Having had continued success with his ingenious Neclos-MOTU mashup, the “M.O.T.U.L.O.S” playset, Nerdone are proud to reveal that an all-new mini “Jr” version will be making an appearance early next year! Featuring the same infusion of Neclos Fortress’ “Neclos” and MOTU’s Castle Greyskull, the figure has been reduced to finger puppet-scale, set to come withContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Nerdone’s “M.O.T.U.L.O.S Jr” sofubi prototype revealed…”
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MAN-E-NEWS// Video V0mit’s “Zangotchi” keshi mini figure revealed…
Whilst we rather impatiently wait for the release of VideoV0mit‘s debut sofubi “Zangotchi” – it was first teased here way back last December – the kaiju customiser-come-toy designer has just revealed that he’ll be releasing an scaled down keshi version of beast first! Sculpted in a Bikkuriman-inspired style by none other than KtoKto, the littleContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Video V0mit’s “Zangotchi” keshi mini figure revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Candie Bolton x TAG’s “Bake-Kujira the Phantom Whale” sofubi prototype revealed…
“A phantom whale comes into existence whenever a whale dies a death at the hands of a human…” Candie Bolton has very kindly shared some info on her first ever kaiju figure, the jaw-dropping Phantom Whale “Bake-Kujira”! Inspired by Japanese folklore and the king of kaiju, Godzilla (Gojira is a combination of the word “gorilla” andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Candie Bolton x TAG’s “Bake-Kujira the Phantom Whale” sofubi prototype revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “JunKing” wax sofubi protos from Imps and Monsters revealed…
Originally teased way back in April, the “JunKing” totem sofubi from Imps and Monsters has finally made it to the wax prototype stage this week! Loosely based on the new “Imp Lands” card game of the same name (available for preorder through Kickstarter right here), the absoilutely adorable set featuring a number of familiar animals, riders andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “JunKing” wax sofubi protos from Imps and Monsters revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Galaxy People’s “Cephalopod” vehicle revealed…
Japan-based sofubi producer Brian Bunting has just revealed that he will be expanding his Galaxy People line with its very first vehicle soon… presenting the Cephalopod! Created for use with the standard 4.5″ tall GP figures, the stunning squid-like contraption appears to come in 2 parts, featuring a compatible 1″ hole in the top thatContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Galaxy People’s “Cephalopod” vehicle revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Secretoy’s “Tauro” Cinema Monster head revealed…
Yet more from the Secretoy imprint today as owner Splurrt reveals that an all-new “Tauro” head for the Cinema Monster has just made it into wax ahead of full soft vinyl production! Presumably based on Ray Harryhausen’s “Minoton” from cult monster flick “Sinbad and the Eye of the Tiger”, the beautifully sculpted bull is sureContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Secretoy’s “Tauro” Cinema Monster head revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Devils Head Productions’ “Apalala” sofubi prototype teased…
“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 “MAN-E-NEWS// Devils Head Productions’ “Apalala” sofubi prototype teased…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The one-off “Yadokai” resin/sofubi prototype from SLAVExONE x UnaffiliatedSJ…
Whilst we still have some way to go until we see the latest evolution of Gero – Yadokai – in vinyl, artist SLAVExONE is giving fans a chance at picking one up early in resin prototype form! Featuring the standard vinyl Gero body, Yadokai has been fitted with an all-new head designed and sculpted byContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The one-off “Yadokai” resin/sofubi prototype from SLAVExONE x UnaffiliatedSJ…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Awesome Toy’s new “Fake Spectreman” sofubi test pulls revealed…
Originally teased right here at the beginning of July, the second round of Fake Spectreman figures from Awesome Toy have just been revealed in final test-pull form! With the ongoing series based on pachi (bootleg) renditions of P Productions’ classic tokusatsu character Spectreman, these 2 new versions have been inspired by a little known Brazilian comic,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Awesome Toy’s new “Fake Spectreman” sofubi test pulls revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Uky Daydreamer’s “Nekomimi” wax sofubi prototype revealed…
Following months on the drawing board, the latest figure from Uky Daydreamer, “Nekomimi”, has finally been revealed as a finished wax prototype ahead of soft vinyl production soon! Whilst featuring an altogether more life-like aesthetic than previous Uky figures, the feline protagonist does manage to retain some of the subtle “transforming” design qualities from past releases,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Uky Daydreamer’s “Nekomimi” wax sofubi prototype revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Mirock Toy’s new “Dr Mirock Tank” mini revealed…
Keeping up their steady flow of new figures over the past year, Mirock Toy have just unveiled one of the coolest creations we’ve seen yet… the “Dr Mirock Tank” mini! Closely based on the original “Dr Mirock’s Strange Invention” figure, the claw-armed deity has been perfectly down-scaled to what we can only guess to be aroundContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Mirock Toy’s new “Dr Mirock Tank” mini revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Paul Kaiju x Unbox Industries’ “Mini Mockbat” prototype revealed…
Originally teased in digital form a couple of months back, the new 3D printed “Mockbat” from Paul Kaiju and Unbox Industries has just been revealed in glorious prototype form! Digitally scanned from Paul’s iconic 8″ Mockbat design, the piece has been reduced to around the same scale as your standard action figure at 4″ tall, coming complete withContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Paul Kaiju x Unbox Industries’ “Mini Mockbat” prototype revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Ummikko’s “Cobra Man” inspired sofubi prototype revealed…
Having had continued success with his debut sofubi Koninu, Monkey3000 over at Ummikko is proud to unveil a near-finished prototype for his latest vinyl figure! Drawing inspiration from classic tokusatsu characters as well as cult horror flick Dreamscape’s Cobra Man, the figure appears to be around the same scale as Koningu at 5.5″ tall, once againContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Ummikko’s “Cobra Man” inspired sofubi prototype revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Roughneck:7’s latest sofubi prototype revealed in-full…
Continuing their renaissance in classically styled kaiju, the guys over at Roughneck:7 have just unveiled the latest figure to join their ever-growing line-up of city destroying beasts! Referred to as simply “Him” for the time being, the impressive figure dwarfs the previously released Demushiron, Yabkyrie and Jabara at around 14″ tall, coming complete with 9 points of articulationContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Roughneck:7’s latest sofubi prototype revealed in-full…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Freaky Monster Village Series” from Rockin’ Jelly Bean x Blackdots…
Rockin’ Jelly Bean have teamed up with up and coming sofubi producer Blackdots for the release of their latest line of toys, the Freaky Monster Village Series! Featuring a total of 3 mid-szied figures from some of the Japanese indie toy scene’s finest – “Twin Head Skull Bro” from Monster Farm’s Chop, the “Mummy Man” fromContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Freaky Monster Village Series” from Rockin’ Jelly Bean x Blackdots…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Any Old Ion’s “Bullet Agate” and “Emme Power” sofubi prototypes revealed…
Having had continued success with their debut “Ion Men” sofubi, the team behind Any Old Ion (AOI) Toys have started work on a follow-up release, the “Bullet Agate” and “Emme Power” Roller Derby Girls! Born out of a love for the hugely popular high-impact sport – and as a nod to the powerful women whoContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Any Old Ion’s “Bullet Agate” and “Emme Power” sofubi prototypes revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Manny Daggers’ “Spaceman Parasite” resin figure teased…
LA-based Manny Daggers is set to become the latest tattoo artist to move into the world of toys, as he proudly introduces the prototype for his first resin figure, the awesome Spaceman Parasite! Designed and hand sculpted by Manny, the rather unfortunate astronaut stands at around 5″ tall, featuring articulation in both arms plus aContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Manny Daggers’ “Spaceman Parasite” resin figure teased…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Baketan’s Mac II-inspired sofubi revealed in-full…
Originally teased here early last month, the as yet untitled vintage computer-style sofubi from Baketan has just been revealed in its first painted colorway! Heavily inspired by Apple’s iconic Macintosh II computer, the adorable slab of retro tech comes complete with vintage-style buttons, switches, cartridge slots and even – in a nod to previous BaketanContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Baketan’s Mac II-inspired sofubi revealed in-full…”
MAN-E-NEWS// FTWR Toy’s new “Zombie Army” keshi teased…
Having had continued success with their debut “Zombie Army” keshi, the guys behind FTWR Toy are proud to reveal that a revised version is in the works and should be available to purchase soon! Once again sculpted by the artist behind the original Neclos Fortress keshi, the figure appears to be in very much theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// FTWR Toy’s new “Zombie Army” keshi teased…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Paul Kaiju’s Biter Fish “tub toy” sofubi proto revealed…
Paul Kaiju has just unveiled a finished clay prototype for a beast that we reckon’ll prove more than a match for Atlantean-terror King Jinx, the jaw-dropping Biter Fish! Whilst little is known about the figure at present, it would appear that the mini-mid sized figure has been inspired by vintage “tub toys” (toys that can be played inContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Paul Kaiju’s Biter Fish “tub toy” sofubi proto revealed…”
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