Joining the Max Toy “Ultra Nyan” featured earlier in the week, Uamou are the latest to reveal their exclusive for the next Tsuburaya Creative Jam 50, Ultrauamou GID! Previously released at the event in a grey soft vinyl, the 3″ figures have been cast in a classic glow this time around, complete with masked Ultraman styleContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Ultrauamou GID sofubi from Uamou…”
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MAN-E-NEWS// Kyle Kirwan’s Willo “Mudcat Chronicles” resin figure Kickstarter campaign…
Having already garnered a huge amount of attention for his ever evolving line of Mudcat Chronicle mini figures, Brooklyn-based artist Kyle Kirwan is looking to take the project one step with the help of Kickstarter… proudly presenting his first full-scale creation, the adorable Willo! Already smashing the required $2,500 target since going live a couple of daysContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Kyle Kirwan’s Willo “Mudcat Chronicles” resin figure Kickstarter campaign…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Paul Kaiju’s Jade Green King Jinx raffle details…
Paul Kaiju is gearing up to release the latest take on his epic Atlantean kaiju, proudly presenting the “Jade Green” King Jinx! Produced in a vivid jade green soft vinyl complete with metallic sprays and matching “Screaming Siren” omake, the impressive beast stands at a lofty 8″ tall with an incredible 10 points of articulation. GoingContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Paul Kaiju’s Jade Green King Jinx raffle details…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “First Edition” Quackula sofubi from Healeymade x Gargamel…
Originally teased here way back at the beginning of the year, Healeymade is proud to reveal that his hugely popular Quackula figure has finally made the transition from resin to sofubi! Based on the original custom bootleg release, a loving tribute to both Count Duckula and Universal Monsters, the figure has been re-sculpted by Naoya Ikeda, standing just shyContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “First Edition” Quackula sofubi from Healeymade x Gargamel…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Blue Sky Edition Autopsy Zombie Staple Baby from Miscreation Toys…
Originally debuting at TAG last month, Jeremi Rimel over at Miscreation Toys is proud to reveal that the remaining “Blue Sky” edition Autopsy Zombie Staple Babies will be heading online next week! Sculpted by Rimel and produced by Lulubell Toys, the figures have been cast up in a crystal meth inspired clear blue soft vinyl, comingContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Blue Sky Edition Autopsy Zombie Staple Baby from Miscreation Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Ji-Long Red Dragon” Eternal Cloud from RESTORE x Medicom Toy…
RESTORE join forces with Medicom Toy for the third instalment of the Eternal Cloud sofubi figure-cum-sculpture, the Ji-Long Red Dragon edition! Featuring a beautiful array of pearl orange, metallic yellow, blue and red sprays, the intricately detailed shrine and horns have been cast separately in a jade green resin. Currently available to Japanese customers throughContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Ji-Long Red Dragon” Eternal Cloud from RESTORE x Medicom Toy…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Radball custom bootlegs from Kalaka Toys…
Joining the previously featured Teenage Riot Figures, mad genius Matias of Kalaka Toys is proud to present another series that’ll be up for grabs in his store soon, the Radballs! Kit-bashed from a variety of vintage toys and found objects including a “Bruise Brother” Madball Head Popper, the 4″ tall figures have been cast in resin byContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Radball custom bootlegs from Kalaka Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Medicom Toy exclusive Krawlus from MVH x Skinner…
Joining the increasingly large list of must-haves this month, Medicom Toy have revealed yet another jaw-dropping exclusive, the first painted run of the MVH x Skinner Krawlus! Standing a whopping 14″ tall, the split-design monstrosity appears to have been cast in a white soft vinyl, coming with a stunning mix of blue/grey, black, gold andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Medicom Toy exclusive Krawlus from MVH x Skinner…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Nerd City at C2E2…
Nerd City is set to celebrate the true spirit of indie toys and art this weekend at C2E2 (April 25–27th in Chicago), with their booth (#750) in The Block playing host to a huge collection of special guest artists, including The Godbeast, ManOrMonster? Studios, Alexis Ziritt, Ben Spencer, True Cast Studio, Fantastic Plastic Toys, Battle Babies, The Mark Ultra, Toyfinity,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Nerd City at C2E2…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The jumbo sized Cosmos Aliens from Medicom Toy…
Revealed during our Wonderfestival coverage back in February, it came with great pleasure this week to find out that the first round of jumbo sized Cosmos Aliens are finally up for grabs! Standing at around 8″ each, both figures from the original mini gacha line-up feature, with Alien A (Octopus/Ooze-It bootleg) coming in a red vinyl withContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The jumbo sized Cosmos Aliens from Medicom Toy…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Superfestival 65 exclusive “Lucky Golden” Kappa Shonen from Comet Debris…
Joining the previously posted Bloody Sametan micro run, Koji Harmon over at Comet Debris proudly present the second exclusive figure he’ll be bringing along to Superfestival 65 this Sunday… the “Lucky Golden” Kappa Shonen! Once again limited to just 5 figures, Kappa has been cast in the same clear green as the recent ToyCon UKContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Superfestival 65 exclusive “Lucky Golden” Kappa Shonen from Comet Debris…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Lord of the Flies” kaiju from Karz Works…
Karz Works have teamed up with Medicom Toy to take on another literary classic in kaiju form, William Golding’s Lord of the Flies! Taking a literal approach to the mythical creature that is implied throughout the book, the wonderfully detailed figure stands at just under 10″ tall, coming with a mix of metallic sprays onContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Lord of the Flies” kaiju from Karz Works…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Grizzle” Head-Man resin action figure from Joe Whiteford…
Toy customiser Joe Whiteford is proud to present the first figure in his ongoing Head-Man series, the abominable Grizzle! A crazy infusion of Weirdballs, He-Man and cult horror, the gruesome beast has been kit-bashed and re-sculpted from a number of vintage action figures, coming cast in resin and finished in the artist’s unmistakeable mix ofContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Grizzle” Head-Man resin action figure from Joe Whiteford…”
MAN-E-NEWS// TKOM’s Double Think sofubi proto revealed…
Steadily teasing us with his incredible, yet sadly unobtainable fibre glass sculptures over the past year or so, TKOM has just revealed that his most popular character, Double Think, will soon finally be available to the masses as a fully-fledged sofubi! Making it’s first appearance at ArtLAB’s DYSTOPIA last summer as a towering 2 foot one-off,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// TKOM’s Double Think sofubi proto revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Liverdiet x Cop A Squat Toys Semi Korosiya micro run…
Cop A Squat Toys have teamed up with Steve Erst of Liverdiet fame for the latest run of Semi Korosiya sofubi! Limited to an edition of just 8 this time around, the C.A.S.T designed, Chauskoskis sculpted figure has been produced in a gorgeous frosted clear soft vinyl, coming with light blue and pink sprays withContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Liverdiet x Cop A Squat Toys Semi Korosiya micro run…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Wolf Cop action figure from Big Kids x ESC Toys
Celebrating the imminent release of cult horror Wolf Cop this summer, the guys over at indie film company Big Kids have teamed up with Eric Scarecrow to produce a fully-fledged companion action figure! Designed and prototyped by Wolf Cop monster-maker Emerson Ziffle and produced in vinyl by Scarecrow’s ESC Toy, the jaw-droppingly detailed figure standsContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Wolf Cop action figure from Big Kids x ESC Toys”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Superfestival exclusive Bloody Sametan from Comet Debris…
With Superfestival 65 just around the corner, Koji Harmon over at Comet Debris has just revealed the first of a number of exclusives he’ll have on offer, proudly presenting the Bloody Sametan! Cast in a mix of silver and light green soft vinyl, the 4″ figure has been decked out in a number of black,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Superfestival exclusive Bloody Sametan from Comet Debris…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Superfestival exclusive Nadsat Boy sofubi from Kenth Toy Works…
Joining the Basic Wars action figures posted yesterday, Kenth Toy Works have unveiled yet another release they’ll be bringing along to Superfestival this coming Sunday, the return of the Nadsat Boy sofubi! Taking obvious inspiration from A Clockwork Orange, Kenth’s signature character has been cast in a bright orange soft vinyl this time around, complete with black,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Superfestival exclusive Nadsat Boy sofubi from Kenth Toy Works…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Kaiju Koseki resin figure from Gorgoloid…
“(The) Koseki is a giant mineral monster who dwells in the abandoned mining caverns of long forgotten mining zones and makes it’s home in the dark winding shafts. When the earth has been stripped of its resources and the miners have left behind the ghosts of production, the remaining minerals and creatures mingle with theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Kaiju Koseki resin figure from Gorgoloid…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Triplikid’s Micro Mirth figure revealed…
With the previously revealed Mirth mini figure heading into production as we speak, Triplikid has just revealed an even more impressive prototype of the adorable character, a tiny micro-sized version! Designed by Triplikid and digitally sculpted by the guys at Mana Studios, the little guy originally debuting at NYCC last year as a full sized resin figure,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Triplikid’s Micro Mirth figure revealed…”
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