As if the FAKE BARON finger puppet revealed earlier in the week wasn’t enough, the guys over at the Hong Kong-based Awesome Toy have announced that not one, not two, but three more miniature takes on the classic pachi (bootleg) Red Baron will be up for grabs soon too! Featuring a standard 2-part mini, anContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Awesome Toy’s FAKE BARON sofubi mini, SD mini and pendant revealed…”
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MAN-E-NEWS// Friday 13th Undead Geekwoks: Wave 2 from UME Toys…
Well, there was no way that UME Toys were going to let a Friday 13th pass them by without some sort of toy release, was there?! Following the success of last June’s drop, the guys will once again be offering up a new batch of Undead Geekwok customs to their hungry fans. Limited to an edition ofContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Friday 13th Undead Geekwoks: Wave 2 from UME Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Toy Tokyo exclusive “Blue Glitter” McSupersized sofubi…
Toy retailer Toy Tokyo have teamed up with Secret Base for an exclusive “Blue Glitter” edition of Ron English’s McSupersized sofubi! Standing at around 7” tall, the classic piece has been produced by Secret Base in a clear vinyl this time around, complete with blue glitter skeletal insert with subtle black rub. Currently available inContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Toy Tokyo exclusive “Blue Glitter” McSupersized sofubi…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Vintage OG” Oozeball sofubi painted run from The Disarticulators…
Whilst it was great to see The Disarticulators’ Oozeball sofubi receive a limited painted run at Wonderfestival Winter 2015 a few weeks back, we know that a few of you guys were a bit disappointed that the release was limited to Japan only- well fear not, as we’re proud to reveal that an alternativeContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Vintage OG” Oozeball sofubi painted run from The Disarticulators…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “T H A W” Hathi Baba and marbled GID Bounty Wrestlers from Healeymade…
Healeymade has been hard at work in his Manhattan-based studio preparing 2 new releases that’ll be touching down in his online store later today (3/6)! First up, we have the “T H A W” Hathi Baba. Produced in a beautiful water-like, pre-glossed clear blue resin, the 3.75” scaled piece will be up for grabs atContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “T H A W” Hathi Baba and marbled GID Bounty Wrestlers from Healeymade…”
MAN-E-NEWS// DeathCat Toys x TAG’s Akumaneko, Psycho Sophie and Owlene wax photos revealed…
Originally unveiled way back in July of last year, the Devilman-inspired sofubi from DeathCat Toys and Toy Art Gallery has just been unveiled in finished wax prototype form! Featuring a total of 3 different characters – the mini Psycho Sophie and Owlene, plus the mid-large sized Akumaneko – the trio have been designed by DeathCat’sContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// DeathCat Toys x TAG’s Akumaneko, Psycho Sophie and Owlene wax photos revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Super7’s Astro-Mu 5 sofubi minis revealed…
A reboot that’s been almost 8 years in the making, Nakajima’s iconic sofubi line Astro-Mu 5 will once again see the light of day this week courtesy of Super7! A huge inspiration for some of the most highly sought after sofubi around at the moment – Paul Kaiju’s Mr REE and Ilu Ilu’s Tokio Supernova inContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Super7’s Astro-Mu 5 sofubi minis revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// New “Space Convoy” sculpts from Star Case 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 two all new characters soon! With just the head sculpts unveiled so far – one of which has been shamelessly based on the Tusken Raiders – we can only assume that they’llContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// New “Space Convoy” sculpts from Star Case revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Bukimi Blasters’ latest sofubi proto revealed…
Fresh from the success of both the Evil Demon and Bukimi Kun sofubi, Shigeo Endo over at Bukimi Blasters has just revealed that a third, full-sized figure is set to drop soon! Pictured here as a near finished clay proto, the as-yet-unnamed beast carries a similar aesthetic to previous releases, drawing inspiration from Obake yokai, 80’sContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Bukimi Blasters’ latest sofubi proto revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// DeathCat Toys’ “Cerebus” Elder Demon revealed in full…
Wasting no time since the release of the first round of Elder Demons in keshi-form just a couple weeks back, Johan Ulrich over at DeathCat Toys has just revealed the series’ third entry in full, evil hellhound Cerebus! Designed by Johan and once again sculpted by the masterful KtoKto, the 3” tall mini – namedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// DeathCat Toys’ “Cerebus” Elder Demon revealed in full…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Los Guerreros Transformados” rubber 5.5” figures from Bigmantoys…
Our good friend Lee Burbridge over at Bigmantoys has just revealed that he’ll have an all-new series of figures up for grabs this weekend, “Los Guerreros Transformados”- The Transforming Warriors! A loving homage to the mysterious Mexican MOTU knock offs that came packed with random color limb/weapon assortments, the line fuses elements from the artist’sContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Los Guerreros Transformados” rubber 5.5” figures from Bigmantoys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Pink” and “Grey” Elder Scrolls keshi from DeathCat Toys…
With the first batch of Elder Demons now winging their way to lucky collector’s homes, DeathCat Toys‘ Johan Ulrich has revealed that the series will be returning soon in 2 all-new colorways! Designed by DeathCat’s Johan Ulrich and sculpted by KtoKto, the pair – Oni Mira and the newly titled Red Pharaoh – have been heavily inspired by Bikkuriman andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Pink” and “Grey” Elder Scrolls keshi from DeathCat Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// KtoKto‘s “Unpainted Green” Kaibutsu (Monster) Series 2 and more…
Having recently debuted at Wonderfestival Winter 2015, KtoKto‘s Kaibutsu (Monster) Series 2 returns for it’s first official online release! 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; a quad-eyed Werewolf, Creature from the Black Lagoon andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// KtoKto‘s “Unpainted Green” Kaibutsu (Monster) Series 2 and more…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Super7’s officially licensed Astro-Mu 5 reboot announced…
After nearly 8 years on the drawing board, Super7 are proud to reveal that they’ve been given the green-light to bring back Nakajima’s iconic Astro-Mu 5 series! A huge inspiration for some of the most highly sought after sofubi around at the moment – Paul Kaiju’s Mr REE and Ilu Ilu’s Tokio Supernova in particular – theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Super7’s officially licensed Astro-Mu 5 reboot announced…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Batman: Li’l Gotham mini figures from Kotobukiya x DC Comics…
Famed Japanese collectibles manufacturer Kotobukiya have revealed that they’ll be unleashing a series of keshi-style figures based on Dustin Nguyen’s digital comic, Batman: Li’l Gotham! Officially licensed by DC Comics, the series of M.U.S.C.L.E inspired figures consists of 7 different designs; Joker, Catwoman, Nightwing, Robin, Harley Quinn, Poison Ivy, and two variations of Batman; each of whichContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Batman: Li’l Gotham mini figures from Kotobukiya x DC Comics…”
MAN-E-NEWS// SKULLMARK’s Commander Nizard sofubi at Toy Underground…
Having kicked things off with the release of Commander Cytron last month, Galaxy Commanders – the debut line from Hong Kong-based sofubi toy producers SKULLMARK – has just received its second retail release through Toy Underground! Directly inspired by obscure 1977 action figure line “Starroid Raiders” from Hong Kong’s Tomland, the latest figure in the series comes in the formContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// SKULLMARK’s Commander Nizard sofubi at Toy Underground…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Green” and “Flesh” Elder Scrolls keshi from DeathCat Toys…
With the prizes from the “Elder Demons” competition now winging their way to the homes of 3 very lucky collectors, DeathCat Toys‘ Johan Ulrich has revealed that the series will finally be making it’s debut this week! Designed by DeathCat’s Johan Ulrich and sculpted by KtoKto, the pair – Oni Mira and the newly titled Red Pharaoh –Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Green” and “Flesh” Elder Scrolls keshi from DeathCat Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Disarticulators’ first painted Oozeball sofubi revealed…
Coming a little later than planned, we bring you images – and a video courtesy of MildThree – of the painted sofubi Oozeballs that went on sale at Wonderfestival Winter 2015 yesterday! Here’s the blurb on the figure for the uninitiated few “A follow-up to last years hugely popular keshi-ball release, the Oozeball has been redesigned by TheContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Disarticulators’ first painted Oozeball sofubi revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The GPK-inspired Skull from NolanJP…
It’s been a little while since we last featured the incredible talents of mini figure sculptor NolanJP, so it came with great pleasure over the weekend to find he’s back in the game with his latest piece, a stunning GPK-inspired skull! Coming in at around 0.75″ – a little over half the size of Nolan’sContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The GPK-inspired Skull from NolanJP…”
MAN-E-NEWS// DeathCat Toys’ “Elder Demons” Instagram giveaway…
With the release of DeathCat Toys‘ “Elder Demons” keshi coming soon, owner Johan Ulrich has decided to celebrate with a special Instagram giveaway! Designed by DeathCat’s Johan Ulrich and sculpted by KtoKto, the pair – Oni Mira and the newly titled Red Pharaoh – have been heavily inspired by Bikkuriman and the classic Ma-Ba Zombies toy line, sculpted in-scale atContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// DeathCat Toys’ “Elder Demons” Instagram giveaway…”
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