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…”
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MAN-E-NEWS// Triclops’ Mighty Duck B.A.S.T.A.R.D for Cluttter’s InAction Figure 3 Show…
With just a couple of weeks to go until the third instalment of Clutter Magazine‘s InAction Figure Show, the guys over at Triclops have been putting the final touches on their contribution ahead of it’s silicone bath, taking on Disney’s classic Mighty Ducks cartoon for their latest B.A.S.T.A.R.Ds creation! Kit-bashed and intensively re-sculpted using a selectionContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Triclops’ Mighty Duck B.A.S.T.A.R.D for Cluttter’s InAction Figure 3 Show…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Hell Raiser” Night Gamer #2 from Plaseebo…
Bob Conge aka Plaseebo is proud to introduce the second figure in his ongoing line of vinyl Night Gamer customs inspired by Hell Raiser, taking on the cult horror’s leading protagonist Frank to horrifying effect! Coming complete with mangey black hair, inset teeth, exposed nose bone and gruesome eyes, the regenerating monster is illuminated fromContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Hell Raiser” Night Gamer #2 from Plaseebo…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Milky Red Lamé” Rotten-X sofubi teased…
With a limited supply of green Rotten-X figures making their way into Rampage Toy‘s recent 2015 Lucky Bags – of which the painted versions are still to be revealed – owner Jon Malmstedt has wasted no time in securing the next colorway… a gorgeous milky light pink with red lamé! Featuring the Triclops designed/Zectron sculpted “Rotten Tomato” ballContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Milky Red Lamé” Rotten-X sofubi teased…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Haunted” Lil Alex sofubi from Frank Kozik x BlackBook Toy…
Previewed here last week, we can now reveal release details for Frank Kozik and BlackBook Toy‘s upcoming A Clockwork Carrot “Haunted” Lil Alex sofubi! Standing at around 9″ tall and featuring 4 points of articulation, the Clockwork Orange inspired piece has been produced in both smoke-clear and matt black soft vinyl this time around, coming with a mix ofContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Haunted” Lil Alex sofubi from Frank Kozik x BlackBook Toy…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Frank Kozik x BlackBook Toy’s “Haunted” Lil Alex sofubi revealed…
Nigo over at BlackBook Toy has revealed that Frank Kozik‘s original A Clockwork Carrot figure – Lil Alex – is set to return soon in an all-new “Haunted” colorway! Standing at around 9″ tall and featuring 4 points of articulation, the Clockwork Orange inspired piece has been produced in a smoke-clear soft vinyl this timeContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Frank Kozik x BlackBook Toy’s “Haunted” Lil Alex sofubi revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Junkfed’s Nightmare Bear resin figure revealed…
Taking a brief sidestep from his regular 3.75″ output, custom bootleg artist Junkfed has just unveiled his latest figure, the Nightmare Bear! Featuring what appears to be a vintage kit-bashed Care Bear toy as a base, the ingenious Nightmare on Elm Street mash-up features a slew of re-sculpted elements, including the iconic Freddy claw, scarredContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Junkfed’s Nightmare Bear resin figure revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Blank GID” Iron Monster sofubi from Miscreation Toys…
Jeremi Rimel over at Miscreation Toys is proud to present his latest release and the last for 2014, the “Blank GID” Iron Monster! Inspired by Dr Zorka’s robot in the classic 1939 scifi/ horror B-movie serial “The Phantom Creeps”, the towering 15″ figure was designed by Rimel, digitally sculpted by iamscumbag and produced in a Japanese soft vinyl courtesyContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Blank GID” Iron Monster sofubi from Miscreation Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Day of the Slug: Wave 1 mini figures from Bigmantoys…
“Intelligent slugs are not new to Earth. They’re just small enough for us to not know about them. From the telekinetic deep sea nudibranch elders, to the hard-mantled terrestrial gastropod mollusc, their secrets are finally revealed – forcing them out into the open to live alongside, or battle mankind!!” Kicking 2015 off with a bang,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Day of the Slug: Wave 1 mini figures from Bigmantoys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Blue-Rub GID” Alien sofubi from Super7 x Secret Base…
Brian Flynn over at Super7 has just revealed that another round of Alien sofubi will be up for grabs this week just in time for the Holidays! Collaboratively produced alongside Secret Base, the 4.5″ tall figure has been designed and sculpted to look like a classic Poppy sofubi mini, this time around cast in a GID soft vinyl withContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Blue-Rub GID” Alien sofubi from Super7 x Secret Base…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Star Case’s Gull Meyer Governor S-3 sofubi revealed…
Japanese Star Wars fan site and retailer Star Case have just revealed that their hilarious bootleg sofubi line Space Convoy is set to return with the third edition of Darth knock-off, Gull Meyer Governor! Once again produced in a matt black soft vinyl, the crudely sculpted Dark Lord of the Convoy has been treated to aContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Star Case’s Gull Meyer Governor S-3 sofubi revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// KtoKto’s Monster Series: Wave 2 sofubi minis…
Teased here a couple of weeks back in wax prototype form, the next round of figures from Japanese artist KtoKto‘s Kaibutsu (Monster) series have finally been revealed in-full! Inspired by a mix of both classic monster designs and 80s Japanese horror toys – including the iconic MaBa Zombies – this second wave once again features a total of 3 different designs;Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// KtoKto’s Monster Series: Wave 2 sofubi minis…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Mutant Mickey” resin figure from Wizard Skull…
Brooklyn-based illustrator Wizard Skull is proud to present his latest resin figure, Mutant Mickey! Inspired by the artist’s reoccurring character of the same name, the towering 6.5″ figure was kit-bashed from a pair of vintage Disney Marx figures, recast in resin by our very own Tru:Tek and then hand painted by WS in an authentic pallet ofContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Mutant Mickey” resin figure from Wizard Skull…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Splurrt’s Cinema Monster Alpha kaiju…
As promised earlier in the week, we can now bring you details of the debut release on Splurrt‘s new Secretoy imprint, Cinema Monster Alpha! Heavily inspired by the golden age of monster flicks, including both Ray Harryhausen’s classic Cyclops and the 2-headed “Galligantua” that graces the iconic cover of 1968′s Famous Monsters of Filmland yearbook, the lumbering 12″Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Splurrt’s Cinema Monster Alpha kaiju…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Kaibutsu Series painted-run from DeathCat Toys x KtoKto…
Originally teased here over the weekend, DeathCat Toys‘ take on KtoKto‘s Kaibutsu (Monster) Series will be making their way online later today! Featuring all 3 designs from the first wave of mini figures; hopping vampire “Jiangshi”, horned cyclops “Scream”, and tombed mummy “Tutankhamun”, the 2.5″ tall finger puppet style sculpts have been produced in a black soft vinylContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Kaibutsu Series painted-run from DeathCat Toys x KtoKto…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Alien ReAction Figures: Series 2 from Super7 x Funko…
Originally previewing at SDCC ’14 back in July as part of the special “Mystery Egg” release, Super7 are proud to reveal that the second series of Alien ReAction Figures is finally here! Following the hit first wave of classic designs, the line continues with 4 more additions; Ripley in Spacesuit, Kane with Facehugger, Kane with Chestburster andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Alien ReAction Figures: Series 2 from Super7 x Funko…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Secretoy’s Cinema Monster “Alpha” sofubi revealed…
Having recently been revealed at Design Fiesta 40, Splurrt‘s Cinema Monster will be seeing its first release this weekend in the pictured “Alpha” colorway! Marking the debut of the artist’s new imprint Secretoy, the awesome 12″ tall kaiju has been heavily inspired by the golden age of monster flicks, including both Ray Harryhausen’s classic Cyclops and the 2-headedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Secretoy’s Cinema Monster “Alpha” sofubi revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Ozzie resin figure from UME Toys…
Having had huge success with Barney the Wookie, Jeremy the Jawa and, of course, the DTA award winning Geekwok, Richard Page over at UME Toys is proud to reveal his latest Star Wars inspired figure, the small, wrinkly green mentor known as Ozzie! Standing at around 3.5″ tall, the originally sculpted piece has been cast inContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Ozzie resin figure from UME Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Kaibutsu Series painted-run from DeathCat Toys x KtoKto…
With KtoKto currently sculpting DeathCat Toys‘ “Magic of the Void” series for Toy Art Gallery, owner Johan Ulrich has revealed that he will be returning the favour by painting a run of the artist’s Kaibutsu (Monster) Series mini figures! Featuring all 3 designs from the first wave; hopping vampire “Jiangshi”, horned cyclops “Scream”, and tombed mummyContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Kaibutsu Series painted-run from DeathCat Toys x KtoKto…”
MAN-E-NEWS// KtoKto’s Monster Series: Wave 2 sofubi minis revealed…
With his first round of “Monster” sofubi minis already proving to be a huge success, Japanese artist KtoKto has just revealed that a second wave is about to head into production! Inspired by a mix of both classic monster designs and 80s Japanese horror toys – including the iconic MaBa Zombies – this second batch once again featuresContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// KtoKto’s Monster Series: Wave 2 sofubi minis revealed…”
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