Legendary toy artist Touma has just revealed that he’s been working on an officially licensed Astro Boy sofubi for the Tezuka Osamu Cultural Festival next week! Featuring the iconic android’s signature winged hair and chunky boots, the little guy has been redesigned and sculpted in Touma’s unmistakable style, coming with those elongated arms and smoothContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Touma’s officially licensed “Astro Boy” sofubi for the Tezuka Osamu Cultural Festival…”
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MAN-E-NEWS// Rampage Toys’ “Beer and Bears” show at PUMP…
Jon Malmstedt over at Rampage Toys has just revealed that he’ll be hosting a very special “Beer and Bears” show at Ikebukuro’s PUMP Craft Beer Bar next Thursday, December 12th! Featuring a whole slew of bear-related toys from the Rampage back catalog including custom Kesagakes, Snack Packs and Bunny-Bear gachapon, the star of the show –Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Rampage Toys’ “Beer and Bears” show at PUMP…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Kenth Toy Works’ custom Naminori Kaijin Oron for Clutter’s “Nihonsei” group show…
Kenth Toy Works are proud to reveal that their collaboration with SIX F – Naminori Kaijin Oron – will be featuring as a one-off custom in Clutter Gallery‘s “Nihonsei” (Made in Japan) group show later this month! Standing at a lofty 8.6″ tall with a 10″ sharkboard accessory, the driftwood and coral infused surfer dude hasContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Kenth Toy Works’ custom Naminori Kaijin Oron for Clutter’s “Nihonsei” group show…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Plaseebo’s “Robot Tank” one-off for the Rampage Studios Halloween Group Show…
Following our brief look at the “Mummy” Gnaw-X last week, Bob Conge aka Plaseebo has revealed yet another custom toy he’ll have up for grabs at the Rampage Studios Group Show later this week, proudly presenting the Robot Tank! A one of a kind mash-up of a new Plaseebo hand cast resin robot head on aContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Plaseebo’s “Robot Tank” one-off for the Rampage Studios Halloween Group Show…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Halloween” Oozeball sofubi from Rampage Toys x The Disarticulators…
Fresh from the “Ooze-X” we revealed just yesterday, Rampage Toys‘ Jon Malmstedt has been working his magic on yet another batch of The Disarticulators’ Oozeball, this time for a special festive run that’ll be dropping at Rampage Studios’ Halloween ’15 group show next week! Coming in at just over 3″ round, the Tru:Tek designed, ZectronContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Halloween” Oozeball sofubi from Rampage Toys x The Disarticulators…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Ooze-X” sofubi mash-up for Clutter’s “Nihonsei” group show…
Jon Malmstedt over at Rampage Toys has just unveiled one of many limited runs he’ll have on display at Clutter Magazine‘s upcoming “Nihonsei” (Made in Japan) group show, proudly presenting the “Ooze-X” mash-up! Once again taking on Skull Head Butt’s classic “X” body, the 9″ tall figure features The Disarticulators‘ Oozeball as a head, comingContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Ooze-X” sofubi mash-up for Clutter’s “Nihonsei” group show…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Rampage Studios’ “Halloween 2015” group show announced…
With arguably the toy world’s biggest holiday coming up in just over a week’s time, Rampage Toys‘ Jon Malmstedt will be celebrating in style with the announcement of a HUGE group show at Rampage Studios! Set to feature some of the biggest artists from the world of sofubi, revealed works so far include a batch ofContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Rampage Studios’ “Halloween 2015” group show announced…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The debut sofubi from Myth Toys…
Kicking things off as they mean to go on, elusive new sofubi producer Myth Toys have been debuting their first ever figure this weekend with a huge custom show at the 3rd International Hong Kong Tattoo Convention! Whilst little is known about the as-yet-untitled piece, it would appear that the figure draws inspiration from both Japanese mythology and tattoos,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The debut sofubi from Myth Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Hanautah” sofubi from Hideyuki Katsumata x Algangu…
Sofubi producer Algangu has revealed that he’s teaming up with Hideyuki Katsumata to bring the Japanese artist’s “Hanautah” creature to life! Standing at around 3.5″ talland featuring articulation in the neck, the gourd holding, horned headed beastie has been sculpted by Algangu, coming cast in an unpainted flesh-tone vinyl for it’s first release. Created inContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Hanautah” sofubi from Hideyuki Katsumata x Algangu…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Soft Vinyl Mayhem” group show at Laced Brisbane…
With Australia’s first ever dedicated sofubi show “Soft Vinyl Mayhem” opening it’s doors at Laced Brisbane in just a few days time, we’ve decided to give you guys a look at some of the amazing toys that organisers Bad Teeth Comics and Derphead have managed to secure. Aside from the previously posted “Fu Manchooze” and “Frank”Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Soft Vinyl Mayhem” group show at Laced Brisbane…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Shoko Nakazawa x T9G’s “SxT Hong Kong” at Angel Abby…
Yep, yet more Angel Abby-related news today, as Shoko Nakazawa and T9G proudly reveal that the Hong Kong leg of their ongoing “SxT” show will be touching down at the retailer’s space this coming Friday, September 4th! Featuring many of the same pieces that were on display at Singapore’s Paradise, these will be joined byContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Shoko Nakazawa x T9G’s “SxT Hong Kong” at Angel Abby…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Tru:Tek’s “Fu Manchooze” Oozeball micro-run for the “Soft Vinyl Mayhem” group show…
As promised in our recent reveal of the custom “Frank” Oozeball (check it here), we’re very proud to share the second entry our very own Tru:Tek will be exhibiting at Bad Teeth Comics‘ upcoming “Soft Vinyl Mayhem” group show in Brisbane next month… presenting the “Fu Manchooze” Oozeball micro-run! Inspired by the silver screen’s classic “Fu-Manchu” beard –Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Tru:Tek’s “Fu Manchooze” Oozeball micro-run for the “Soft Vinyl Mayhem” group show…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Tru:Tek’s one-off “Frank” Oozeball sofubi for the “Soft Vinyl Mayhem” group show…
The Disarticulators‘ Tru:Tek is proud to reveal that he’ll be taking part in Australia’s first ever dedicated sofubi show “Soft Vinyl Mayhem” next month, with his first entry to be revealed coming in the form of the one-off “Frank” Oozeball you see above! Inspired by Hell Raiser’s regenerating protagonist of the same name, the figure –Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Tru:Tek’s one-off “Frank” Oozeball sofubi for the “Soft Vinyl Mayhem” group show…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Guumon’s “Titanium LED” Oozeball for the Kaiju Mashup group show…
Brian Mahony of Guumon fame has teamed up with the Disarticulators for a very special one-off custom, the “Titanium LED” Oozeball sofubi! Designed by Tru:Tek and sculpted by Zectron, the loving tribute to both Ooze-It and Madballs has been produced in a squishy clear soft vinyl this time around, coming with Guumon’s signature metallic “Titanium”Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Guumon’s “Titanium LED” Oozeball for the Kaiju Mashup group show…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Toy Art Gallery’s “Twisted Planet” group show now online…
Following a hugely successful opening over the weekend, Toy Art Gallery are proud to reveal that the remaining pieces from the “Twisted Planet” group show are now up for grabs online! Featuring a whole slew of one-off custom sofubi, limited runs and original paintings, personal highlights include the debut of Jason Harmon’s “Wolf Thing Bat Mother” andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Toy Art Gallery’s “Twisted Planet” group show now online…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Shoko Nakazawa x T9G’s “Rangeron” sofubi revealed…
Hot on the heals of his recent “Aoba” collaboration with Konatsuya, T9G has teamed up with none other than Shoko Nakazawa over at Koraters for the release of the “Rangeron” sofubi! Closely mimicking the look of Shoko’s hugely popular debut figure “Bryon” (pictured right), the 4″ tall piece features an almost identical 2-part design, albeit comingContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Shoko Nakazawa x T9G’s “Rangeron” sofubi revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Paul Kaiju’s one-off custom sofubi for Mishka LA revealed…
As promised in our announcement last week, we can now bring you guys a full reveal of the plethora of custom figures Paul Kaiju will have up for grabs at his impromptu Mishka LA show this weekend! Featuring a whole slew of beautifully painted Boss Carions, Kraken DX, Sally Joes, Mock Pilots, Mock Bats andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Paul Kaiju’s one-off custom sofubi for Mishka LA revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Boss Krang” resin action figures from Bigmantoys…
Whilst we regrettably don’t feature too many resin action figures on Man-E-Toys these days, the latest from our buddy Lee Burbridge over at Bigmantoys was simply too good to ignore… presenting the hilarious Boss Krang! Originally created for the Acme Superstore’s recent group art show of the same name, the classically styled 5.5″ figure featuresContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Boss Krang” resin action figures from Bigmantoys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Grumble Toys x Amapro’s “Manmorah” sofubi revealed…
Briefly mentioned in our SDCC ’15 coverage last week, we can now finally reveal Grumble Toys‘ latest sofubi in-full… the adorable Manmorah! A collaboration with fellow sofubi producers Amapro, the super-chunky sculpt has been produced in a gorgeous teal colored soft vinyl for its debut release, coming with pastel and pearlescent sprays that match theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Grumble Toys x Amapro’s “Manmorah” sofubi revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Rampage Studios’ “Clash of the Titans” online sale…
Even with the horrendous weather in Tokyo on Friday night, Japan’s dedicated sofubi collectors were out in force for the opening of Rampage Studios‘ much-hyped “Clash of the Titans”, eagerly waiting outside in the rain for their chance at bagging one of the many one-offs and micro-runs that were up for grabs. Going on toContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Rampage Studios’ “Clash of the Titans” online sale…”
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