Having had continued success with their Vinyl Artist Gacha line over the past few months, Medicom Toy are proud to reveal that a third series of the multi-artist minis will be touching down next month! This time featuring 4 of sofubi’s biggest hitters; RESTORE, Zollmen, Instinct Toy and Sunguts, each have contributed miniaturised versions of some ofContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Medicom Toy’s Vinyl Artist Gacha: Series 3 revealed…”
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MAN-E-NEWS// The “Mad Wrestlers” custom mini figures from Monster Island…
Paul Bass over at Monster Island is proud to reveal his latest custom bootleg release, the awesome Mad Wrestlers! Heavily inspired by the Weirdballs mini figure off-shoots, these ingenious little guys feature recast and reduced Madball heads that have been kit-bashed with a number of different M.U.S.C.L.E bodies. Whilst the pictured GID resin set wasContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Mad Wrestlers” custom mini figures from Monster Island…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Siryosei Expo exclusive “Snack Pack” sofubi minis from Rampage Toys…
Jon Malmstedt over at Rampage Toys has revealed that he’ll be exhibiting at Mandarake‘s Siryosei Expo in Nakano, Tokyo, this Sunday, bringing along a whole host of one-off customs and painted runs… including this rather awesome “Snack Pack” sofubi mini set! Featuring both male and female Hokkaido settler omake from Rampage’s highly sought after Kesagake sofubi,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Siryosei Expo exclusive “Snack Pack” sofubi minis from Rampage Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The BETONES exclusive “Cosmos Alien Series” from Medicom Toy…
Originally debuting way back in September of last year, Medicom Toy‘s Cosmos Alien Series is set to return as part of an unlikely – yet mind bendingly awesome – collaboration with Japanese underwear brand, BETONE! Featuring Cosmos’ original 1970’s Octopus (Ooze-It) and Fish gacha minis, the pair are joined by 4 new sculpts from Mirock Toy’s Kaneko Yowohei;Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The BETONES exclusive “Cosmos Alien Series” from Medicom Toy…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Shamrock Green” Gacha Minis from Paul Kaiju x Toy Art Gallery…
Toy Art Gallery are proud to reveal that Paul Kaiju‘s Gacha Mini figures will be returning this week in an exclusive “Shamrock Green” colorway! Featuring all 5 designs from the original line-up, including the mini Mockbat, Boss Carrion and Unchiman, the 2″ tall, 2-part soft vinyl figures are being offered up in an unpainted brightContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Shamrock Green” Gacha Minis from Paul Kaiju x Toy Art Gallery…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “GWGW Ver.” Nipper and Spiky sofubi from Glider Works…
Up and coming sofubi producer Glider Works are proud to reveal that their adorable “Nipper” and “Spiky” sofubi are now up for grabs in an all-new “GWGW Ver.” colorway! Standing at around 3″ tall and coming with 3 points of articulation each, the pair have been produced in a clear soft vinyl for this fourth official release, comingContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “GWGW Ver.” Nipper and Spiky sofubi from Glider Works…”
MAN-E-NEWS// “Zuco Banana”, “Porkins” and more from Daniel Yu…
Singapore-based artist Daniel Yu is proud to reveal that he’ll have a whole slew of new figures up for grabs in his online store this weekend! First making their debut at Art Toy Culture Seoul a couple of weeks back, a limited supply of pieces have been held back specifically for online sales, including familiar charactersContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// “Zuco Banana”, “Porkins” and more from Daniel Yu…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Nama Niku x Eric Nilla’s “Chibi Pachi-Bot: The Deadly Rays of Death” keshi revealed…
Nama Niku has joined forces with Eric Nilla once more for his latest round of bootleg keshi, proudly presenting the awesome Chibi Pachi-Bots: The Deadly Rays of Death! Meticulously kit-bashed by Nama from a variety of different vintage keshi mini figures, the quartet – Alpha Minus, Omega Trois, Koroshiya Zelph and Kolob Infinito – all standContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Nama Niku x Eric Nilla’s “Chibi Pachi-Bot: The Deadly Rays of Death” keshi revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Robo Top” resin spinning top from Inami Toyland…
Having interned with Peter Kato back in 2013 and released his debut figure, the “Big Top” late last year, Kevin Nam over at Inami Toyland is proud to reveal his latest resin creation… the Robo Top! Coming in at a more streamlined and refined 2″ tall by 2″ wide, the fully working, hand sculpted spinning top features an ingeniousContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Robo Top” resin spinning top from Inami Toyland…”
MAN-E-NEWS// DeathCat Toys’ “Elder Demons: Series 1” sofubi revealed…
Hot on the heels of the various keshi and resin releases we’ve seen over the past few months, we can now reveal that DeathCat Toys‘ Elder Demons: Series 1 have finally made the transition into sofubi! Designed by DeathCats’ Johan Ulrich and sculpted by KtoKto, the 2.5″ tall Bikkuriman/Ma-Ba-style split torso minis – Oni MiraContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// DeathCat Toys’ “Elder Demons: Series 1” sofubi revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Uncut’s “Mush Man” Splatter Retsuden keshi revealed in full…
Originally teased here way back in February, the second figure in Uncut‘s ongoing “Splatter Retsuden” series – aptly titled “Mush Man” – had just been revealed as a finished clay prototype! Inspired by cult horror flick Return of the Living Dead 2’s “Tarman” character, the oversized Bikkuriman-style keshi appears to be around the same sizeContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Uncut’s “Mush Man” Splatter Retsuden keshi revealed in full…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Turbopistola at the Nerd City C2E2 ’15 booth…
Joining the slew of artists announced yesterday as part of Nerd City‘s huge C2E2 booth this weekend, Daniel Smith aka Turbopistola has revealed a number of releases he’ll have up for grabs at the event. As well as a number of AP Cuddlehards, paintings and customs, Daniel will be bringing along a limited edition of 6 exclusive C2E2Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Turbopistola at the Nerd City C2E2 ’15 booth…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Rampage Toys x Devil Robots “Tofu-Tank” sofubi micros…
Originally teased in prototype form way back in February (check it here), the Tofu sofubi micro from Devil Robots and Rampage Toys has finally seen the light of day in vinyl- well, half of it anyway! Featuring the classic Tofu cube head, the first round of figures come complete with Rampage’s Gachapon Goblin Tank asContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Rampage Toys x Devil Robots “Tofu-Tank” sofubi micros…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Nerd City at C2E2 2015…
Chicago’s legendary C2E2 is nearly upon us (April 24th–26th at McCormack Place) and once again the boys from Nerd City will be out in force, bringing along with them a whole heap of guests and exclusives from around the world! Based out of booth #760 in The Block, the team will play host to an exciting lineupContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Nerd City at C2E2 2015…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Gacha Daimoai” sofubi micros from Gargamel x Misty Fog Toys…
Gargamel and Misty Fog Toys‘ Le Merde have teamed up for the release of their latest collaborative sofubi, the incredible Gacha Daimoai! Blending elements from both companies back catalog – namely Gargamel’s recent Scopedog figure and Misty Fog’s Moai finger puppets – the “mystery gacha” series features a number of different Easter Island-style sofubi micros thatContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Gacha Daimoai” sofubi micros from Gargamel x Misty Fog Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Matsutake Mask” sofubi gacha micros from One-Up x Sunguts…
Hugely popular upon their initial release last year, the “Matsutake Mask” sofubi gacha micros from Sunguts and One-Up have finally made a return this week! A hilarious mini interpretation of Sunguts’ recurring Matsutake mushroom, the little guy features a similar aesthetic to One-Up’s previous lucha gacha release, standing at around 2.5″ tall and coming with articulationContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Matsutake Mask” sofubi gacha micros from One-Up x Sunguts…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Momotaro” Space Wrestler Keshi from Onion Fights…
With Superfestival 68 just around the corner, the guys over at Onion Fights have revealed the latest figure in their ongoing Space Wrestler Keshi series that’ll be debuting at the event… presenting the awesome Momotaro! A cross between lucha and samurai, the stunning kinkeshi inspired figure stands at an oversized 2.5″ tall – what appears toContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Momotaro” Space Wrestler Keshi from Onion Fights…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Day of the Slug” Wave 2 mini figures from Bigmantoys…
“Intelligent slugs are not new to Earth. They’re just small enough for us to not know about them. From the telekinetic deep sea nudibranch elders, to the hard-mantled terrestrial gastropod mollusc, their secrets are finally revealed – forcing them out into the open to live alongside, or battle mankind!!” Our good friend Lee Burbridge overContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Day of the Slug” Wave 2 mini figures from Bigmantoys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// New “Bedtime Bunnie Danglers” and “Sleeptime Bunnies” from Peter Kato…
In between a whole heap of soon-to-be-revealed collaborative and commission-based projects, NY-based resin artist Peter Kato has managed to squeeze in some time to work on a couple of limited “Bunnie” runs that’ll be dropping later this week! First up, we have the “Mixed Assortment” Bedtime Bunnie Danglers. Produced in a mix of soft yellow, blue,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// New “Bedtime Bunnie Danglers” and “Sleeptime Bunnies” from Peter Kato…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Uky Daydreamer’s “Hot Pink” UD Mask sofubi mini at Jungle…
Joining a limited restock of Deku the Buster’s third colorway, “Crisis” (check him out here if you haven’t already), the guys over at Jungle have revealed that they’ll also be unleashing an all-new colorway of Uky Daydreamer‘s UD Mask sofubi mini this weekend too! A collaboration between Uky and Japanese illustrator Art Junkie, the little lucha-styleContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Uky Daydreamer’s “Hot Pink” UD Mask sofubi mini at Jungle…”
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