Ahead of both Pigumon and the Red king making their “Rampage Ultra Kaiju” debut over the next few weeks, the second figure in the official, Tsuburaya-licensed series – Aboras – is set to receive his second outing this month as a Medicom Toy exclusive! Designed/sculpted by Rampage Toy‘s Jon Malmstedt and produced by Marmit, theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Medicom Toy exclusive “Aboras” Ultra Kaiju from Rampage Toys…”
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MAN-E-NEWS// The Legion of Doom sofubi from Medicom Toy…
Nearing the end of yet another month in the world of toys can mean only one thing- a whole host of new Medicom Toy exclusives! Once again offering up way more than we could ever feature in one day, we’ll instead be giving you guys the lowdown on the best releases throughout the rest of theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Legion of Doom sofubi from Medicom Toy…”
MAN-E-NEWS// New “Grizzle” resin action figures from Joe Whiteford…
Toy artist Joe Whiteford is proud to reveal that his hugely popular “Grizzle” resin action figure is set to return this week for an all-new micro run! A crazy infusion of Weirdballs, He-Man and cult horror, the gruesome beast has been kit-bashed and intensively re-sculpted from a number of vintage action figures, coming cast in resinContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// New “Grizzle” resin action figures from Joe Whiteford…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Angel Abby exclusive “Soprano” sofubi from Cojica Toys…
Having already had the honor of releasing exclusive runs of both Monoclon and Tyranbo, Angel Abby are proud to reveal that they’ve taken on yet another figure from Cojica Toys’ line of dino sofubi, the winged Soprano! Produced in a white soft vinyl this time around, the mid-sized figure has been treated to a rainbow ofContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Angel Abby exclusive “Soprano” sofubi from Cojica Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Berserker” Vulkira vinyl figure from Full Blown Ink…
Eric Smith over at Full Blown Ink is proud to reveal that his debut production toy “Vulkira” is set to drop in an all-new “Berserker” colorway this weekend! Born out of a love of giant Japanese robots, the stunning, fully articulated figure borrows elements from the likes of the Shogun Warriors and Jumbo Machinders, albeit compacted down to aContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Berserker” Vulkira vinyl figure from Full Blown Ink…”
MAN-E-NEWS// James Groman x Toy Art Gallery’s “BC Blaster” series revealed…
Toy Art Gallery are proud to reveal that they’ve teamed up with toy legend James Groman for the release of an all-new line of figures, the BC Blasters! Created in a similar vein to Groman’s classic Barnyard Commandos series, the initial cast of 3 characters – Pteranajet, Tankylasaurus and an as-yet-untitled Stegosaurus – replace BC’sContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// James Groman x Toy Art Gallery’s “BC Blaster” series revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Imperial Pro Wrestling” sofubi from Utsugiyo…
Previewed here just last week, the “Imperial Pro Wrestling” set from elusive sofubi maker Utsugiyo is now up for grabs! Created in the style of sister company Ilu Ilu’s highly sought after “Dynamic Fight”, the “versus pack” features 2 different protagonists – Larry Blackhole and Bear the Ted – both sculpted in the classic sofubi wrestler aesthetic and comingContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Imperial Pro Wrestling” sofubi from Utsugiyo…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Mad Wrestlers” custom mini figures from Monster Island…
Paul Bass over at Monster Island is proud to reveal his latest custom bootleg release, the awesome Mad Wrestlers! 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. Whilst the pictured GID resin set wasContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Mad Wrestlers” custom mini figures from Monster Island…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The BETONES exclusive “Cosmos Alien Series” from Medicom Toy…
Originally debuting way back in September of last year, Medicom Toy‘s Cosmos Alien Series is set to return as part of an unlikely – yet mind bendingly awesome – collaboration with Japanese underwear brand, BETONE! Featuring Cosmos’ original 1970’s Octopus (Ooze-It) and Fish gacha minis, the pair are joined by 4 new sculpts from Mirock Toy’s Kaneko Yowohei;Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The BETONES exclusive “Cosmos Alien Series” from Medicom Toy…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Rampage Toys’ “Red King” and “Pigumon” Ultra Kaiju sofubi teased…
With the success of both Jamira and Aboras tucked firmly under his belt, Jon Malmstedt over at Rampage Toys has been given the green light on 2 more figures for his ongoing Ultra Kaiju series, taking on the mighty Red King and Pigumon! Taken from classic tokusatsu show Ultaman, the official, Tsuburaya-licensed figures have beenContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Rampage Toys’ “Red King” and “Pigumon” Ultra Kaiju sofubi teased…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Blurble’s “OozeOozeOoze” Instagram auction…
Teased here just last week, the first of Blurble‘s latest Ooze-It themed toy – the “OozeOozeOoze” foam ball – is now up for grabs! Inspired by cult gross-out line “Madballs”, Shigeru Arai’s highly sought after “NagNagNag” ball, and more recently, The Disarticulators’ “Oozeball”, the awesomely oozey piece has been sculpted in-scale at around 3.5″ across, coming castContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Blurble’s “OozeOozeOoze” Instagram auction…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Nama Niku x Eric Nilla’s “Chibi Pachi-Bot: The Deadly Rays of Death” keshi revealed…
Nama Niku has joined forces with Eric Nilla once more for his latest round of bootleg keshi, proudly presenting the awesome Chibi Pachi-Bots: The Deadly Rays of Death! Meticulously kit-bashed by Nama from a variety of different vintage keshi mini figures, the quartet – Alpha Minus, Omega Trois, Koroshiya Zelph and Kolob Infinito – all standContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Nama Niku x Eric Nilla’s “Chibi Pachi-Bot: The Deadly Rays of Death” keshi revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Medicom Toy’s “Hulk” and “Rocket Racoon” for the Marvel Retro Sofubi Collection…
Having delved into the world of DC Comics last month with the release of both Batman and Deadlock last month, Medicom Toy have returned to rival line – The Marvel Retro Sofubi Collection – for their latest round of comic-book inspired releases, taking on the mighty Hulk and Guardians of the Galaxy’s Rocket Racoon! Once again sculptedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Medicom Toy’s “Hulk” and “Rocket Racoon” for the Marvel Retro Sofubi Collection…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Robo Top” resin spinning top from Inami Toyland…
Having interned with Peter Kato back in 2013 and released his debut figure, the “Big Top” late last year, Kevin Nam over at Inami Toyland is proud to reveal his latest resin creation… the Robo Top! Coming in at a more streamlined and refined 2″ tall by 2″ wide, the fully working, hand sculpted spinning top features an ingeniousContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Robo Top” resin spinning top from Inami Toyland…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Imperial Pro Wrestling” sofubi from Utsugiyo…
Elusive sofubi maker Utsugiyo have just unveiled their latest release, the “Imperial Pro Wrestling” set! Created in the style of sister company Ilu Ilu’s highly sought after “Dynamic Fight”, the “versus pack” features 2 different protagonists – Larry Blackhole and Bear the Ted – both sculpted in the classic sofubi wrestler aesthetic and coming completeContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Imperial Pro Wrestling” sofubi from Utsugiyo…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “NWO Version” Hulk Hogan sofubi from Medicom Toy…
Nearing the end of yet another month in the world of toys can mean only one thing- a whole host of new Medicom Toy exclusives! Once again offering up way more than we could ever feature in one day, we’ll instead be giving you guys the lowdown on the best releases throughout the rest ofContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “NWO Version” Hulk Hogan sofubi from Medicom Toy…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Uncut’s “Mush Man” Splatter Retsuden keshi revealed in full…
Originally teased here way back in February, the second figure in Uncut‘s ongoing “Splatter Retsuden” series – aptly titled “Mush Man” – had just been revealed as a finished clay prototype! Inspired by cult horror flick Return of the Living Dead 2’s “Tarman” character, the oversized Bikkuriman-style keshi appears to be around the same sizeContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Uncut’s “Mush Man” Splatter Retsuden keshi revealed in full…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Blurble’s “OozeOozeOoze” foam toy revealed…
Blurble has been hard at work on his latest Ooze-It themed release, proudly presenting the awesome “OozeOozeOoze” foam ball! Inspired by cult gross-out line “Madballs”, Shigeru Arai’s highly sought after “NagNagNag” ball, and more recently, The Disarticulators’ “Oozeball”, the beautifully realised piece has been sculpted in-scale at around 3″ across, coming cast in a squishyContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Blurble’s “OozeOozeOoze” foam toy revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Eagle Eye Prime’s “Stardust: The Super Wizard” sofubi out now…
Originally teased here just last week, the debut figure from Eagle Eye Prime – Stardust: The Super Wizard – is now up for grabs! Based on legendary cartoonist Fletcher Hanks’ 1939 superhero of the same name, the stunning, vintage-styled figure has been meticulously sculpted in the artist’s bizarre, compelling style, coming it at around 8″ of articulated JapaneseContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Eagle Eye Prime’s “Stardust: The Super Wizard” sofubi out now…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Day of the Slug” Wave 2 mini figures from Bigmantoys…
“Intelligent slugs are not new to Earth. They’re just small enough for us to not know about them. From the telekinetic deep sea nudibranch elders, to the hard-mantled terrestrial gastropod mollusc, their secrets are finally revealed – forcing them out into the open to live alongside, or battle mankind!!” Our good friend Lee Burbridge overContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Day of the Slug” Wave 2 mini figures from Bigmantoys…”
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