Having opened it’s doors during our brief break over the weekend, the leftovers from Toy Art Gallery‘s “Death Rides Again” group show are now available online! Featuring a plethora of awesome paintings, drawings and sculpture from trio Lurk, Double Parlour and Mike Egan, highlights include a number of one-off custom Bones “With Wings” mash-ups, plus the debutContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Toy Art Gallery’s “Death Rides Again” group show now online…”
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MAN-E-NEWS// The “Bruised” and “Five Flavor” Mini Cheestroyer sofubi from Bad Teeth Comics…
Following the massive custom release last week courtesy of sculptors Double Haunt, the guys over at Bad Teeth Comics are proud to reveal that 2 all-new Mini Cheestroyer editions have just touched down in-store! Cast in a pink soft vinyl, the rather aptly titled “Bruised” has been treated to camo-style sprays and hand painted detailing inContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Bruised” and “Five Flavor” Mini Cheestroyer sofubi from Bad Teeth Comics…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Datadub’s Wonderfestival Summer ’14 exclusives on Fig-X…
Having featured at Wonderfestival last week as part of the huge Paralyzing Toys booth, Datadub over at Fig-Lab has just unleashed his remaining exclusives in the Fig-X store! Here’s a quick rundown of what’s currently up for grabs… Datadub Fig5 “Uamouflage” edition- Datadub’s own Finger5 sofubi micro returns in a special hand painted colourway from noneContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Datadub’s Wonderfestival Summer ’14 exclusives on Fig-X…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Rampage Toys’ Pea-Shooter Mobile sofubi micro revealed…
Following the announcement of the RAMPAGE KAIBUTSUYA series earlier in the week, Jon Malmstedt over at Rampage Toys has just revealed yet another new figure destined for soft vinyl soon- the Pea-Shooter Mobile! Fully compatible with the Gachapon Goblin micros (primarily the pictured Crazy Unicorn!), the 1″ tall figure has been hand sculpted by Jon, featuringContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Rampage Toys’ Pea-Shooter Mobile sofubi micro revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Unpainted Tyranbo run from Cojica Toys…
Cojica Toys are proud to announce that the second addition in the ongoing Kyoryuju series, the towering Tyranbo, is set to receive it’s first unpainted colourway next week! Standing at an impressive 9″ tall and coming with 3 points of articulation, the might rex has been produced in a dark blue/green soft vinyl this time around. LimitedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Unpainted Tyranbo run from Cojica Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Dream Rocket’s Gandye figure in the Monster Kolor store…
Monster Kolor are proud to reveal that they’ve secured a preorder for Dream Rocket’s latest vinyl figure, Gandye! Taken from Dynamic Kikaku/Toei Animation’s classic Devilman anime, the three-eyed monster has been sculpted and hand painted by Dream Rocket’s Yajima-san, standing approximately 12″ tall with an impressive total of 11 different parts. Originally debuting at Wonderfestival lastContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Dream Rocket’s Gandye figure in the Monster Kolor store…”
MAN-E-XCLUSIVE// The RAMPAGE KAIBUTSUYA (Giant Monster Animal Shop) sofubi series announced…
Jon Malmstedt over at Rampage Toys has been hard at work on an all-new series of sofubi, the RAMPAGE KAIBUTSUYA (‘giant monster animal shop’), with the first, as yet unrevealed figure having already hit the wax! Whilst we can’t share too much about the project at the moment (save the blurred image above), we can confirmContinue reading “MAN-E-XCLUSIVE// The RAMPAGE KAIBUTSUYA (Giant Monster Animal Shop) sofubi series announced…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “BLObPUS paint version” Kumo Ningen from BLObPUS x Dream Rocket…
The mighty BLObPUS takes on yet another figure from Dream Rocket‘s anthropomorphic series for his latest round of lottery sales, proudly presenting the Kumo Ningen (Human Spider) “BLObPUS paint version”! Standing at around 8″ tall and coming with 4 points of articulation, the arachnophobe’s nightmare has been produced in BLObPUS’ signature GID soft vinyl, comingContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “BLObPUS paint version” Kumo Ningen from BLObPUS x Dream Rocket…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Clear Pink” Negora sofubi from Monster Kolor x Max Toy Co…
The guys over at Monster Kolor have just secured another blank exclusive for all you customisers out there, the “Clear Pink” Negora from Max Toy! Standing at around 5″ tall, the 2-part figure has been produced in – you guessed it! – a translucent pink soft vinyl this time around, sadly sans the tuna fishContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Clear Pink” Negora sofubi from Monster Kolor x Max Toy Co…”
MAN-E-NEWS// MAN-E-NEWS// Godzilla Vinyl Wars: Wave 2 from Medicom Toy…
Continuing their celebration of the first Godzilla film in 10 years, Medicom Toy have once again teamed up with a number of Japan’s leading toy manufacturers for the second wave in their ongoing series, Godzilla Vinyl Wars! Featuring a total of 7 very different designs (clockwise from top left); the Bullmark J-Tale Green Version from M1Go (top),Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// MAN-E-NEWS// Godzilla Vinyl Wars: Wave 2 from Medicom Toy…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Lulubell Toys SDCC leftovers now available online…
Dominating SDCC last week with their biggest line-up of exclusives to date, the guys over at Lulubell Toys are proud to reveal that the remaining pieces have already touched down online! Featuring many of the previously revealed figures including the Grody x RealHead Deep Space Monsters, Marbled Ensorcelled Men, Bella Muerta, Marbled Young Gohsts andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Lulubell Toys SDCC leftovers now available online…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Blood Guts Toys one-off “Joker” and “Candy” Shikabane Kaiju on YAJ…
IzuMonster of Blood Guts Toys has just unleashed a pair of his highly sought after Shikabane Kaiju on Yahoo Auctions Japan! Both unique, one-off customs – a Joker homage and a gorgeous pastel-hued Candy version – the Fulci zombie inspired duo stand at around 9.5″ tall with 5 points of articulation, coming complete with theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Blood Guts Toys one-off “Joker” and “Candy” Shikabane Kaiju on YAJ…”
MAN-E-NEWS// AColorfulMonster’s “Orange Metallo” and “Bruised Bloodied” Zombitron micro-runs…
With the Kickstarter incentive Zombitron’s now making their way into collectors homes, co-creator AColorfulMonster has just unveiled the figure’s first 2 micro-runs to make general release- Orange Metallo and Bruised & Bloodied! Standing at around 5.5″ tall and coming with 6 points of articulation, the Kenth Toy Works-sculpted figures have been produced in a whiteContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// AColorfulMonster’s “Orange Metallo” and “Bruised Bloodied” Zombitron micro-runs…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Double Haunt’s custom Mini Cheestroyer release…
The sculptors behind Bad Teeth Comic‘s popular Mini Cheestoryer figure, Australian duo Double Haunt have finally been given a chance to let loose on the 5″ sofubi- the results of which can be found in their online store right now! Featuring a huge selection of customs using the “Crystal Clear” colourway, these have been joined byContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Double Haunt’s custom Mini Cheestroyer release…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Rampage Toys’ officially licensed Jamira kaiju online sales…
Debuting at the Paralyzing Toys WF booth earlier today, Rampage Toys’ “Original Bullmark” edition Jamira will be making a strictly limited appearance online later today! Officially licensed by Tsuburaya, the iconic “beast with no neck” has been hand sculpted by Jon Malmstedt, standing at around 5″ tall and coming with 3 points of articulation. ProducedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Rampage Toys’ officially licensed Jamira kaiju online sales…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Pascagoula Alien kaiju from Marmit…
Marmit returns this month with another classic sci-fi rendered in kaiju form, this time around taking on the alien from the real-world Pascagoula Mississippi abductions in October, 1973! Based on the infamous descriptions from abductees Charles Hickson and Calvin Parker, the towering 9.5″ tall figure features the same wrinkled skin, neckless head, carrot-like growths, and haunting robot-likeContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Pascagoula Alien kaiju from Marmit…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Mirock Toys’ officially licensed Wanpaku Ōji no Orochi Taiji sofubi and more at Wonderfestival Summer 14…
Originally teased here a couple of weeks back, we can now reveal Mirock Toy‘s officially licensed Wanpaku Ōji no Orochi Taiji sofubi in full! Featuring the classic Japanese animation’s lead protagonists, the Naughty Prince and Tiger, the beautifully sculpted, vintage styled figures have been cast in tan and yellow soft vinyl, coming with meticulous sprays from noneContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Mirock Toys’ officially licensed Wanpaku Ōji no Orochi Taiji sofubi and more at Wonderfestival Summer 14…”
MAN-E-NEWS// AWESOME TOY’s Fake Spectreman: Wave 2 from Medicom Toy…
Hot off the heels of their first wave of Fake Spectreman sofubi back in May (here), the guys over at AWESOME TOY are proud to announce that another 2 pachi renditions of the super-cyborg are now up for grabs courtesy of Medicom Toy! Officially licensed by P-Productions, the 9.5″ tall soft vinyl figures feature the sameContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// AWESOME TOY’s Fake Spectreman: Wave 2 from Medicom Toy…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Miscreation Toys’ “The Iron Monster” prototype revealed…
Taking a brief sidestep from the hugely popular Autopsy Babies, artist Jerimi Rimel has just unveiled the latest sofubi from Miscreation Toys, The Iron Monster! Inspired by Dr Zorka’s robot in 30’s T.V serial “The Phantom Creeps”, the humungous 15″ figure has been designed by Rimel and digitally sculpted by iamscumbag. Currently available to check outContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Miscreation Toys’ “The Iron Monster” prototype revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// New Pusshead x HxS head sculpt at the Toy Tokyo SDCC booth…
Easily one of the most impressive reveals we’ve seen from SDCC 14 so far, the Toy Tokyo booth has been playing host to an all-new Pusshead x HxSaigansho Gorilla Ju head sculpt! Pictured above on top of a Pusshead-customised Mecha Ju and as an uncut marbled standalone, the incredible decayed-looking piece is said to be makingContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// New Pusshead x HxS head sculpt at the Toy Tokyo SDCC booth…”
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