MAN-E-NEWS// The DCon exclusive Jungle Fever “Fog: The Kimono Ghost” from Pop Soda x RESTORE…

Joining the previously posted MOTUKO, Pop Soda have just unveiled yet another must-have exclusive they’ll have up for grabs at Designer Con 2014 next weekend, presenting Jungle Fever “Fog: The Kimono Ghost” edition! Designed by PopSoda and sculpted by RESTORE’s Abe Junnokai, the beautifully realised chameleon stands upright at just under 8″, coming complete with 10 separate partsContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The DCon exclusive Jungle Fever “Fog: The Kimono Ghost” from Pop Soda x RESTORE…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Krotpong’s “Homunculord” sofubi finer puppet protos revealed…

Having teased the little guys on Instagram over the past couple of months, Krotpong is proud to finally unveil his upcoming series of sofubi minis in full… introducing The Homunculords! Standing around 2.5″-3″ each, the set of 5 finger puppet-style figures all have their own unique – albeit stomach churning – feel, taking elements from rightContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Krotpong’s “Homunculord” sofubi finer puppet protos revealed…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The NagNagNag x KK x Mishka DCon exclusive “Zinmenken” sofubi…

Greg Rivera over at Mishka has just revealed that they’ve teamed up with NagNagNag‘s Shigeru and KK for a Designer Con 2014 exclusive of the elusive Zinmenken sofubi! Based on a Japanese urban legend that talks of a human-faced dog, the super-creepy figure was sculpted and produced by Jyarinco’s owner KK, this time around coming withContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The NagNagNag x KK x Mishka DCon exclusive “Zinmenken” sofubi…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Crazy Pattern” Real Uamou from Uamou x RealxHead…

Uamou have just unleashed yet another new figure into the Atelier store this week, the “Crazy Pattern” Real Uamou! Produced by RealxHead, the latest version of this highly sought after figure consist of unpainted mixed parts from a number of different previous runs, with no 2 figures alike. Currently available in strictly limited quantities at the Tokyo-basedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Crazy Pattern” Real Uamou from Uamou x RealxHead…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Angel Abby exclusive Shikabane Kaiju from Blood Guts Toys…

Premier Hong Kong toy distributor Angel Abby are proud to reveal that they’ve teamed up with Blood Guts Toys‘ IzuMonster for the latest round of his highly sought after Shikabane Kaiju! From the black and white pictures we’ve seen so far, the 9″ tall neo-kaiju figure will feature just the “Flesh Eater” head this timeContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Angel Abby exclusive Shikabane Kaiju from Blood Guts Toys…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Halloween Galaxy Bats from The Galaxy People…

Brian Bunting of The Galaxy People is proud to reveal a special festive round of Halloween Galaxy Bats will be touching down in his store this Friday, October 31st at 12pm Japan time! Featuring Brian’s all-new resin cast bat head, the 4.5″ tall soft vinyl figures have been treated to a mix of neon pink,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Halloween Galaxy Bats from The Galaxy People…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Anger” and “Drunk” Evil Demon sofubi from Bukimi Blasters…

As if the recent news of his upcoming Designer Con 2014 release wasn’t enough, Shigeo Endo over at Bukimi Blasters has just revealed that he will be dropping 2 new micro runs of his ever popular Evil Demon online this week! Entitled “Anger” and “Drunk”, both versions of the 5.5″ figure have been cast in aContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Anger” and “Drunk” Evil Demon sofubi from Bukimi Blasters…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The DCon 2014 exclusive MOTUKO at the Refreshment Toy x Pop Soda booth…

The guys over at Refreshment and Pop Soda are proud to reveal that they’ll be bringing along the latest version of Shamrock Arrow and L’amour Supreme‘s MOTUKO figure to Designer Con 2014 next month! Originally released in super-limited quantities at Superfestival 66 a few weeks back, the “Red and Ivory” hand painted edition returns in mixed part softContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The DCon 2014 exclusive MOTUKO at the Refreshment Toy x Pop Soda booth…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Kuumon “Blind Bag Bonanza” from Shirahama Toy…

Dennis over at Shirahama Toy has just revealed that he will be hosting another online Kuumon “Blind Bag Bonanza” this week! Featuring a plethora of different unpainted colorways – most of which have been limited to just 4 pieces or under – the 5″ tall figures are also set to come in a mix ofContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Kuumon “Blind Bag Bonanza” from Shirahama Toy…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Super7 x Secret Base x Steve Caballero “Dragon” sofubi teased…

With Designer Con 2014 just a couple of weeks away now, Brian Flynn over at Super7 has begun to tease the new figures that they’ll have up for grabs at the event, starting with the piece you see above! A collaboration between Super7, Secret Base and legendary pro skater Steve Caballero, the figure appears to beContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Super7 x Secret Base x Steve Caballero “Dragon” sofubi teased…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Rampage Toys’ Halloween Sale announced…

Jon Malmstedt over at Rampage Toys has just revealed a whole slew of figures he’ll be releasing in-store this Friday, October 31st as part of the huge Rampage Halloween sale! Featuring a number of leftover items from NYCC including the RT x Yamomark Cosmegira, NYCC Cadaver Kids and Lab Mice, these will also be joined byContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Rampage Toys’ Halloween Sale announced…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Plaseebo’s one-off customs from DCon 2014…

Bob Conge aka Plaseebo is proud to reveal that his unique blend of Americana and kaiju is set to feature at DCon this year for the very first time! Joining forces with Mechavirus at the Gorgoloid booth (#933), we bring you a quick rundown of the various one-off customs that the legendary artist will haveContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Plaseebo’s one-off customs from DCon 2014…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The HipHopRobot “Stegoforest” sofubi micro-run…

Artist Jesse Narens has partnered with HipHopRobot‘s Mark Bentley for the latest edition of his debut sofubi, Stegoforest! Standing at around 5″ tall and coming with 3 points of articulation, the nature loving dino has been cast in a green vinyl this time around, coming with a plethora of metallic blue, purple, green and black spraysContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The HipHopRobot “Stegoforest” sofubi micro-run…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Woebegone Mamilla sofubi from Psycho Scimitar…

Originally revealed as a finished clay sculpt back way back in December of last year, Alex Gavryushenko over at Brooklyn based toy and apparel brand Psycho Scimitar is proud to reveal that his awesome debut sofubi is fianlly read for production! Entitled “Woebegone Mamilla” (the miserable nipple!) or Woebi for short, the crazy looking aquatic kaiju stands at around 7″-8″ tall,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Woebegone Mamilla sofubi from Psycho Scimitar…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Hateball Presentation Set, Mr Taiji and more from Frank Kozik…

Frank Kozik has just revealed that he’ll be unleashing a slew of new toys in his store today (10/27) at Noon PST! Joining a set of 6 DC Labbits and the “OG” Clockwork Carrot Dim (featured here), the artist will also have 2 figures up for grabs featuring his highly sought after Hateball sofubi; aContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Hateball Presentation Set, Mr Taiji and more from Frank Kozik…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Bukimi Blasters’ DCon exclusive Hairy Evil Demon sofubi revealed…

Shigeo Endo over at Bukimi Blasters has just revealed that his Evil Demon sofubi will be making it’s next appearance at Designer Con 2014 next month! The first version of the 5.5″ tall figure to feature hand threaded hair, the limited run of 8 (TBC) neo-kaiju have been produced in a light green soft vinylContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Bukimi Blasters’ DCon exclusive Hairy Evil Demon sofubi revealed…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Comet Debris’ Electric Boy sofubi revealed…

Koji Harmon over at Comet Debris has just teased images of his latest sofubi, the Electric Boy! Debuting as part of the artist’s recent Halloween Unlucky Bag release – of which small and medium sized bags can still be purchased here – the stunning looking figure appears to have been inspired by classic sofubi and actionContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Comet Debris’ Electric Boy sofubi revealed…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Warpaint” Absolution sofubi from Bwana Spoons x T9G…

Bwana Spoons has teamed up with T9G for a special batch of “Warpaint” Absolution sofubi! Designed and sculpted by T9G the huge 12″ figures have been produced in a grey soft vinyl this time around, each coming uniquely painted by Bwana in Monster Kolor and finished with a “power jewel” embedded in the chest. PackedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Warpaint” Absolution sofubi from Bwana Spoons x T9G…”

MAN-E-NEWS// BLObPUS x GUUMON Daigomi and Banagon kaiju…

BLObPUS has teamed up with Brian Mahony over at GUUMON for his latest round of lottery sales! Featuring the Tokyo Havoc Ver. Daigomi – standing at around 9.5″ tall and coming with a swathe of neon sprays and subtle black low-lights – the lumbering beast is joined by 2 versions of GUUMON’s latest figure, Banagon, aContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// BLObPUS x GUUMON Daigomi and Banagon kaiju…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Infected Halloween Dokuwashi from Super7 x Scott Wilkowski x DKE Toys…

Joining the recently posted P.P. Pudding “Nut Chan”, the guys over at Super7 have teamed up with DKE Toys and Scott Wilkowski for another Halloween-themed release, the Infected Dokuwashi! Standing at around 4″ tall, the spooky spirit totem has been cast in Super7’s signature translucent orange, coming complete with a glow in the dark resinContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Infected Halloween Dokuwashi from Super7 x Scott Wilkowski x DKE Toys…”