Mini figure sculptor Jared DeCosta aka RedJaroJam has teamed up with Eric Nilla for the release of his latest creation, the Pumpkin Golem! Whilst information on the little guy is still scarce at present, judging by the recent released photo he appears to be standard keshi size – around 2″ tall – coming complete with a beautifully realisedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Pumpkin Golem” from RedJaroJam x Eric Nilla…”
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MAN-E-NEWS// The NagNagNag x KK x Mishka DCon exclusive “Zinmenken” sofubi…
Greg Rivera over at Mishka has just revealed that they’ve teamed up with NagNagNag‘s Shigeru and KK for a Designer Con 2014 exclusive of the elusive Zinmenken sofubi! Based on a Japanese urban legend that talks of a human-faced dog, the super-creepy figure was sculpted and produced by Jyarinco’s owner KK, this time around coming withContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The NagNagNag x KK x Mishka DCon exclusive “Zinmenken” sofubi…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Satori Kappa” resin figure from Planet 3 Toys…
Artist David Dick of Planet 3 Toys is very proud to present his debut resin release, the beautiful Satori Kappa! Based on Japanese folk lore’s reoccurring “river child”, the salamander-like sculpt was designed and hand crafted by David, standing at around 2.75″ tall. Produced in resin by the guys over at Pretty in Plastic, the completed figuresContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Satori Kappa” resin figure from Planet 3 Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The DCon exclusive “Double Faced Busts” from Seymour Art…
Whilst he’ll unfortunately won’t be able to attend Designer Con 2014 in person this year, Peter Kelk of Seymour Art has revealed that he’ll a brand new series of resins up for grabs at the event, these gorgeous double faced busts! Limited to an edition of 10 hand cast resin multiples – of which 4Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The DCon exclusive “Double Faced Busts” from Seymour Art…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Halloween Mr Canker resin figure from Selfishlittle…
Up and coming toy artist Selfishlittle is proud to reveal that his debut figure Mr Canker is set to return today for a special Halloween release! Inspired by cult gross-out flicks such as Street Trash and Toxic Avenger, the beautifully sculpted slab of resin sludge stands at around 5.5″, coming with magnetic articulation in theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Halloween Mr Canker resin figure from Selfishlittle…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Shimomoku’s “BETA” Kinokeshi sofubi micro revealed…
Originally teased here last week, the latest figure in Shimomku‘s ongoing Kinokeshi series has just been revealed in full! Named “BETA”, the third figure in the soft vinyl line retains the same porcelain like qualities as the previous releases, this time coming with a unique design that features 4 fully articulated legs that can be neatlyContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Shimomoku’s “BETA” Kinokeshi sofubi micro revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Crazy Pattern” Real Uamou from Uamou x RealxHead…
Uamou have just unleashed yet another new figure into the Atelier store this week, the “Crazy Pattern” Real Uamou! Produced by RealxHead, the latest version of this highly sought after figure consist of unpainted mixed parts from a number of different previous runs, with no 2 figures alike. Currently available in strictly limited quantities at the Tokyo-basedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Crazy Pattern” Real Uamou from Uamou x RealxHead…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The DCon exclusive “Ghost” run Zinewolf sofubi from Hateball…
With an all-new second “Halloween” version of Hateball‘s Zinewolf sofubi currently being offered up exclusively to newsletter subscribers, those who’ve still not had the foresight to head over to the new Hateball site and sign up will be glad to know that the artist will also be offering up a special “Ghost” run at DesignerContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The DCon exclusive “Ghost” run Zinewolf sofubi from Hateball…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Angel Abby exclusive Shikabane Kaiju from Blood Guts Toys…
Premier Hong Kong toy distributor Angel Abby are proud to reveal that they’ve teamed up with Blood Guts Toys‘ IzuMonster for the latest round of his highly sought after Shikabane Kaiju! From the black and white pictures we’ve seen so far, the 9″ tall neo-kaiju figure will feature just the “Flesh Eater” head this timeContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Angel Abby exclusive Shikabane Kaiju from Blood Guts Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The P.P. Pudding store exclusive “Rimey” sofubi from GRUP Design Works…
Having debuted at Taipei Toy Festival earlier in the month, the guys over at GRUP Design Works have teamed up with P.P. Pudding for the first online release of their adorable Rimey sofubi! Based on GRUP’s signature mummy character, the 4″ figure has been sculpted by none other than Kenth Toy Works, coming in atContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The P.P. Pudding store exclusive “Rimey” sofubi from GRUP Design Works…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Halloween Galaxy Bats from The Galaxy People…
Brian Bunting of The Galaxy People is proud to reveal a special festive round of Halloween Galaxy Bats will be touching down in his store this Friday, October 31st at 12pm Japan time! Featuring Brian’s all-new resin cast bat head, the 4.5″ tall soft vinyl figures have been treated to a mix of neon pink,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Halloween Galaxy Bats from The Galaxy People…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Brush Paint Hell” Rotten-X micro-run from Rampage Toys…
Joining the previously posted Wave 2 Cyclops Dinos and Micro Cabriolet, Jon Malmstedt of Rampage Toys has just revealed yet another release that he’ll be bringing along to Design Fiesta 40 next month, the “Brush Paint Hell” Rotten-X micro-run! Originally debuting at NYCC last month, the awesome mega-collab features the Triclops designed/Zectron sculpted “Rotten Tomato” ball as partContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Brush Paint Hell” Rotten-X micro-run from Rampage Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Anger” and “Drunk” Evil Demon sofubi from Bukimi Blasters…
As if the recent news of his upcoming Designer Con 2014 release wasn’t enough, Shigeo Endo over at Bukimi Blasters has just revealed that he will be dropping 2 new micro runs of his ever popular Evil Demon online this week! Entitled “Anger” and “Drunk”, both versions of the 5.5″ figure have been cast in aContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Anger” and “Drunk” Evil Demon sofubi from Bukimi Blasters…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The DCon 2014 exclusive MOTUKO at the Refreshment Toy x Pop Soda booth…
The guys over at Refreshment and Pop Soda are proud to reveal that they’ll be bringing along the latest version of Shamrock Arrow and L’amour Supreme‘s MOTUKO figure to Designer Con 2014 next month! Originally released in super-limited quantities at Superfestival 66 a few weeks back, the “Red and Ivory” hand painted edition returns in mixed part softContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The DCon 2014 exclusive MOTUKO at the Refreshment Toy x Pop Soda booth…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Pinhead” mini busts from Ultimate Skull and Cobra…
Tim Stephson over at Ultimate Skull and Cobra has taken on the cult classic Hellraiser for his latest release, proudly presenting the Pinhead mini bust! Staning at around 3.5″ tall (TBC), the beautifully realised head-to-torso figure has been hand sculpt and cast in resin by Tim, coming complete with what appears to be a super-ornate renditionContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Pinhead” mini busts from Ultimate Skull and Cobra…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Kuumon “Blind Bag Bonanza” from Shirahama Toy…
Dennis over at Shirahama Toy has just revealed that he will be hosting another online Kuumon “Blind Bag Bonanza” this week! Featuring a plethora of different unpainted colorways – most of which have been limited to just 4 pieces or under – the 5″ tall figures are also set to come in a mix ofContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Kuumon “Blind Bag Bonanza” from Shirahama Toy…”
MAN-E-NEWS// New Cyclops Dinos and the Micro Cabriolet sofubi from Rampage Toys…
Having seen countless releases over the past 2 years, Rampage Toys‘ awesome Cyclops Dino sofubi line has finally been updated with a new wave of characters! Featuring a total of 3 designs; a triceratops, ankylosaurus, and our favourite, a 2-headed brontosaurus, all have been hand sculpted and produced in soft vinyl by Rampage’s Jon Malmstedt overContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// New Cyclops Dinos and the Micro Cabriolet sofubi from Rampage Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The DCon exclusive Caught’n Cody from Retroband x DKE Toys…
The guys over at DKE Toys are proud to reveal another exclusive custom bootleg release they’ll be bringing along to Designer Con 2014 next month, the Caught’n Cody mini figure from Retroband! The third figure in the artist’s GPK inspired line Retroband Kids, the 2″ tall piece has been hand sculpt and cast in resin, comingContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The DCon exclusive Caught’n Cody from Retroband x DKE Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Blacula” resin action figure from Falcon Toys…
“Blacula is one strange dude who is literally dressed to kill. On a nightly quest for human blood and the love of a woman, Blacula wreaks unholy havoc on the mean streets of LA…” Mike Woods over at Flacon Toys returns with his latest custom bootleg release, taking on William Crane’s infamous blaxploitation flick, Blacula! Kit-bashed from a varietyContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Blacula” resin action figure from Falcon Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Halloween Masked Digglers from Devils Head Productions x Splurrt…
Yep, yet another Halloween themed release this week, as Devils Head Productions team up with Splurrt for a festive second round of Masked Alavaka Digglers! This time coming cast in an orange soft vinyl with removable black mask, the 4″ tall Digglers are set to remain blank for the majority of the release, with a super-limitedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Halloween Masked Digglers from Devils Head Productions x Splurrt…”
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