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…”
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MAN-E-NEWS// Nerdone’s “M.O.T.U.L.O.S Jr” sofubi prototype revealed…
Having had continued success with his ingenious Neclos-MOTU mashup, the “M.O.T.U.L.O.S” playset, Nerdone are proud to reveal that an all-new mini “Jr” version will be making an appearance early next year! Featuring the same infusion of Neclos Fortress’ “Neclos” and MOTU’s Castle Greyskull, the figure has been reduced to finger puppet-scale, set to come withContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Nerdone’s “M.O.T.U.L.O.S Jr” sofubi prototype revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Gory Hole’s “Warui Zonbi” gacha keshi revealed…
With the first official painted run of Gory Hole‘s “Warui Zonbi” sofubi finally set to touch down online over the next few weeks, we’re very proud to reveal a surprise extra that’ll be making an appearance too… the Warui Zonbi gacha keshi! Inspired by MaBa Zombies’ gachapon spin-off series, both “Selwyn” and “SS Wolfgang” haveContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Gory Hole’s “Warui Zonbi” gacha keshi revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “My Pet Gergle” sofubi micro-run from Topheroy x Miscreation Toys…
Hot on the heals of the recently announced “Iron Monster” release from Skinner, Jeremi Rimel of Miscreation Toys has teamed up with yet another artist for a limited micro-run, proudly presenting the “My Pet Gergle” sofubi from Topheroy! Based on the artist’s original resin custom created way back in 2013 (check it here), Miscreation’s “Gergle” AutopsyContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “My Pet Gergle” sofubi micro-run from Topheroy x Miscreation Toys…”
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-UPDATE// The “Mad Wrestlers” keshi from Monster Island x Disart ToyLabs…
Originally announced right here last month, we can now reveal the Mad Wrestlers from Monster Island x Disart ToyLabs in their final packaging! Heavily inspired by the Weirdballs mini figure off-shoots, these ingenious little guys feature recast and reduced Madball heads that have been kit-bashed with a number of different M.U.S.C.L.E bodies. Featuring a total ofContinue reading “MAN-E-UPDATE// The “Mad Wrestlers” keshi from Monster Island x Disart ToyLabs…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “MOTU Eater” resin figure from Kalaka Toys…
Following months on the drawing board, mad genius Matias over at Kalaka Toys has just revealed that his “MOTU Eater” resin figure is now finally up for grabs! Featuring a whole slew of kit-bashed MOTU parts – namely the heads of the series’ most memorable heroes and foes – the hulking figure features an originally sculpted, kaiju-styleContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “MOTU Eater” resin figure from Kalaka Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Mondo’s Madball revival revealed at SDCC ’15…
Joining Super7 and their epic revival of Masters of the Universe – and of course, M.U.S.C.L.E too – the team over at Mondo took SDCC ’15 as the perfect chance to announce another classic 80’s brand that’ll be making a long awaited comeback this year… James Groman’s Madballs! Whilst details on the project are still scarce at present, it wouldContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Mondo’s Madball revival revealed at SDCC ’15…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The SDCC exclusive MOTU “Stage 1 Prototype Set” 3.75″ action figures from Super7…
“When you think of the He-Man and Masters of the Universe Action Figures from the 80’s, you instantly imagine a genre defining toy style packed with big muscles and even bigger playsets. But what if there was more to the story? What if a toy sculptor had started from a different point of view before changingContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The SDCC exclusive MOTU “Stage 1 Prototype Set” 3.75″ action figures from Super7…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The SDCC ’15 exclusive “M.O.T.U.S.C.L.E” mini figures from Super7…
As if the previously announced sofubi and Universal Monsters Haunted Crypt wasn’t enough, the guys over at Super7 have teamed up with Mattel for what has got to be one of the biggest SDCC exclusives we’ve seen so far… the officially licensed M.O.T.U.S.C.L.E mini figure series! You read that right, blending 2 of our favouriteContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The SDCC ’15 exclusive “M.O.T.U.S.C.L.E” mini figures from Super7…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Sludgie Mad Ball” from Mutant Vinyl Hardcore x Chris Dondin announced…
Rich Montanari Jr over at Mutant Vinyl Hardcore has revealed that he’s teaming up with artist Chris Dondin for an all-new release… the Sludgie Mad Ball! Designed and sculpted by Chris based on MVH’s original Sludge Demon – along with a little nod to the DX in the form of a skull located on theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Sludgie Mad Ball” from Mutant Vinyl Hardcore x Chris Dondin announced…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Mazinger Z-inspired “Cutty” Errants one-off from UhOh Toys…
Whilst we rather impatiently wait for the release of the next Errants painted run, creator Aaron Arel over at UhOh Toys has been filling the gap nicely with a selection of one-off hand paints, the latest coming in the form of this awesome Mazinger Z-inspired Cutty! Standing at around 2.5″ tall and coming with articulationContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Mazinger Z-inspired “Cutty” Errants one-off from UhOh Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// MonsterIsland’s “My Pet Fink” resin figure teased…
Paul Bas over at NYC’s MonsterIsland is proud to reveal the first in a series of resin figures he’ll be unleashing throughout the year based on the seminal work of Ed Roth… the jaw-dropping My Pet Fink! An ingenious mash-up of Roth’s Rat Fink and iconic 80’s plush toy-cum-Saturday morning cartoon star My Pet Monster, theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// MonsterIsland’s “My Pet Fink” resin figure teased…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Run the Jewels x TMNT” Krang bootleg action figure from Trap Toys…
Originally teased way back in November of last year, the much anticipated “Run the Jewels x TMNT” resin figure from new bootleg rap imprint Trap Toys will finally be up for grabs later on today (3/23)! A loving homage to El-P and Killer Mike’s new hip hop outfit RTJ, the hulking, 5″ tall figure has been kit-bashed and re-sculptedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Run the Jewels x TMNT” Krang bootleg action figure from Trap Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// DeathCat Toys’ “Elder Demons” finished wax protos revealed…
Having seen instant sell-out success with their first run in keshi, and with another already on the way, DeathCat Toys’ Elder Demons are finally set to make their debut in soft vinyl soon! Designed by DeathCat’s Johan Ulrich and sculpted by KtoKto, the pair – Oni Mira and the Red Pharaoh – have been heavily inspired by BikkurimanContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// DeathCat Toys’ “Elder Demons” finished wax protos revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Uncut’s Splatter Retsuden “Phase 2” revealed…
Having made it’s debut at the Zoomoth Wonderfestival booth earlier in the year, Uncut‘s debut keshi “Splatter Retsuden” (Boropushi) is set to return for an all-new wave of colorways soon! Inspired by cult horror flick The Burning’s lead protagonist “Cropsey”, the oversized mini figure has been hand sculpted by the artist based on his original Bikkuriman-style sticker design,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Uncut’s Splatter Retsuden “Phase 2” revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Mortician” Muscle/Mask mini figure from Healeymade…
Teased here just yesterday, we can now reveal that Healeymade’s latest entry into the world of Muscle/Mask – christened the “Mortician” – will be touching down in his store later this week! Painstakingly kit-bashed using the Kinkotsuman M.U.S.C.L.E figure alongside an undisclosed M.A.S.K design, the 2” piece has been produced in a metallic purple resinContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Mortician” Muscle/Mask mini figure from Healeymade…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Green Slime” Alien sofubi from Super7 x Secret Base…
Heeding to the many requests from fans, Super7 and Secret Base have teamed up for the creation of a new specimen of Xenomorph, proudly presenting the “Green Slime” Alien soft vinyl figure! Collaboratively produced by the pair, the 4.5″ tall figure has been designed and sculpted to look like a classic Poppy sofubi mini, this timeContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Green Slime” Alien sofubi from Super7 x Secret Base…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Scumbags and Superstars’ “Bart Spray” figure prototype revealed…
Riding on the success of their awesome bootleg “Bart Spray” enamel pin (pictured below), the guys over at apparel brand Scumbags and Superstars have revealed that they’ll be following up the release with a fully-fledged resin toy rendition! Originally sculpted by an undisclosed artist, the figure has been realised in the same scale as theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Scumbags and Superstars’ “Bart Spray” figure prototype revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Omiso Factory’s “Joint Man” resin action figure at Lulubell Toys…
Originally teased here way back in September of last year, Omiso Factory’s incredible “Joint Man” resin action figure is finally up for grabs at Lulubell Toys! Taking inspiration from the likes of Micronauts and Transformers, the fully articulated, 6” tall figure is available in 2 different styles – “Robot Face” and “Human Face” – eachContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Omiso Factory’s “Joint Man” resin action figure at Lulubell Toys…”
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