Secret Base are proud to announce the return of their officially licensed Felix the Cat sofubi with a stunning “X-Ray Full Color Vintage” version! Standing at little over 6″ tall, the 2-part figure has been produced in a clear soft vinyl with a GID internal skeleton, coming with a split-style paint app in a vintage off-whiteContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “X-Ray Full Color Vintage” Felix the Cat sofubi from Secret Base…”
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MAN-E-NEWS// The “GID” Koningu sofubi from Ummikko…
Mikko over at Ummikko is proud to reveal that a long-awaited blank run of GID Koningu sofubi will be up for grabs this weekend! Standing at around 5.5″ tall and featuring 3 points of articulation, the vintage-styled kong has been produced in an unpainted glow-in-the-dark soft vinyl this time around. Touching down in the UmmikkoContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “GID” Koningu sofubi from Ummikko…”
MAN-E-NEWS// DRWG Co’s “Librarian” Secret Chief keshi from DRWG Co…
With 2 successful “Slave” releases now tucked firmly under their belt (check them here if you haven’t already!), the guys behind DRWG Co are proud to reveal the second figure in their ongoing “Secret Chiefs” keshi series, the Librarian! First seen in companion publication “Secret Chiefs Zine: Vol. 1″, the beautifully realised Bikkuriman-style figure has been sculptedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// DRWG Co’s “Librarian” Secret Chief keshi from DRWG Co…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Nero” and “Patrasche” World Masterpiece Theatre sofubi from Mirock Toy x Medicom Toy…
Following the debut of “Sterling North” and “Rascal Raccoon” back in May, Mirock Toy have once again teamed with Medicom Toy for the latest release in the officially licensed “World Masterpiece Theatre”, this time around taking on lead characters “Nero” and “Patrasche” from 1975 series A Dog of Flanders! Designed and sculpted by Mirock Toy based onContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Nero” and “Patrasche” World Masterpiece Theatre sofubi from Mirock Toy x Medicom Toy…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Freddy Krueger” and “Darth Maul” Iron Monster sofubi from Joe Whiteford…
Illustrator-come-toy artist Joe Whiteford has just unveiled his latest custom creations, the incredible “Freddy Krueger” and “Darth Maul” Iron Monsters! Utilising Miscreation Toys‘ highly popular Phantom Creeps send-up, the impressive 14″ soft vinyl figures have both been treated to Whiteford’s signature earthy sprays, washes and hand brushed detailing in colors inspired by the customs’ silver screen namesakes.Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Freddy Krueger” and “Darth Maul” Iron Monster sofubi from Joe Whiteford…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Medicom exclusive “Cyber Future Techno Loader” sofubi from Ilu Ilu…
The guys behind elusive Japanese sofubi house Ilu Ilu have just revealed that their breathtaking “Cyber Future Techno Loader” sofubi will be returning this month in 2 Medicom exclusive colorways! Heavily inspired by the likes of Transformers and Micronauts, the stunning 6″ tall figure – dubbed Commander Victor (red) and (blue) – comes packed with a set ofContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Medicom exclusive “Cyber Future Techno Loader” sofubi from Ilu Ilu…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Psychoactive Pink Slime” Slave Secret Chief keshi from DRWG Co…
Following the sellout debut of the first “Secret Chief” keshi last month, DRWG Co are proud to reveal that the Slave is returning this week for a special Halloween-themed release! First seen in companion publication “Secret Chiefs Zine: Vol. 1″, the club wielding booger is the first in a series of 3 Bikkuriman-inspired sculpts, coming in atContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Psychoactive Pink Slime” Slave Secret Chief keshi from DRWG Co…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Fake Baron keshi from Bigmantoys x Awesome Toy…
Hot on the heals of our Puppet Muscles coverage yesterday, we bring you the second release Bigmantoys will have up for grabs later this week… the Fake Baron keshi! Produced in conjunction with Awesome Toy’s ongoing “Artist Series”, the M.U.S.C.L.E-esque piece has been digitally sculpted by BMT’s Lee Burbridge based on the pachi Red BaronContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Fake Baron keshi from Bigmantoys x Awesome Toy…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Melting Man” Slimeball from Cryptodude x Scumbags and Superstars…
Originally releasing and instantly selling out at NYCC ’15 a couple of weeks back, the “Melting Man” Slimeball from Scumbags and Superstars will thankfully be seeing its first worldwide release later on today! Based on an original character design from longtime S&S collaborator Sexual Youkai, the suitably gross-looking ball has once again been hand sculpted byContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Melting Man” Slimeball from Cryptodude x Scumbags and Superstars…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Angel Abby exclusive “Sunshine” and “Ashuraman” sofubi from Five Star Toys…
Hong Kong-based toy retailer Angel Abby are proud to reveal that they’ve secured exclusive versions of both “Sunshine” and “Ashuraman” sofubi from Five Star Toys! Taken from iconic manga and mini figure line Kinnikuman, these definitive versions of 2 of the series’ most iconic characters stand at around 11″ tall each, coming cast in a Japanese soft vinylContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Angel Abby exclusive “Sunshine” and “Ashuraman” sofubi from Five Star Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Ultra Earth” and “Devil Bado” Astro-Mu 5 reissues from Medicom Toy…
Whilst Super7 have been doing an impeccable job of bringing back Nakajima’s Astro-Mu 5 minis this year, the onus has fallen upon Medicom Toy to reproduce the classic 70’s sofubi line’s full size figures, with the first 2 – good guy “Ultra Earth” and iconic baddie “Devil Bado” – seeing a release later this month! Near-identicalContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Ultra Earth” and “Devil Bado” Astro-Mu 5 reissues from Medicom Toy…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Cop A Squat’s “Fumetsu” sofubi revealed…
Following months of painstaking development, Adam Saul over at Cop A Squat Toys has just unveiled his latest sofubi in-full… presenting the awesome Fumetsu! Heavily inspired by vintage toys such as Astro-Mu 5 – a series we’ll be taking a closer look at later on today – the line is set to feature a totalContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Cop A Squat’s “Fumetsu” sofubi revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The NYCC ’15 exclusive “Slimy Siamese” and “Melting Man” Slime Balls from Cryptodude x Scumbags and Superstars…
The guys over at Scumbags and Superstars are proud to reveal that they’ve teamed up with artist Chris Grondin aka Crptodude for a special “Slime Balls” release just in time for New York Comic Con ’15 next month! As well as a whole slew of the first ball – the “Slimy Siamese” – in aContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The NYCC ’15 exclusive “Slimy Siamese” and “Melting Man” Slime Balls from Cryptodude x Scumbags and Superstars…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Artist Collection” Fake Baron keshi from Bigmantoys x Awesome Toy…
As promised earlier, we bring you yet more news from Awesome Toy today, as the Hong Kong-based toy producer introduces one of a series of figures from their recently announced “Artist Collection”… the “FAKE BARON” keshi from Bigmantoys! Drawing inspiration from the classic era of mini figures, the M.U.S.L.E-esque piece has been digitally sculpted byContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Artist Collection” Fake Baron keshi from Bigmantoys x Awesome Toy…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The SLAVExONE x Awesome Toy “Loch Ness Monster” painted run announced…
Following the success of their FAKE BARON Battle Set a couple of months back, Awesome Toy have once again teamed up with SLAVExONE for a special painted run of Loch Ness Monster sofubi! Inspired by easily the most obscure and hard to obtain figure from the iconic Stretch Armstrong line – the Stretch Serpent – theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The SLAVExONE x Awesome Toy “Loch Ness Monster” painted run announced…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Gory Hole’s “Zombie Baby” Warui Zonbi sofubi prototype revealed…
Briefly mentioned early last month, our editor-in-chief Tru:Tek will be resurrecting Gory Hole in time for a relaunch at DCon in November, bringing along a whole host of goodies including the debut of the brand’s first ever toy line… Warui Zonbi! Heavily inspired by cult horror toys the Ma-Ba Zombies – albeit with a modern twist – theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Gory Hole’s “Zombie Baby” Warui Zonbi sofubi prototype revealed…”
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// Chris Grondin’s “Belial Ball” revealed…
Whilst we rather impatiently wait for the release of Chris Grondin‘s latest collaboration with Scumbags & Superstars – the “Melting Man” Slimeball – the king of gross-out foam balls is proud to reveal another figure that’ll more than fill the gap for the time being… the incredible Belial Ball! Inspired by cult horror flick BasketContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Chris Grondin’s “Belial Ball” revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Pretty in Pink” Iron Monster sofubi from Miscreation Toys…
Jeremi Rimel over at Miscreation Toys has just unexpectedly released an all-new unpainted colorway of the Iron Monster sofubi in his store! Inspired by Dr Zorka’s robot in the 1939 scifi/ horror B-movie serial “The Phantom Creeps”, the towering 15″ figure was designed by Rimel, digitally sculpted by iamscumbag and produced in Japan courtesy of Grody Shogun. Dubbed the “Pretty in Pink”Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Pretty in Pink” Iron Monster sofubi from Miscreation Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS (UPDATED)// Skullmark’s “SkullWorld Warriors” sofubi revealed…
Wasting no time since the final release in their debut series “Galaxy Commanders” last week, the team behind Skullmark are proud to reveal that their next upcoming sofubi project – the “SkullWorld Warriors” – is already entering the final prototyping stages! As with the Galaxy Commanders, the series has its foot planted firmly in theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS (UPDATED)// Skullmark’s “SkullWorld Warriors” sofubi revealed…”
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