Restore have just revealed that their NEO JAPAN sofubi will be making a return at Wonderfestival Winter 2015 this weekend with an all-new “Oni-Sakura” (demon) head sculpt! Produced in what appears to be an off-white soft vinyl for this first release, the intricately painted figure features a staggering total of 33 different paint masks, coming in a tightContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Restore’s NEO JAPAN SFB ONI-SAKURA and Ideapey Domination for Wonderfestival Winter 2015…”
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MAN-E-NEWS// The Ninja Heaven keshi from Shamrock Arrow…
Joining new versions of their officially licensed Azteckaiser keshi at Wonderfestval Winter 2015 this weekend, the guys over at Shamrock Arrow have unveiled an all-new original mini figure they’ll also be dropping at the event, the awesome Ninja Heaven! Standing at an oversized 2.5″ tall, the beautifully sculpted figure has been produced in 3 different rubberContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Ninja Heaven keshi from Shamrock Arrow…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Ma-jo of Guruja” sofubi minis from Jungle…
Originally teased here in wax prototype form early last month, Jungle‘s latest line of sofubi minis – Ma-jo of Guruja – is set to make it’s debut soon! Whilst details on the project are still thin on the ground at the moment, it would appear that the Neclos Fortress-inspired series will feature a total of 5 differentContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Ma-jo of Guruja” sofubi minis from Jungle…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The 2nd Color “Tin Bear Teacher” sofubi from Algangu…
Hot on the heels of “The Dissolution of Smoke” release just a few weeks back, up and coming sofubi producer Algangu have revealed that they will be unleashing the second colorway of their debut sofubi “Tin Bear Teacher” at Wonderfestival Winter 2015 this weekend! Inspired by the Tinman from the Wizard of Oz, the adorableContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The 2nd Color “Tin Bear Teacher” sofubi from Algangu…”
MAN-E-NEWS// FTWR Toy’s Zombie Army keshi revealed…
Upstart keshi outfit FTWR Toy are proud to reveal that they’ll be debuting 2 new mini figures at Wonderfestival Winter 2015 this weekend, the first to feature on Man-E-Toys coming in the form of the awesome Zombie Army! Based on FTWR’s recent Bikkuriman-style sticker release, the 2.5″ tall keshi – pictured here as a finishedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// FTWR Toy’s Zombie Army keshi revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Burning-inspired “Splatter Retsuden ” keshi from Uncut…
Garnering a huge amount of attention in the East for his incredible horror themed Bikkuriman-style stickers, artist Kotobuki Man over at Uncut has just revealed that his debut keshi “Splatter Retsuden” will be making an appearance at Wonderfestival Winter 2015 this weekend! Inspired by cult horror flick The Burning’s lead protagonist “Cropsey”, the oversized mini figure hasContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Burning-inspired “Splatter Retsuden ” keshi from Uncut…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The officially licensed Demon’s Blazon keshi from Zoomoth…
With Wonderfestival Winter ’15 just around the corner, the guys over at Zoomoth have just revealed the second 1 day license they’ve secured for the event, once again taking on Ghost ‘n Goblins’ mascot Red Arremer! A follow-up to 2013’s release – pictured on the right – this latest iteration has been inspired by the gargoyle’s third soloContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The officially licensed Demon’s Blazon keshi from Zoomoth…”
MAN-E-NEWS// YS Planning’s Ragaburugu of the Temple of Doom sofubi minis…
YS Planning‘s Shigeo Uchida – sculptor of the iconic Neclos Fortress line – has just revealed his debut line of sofubi, Ragaburugu of the Temple of Doom! Heavily influenced by the Neclos aesthetic, the first round of 3″ finger puppet-style minis features a total of 3 different designs inspired by the vintage mini figure series’ extensive back catalog ofContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// YS Planning’s Ragaburugu of the Temple of Doom sofubi minis…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Rampaging Gorilla Tanks from Rampage Toys x Nerdone…
Having recently tackled a batch of M.O.T.U.L.O.S play sets for the Rampage Studios 2 Year Anniversary Show, Jon Malmstedt over at Rampage Toys has been let loose on yet another Nerdone figure, the Gorilla Tank! Produced in a white soft vinyl, the quirky sofubi mini has been treated to a stunning selection of silver, blue, pinkContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Rampaging Gorilla Tanks from Rampage Toys x Nerdone…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Max Toy Co at Wonderfestival Winter ’15…
With Wonderfestival Winter ’15 opening it’s doors in little under 2 weeks now, the guys over at Max Toy Co have decided to reveal the slew of figures they’ll have up for grabs at the event! Joining exclusive painted “GID Blue” versions of both Nyagira and Micro Negora (6,500yen and 3,000yen respectively), the team haveContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Max Toy Co at Wonderfestival Winter ’15…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The officially licensed “Bill Rizer” Contra keshi from Zoomoth…
With Wonderfestival Winter ’15 coming up in just a couple of weeks time, the guys over at Zoomoth have revealed the first 1 day license they’ve secured for the event, once again taking on Konami’s classic run-and-gun platformer Contra! Focussing on one of the game’s main protagonists Bill Rizer – a follow-up to the previouslyContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The officially licensed “Bill Rizer” Contra keshi from Zoomoth…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Wonderfestival exclusive “Fortune” Nene sofubi from Cherri Polly…
Ahead of debuting the all-new head sculpts that we unveiled here last week, Cherri Polly have revealed that their next release will be a special “Fortune” version of their debut sofubi, Nene! Produced in a white soft vinyl this time around, the anthropomorphic feline has been treated to an authentic “Fortune Cat” inspired palette ofContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Wonderfestival exclusive “Fortune” Nene sofubi from Cherri Polly…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Rampage Toys’ Aboras “Ultra Kaiju” debut at Wonderfestival Winter 2015….
Jon Malmstedt over at Rampage Toys has just revealed that he will be attending Wonderfestival on February 8th with a whole host of new releases! Joining forces with the usual suspects – Nerdone, Shamrockarrow, Datadub, Pop Soda and Refreshment – a number of one-off customs and micro runs will be up for grabs including Nerdone Gorilla TanksContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Rampage Toys’ Aboras “Ultra Kaiju” debut at Wonderfestival Winter 2015….”
MAN-E-NEWS// Unbox Industries’ giant size Uamou revealed…
Unbox Industries are proud to reveal that they’ve teamed up with Uamou for a giant size version of their signature horned figure! Unveiled this week at the Hong Kong Toy Fair alongside a whole host of other upcoming releases – a couple of which we’ll be featuring later in the week – the piece appearsContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Unbox Industries’ giant size Uamou revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Rampage Toys Lucky Bags and more at Superfestival 67…
Having just got back to Tokyo after a trip over to the States, Rampage Toys‘ Jon Malmstedt has wasted no time at all in getting back to the grind, revealing a whole slew of releases that’ll be up for grabs at Superfestival 67 this Sunday (1/11)… including the Rampage 2015 Lucky Bags! Featuring a totalContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Rampage Toys Lucky Bags and more at Superfestival 67…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Toy Art Gallery’s post-DCon ’14 sale….
Having wowed crowds at DCon ’14 last weekend with a vast selection of new releases, exclusives and one-off customs from across the art toy scene, Toy Art Gallery are proud to reveal that the remaining pieces are now up for grabs online! Featuring a number of vinyl and resin releases, highlights include Broken Bones one-offs fromContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Toy Art Gallery’s post-DCon ’14 sale….”
MAN-E-NEWS// Uky Daydreamer’s Deku the Buster and more online…
Debuting at both Design Fiesta 40 and DCon ’14 last week, Uky Daydreamer‘s Deku the Buster is now finally up for grabs in their online store! Standing at around 4.7″ – around twice the size of Uky’s usual mini output – and coming with 3 points of articulation plus removable helmet, the Japanese astronaut has been treatedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Uky Daydreamer’s Deku the Buster and more online…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Miscreation Toys’ post-DCon Autopsy Baby sale…
Having returned safely from Designer Con over the weekend, Jeremi Rimel of Miscreation Toys has just uploaded his store with a huge selection of leftovers! Featuring unpainted marbled micro-runs of Gergle and the Zombie Staple Baby in both “Candy Corn Puke” and “Fallout” colorways, as well as the previously posted banana yellow Zombie GMO Baby, theseContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Miscreation Toys’ post-DCon Autopsy Baby sale…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “BogBat” Ultrus Bog sofubi from Skinner…
As if news of the Lulubell Toys sale wasn’t enough, Skinner has revealed that he will also be dropping his remaining Designer Con 2014 exclusives in the Critical Hit store at Noon PST today (11/11)! Whilst we’re still unsure as to exactly what will be on offer – we’re hoping for a Morgogg or two ourselvesContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “BogBat” Ultrus Bog sofubi from Skinner…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Lulubell Toys’ Designer Con 2014 leftover sale…
Unable to make it to Designer Con 2014 over the weekend? Then don’t fret, as the guys over at Lulubell Toys now have just loaded up a whole slew of leftovers in their online store! Whilst the complete list is simply too large to list here, highlights we will mention include neon green and pinkContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Lulubell Toys’ Designer Con 2014 leftover sale…”
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