The guys over at Awesome Toy are proud to present their second artist exclusive version of FAKE BARON since the Mandarake Siryosei Expo release in May, calling on the talents of none other than CREATION! Cast in a blue soft vinyl this time around, the 9″ figure has been treated to the artist’s signature neon-rainbow sprays,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// CREATION’s “Artist Exclusive” FAKE BARON sofubi…”
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MAN-E-NEWS// The SDCC exclusive San Diego Ji Ja from mr clement…
Following our look at Falcon Toys’ Butt-Head yesterday, the guys over at DKE Toys have revealed yet another exclusive they’ll be bringing along to SDCC later this month, the San Diego Ji Ja from mr clement! Produced in a black vinyl this time around and coming with subtle lime/gold sprays and hand painted detailing, the stunningContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The SDCC exclusive San Diego Ji Ja from mr clement…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Marvin” Pulp Fiction custom bootleg from Good For You Toys…
“With his head in the clouds, Marvin’s mind seems to have gone to pieces. Which has led him to find out that sometimes not having an opinion can be a real headache, and not to mention quite messy! Now it’s up to you to help clean this mess up. So grab your blankets and quilts,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Marvin” Pulp Fiction custom bootleg from Good For You Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The SDCC exclusive “Butt-Head” resin figure from Falcon Toys…
Marking the second day exclusive reveals in the lead up to SDCC later in the month, DKE Toys proudly present one of the many handmade art figures they’ll have up for grabs at their booth… “Butt-Face” from Mike Woods over at Falcon Toys! Kit-bashed from a number of vintage action figures, the rather unfortunate looking space cadetContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The SDCC exclusive “Butt-Head” resin figure from Falcon Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Summer Break” DeathCat resin figures from Death Cat Toys…
Having sold out of all 4 original colourways at the recent “Stepping Through Walls” show at Toy Art Gallery, Johan over at Death Cat Toys has wasted no time at all in preparing another batch of his resin mascot, proudly presenting the “Summer Vacation” DeathCats! Standing at around 3″ tall and coming with articulation inContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Summer Break” DeathCat resin figures from Death Cat Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Mood Slayer” Killer sofubi from Bwana Spoons…
“Place this guy next to your bed for happy mellow nights sleep and waking up on the right side…” Bwana Spoons is proud to to reveal that a new mini-sized Killer, the “Mood Slayer”, will be up for grabs later this week! Produced in a shimmery silver soft vinyl with cherry, shot caller blue, red, andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Mood Slayer” Killer sofubi from Bwana Spoons…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Super7 at SDCC ’14…
Looking to pull out all the stops for SDCC this year, Super7 have just unveiled a total of 11 exclusives they’ll be bringing along to the event later this month! Featuring a tight selection of both vinyl and ReAction figures, we bring you a quick rundown of what will be on offer at their boothContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Super7 at SDCC ’14…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Moltuss” 8-Ball sofubi from Radioactive Uppercut revealed…
With the last of the Kickstarter 8-Ball sofubi making their way out to pledgees last month, John Santagada over at Radioactive Uppercut has wasted no time in readying the next colourway for the stunning figure, proudly presenting the jaw-dropping Moltuss! Sprayed in a mix of faded orange and yellow and layered with a coal-like matt black,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Moltuss” 8-Ball sofubi from Radioactive Uppercut revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Toy Pizza’s Pizza Rangers: Kinghts of the Slice action figures announced…
The guys over at the awesome web-based show Toy Pizza have just revealed that they’ve been working on their very own line of action figures, the Pizza Rangers: Knights of the Slice! Set to feature 3 different designs, the “alter egos” of show hosts Arcade Hiser, Jesse DeStasio, and Nicky Fung, early concept art revealed so farContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Toy Pizza’s Pizza Rangers: Kinghts of the Slice action figures announced…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Iceclops” mini figure from NolanJP x Disart ToyLabs
With the first wave of Scary Larrys finally making their way into collectors homes (sorry for the wait guys!), we can now reveal that NolanJP‘s second movie themed GPK-style figure “Iceclops” will be heading into production very soon! Paying tribute to Ray Harryhausen’s iconic beast in 1958′s The 7th Voyage of Sinbad, the ingenious mash-up of monster and doll stands atContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Iceclops” mini figure from NolanJP x Disart ToyLabs”
MAN-E-NEWS// Elegab’s Unpainted Festival 2014 revealed…
Elegab has just revealed that his hotly tipped “Unpainted Festival 2014” event will be touching down online later this week! Featuring a total of 8 of the artists previously released kaiju, each is set to come in a number of different unpainted colours- perfect for both blank collectors and customisers alike! With cheaper prices asContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Elegab’s Unpainted Festival 2014 revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The SDCC exclusive Infected Androids from Scott Wilkowski x Android Foundry…
Kicking things off in style this year, the guys over at DKE Toys have revealed the first of many exclusives they’ll be bringing along to SDCC later in the month, the Infected Androids from Scott Wilkowski x Android Foundry! Originally planned for last year’s con, the stunning figures will finally be up for grabs inContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The SDCC exclusive Infected Androids from Scott Wilkowski x Android Foundry…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The AUTOMATON™ 3.75 resin figure from Healeymade…
Healeymade has just revealed that the fourth entry into the ongoing 3.75 Series, AUTOMATON™, will be making its debut in-store over the upcoming Independence Day Weekend! Whilst the first 3 efforts were based on previous one-off customs Healey had created earlier in his career, the latest addition will be the first all-new figure to the series, comingContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The AUTOMATON™ 3.75 resin figure from Healeymade…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Angel Abby exclusive Birato from Ilu Ilu…
The guys over at Angel Abby have just unveiled their latest exclusive release, securing not 1, but 2 different versions of Ilu Ilu’s highly sought after Birato sofubi! Available in either black or pink colourways, the beautiful cycloptic figure comes packed with a matching caped omake, with both being housed in one of Ilu Ilu’sContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Angel Abby exclusive Birato from Ilu Ilu…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Crystal Version” Kaiju Koseki and custom Micro Eyezons from Gorgoloid…
Gorgoloid has just revealed 2 new releases that’ll be heading to his store this Wednesday, July 2nd at 6pm PST! First we have the return of the artist’s original Kaiju Koseki figure in a stunning “Crystal” colourway. Standing at around 6″ tall and weighing in at 220 grams of solid hand cast clear resin, the holographicContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Crystal Version” Kaiju Koseki and custom Micro Eyezons from Gorgoloid…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Naminori Kaijin “Oron” sofubi from Kenth Toy Works x The SIX F…
Making its first appearance as a near-finished clay proto back in March, we can now reveal that Kenth Toy Works‘ collaboration with The SIX F, the jaw-dropping Naminori Kaijin “Oron”, is finally ready for it’s first release! Standing at a lofty 8″ (11″ with shark-board!), the undead surfer features one of the most interestingly detailed sculpts we’veContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Naminori Kaijin “Oron” sofubi from Kenth Toy Works x The SIX F…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Summer Vacation” Sametans from Comet Debris…
Joining the previously posted Kappa Kids, Comet Debris have just revealed that a new “Summer Vacation” Sametan will also be up for grabs later this week! Cast in a crystal clear soft vinyl with paint restricted just to the eyes this time around, the 4″ sofubi has been filled with a number of semi-translucent rubberyContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Summer Vacation” Sametans from Comet Debris…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The S.M.I.L.E sofubi from David Flores x Blackbook Toy…
Originally making its debut at Art Toy Culture in Seoul back in May, David Flores and Blackbook Toy’s latest figure, S.M.I.L.E, is finally set for release in the west courtesy of distributor DKE Toys! Featuring the iconic acid smiley in Flores’ unmistakable lead window style, the mini balls have been sculpted by none other than T9G, coming cast in softContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The S.M.I.L.E sofubi from David Flores x Blackbook Toy…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Blood God” Ollie micro-run from Rampage Toys x Mutant Vinyl Hardcore…
Having teamed up earlier in the year for the monumental “Mutant Head Butt Attack” show, Rampage Toys‘ Jon Malmstedt has joined forces with Mutant Vinyl Hardcore once again for the release of the “Blood God” Ollie micro-run! Standing at around 13″ tall, the huge figure has been cast up in a milk chocolate brown softContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Blood God” Ollie micro-run from Rampage Toys x Mutant Vinyl Hardcore…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Plaseebo’s Wereneko and the Neko Night Gamer for the Tokyo Cat Fight show…
Bob Conge aka Plaseebo kindly shares 2 of his custom creations for Max Toy Co‘s upcoming Tokyo Cat Fight show, Wereneko and the Neko Night Gamer! Utilising the Kaiju Coup “Warui Neko” soft vinyl platform, the pair of of one-off pieces both come with fitted custom glass eyes and internal, motion activated LED units- fitted inContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Plaseebo’s Wereneko and the Neko Night Gamer for the Tokyo Cat Fight show…”
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