MAN-E-NEWS// The “Garamon Daruma” resin figure from Gorgoloid…

Barry Allen Williams aka Gorgoloid has just unveiled the latest figure he’ll have up for grabs in his webstore soon, the stunning Garamon/Pigumon Daruma! An ingenious mix of Ultra Q kaiju and a lucky Dharma doll, the stunning piece – inspired by the traditional Japanese toy paintings of Kyosen Kawasaki – has been hand sculpted by the artist atContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Garamon Daruma” resin figure from Gorgoloid…”

MAN-E-NEWS//The new ShonSide x Goccodo “Astro Unkotsu” sofubi teased…

Taiwan-based toy artist ShonSide has just teased a forthcoming collaborative release with none other than Goccodo! Whilst we have very little information to go on at present, the above sillouhette would suggest that we’ll be treated to a mash-up of Goccodo’s Astro Unkotsu sofubi at Shon’s resin Cat Rider- although only time will tell! Look outContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS//The new ShonSide x Goccodo “Astro Unkotsu” sofubi teased…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Cloudfall” Robo Top resin figures from Inami Toyland…

The “Robo Top” resin spinning top from Inami Toyland‘s Kevin Nam returns by popular demand for a special “Cloudfall” release just in time for the holidays! 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 hands (clenched,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Cloudfall” Robo Top resin figures from Inami Toyland…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The End of Year sale from Daniel Yu…

Rounding off an extremely busy 2015 in style, Singapore-based artist Daniel Yu has just revealed that all of the sculpts he’s created this year will be making an appearance as part of a HUGE end of year sale today! Featuring everything from Lil’ Jefe, the Space Creep, Porkins and our personal favourite, the Jiangshi Acolyte, eachContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The End of Year sale from Daniel Yu…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The first “Arachnid” one-off from Plaseebo…

Originally teased right here a few days back, the first release in Plaseebo‘s new “Arachnid” series will be touching down online later this week! A mash-up of the artist’s ever-popular Gnaw head with a resin cast spider body, the one-off creation – spanning an impressive 10″ wide and 4″ high – has been fitted withContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The first “Arachnid” one-off from Plaseebo…”

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// Turbopistola’s post-DCon ’15 sale…

Daniel Smith aka Turbopistola has just revamped his online store with a whole slew of new items! Featuring a number of leftovers from DCon including the “Gold Edition” Elephantos, Mania Balls, pins, patches, stickers and shirts, these are joined by a swathe of Ion Men customs, including our personal favourites, the decal sporting Microman inspiredContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Turbopistola’s post-DCon ’15 sale…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Plaseebo’s “Arachnid Gnaw” teased…

Bob Conge aka Plaseebo has just sent over the above teaser with the strap line “Arachnid Gnaw Invasion Imminent”! With little else to go on at present aside from the above pic, we can only assume that this will be a limited run of custom figures featuring the soft vinyl Gnaw-X head on top ofContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Plaseebo’s “Arachnid Gnaw” teased…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Alien Robot Monster’s DCon ’15 exclusive “M.U.S.C.L.E C.A.R.S” keshi revealed…

Joining a fresh batch of his hugely popular “Monsterex” keshi, Alien Robot Monster has just unveiled a surprise release he’ll be bringing along to Designer Con ’15 this weekend, the jaw-dropping M.U.S.C.L.E C.A.R.S keshi! Whilst information on the figure remains close guarded at present, it appears the mini figure has been kit-bashed from a classicContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Alien Robot Monster’s DCon ’15 exclusive “M.U.S.C.L.E C.A.R.S” keshi revealed…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The DCon ’15 exclusive “Lobster Roll” resin figure from Twerps x Tim Stephson x D-Lux…

Having had success with his collaborative Sucklord “Space Fiend” figure at NYCC last year, Greg Rivera of Twerps/Mishka fame has called upon the talents of Tim Stephson to immortalise yet another of his characters in 3D… the Lobster Roll! Hand sculpted and cast in resin by Stephson based on the iconic street art character, theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The DCon ’15 exclusive “Lobster Roll” resin figure from Twerps x Tim Stephson x D-Lux…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The DCon ’15 exclusive “Jacques Chestnutts” resin figure from Barely Human x Joseph Harmon…

Barely Human‘s John Black has teamed up with artist Joseph Harmon for the latest figure in his “Fancy Ape” series, proudly presenting the suave Jacques Chessnutts! Said to be a competitive eater by day and an international playboy by night, the 3.5″ tall resin has been designed and produced by Barely Human to resemble the classic MexicanContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The DCon ’15 exclusive “Jacques Chestnutts” resin figure from Barely Human x Joseph Harmon…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Super Creamium” Mr Melty resin figure from Buff Monster…

Whilst we’ve seen numerous sofubi releases of Buff Monster‘s Mr Melty over the past year or so, the graffiti-come-toy artist is proud to announce a very special “Super Creamium” run of the little guy in resin! Cast from the original Melty sculpt rather than the recent soft vinyl variants, this edition has been hand pouredContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Super Creamium” Mr Melty resin figure from Buff Monster…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Halloween” Drexyl sofubi/resin figures from The Galaxy People…

Brian Bunting over at The Galaxy People will be unleashing an all-new version of his popular Drexyl figure at Rampage Studios‘ Halloween group show this week! Featuring the standard soft vinyl Galaxy People body, the latest rendition of the intergalactic feline features a new head with a beautifully realised half-skull face that’s been cast inContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Halloween” Drexyl sofubi/resin figures from The Galaxy People…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Plaseebo’s “Robot Tank” one-off for the Rampage Studios Halloween Group Show…

Following our brief look at the “Mummy” Gnaw-X last week, Bob Conge aka Plaseebo has revealed yet another custom toy he’ll have up for grabs at the Rampage Studios Group Show later this week, proudly presenting the Robot Tank! A one of a kind mash-up of a new Plaseebo hand cast resin robot head on aContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Plaseebo’s “Robot Tank” one-off for the Rampage Studios Halloween Group Show…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Black” Kohai resin kaiju from UnaffiliatedSJ…

Teased right here early last week, the “Kohai” resin kaiju from UnaffiliatedSJ will be making it’s debut in just under an hours time! Said to be inspired by Godzilla’s son “Manilla”, the beautifully sculpted figure is set to play side kick to the artist’s previousluy released Creature-X, featuring an altogether more stout (and short) frame atContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Black” Kohai resin kaiju from UnaffiliatedSJ…”

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 “Kohai” resin kaiju from UnaffiliatedSJ…

After weeks of sculpt teasers on Instagram, UnaffiliatedSJ is proud to reveal that his follow-up to “Creature-X”, the impressive “Kohai”, will finally be up for grabs in resin form as early as next week! Said to be inspired by Godzilla’s son “Manilla”, the beautifully sculpted figure is set to play side kick to Creature-X, featuringContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Kohai” resin kaiju from UnaffiliatedSJ…”

MAN-E-NEWS// myplasticheart’s NYCC ’15 exclusive “Ghost” Robo Tops from Inami Toyland…

Kevin Nam over at Inami Toyland is proud to reveal that his Robo Top resin figures will be making an appearance at NYCC ’15 next week in a myplasticheart exclusive “Ghost” colorway! 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 eachContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// myplasticheart’s NYCC ’15 exclusive “Ghost” Robo Tops from Inami Toyland…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The myplasticheart NYCC ’15 exclusive “Bedtime Bears” from Andrea Kang x Peter Kato…

Andrea Kang and Peter Kato are proud to announce that they’re back for another release at NYCC! This time around they’re collaborating on a mashup of their most popular characters, Peter’s Bedtime Bunnies and Andrea’s signature bears. These “Bedtime Bears” combine the Bedtime Bunnie silhouette with a custom designed bear head created by Andrea. EachContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The myplasticheart NYCC ’15 exclusive “Bedtime Bears” from Andrea Kang x Peter Kato…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Milky Way” Mr Melty figures from Buff Monster…

Graffiti artist-come-toy designer Buff Monster is proud to reveal that his Mr Melty figure will be making a return this week in a special “Milky Way” colorway! As with the previous release back in June, the figure – up for grabs in “Standard”, “Zombie” and “Two-Faced” variants – features a black resin cast body with aContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Milky Way” Mr Melty figures from Buff Monster…”