Not one to ever rest on his laurels, Yowohei Kaneko of Mirock Toy has just unveiled yet another attachment for the ever-growing Dr Mirock series! Featuring a similar totemic design as previous releases, the beautifully sculpted mid-section piece comes with a gargoyle-like creature that has a version of the Hontai mini sitting neatly its head.Continue reading “Mirock Toy’s latest Dr Mirock sculpt revealed…”
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Awesome Toy’s female super ‘bot sofubi teased…
Fresh from their SD Fake Baron release unveiled just a couple of days back, the guys over at Awesome Toy continue their 2 year anniversary celebrations with the teasing of an all-new female super ‘bot! Whilst we unfortunately have to remain tight-lipped about the project at present, we can confirm that the figure will inContinue reading “Awesome Toy’s female super ‘bot sofubi teased…”
Secret Base’s “Prototype” Stay Puft Marshmallow Man sofubi…
Secret Base‘s officially licensed Stay Puft Marshmallow Man sofubi returns this week in a special “Prototype Black” colorway! Taken from the original 1983 Ghostbusters flick, the beautifully realised figure stands at just under 8″ tall, coming with articulation in the neck. Produced in an unpainted black vinyl and packed in a Ghostbusters display box, theContinue reading “Secret Base’s “Prototype” Stay Puft Marshmallow Man sofubi…”
Radioactive Uppercut’s Strange Creatures of Atlas Island keshi revealed…
Previously teased way back in November of last year, the Strange Creatures from Radioactive Uppercut are finally making their way over to the UK for full-scale keshi production courtesy of our very own Tru:Tek! Whilst details on the project are still pretty thin on the ground at present, it would appear that these intestinal kaiju haveContinue reading “Radioactive Uppercut’s Strange Creatures of Atlas Island keshi revealed…”
TAN’s Pig Pig Man sofubi prototype revealed…
With his Mimi Monster proving to be one of the biggest new releases in sofubi last year, artist TAN has wasted no time in getting to work on a follow-up… proudly presenting the wonderfully grotesque Pig Pig Man! Drawing inspiration across urban legend and neo-kaiju, the beautifully sculpted figure appears to be much larger thanContinue reading “TAN’s Pig Pig Man sofubi prototype revealed…”
Mutant Vinyl Hardcore’s new “parasitic worm” figure announced…
Continuing his seemingly endless onslaught of new figures into 2016, Rich Montanari Jr over at Mutant Vinyl Hardcore has just unveiled what could possibly be his most disturbing sculpt to date… a parasitic worm “pet” for Zug the Troll! As the eagle-eyed amongst you may be aware, the super-gross cycloptic head sculpt you see aboveContinue reading “Mutant Vinyl Hardcore’s new “parasitic worm” figure announced…”
Ultimate Skull & Cobra’s “Skullgasm” sofubi prototype revealed…
Tim Stephson over at Ultimate Skull & Cobra is proud to reveal that his signature Skullgasm figure will be making the leap into soft vinyl soon! Pictured here in finished prototype form – cast in the original Hasbro wax mix, no less – the sculpt has seen a number of refinements over the original resinContinue reading “Ultimate Skull & Cobra’s “Skullgasm” sofubi prototype revealed…”
MVH x RXH’s “Sludge Fighter” prototype revealed…
With the Mutant Vinyl Hardcore namesake originally starting out life as a blog dedicated to RealxHead during the early days of Skull Brain, sole owner and creator Rich Montanari Jr has finally been given the chance to fulfill a lifelong dream with the release of his very own Adult-sized RXH figure! Dubbed “Sludge Fighter”, the newContinue reading “MVH x RXH’s “Sludge Fighter” prototype revealed…”
Restore’s “Collectlister” Neo Japan sofubi prototype unveiled…
Following a week of agonising teasers on Instagram, the guys over at RESTORE are proud to finally unveil their latest sofubi in-full, the mighty “Collectlister”! Said to be the first “enemy” character in the ongoing Neo Japan saga, the exquisitely detailed figure has been designed and sculpted by none other than Abe Junnokai, coming in atContinue reading “Restore’s “Collectlister” Neo Japan sofubi prototype unveiled…”
The “Prototype” Super Shogun Bob Fett from Super7 x Funko…
Having already seen “Standard” and “Empire Strikes Back” editions over the past 6 months, the breathtaking “Boba Fett” Super Shogun from Super7 and Funko returns in an all-new, extremely limited “Prototype” white colorway! The perfect marriage of Star Wars and Shogun Warrior, the humungous 24″ tall figure has been produced in an authentic blow-molded polyethylene withContinue reading “The “Prototype” Super Shogun Bob Fett from Super7 x Funko…”
Electric Monarchy’s “Bukkake” keshi sculpt teased…
With our very own Tru:Tek confirmed as producer for Electric Monarchy‘s debut keshi “Bukkake”, we’ll be keeping you regularly updated on the little guys’ progress- starting with the first WIP image of the sculpt you see above! Taking its name from a sex act we’ll once again refrain from describing here, the gloopy, gross-out mini figureContinue reading “Electric Monarchy’s “Bukkake” keshi sculpt teased…”
Devil Head Productions’ “Apalala” sofubi prototype revealed…
“The ‘Ta fang hsi-yu chi’ by Hsuan-tsang (a Chinese scholar who wrote about India) tells the story of Apalala. Kasyapa Buddha was a man with the power to control the weather. He did so by controlling the evil dragons that possessed the power to bring storms. In return for his good will in controlling theseContinue reading “Devil Head Productions’ “Apalala” sofubi prototype revealed…”
The debut sofubi minis from Wagomu Toys…
Japanese artist Namrock has just unveiled the first 3 minis from his all-new sofubi imprint, Wagomu Toys! Whilst very little info has been given on the trio at present, it would appear that all 3 very different looking characters will be unified in their 1-part, finger puppet-esque designs. Due to debut at Wonderfestival Winter 2016 on Sunday, FebruaryContinue reading “The debut sofubi minis from Wagomu Toys…”
The new “Fancy Fluffy” keshi prototype from Mokos…
Japanese artist Chihiro Takigawa over at Mokos is proud to reveal that his “Fancy Fluffy” keshi series is set to return with an all-new figure soon! Whilst little is known about the release at present, it would appear that the sculpt will be substantially larger than previous releases, featuring a hilarious “pumped-up” sheep design reminiscent ofContinue reading “The new “Fancy Fluffy” keshi prototype from Mokos…”
Longneck’s latest “Maijin” sofubi revealed…
Still proving hugely popular in Japan and just as elusive as ever to obtain in the West, Longneck/Cosmo Knight Alpha‘s Maijin series is set to receive a new entrant soon in the form of the fine looking chap you see above! Whilst the original Yusei Maijin featured a design inspired by Ooze-It knockoff, Cosmos Alien A,Continue reading “Longneck’s latest “Maijin” sofubi revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Calm Cat” sofubi mini from Art Junkie x One-Up…
Shinichiro Kato of Art Junkie fame is proud to reveal that he’ll be joining forces with One-Up for the release of his latest sofubi mini, the adorable Calm Cat! Similar to One-Up’s previous gacha-style releases, the 3-eyed feline appears to stand at around 2.5″ tall, coming with one point of articulation in the neck. Likely toContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Calm Cat” sofubi mini from Art Junkie x One-Up…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Daniel Yu x Unbox Industries’ “Jiangshi Acolyte” vinyl figure teased…
Dan Willet over at Unbox Industries has revealed that he’ll be teaming up with Daniel Yu to bring the highly talented artist’s “Jiangshi Acolyte” (Hopping Vampire) figure to vinyl! Having seen numerous releases in resin over the past year as a 3″ tall mini, it would appear from the above image of the hand thatContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Daniel Yu x Unbox Industries’ “Jiangshi Acolyte” vinyl figure teased…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Paul Kaiju’s “Dual Bat” sofubi test shot revealed…
Teased in prototype form throughout the past few months, the monumental “Dualbat” sofubi from Paul Kaiju has finally been revealed in vinyl! A two-headed rendition of the artist’s signature Mockbat design, the humungous beast stands at around 15″ tall from tip to toe – Paul’s biggest figure to date at nearly double the height of theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Paul Kaiju’s “Dual Bat” sofubi test shot revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// New sculpts from KtoKto revealed…
Having quickly built a name for himself with his hugely popular “Kaibutsu Series” finger puppets, artist KtoKto has taken a brief break from horror toys for his latest release, proudly presenting the stunning, as-yet-untitled sculpts you see above! Whilst solid information on the project is still forthcoming, it would appear that the fantasy-based figures have takenContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// New sculpts from KtoKto revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Mirock Toy’s “Jizo Cloud” sofubi prototype revealed…
Mirock Toy have just unveiled yet another finished prototype for their ever-growing Dr Mirock line! Created primarily as a base for the new “Jizo” sculpt, the decidedly abstract looking piece takes on the form of a cloud for the little buddhist monk to ride on. Pictured here ahead of wax prototyping and eventual soft vinylContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Mirock Toy’s “Jizo Cloud” sofubi prototype revealed…”
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