Having been teased here over the past couple of weeks, we can now finally reveal Awesome Toy‘s Loch Ness Monster sofubi in-full! Inspired by easily the most obscure and hard to obtain figure from the iconic Stretch Armstrong line – the Stretch Serpent – the stunning 4″ tall figure features a number of design alterationsContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Loch Ness Monster sofubi from Awesome Toy…”
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MAN-E-NEWS// The officially licensed Demon’s Blazon keshi from Zoomoth…
With Wonderfestival Winter ’15 just around the corner, the guys over at Zoomoth have just revealed the second 1 day license they’ve secured for the event, once again taking on Ghost ‘n Goblins’ mascot Red Arremer! A follow-up to 2013’s release – pictured on the right – this latest iteration has been inspired by the gargoyle’s third soloContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The officially licensed Demon’s Blazon keshi from Zoomoth…”
MAN-E-NEWS// YS Planning’s Ragaburugu of the Temple of Doom sofubi minis…
YS Planning‘s Shigeo Uchida – sculptor of the iconic Neclos Fortress line – has just revealed his debut line of sofubi, Ragaburugu of the Temple of Doom! Heavily influenced by the Neclos aesthetic, the first round of 3″ finger puppet-style minis features a total of 3 different designs inspired by the vintage mini figure series’ extensive back catalog ofContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// YS Planning’s Ragaburugu of the Temple of Doom sofubi minis…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Galaxxor’s Space God Infinition for Clutter’s InAction Figure 3 Show…
Yep, yet more from Clutter‘s upcoming InAction Figure 3 Show today, as Ben Spencer of Galaxxor fame proudly presents his entry, Space God Infinition! Ben kindly explains a little about the figure’s background- “From the crystalline planet at the center of the Galaxxorverse, Alpha Supremis, comes Infiniton, one of the cosmic Seven Space Gods! AnyoneContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Galaxxor’s Space God Infinition for Clutter’s InAction Figure 3 Show…”
MAN-E-NEWS// SKULLMARK’s Commander Cytron sofubi at Toy Underground…
Having made an appearance as a Lulubell Toys exclusive back in September last year, Galaxy Commanders – the debut line from Hong Kong-based sofubi toy producers SKULLMARK – has just received its first retail release through Toy Underground! Ultimately set to feature a total of 2 different bodies and a staggering 9 alternative heads, the series’ stunning 9.5″ tall figures have been directlyContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// SKULLMARK’s Commander Cytron sofubi at Toy Underground…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Triclops’ Mighty Duck B.A.S.T.A.R.D for Cluttter’s InAction Figure 3 Show…
With just a couple of weeks to go until the third instalment of Clutter Magazine‘s InAction Figure Show, the guys over at Triclops have been putting the final touches on their contribution ahead of it’s silicone bath, taking on Disney’s classic Mighty Ducks cartoon for their latest B.A.S.T.A.R.Ds creation! Kit-bashed and intensively re-sculpted using a selectionContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Triclops’ Mighty Duck B.A.S.T.A.R.D for Cluttter’s InAction Figure 3 Show…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Awesome Toy’s Fake Baron “Vs. Battle Packs” announced…
Following the announcements of both the 4-Armed Bakura and Bootleg Stretch Serpent, the guys over at Awesome Toy have got yet another project to announce this month… The Super Robot Fake Baron “Vs Battle Sets”! Here, Awesome Toy kindly explain a little about the project… “Imagine Fake Baron is a real tv show, whereby inContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Awesome Toy’s Fake Baron “Vs. Battle Packs” announced…”
MAN-E-NEWS// DeathCat Toys’ Elder Demons keshi revealed…
Originally teased here in resin prototype form last week, DeathCat Toys‘ Elder Demons have just been revealed in a flexible keshi-like rubber! Designed by DeathCat’s Johan Ulrich and sculpted by KtoKto, the pair – Oni Mira and the newly titled Red Pharaoh – have been heavily inspired by Bikkuriman and the classic Ma-Ba Zombies toy line, sculpted in-scaleContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// DeathCat Toys’ Elder Demons keshi revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Toy Pizza’s Pizza Rangers: Knights of the Slice Kickstarter campaign…
After months of preparation, the guys over at the awesome web-based show Toy Pizza have just unveiled the Kickstarter for their very own line of action figures, Pizza Rangers: Knights of the Slice! Featuring 3 initial “core” designs – the “alter egos” of show hosts Arcade Hiser, Jesse DeStasio, and Nicky Fung – alongside planned artist editions and aContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Toy Pizza’s Pizza Rangers: Knights of the Slice Kickstarter campaign…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Gacha Head custom keshi from Nama Niku x Eric Nilla…
Tyler of Nama Niku fame is proud to present his latest – and possibly greatest – custom keshi, the jaw-dropping Gacha Head! Inspired by the infamous Gacha Gacha Man figure from the 1980’s “Name on the Back” knock-off Kinnikuman line, the awesome piece has been meticulously kit-bashed and re-sculpted from a selection of vintage keshi byContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Gacha Head custom keshi from Nama Niku x Eric Nilla…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Joe Whiteford’s Garamon resin figure for FOE’s Garamaniacal Too…
Featured here as a work-in-progress sculpt just a couple weeks back, Joe Whiteford‘s unique take on Ultraman’s meteorite monster, Garamon, is now finally complete! Created for FOE Gallery‘s upcoming Garamaniacal Too group show, the awesome figure has been recast in resin for a number of different custom one-off resin releases, the first of which – featuredContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Joe Whiteford’s Garamon resin figure for FOE’s Garamaniacal Too…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The return of H.U.S.T.L.E from Disart ToyLabs…
As promised in our coverage of the one-off marbled Screwballs last week, we’re proud to present one last figure that’ll be making an appearance alongside The Disarticulators‘ “Marble Madness” Lucky Bags tomorrow… the Kamen Fighter H.U.S.T.L.E mini figure from Bigmantoys! Originally seeing a very limited release at Clutter’s Toy Mafia back in 2013, the meticulously kit-bashed andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The return of H.U.S.T.L.E from Disart ToyLabs…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The officially licensed Bakura kaiju from Awesome Toy…
Ahead of the highly anticipated Stretch Serpent sofubi featured here just last week, Awesome Toy have revealed yet another new figure for 2015, the 4-Armed Bakura! A follow-up to last year’s Fake Spectreman, the official P Productions licensed release takes on one of the classic tokusatsu series’ many kaiju foes this time around, offering up the quad armedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The officially licensed Bakura kaiju from Awesome Toy…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Medicom Toy’s Venom, Ghost Rider and Vision for the Marvel Retro Sofubi Collection…
Having devled into the world of DC Comics last month with the release of both The Penguin and Robin 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 Venom, Ghostrider and Vision! Once again sculpted by BearContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Medicom Toy’s Venom, Ghost Rider and Vision for the Marvel Retro Sofubi Collection…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Rampage x Nerdone M.O.T.U.L.O.S lottery…
Originally released during last Friday’s 2 Year Anniversary show, Jon over at Rampage Toys has held back 2 of his hand painted M.O.T.U.L.O.S play sets for a special 24 hour lottery! Cast in a green vinyl this time around, the Nerdone sofubi has been treated to a stunning mix of black/gold sprays bad hand brushedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Rampage x Nerdone M.O.T.U.L.O.S lottery…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The one-off marbled “Strange Kid” Screwball from SKC x Disart ToyLabs…
As promised in our unveiling of The Disarticulator “Marble Madness” Lucky Bags earlier in the week, we can now reveal yet another round of figures that’ll be dropping in the Man-E-Toys store next Wednesday, the one-off SKC “Strange Kid” Screwballs! Based on an illustration for Strange Kids Club’s ongoing Circle Jerks sticker line, the stunningContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The one-off marbled “Strange Kid” Screwball from SKC x Disart ToyLabs…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The officially licensed “Bill Rizer” Contra keshi from Zoomoth…
With Wonderfestival Winter ’15 coming up in just a couple of weeks time, the guys over at Zoomoth have revealed the first 1 day license they’ve secured for the event, once again taking on Konami’s classic run-and-gun platformer Contra! Focussing on one of the game’s main protagonists Bill Rizer – a follow-up to the previouslyContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The officially licensed “Bill Rizer” Contra keshi from Zoomoth…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Tarantulas’ Future Nibbler for Clutter’s InAction Figure 3 Show teased…
The third instalment in Clutter Magazine‘s ongoing InAction Figure show is set to become their biggest yet with a whole slew of new artists joining the fray, the biggest in our minds coming in the form of the elusive Tarantulas. Marking their first official appearance since ToyCon ’14 last April, it would appear from theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Tarantulas’ Future Nibbler for Clutter’s InAction Figure 3 Show teased…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Awesome Toy’s bootleg Stretch Serpent sofubi teased…
With the success of both FAKEBARON and FAKESPECTREMAN now tucked firmly under their belt, the guys over at Awesome Toy have started work on an all-new bootleg style sofubi, taking on Kenner’s infamous “Loch Ness” Stretch Serpent! Easily the most obscure and hard to obtain figure from the iconic Stretch Armstrong line – with recentContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Awesome Toy’s bootleg Stretch Serpent sofubi teased…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Ooze and Toxic in My Pocket mini figures from Blurble…
Blurble has just revealed that the mini version of his highly popular Oozey figure – Ooze in My Pocket – is set to return soon alongside a similarly reduced version of Kid Toxic! Produced in the classic Ooze-It green using a keshi-style rubber courtesy of DuboseArt, the pair of 3″ tall figures will be hittingContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Ooze and Toxic in My Pocket mini figures from Blurble…”
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