Following the release of both Batman and Joker in soft vinyl form, Medicom Toy have just unleashed the second wave of DC Comics Retro Sofubi… Featuring obvious choice Superman, we’re pleased to reveal that the other 2 figures are slightly more off the beaten track, with evil doppelganger Bizarro joined by one of our mostContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Superman, Bizarro and Swamp Thing sofubi from Medicom Toy x DC Comics…”
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MAN-E-NEWS// New works at St Marks Comics from Lamour Supreme x Sucklord…
Lamour Supreme and the Sucklord have just announced that they will be invading St Marks Comics, NY, next Saturday, February 1st with a whole heap of new toys and original art. Whilst most of the work is still to be revealed, we have been able to catch a glimpse at one collaborative figure in particular,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// New works at St Marks Comics from Lamour Supreme x Sucklord…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Zoomoth’s Dr Bomb licensed keshi revealed…
As promised in our coverage of Horsehead a couple of weeks back, we’re proud to reveal the second licensed keshi that Zoomoth will be debuting at Wonderfestival next month… Namco’s Dr Bomb! Featuring as the final boss and main antagonist in obscure arcade and PC Engine title Bravoman, Zoomoth have once again nailed the characterContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Zoomoth’s Dr Bomb licensed keshi revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Mein Mk II resin figure from Healeymade…
Healeymade has just revealed that his latest resin masterpiece, Mein Mk II, will be touching down in-store tomorrow (1/24)! A follow up to 2011’s Mein figure (check it here), the latest incarnation has been scaled up in size to 5.5″, this time around losing the main torso in favour of a magnetically articulated head. CastContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Mein Mk II resin figure from Healeymade…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Splurrt’s Crawling Dragging Skeleton sculpt revealed…
Splurrt has just unveiled his latest figure destined for soft vinyl, the provisionally titled Crawling Dragging Skeleton! Inspired by 80’s toy line Ma-Ba Zombies, the crazy looking sculpt adopts a similar approach in design to the iconic mini figures- scrapping the bottom half of the character in favour of just a head, torso and arms!Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Splurrt’s Crawling Dragging Skeleton sculpt revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Velocitron’s official Hino Hideshi sofubi for Wondefestival…
Ricky Wilson aka Velocitron has just revealed that he’ll be returning to Wonderfestival next month with not one, not two, but three official Hino Hideshi figures! Due to be going on sale under the same one day license as before, Ricky will be resurrecting Hell Girl (Baby) for a special reissue alongside two all-new sculptsContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Velocitron’s official Hino Hideshi sofubi for Wondefestival…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Tri-Kami resin figure from Seymour…
Teased here back in November, Seymour Art‘s incredible Tri-Kami resin multiple will finally be up for grabs later this week! Featuring an ingenious rotatable design, the wonderfully macabre piece comes with 3 different totem-esque sections that can be switched up to reveal a number of different combinations. All hand sculpted, moulded and cast by the artist,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Tri-Kami resin figure from Seymour…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Walking Bread mini figure from Zombie Years x Creature Entertainment…
Juan Navarro over at The Zombie Years has teamed up with Creature Entertainment for the release of the indie comic’s very first mini figure, The Walking Bread! Based on a t-shirt design created by Navarro a while back (check it here), the 2″ figure was sculpted by Creature’s Al and Rene Quesada (the guys behind the effects form THANKSContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Walking Bread mini figure from Zombie Years x Creature Entertainment…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Metallic Battle Minion and Nuclear Orb Huey micro runs from Skinner…
Skinner has just revealed that he’ll be unleashing a micro run of “Metallic Battle” Minions in his store at Noon PST today (1/22)! Designed by Skinner, sculpted by Paul Kaiju and produced by Grody Shogun, the 5″ tall pair have been cast in a black soft vinyl this time around, coming with a number ofContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Metallic Battle Minion and Nuclear Orb Huey micro runs from Skinner…”
MAN-E-UPDATE// The Uamou x Mogu Tanks from Peter Kato…
Whilst we briefly covered the Uamou x Mogu-Tanks earlier in the week, creator Peter Kato has very kindly shared some extra details on the incredible collaboration! “[The idea of a revised] Mogu Tank was born back in NYCC 2013, whereby Matt from Onell design had suggested that the tank base should have a driver head- AtContinue reading “MAN-E-UPDATE// The Uamou x Mogu Tanks from Peter Kato…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Little Helper resin ‘bots from Cris Rose…
After months on the drawing board, Cris Rose has just revealed that his Little Helpers will finally be running riot in-store later this week! Offering up a fun and affordable alternative to Rose’s grander robot designs, the awesome little figures are each made up of 12 randomly built parts from a selection of 40, withContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Little Helper resin ‘bots from Cris Rose…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Brandt Peters x Mutant Vinyl Hardcore’s Bag-Head sculpt revealed…
Stranger Factory’s Brandt Peters has just confirmed that he’ll be working on a crossover project with Mutant Vinyl Hardcore this year, as he reveals his latest sculpt, Bag-Head! Recently teased in an MVH studio shot with a DX Sludge Demon body, we can only assume that the figure will feature as part of a 2-pieceContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Brandt Peters x Mutant Vinyl Hardcore’s Bag-Head sculpt revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Sir Edmund Monroe” Mudcat Chronicles resin figure from Kyle Kirwan…
“Edmund Monroe and Jeremy Fenridge were inseparable childhood friends until Edmund died. Some people whisper that’s where Jeremy’s troubles first begin. Eight long years after Edmund died, a very lonely King Jeremy brought his friend back. Much has changed though for the two and Edmund is not the loyal friend he once was…” Kyle KirwanContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Sir Edmund Monroe” Mudcat Chronicles resin figure from Kyle Kirwan…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Kaiju Kaos: Smackdown 1st Anniversary Kickstarter campaign…
Celebrating the first year of tabletop/art toy crossover series Kaiju Kaos: Smackdown in style, creator Bryan Borgman has teamed up with Acheson Creations for a truly momentous Kickstarter campaign! Offering up a total of 12 new figures to compliment the past year’s releases, Bryan has secured designs from some of the biggest names in the indie miniContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Kaiju Kaos: Smackdown 1st Anniversary Kickstarter campaign…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Secret Base x Cure FLV Ver. Boogie-Man…
Secret Base have teamed up with Cure for the release of an all new FLV Ver. Boogie-Man! Coming cast in a solid neon green soft vinyl with neon pink mask and scythe, the piece was originally made available to C3 Collectors Club members earlier in the month, with the leftovers now available for overseas sales.Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Secret Base x Cure FLV Ver. Boogie-Man…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Nerdone’s KO Neclos Fortress sofubi playset revealed…
Nerdone have just revealed their latest sofubi release, the KO Neclos Fortress! Created as an unauthorised playset for the original Neclos Fortress keshi, the stunning castle stands at around 6″ tall, matching both the original figure’s scale and chunky aesthetic to a tee. Due to be making it’s debut at Wonderfestival on February 9th inContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Nerdone’s KO Neclos Fortress sofubi playset revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Peter Kato’s Uamou Mogu-Tank revealed…
Our good friend Peter Kato has just revealed that he’ll be teaming up with Uamou for an exclusive edition of the Mogu-Tank. Featuring the same multi-part design as previous releases, this new version comes with a retooled tank track base that’s a lot more radical than first glances would suggest- as joining the new UamouContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Peter Kato’s Uamou Mogu-Tank revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Glyos x OMFG mini release from Onell Design…
Onell Design have teamed up with October Toys for the first Glyos mini release of 2014! Featuring the long awaited arrival of both OMFG series 2 and 3 in the old Pheyden blue, the 5 figure sets will also be joined by a matching OTMFG Zombie Pheyden (explaining the slightly darker hue of the recentContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Glyos x OMFG mini release from Onell Design…”
MAN-E-NEWS// One-off Sparrow resin figures from Blurble…
Blurble has just unleashed a trio of one-off Sparrow custom in his store! Cast up by none other than Dubose Art in a bright red resin, each version, “Patriot”, “Green Monster” and “Blue Mist”, has been treated to a number of sprays and hand painted detailing, each coming complete with the obligatory removable hat andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// One-off Sparrow resin figures from Blurble…”
MAN-E-NEWS// ClarkR’s 3D printed, spring loaded Spray Can figure…
Famed for his meticulous snow globe toy customs, ClarkR has recently revealed his first original toy, the spring loaded Spray Can! Standing at around 4.5″ tall, the digitally sculpted figure is due to be released in 3D printed form at some point in the near future, presumably negating resin multiples due to the intricate ofContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// ClarkR’s 3D printed, spring loaded Spray Can figure…”
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