Originally teased here a couple of weeks back, The Tarantulas have just revealed their Nibbler x Rampage Toys line-up in full! Featuring a total of 5 custom Nibblers mashed up with a number of different Rampage sofubi, including the Gachapon Goblins, Cyclops Dinos and of course, the Ugly Unicorn, the quintet have been decked outContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Tarantulas x Rampage Toys ToyCon exclusive Nibbler mash-ups revealed…”
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MAN-E-NEWS// The Tarantulas’ “Power Droid” and “Boba Fett” ToyCon UK exclusive Nibblers teased…
Joining the Rampage Toys mash-ups teased here a couple of weeks back, The Tarantulas have just revealed that they will also be unleashing another 2 Nibbler micro runs at ToyCon UK next month! Whilst details still remain scarce, it would appear that the pair are due to come in colours inspired by 2 of Kenner’sContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Tarantulas’ “Power Droid” and “Boba Fett” ToyCon UK exclusive Nibblers teased…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The BEARD resin figure from UME Toys revealed…
Richard Page over at UME Toys hopes to spread his undying love of facial hair (on men that is!) with the reveal of his latest figure, the BEARD! Standing at around 3″ of the most expertly groomed, hand cast resin, the furry little guy comes complete with the obligatory top hat and ‘tache to finish offContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The BEARD resin figure from UME Toys revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Tarantulas x Rampage Toys ToyCon exclusive Nibbler mash-ups revealed…
The Tarantulas have just revealed that they will be teaming up with Rampage Toys for a run of custom Nibbler mash-ups! Whilst information is still pretty scarce at the moment, it would appear that both parties have been working on a number of one-off figures that utilise parts from the RealxHead Nibbler as well asContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Tarantulas x Rampage Toys ToyCon exclusive Nibbler mash-ups revealed…”
MAN-E-REPORT// Velocitron Wonderfestival booth recap…
Securing yet another one day license at Wonderfestival to produce official Hino Hideshi inspired sofubi, it was no wonder that Ricky Wilson aka Velocitron‘s booth was one of the first on our agenda last Sunday! Seeing the re-issue of Hell Girl, the poor child was joined by fellow Hell Baby character Gaki, alongside one ofContinue reading “MAN-E-REPORT// Velocitron Wonderfestival booth recap…”
MAN-E-REPORT// Nerdone Wonderfestival booth recap (and the M.O.T.U.L.O.S sofubi)…
With the hype surrounding the release of the M.O.T.U.L.O.S sofubi reaching fever pitch last week, it came as no surprise to find the Paralyzing Toys Wonderfestival booth swamped upon Nerdone‘s arrival early afternoon. Bringing along a selection of past figures, including a new mini run of Tarman bootlegs plus a new batch of Steregon keshi,Continue reading “MAN-E-REPORT// Nerdone Wonderfestival booth recap (and the M.O.T.U.L.O.S sofubi)…”
MAN-E-REPORT// Zoomoth Wonderfestival booth recap…
Any regular readers of the blog will know how much we’re digging the custom keshi scene right now, so it came with great pleasure during Wondefestival to be able to head over to the Zoomoth booth and finally check out their wares in person! Bringing one of their most impressive displays yet, the space wasContinue reading “MAN-E-REPORT// Zoomoth Wonderfestival booth recap…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Medicom Toy’s Cosmos Alien prototypes at Wonderfestival…
Medicom Toy provided one of the most expansive displays of soft vinyl at Wonderfestival over the weekend, and whilst unfortunately none of the figures were for sale, we did get a glimpse at some amazing upcoming projects- the first we’re posting coming in the form of all-new Cosmos Aliens! Building on the recent resurrection ofContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Medicom Toy’s Cosmos Alien prototypes at Wonderfestival…”
MAN-E-XCLUSIVE// The Rampage Studios “Keshi Party” recap…
We’re back!!! After an amazing few days with Rampage Toys‘ Jon Malmstedt over in Japan, we’re finally catching up with the stack of news and reports we plan to share with you guys- and what better way to start than with a recap of the Rampage Studios Keshi Party?! Featuring a ton of mini figureContinue reading “MAN-E-XCLUSIVE// The Rampage Studios “Keshi Party” recap…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Rampage x Frenzy “Metal Frosting Head” Cakefighters revealed…
Jon Malmstedt over at Rampage Toys has teamed up with Frenzy for an all-new run of Cakefighter sofubi! Created as part of the huge line-up of toys Jon will be hauling to Wonderfestival on February 9th, the latest version of the Cupcake/Barbarian mash-up has been upgraded to 100% soft vinyl this time around (the originalContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Rampage x Frenzy “Metal Frosting Head” Cakefighters 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 BLObPUS Superfestival 64 leftover lotteries…
Following yet another knockout showing at Superfestival 64 on Sunday, BLObPUS is now currently offering up his leftover toys via lottery! Featuring two different versions of Dokugan at 6,500yen ($63) each, one-off “Fortune Buroppasu” OMIKUJI BLObPUS’ priced at 4,500 yen ($43), plus a BLObPUS x Rampage Toys micro sofubi five-pack for 5,000yen ($48), all fourContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The BLObPUS Superfestival 64 leftover lotteries…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Rampage Toys Superfestival 64 leftovers online now…
It’s the Monday after Superfestival, so we all know what that means… a fully stocked Rampage Toys store! Currently being added to as I type this, the list of leftovers so far include a number of customs (including THAT Shark Fighter mash-up!), Goto-san painted Cyclops Dinos and Manotaurs, “squishy” My Little Unicorn micros, Imps andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Rampage Toys Superfestival 64 leftovers online now…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Angel Abby Lucky Bags and more at Superfestival 64…
The guys over at Angel Abby have just revealed a whole swathe of releases that they’ll be bringing along to Superfestival 64 tomorrow! Kicking things off with their 2014 New Year Lucky Bag, each is set to come randomly packed with a unpainted, marbled vinyl Uchukyojin, one middle sized figure and one small figure for justContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Angel Abby Lucky Bags and more at Superfestival 64…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Comet Debris 2014 Lucky Bags…
Comet Debris have revealed that they will be unleashing their 2014 Lucky Bags at Superfestival 64 tomorrow! This year each single bag is set to be randomly packed with 3 different figures across the Comet Debris range (Tokoji Seijin, Sametan, Ace Robo and Kappa Shonen), including test colours, one of a kind test paints, miniContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Comet Debris 2014 Lucky Bags…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Rampage x Shamrock Arrow “Fang” sofubi mash-up for Superfestival 64…
Joining a whole slew of original sofubi, customs and keshi currently being readied for this Sunday’s Superfestival 64, Jon Malmstedt proudly presents his latest mash-up micro run… the Rampage Toys x Shamrock Arrow Shark Fighter! An ingenious combination of Rampage’s Ugly Unicorn and Shamrock’s Fang, the 5″ tall figures have been cast in a gorgeousContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Rampage x Shamrock Arrow “Fang” sofubi mash-up for Superfestival 64…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The GEEK! mixed part Jyujins for the Doki Doki Osaka Sofubi Event…
GEEK! have revealed that they will be offering up a trio of mixed part Jyujins at the Max Toy Doki Doki Osaka booth this Sunday! Cast in a mix of lilac, flesh, black, green and red soft vinyl, the unpainted, 12″ tall figures appear to be limited to just one of each, coming priced at 10,000yen (approx.Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The GEEK! mixed part Jyujins for the Doki Doki Osaka Sofubi Event…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Super Suck-Up 2 leftovers available online…
DKE Toys have just revealed that the remaining pieces from the Super Suck-Up 2 show are now available to purchase online! Originally making an appearance at Designer Con earlier in the month, a total of 14 different versions of the iconic Sucklord Bootleg were created by some of the art toy scene’s biggest players, includingContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Super Suck-Up 2 leftovers available online…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Rampage Toys at the Doki Doki Osaka Sofubi Event…
Jon Malmstedt over at Rampage Toys has just revealed a whole slew of toys he’ll be bringing along to the third annual Doki Doki Osaka Sofubi Event next weekend! A lot more intimate than the standard Japanese toy cons, with just a few dozen artists in attendance, Jon will namely be focusing on Rampage’s own selfContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Rampage Toys at the Doki Doki Osaka Sofubi Event…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Mutant Kommandos, Chop Suey Bootleggers and more at the Galactic Jerkbags store…
Joining a whole host of leftovers from last weekend’s Designer Con, the Galactic Jerkbags are proud to reveal a total of 3 new releases currently residing in their store! Here’s a quick rundown of what you guys can expect… Mutant Kommando// Weird Luke’s awesome Mutant Kommando returns for a super-limited “Chaos” colourway! Originally debuting at theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Mutant Kommandos, Chop Suey Bootleggers and more at the Galactic Jerkbags store…”
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