Opening it’s doors this morning to the usual hordes of sofubi and kaiju fans, the 62nd bi-annual Superfestival played host to one of the biggest showings from Rampage Toys yet, so big in fact that one booth was barely enough to contain the staggering selection of mini figures and sofubi! With a number of collabs,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Rampage Toys at Supefestival 62…”
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MAN-E-NEWS// The Toy Mafia exclusive ‘Semi Korosiya’ (Cicada Killer) from Cop A Squat Toys…
Toy Mafia (\ˈtȯi mä-fē-ə\) Noun. An organized international body of designer toy collectors, originally founded in NYC. Toy Mafia events take place monthly and are often associated with exclusive releases and excessive partying. As promised in our post yesterday, we bring you the second figure to feature at Clutter‘s Toy Mafia this coming Saturday… Cop AContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Toy Mafia exclusive ‘Semi Korosiya’ (Cicada Killer) from Cop A Squat Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The C2E2 exclusive Frenzy Barbarians from Skinner…
Dropping alongside a whole host of custom toys and art at the Critical Hit C2E2 booth this weekend, the legendary Skinner introduces his latest run of Frenzy Barbarians… Featuring 4 different figures based on Frenzy’s new spiked and double-headed designs; Black Tooth Grin (ltd to 1), Nocturnal Gorg (ltd to 2), Iceberg Suicide (ltd toContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The C2E2 exclusive Frenzy Barbarians from Skinner…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Rotten Rex kaiju wip from James Groman…
Illustrator, pro toy sculptor and creator of the much loved Brain Bug Boogieman, James Groman, has just revealed that the long awaited Rotten Rex kaiju will finally be seeing the light of day! Originally sculpted way back in 2011, it would appear that the humungous beast is now entering the wax prototyping phase courtesy ofContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Rotten Rex kaiju wip from James Groman…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Skull Brain Allstars from Mutant Vinyl Hardcore…
After weeks of tentative planning Mutant Vinyl Hardcore‘s first community driven series, the Skull Brain Allstars, has finally been revealed in all it’s glory! Using the Death Head DX as platform of choice, MVH has enlisted the talents of 5 of Skull Brain‘s finest to work their magic on the figure (Hellopike, Dlux, Ungawa222, Nebulon5 and Gatchabert),Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Skull Brain Allstars from Mutant Vinyl Hardcore…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Cadaver Twins prototype from Splurrt…
Whilst we rather impatiently wait for the delivery of the first batch of unpainted Evolved Beast Digglers, Splurrt shares images of the latest monstrosity heading to soft vinyl… presenting the Cadaver Twins! As with the new Diggler, it appears the hideous beast will be significantly larger than his older brothers, this time around coming withContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Cadaver Twins prototype from Splurrt…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Semi Korosiya ‘RGB’ sofubi from Cop A Squat Toys…
Making the leap from resin into soft vinyl last month with the release of the highly anticipated Semi Korosiya sofubi in neon green, Cop A Squat Toys are proud to announce the second edition of the figure, entitled ‘RGB’… Cast in a clear Japanese soft vinyl, the Chauskoskis sculpted beast has been given a mixContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Semi Korosiya ‘RGB’ sofubi from Cop A Squat Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Dead God Narcotic’ Pollen Kaiser micro run from Skinner x Paul Kaiju…
“The residual cosmic growths left over from an infinite series of reborn prehistoric God deaths…They will get you real high man!!” Kaiju giants collide as Skinner proudly presents his latest micro run of Paul Kaiju’s highly sought after Pollen Kaisers, the ‘Dead God Narcotic’… Cast in a soft GID vinyl, the 13″ beasts have beenContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Dead God Narcotic’ Pollen Kaiser micro run from Skinner x Paul Kaiju…”
MAN-E-NEWS// “The Burgerking” custom resin figure from Plaseebo…
Fresh from the recent Rampaging Night Gamer drop, Bob Conge aka Plaseebo comes with his latest one-off resin masterpiece, the rather aptly titled “Burgerking”… Based on the new ‘GNAW the Obese’ sculpt, the gigantic hand cast figure stands at a monstrous 10″ tall and 6” wide. Coming complete with red glass eye inserts, fabric remnants,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// “The Burgerking” custom resin figure from Plaseebo…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Unbox Industries announce future collaborations with The Disarticulators…
Yet another HUGE project we’ve been finding extremely difficult to keep to ourselves over the past few months, we can finally reveal today that Unbox Industries will be will be teaming up with The Disarticulators to produce a brand new range of vinyl figures in a variety of shapes and sizes! To get the ball rolling Unbox willContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Unbox Industries announce future collaborations with The Disarticulators…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘EASTER Chicks Gone Wild’ resin kaiju from Plaseebo…
As promised earlier in the week, Bob Conge aka Plaseebo treats us to a full reveal of his latest resin monstrosity, ‘Chicks Gone Wild’. Similar to the recent Misfits custom series, the stunning 8″ piece will form the basis for several ultra-limited customs over the next year, the first of which coming in the formContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘EASTER Chicks Gone Wild’ resin kaiju from Plaseebo…”
MAN-E-NEWS// ‘Easter Chicks Gone Wild’ teaser from Plaseebo…
Bob Conge aka Plaseebo teases us with his latest resin release, ‘Easter Chicks Gone Wild’, but instead of offering any full shots or solid details on the figure, we’ve been treated to this rather intriguing backstory… “Remember all those yellow baby balls of fuzz and feathers taken from their mothers at three days old andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// ‘Easter Chicks Gone Wild’ teaser from Plaseebo…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Surinama ‘ROYGBIV’ from Topheroy x Whistling Pony Toys…
Formed back in 2009 by New York based artist Stephen Singer, Whistling Pony Toys recently took the leap from resin into the world of sofubi with the release of the awesome Surinama… Taking inspiration from the infamous Surinama toad that gives birth to live babies which emerge from the amphibian’s back (hence the super-creepy detailing onContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Surinama ‘ROYGBIV’ from Topheroy x Whistling Pony Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// New Kaiju Kaos ‘Earwig’ and ‘Optithulhu’ colourways from Bailey Records…
Bowing to pressure from fans since the initial ‘Black’ release a couple of months back, Bryan Borgman of Bailey Records has just revealed a slew of new brighter colourways for both ‘Earwig’ and ‘Optithulu’ Kaiju Kaos:SD figures! Cast (and sculpted in the case of Earwig) by Papagrim’s Steve Patt, each version, barring the standard ‘GamerContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// New Kaiju Kaos ‘Earwig’ and ‘Optithulhu’ colourways from Bailey Records…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Healeymade online store opening this Friday…
Bowing down to the constant requests from his army of fans, the now full-time resin artist David Healey aka Healeymade is finally gearing up for the launch of his very own online store this week! Due to go live at some point this Friday, March 22nd (exact details are still forthcoming), it appears Healeymade willContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Healeymade online store opening this Friday…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Mechavirus custom show at Rampage Studios…
Opening it’s doors on Friday, the latest show over at Rampage Studios played host to a huge selection of custom sofubi from the king of mech, Todd Robertson aka Mechavirus… Featuring an extensive selection of pieces from across the kaiju/sofubi scene including Rampage’s UUs, BLObPUS’ Dokugon, Uamou’s Boo, plus new figures from Frenzy, these wereContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Mechavirus custom show at Rampage Studios…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Plaseebo’s ‘Tokyo Exclusive’ Skulloctopus From Outer Space for Rampage Studios…
With Rampage Toys having just completed a run of Night Gamer customs for Plaseebo (featured here yesterday), it appears that the artist has returned the favour, as he kindly shares details of his latest Skulloctopus edition, the Tokyo Exclusives… Created for the Rampage Studios gallery/shop space, the run has been limited to just 5 completelyContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Plaseebo’s ‘Tokyo Exclusive’ Skulloctopus From Outer Space for Rampage Studios…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Escape from Brooklyn” Bootlegs from Frank Kozik x Mishka…
Revealed over at Kaiju Monster yesterday, Frank Kozik has announced details of his first painted run of Mishka‘s elusive Bootleg sofubi… Entitled the “Escape from Broklyn” edition, the V-color sprayed monstrosities are set to come with both Simon and Death Adder heads, a number of hand cast resin accessories (i.e weapons!), plus full colour, giant headers.Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Escape from Brooklyn” Bootlegs from Frank Kozik x Mishka…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Rampaging Night Gamer from Rampage Toys x Plaseebo…
Ahead of tomorrow’s hotly tipped Mechavirus custom show, the ever busy Jon Malmstedt of Rampage Toys/Studios is proud to present his latest custom collaboration with Plaseebo… the Rampaging Night Gamers! A mash-up of Plaseebo’s popular bulb-headed sofubi and Rampage’s signature UU, the fully articulated piece comes complete with ‘Brain Pet’, both featuring a truly stunningContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Rampaging Night Gamer from Rampage Toys x Plaseebo…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The ToyCon UK exclusive ‘DEBRIS’ sofubi from Restore x Mintyfresh…
Mintyfresh have just released images of their first ToyCon exclusive offerings… as they present not 1, but 2 all new ‘DEBRIS’ colourways! Created by Restore, the highly sought after sofubi will be available in both a neon-infused ‘Mintyfresh’ edition with leaf fundoshi, and a more traditional black with gold leaf, cloth and giant sized paper talisman.Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The ToyCon UK exclusive ‘DEBRIS’ sofubi from Restore x Mintyfresh…”
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