Hot on the heals of last month’s Ashuraman release, Japanese lifestyle brand Convict are proud to offer up another “Childhood” Kinnikuman exclusive to overseas customers this week, the “Clear Ver. Silver” Warsman [Nikolai]! The first figure in Five Star Toy’s new chibi line of official Kinnikuman figures, the iconic hooded wrestler has been produced in a mix of clearContinue reading “The Convict exclusive “Clear Ver. Silver” Childhood Warsman sofubi…”
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Plaseebo’s one-off Camouflage Cheshire Warui Neko…
Bob Conge of Plaseebo fame is proud to introduce his latest one-off creation, the Camouflage Cheshire Warui Neko! A one-of-a-kind mash-up featuring the head of Kaiju Coup’s Warui Neko with the body of Span of Sunset’s Cheshire Cat, the soft vinyl figure has been wrapped in a floral camo fabric with matching Monster Kolor sprays,Continue reading “Plaseebo’s one-off Camouflage Cheshire Warui Neko…”
Super7’s “Ghoul Glow” Skeletor sofubi…
Super7 will be at WonderCon 2016 in Los Angeles next weekend… and the all-new “Ghoul Glow” Skeletor has decided to join them too! Produced by Super7 in conjunction with Gargamel, the officially MOTU-licensed piece has been styled to look like a classic 1980’s Japanese soft vinyl figure, standing at around 5″ tall and coming with a removableContinue reading “Super7’s “Ghoul Glow” Skeletor sofubi…”
Super7 x Gargamel’s Skeletor “Leo” sofubi…
Originally debuting in blank form way back at SDCC last summer, the Evil Lord of Destruction known as Skeletor is set to receive his first painted release in sofubi this week! Produced by Super7 in conjunction with Gargamel, the officially MOTU licensed piece has been styled to look like a classic 1980’s Japanese soft vinyl figure,Continue reading “Super7 x Gargamel’s Skeletor “Leo” sofubi…”
The Slave One x Awesome Toy one-off Jinmenken sets…
Originally teased right here a couple of weeks back, the one-off Jinmenken sets from Slave One x Awesome Toy will finally be going on sale this weekend! Featuring both “human” and “skull” head designs, the 8″ tall figures – each grouped into matching sets – have been treated to a wide variety of paint apps courtesyContinue reading “The Slave One x Awesome Toy one-off Jinmenken sets…”
Super7’s M.U.S.C.L.E MOTU Trash Cans revealed…
Joining the previously featured MOTU ReAction Figures, Super7 unveiled yet another release they have planned for their ongoing Masters of the Universe takeover… the M.U.S.C.L.E MOTU Trash Can packs! Featuring all 12 previously released sculpts, the authentically sculpted 2″ figures have been produced in a plethora of different colored PVC that mimic many original M.U.S.C.L.E colorways.Continue reading “Super7’s M.U.S.C.L.E MOTU Trash Cans revealed…”
Super7’s fully painted MOTU ReAction figures revealed…
Originally debuting at SDCC ’15 in prototype form, Super7‘s officially licensed 3.75″ “Masters of the Universe” ReAction figures will finally see their “OG” standard painted release soon! Closely resembling the 1970’s era action figures, the initial line-up features 4 of MOTU’s most iconic charcaters, each with their own individual weapon – He-Man and the Power Sword, Skeletor and hisContinue reading “Super7’s fully painted MOTU ReAction figures revealed…”
Newtervision’s WF exclusive SD Scopedog keshi…
With Wonderfestival Winter 2016 just a few days away now, keshi producer Newtervision has just unveiled the first exclusive figure he’ll have up for grabs at the event, a breathtaking “SD” Votoms Scopedog keshi! Officially licensed by Armored Trooper Votoms’ producer Sunrise, the beautifully realised mech has been sculpted in-scale with the vintage Marukoshi SD Gundam DecaContinue reading “Newtervision’s WF exclusive SD Scopedog keshi…”
Algangu’s “Second Stage” Unico sofubi…
Following our look at the latest version of Tin Bear Teacher just a few days back, Algangu has unveiled yet another exclusive he’ll be unleashing at Wonderfestival Winter 2016 this weekend, Albino Zoo’s “Second Stage” Unico! Based on Osamu Tezuka’s classic manga of the same name, the officially licensed mini has been produced in a pastel blue softContinue reading “Algangu’s “Second Stage” Unico sofubi…”
Shamrock Arrow’s “Eroimu Essaimu” keshi prototype revealed…
Shamrock Arrow have revealed that they’ll be unleashing yet another licensed toy soon, this time taking on anime “Eroimu Essaimu, Eroimu Essaimu” (エロイム エッサイム エロイム) in keshi-form! Whilst we won’t pretend to know too much about the cartoon apart from it’s roots in spells and magic, it’s hard to deny that the sculpt pictured above willContinue reading “Shamrock Arrow’s “Eroimu Essaimu” keshi prototype revealed…”
Dune’s officially licensed TMNT sofubi unveiled…
Established sofubi producer Dune have revealed that they’ve secured the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles license for a whole line of merch for 2016, including a range of full-size sofubi! Pictured above during their unveiling at Superfestival 70 last weekend (courtesy of toy blogger Sofubi Michi), it would appear that the quartet – based on the 1989Continue reading “Dune’s officially licensed TMNT sofubi unveiled…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Vignette exclusive “Quackula” sofubi from Healeymade x Rumble Monsters…
The guys over at Japanese retailer Vignette are proud to reveal that they’ve secured a second exclusive version of Healeymade‘s awesome Quackula sofubi! Based on the artist’s original custom bootleg release – a loving tribute to both Count Duckula and Universal Monsters – the Naoya Ikeda-sculpted figure stands just shy of 7″ tall and comes with a totalContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Vignette exclusive “Quackula” sofubi from Healeymade x Rumble Monsters…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Albino Zoo” sofubi from Algangu…
Sofubi producer Algangu is proud to announce the release of his latest toy line, the Albino Zoo Series! Set to feature a number of officially licensed animals from the world of Manga, the first release will feature 2 very different characters – the “Cat Killer” from Toei’s Pero: Puss ‘N Boots and Osamu Tezuka’s adorableContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Albino Zoo” sofubi from Algangu…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Touma’s officially licensed “Astro Boy” sofubi for the Tezuka Osamu Cultural Festival…
Legendary toy artist Touma has just revealed that he’s been working on an officially licensed Astro Boy sofubi for the Tezuka Osamu Cultural Festival next week! Featuring the iconic android’s signature winged hair and chunky boots, the little guy has been redesigned and sculpted in Touma’s unmistakable style, coming with those elongated arms and smoothContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Touma’s officially licensed “Astro Boy” sofubi for the Tezuka Osamu Cultural Festival…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “X-Ray Full Color Vintage” Felix the Cat sofubi from Secret Base…
Secret Base are proud to announce the return of their officially licensed Felix the Cat sofubi with a stunning “X-Ray Full Color Vintage” version! Standing at little over 6″ tall, the 2-part figure has been produced in a clear soft vinyl with a GID internal skeleton, coming with a split-style paint app in a vintage off-whiteContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “X-Ray Full Color Vintage” Felix the Cat sofubi from Secret Base…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Nero” and “Patrasche” World Masterpiece Theatre sofubi from Mirock Toy x Medicom Toy…
Following the debut of “Sterling North” and “Rascal Raccoon” back in May, Mirock Toy have once again teamed with Medicom Toy for the latest release in the officially licensed “World Masterpiece Theatre”, this time around taking on lead characters “Nero” and “Patrasche” from 1975 series A Dog of Flanders! Designed and sculpted by Mirock Toy based onContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Nero” and “Patrasche” World Masterpiece Theatre sofubi from Mirock Toy x Medicom Toy…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Secret Base’s Spongebob DX “Towel Set” at Toy Art Gallery…
Toy Art Gallery have secured a limited batch of the latest Spongebob DX sofubi from Secret Base! Standing at around 6.5″ tall, the officially licensed soft vinyl figure has been treated to a schoolboy-esque black and white uniform paint app, coming packed with a sweet matching hand towel. Currently available in the TAG store right here,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Secret Base’s Spongebob DX “Towel Set” at Toy Art Gallery…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Devils Head Productions x Micfits “Alavaka” release announced…
Devils Head Productions have teamed up with the punk rock underground experience know as The Micfits to give you an awesome Disney themed treat… presenting the Maleficent tribute release! Featuring DHP’s Alavaka sofubi painted in metallic tones to mimic the classic villain from the 1959 animated feature “Sleeping Beauty”, the release is also set toContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Devils Head Productions x Micfits “Alavaka” release announced…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Little Chop Design’s “Cheshire Cat” sofubi at Blackbook Toy…
Nigo over at Blackbook Toy is proud to reveal that he’s secured a limited supply of Little Chop Design‘s officially licensed Cheshire Cat sofubi! Taken from Disney’s classic interpretation of Lewis Carol’s Alice in Wonderland, the piece – originally released through the now defunct Span of Sunset over 10 years ago – has been sculptedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Little Chop Design’s “Cheshire Cat” sofubi at Blackbook Toy…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Boss Krang” resin action figures from Bigmantoys…
Whilst we regrettably don’t feature too many resin action figures on Man-E-Toys these days, the latest from our buddy Lee Burbridge over at Bigmantoys was simply too good to ignore… presenting the hilarious Boss Krang! Originally created for the Acme Superstore’s recent group art show of the same name, the classically styled 5.5″ figure featuresContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Boss Krang” resin action figures from Bigmantoys…”
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