Having recently debuted at Wonderfestival Summer 2015, KtoKto‘s Kaibutsu (Monster) Series 3 returns for it’s first official online release! Inspired by a mix of both classic monster designs and 80s Japanese horror toys – including the iconic MaBa Zombies – this third wave once again features a total of 3 different designs; Frankenstein’s monster, Dracula and a companion tomb stone, each sculptedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Flesh” Kaibutsu (Monster) Series 3 sofubi from KtoKto…”
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MAN-E-NEWS// The marbled “Dissolution of Smoke: Vol. 2” sofubi from Algangu…
Originally debuting back in June, the second wave of “Dissolution of Smoke” sofubi from Algangu has finally received an all-new colorway! Featuring a total of 3 designs inspired by traditional yokai and 1970’s candy shop playing cards, the figures – a gourd holding monk, a castle and a cycloptic hat – stand a little shorter than the firstContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The marbled “Dissolution of Smoke: Vol. 2” sofubi from Algangu…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The first edition “Sunobite” vinyl mini and t-shirt release from Tru:Tek x Sexual Youkai x Unbox Industries…
Hot on the heals of “Tug-O-War”, “Shogu-Nasty” and “Necrolossus” (check all 3 here), we’re proud to reveal that the fourth release in Unbox Industries‘ “Strange Monsters” mini figures line – the “Sunobite” from our very own Tru:Tek – will finally be up for grabs next week! A nightmarish mix of both rikishi (sumo) and Hellraiser’s mostContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The first edition “Sunobite” vinyl mini and t-shirt release from Tru:Tek x Sexual Youkai x Unbox Industries…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Day of the Slug: Wave 3 and Shogu-Nasty mini figures from Bigmantoys…
“Say hello to Goreslug and Skinslug, sculpted by guest artist Jimmy Rommel of Ironahus Productions. Two truly wicked monsters that were accidentally released by the Portal Slug from the dark universe. To combat them, giant-sword-weilding Sir Slythe has been summoned from medieval times to the present, and has teamed with the clumsy but useful MinerContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Day of the Slug: Wave 3 and Shogu-Nasty mini figures from Bigmantoys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Flesh” Freaks, Finks and Spazzes keshi from Radioactive Uppercut…
Originally teased here a couple of weeks back, we can now reveal the debut keshi line from Radioactive Uppercut – Freaks, Finks and Spazzes – will be seeing its first release later this week! Drawing inspiration from the likes of Ed Roth’s Rat Fink, gross-out toys such as the Madballs and cult figures the Ma-Ba Zombies, the initial line-up isContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Flesh” Freaks, Finks and Spazzes keshi from Radioactive Uppercut…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Daniel Yu’s “Lunar Creep” mini figure revealed…
Singapore-based artist Daniel Yu has unveiled his latest – and quite possibly greatest – figure just in time for STGCC this weekend, proudly presenting the Lunar Creep! An ingenious blend of cosmonaut and zombie, the intricately sculpted mini stands at just 3″ tall, coming cast up in 4 separate pieces for a wealth of mixed-part colorways. PicturedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Daniel Yu’s “Lunar Creep” mini figure revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Tug-O-War”, Shogu-Nasty” and “Necrolossus” Strange Monsters mini figures at Little Rubber Guys…
After over 2 years in development, we can finally reveal that the first 3 figures from the highly anticipated “Strange Monsters” mini line will finally be up for grabs courtesy of Little Rubber Guys next week! Featuring the incredible “Tug-O-War” from Zectron, “Shogu-Nasty” from Bigmantoys and “Necrolossus” from Ironhaus Pro, the trio of hand sculptedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Tug-O-War”, Shogu-Nasty” and “Necrolossus” Strange Monsters mini figures at Little Rubber Guys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Eisensquad” keshi from W.H.L.T…
Toy collector-come-designer W.H.L.T is proud to reveal that his debut keshi “Eisensquad” is set to return next week for a special Instagram-only micro release! Designed and sculpted by W.H.L.T, the little guy stands in-scale with classic mini figure lines at around 2″ tall, coming complete with mace, axe and a rather clever removable helmet. ProducedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Eisensquad” keshi from W.H.L.T…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Flesh” and “Lime” Mad Wrestlers keshi from Monster Island x Disart ToyLabs…
Originally seeing a limited resin release at Toy Art Gallery back in May, the Mad Wrestlers from Monster Island are finally getting a release in rubber courtesy of the Disart ToyLabs this weekend! Heavily inspired by the Weirdballs mini figure off-shoots, these ingenious little guys feature modified KO Madball popper heads that have been kit-bashed withContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Flesh” and “Lime” Mad Wrestlers keshi from Monster Island x Disart ToyLabs…”
MAN-E-NEWS// New “Nuke Beach” resin figures from Slime Time…
Louie Chavez aka Slime Time is proud to reveal that his Troma-tinged “Nuke Beach” series is set to return this weekend with a bunch of new figures in-tow! Bringing back the original “Fukushiman” and “Chum Bucket” in unpainted “Hyper” colorways, the super-chunky 5″ tall resin figures will be joined by Louie’s all-new sub series, theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// New “Nuke Beach” resin figures from Slime Time…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Nightfall” Robo Top resin figures from Inami Toyland…
Having already seen two sell-out drops this year, the “Robo Top” resin spinning top from Inami Toyland‘s Kevin Nam returns by popular demand for a special “Nightfall” release! Coming in at around 2″ tall by 2″ wide, the fully working, hand sculpted spinning top features an ingenious “rock, paper, scissors” style mechanic, with each of the robot’s handsContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Nightfall” Robo Top resin figures from Inami Toyland…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Fake Commander” stand alone release from Skullmark x Awesome Toy…
Originally offered up as part of the Fake Baron “Episode 2” Battle Set release a couple of weeks back, the stunning “Fake Commander” from Skullmark and Awesome Toy is now up for grabs as a standalone figure! Featuring the all-new body design from Skullmark’s ongoing “Galaxy Commander” line, the piece rather ingeniously has a newContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Fake Commander” stand alone release from Skullmark x Awesome Toy…”
MAN-E-NEWS// New “Skulltula Gaikotyu” sofubi minis at Jungle…
Japanese toy retailer and producer Jungle have just revealed that they’ll have a whole slew of new “Skulltula Gaikotyu” sofubi minis up for grabs this weekend! Featuring over 10 previously unreleased colorways and editions for the adorable little guy, the release is set to feature “Gentlemen” versions complete with moustache, top hat and cane, tieContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// New “Skulltula Gaikotyu” sofubi minis at Jungle…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Power Claw” custom mini figure from Iconoclast Toys…
Manny X Romero has revealed that he’ll be unleashing a whole swathe of new mini figures into the Iconoclast Toys store later today, including s personal favourite of ours, the retro-tastic Power Claw! The perfect marriage of vintage gaming and toys, the little guy has been bootlegged from M.U.S.C.L.E/Kinnikuman’s infamous “Claw” keshi, coming complete withContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Power Claw” custom mini figure from Iconoclast Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Pastel” Plague Oracle, Wilbur and Jiangshi Acolyte from Daniel Yu…
Singapore-based artist Daniel Yu is proud to announce that 3 of his most popular resin figures will be returning this week for a special pastel-themed release! Featuring the Jiangshi Acolyte in an unpainted pastel purple for $20, Wilbur in a pastel green for $30 and The Plague Oracle – complete with 3 interchangeable accessories –Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Pastel” Plague Oracle, Wilbur and Jiangshi Acolyte from Daniel Yu…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Nama Niku x John Black’s “Skull God Dude” Sidewalk Surfer keshi set at the Gravy Mini Shop and Gallery…
Originally teased right here way back in June, we can now reveal that the awesome “Skull God Dude” custom keshi from Nama Niku and John Black will be making it’s debut soon! Meticulously kit-bashed and re-sculpted by Nama using a variety of classic mini figures, the “Sidewalk Surfer” has been cast up by John in aContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Nama Niku x John Black’s “Skull God Dude” Sidewalk Surfer keshi set at the Gravy Mini Shop and Gallery…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Beakies of the World” sofubi minis from Science Patrols…
Hot on the heals of yesterday’s “Namazu” and “Karakasa” coverage (check it here), Japan-based sofubi producer Science Patrol is proud to reveal the arrival yet more soft vinyl minis… the adorable Beakies of the World! Standing at around 3″ tall, the super cute 2-part figures have been produced in a flesh tone for their firstContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Beakies of the World” sofubi minis from Science Patrols…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The officially licensed “Human Centipede” keshi from Geek Life x Six Entertainment…
Originally teased here earlier in the month, we can now reveal that the first round of officially licensed “Human Centipede” keshi from Geek Life and Six Entertainment is now up for grabs! Coinciding with the launch of the infamous horror series’ third and final “sequence” in Japanese cinemas, the release consists of 2 figures toContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The officially licensed “Human Centipede” keshi from Geek Life x Six Entertainment…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Mee Mie’s “Nupperu” keshi for the Fukagawa Haunted Fair…
Joining the previously featured “Namazu” and “Karakasa” from Science Patrol, Mee Mie have revealed that they will be re-releasing their “Nupperu” keshi at the Fukagawa Haunted Fair this weekend! Heavily inspired by yokai and vintage japanese horror toys, the “fancy occult gift” stands at little over 1″ tall, coming cast in a pink keshi-like soft resin. ComingContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Mee Mie’s “Nupperu” keshi for the Fukagawa Haunted Fair…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Nama Niku’s “Chibi Pachi-Bot: Deadly Rays of Death” keshi at the Gravy Mini Shop…
Last seen way back in June, we can now reveal that the “Chibi Pachi-Bot: Deadly Rays of Death” keshi mini series fromNama Niku will finally see the light of day soon thanks to Bwana Spoons over at Gravy Toys! Meticulously kit-bashed by Nama from a variety of different vintage keshi mini figures, the quartet – Alpha Minus,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Nama Niku’s “Chibi Pachi-Bot: Deadly Rays of Death” keshi at the Gravy Mini Shop…”
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