Legendary toy designer Tim Clarke has just revealed that he’ll be making an appearance at the Clutter NYCC booth with a whole heap of goodies… including these awesome one-off custom Boglin Minis! Just one of the many iconic toy lines that Tim has put his hand to over the years, a total of 4 figures haveContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The NYCC exclusive one-off Boglin Minis from Tim Clarke///”
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MAN-E-NEWS// The NYCC excluisve “Gnaw-X” from Plaseebo x Rampage Toys x Skull Head Butt…
Teased here in test shot form just a couple of weeks ago, the first colorway of Gnaw-X has finally been revealed in full! One of three figures set to feature in the upcoming Rampage Toys x Skull Head Butt collaboration, the 9″ beast features Plaseebo‘s Gnaw head sculpt on top of SHB’s standard “X” body. Jointly producedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The NYCC excluisve “Gnaw-X” from Plaseebo x Rampage Toys x Skull Head Butt…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The NYCC exclusive “ETI” resin figure from Peter Kato x CUBO…
Hot off the heals of our recent Sleeptime Bunnies reveal, Peter Kato is proud to present the second exclusive he’ll have up for grabs at NYCC in just a couple of weeks time, ETI the Alien Nurse! A collaboration between Peter and New York toy/3D printing shop CUBO, the figure has been created to promoteContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The NYCC exclusive “ETI” resin figure from Peter Kato x CUBO…”
MAN-E-XCLUSIVE// The Disarticulators’ sofubi Oozeball proto revealed in full…
With NYCC just a couple of weeks away now, our very own Disarticulators have decided to reveal one of the many projects they’ll have on show at the event… the long-awaited sofubi Oozeball! A follow-up to last years hugely popular keshi-ball release, the DA’s Tru:Tek has completely redesigned the figure from the ground up for the newContinue reading “MAN-E-XCLUSIVE// The Disarticulators’ sofubi Oozeball proto revealed in full…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The NYCC ’14 exclusive Lab Mice sofubi from Rampage Toys x Splurrt…
Jon Malmstedt over at Rampage Toys has just revealed one of many exclusives he’ll be unleashing upon the Rampage x Tru:Tek NYCC booth (#208) in just a couple of weeks time, the “Purple” Lab Mice sofubi minis! Designed and sculpted by Splurrt and produced by Jon in Japan, the trio of 3″ creepy critters have been cast inContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The NYCC ’14 exclusive Lab Mice sofubi from Rampage Toys x Splurrt…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The mph NYCC exclusive “Sweet Harvest” Sleeptime Bunnies from Peter Kato…
myplasticheart have revealed that they’ll be teaming up with Peter Kato for one of their many NYCC exclusives next month, debuting the artists newest resin creations, the Sleeptime Bunnies! The latest rendition of Peter’s super popular Bedtime Bunnies, these adorable slumbering minis will be up for grabs from the mph booth (#113) in a special “Sweet Harvest” colorway, coming hand castContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The mph NYCC exclusive “Sweet Harvest” Sleeptime Bunnies from Peter Kato…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Toy Kulture x Paulus Hyu’s “Popcon” Sleepwalker sofubi lottery…
Unveiled in finished prototype form at Popcon Asia this weekend, Paulus Hyu‘s long awaited Sleepwalker sofubi is finally making its debut in the form of a custom painted run by Toy Kulture’s Indra Gunawan! Based on Hyu’s signature “Nimbus” French bulldog design, the Chauskoskis sculpted/Kurobokan produced figure stands at around 6″ tall, coming complete with articulation in both the neckContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Toy Kulture x Paulus Hyu’s “Popcon” Sleepwalker sofubi lottery…”
MAN-E-XCLUSIVE// The “Leucotomy Ball” from Leucotomy x The Disarticulators revealed…
Gabriel Mackenzie of UK apparel brand Leucotomy has teamed up with our very own Disarticulators for the release of his very own signature ball toy! Designed by Gabe and sculpted by the hugely talented Zectron, the 2″ ball – roughly the same scale as the previously released Oozeball – has been inspired by a Manga short storyContinue reading “MAN-E-XCLUSIVE// The “Leucotomy Ball” from Leucotomy x The Disarticulators revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// James Groman’s Rotten Rexx “Idol” omake revealed…
James Groman has just revealed a rather special little extra that’ll come packaged with the recently announced “Ultimate Color” Rotten Rexx preorder… a mystical “Idol” omake that is said to bring the undead beast to life! Standing at around 2.25″ and coming cast in soft vinyl, the little guy is likely to become a featureContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// James Groman’s Rotten Rexx “Idol” omake revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Retroband’s Mondo Con exclusive “Slimy Sean” Retroband Kid…
Teased here as a finished wax proto earlier in the month, Retroband‘s “Slimy Sean” mini figure has finally been revealed in full! The second instalment in the artist’s GPK-inspired “Retroband Kids” series, the 2″ figure follows a similar cult-horror theme as the first release, Toxic Timmy, this time around parodying Return of the Living Dead’s infamous TarmanContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Retroband’s Mondo Con exclusive “Slimy Sean” Retroband Kid…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Bunnybear Fighter” sofubi micros from Makoto Hidaka × Rampage Toys…
Japanese illustrator Makoto Hidaka has teamed up with Rampage Toys for the release of his first ever sofubi, the adorable Bunnybear Fighter! Based on a character created by the artist, the 2″ soft vinyl micro has been sculpted and produced by Rampage’s Jon Malmstedt in what appears to be in an open-bottom finger puppet style. MakingContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Bunnybear Fighter” sofubi micros from Makoto Hidaka × Rampage Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Toy Tokyo NYCC exclusive “8-Bit” Freddy and Jason ReAction Figures revealed…
The guys over at Toy Tokyo have just revealed 2 of the many exclusives they’ll have on offer at NYCC next month, the “8-bit” Freddy and Jason ReAction figures! Based on the original NECCA 7″ 8-bit figures released last year – which in turn were based on the ill-fated Nightmare on Elm Street and Friday 13thContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Toy Tokyo NYCC exclusive “8-Bit” Freddy and Jason ReAction Figures revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// “Swamp” Heathrow and more from Frank Kozik…
Frank Kozik has just revealed that the latest Heathrow sofubi, the “Swamp” edition, will be touching down in his store today (9/17) at Noon PST! Standing at around 6″ of green soft vinyl, the figure has been treated to a mix of black/white sprays and hand painted detailing. Presumably limited to 30 signed and numbered figures,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// “Swamp” Heathrow and more from Frank Kozik…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Skinner x Unbox Industries’ Lolgolth Gnazgoroth production shots revealed…
After nearly a year since the first reveal at NYCC ’13 last October, the guys over at Unbox Industries are very proud to share production shots of Skinner‘s jaw-dropping “Lolgolth Gnazgoroth” vinyl figure in full! One of the most ambitious full-production art toys to date, the incredible figure features an unparalleled amount of detail, with limitless new skulls,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Skinner x Unbox Industries’ Lolgolth Gnazgoroth production shots revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Nerdone x DeathCat Toys’ NYCC exclusive GID “Nekos in My Pocket” playset revealed…
Originally teased here a few weeks back, DeathCat Toys x Nerdone‘s NYCC exclusive “Nekos in My Pocket” playset has finally been revealed in full! As hinted at in our original post, this new version is set to follow the same template as the original release, coming complete with Nerdone’s M.O.T.U.L.O.S castle cast in a GID sofubiContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Nerdone x DeathCat Toys’ NYCC exclusive GID “Nekos in My Pocket” playset revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// September’s OTMFG release from October Toys…
The guys over at October Toys are gearing up for the imminent coming of both Halloween and DCon ’14 with September’s OTMFG release, proudly presenting the “Midnight” Mini Gwin and the debut of all-new figure Vincent in flesh! Based on the Scott Tolleson-designed Designer Con logo, the 1.5″ tall Vincent – along with Linux mascotContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// September’s OTMFG release from October Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Blue Frog World’s “Bohna Skully” resin platform figure revealed…
After months of hard work and organisation, Gary Boon over at Blue Frog World is finally ready to reveal his first ever original resin creation… the Bohna Skully! Initially starting out as a sketch and quickly progressing to digital form via 3Ds Max, the sleek 2-part design has been created primarily as a platform for customisation,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Blue Frog World’s “Bohna Skully” resin platform figure revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Cherokee Spirit” Bird Shaman and Spirit of Yeoda resin figures from Daniel Yu…
Originally dropping alongside a whole host of exclusives at STGCC last week (most of which were extensively covered right here), Daniel Yu is proud to announce that 2 previously unrevealed figures – the “Cherokee Spirit” Bird Shaman and Spirit of Yeoda – will be touching down online this Friday, September 12th at 9pm EST! Here’s the lowdownContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Cherokee Spirit” Bird Shaman and Spirit of Yeoda resin figures from Daniel Yu…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Rampage Kaibutsuya “Kesagake” sofubi revealed in full…
Yep, yet more news from Rampage Toys this week, as owner Jon Malmstedt reveals yet another brand new figure that’ll be debuting at both Superfestival 66 and NYCC in just a few weeks time… the Rampage Kaibutsuya “Kesagake” sofubi! The first release in the ongoing “Giant Monster Animal Shop” series (previously announced here), the menacing 10.5″Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Rampage Kaibutsuya “Kesagake” sofubi revealed in full…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The KAIJUMONSTER NYCC line-up revealed in full…
Toy blog KAIJUMONSTER is set to return to NYCC with its own both for the second year running, revealing an absolutely staggering line-up that’s sure to leave even the most hardened of soft vinyl collectors drooling with anticipation! Featuring a massive line-up of over 30 artists from across sofubi, kaiju and resin including – Awesome Toy, Blobpus,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The KAIJUMONSTER NYCC line-up revealed in full…”
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