It’s been a while since we last heard anything from the highly talented Jack’s Attic, so it came with great pleasure this weekend to find that they’re finally gearing up for their latest release, the awesome “8Bit13” bootleg resin figure! A variant of Jack’s previously release “Kill People” peg figure, the awesome mini Jason hasContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Kill People “8Bit13” bootleg resin figure from Jack’s Attic…”
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MAN-E-NEWS// The “Drexyl”, “Skreel” and “Traag” Galaxy People sofubi revealed in-full…
Following our test-shot reveal last month (check it here), we can now finally reveal full-release details for the latest batch of Galaxy People sofubi from Japan-based artist Brian Bunting! Featuring a total of 3 new “villain” characters – Drexyl, a teleporting cat assassin, Skreel, the galaxy bat, and Tragg, a ruthless dinosaur-headed mercenary – the trio standContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Drexyl”, “Skreel” and “Traag” Galaxy People sofubi revealed in-full…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Kaijumonster’s Toycon UK exclusive Diatryma “Kyorochan” and “Spectreman” prototypes from Awesome Toy…
Following the success of their DCC exclusive “Vamp Baron” micro-run (check it here), the guys behind Awesome Toy have once again teamed up with Kaijumonster for another round of EU con exclusives, this time taking on the UK’s ToyCon! First up, we have a one-off Hukkokudo x Grumble Toy “Kyorochan” Diatryma custom. Produced in a bright yellowContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Kaijumonster’s Toycon UK exclusive Diatryma “Kyorochan” and “Spectreman” prototypes from Awesome Toy…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Cyber Future Techno Loader” sofubi from Ilu Ilu…
The guys behind elusive Japanese sofubi house Ilu Ilu have just revealed their latest offering ahead of Superfestival 68 this weekend, the breathtaking “Cyber Future Techno Loader” series! Heavily inspired by the likes of Transformers and Micronauts, the initial line-up consists of 2 vintage-style bots – Commander Victor (red) and Commander Victor (green) – bothContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Cyber Future Techno Loader” sofubi from Ilu Ilu…”
MAN-E-NEWS// “The What?” resin figure from Renewed Kreations x MOCJoes…
Joe over at Renewed Kreations is proud to reveal details of his latest custom resin action figure, “The What?”! A crazy mash-up of various vintage toys – including, of course, a rendition of Disney’s Donald Duck – the 3.75″ scale piece has been hand cast in resin and treated to a 90’s-centric paint app inspiredContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// “The What?” resin figure from Renewed Kreations x MOCJoes…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Eagle Eye Prime’s “Stardust: The Super Wizard” sofubi revealed…
Shane Wood over at new toy outfit Eagle Eye Prime is proud to reveal his debut sofubi, Stardust: The Super Wizard! 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 Japanese soft vinyl. ComingContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Eagle Eye Prime’s “Stardust: The Super Wizard” sofubi revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The officially licensed “Rocket Boy” sofubi from Palette Toy…
Longtime partners Itokin Park and Mirock Toy have joined forces once more for the launch of their first joint toy brand, Palette Toy! Kicking things off with a bang, the guys will be debuting with the latest release of their collaborative figure “Rocket Boy” (ロケットボーイ詳細). Based on the works of famed Manga artist Shigeru Sugiura, the officiallyContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The officially licensed “Rocket Boy” sofubi from Palette Toy…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The ToyCon UK exclusive “Black Glitter” Ace Robo sofubi from Comet Debris…
Joining the previously posted “Marbled Green” Kappa Kid and “Glow” Kappa Shonen, Koji Harmon over at Comet Debris has revealed yet another exclusive figure he’ll have up for grabs at ToyCon UK later this month, the “Black Glitter” Ace Robo! Produced in a clear soft vinyl with black vinyl flecks – an experimental process thatContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The ToyCon UK exclusive “Black Glitter” Ace Robo sofubi from Comet Debris…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Goon Squad” from Monster Island x Grizlli Atom x Pop Soda announced…
GNOSIS’ Grizlli Atom has just revealed that he’ll be teaming up with Monster Island and Pop Soda for the release of an all-new line of Madball-inspired figures… the Goon Squad! Whilst little is known about the project as of yet, we can only assume that the series is a natural progression from the previously releasedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Goon Squad” from Monster Island x Grizlli Atom x Pop Soda announced…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Disarticulators’ ToyCon UK exclusive “Predatooze” Oozeball sofubi teased…
With the UK’s premier art toy event ToyCon touching down in just a couple of weeks time, our editor-in-chief Tru:Tek has decided to start teasing the handful of exclusives he’ll have up for grabs at the event… starting with the jaw-dropping “Predatooze” Oozeball from The Disarticulators! Produced in a squishy clear matt soft vinyl thisContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Disarticulators’ ToyCon UK exclusive “Predatooze” Oozeball sofubi teased…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Skullmark’s Commander Mach sofubi at Toy Underground…
Regular as clockwork, Hong Kong-based sofubi producers SKULLMARK have just released the fourth figure in their debut line “Galaxy Commanders” this month, presenting Commander Mach! Directly inspired by obscure 1977 action figure line “Starroid Raiders” from Tomland, the 9” tall Mach comes with an all-new body design this time around, coming cast in an authenticContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Skullmark’s Commander Mach sofubi at Toy Underground…”
MAN-E-NEWS// DeathCat Toys’ GID “Elder Demons” revealed…
Despite the “Pink” and “Grey” keshi Elder Demons dropping in the very near future, creator Johan Ulrich over at DeathCat Toys has already lined up yet another batch in GID! Designed by Johan and sculpted by KtoKto, the 2.5″ tall Bikkuriman/Ma-Ba-style split torso minis – Oni Mira and the Red Pharoah – have once againContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// DeathCat Toys’ GID “Elder Demons” revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Secret Base’s latest “Ooze-It” sofubi revealed…
It’s been a few months since Secret Base‘s Ooze-It reboot last saw a release, so it came with great pleasure over the weekend to find that an all-new colorway is due for release soon! Produced in what appears to be a glitter-infused clear blue soft vinyl with simple gold sprays, the 10″ figure – cast fromContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Secret Base’s latest “Ooze-It” sofubi revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Galaxy People “Bat”, “Cat” and “Dinosaur” sofubi test shots revealed…
Japan-based artist Brian Bunting has just revealed test-shots of 3 upcoming figures from his on-going Galaxy People line! Featuring as-yet-unnamed “Bat”, “Cat” and “Dinosaur” heads as well as an all-new body sculpt, the soft vinyl trio stand at around 4.5″ tall each, coming complete with the standard “arms up” pose as well as articulation in the headContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Galaxy People “Bat”, “Cat” and “Dinosaur” sofubi test shots revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Frankenruge” Oozeball micro-run from Rampage Toys x The Disarticulators…
As if the secret batch of “Stealth” Oozeballs revealed earlier in the week weren’t enough, Jon Malmstedt over at Rampage Toys has been hard at work on yet another hand painted run of the Disarticulators‘ debut sofubi – the Oozeball – proudly presenting the “Frankenruge” edition! Produced in the standard OG super-squishy “Ooze-It” green vinyl,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Frankenruge” Oozeball micro-run from Rampage Toys x The Disarticulators…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Kaijumonster exclusive “Vamp Baron” FAKE BARON micro-run from Awesome Toy…
Joining the slew of previously featured figures from Skull Head Butt and Roughneck:7 amongst others, kaiju blog/show curators Kaijumonster have just unveiled yet another exclusive they’ll have up for grabs at the Dutch Comic Con this weekend, the “Vamp Baron” FAKE BARON micro-run from Awesome Toy! Standing at around 9″ tall and coming with 4Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Kaijumonster exclusive “Vamp Baron” FAKE BARON micro-run from Awesome Toy…”
MAN-E-NEWS// DeathCat Toys’ Elder Demons: Series 2 sculpts revealed in-full…
With the finished wax protos for DeathCat Toys‘ first series of Elder Demons revealed here just last week, creator Johan Ulrich has wasted no time at all in getting to work on Series 2, as he proudly presents both finished sculpts in-full! Featuring the previously revealed hell hound “Cerebus” alongside an all-new, as yet unnamedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// DeathCat Toys’ Elder Demons: Series 2 sculpts revealed in-full…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The one-off “Toxie” Shikabane Kaiju from DeathCat Toys x Blood Guts Toys…
Wasting no time since the initial teaser posted just yesterday, Johan Ulrich over at DeathCat Toys has just revealed the first one-off custom Shikabane Kaiju that he’ll have up for grabs soon as part of his collaboration with Blood Guts Toys! Heavily inspired by Playmates’ Toxie action figure from the Toxic Crusaders line, this “ToxicContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The one-off “Toxie” Shikabane Kaiju from DeathCat Toys x Blood Guts Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “King Kaiju” and “Uchu Kaijin” resin figures from Ultimate Skull and Cobra…
After months of painstaking planning and development, resin artist Tim Stephson over at Ultimate Skull & Cobra is proud to reveal that not one, but two monumental new figures will be touching down in his store later this week! First up, we have Stephson’s loving tribute to Godzilla, the King Kaiju. Inspired by the classicContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “King Kaiju” and “Uchu Kaijin” resin figures from Ultimate Skull and Cobra…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Run the Jewels x TMNT” Krang bootleg action figure from Trap Toys…
Originally teased way back in November of last year, the much anticipated “Run the Jewels x TMNT” resin figure from new bootleg rap imprint Trap Toys will finally be up for grabs later on today (3/23)! A loving homage to El-P and Killer Mike’s new hip hop outfit RTJ, the hulking, 5″ tall figure has been kit-bashed and re-sculptedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Run the Jewels x TMNT” Krang bootleg action figure from Trap Toys…”
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