“The ability to destroy a planet is insignificant next to the power of this Geekwok!” Say hello to DarthWok- the cute but oh so evil cousin of UME Toys‘ ever popular GeekWok! Based on the original 3.5″ tall resin figure, this little guy sports a custom sculpted belt and chest plate, light sabre accessory, plusContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “DarthWok” custom resin figure from UME Toys…”
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MAN-E-NEWS// Nerdone x DeathCat Toys’ NYCC exclusive GID “Nekos in My Pocket” playset announced…
With the success of the first round of “Nekos in My Pocket” tucked firmly under their belt, Nerdone and Johan of DeathCat Toys have revealed that they’ll be teaming up again for an NYCC exclusive glow in the dark run! Presumably featuring the same template as the original playset release, we’re guessing that a paintedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Nerdone x DeathCat Toys’ NYCC exclusive GID “Nekos in My Pocket” playset announced…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Yamashiroya exclusive “Galaxy Blue” Chaos Warrior and Bastard from Uamou…
Yet more news from the Uamou camp this week, as the guys reveal their latest exclusives with Japanese retailer Yamashiroya, the “Galaxy Blue” Chaos Warrior and Bastard mini! Hand-painted by the legendary Goto-san alongside Uamou creator Ayako Takagi, the absolutely stunning pair will be touching down in limited numbers at Yamashiroya’s Ueno Stantion branch today (8/15) for an undisclosedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Yamashiroya exclusive “Galaxy Blue” Chaos Warrior and Bastard from Uamou…”
MAN-E-NEWS// August’s OTMFG release from October Toys…
The guys over at October Toys are offering fans a chance to beat the heat with August’s offering of citrusy Summer-inspired OTMFG figures! Seeing the return of the Matt Doughty/Lamour Supreme designed Zombie Pheyden in an eye-catching clear “Lemon”, the 2″ undead Glyos is joined by the latest version of George Gaspar’s curious looking Broctal, coming in at a microContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// August’s OTMFG release from October Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Blurble x Evil Dave “Kid Toxic” sofubi micro-run revealed…
Celebrating his Kid Toxic figure’s recent transition from resin to sofubi, Blurble has just revealed that he will be teaming up with tattoo artist-come-toy customiser Evil Dave for a special micro run! Designed by Blurble, digitally sculpted by iamscumbag and produced by Lulubell Toys in Japan using the finest soft vinyl, the 6″ tall figuresContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Blurble x Evil Dave “Kid Toxic” sofubi micro-run revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Rampage Toys’ “Worshipping Native” sofubi minis revealed…
Joining the recently teased “Pea Shooter Mobile” and “RAMPAGE KAIBUTSUYA” (‘giant monster animal shop’), Jon Malmstedt over at Rampage Toys has just revealed yet another 2 figures that’ve hit the wax ready for a debut release at Superfestival next month! Whilst we still can’t confirm what the pair of worshipping natives are for, our guess isContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Rampage Toys’ “Worshipping Native” sofubi minis revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Uamou Happy Bags…
Not ones to miss out on the recent hot spell of weather, Uamou have just revealed that they’ll be joining Comet Debris in the “Summer Vacation” madness with the release of an all-new Uamou Happy Bag! Packed with a random assortment of Uamou Sofubi figures, mini Uamou and Mini Boo straps (or figures), Skull Uamou sofubi, stickers andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Uamou Happy Bags…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Summer Vacation” Kappa Shonen from Comet Debris…
Hot off the heals of the recent “Summer Vacation” Sametan release, Koji Harmon over at Comet Debris has just revealed that his Kappa Shonen figure is set to receive the same summery treatment this weekend! Produced in a crystal clear soft vinyl with hand painted yellow and black eyes, the 5″ tall figure has been filledContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Summer Vacation” Kappa Shonen from Comet Debris…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Sucklord’s “Produce of the Universe” food toy mash-ups…
Celebrating the opening of the SUCKHOLE 3 studio over in New York, The Super Sucklord has decided to offer up something a little special for all those unable to attend the new space’s first open-studio event this weekend… the “Produce of the Universe” food toy mash-ups! Originally planned for release at the last SUCKHOLE, these (non-edible!) one-off,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Sucklord’s “Produce of the Universe” food toy mash-ups…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Awesome Toys’ Super Robot FAKE BARON “2nd Edition” revealed…
Recently spotted in August’s issue of Hyper Hobby, Awesome Toy‘s FAKE BARON is set to receive it’s second official colourway later this month! Standing at around 9″ tall and coming with 5 points of articulation, the officially licensed Red Baron pachi (bootleg) has been produced in the same bright red sofubi as before, this timeContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Awesome Toys’ Super Robot FAKE BARON “2nd Edition” revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Night Stalker” Blood Thirst sofubi from Brent Nolasco x Toy Art Gallery…
Toy Art Gallery is proud to present their latest self-produced sofubi release, the “Night Stalker” edition Blood Thirst from Brent Nolasco! Standing at a lofty 9″ tall and coming with articulation in the arms, feet and head, the first painted run of this unique looking beast features a black rub over white soft vinyl with black, silver,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Night Stalker” Blood Thirst sofubi from Brent Nolasco x Toy Art Gallery…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The GID FrankenUamou & Boo set from Uamou…
“He is back! Rotten as always, braindead and covered in toxic waste, Franken Uamou has changed his pants and is determined to see the world together with his buddy Frankenboo!” Having already seen 2 Japan-only exclusives through Yamashiroya, Ayako Takagi of Uamou is proud to reveal that FrankenUamou is now finally available to international customers! Produced inContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The GID FrankenUamou & Boo set from Uamou…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Patient No.6’s Full Production Edition “Doctor” set…
Avant garde resin artist Patient No.6 has just revealed a rather unique package that he’s currently offering up to his horde of fans, a “Full Production” edition of the Red + White series’ Doctor! Featuring artefacts from every step of the resin figure’s production, including the original moulds (in full!), early casts, grind plates, and of course, theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Patient No.6’s Full Production Edition “Doctor” set…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Shamrock Arrow’s AMEJ exclusive “Bone” Fang sofubi…
The guys over at Shamrock Arrow have just revealed that they will be resurrecting their first ever sofubi figure, the Street Sharks-inspired “Fang”, for an exclusive colourway at this year’s Amazing Model Expo-Japan! Cast in an ivory/bone coloured soft vinyl, the 3″ tall Ma-Ba Zombie style torso has been treated to a detail hugging black rubContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Shamrock Arrow’s AMEJ exclusive “Bone” Fang sofubi…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Minion Tank” custom mash-up from Plaseebo…
Bob Conge aka Plaseebo has just revealed the latest custom toy to touch down in his store, the adorable Minion Tank! A one of a kind custom mash-up of Max Toy Co‘s soft vinyl Kaiju Tank and a Despicable Me “Phil” Minion figure, the 4.5″ tall piece has been hand sprayed by the artist in a dark teal withContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Minion Tank” custom mash-up from Plaseebo…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Custom L.U.C.H.A resin mini figures from Topheroy x MannyX…
Fresh from his first L.U.C.H.A release just a couple of weeks back (check them out here), artist MannyX has just revealed that he’s teamed up with fellow customiser Topheroy for a special run of painted one-offs! 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 figuresContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Custom L.U.C.H.A resin mini figures from Topheroy x MannyX…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The 3.75 Series: Astro Knight resin figure from Healeymade…
“And all dared to brave unknown terrors, to do mighty deeds, to boldly split infinitives that no man had split before–and thus was the Empire forged…” Originally debuting in an SDCC exclusive GID blue last month, Healeymade has just revealed that his Astro Knight resin figure will finally be available to the masses later this weekContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The 3.75 Series: Astro Knight resin figure from Healeymade…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Rampage Toys’ JON & PUNCH mini exhibition at Cosmo Knight Alpha
Having worked on a huge number of painted runs for various artists over the past few months, Jon Malmstedt over at Rampage Toys has secured arguably one of his biggest projects to date- a painted run of Yusei and Moon Majin figures for Longneck’s Yoda Masahico! Created for mini exhibition “JON & PUNCH”, to be heldContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Rampage Toys’ JON & PUNCH mini exhibition at Cosmo Knight Alpha”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Blank Artist Series” Bedtime Bunnies from Peter Kato x Andrea Kang…
As promised in our coverage of the “Teal” Bedtime Bunnies last week, Peter Kato is proud to introduce the second in a series of 3 releases dropping this month, teaming up with illustrator Andrea Kang for the debut of the “Blank Artist Series” Bedtime Bunnies! Featuring a slightly tweaked sculpt from previous releases to createContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Blank Artist Series” Bedtime Bunnies from Peter Kato x Andrea Kang…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Angel Abby exclusive Guzo Kaijyu from Leo Sofvi Bouya…
Hot off the heals of the recent Wonderfestival exclusive with Rampage Toys, Leo Sofvi Bouya has teamed up with Angel Abby for the sixth instalment of his hugely popular Guzo Kaijyu! Standing at an impressive 10.5″ tall, the so called “idol monster” has been produced in a bright green soft vinyl, coming with stunning yellow, gold andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Angel Abby exclusive Guzo Kaijyu from Leo Sofvi Bouya…”
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