Garnering a huge amount of attention recently for their ingenious mini figure renditions of some of cult horror’s most loved characters, the team behind Super Secret Fun Club have just unveiled one of the coolest yet… taking on none other than Kuato from Total Recall! Opting for a more realistic aesthetic than previous “SD” offerings,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Kuato” mini figure from Super Secret Fun Club…”
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MAN-E-NEWS// The “Texas Chainsaw Massacre” keshi from Zoomoth…
Having unfortunately opted out of their regular slot at Wonderfestival Summer ’15 a couple of months back, the guys behind Zoomoth will thankfully be returning for Superfestival 69 with something a little special for their fans… Texas Chainsaw Massacre keshi! Based on what appears to be a manga rendition of the cult 70’s horror flick,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Texas Chainsaw Massacre” keshi from Zoomoth…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Maniac Police” Splatter Retsuden keshi from Uncut…
Teased here just a few weeks back, we can now reveal the third Splatter Retsuden keshi from Kotobuki Man’s Uncut imprint in-full, proudly presenting the Maniac Police! Inspired by cult horror flick Maniac Cop’s lead protagonist, the Bikkuriman-style keshi appears to be the same size as the previously released SP figures (Boropushi/Mush-Man), coming in at aroundContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Maniac Police” Splatter Retsuden keshi from Uncut…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The first edition “Sunobite” vinyl mini and t-shirt release from Tru:Tek x Sexual Youkai x Unbox Industries…
Hot on the heals of “Tug-O-War”, “Shogu-Nasty” and “Necrolossus” (check all 3 here), we’re proud to reveal that the fourth release in Unbox Industries‘ “Strange Monsters” mini figures line – the “Sunobite” from our very own Tru:Tek – will finally be up for grabs next week! A nightmarish mix of both rikishi (sumo) and Hellraiser’s mostContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The first edition “Sunobite” vinyl mini and t-shirt release from Tru:Tek x Sexual Youkai x Unbox Industries…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Chris Grondin’s “Belial Ball” revealed…
Whilst we rather impatiently wait for the release of Chris Grondin‘s latest collaboration with Scumbags & Superstars – the “Melting Man” Slimeball – the king of gross-out foam balls is proud to reveal another figure that’ll more than fill the gap for the time being… the incredible Belial Ball! Inspired by cult horror flick BasketContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Chris Grondin’s “Belial Ball” revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Pretty in Pink” Iron Monster sofubi from Miscreation Toys…
Jeremi Rimel over at Miscreation Toys has just unexpectedly released an all-new unpainted colorway of the Iron Monster sofubi in his store! Inspired by Dr Zorka’s robot in the 1939 scifi/ horror B-movie serial “The Phantom Creeps”, the towering 15″ figure was designed by Rimel, digitally sculpted by iamscumbag and produced in Japan courtesy of Grody Shogun. Dubbed the “Pretty in Pink”Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Pretty in Pink” Iron Monster sofubi from Miscreation Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Chewbacca” Star Wars Vintage Sofubi from Medicom Toy…
Medicom Toy are to return to their officially licensed Star Wars Vintage Sofubi line for the seventh instalment this month, taking on infamous bounty hunter Boba Fett in his iconic “Return of the Jedi” colors! Once again sculpted by BearModel, the 1970’s-style figure stands at a lofty 9″ tall, coming complete with articulation in the arms, legs andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Chewbacca” Star Wars Vintage Sofubi from Medicom Toy…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Blackseed x Angel Abby’s “Marshmallow Uncle” sofubi revealed in-full…
Originally teased in our coverage of Joe Whiteford’s custom a couple of weeks back (check it here), we can now finally reveal Blackseed‘s “Marshmallow Uncle” sofubi in-full! Designed and digitally sculpted by Blackseed’s Kenneth Tang and produced by Angel Abby, the stunning figure has been heavily inspired by Ghostbusters’ Stay Puft Marshmallow Man, featuring a similarContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Blackseed x Angel Abby’s “Marshmallow Uncle” sofubi revealed in-full…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Human Centipede 3” sofubi from Secret Base x Cure…
Yep, strangely yet more Human Centipede related toy news today, as Secret Base and Cure proudly reveal their collaborative figure based on the recent “Third Sequence” film! Depicting one of the many, many unfortunate prisoners that make up the 250+ strong centipede line depicted in the depraved flick, the little guy – positioned in the classic assContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Human Centipede 3” sofubi from Secret Base x Cure…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The officially licensed “Human Centipede” keshi from Geek Life x Six Entertainment…
Originally teased here earlier in the month, we can now reveal that the first round of officially licensed “Human Centipede” keshi from Geek Life and Six Entertainment is now up for grabs! Coinciding with the launch of the infamous horror series’ third and final “sequence” in Japanese cinemas, the release consists of 2 figures toContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The officially licensed “Human Centipede” keshi from Geek Life x Six Entertainment…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Bigmantoys’ “Blade” Puppet Master-inspired keshi revealed…
Hot on the heals of the recently featured “Tunneler“, Lee Burbridge over at Bigmantoys has just unveiled yet another mini figure sculpt based on “The Puppet Master”, this time taking on arguably the most recognisable character from the cult horror series… the Blade! Digitally sculpted by Lee in Z-Brush, the weapon-handed “spy” doll once again features a similarContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Bigmantoys’ “Blade” Puppet Master-inspired keshi revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The custom Angel Abby x Blackseed “Marshmallow Uncle” sofubi from Joe Whiteford…
We’ve got a bit of a double post here, as not only can we (partially!) reveal the latest collaborative sofubi from Angel Abby and Blackseed – Marshmallow Uncle – but we can also share the very first custom of the toy from none other than Joe Whiteford! Teased in a recent article with FACE magazine (picturedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The custom Angel Abby x Blackseed “Marshmallow Uncle” sofubi from Joe Whiteford…”
MAN-E-NEWS// MAN-E-NEWS// Star Case’s Scum Hunter: Phase 4 sofubi teased…
Japanese Star Wars fan site and store Star Case has just revealed that their “Scum Hunter” Star Convoy figure is set to return this month for it’s fourth official outing! Inspired by Star Wars’ Boba Fett, the wonderfully crude looking figure stands at around 6.5″ tall with 3 points of articulation, coming complete with a removable maskContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// MAN-E-NEWS// Star Case’s Scum Hunter: Phase 4 sofubi teased…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Gory Hole’s “SS Werewolf” Warui Zonbi sofubi prototype revealed…
Our editor-in-chief Tru:Tek will be resurrecting the Gory Hole brand in time for a relaunch at DCon in November, bringing along the long-awaited first issue of the ‘zine, new apparel, a follow-up to last year’s bootleg monster rings, plus the debut of the brand’s first ever toy line… Warui Zonbi! Heavily inspired by cult horrorContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Gory Hole’s “SS Werewolf” Warui Zonbi sofubi prototype revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Geek Life’s officially licensed “The Human Centipede” keshi revealed…
Japanese pop culture lifestyle brand Geek Life are proud to reveal that they’ve secured a license to produce keshi based on Tom Six’s infamous cult horror flick, The Human Centipede! Utilising the sculpting talents of Kenth Toy Works‘ Komori Kentaro Kenth, the release is set to feature a total of 5 mini figures inspired by theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Geek Life’s officially licensed “The Human Centipede” keshi revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Getsumenken “Moon Dog” No.2 and No.3 sofubi from Utsugiyo…
Elusive sofubi producer Utsugiyo are proud to reveal that their highly sought after Getsumenken “Moon Dog” returns this week in not one, but two new colorways! Inspired by Japanese folklore’s “Jinmenken”, the human-faced dog, and Georges Méliès‘ silent movie “Le Voyage dans la Lune”, the super-creep moon faced beast stands at around 3.5″ tall, coming withContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Getsumenken “Moon Dog” No.2 and No.3 sofubi from Utsugiyo…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Monster School” sofubi finger puppets from Shikamark…
Sofubi producer Shikamark are proud to introduce their latest sofubi, the “Monster School” finger puppets! Inspired by the silverscreen’s classic monsters as well as Mattel and Bandai’s cult Ma-Ba Zombie toys, the series features a total of 4 figures sculpted with a school-infused theme -“Franken teacher”, plus pupils “Cyclops-kun”, “Medusa-chan” and “Salamander-kun” – each standingContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Monster School” sofubi finger puppets from Shikamark…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Unbox Industries’ “Evil Hand” Gummi mini figure prototype revealed…
Unbox Industries have just unveiled the latest figure to join their extensive range of “Gummi” mini figures, proudly presenting the Evil Hand! A loving homage to the silver screens’ many “severed hand” horror flicks – Evil Dead 2, the Addams Family and Idle Hands to name but a few – the little guy has beenContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Unbox Industries’ “Evil Hand” Gummi mini figure prototype revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “39250” SWWF resin figure from Healeymade…
Resin artist Healeymade has just revealed that he will be revisiting his much loved “Bounty Wrestlers” for a new series of painted resin figures dubbed SWWF! Set to feature all 6 3.75″ figures from the ingenious Star Wars-inspired line, the first to be revealed comes in the form of Boba Fett, or “39250”. Hand castContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “39250” SWWF resin figure from Healeymade…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Super7’s SDCC ’15 exclusive “Marbled Massacre” Alien sofubi…
Originally debuting at SDCC last year, it was only right that Super7 should bring back their officially licensed Alien sofubi for an all-new colorway for this year’s event! 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 coming cast in a swirled blueContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Super7’s SDCC ’15 exclusive “Marbled Massacre” Alien sofubi…”
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