Hiddy over at Secret Base has just unveiled the latest officially licensed figure to receive their signature “X-Ray” look, the “Staypuft Marshmallow Man” from classic flick, Ghostbusters! Standing at around the same size as the previously released McSupersize, SpongeBob and Felix the Cat at around 6″ tall, the soft vinyl piece had been cast inContinue reading “Secret Base’s “X-Ray” Staypuft Marshmallow Man sofubi revealed…”
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The “Dream Master Nightmare Kun” keshi from Uncut…
Debuting at Superfestival 70 over the weekend, the “Dream Master Nightmare Kun” keshi from Kotobuki Man‘s Uncut/Terror Treehouse will be up for grabs online tomorrow! Inspired by cult horror flick Nightmare on Elm Street’s Freddy Krueger, the Bikkuriman-style keshi appears to be the same size as the previously released figures, coming in at a super-chunky 2.5″ tall. Produced inContinue reading “The “Dream Master Nightmare Kun” keshi from Uncut…”
Awesome Toy’s “Alien Dog” Skull Jinmenken…
Awesome Toy are proud to present the latest rendition of their ever-popular Jinmenken sofubi, the “Alien Dog” edition! Featuring just the “Skull” head design this time around, the 8″ tall, 2-part homage to one of Japan’s creepiest urban legends has been produced in a muted blue soft vinyl this time around, coming with hand threaded hair, hand paintedContinue reading “Awesome Toy’s “Alien Dog” Skull Jinmenken…”
The Angel Abby x Black Seed “Marshmallow Uncle” Lucky Bags…
Hong Kong-based retailer Angel Abby are celebrating their 4th anniversary this month with a whole host of exclusives, the first coming in the form of a special “Marshmallow Uncle” Lucky Bag release from Black Seed! Standing at around 8″ tall, the Stay Puft-inspired figure has been produced in a clear Japanese soft vinyl this timeContinue reading “The Angel Abby x Black Seed “Marshmallow Uncle” Lucky Bags…”
The “Dream Master Nightmare Kun” keshi from Uncut…
Wasting no time since the release of Crystal 13 just a couple of months back, Kotobuki Man over at Uncut/Terror Treehouse is proud to present the latest figure in his Splatter Retsuden keshi series… Dream Master Nightmare Kun! Inspired by cult horror flick Nightmare on Elm Street’s Freddy Krueger, the Bikkuriman-style keshi appears to be theContinue reading “The “Dream Master Nightmare Kun” keshi from Uncut…”
The “Grayscale” Lil Alex sofvi from BlackBook Toy x Frank Kozik…
Nigo over at BlackBook Toy is proud to present his first release for 2016, the “Grayscale” Lil Alex from Frank Kozik‘s ongong A Clockwork Carrot series! Standing at around 9″ tall and featuring 4 points of articulation, the Clockwork Orange-inspired piece has been produced in a black soft vinyl this time around, coming with both matt andContinue reading “The “Grayscale” Lil Alex sofvi from BlackBook Toy x Frank Kozik…”
The “Sinister Sandstorm” Alien sofubi from Super7 x Secret Base…
Super7 and Secret Base have teamed up for all-new specimen of Xenomorph to see in the new year, proudly presenting the “Sinister Sandstorm” Alien sofubi! Collaboratively produced by the pair, the 4.5″ tall figure has been designed and sculpted to look like a classic Poppy sofubi mini, this time around coming in a stunning tan-colored vinyl withContinue reading “The “Sinister Sandstorm” Alien sofubi from Super7 x Secret Base…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Convict exclusive “B-Movie Monster” sofubi from Siccaluna…
Bowing to the request of fans, Japanese lifestyle retailer Convict are proud to offer up their exclusive version of Siccaluna’s B-Movie Monster set! Featuring “Frank”, “Kong”, “Spaceman” and “Mummy”, the KO Universal Monsters stand at around 8″-9″ tall each, coming with articulation in both the arms and neck. Produced in what appears to be a lavenderContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Convict exclusive “B-Movie Monster” sofubi from Siccaluna…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Graffiti Blue” Dester Commando sofubi from Star Case…
Japanese Star Wars fan site and retailer Star Case have just revealed that their signature “Dester Commando” sofubi is set to return this month in an all-new “Graffiti Blue” colorway! Taken from ongoing knock-off Star Wars line “Star Convoy”, the 6″ tall Stormtrooper-inspired sofubi has been treated to red, black, green and yellow hand brushed detailingContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Graffiti Blue” Dester Commando sofubi from Star Case…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Marmit x Medicom Toy’s “Alien” sofubi re-release…
Answering the prayers of many a sofubi collector, Marmit’s grail-like Alien sofubi is to be resurrected by Medicom Toy for a special re-release later this month! Featuring all 5 designs from the classic line-up – the “Alien” and Nostromo crew members “Ripley”, “Dallas”, “Kain” and “Lambert” – each 9.5″ tall figure has been produced in soft vinylContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Marmit x Medicom Toy’s “Alien” sofubi re-release…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Chestbuster” Loch Ness Monster sofubi from Obsessed Panda x Awesome Toy…
Awesome Toy have teamed up with toy customiser Obsessed Panda for a special “Chestbuster” Loch Ness Monster micro-run! Produced in a flesh tone vinyl, the 4″ tall, 2-part figure – a homage to Kenner’s super rare “Stretch Serpent” – has been treated to a bloody paint app inspired by the Chestbuster in the classic horrorContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Chestbuster” Loch Ness Monster sofubi from Obsessed Panda x Awesome Toy…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Freddy Krueger” and “Darth Maul” Iron Monster sofubi from Joe Whiteford…
Illustrator-come-toy artist Joe Whiteford has just unveiled his latest custom creations, the incredible “Freddy Krueger” and “Darth Maul” Iron Monsters! Utilising Miscreation Toys‘ highly popular Phantom Creeps send-up, the impressive 14″ soft vinyl figures have both been treated to Whiteford’s signature earthy sprays, washes and hand brushed detailing in colors inspired by the customs’ silver screen namesakes.Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Freddy Krueger” and “Darth Maul” Iron Monster sofubi from Joe Whiteford…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The debut of Gory Hole’s “Warui Zonbi” sofubi at Designer Con ’15…
It was a little close to the wire, but we can now confirm that the debut sofubi from our very own Tru:Tek‘s Gory Hole imprint, “Warui Zonbi”, will be making it’s first appearance at Designer Con ’15 next weekend! Inspired by MaBa’s 80’s toy line “Zombies” (ゾンビーズ), as well as cult horror flicks from the 80’s and 90’s, theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The debut of Gory Hole’s “Warui Zonbi” sofubi at Designer Con ’15…”
MAN-E-NEWS// DKE Toys’ DCon ’15 exclusive “Suckadelic Star Convoy” sofubi from Star Case x The Sucklord…
Originally teased here a few weeks back, the highly anticipated collaboration between Japanese Star Wars aficionados Star Case, the Sucklord and DKE Toys can now finally be revealed just in time for DCon next week! Comprising of 2 Suckadelic classics in “Star Convoy” form; a “Gay Empire” rendition of stormtrooper knock-off Dester Commando in hot pink vinyl,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// DKE Toys’ DCon ’15 exclusive “Suckadelic Star Convoy” sofubi from Star Case x The Sucklord…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Gay Empire” and “Sucklord” Star Convoy sofubi from Star Case x Suckadelic x DKE Toys…
Having had sellout success with their “Super Hero” SDCC exclusives a few months back, art toy distributor DKE Toys has once again teamed up with Japanese Star Wars aficionados Star Case for another special release, this time taking on the Suckadelic universe in Star Convoy form! Comprising of 2 different figures; a “Gay Empire” renditionContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Gay Empire” and “Sucklord” Star Convoy sofubi from Star Case x Suckadelic x DKE Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The coming of “GooDon” from Kearjun…
Following the huge success of his debut figure “YouZha”, Chinese toy artist Kearjun is proud to reveal that he already had a new vinyl monster waiting in the wings… presenting GooDon! Heavily inspired by Bemon’s iconic “2-Headed” kaiju, which in turn, was inspired by Famous Monsters of Filmland’s 1968 “Jack the Giant Killer” cover, theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The coming of “GooDon” from Kearjun…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Super7’s NYCC ’15 line-up revealed in-full…
Hot on the heals of our look at the “Firecracker” Wing Kong yesterday, the guys over at Super7 have just revealed the full list of toys that’ll be joining the beast exclusively at NYCC ’15 next week! Featuring new releases from the Masters of the Universe line, ReAction Figures and S7’s extensive line-up of sofubi, personal highlights includeContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Super7’s NYCC ’15 line-up revealed in-full…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Secretoy’s “Tauro” Cinema Monster head revealed…
Yet more from the Secretoy imprint today as owner Splurrt reveals that an all-new “Tauro” head for the Cinema Monster has just made it into wax ahead of full soft vinyl production! Presumably based on Ray Harryhausen’s “Minoton” from cult monster flick “Sinbad and the Eye of the Tiger”, the beautifully sculpted bull is sureContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Secretoy’s “Tauro” Cinema Monster head revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “GID” and “Clear” Human Centipede 3 sofubi from Secret Base x Cure…
Originally debuting alongside the Japanese release in cinemas just a few weeks back, the officially licensed Human Centipede 3 sofubi from Secret Base and Cure has returned for it’s second outing! Depicting one of the many, many unfortunate prisoners that make up the 250+ strong centipede line depicted in the depraved flick, the little guy – positionedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “GID” and “Clear” Human Centipede 3 sofubi from Secret Base x Cure…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Funny Man” YouZha micro-run from D-Lux x Kearjun…
Hot on the heals of yesterday’s “Dante’s Inferno” one-off from Plaseebo, fellow sofubi customiser D-Lux has just revealed that he’s the latest artist to take on Kearjun‘s YouZha, proudly presenting the “Funny Man” micro-run! Standing at around 8″ tall and featuring 5 points of articulation, the loving tribute to Fulci’s cult horror flick Zombi hasContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Funny Man” YouZha micro-run from D-Lux x Kearjun…”
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