Blackbook Toy have teamed up with rock band Suicidal Tendencies for the return of the S”K”UM-kun sofubi! Created as the mascot for the now defunct toy shop ZacPac back in 2011, the figure – loosely based on ST frontman Mike Muir – has been resurrected by Blackbook with a number of interesting refinements in tow, includingContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Cyco Blue” S”K”UM-kun from Blackbook Toy x Suicidal Tendencies…”
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MAN-E-NEWS// Paul Kaiju x MVH at Designer Con 2014…
Not to be outdone by last year’s epic selection showing at Designer Con, Paul Kaiju has revealed that he’ll be teaming up with Rich over at Mutant Vinyl Hardcore for yet another incredible turn out of new figures, painted runs and one-offs! Featuring a new Space Ree, Fungus Boxer Ree, Jinxman, Micro Goons, unpainted GoboconContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Paul Kaiju x MVH at Designer Con 2014…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The DCon exclusive “Galapagos Idea Japan” Neo Japan from RESTORE…
As if the previously posted “Fog: The Kimono Ghost” Jungle Fever wasn’t enough, RESTORE have just unveiled yet another must-have exclusive they’ll have up for grabs at Designer Con 2014 this week, the jaw-dropping “Galapagos Idea Japan” Neo Japan sofubi! Coming unpainted in a crystal clear soft vinyl this time around, the 7.5″ tall figure has beenContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The DCon exclusive “Galapagos Idea Japan” Neo Japan from RESTORE…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Uh Oh Toys’ Errants sofubi minis available now…
Originally debuting at NYCC last month, Uh Oh Toys‘ debut line of sofubi minis, the Errants, are finally available online! Consisting of 3 2.5″ tall designs; a scientist owl, a cowboy bull and a space faring lizard, the adorable 2 part figures are up for grabs in the original NYCC colorway, coming cast in a glossy blackContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Uh Oh Toys’ Errants sofubi minis available now…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Black Bart with Gold Chain custom action figure from Bootleg Bart x Manny X…
Teaming up with famed knock-off catalogers Bootleg Bart, Manny X over at Patrullax is proud to present his latest custom action figure, Black Bart with Gold Chain! Booted directly from the original 1989 Playmates action figure, the 3″ tall piece pays homage to the classic rip-off designs of the 90’s, coming cast in a brown resin, handContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Black Bart with Gold Chain custom action figure from Bootleg Bart x Manny X…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Return to Black” Skull Uamou sofubi mini…
As promised yesterday, we bring you the second daily release in Uamou‘s ongoing “Return to Black” promotion this week, the All-Black Skull Uamou! A figure that has been part of the Uamou catalogue for quite some time, the 3″ tall sugar-skull inspired design finally sees it first release in a glossy black vinyl, beautifully offsetContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Return to Black” Skull Uamou sofubi mini…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The DCon 2014 exclusive Infected Young Gohst resin figures from FERG x Scott Wilkowski…
Following yesterday’s Infected Dokuwashi reveal, the guys over at DKE Toys has just unveiled yet another Designer Con 2014 exclusive from Scott Wilkowski, the Infected Young Gohst! Taking on FERG‘s hugely popular sofubi mini, the 3″ tall figures feature internal skeletons sculpted by Scott that have been embedded in a translucent double resin cast. As withContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The DCon 2014 exclusive Infected Young Gohst resin figures from FERG x Scott Wilkowski…”
MAN-E-NEWS// HamFX’s Starman resin action figure revealed…
Having delved into the world of 80’s NES game Pro Wrestling last year with a custom bootleg interpretation of protagonist Amazon, Tyler Ham aka HamFX is set to return with an all-new figure taken from the game, the mighty Starman! One of our most fondly remembered characters from the iconic brawler, the pink lycra donningContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// HamFX’s Starman resin action figure revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Cheestroyer keshi from Bad Teeth Comic x Eric Nilla…
Having seen continued success with their Mini Cheestroyer sofubi, Bad Teeth Comics have teamed up with none other than Eric Nilla for a bite-sized keshi version of the burger-headed kaiju! Standing at little over 2″ tall, the little guy has been hand sculpted by Eric based on the original comic book design, coming cast inContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Cheestroyer keshi from Bad Teeth Comic x Eric Nilla…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Pushead’s “Copper Version” Snotblower at Toy Tokyo…
Originally revealed at the Hyperstoic event in New York during NYCC last month, Pushead‘s breathtaking Snotblower figure is now finally up for grabs through Toy Tokyo! Designed by Pushead, sculpted by Cosmo Liquid and produced by Medicom, the gorgeous vinyl figure stands at around 10″, coming with multiple points of articulation for your posing pleasure. Available inContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Pushead’s “Copper Version” Snotblower at Toy Tokyo…”
MAN-E-NEWS// SLAVExONE’s Gero at Designer Con 2014…
Aside from playing host to works from a number of different artists, SLAVExONE‘s Designer Con 2014 booth (#1130) is set to be full to the brim with micro-runs, one-offs and unpainted releases of his very own Gero creation! For you gys lucky enough to attend the even this weekend (11/8-11/9), we bring you a quick rundown ofContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// SLAVExONE’s Gero at Designer Con 2014…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The DCon exclusive PD Riders and White Troopers from Punk Drunkers x RealxHead…
Joining the previously posted Lab Mice mash-ups, Japanese apparel brand Punk Drunkers have just revealed another 2 exclusives they’ll have on offer at Designer Con 2014 this weekend, the PD Riders and White Troopers! Featuring both RealxHead’s adult Chaos Man and Chaos Trooper bodies coupled with the Punk Drunkers mascot head, the Riders have been treatedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The DCon exclusive PD Riders and White Troopers from Punk Drunkers x RealxHead…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Hungry Hungry Hordak H.U.S.T.L.E AP release from Brutherford Industries…
It’s been a long time in coming, but the “Hungry Hungry Hordak” figure from Brutherford Industries has finally seen an artist proof release! Featuring as part of our very own Tru:Tek’s debut mini figure series H.U.S.T.L.E way back in 2012 (check it here if you haven’t already!), the 2″ tall M.U.S.C.L.E-style figure was designed and digitally sculptedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Hungry Hungry Hordak H.U.S.T.L.E AP release from Brutherford Industries…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Misty Fog Toys’ Bronco Willis sofubi revealed…
It’s been a while since we last heard anything from Le Merde and Kiyoka Ikeda’s Misty Fog Toys, so it came with great pleasure over the weekend to find that they’ll be hitting up Designer Con 2014 with an all-new figure… Bronco Willis! Featuring the same arm and leg sculpts as the previously released Mega Junktion,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Misty Fog Toys’ Bronco Willis sofubi revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Novelty Haus exclusive “ZRK” resin action figures from GreenPlasticTunnels…
“With a terrifying timbre, the wild cry of ZRK carries through the wooded maze of branched beasts. The eyeless army of ancient timber has witnessed ageless wonders. Now on the Eve of Hallowed Celebration, out of the thick underbrush wanders the wicked ZRK… ZRK, scourge of ageless horrors of landscaping. ZRK cannot be pruned, heContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Novelty Haus exclusive “ZRK” resin action figures from GreenPlasticTunnels…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The DCon exclusive Infected Dokuwashi resin figures from Super7 x Scott Wilkowski…
For those of you who missed out on Super7‘s recent Infected Dokuwashi preorder – or if you’re looking to bag the awesome figure in a different color – you’ll be glad to know that the guys over at DKE Toys have secured an exclusive run for Designer Con 2014 this weekend! Featuring an internal resinContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The DCon exclusive Infected Dokuwashi resin figures from Super7 x Scott Wilkowski…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Return to Black” Bastard sofubi mini from Uamou…
Celebrating the most classic of non-colors with a special “Return to Black” promotion this week, the guys over at Uamou are proud to present the first of a series of daily releases, the “All-Black” Bastard! Having made appearances as part of Uamou’s various exclusive releases recently, the 3″ tall sofubi mini is finally available to the generalContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Return to Black” Bastard sofubi mini from Uamou…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The DCon exclusive Jungle Fever “Fog: The Kimono Ghost” from Pop Soda x RESTORE…
Joining the previously posted MOTUKO, Pop Soda have just unveiled yet another must-have exclusive they’ll have up for grabs at Designer Con 2014 next weekend, presenting Jungle Fever “Fog: The Kimono Ghost” edition! Designed by PopSoda and sculpted by RESTORE’s Abe Junnokai, the beautifully realised chameleon stands upright at just under 8″, coming complete with 10 separate partsContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The DCon exclusive Jungle Fever “Fog: The Kimono Ghost” from Pop Soda x RESTORE…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Krotpong’s “Homunculord” sofubi finer puppet protos revealed…
Having teased the little guys on Instagram over the past couple of months, Krotpong is proud to finally unveil his upcoming series of sofubi minis in full… introducing The Homunculords! Standing around 2.5″-3″ each, the set of 5 finger puppet-style figures all have their own unique – albeit stomach churning – feel, taking elements from rightContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Krotpong’s “Homunculord” sofubi finer puppet protos revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// UkyDayDreamer’s Deku the Buster sofubi revealed…
Side-stepping their usual abstract-like minis, UkyDayDreamer has just unveiled an altogether more realistic addition to their already brimming line of sofubi, proudly presenting Deku the Buster! Standing at a much taller 4.7″ and coming with 3 points of articulation plus removable helmet, the Japanese astronaut has been treated to a life-like mix of sprays, washesContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// UkyDayDreamer’s Deku the Buster sofubi revealed…”
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