Joining One-Up and their Kumaboku proto, Max Toy Co were also on-hand at Design Fiesta 40 over the weekend with a couple of new figures ready for production! A follow-up to Teresa Chiba’s Kibunadon, the provisionally titled “Mushroom” (left) is set to become the latest figure to feature in Max Toy’s ongoing “Kaiju Gals” series, withContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Max Toy Co’s Mushroom and Ringo Racoon prototypes at Design Fiesta 40…”
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MAN-E-NEWS// Pico Pico’s Kumaboku prototype for One-Up at Design Fiesta 40…
Whilst inevitably there was a huge selection of new toys to buy at Design Fiesta 40 over the weekend, the event also played host to a number of never-before-seen prototypes, the first of which that we’ll be covering coming in the form of this breathtaking new sofubi from One-Up… Kumaboku! Designed and sculpted for the Japanese retailer byContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Pico Pico’s Kumaboku prototype for One-Up at Design Fiesta 40…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Secretoy’s Cinema Monster test-shot revealed…
Originally revealed as a near finished clay proto back in June, Splurrt‘s debut release under his new Secretoy brand – the Cinema Monster – has just been spotted as a vinyl test shot! On display at the Rampage Toys Design Fiesta 40 booth this weekend, the awesome mid-large size kaiju draws inspiration from the golden ageContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Secretoy’s Cinema Monster test-shot revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The DCon exclusive Lazzuraxx Idols of Ressurection from James Groman x Lulubell Toys…
Having debuted at NYCC last month, James Groman‘s Lazzuraxx Idol of Ressurection returns for Designer Con 2014 this weekend courtesy of Lulubell Toys! Featuring the original 2.5″ tall design that was created as a pendant for Groman’s Rotten Rexx figure, this has been joined by a new upscaled version that can be worn as a standalone pieceContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The DCon exclusive Lazzuraxx Idols of Ressurection from James Groman x Lulubell Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Blurble at Designer Con 2014…
Blurble has just revealed that he will be making an appearance at Lulubell Toys‘ DCon booth this weekend, bringing with him a ton of new resin, keshi and custom vinyl figures! Whilst we won’t get to see all of what will be on offer until the doors open tomorrow, the artist has very kindly sharedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Blurble at Designer Con 2014…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Toy Art Gallery at Designer Con 2014…
Toy Art Gallery have just announced their huge line-up for Designer Con 2014 this weekend, featuring a slew of brand-new releases, exclusive editions from some of their favourite artists, new apparel, production toys, and more! Whilst the list is way too long to include here, the many, many highlights include the pictured Yugla from Scarecrowoven, MaskedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Toy Art Gallery at Designer Con 2014…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The DCon exclusive “Trou Noir” resin figure from Healeymade…
Healeymade has just unveiled that his latest figure, Trou Noir, will be debuting at Designer Con 2014 this weekend. With a name that rather aptly translates as “Black Hole”, the 6″ figure has actually been booted from a French “Black Hole” Kinnikuman knock-off, coming cast in a gorgeous metallic glitter purple resin that mimics theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The DCon exclusive “Trou Noir” resin figure from Healeymade…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Double Parlour at Designer Con 2014…
Hitting Designer Con 2014 this weekend harder than ever before, the duo behind Double Parlour have just revealed that they’ll be bringing along over 70 different figures to the event! Featuring a number of one-off sculptures, resin multiples and a few figures nestled in between, highlights from the swathe of reveals so far include aContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Double Parlour at Designer Con 2014…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The DCon exclusive Autopsy Zombie GMO Babies from Miscreation Toys…
Whilst Jeremi Rimmel over at Miscreation Toys will have a number of different Autopsy Baby releases planned across both days of Designer Con this weekend, it’s the recently revealed Autopsy Zombie GMO Babies that have caught our attention- just ripe enough to eat! Well, maybe not… Produced in a bright yellow vinyl and treated toContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The DCon exclusive Autopsy Zombie GMO Babies from Miscreation Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The DCon exclusive MWotR: Evolution “Goliath” Glyos compatible PVC figure…
The guys over at Fantastic Plastic Toys are proud to reveal the next step in their ever growing line of anthropomorphic wrestling minis, presenting Mystical Warriors of the Ring: Evolution! Scrapping the original static M.U.S.C.L.E-style approach in favour of the full articulated and interchangeable Glyos system, the team at FPT have been hard at work overContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The DCon exclusive MWotR: Evolution “Goliath” Glyos compatible PVC figure…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The DCon exclusive MOTULOS playset from DeathCat Toys x Nerdone…
DeathCat Toys and Nerdone have just revealed that their collaborative “Nekos in My Pocket” playset will be returning for Designer Con 2014 courtesy of Toy Art Gallery! Featuring the MOTU/Neclos inspired MOTULOS castle in an orange soft vinyl with dark orange and brown sprays, this has once again been joined by a DeathCat keshi companion, coming in a choiceContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The DCon exclusive MOTULOS playset from DeathCat Toys x Nerdone…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Comet Debris at Designer Con 2014…
Koji Harmon over at Comet Debris has been revealing a whole slew of exclusives he’ll be bringing along to Designer Con 2014 over the past week – including the first official release of all-new figure Electricboy – so without further adieu, we bring you lucky con-goers a quick rundown of what you can expect atContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Comet Debris at Designer Con 2014…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The DCon exclusive Shikabane Kaiju from Mishka x Twerps x Blood Guts Toys…
Joining the previously posted Zinmenken, Greg Rivera over at Mishka has just unveiled yet another must-have exclusive he’ll be bringing along to Designer Con 2014 this weekend, a special Blood Guts Toys x Twerps micro-run of Shikabane Kaiju! Featuring a total of 4 different colorways – each limited to just 2 – utilising both ToxicContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The DCon exclusive Shikabane Kaiju from Mishka x Twerps x Blood Guts Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The DCon exclusive River City Ransom resin action figure from Scraped Resin…
Robert Rodriguez over at Scraped Resin is proud to present his latest release, paying tribute to cult NES brawler River City Ransom’s Alex in action figure form! In-scale with all of your favourite 90’s action figure lines, the 4″ tall, hand cast and painted resin features 3 points of magnetic articulation, coming housed in the standardContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The DCon exclusive River City Ransom resin action figure from Scraped Resin…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Battlegini custom keshi from Vasilis Lolos x Eric Nilla…
Hot off the heals of yesterday’s Cheestroyer keshi reveal, Eric Nilla proudly presents yet another new mini figure he’ll be debuting at Designer Con 2014, the Battlegini from Vasilis Lolos! Kit-bashed and re-sculpted by the artist from various vintage Kinnikuman, Battle Beast and Exogini figures, the ingenious creation stands at around 2″ tall, coming castContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Battlegini custom keshi from Vasilis Lolos x Eric Nilla…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Cyco Blue” S”K”UM-kun from Blackbook Toy x Suicidal Tendencies…
Blackbook Toy have teamed up with rock band Suicidal Tendencies for the return of the S”K”UM-kun sofubi! Created as the mascot for the now defunct toy shop ZacPac back in 2011, the figure – loosely based on ST frontman Mike Muir – has been resurrected by Blackbook with a number of interesting refinements in tow, includingContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Cyco Blue” S”K”UM-kun from Blackbook Toy x Suicidal Tendencies…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Paul Kaiju x MVH at Designer Con 2014…
Not to be outdone by last year’s epic selection showing at Designer Con, Paul Kaiju has revealed that he’ll be teaming up with Rich over at Mutant Vinyl Hardcore for yet another incredible turn out of new figures, painted runs and one-offs! Featuring a new Space Ree, Fungus Boxer Ree, Jinxman, Micro Goons, unpainted GoboconContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Paul Kaiju x MVH at Designer Con 2014…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The DCon exclusive “Galapagos Idea Japan” Neo Japan from RESTORE…
As if the previously posted “Fog: The Kimono Ghost” Jungle Fever wasn’t enough, RESTORE have just unveiled yet another must-have exclusive they’ll have up for grabs at Designer Con 2014 this week, the jaw-dropping “Galapagos Idea Japan” Neo Japan sofubi! Coming unpainted in a crystal clear soft vinyl this time around, the 7.5″ tall figure has beenContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The DCon exclusive “Galapagos Idea Japan” Neo Japan from RESTORE…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Uh Oh Toys’ Errants sofubi minis available now…
Originally debuting at NYCC last month, Uh Oh Toys‘ debut line of sofubi minis, the Errants, are finally available online! Consisting of 3 2.5″ tall designs; a scientist owl, a cowboy bull and a space faring lizard, the adorable 2 part figures are up for grabs in the original NYCC colorway, coming cast in a glossy blackContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Uh Oh Toys’ Errants sofubi minis available now…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The DCon 2014 exclusive Infected Young Gohst resin figures from FERG x Scott Wilkowski…
Following yesterday’s Infected Dokuwashi reveal, the guys over at DKE Toys has just unveiled yet another Designer Con 2014 exclusive from Scott Wilkowski, the Infected Young Gohst! Taking on FERG‘s hugely popular sofubi mini, the 3″ tall figures feature internal skeletons sculpted by Scott that have been embedded in a translucent double resin cast. As withContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The DCon 2014 exclusive Infected Young Gohst resin figures from FERG x Scott Wilkowski…”
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