Louie Chavez aka Slime Time is proud to reveal that his Troma-tinged “Nuke Beach” series is set to return this weekend with a bunch of new figures in-tow! Bringing back the original “Fukushiman” and “Chum Bucket” in unpainted “Hyper” colorways, the super-chunky 5″ tall resin figures will be joined by Louie’s all-new sub series, theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// New “Nuke Beach” resin figures from Slime Time…”
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MAN-E-NEWS// Anraku Ansaku x Medicom Toy’s “Pokopon the Raccoon” and “PanFutoshi Ron” sofubi revealed…
With the past 2 months seeing Medicom Toy re-release Anraku Ansaku’s legendary “Zoromederu” and “Gogamejira”, the Japanese toy giant is planning to go one step further with their next collaboration, unleashing all-new figure “Pokopon the Raccoon” (たぬきのぽこぽん) and variant “Panda/PanFutoshi Ron” (パンダのぱん太ロン). Beautifully sculpted in classic vintage sofubi proportions, the adorable duo share the sameContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Anraku Ansaku x Medicom Toy’s “Pokopon the Raccoon” and “PanFutoshi Ron” sofubi revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Skullmark’s “Commander Rookie” and “Commander Klop” sofubi at Toy Underground…
Continuing their onslaught of monthly releases, Hong Kong-based sofubi producers SKULLMARK have just unveiled latest figures in their debut line “Galaxy Commanders”, Commander Rookie and Commander Klop! Directly inspired by obscure 1977 action figure line “Starroid Raiders” from Tomland, the 9” tall Rookie (or is that Wookie?!) and Klop come with the same standard body design as the previously releasedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Skullmark’s “Commander Rookie” and “Commander Klop” sofubi at Toy Underground…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Power Claw” custom mini figure from Iconoclast Toys…
Manny X Romero has revealed that he’ll be unleashing a whole swathe of new mini figures into the Iconoclast Toys store later today, including s personal favourite of ours, the retro-tastic Power Claw! The perfect marriage of vintage gaming and toys, the little guy has been bootlegged from M.U.S.C.L.E/Kinnikuman’s infamous “Claw” keshi, coming complete withContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Power Claw” custom mini figure from Iconoclast Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Blue Armor” Legion of Doom sofubi from Medicom Toy…
Whilst we already featured the newly released “The Dragon” Tatsumi Fujinami and Genichiro Tenryu sofubi earlier in the month (check them here), Medicom Toy have just unleashed yet more figures in their ongoing Soft Vinyl Fighting Series, bringing back the Legion of Doom in a special edition “Blue Armor” colorway! Near identical to the original release seenContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Blue Armor” Legion of Doom sofubi from Medicom Toy…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Bad Attic’s “Two Face Todd” Trouballz sofubi available now…
Extensively featured right here on Man-E-Toys since it’s announcement back in June, we can now reveal that the “Two Face Todd” sofubi from Bad Attic Toys is finally up for grabs! The first to feature in the ongoing Madball-inspired “Trouballz” line, the gruesome figure comes in at an authentically scaled 3″ wide, featuring a two faced, gross-out designContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Bad Attic’s “Two Face Todd” Trouballz sofubi available now…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Dune’s “Standard Version” Rat Fink sofubi at BlackBook Toy…
Continuing their onslaught of licensed Ed Roth sofubi, the guys over at BlackBook Toy are proud to reveal that they’ve secured a limited batch of Dune‘s new Rat Fink figure! Featuring the same incredible level of detail seen in previous releases (check them here), the wonderfully realised sofubi stands at an impressive 9″ tall, coming meticulouslyContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Dune’s “Standard Version” Rat Fink sofubi at BlackBook Toy…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “European Tour Edition” Captain Tsubasa vinyl figure from Unbox x Koushoudo…
Unbox Industries are proud to reveal that their collaborative figure with Koushoudo Limited – the officially licensed “Captain Tsubasa” – has just received an all new “European Tour” colorway! Based on the classic football manga from Yoichi Takahashi, the vintage sofubi-style figure has been designed by Koushoudo, coming in at around 8.5″ tall and featuring 5 pointsContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “European Tour Edition” Captain Tsubasa vinyl figure from Unbox x Koushoudo…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The one-off custom resin “Mania Balls” from turboPISTOLA…
Debuting in keshi form late last month, the Mania Balls from turboPISTOLA have returned for their first hand painted resin release! Limited to just 2 unique pieces, the Madball-style figures stand at an authentically scaled 3.5″ tall, coming hand cast in resin and treated to layers of acrylic detailing and detail hugging washes. Currently residing inContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The one-off custom resin “Mania Balls” from turboPISTOLA…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Scumbags and Superstars’ “Melting Man” Slimeball revealed…
Fresh from the success of the “Slimey Siamese” release last month, the guys over at apparel brand Scumbags and Superstars are proud to present the second figure in their ongoing Slimeballs line, the Melting Man! Based on an original character design from longtime S&S collaborator Sexual Youkai, the suitably gross-looking ball has once again beenContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Scumbags and Superstars’ “Melting Man” Slimeball revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “My Pet Gergle” sofubi micro-run from Topheroy x Miscreation Toys…
Hot on the heals of the recently announced “Iron Monster” release from Skinner, Jeremi Rimel of Miscreation Toys has teamed up with yet another artist for a limited micro-run, proudly presenting the “My Pet Gergle” sofubi from Topheroy! Based on the artist’s original resin custom created way back in 2013 (check it here), Miscreation’s “Gergle” AutopsyContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “My Pet Gergle” sofubi micro-run from Topheroy x Miscreation Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Skinner x Miscreation Toys “Iron Monster” micro-run revealed…
“Be careful what you create, because it can UNCREATE YOU!! is that a cool tag line from an old school horror movie or is it some kind of random threat from one of your angry parents? I’ll let you decide…” Legendary artist Skinner has just revealed that he’s the latest to take on Miscreation Toys‘Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Skinner x Miscreation Toys “Iron Monster” micro-run revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Heavyweight” Tatsumi Fujinami and “Revolution” Genichiro Tenryu sofubi from Medicom Toy…
Having delved into the extensive world of WWE over the past year through their highly popular Soft Vinyl Fighting Series, Medicom Toy are proud to reveal that the line will be returning to it’s roots this month with 2 of Japan’s most iconic wrestlers, “The Dragon” Tatsumi Fujinami and Genichiro Tenryu! Beautifully realised by sculptor Noiguramu inContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Heavyweight” Tatsumi Fujinami and “Revolution” Genichiro Tenryu sofubi from Medicom Toy…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Radioactive Uppercut’s “Freaks, Finks and Spazzes” keshi teased…
Taking a brief sidestep from his escapades in sofubi, John Santagada over Radioactive Uppercut has just teased his latest incoming toy project, the “Freaks, Finks and Spazzes” keshi! Drawing inspiration from the likes of Ed Roth’s Rat Fink, gross-out toys such as the Madballs and Ma-Ba Zombies, the initial line-up is set to feature aContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Radioactive Uppercut’s “Freaks, Finks and Spazzes” keshi teased…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Dr Death x Goodleg Toys’ “Sergei the Sturgeon” Mutant Bastard action figure coming soon…
Originally revealed here as a finished clay-prototype way back in May of last year, the “Sergei the Sturgeon” Mutant Bastard action figure from Dr Death is finally seeing the light of day courtesy of Goodleg Toys! A follow-up to 2013’s incredible “Mutant Steve”, the latest Mutant Bastard borrows heavily from the early 90′s Playmates aesthetic to dazzling affect,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Dr Death x Goodleg Toys’ “Sergei the Sturgeon” Mutant Bastard action figure coming soon…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Bad Attic Toys’ “Two Face Todd” Trouballz sofubi coming soon…
Fresh back from a recent toy hunting trip over in the UK, Japanese artist Masa-san of Bad Attic Toys is proud to reveal that his long-awaited “Two Face Todd” Trouballz sofubi will be making it’s debut soon! The first to feature in the ongoing Madball-inspired “Trouballz” line, the gruesome ball comes in at an authentically scaledContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Bad Attic Toys’ “Two Face Todd” Trouballz sofubi coming soon…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Skullmark’s “Commander Gatta” sofubi at Toy Underground…
Regular as clockwork, Hong Kong-based sofubi producers SKULLMARK have released the seventh figure in their debut line “Galaxy Commanders” just in time for August, proudly presenting Commander Gatta! Directly inspired by obscure 1977 action figure line “Starroid Raiders” from Tomland, the 9” tall Gatta features the all-new, super-chunky body design this time around, coming cast in an authentic white vinyl withContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Skullmark’s “Commander Gatta” sofubi at Toy Underground…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Gory Hole’s “SS Werewolf” Warui Zonbi sofubi prototype revealed…
Our editor-in-chief Tru:Tek will be resurrecting the Gory Hole brand in time for a relaunch at DCon in November, bringing along the long-awaited first issue of the ‘zine, new apparel, a follow-up to last year’s bootleg monster rings, plus the debut of the brand’s first ever toy line… Warui Zonbi! Heavily inspired by cult horrorContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Gory Hole’s “SS Werewolf” Warui Zonbi sofubi prototype revealed…”
MAN-E-UPDATE// The “Mad Wrestlers” keshi from Monster Island x Disart ToyLabs…
Originally announced right here last month, we can now reveal the Mad Wrestlers from Monster Island x Disart ToyLabs in their final packaging! 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. Featuring a total ofContinue reading “MAN-E-UPDATE// The “Mad Wrestlers” keshi from Monster Island x Disart ToyLabs…”
MAN-E-NEWS// New Dune “Ratfink” sofubi at BlackBook Toy…
Quickly becoming the go-to place for all things Ed Roth, BlackBook Toy have secured yet another round of Dune‘s awesome Rat Fink sofubi! Up for grabs in 3 different colorways this time around – black sprays on red vinyl, purple and green sprays on mint vinyl and, our favourite, blue and yellow sprays on clearContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// New Dune “Ratfink” sofubi at BlackBook Toy…”
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