Rampage Studios, the Holiday Extravaganza! Opening it’s doors at the Tokyo-based gallery space this Friday, December 5th at 7pm, the event is set to play host to a whole slew of different toys, including worksContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Rampage x Bukimi Blasters “Evil Demon” for the Rampage Studios Holiday Extravaganza…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Mutant Mickey” resin figure from Wizard Skull…
Brooklyn-based illustrator Wizard Skull is proud to present his latest resin figure, Mutant Mickey! Inspired by the artist’s reoccurring character of the same name, the towering 6.5″ figure was kit-bashed from a pair of vintage Disney Marx figures, recast in resin by our very own Tru:Tek and then hand painted by WS in an authentic pallet ofContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Mutant Mickey” resin figure from Wizard Skull…”
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