Mike Kirchoff aka The Mark Ultra is proud to present a whole slew of new figures that’ll be up for grabs at Designer Con booth this weekend… Kicking things off in style, Mike has teamed up with artist Alexis Ziritt for the rerelease of 3 long-time favourites, giving the figures an awesome graphic novel-esque feel in-lineContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Mark Ultra’s Designer Con exclusives…”
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MAN-E-NEWS// Kikkake’s first painted Iron Clown mini available now…
Debuting at Design Fiesta 38 over the weekend, Kikkake‘s first painted Iron Clown mini has just touched down in their store! Standing at around 11cm tall, the mini sofubi has been cast in a pink vinyl, coming with a number of metallic sprays and some beautiful hand painted detailing. Priced at 4,000yen (approx. $40) plusContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Kikkake’s first painted Iron Clown mini available now…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The custom Zombie Pheydens from Ersico…
With the OMFG Series 3 Kickstarter packs finally making their way into collector’s homes, customiser Ersico has wasted no time in getting to work on his, proudly presenting not 1, but 2 fully painted Zombie Pheydens! Originally intended for October Toys’ second series of Z.O.M.B.I.E mini figures, the Glyos crossover was rather kindly offered upContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The custom Zombie Pheydens from Ersico…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The NNWA Pachi Big Match wrestling ring sets from Nama Niku…
Originally making a brief appearance at the Mitari Superfestival booth back in September, it would appear that Nama Niku will be resurrecting the NNWA Pachi Big Match wrestling ring sets for one last release! Currently on their way over to Rampage Toys in Japan (presumably for online release at a later date), each set contains aContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The NNWA Pachi Big Match wrestling ring sets from Nama Niku…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Hellopike’s “Battle Armor Skeletor” Robinmask custom…
Hellopike is proud to present his latest custom, transforming FiveStar’s Robinmask sofubi into none other than Battle Armor Skeletor! Tackling the iconic Kinnikuman character with ease, the 8″ tall soft vinyl figure has been tightly masked in a faithful mix of light blue, purple and black, complete with pink chest sprays, a neon yellow maskContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Hellopike’s “Battle Armor Skeletor” Robinmask custom…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Rampage Toys post-Design Fiesta 38 sale…
Offering up a huge selection of customs and original sofubi at Design Fiesta 38 over the weekend, Jon Malmstedt over at Rampage Toys has just revealed the leftovers that’ll be heading to the online store! Currently available to newsletter subscribers first (sign up here if you haven’t already!), any remaining pieces will be up forContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Rampage Toys post-Design Fiesta 38 sale…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Moon Majin (Crescent) from Long Neck x Medicom…
Judging by Mr Yoda’s recent postings, it would appear Longneck will be teaming up with Medicom Toy for a “Crescent” version of the highly sought after Moon Majin sofubi! A follow-up to the Ooze-It inspired Yusei Majin, the figure comes with a “Le Voyage dans la lune” (A Trip to the Moon) inspired head and aContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Moon Majin (Crescent) from Long Neck x Medicom…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Gumball Breaking Baddie from Falcon Toys…
Mike Woods over at Falcon Toys has been cooking up yet another awesome creation for the ongoing Breaking Baddie series, proudly presenting Gumball! Kit-bashed from a vintage R2D2 action figure, the ingenious boot has been recast in resin, featuring a Gumball-red paint job, a coin turner/R2 mash-up chest decal, plus the piece de resistance… aContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Gumball Breaking Baddie from Falcon Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Kaiju MonsteR excluisve Killer Krampus sofubi from Mr Krotpong…
KaijuMonsteR have teamed up with Killer Krampus creator Mr Krotpong for an exclusive micro run of the figure! Limited to just 6 one-off hand paints, the 10″ tall figures have been cast in what appears to be a GID soft vinyl this time around, complete with 6 points of articulation, plus chains, beating sticks andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Kaiju MonsteR excluisve Killer Krampus sofubi from Mr Krotpong…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Tsutenkakurobo “Original” and “Retro” keshi-style figures from Monstock…
In a slight change of direction for the established kaiju brand, Monstock have just revealed their first ever keshi-style figures, the Tsutenkakurobos! Available in either “Original” or “Retro” styled sculpts, the pair stand at around 6.5cm tall, coming injection moulded in an orange PVC rubber for this first run. Available in Japan via lottery through theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Tsutenkakurobo “Original” and “Retro” keshi-style figures from Monstock…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Grizlli Atom x Toys Are Sanity’s The Old Ones Design Con exclusives…
Originally debuting in limited numbers at NYCC last month, Grizlli Atom and Toys Are Sanity‘s debut sofubi mini series, The Old Ones, are set to make an appearance at Designer Con! Consisting of 3 mini figures and 4 omakes (micros), the 7 figures, designed and sculpted by Grizlli, have been inspired by Marvel’s legendary artist Jack Kirby, includingContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Grizlli Atom x Toys Are Sanity’s The Old Ones Design Con exclusives…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Kyle Kirwan’s Designer Con exclusive Mudcat Chronicle resin figures…
Brooklyn based illustrator come toy maker Kyle Kirwan is proud to present the latest resin figure in his ongoing Mudcat Chronicles series, the Two Headed Boy! Standing at around 3″ tall, the hand sculpt, cast and painted figure will rather aptly be making it’s debut via the Double Parlour Designer Con booth next weekend, withContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Kyle Kirwan’s Designer Con exclusive Mudcat Chronicle resin figures…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Frank Mysterio’s Designer Con exclusive Anticristo 666…
Hot off the heals of this week’s My Little 666 release, Frank Mysterio is proud to reveal that the Anticristo sofubi will be receiving an exclusive run for Designer Con! Cast in a black soft vinyl, the Chauskoskis sculpted figure has been painted in a rainbow of metallic sprays and black hand painted detailing. UpContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Frank Mysterio’s Designer Con exclusive Anticristo 666…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Novelty Haus exclusive Health Inspectors from Green Plastic Tunnels…
Novelty Haus have again teamed up with Andrew Geddes of Green Plastic Tunnels for the release his latest resin figure, the Health Inspector! “Travelling the galaxy scoping for code violators”, the awesome Tron kit-bash stands at around 4″ tall, coming with zero points of articulation. Originally debuting at Toy Mafia back in September, this new editionContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Novelty Haus exclusive Health Inspectors from Green Plastic Tunnels…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Plaseebo’s Mr 1956 custom bootleg for Super Suck-Up 2…
Bob Conge aka Plaseebo kind shares details of his entry for the upcoming Super Suck-Up 2 show, SUCKHEAD aka Mr 1956! Limited to just 28 hand crafted pieces, the Sucklord Bootleg has been recast in a clear pink resin for this run, coming fitted with a clear baby nursing nipple and motion activated LED unit forContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Plaseebo’s Mr 1956 custom bootleg for Super Suck-Up 2…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Comet Debris’ Tokoji Seijin Designer Con exclusive…
Joining new versions of both Ace Robo and Kappa Shonen, Comet Debris is proud to present yet another figure exclusive making it’s way to Designer Con next weekend… Tokoji Seijin! Standing at around 6″ tall and featuring 5 points of articulation, the adorable beast has been cast in a GID soft vinyl this time around,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Comet Debris’ Tokoji Seijin Designer Con exclusive…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Lilith resin figure from Death Cat Toys…
Johan Ulrich over at Death Cat Toys is proud to present his latest resin creation, the beautiful temptress Lilith! Digitally sculpted by ERA Sculpture, the stunning triptych-style figure has been cast in resin for this initial run, with further releases planned in vinyl at a later date. Debuting at the Lulubell Toys DCon booth next weekendContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Lilith resin figure from Death Cat Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Dream Rocket’s Design Fiesta 38 exclusives…
Dream Rocket are the latest to reveal their exclusives for this coming weekend’s Design Fiesta 38! Featuring all 4 figures from the company’s ongoing “Ninjen” (Human) series, the anthropomorphic Cobra, Haejigoku (Fly Trap), Kumo (Spider) and Kyuketsuki (Bat) Ninjen have all been produced in a fully painted GID soft vinyl for the release. Those unable to attendContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Dream Rocket’s Design Fiesta 38 exclusives…”
MAN-E-NEWS// I Love Antix’s ANTIX Mini Bod resin figures…
Whilst we wait with baited breath for the release of their debut action figure, I Love Antix are proud to present something that’ll fill the gap rather nicely… the ANTIX Mini Bods! Designed to fit the previously released ANTIX heads (the very same that will feature in the main release), the figures have been digitallyContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// I Love Antix’s ANTIX Mini Bod resin figures…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Galaxy People’s MEKLOPS Design Fiesta 38 exclusive…
Brian Bunting has just revealed that The Galaxy People will have an exclusive at Design Fiesta this weekend! Focusing on just the one figure this time around, the bowl-headed MEKLOPS, the 4″ tall vintage pachi-style figure has been cast in a clear soft vinyl, coming with a mix of Pollock style splatters on the inside,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Galaxy People’s MEKLOPS Design Fiesta 38 exclusive…”
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