Photo-bombing our recent coverage of the “Psychedelic Swamp” and “Sherbet” Bostyrants a few days back, the latest sofubi from Snatch Punch – rather aptly named “Tit-Tot” – is now up for grabs in a super-limited mixed part colorway! Designed by Snatch Punch’s Joe Truck and sculpted by Grizlli Atom, the disturbingly ample-chested infant stands atContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The mixed-part “Tit-Tot” sofubi from Snatch Punch…”
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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// The “Psychedelic Swamp” and “Sherbet” Bostyrant sofubi from Snatch Punch…
Whilst his latest figure “Tit Tot” (pictured middle) quickly sold out over the weekend, Joe Truck of Snatch Punch Creature Cartel is proud to reveal that a limited batch of “Psychedelic Swamp” and “Sherbet” Bostyrant sofubi will be up for grabs online later today! First seen at Designer Con ’15, these hand painted micro-runs haveContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Psychedelic Swamp” and “Sherbet” Bostyrant sofubi from Snatch Punch…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The 2016 Rangeas sofubi from T9G…
T9G has just unveiled the 2016 version of his ever popular mid-sized “Rangeas” sofubi! Standing at around 8″ tall and featuring 3 points of articulation, the googly-eyed monster has been produced in a black soft vinyl this time around, coming with stunning metallic blue, red and gold sprays. Going on sale in Japan through retailer UNTOLD/DayLifeContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The 2016 Rangeas sofubi from T9G…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The BLObPUS x MVH “Mount Fuji” Enma Ollie for Toyful’s 5th Anniverary…
Japanese toy retailer Toyful will be celebrating their 5th Anniversary next month with the auctioning of 2 stunning “Fugaku” one-off Enma Ollie customs from BLObPUS and Mutant Vinyl Hardcore! Cast in what appears to be a black soft vinyl, the pair – dubbed Fugaku “Red” and “Blue” have been treated to a hand sprayed andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The BLObPUS x MVH “Mount Fuji” Enma Ollie for Toyful’s 5th Anniverary…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Candie Bolton x TAG’s “Bake-Kujira the Phantom Whale” sofubi prototype revealed…
“A phantom whale comes into existence whenever a whale dies a death at the hands of a human…” Candie Bolton has very kindly shared some info on her first ever kaiju figure, the jaw-dropping Phantom Whale “Bake-Kujira”! Inspired by Japanese folklore and the king of kaiju, Godzilla (Gojira is a combination of the word “gorilla” andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Candie Bolton x TAG’s “Bake-Kujira the Phantom Whale” sofubi prototype revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Plaseebo’s “Arachnid Gnaw” teased…
Bob Conge aka Plaseebo has just sent over the above teaser with the strap line “Arachnid Gnaw Invasion Imminent”! With little else to go on at present aside from the above pic, we can only assume that this will be a limited run of custom figures featuring the soft vinyl Gnaw-X head on top ofContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Plaseebo’s “Arachnid Gnaw” teased…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Black Friday “Grody Style” at Lulubell Toys…
The team over at Lulubell Toys have announced that they’ll be celebrating Black Friday today Grody-style! Coming with a whole slew of new mash-ups, painted runs and custom one-offs from Grody Shogun’s Luke Rook – including the pictured “Monster Babies” for just $25 a pop – the guys will be loading up the store at NoonContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Black Friday “Grody Style” at Lulubell Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// “Haku” and “Yadokai” Gero sofubi test shots from Slave x One…
Whilst we’ll be giving you guys a full rundown of all the happenings at Designer Con ’15 once we’re back up and running again over the weekend, we thought we’d share one particular project that caught our eye during our wanderings around the con… the new “Haku” and “Yadokai” test shots from Slave x One! CreatedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// “Haku” and “Yadokai” Gero sofubi test shots from Slave x One…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The pre-DCon ’15 round-up: Part 2…
As promised yesterday, we bring you Part 2 of our Designer Con ’15 round-up ahead of crossing the Atlantic tomorrow to go to the event ourselves. Expect a final post detailing the remaining exclusives our very own Tru:Tek will have up for grabs later today, but apart from that, this will be the last you hear from usContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The pre-DCon ’15 round-up: Part 2…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The pre-DCon ’15 round-up: Part 1…
With time fast running out before we make our way over the Atlantic to Designer Con ’15 this weekend, we’ve decided to give you guys a quick round-up of some of the exclusives that we’ve yet to cover. Whilst unfortunately you won’t be getting the usual quality journalism (ahem!), the coverage – split across today andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The pre-DCon ’15 round-up: Part 1…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Violence Toy at Designer Con ’15…
Tattoo artist Zach Taylor and Middle of Beyond‘s Ezra Haidet have just revealed that their new Violence Toy imprint will be returning with a whole slew of sofubi for Designer Con ’15 this weekend! Whilst information is still thin on the ground at present, it would appear that all of the various figure combinations from their initial line-up – theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Violence Toy at Designer Con ’15…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Paul Kaiju’sSaturday DCon ’15 line-up revealed…
Not to be outdone by last year’s epic selection showing at Designer Con, Paul Kaiju has revealed that he’ll be teaming up with Splurrt over at Secretoy for yet another incredible turn out of new figures, painted runs and one-offs! Whilst we don’t have any specific information to go on at present, the montage image above forContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Paul Kaiju’sSaturday DCon ’15 line-up revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The DCon ’15 exclusive “Blind Body Bag” Autopsy Zombie Staple Baby sofubi from Miscreation Toys…
Jeremi Rimel over at Miscreation Toys has just unveiled a special “Blind Body Bag” edition of Zombie Staple Babies that he’ll be unleashing at Designer Con ’15 this weekend! Standing at around 9″ tall and featuring 5 points of articulation, the grotesque infant has been limited to a run of 34 pieces this time around;Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The DCon ’15 exclusive “Blind Body Bag” Autopsy Zombie Staple Baby sofubi from Miscreation Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Urban Vinyl Daily’s DCon ’15 exclusive “Tripus” micro-run from Obsessed Panda…
The guys over at toy blog Urban Vinyl Daily will once again be hosting a booth at Designer Con stuffed to the brim with exclusives from right across the spectrum of art toys, the first to be revealed coming in the form of a stunning “Tripus” micro-run from Obsessed Panda! Standing at around 10″ of Japanese softContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Urban Vinyl Daily’s DCon ’15 exclusive “Tripus” micro-run from Obsessed Panda…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Rampage Toys at DCon ’15…
Whilst we’ve already featured several of the exclusives Rampage Toys‘ Jon Malmstedt will be bringing along to his joint DCon ’15 booth with Imps and Monsters next week, we can now finally reveal the complete (and hugely daunting) list in full! Featuring the debut of several new figures, numerous one-offs, micros and painted runs, allContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Rampage Toys at DCon ’15…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Attack of the Cadavers” Walking Cadaver sofubi from Awesome Toy x Splurrt…
Awesome Toy have once again joined forces with Splurrt, this time around taking on the artist’s awesome Walking Cadaver sofubi for a special “Attack of the Cadavers” painted run! Standing at a little under 6″ tall and coming with 7 points of articulation, the bumbling zombie has been produced in a flesh colored soft vinylContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Attack of the Cadavers” Walking Cadaver sofubi from Awesome Toy x Splurrt…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The DCon ’15 exclusive “Brush Only” Bostyrant sofubi from Truslithers x Snatch Punch…
Tattoo-come-toy artist Joe Trucker of Snatch Punch will be unleashing a number of exclusives at Designer Con ’15 next week (including, fingers crossed, the debut of an all-new figure), the first to be revealed coming in the form of this special “Brush Only” micro-run of Bostyrants from Tru Slithers! Designed by Joe, sculpted by Grizlli Atom akaContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The DCon ’15 exclusive “Brush Only” Bostyrant sofubi from Truslithers x Snatch Punch…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Haunted Whale Tiamat” and “Keitosu” sofubi from Anraku Ansaku…
Continuing their onslaught of releases over the past few months, the elusive Anraku Ansaku has once again teamed up with Medicom Toy for the launch of 2 all-new figures, Haunted Whale Tiamat and Keitosu! Standing at around 9″ tall each, these stunning sea dwelling kaiju have been produced in contrasting milky and green soft vinyl, coming completeContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Haunted Whale Tiamat” and “Keitosu” sofubi from Anraku Ansaku…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The DCon ’15 exclusive “Blood Worm” Cestoda sofubi from Miscreation Toys…
Miscreation Toys‘ Jeremi Rimel has just revealed that his gargantuan “Cestoda” sofubi will be making an appearance at DCon ’15 this month as part of a special “Blood Worm” painted micro-run! Designed by Jeremi, digitally sculpted by iamscumbag and produced in a Japanese soft vinyl courtesy of Toy Art Gallery, the huge figure stands at anContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The DCon ’15 exclusive “Blood Worm” Cestoda sofubi from Miscreation Toys…”
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