“Meet Sleepwalker. He feeds off the dreams on Cloud Nine. He grows as he pops dream bubbles. He thrives as he fills minds with doubts… He’ll tell you to get your head out off the clouds and back on the ground. He’ll tell you to forget about the engine that could, because you’re the engineContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “OG” Sleepwalker (Nimbus) sofubi from Paulus Hyu x Kurobokan…”
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MAN-E-NEWS// The “Halloween” and “Colico” Wananeko resin figures from Javier Jimenez…
Originally making it’s debut at Max Toy’s Tokyo Cat Fight exhibition back in July, Javier Jimenez‘ Wananeko returns just in time for a special Halloween themed release! Designed by Javier, sculpted by Cristina Ravenna and hand cast by Rafael Rodriguez Santos, the stunning mace-handed figure stands at just under 5″ of solid orange resin, this time aroundContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Halloween” and “Colico” Wananeko resin figures from Javier Jimenez…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Voilld Uamou sofubi for the Sogni Strani exhibition…
Created for the ongoing SOGNI STRANI exhibition at Tokyo’s Gallery Voilld, Uamou are proud to present a limited “Voilld” version of their signature 3″ sofubi mini! Cast in a clear soft vinyl, the super-limited batch of figures have been hand painted in a solid black from the inside, featuring various different “exposed” visor masks that reveal the multi-colored glitter thatContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Voilld Uamou sofubi for the Sogni Strani exhibition…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Blurble’s “Muckster” DCon debut…
Mike Marinello aka Blurble has just revealed that his latest resin figure – the oozing Mucketer – will be making its debut at DCon ’14 next month! Designed by Mike and sculpted by Mr Canker creator, Selfish Little, the slimy beast stands at around 5″ tall, coming hand cast in solid resin by Dubose Art. DroppingContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Blurble’s “Muckster” DCon debut…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The GNOSIS NYCC leftover sale…
Grizlli Atom aka GNOSIS has just revealed that he’ll be unleashing a whole slew of NYCC leftovers in his store at some point today (10/19)! Featuring a mix of both original resins and custom sofubi, highlights include the debut of the two-headed Back-Biter for just $40, the Monster Island produced “Blood Splatter” Ooze Corpse forContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The GNOSIS NYCC leftover sale…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The D-Lux x Frank Mysterio Anticristo 666 sofubi micro-run…
DLux turns his hand to Frank Mysterio’s ever popular Anticristo 666 sofubi for his latest custom micro-run! Produced in a red Japanese soft vinyl this time around, the limited batch of 4 7″ tall figures have been treated to a mix of metallic blue, metallic purple, orange and gold sprays with black hand painted detailing.Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The D-Lux x Frank Mysterio Anticristo 666 sofubi micro-run…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Cold Cast” speciMAN: Stage 1 resin figures from CreatureKits…
Josh Hardie over at CreatureKits has just revealed that his speciMAN: Stage 1 resin figures are set to return for a super-limited “Cold Cast” run! A disturbing mix of caterpillar and man, the partially hatched cocoon has been hand sculpted by Josh, standing at around 2.25″ tall. Cold cast in a metal/resin blend and treated toContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Cold Cast” speciMAN: Stage 1 resin figures from CreatureKits…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Disarticulators, Disart ToyLabs and Gory Hole NYCC leftover sale…
Having released a number of different exclusives under The Disarticulator, Disart ToyLabs and Gory Hole brands throughout NYCC last week, we’re proud to finally reveal details of the leftover online sale! Featuring a number of figure debuts, limited prototypes and of course, THOSE “MoYF” rings, at least 2 of each of the original line-up haveContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Disarticulators, Disart ToyLabs and Gory Hole NYCC leftover sale…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Slimed” Quackula sofubi from Healeymade…
David Healey over at Healeymade is proud to present the second run of his Quackula sofubi, the “Slimed” edition! Based on the original custom bootleg release – a loving tribute to both Count Duckula and Universal Monsters – the Naoya Ikeda-sculpted figure stands just shy of 7″ tall and comes with a total of 4 points of articulation. ProducedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Slimed” Quackula sofubi from Healeymade…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Slime Ape micro-run from ButcherBrand…
Butch Adams over at ButcherBrand is proud to reveal that his long awaited Slime Ape figures are finally making their debut this weekend via lottery! Designed, sculpted and produced by Butch, the awesome all-American kaiju stands at around 5″ tall, coming complete with articulation in both the neck and arms. Painted up in a slimeContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Slime Ape micro-run from ButcherBrand…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The BLObPUS painted Cheestroyer from Bad Teeth Comics…
BLObPUS has taken on Bad Teeth Comics‘ Mini Cheestroyer sofubi for his latest painted release! Standing at around 4.7″ tall and coming with 3 points of articulation, the Double Haunt sculpted and Unbox Industries produced figure has been cast in a squishy GID soft vinyl this time around, coming with BLObPUS’ signature mix of layeredContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The BLObPUS painted Cheestroyer from Bad Teeth Comics…”
MAN-E-NEWS// NYCC photo dump: Part 2…
After an extended break over in New York, we’re finally back in the UK and ready for regular business! Whilst we won’t be firing on all cylinders until the weekend, we’ve decided to ease you guys (and ourselves!) in with Part 2 of our NYCC photo dump… Enjoy the pics and be sure to check backContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// NYCC photo dump: Part 2…”
MAN-E-NEWS// NYCC “Preview Night” photo dump…
We’ll be bringing you guys a full written review of the various booths at NYCC early next week, but in the mean time, you’re just going to have to make do with this HUGE photo dump… Enjoy!!! Rampage Toys x Tru:Tek [Rampage Toys display including a one-off Guzo Kaiju and MockBat] [Tru:Tek display inc one-offContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// NYCC “Preview Night” photo dump…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The NYCC exclusive “Bootleg Black” Bartholio from AshMadeThis x Disart ToyLabs…
Unfortunately missed our in our main reveal late last week, we’re proud to present the final exclusive we’ve brought along to NYCC… the “Bootleg Black” Bartholio from AshMadeThis and Disart ToyLabs! Kit-bashed by our very own Tru:Tek with sculpted elements from NolanJP, the vintage Beavis bandy toy has been recast in hard resin, this time around comingContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The NYCC exclusive “Bootleg Black” Bartholio from AshMadeThis x Disart ToyLabs…”
MAN-E-TOYS at NYCC!
First off, we’d like to give you guys a massive apology (once again!) for the lack of coverage on the blog over the past week. On top of preparing exclusives for the Rampage Toys x Tru:Tek NYCC booth – the final of which we’ll reveal in our next post – we’ve actually been getting ready toContinue reading “MAN-E-TOYS at NYCC!”
MAN-E-XCLUSIVE// The Disarticulators, Disart ToyLabs and Gory Hole at the Rampage x Tru:Tek NYCC booth…
We’ll be winding things down here at Man-E-Toys ahead of our trip to New York for NYCC next week, but before we go, we’ve decided to give you guys the full lowdown of exclusives that our very own Tru:Tek will have on offer at his joint booth (#208) with Rampage Toys at the Tenacious Toys collective.Continue reading “MAN-E-XCLUSIVE// The Disarticulators, Disart ToyLabs and Gory Hole at the Rampage x Tru:Tek NYCC booth…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The NYCC exclusive “Internal Marble” Kesagake sofubi from Rampage Toys…
Dropping at Superfestival 66 to instant sell-out success, Rampage Toys‘ “Kesagake” sofubi is set to return next week in an all-new NYCC exclusive colorway! The first figure to be released in the ongoing “Giant Monster Animal Shop” series (previously announced here), the menacing 10.5″ grizzly was inspired by the “Sankebetsu Brown Bear Incident” in Hokkaido Higuma- widely known as the worstContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The NYCC exclusive “Internal Marble” Kesagake sofubi from Rampage Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The NYCC exclusive “Simon” mini figure from MISHKA x Healeymade revealed…
Healeymade has just revealed that he will be teaming up with MISHKA for a special mini figure rendition of cyco mascot Simon for NYCC next week! Featuring an undisclosed bootlegged body meshed with originally sculpted head and shoulders, the lil’ cyclops appears to be around the same scale as M.U.S.C.L.E/Neclos (TBC), standing at around 2″ ofContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The NYCC exclusive “Simon” mini figure from MISHKA x Healeymade revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// New Sunguts sofubi at Jungle…
Shimomoku over at toy retailer/producer Jungle have just unleashed a whole slew of new Sunguts sofubi in their online store! Featuring the humungous Arroz Maximas in a blue vinyl with yellow and red sprays, the hideous Biloon in a light fleshy pink, Fulamon in a split blue, white, green and grey, Otoko-Zame in black and Tate-Eboshi in whiteContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// New Sunguts sofubi at Jungle…”
MAN-E-NEWS// DeathCat Toys’ 5th Dimensional Witch Yaga prototype revealed…
Johan Ulrich over at DeathCat Toys has just unveiled yet another promising figure in the works, the 5th Dimensional Witch Yaga! Set to feature in an all-new line of sofubi minis at some point in the near future, the bikkuriman-style figure was designed by Johan, with sculpting duties currently in the hands of the recently featured KtoKto ofContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// DeathCat Toys’ 5th Dimensional Witch Yaga prototype revealed…”
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