With only a week and a half to go until the end of the Melty Misfits 2 Kickstarter (find out more here), Buff Monster has just unveiled a couple of reasons why any self respecting toy-head should take the plunge on the trading card project if they haven’t already… Kickstarter exclusive Mr Meltys! Available in both standard andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Kickstarter exclusive Mr Melty sofubi from Buff Monster…”
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MAN-E-NEWS// The Masked Digglers from DHP x Splurrt revealed…
Devils Head Productions have teamed up with Splurrt for a limited run of Masked Digglers! Little has been announced so far, but judging by the attached pic the little guys are set to come cast up in a clear soft vinyl, complete with inside and out blue/purple sprays (plus metallic green chase), and a hand tiedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Masked Digglers from DHP x Splurrt revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Spirit of OSU resin figure from Harlem Sörensen…
“Beware the spirit of OSU! In martial arts, this is of the essence. It refers to determination, perseverance and abnegation. If the spirit of OSU is with you, you are unstoppable…” Los Angeles based artist Harlem Sörensen is proud to announce the release of his debut resin figure, The Spirit of OSU! Featuring a unique Picasso inspired closed-fist headContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Spirit of OSU resin figure from Harlem Sörensen…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Rampage Toys at Design Fiesta 39…
With Design Fiesta 39 opening its doors this weekend, Jon over at Rampage Toys has started to tease the huge selection of figures that’ll be up for grabs at his booth! Whilst a few big ticket items have been revealed so far, including a micro-run of MVH Ollies (just check out that hand painted eye!) andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Rampage Toys at Design Fiesta 39…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Max Toy Co x Candie Bolton’s Kitsune Fox proto revealed…
Max Toy Co have just revealed their latest figure to hit the wax, the adorable Kitsune Fox! Based on a design from up and coming artist Candie Bolton, the little guy has been sculpted by none other than Pico Pico, standing around 3″ tall and coming with 2 points of articulation. Currently in production courtesy of MaxContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Max Toy Co x Candie Bolton’s Kitsune Fox proto revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Cherry Blossom” Spongebob X-Ray sofubi from Secret Base…
Hiddy over at Secret Base has just revealed that the Spongebob X-Ray sofubi is making a return this weekend in all-new “Cherry Blossom” colourway! Cast in a clear soft vinyl with bone coloured skeletal insert, the figure comes in a gorgeous split-style paint app, with the vivd OG colours being replaced with a mix of pastel pink, baby blueContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Cherry Blossom” Spongebob X-Ray sofubi from Secret Base…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Kaiju Oculis: Diadem micro-run from Gorgoloid…
“Kaiju Oculis is a mysterious meteor monster who crashed to the earth with violent impact, disrupting the balance of the ecosystem. Rising from the impact zone, Oculis began absorbing local flora and fauna to create the matter which is its body. As Oculis intakes more nutrients, it’s body becomes increasingly larger. The monster leaves aContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Kaiju Oculis: Diadem micro-run from Gorgoloid…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Neon Orange and Green “Pyramid Head” APs from Leviathan…
Originally making its debut early last year, Leviathan‘s awesome Silent Hill inspired M.U.S.C.L.E custom, Pyramid Head, has returned for a limited artist proof run! Based on the cult videogame/film’s reoccurring monster of the same name, the figure has been ingeniously kit-bashed using M.U.S.C.L.E’s 104 and 107, coming with an additional stitched leather apron and sword sculpted in epoxy.Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Neon Orange and Green “Pyramid Head” APs from Leviathan…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Ooze Wars and Mini Liquid Ooze figures from Blurble…
Hot off the heals of last weekend’s Oozy release, Blurble is proud to reveal that another trio have already hit the store! First up we have the Dark Lord inspired “Ooze Wars”. Cast in a deep black resin, the 6″ tall Ooze-It homage has been decked out with minimal silver and blue accents, sprayed button panelContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Ooze Wars and Mini Liquid Ooze figures from Blurble…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “White Marble” Figment sofubi from Brendan Monroe…
After what has seemed like an age since its last outing, Brendan Monroe‘s Figment sofubi sculpture has finally received a new “White Marble” colourway! Based on the artist’s recurring character of the same name, the 11.5″ tall figure was moulded directly from a small original wood sculpture, coming cast in an elegant marbled white and lightContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “White Marble” Figment sofubi from Brendan Monroe…”
MAN-E-NEWS// TKOM’s Demogorgon sofubi proto revealed…
Revealing the awesome Double Think proto just a couple of week back (check it here), it came with great surprise today to find that artist TKOM has unveiled yet another of his creations making it’s way into sofubi production soon, the horned beast Demogorgon! Originally making an appearance back in January as part of a collaborative showContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// TKOM’s Demogorgon sofubi proto revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Aggar” Altered Beast sofubi from Geek Life x Sega…
Japanese retro apparel and lifestyle brand Geek Life are proud to reveal the first figure in their upcoming Sega Retro Game Sofubi Collection, Aggar, the iconic first stage boss from Altered Beast! Pictured here in an unpainted flesh soft vinyl, the wonderfully realised demon stays 100% true to the game’s original design, featuring the sameContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Aggar” Altered Beast sofubi from Geek Life x Sega…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Scary Larry mini figure from NolanJP…
Originally teased back in February, NolanJP‘s follow up to last years breath-taking Split Kit custom mini figure is finally about to head into production! Now going by the name of Scary Larry, the beautifully sculpted piece draws inspiration from the work of legendary GPK artist John Pound (primarily his early Eerie Eric sketches), capturing hisContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Scary Larry mini figure from NolanJP…”
MAN-E-NEWS// New Ooze-It Alien bootlegs from Secret Base…
Secret Base have just unleashed a whole slew of Ooze-It Alien bootlegs online! Whilst we’re unfortunately a little late to the party with 2 all-new colourways already selling out (a blank GID blue and a clear green w/gold sprays), fans of the classic ooze toy are still in luck, as joining a restock of theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// New Ooze-It Alien bootlegs from Secret Base…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Infiltrator Witch resin figure from Healeymade…
As if yesterday’s Muscle/Mask announcement wasn’t enough, Healeymade has just revealed that yet another piece will be heading to the store alongside the bootleg minis this week, proudly presenting the Infiltrator Witch! Marking a return to the popular “Toil & Trouble” custom bootleg, the figure has been kit-bashed from a vintage Snow White figurine, coming completeContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Infiltrator Witch resin figure from Healeymade…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Kenth Toy Works’ Superfestival 65 leftover sale…
Kenth Toy Works have just revealed that a number of their Superfestival 65 exclusives will be up for grabs later this week! Featuring the previously posted “Basic Wars” action figures, including 3.75″ incarnations of both Nadsat Boy and NoFuture, the hand cast and sprayed resins are joined by a super-limited run of Nadsat Boy sofubi,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Kenth Toy Works’ Superfestival 65 leftover sale…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Spring ver.1” Ammonaito sofubi from Mechavirus…
Celebrating the launch of his new online store, Todd Robertson aka Mechavirus has just revealed that a fresh batch of Ammonatio sofubi will be touching down this Friday, May 9th! Dubbed the “Spring ver.1″ edition, the 3.75″x9” figure has been produced in Japan using a white soft vinyl, coming with a number of neon metallic MonsterContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Spring ver.1” Ammonaito sofubi from Mechavirus…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Elegab x Plaseebo Show at Rampage Studios…
After a brief hiatus since the epic MVH x SHB show, Jon Malmstedt over at Rampage Studios has just revealed the gallery’s latest upcoming collaborative event, pitting Japan’s mighty Elegab against the US’ legendary Bob Conge aka Plaseebo! Opening it’s doors on Saturday, May 31st, the show is set to feature a number of cross-customs fromContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Elegab x Plaseebo Show at Rampage Studios…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The D-Lux x SLAVExONE Gero micro run revealed…
Joining Splurrt‘s “Arctic” Geros (full details here) as part of SLAVExONE‘s May Madness releases, D-Lux has just been revealed as the latest artist to take on the crazy looking cycloptic beastie! Once again limited to a micro-run of just 6 figures, the 6.5″ tall Gero has been cast in a gorgeous Tiffany-blue soft vinyl, coming withContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The D-Lux x SLAVExONE Gero micro run revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// New Muscle/Mask mini figures from Healeymade…
Teased way back in March, Healeymade has just revealed that the latest additions to the ongoing Muscle/Mask saga will be touching down later this week! Featuring 2 new creations, the pair have been meticulously kit-bashed from a variety of undisclosed vintage M.U.S.C.L.E and M.A.S.K figures (we won’t ruin it by telling you guys this time!),Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// New Muscle/Mask mini figures from Healeymade…”
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