MAN-E-NEWS// The “Crystal 13” Splatter Retsuden keshi from Uncut…

Originally teased here last month, the fourth instalment in Uncut‘s ongoing Splatter Retsuden series, the Jason Voorhees-inspired Crystal 13, has finally seen the light of day just in time for Friday 13th! Perfectly fitting in with previous releases, the blade wielding, hockey mask wearing psychopath features a similar Bukkuriman-inspired design that comes in at an oversized 2.5″Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Crystal 13” Splatter Retsuden keshi from Uncut…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Awesome Toy’s next “Artist Collection” Fake Baron figure from Tru:Tek x Brown Noize teased…

Having had success with releases from both Goodleg and Bigmantoys, Awesome Toy have turned to our very own Tru:Tek and Brown Noize Productions for the latest figure in their ongoing Fake Baron “Artist Collection” series! Whilst we can’t reveal too much about the project at present, we can at least confirm that it will follow aContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Awesome Toy’s next “Artist Collection” Fake Baron figure from Tru:Tek x Brown Noize teased…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Chibi Top Rope” keshi from Nama Niku x Eric Nilla…

Joining a whole host of other mini figure related goodness, Nama Niku has revealed that he’ll be debuting an all-new “Chibi” version of his popular Top Rope keshi at Designer Con ’15 next week! Featuring the same ingenious wrestling ring head design as the original 2″ figure, everything has been shrunken down to a super-cuteContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Chibi Top Rope” keshi from Nama Niku x Eric Nilla…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The 2nd Ringo Raccoon sofubi mini from Max Toy Co…

Originally debuting way back in March at the Osaka Soft Expo, the adorable Ringo Raccoon from Max Toy Co has finally returned for his second colorway! Designed and sculpted by PicoPico, the little rodent stands at around 2.75″ tall and 3″ long, featuring articulation in both the neck and tail. Produced in a brown vinylContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The 2nd Ringo Raccoon sofubi mini from Max Toy Co…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Radioactive Uppercut’s new keshi series teased…

With the success of the Freaks, Finks and Spazzes tucked firmly under his belt, John Santagada over at Radioactive Uppercut has set about working on an all-new keshi series that should hopefully be making their debut soon! Whilst little is known about the project at present – even a confirmed name! – we’ve been toldContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Radioactive Uppercut’s new keshi series teased…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Monster Tank sofubi set from Sun Guts…

Taking a leaf out of Ilu Ilu’s book with their recent “Cyber Future Techno Loader” release, sofubi producers Sun Guts have just revealed that they will have a similar mini “Monster Tank” set ready for release at Design Fiesta 42 later this month! Consisting of 3 articulated minis – 2 tanks and a rocket launcherContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Monster Tank sofubi set from Sun Guts…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Flesh” Halloween Elder Demon sofubi from DeathCat Toys…

The Elder Demon Series 1 sofubi is set to return today for a special Halloween release! Designed by DeathCat Toys’ Johan Ulrich and sculpted by KtoKto, the 2.5″ tall Bikkuriman/Ma-Ba-style split torso minis – Oni Mira and the Red Pharoah – have been produced in an unpainted flesh tone soft vinyl this time around, coming bagged with aContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Flesh” Halloween Elder Demon sofubi from DeathCat Toys…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Hallow’s Eve Experiment” Franken Corpse keshi from Radioactive Uppercut…

Having had a huge response to the initial preorder release last month, John Santagada over at Radioactive Uppercut is proud to reveal that his “Franken Corpse” Finks, Freaks and Spazzes keshi will be returning today for a special “Hallow’s Eve Experiment” release! Drawing inspiration from the likes of Ed Roth’s Rat Fink, gross-out toys such asContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Hallow’s Eve Experiment” Franken Corpse keshi from Radioactive Uppercut…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Psychoactive Pink Slime” Slave Secret Chief keshi from DRWG Co…

Following the sellout debut of the first “Secret Chief” keshi last month, DRWG Co are proud to reveal that the Slave is returning this week for a special Halloween-themed release! First seen in companion publication “Secret Chiefs Zine: Vol. 1″, the club wielding booger is the first in a series of 3 Bikkuriman-inspired sculpts, coming in atContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Psychoactive Pink Slime” Slave Secret Chief keshi from DRWG Co…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Fake Baron keshi from Bigmantoys x Awesome Toy…

Hot on the heals of our Puppet Muscles coverage yesterday, we bring you the second release Bigmantoys will have up for grabs later this week… the Fake Baron keshi! Produced in conjunction with Awesome Toy’s ongoing “Artist Series”, the M.U.S.C.L.E-esque piece has been digitally sculpted by BMT’s Lee Burbridge based on the pachi Red BaronContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Fake Baron keshi from Bigmantoys x Awesome Toy…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Puppet Muscles” keshi from Bigmantoys…

Lee Burbridge over at Bigmantoys kindly shares with us the first of 2 releases he’ll have up for grabs later this week, proudly presenting the long awaited debut of the Puppet Muscles! Heavily inspired by Full Moon’s cult horror flick “The Puppet Master”, the pair – Blade and Tunneler – have been digitally sculpted byContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Puppet Muscles” keshi from Bigmantoys…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Uncut’s “Crystal 13” Splatter Retsuden keshi from Uncut…

Hot on the heals of the recently released Maniac Police (check them out here), Uncut‘s Kotobuki Man has just teased the fourth instalment in his ongoing Splatter Retsuden series, this time around taking on Friday 13th’s Jason Voorhees for a figure rather aptly dubbed Crystal 13! Whilst we’re still awaiting a full reveal, it wouldContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Uncut’s “Crystal 13” Splatter Retsuden keshi from Uncut…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “1st Anniversery” Halloween Despair keshi from Adam Quesnell…

“Despair is a demon from the 10th Circle of Hell; the level where people who make bad cinematic adaptations of classic toy properties are flayed for eternity. Not your average demon, Despair suffers from severe anxiety disorder and crippling depression. Satan himself even banished Despair from Hell for being a major bummer… Cast out uponContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “1st Anniversery” Halloween Despair keshi from Adam Quesnell…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Monsterex” keshi from Alien Robot Monster…

Teased here just a few days back, we can now reveal that the mini “Monsterex” keshi from A.R.M (Alien Robot Monster) will be up for grabs this week! Directly inspired by one of the many foes found in the classic TMNT Adventures comics, the ingenious mix of Universal Monsters – including elements from the Creature from theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Monsterex” keshi from Alien Robot Monster…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Pumpkin Spice” Errants sofubi from UhOh Toys…

Marking our third Halloween tinged post today, Aaron Arel over at UhOh Toys introduces his latest round of Errants sofubi, the “Pumpkin Spice” edition! Consisting of all 3 2.5″ tall designs from the series; “Roku” the scientist owl, “Cutty” the cowboy bull and “Verge” the space faring lizard, the adorable 2 part figures appear to have been cast inContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Pumpkin Spice” Errants sofubi from UhOh Toys…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Max Toy Co’s “Dino Brothers” Monster Boogie sofubi revealed…

Whilst we patiently wait for the arrival of James Groman and Toy Art Gallery’s “BC Blasters”, Mark Nagata over at Max Toy Co has just revealed that yet more dino/tank related madness will be dropping soon in the form of the “Dino Brothers” Monster Boogie sofubi! Taking on a much more eastern look than theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Max Toy Co’s “Dino Brothers” Monster Boogie sofubi revealed…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Daniel Yu’s October release revealed…

Singapore-based artist Daniel Yu has just unveiled a whole slew of new figures that’ll be touching down in his online store in just a few minutes time! Featuring the return of Gourdlike, Jiangshi Acolyte, Wilbur and more in a selection of blank and painted colorways – including Daniel’s signature “Unicorn Barf” – these are joinedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Daniel Yu’s October release revealed…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Mr Rucksack” keshi from Kuidaore Toy…

Up and coming keshi producer Kuidaore Toy are proud to announce the release of their debut mini figure, the awesome Mr Rucksack! Heavily inspired by Kinnikuman’s obscure knock-off figures, the pachi-style keshi has been hand sculpted by Kuidaore at an authetically scaled 2″ tall, coming factory produced in a flesh-tone, keshi-style rubber. Packed with a companion stickerContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Mr Rucksack” keshi from Kuidaore Toy…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Alien Robot Monster’s “Monsterex” keshi revealed…

Finally bowing to the requests of his legions of fans, A.R.M (Alien Robot Monster) is proud to reveal that his debut toy “Monsterex” has been reduced down to M.U.S.C.L.E size for a special keshi release! Directly inspired by one of the many foes found in the classic TMNT Adventures comics, the ingenious mix of Universal MonstersContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Alien Robot Monster’s “Monsterex” keshi revealed…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The painted “GID” Elder Demons: Series 1 sofubi from DeathCat Toys…

They’ve been a little while in coming, but the first round of painted Elder Demons: Series 1 sofubi from DeathCat Toys will finally be up for grabs this week! Designed by DeathCats’ Johan Ulrich and sculpted by KtoKto, the 2.5″ tall Bikkuriman/Ma-Ba-style split torso minis – Oni Mira and the Red Pharoah – have been produced inContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The painted “GID” Elder Demons: Series 1 sofubi from DeathCat Toys…”