The guys over at Toy Tokyo have just revealed 2 of the many exclusives they’ll have on offer at NYCC next month, the “8-bit” Freddy and Jason ReAction figures! Based on the original NECCA 7″ 8-bit figures released last year – which in turn were based on the ill-fated Nightmare on Elm Street and Friday 13thContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Toy Tokyo NYCC exclusive “8-Bit” Freddy and Jason ReAction Figures revealed…”
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MAN-E-NEWS// Paul Kaiju’s “Powered” Boss Carrion teased…
Never one to rest on his laurels, the mighty Paul Kaiju has already started to give us a glimpse into what we can expect in 2015… starting with this jaw-dropping “Powered” Boss Carrion teaser! Whilst the above pic is all we have to go on at present, it would appear that the figure will largelyContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Paul Kaiju’s “Powered” Boss Carrion teased…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Splurrt’s life-size Cadaver Twin for TAG’s Halloween show…
Splurrt has just revealed that his Cadaver Twin sofubi will be the latest figure to get the life-size treatment courtesy of Toy Art Gallery! Created for the upcoming Halloween show at the gallery space, the hideous creation is currently being fabricated in fibre glass, standing at a lofty 30″ tall- 5 times the original’s size.Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Splurrt’s life-size Cadaver Twin for TAG’s Halloween show…”
MAN-E-NEWS// “Swamp” Heathrow and more from Frank Kozik…
Frank Kozik has just revealed that the latest Heathrow sofubi, the “Swamp” edition, will be touching down in his store today (9/17) at Noon PST! Standing at around 6″ of green soft vinyl, the figure has been treated to a mix of black/white sprays and hand painted detailing. Presumably limited to 30 signed and numbered figures,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// “Swamp” Heathrow and more from Frank Kozik…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Omiso Factory’s Transformers-inspired resin action figure revealed…
Miso Mike over at the Omiso Factory has just revealed that his latest resin action figure is finally ready for release! A spiritual successor to last year’s incredible Mr Abnormal, the as yet untitled figure pays homage to the classic robot toy lines of the 70’s and 80’s, taking elements from the likes of Transformers andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Omiso Factory’s Transformers-inspired resin action figure revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Geek Life x SEGA’s Space Harrier “Mammoth” sofubi revealed…
With the recently released Altered Beast “Aggar” figure proving to be a huge success, the guys behind retro apparel brand Geek Life have wasted no time in getting to work on the second figure in the officially licensed Sega Retro Game Sofbi Collection- taking on 1985 shooter Space Harrier’s “Mammoth” boss! A near-perfect rendition ofContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Geek Life x SEGA’s Space Harrier “Mammoth” sofubi revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Skinner x Unbox Industries’ Lolgolth Gnazgoroth production shots revealed…
After nearly a year since the first reveal at NYCC ’13 last October, the guys over at Unbox Industries are very proud to share production shots of Skinner‘s jaw-dropping “Lolgolth Gnazgoroth” vinyl figure in full! One of the most ambitious full-production art toys to date, the incredible figure features an unparalleled amount of detail, with limitless new skulls,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Skinner x Unbox Industries’ Lolgolth Gnazgoroth production shots revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Ummikko’s one-off custom “Koningu” sofubi revealed…
Monkey 3000 over at Ummikko is proud to reveal that his debut sofubi “Koningu” will be returning soon for a round of one-off customs! Produced in what appears to be a black soft vinyl, the 5.5″ primate has been limited to just 5 pieces this time around, each coming with a selection of unique multi-hued sprays andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Ummikko’s one-off custom “Koningu” sofubi revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Levantine” Minute Man resin figure from Healeymade…
In a controversial move considering recent news events, NY-based artist Healeymade will be bringing back his masked Minute Man resin for a special “Levantine” edition later on today! Kit-bashed from a variety of vintage toys including a static Disney “Aladdin” PVC mini, the 3.5″ figure has been hand cast by the artist, coming in a stunning marbledContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Levantine” Minute Man resin figure from Healeymade…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Custom L.U.C.H.A resin mini figures from Topheroy x MannyX…
Teased here a few weeks back, the MannyX x Topheroy custom L.U.C.H.A series has finally touched down in the Customantics store! Featuring all 4 of the original M.U.S.C.L.E custom bootlegs alongside a whole host of other kit-bashed and re-sculpted minis, the figures have been hand cast by Manny in a variety of swirled clear and GID resin tints,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Custom L.U.C.H.A resin mini figures from Topheroy x MannyX…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Lulubell Toys exclusive “Galaxy Black” Galaxy Commanders sofubi from SKULLMARK…
Originally revealed here a couple of weeks back, Galaxy Commanders – the debut line from Hong Kong-based sofubi toy producers SKULLMARK – has just received its first release as a Lulubell Toys excluisve! Featuring a total of 2 different bodies and a staggering 9 alternative heads, the series’ stunning 9.5″ tall figures have been directly inspired by obscure 1977 action figure lineContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Lulubell Toys exclusive “Galaxy Black” Galaxy Commanders sofubi from SKULLMARK…”
MAN-E-NEWS// G.R.U.P Toyworks’ “Rimey” sofubi customs revealed…
Having announced their debut sofubi “Rimey” back in July, the guys behind G.R.U.P Design Works have just revealed a number of customs ahead of the figures release next month! Sculpted by none other than Kenth Toy Works, the adorable 3.5″ mummy has been taken on by some of Japan’s leading toy artists, including Touma, Uky Daydreamer,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// G.R.U.P Toyworks’ “Rimey” sofubi customs revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Rose Edition” Bastard and Fortune Uamou sofubi…
Uamou‘s latest figure, Bastard, has just received its first coloured vinyl release in a beautiful Rose pink! Dropping alongside a matching “Rose” Fortune Uamou, the pair are currently available in both the Uamou Atelier shop and online, with the 2.75″ tall Bastard available either blank for 1,800yen ($17) or with a painted mouth for 2,000yen ($19) and the FortuneContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Rose Edition” Bastard and Fortune Uamou sofubi…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “MUSKOLATOR” Shipwrecked Plunder Boy from Goodleg Toys…
The fine chaps over at Goodleg Toys are proud to reveal the third figure in their ongoing Shipwrecked Plunder Boys series, the muscle bound MUSKOLATOR! Billed as the “ultimate 5.5″ action figure”, the originally sculpted (100% non-bootleg!) piece features a total of 4 points of articulation, coming cast in a solid flesh resin with meticulous handContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “MUSKOLATOR” Shipwrecked Plunder Boy from Goodleg Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// James Groman x Lulubell Toys’ “Ultimate Color Edition” Rotten Rexx preorder…
After almost a year since its debut at NYCC ’13, James Groman and Lulubell Toys‘ humungous Rotten Rexx sofubi is finally set to receive its first ever painted colorway! Entitled the “Ultimate Color Edition”, it would appear the paint scheme has been based on Groman’s own “Ultimate Rexx” custom seen at the Lulubell Toys DCon ’13 booth,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// James Groman x Lulubell Toys’ “Ultimate Color Edition” Rotten Rexx preorder…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Glyos-compatible “Cynodraxus” resin figure from Spaced Out Design…
Pj Bartlett over at Spaced Out Design is proud to reveal that his latest Glyos-compatible figure – Cynodraxus – will be making its debut online this weekend! Essentially the Mk IV edition of Pj’s ever evolving Geodraxus, the highly refined figure now boasts a total of 7 fully articulated/interchangeable hand cast resin parts. Going up for saleContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Glyos-compatible “Cynodraxus” resin figure from Spaced Out Design…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Nerdone x DeathCat Toys’ NYCC exclusive GID “Nekos in My Pocket” playset revealed…
Originally teased here a few weeks back, DeathCat Toys x Nerdone‘s NYCC exclusive “Nekos in My Pocket” playset has finally been revealed in full! As hinted at in our original post, this new version is set to follow the same template as the original release, coming complete with Nerdone’s M.O.T.U.L.O.S castle cast in a GID sofubiContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Nerdone x DeathCat Toys’ NYCC exclusive GID “Nekos in My Pocket” playset revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// September’s OTMFG release from October Toys…
The guys over at October Toys are gearing up for the imminent coming of both Halloween and DCon ’14 with September’s OTMFG release, proudly presenting the “Midnight” Mini Gwin and the debut of all-new figure Vincent in flesh! Based on the Scott Tolleson-designed Designer Con logo, the 1.5″ tall Vincent – along with Linux mascotContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// September’s OTMFG release from October Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Robot Sentinel” Domino Jack sofubi from Paul Kaiju…
Paul Kaiju has just revealed that Sally Joe’s arch nemesis, cyber agent “Domino Jack”, is set to receive his first official online release this weekend in a stunning “Robot Sentinel” colorway! Standing at a lofty 9″ tall and coming with 8 points of articulation, Jack has been produced in a black soft vinyl this time around, comingContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Robot Sentinel” Domino Jack sofubi from Paul Kaiju…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Blue Frog World’s “Bohna Skully” resin platform figure revealed…
After months of hard work and organisation, Gary Boon over at Blue Frog World is finally ready to reveal his first ever original resin creation… the Bohna Skully! Initially starting out as a sketch and quickly progressing to digital form via 3Ds Max, the sleek 2-part design has been created primarily as a platform for customisation,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Blue Frog World’s “Bohna Skully” resin platform figure revealed…”
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