Having seen instant sell-out success with their first run in keshi, and with another already on the way, DeathCat Toys’ Elder Demons are finally set to make their debut in soft vinyl soon! Designed by DeathCat’s Johan Ulrich and sculpted by KtoKto, the pair – Oni Mira and the Red Pharaoh – have been heavily inspired by BikkurimanContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// DeathCat Toys’ “Elder Demons” finished wax protos revealed…”
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MAN-E-NEWS// The “Golden Bomber” Dr Mirock sets from Mirock Toy…
Mirock Toy have just unveiled their latest release currently available for overseas order, the “Golden Bomber” sets! First up, we have the Dr Mirock collection… Once again coming with a total of 6 different figures – featuring mixed-part configurations from the original Dr Mirock series, the Dr Mirock Totem and Mecha Chibira-kun set – each have been paintedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Golden Bomber” Dr Mirock sets from Mirock Toy…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “KinTiki” H.U.S.T.L.E mini figure from UME Toys…
Teased here a few weeks back, we can now reveal that UME Toys’ long lost “KinTiki” H.U.S.T.L.E mini figure will finally be receiving it’s first release next week! Originally created alongside fellow H.U.S.T.L.E design Martin Hairybottom for ToyCon ’13, the custom bootleg M.U.S.C.L.E – kit-bashed and re-sculpted by UME’s Richard Page based on his classic TikiContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “KinTiki” H.U.S.T.L.E mini figure from UME Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Uncut’s Splatter Retsuden “Phase 2” revealed…
Having made it’s debut at the Zoomoth Wonderfestival booth earlier in the year, Uncut‘s debut keshi “Splatter Retsuden” (Boropushi) is set to return for an all-new wave of colorways soon! Inspired by cult horror flick The Burning’s lead protagonist “Cropsey”, the oversized mini figure has been hand sculpted by the artist based on his original Bikkuriman-style sticker design,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Uncut’s Splatter Retsuden “Phase 2” revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Hell Raiser” Night Gamer #3 from Plaseebo…
Bob Conge aka Plaseebo is proud to introduce the third figure in his ongoing line of vinyl Night Gamer customs inspired by Hell Raiser, taking on our favourite Coenobite from the cult horror flick – the Chatterer – to horrifying effect! A one of a kind custom fitted with mangey black hair, inset hand cast resin teeth, fishContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Hell Raiser” Night Gamer #3 from Plaseebo…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Mortician” Muscle/Mask mini figure from Healeymade…
Teased here just yesterday, we can now reveal that Healeymade’s latest entry into the world of Muscle/Mask – christened the “Mortician” – will be touching down in his store later this week! Painstakingly kit-bashed using the Kinkotsuman M.U.S.C.L.E figure alongside an undisclosed M.A.S.K design, the 2” piece has been produced in a metallic purple resinContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Mortician” Muscle/Mask mini figure from Healeymade…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Miscreation Toys’ “1939” edition Iron Monster sofubi revealed…
Hot on the heels of last week’s “Fritz” release with MVH, Jeremi Rimel over at Miscreation Toys is proud to reveal the next painted run of his Iron Monster sofubi, the “1939” edition! 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 byContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Miscreation Toys’ “1939” edition Iron Monster sofubi revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The new Morgogg and Ogos release from Skinner…
The mighty Skinner has just revealed that he will have an all-new run of his Morgogg and Ogos sofubi up for grabs later this week! Designed by Skinner with sculpting duties taken care of by the hugely talented David Arshawsky– the original sculptor of the ’88 TMNT line and Skinner’s recent Lurker minis – the pair stand atContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The new Morgogg and Ogos release from Skinner…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Green Slime” Alien sofubi from Super7 x Secret Base…
Heeding to the many requests from fans, Super7 and Secret Base have teamed up for the creation of a new specimen of Xenomorph, proudly presenting the “Green Slime” Alien soft vinyl figure! Collaboratively produced by the pair, the 4.5″ tall figure has been designed and sculpted to look like a classic Poppy sofubi mini, this timeContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Green Slime” Alien sofubi from Super7 x Secret Base…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The FAKE BARON sofubi mini set from Awesome Toy…
Teased as finished clay protos just last week, Awesome Toy’s FAKE BARON sofubi minis have finally been revealed in-full and are now up for grabs exclusively through Toy Underground! Featuring a total of 4 different designs inspired by a collection of pachi (bootleg) Red Baron menko cards (from left to right); a finger puppet, SDContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The FAKE BARON sofubi mini set from Awesome Toy…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The new Muscle/Mask mini figure from Healeymade spotted…
Recently spotted nestled in the middle of group shot above, Healeymade has revealed that an all-new Muscle/Mask mini figure is set to drop soon! Painstakingly kit-bashed using the Kinkotsuman M.U.S.C.L.E figure alongside an undisclosed M.A.S.K design, the 2” piece has been produced here in an authentic keshi-gomu style flesh toned resin. Whilst we’re still unsureContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The new Muscle/Mask mini figure from Healeymade spotted…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Omiso Factory’s “Joint Man” resin action figure at Lulubell Toys…
Originally teased here way back in September of last year, Omiso Factory’s incredible “Joint Man” resin action figure is finally up for grabs at Lulubell Toys! Taking inspiration from the likes of Micronauts and Transformers, the fully articulated, 6” tall figure is available in 2 different styles – “Robot Face” and “Human Face” – eachContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Omiso Factory’s “Joint Man” resin action figure at Lulubell Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Fritz” Iron Monster from MVH x Miscreation Toys…
Miscreation Toys’ awesome Phantom Creeps-inspired Iron Monster sofubi is set to receive it’s first official painted run this week courtesy of none other than Mutant Vinyl Hardcore! Standing at a whopping 15” tall and featuring 5 points of articulation, the hulking great beast has been painted in a multitude of colors from metallic bright red,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Fritz” Iron Monster from MVH x Miscreation Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Awesome Toy’s FAKE BARON sofubi mini, SD mini and pendant revealed…
As if the FAKE BARON finger puppet revealed earlier in the week wasn’t enough, the guys over at the Hong Kong-based Awesome Toy have announced that not one, not two, but three more miniature takes on the classic pachi (bootleg) Red Baron will be up for grabs soon too! Featuring a standard 2-part mini, anContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Awesome Toy’s FAKE BARON sofubi mini, SD mini and pendant revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Friday 13th Undead Geekwoks: Wave 2 from UME Toys…
Well, there was no way that UME Toys were going to let a Friday 13th pass them by without some sort of toy release, was there?! Following the success of last June’s drop, the guys will once again be offering up a new batch of Undead Geekwok customs to their hungry fans. Limited to an edition ofContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Friday 13th Undead Geekwoks: Wave 2 from UME Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Dark Mind Toys exclusive “Ghoulies” from Motorbot…
Tim MacBride over at newly established online retailer Dark Mind Toys is proud to reveal that their second exclusive will be touching down in-store this week- a special run of Motorbot’s “Ghoul” resin figures! Featuring a total of 3 different designs inspired by the cult horror flick of the same name, the little guys haveContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Dark Mind Toys exclusive “Ghoulies” from Motorbot…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The custom “Moon Dust” Oozeball sofubi from Arturo Ulloa…
With the first batch of the Disarticulators’ Oozeball sofubi now having made their way into collectors’ homes, a number of customs have started popping up in the wild- the first of which we’ll be featuring coming in the form of this incredible piece from artist Arturo Ulloa… Utilising the NYCC exclusive “Moon Dust” version ofContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The custom “Moon Dust” Oozeball sofubi from Arturo Ulloa…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Vintage OG” Oozeball sofubi painted run from The Disarticulators…
Whilst it was great to see The Disarticulators’ Oozeball sofubi receive a limited painted run at Wonderfestival Winter 2015 a few weeks back, we know that a few of you guys were a bit disappointed that the release was limited to Japan only- well fear not, as we’re proud to reveal that an alternativeContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Vintage OG” Oozeball sofubi painted run from The Disarticulators…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Awesome Toy’s FAKE BARON sofubi finger puppet revealed…
Having had unbridled success with their full-size FAKE BARON sofubi over the past year, the guys over at Awesome Toy have revealed that the pachi (bootleg) Red Baron will be seeing a return in finger puppet form! Standing at around 3” (TBC) and featuring the classic sofubi mini “arms up” pose, the figure – picturedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Awesome Toy’s FAKE BARON sofubi finger puppet revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “T H A W” Hathi Baba and marbled GID Bounty Wrestlers from Healeymade…
Healeymade has been hard at work in his Manhattan-based studio preparing 2 new releases that’ll be touching down in his online store later today (3/6)! First up, we have the “T H A W” Hathi Baba. Produced in a beautiful water-like, pre-glossed clear blue resin, the 3.75” scaled piece will be up for grabs atContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “T H A W” Hathi Baba and marbled GID Bounty Wrestlers from Healeymade…”
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