Reaching even further back in time for his latest round of sofubi under the Gnosis monicker, Grizlli Atom has just unveiled a WIP look at the follow-up to the Old Ones… the Ancient Ones! Featuring a total of 3 new designs, the paperclay-style sculpts have been inspired by a unique mix of ancient Aztec culture, Miura’s vintageContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Grizlli Atom’s “The Ancient Ones” WIP revealed…”
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MAN-E-NEWS// Jon Malmstedt’s custom Tunnelran for the Elegab x Plaseebo show…
Jon Malmstedt over at Rampage Studios has just revealed one of the many pieces he’ll have on display at the Elegab x Plaseebo show later this week, a stunning one-off custom Elegab Ton’neran! Finally giving the awesome sculpt the realistic paint job it’s been aching for since its debut back in 2010, the mighty tunnel beast has been treatedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Jon Malmstedt’s custom Tunnelran for the Elegab x Plaseebo show…”
MAN-E-NEWS// HipHopRobot’s Franken Molar paint tests revealed…
First teased here way back in January, the guys over at HipHopRobot have just revealed the very first paint tests for their debut toy, Franken Molar! Pictured here alongside another upcoming release, a collaboration with Cory Rogers entitled “Skull Rose” (more info on that soon!), the 5″ tall figure was designed by HHR’s Mark Bentley andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// HipHopRobot’s Franken Molar paint tests revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Kreepskull Boy resin figure from Kalaka Toys…
With so many figures touching down in the Kalaka Toys store since it’s launch last weekend, we thought we’d shine a spot light on one of our favourite releases from owner Matias so far, the Kreepskull Boy custom bootlegs! Standing at an impressive 8″, the ingenious piece has been kit-bashed from a vintage ThrashMetal Boy figure, comingContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Kreepskull Boy resin figure from Kalaka Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// New WF exclusive Real x Nibblers and Datadub F5’s at Fig-X…
Originally making an appearance at Design Fiesta 39 a couple of weeks back, Datadub has just revealed that a number of new figures are up for grabs in the Fig-X store right now! Marking the first online release of Datadub’s very own “Don” Finger 5 sofubi, a total of 3 designs are up for grabsContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// New WF exclusive Real x Nibblers and Datadub F5’s at Fig-X…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Rampage Toys’ custom Samael sofubi for the upcoming TAG group show…
Having been produced in strictly limited numbers under Wonderfestival’s one day licensing agreement, we sadly don’t see too many customs of Zoomoth‘s Samael sofubi… so when we found out that Jon Malmstedt over at Rampage Toys would finally be busting out the paints on one for an upcoming group show at TAG, we had to stand upContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Rampage Toys’ custom Samael sofubi for the upcoming TAG group show…”
MAN-E-NEWS// New Dr Mirock sofubi set from Mirock Toy coming soon…
Mirock Toy has just revealed that the highly sought after Dr Mirock mini sofubi set has been resurrected for an all-new painted run! Featuring all 3 designs (albeit in a mashed-up configuration), the beautifully sculpted mecha-dieties have been produced in a dark grey soft vinyl this time around, coming with a number of subtle grey sprayed highlights,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// New Dr Mirock sofubi set from Mirock Toy coming soon…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Elegab’s Gakkon and mixed part Bukimindas for the Rampage Studios show…
With his collaborative show alongside Plaseebo at Rampage Studios just a few days away now, Elegab‘s Nari-san has just revealed a few of the pieces he’ll have on offer… including all-new kaiju, Gakkon! Referred to by the artist as a “monster of school”, the bully busting monster has been cast in a deep purple/blue for its debutContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Elegab’s Gakkon and mixed part Bukimindas for the Rampage Studios show…”
MAN-E-NEWS// MVH x Brandt Peters’ Bag Head and Ol Scratch coming soon…
Having been teased since as far back as December, Brandt Peters and Rich of Mutant Vinyl Hardcore‘s much anticipated collaborative release has finally been confirmed for production soon! Featuring 2 all-new head designs from the pair; the super-creepy Bag Head from Brandt and devilish Ol Scratch from Rich, the guys will rather interestingly be using swappedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// MVH x Brandt Peters’ Bag Head and Ol Scratch coming soon…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Medicom Toy’s Batgirl and Catwoman for the DC Comics Retro Sofubi Collection…
Having neglected the female angle in their first 2 DC Comics Retro Sofubi releases, Medicom Toy intend to right their wrongs with the addition of Batgirl and Catwoman in this third round of figures! Once again sculpted by Bear Model and colour coordinated by Frenzy, the vintage-styled figures stand at just shy of 10″ each, comingContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Medicom Toy’s Batgirl and Catwoman for the DC Comics Retro Sofubi Collection…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The BZLBRX-1 Thesis Gameplay Figure from Novelty Haus…
Noel Danger over at Novelty Haus is proud to announce the arrival of a rather unique multimedia release, the BZLBRX-1 Thesis Gameplay Figure. A collaboration with programmer Olya Androsik, the project marks the return of Danger’s reoccurring BZLBRX character, although this time it’s not just in resin… but as the star of his very own video game!Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The BZLBRX-1 Thesis Gameplay Figure from Novelty Haus…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Awesome Toy x Medicom Toy’s Fake Spectreman sofubi…
Wasting no time since the launch of their debut sofubi Fake Baron in March, the guys over at Awesome Toy have once again teamed up with Medicom Toy for another pachi-style release… Fake Spectreman! Offering up 2 different bootleg takes on the classic tokusatu character; a traditional version in red/yellow, complete with blood sucking monster companion-omake Bakura,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Awesome Toy x Medicom Toy’s Fake Spectreman sofubi…”
MAN-E-NEWS// UME Toys’ ButtPlug resin mini figure revealed…
Getting in early with his NYCC prep, Richard Page over at UME Toys introduces us to a little fella he’ll be debuting at the event in October… the UME ButtPlug (for external use only)! Based on an original sculpt created by the artist a few years back, the “cheeky” little chap has actually been sculpted directlyContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// UME Toys’ ButtPlug resin mini figure revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Medicom Toy exclusive King Jinx from Paul Kaiju…
Paul Kaiju has teamed up with Medicom Toy for an exclusive run of the mighty King Jinx! Cast in a purple soft vinyl this time around, the towering 10″ tall figure has been treated to a number of metallic sprays, coming complete with matching “Screaming Siren” omake. Currently up for grabs in Japan through theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Medicom Toy exclusive King Jinx from Paul Kaiju…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Calabbity the Assuming Rabbit resin figure from The PBKs…
“Calabbity the rabbit does not care. The idea of eating too many mushrooms do not scare! One day Calabbity ate too many, his bones and feet felt all funny. Into the darkness the rabbit fell, almost like a dizzy spell. He woke up to see that gone were his feet, and he was but anotherContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Calabbity the Assuming Rabbit resin figure from The PBKs…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Bob Conge’s customs for the Elegab x Plaseebo show at Rampage Studios…
With the previously announced collaborative show with Elegab little over a week away now, Bob Conge aka Plaseebo has just unveiled a number of different customs he’ll have on display! Joining a one-off “Blue Moon” Warui Inu and a whole crew of LED infused Ugly Unicorns, the focal point has got to be the ominouslyContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Bob Conge’s customs for the Elegab x Plaseebo show at Rampage Studios…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Daniel Yu’s Art Toy Culture online sales revealed…
Debuting 3 new releases at the recent Art Toy Culture convention in Seoul, Daniel Yu has thankfully held back a limited amount of each for an online release this Sunday, May 25th at 11pm EST! Here’s a quick rundown on the trio that’ll be up for grabs in-store… Gory Bomb & Bronco Buster “Irish Whipped” edition- Cast inContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Daniel Yu’s Art Toy Culture online sales revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Rampage Toys’ officially licensed Jamira kaiju teased…
Taking his toy game to a whole new level, Jon Malmstedt over at Rampage Toys has just revealed that he will be releasing an official Tsuburaya-licensed version of Jamira at Wonderfestival in July! Whilst we only have the above teaser to go by, we’re presuming that the soft vinyl kaiju will be going on sale under theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Rampage Toys’ officially licensed Jamira kaiju teased…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Undead Toys’ Zombie DobuRat sofubi at Lulubell Toys…
Having seen numerous releases in resin, Undead Toys‘ Zombie DobuRat has finally made the leap into grade-A sofubi! Standing at around 5″ tall and coming with articulation at the neck, the unpainted black soft vinyl figure made it’s debut at Design Fiesta 39 last weekend, with a limited batch thankfully being held back by Lulubell ToysContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Undead Toys’ Zombie DobuRat sofubi at Lulubell Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Zombie Disuko Smasher bootleg mini figure set from Jack’s Attic…
It’s been a while since their debut toy, “Weekend at the Lake”, touched down last year, but Jack’s Attic are finally back with what has got to be one of the best custom bootleg releases we’ve seen all year… proudly presenting the Zombie Disuko Smasher mini figure set! Based on the super-obscure and extremely weird 1987 FamicomContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Zombie Disuko Smasher bootleg mini figure set from Jack’s Attic…”
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