Back in full swing since his return to the indie toy scene earlier this year, our good friend Peter Kato is proud to present yet another trifecta of new releases! Dropping in his web-store this Thursday, December 12th, we’re pleased to be able to give you guys a run down of what will be onContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// December releases from Peter Kato…”
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MAN-E-NEWS// UME Toys’ GeekWok resin figure revealed…
Posted as a near finished sculpt a couple of weeks back, UME Toys‘ adorable GeekWok has just been revealed in full! Based on an illustration recently created by UME’s Richard Page, the 3″ tall figure pays a loving tribute to the furry critters of Endor, coming hand sculpted in the artist’s unmistakable super-deformed style. DeckedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// UME Toys’ GeekWok resin figure revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Goto-san painted Finger5 sofubi micros from Fig-Lab…
Following a trip to the king of kaiju sprays last week, Datadub over at Fig-Lab is very proud to present a very limited run of Goto-san painted Finger5 sofubi! Cast in a super-bright GID soft vinyl, the batch has been narrowed down to just the Uncle Biter, Baby Hell and MonstreApe designs, each hit with Goto’s magicalContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Goto-san painted Finger5 sofubi micros from Fig-Lab…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Iron Monkey “4th Edition” from Kikkake…
Originally debuting at the Osaka Sofubi Event last weekend, Kikkake have just revealed that the remaining “4th Edition” Iron Monkey figures will be heading to their online store this Sunday, December 8th at 11pm Japan time! Cast in a black soft vinyl, the 8.25″ tall figures will be available in 2 different colourways, brown andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Iron Monkey “4th Edition” from Kikkake…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Mark Ultra’s “Christmas Saturnalia Solstice” Space Dave for Novelty Haus…
“The days grow shorter and darker and the Winter Solstice looms heavy with the shadow of the Earth! Who will save us? DAVE! SPACE DAVE will save us!!!” Novelty Haus have teamed up with The Mark Ultra for a very special Holiday release, the “Christmas Saturnalia Solstice” Space Dave! Seeing the return of the ever popular astronautContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Mark Ultra’s “Christmas Saturnalia Solstice” Space Dave for Novelty Haus…”
MAN-E-NEWS// TREE-BAD the BARKBARIAN one-off resin action figure from ManOrMonster? x Bigmantoys…
Brandon Barker teams up with Bigmantoys for the latest one-off figure to hit the ManOrMonster? Studios store this week… presenting TREE-BAD the BARKBARIAN! Ready and waiting to chop your other toys down into kindling, the deadly 5.5″ action figure features the torso of Bigmantoys’ originally sculpted Treegar figure, complete with all-new kitbashed arms, waist and legs.Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// TREE-BAD the BARKBARIAN one-off resin action figure from ManOrMonster? x Bigmantoys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Lord Ultra resin figure from My Royal Ego…
Continuing his recent onslaught of exquisitely produced resins, Abell Octavan over at My Royal Ego is proud to announce the arrival of an all-new figure, Lord Ultra! A beautifully realised mash-up of the dark lord Darth Vader and iconic tokusatu character Ultraman, the originally sculpted piece stands at around 14″ tall, coming meticulously hand cast andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Lord Ultra resin figure from My Royal Ego…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Shikaruna Studios’ B-Movie Monsters Set at Novelty Haus…
Debuting in Japan earlier in the year, Shikaruna Studios’ B-Movie Monsters Set has finally made an appearance in the West courtesy of Novelty Haus… Consisting of 6 sofubi micros based on the golden age of horror (including our favourite, the Critter!), the figures range from 1.5″-3″ tall, each coming complete with up to 4 points ofContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Shikaruna Studios’ B-Movie Monsters Set at Novelty Haus…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The custom Ion Men artist proofs from turboPISTOLA…
Daniel Smith aka turboPISTOLA is proud to present his first run of Ion Men customs! Utilising his sleek clear black artist proof colourway, a total of 12 unique builds have been created for the release, with the 5″ tall sofubi ‘bots coming with a number of different finishes including beautiful sprayed fades, contrasting rubs andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The custom Ion Men artist proofs from turboPISTOLA…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Scraped Resin x HOODSLAM resin bootlegs…
Scraped Resin has joined forces with Oakland’s most intoxicated pro-wrestling/performance-art spectacle, HOODSLAM! A whole series of resin bootleg figures based off Hoodslam’s f’ed-up cast of psychotic wrestlers is planned, kicking off at Hoodslam’s December show: The Non Denominational Winter Season Celebrational Festivity…of Doom….. Dos! The first bootleg, kitbashed from a variety of 90’s action figures,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Scraped Resin x HOODSLAM resin bootlegs…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Mitari exclusive Poo Shine V2 from Nama Niku…
Teased here last month, Nama Niku has just revealed that the Gargamel exclusive Poo Shine ‘V2’ will be touching down in the Mitari store this Friday, December 6th! An ingenious kitbash that turns the original Sunshine Kinnikuman into a micro “chibi” size, the figure is set to come with the original’s 4 interchangeable heads; Moon Shine,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Mitari exclusive Poo Shine V2 from Nama Niku…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Venice Hulkin’ B.A.S.T.A.R.D 2 Pack from Triclops Studios…
Joining the previously posted Ballock Baulble, the guys over at Triclops Studios have been readying yet another B.A.S.T.A.R.D release just in time for Christmas… the Venice Hulkin’ B.A.S.T.A.R.D 2 Pack! Originally selling out in a matter of minutes upon their release last month, the musclebound pair return for one more round, with The Tarantulas/Ralph Niese’s FinalContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Venice Hulkin’ B.A.S.T.A.R.D 2 Pack from Triclops Studios…”
MAN-E-NEWS// DEMENTAX the Dastardly from ManOrMonster? Studios…
Released yesterday as part of their Cyber Monday celebrations, ManOrMonster? Studios come with their latest one-off action figure, DEMENTAX the Dastardly! Kit-bashed from a variety of vintage KO toys, the stunning looking figure stands at around 5.75″ tall, complete with 4 WoW compatible neo-mag joints, plus a second, fully interchangeable head (Mumrah’s no less!). CastContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// DEMENTAX the Dastardly from ManOrMonster? Studios…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Jeff Lamm’s Giant Monsters, Total Combat! solo show at Rivat Gallery…
Continuing his unstoppable run of art shows this year, Jeff Lamm has revealed he’ll be invading the Rivet Gallery this Saturday, December 7th for his latest solo exhibition, Giant Monsters, Total Combat! Set to feature a number of original illustrations, silkscreen prints, canvas prints, and digital prints, plus the arrival of the much requested “Muscle Flesh”Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Jeff Lamm’s Giant Monsters, Total Combat! solo show at Rivat Gallery…”
MAN-E-NEWS// New MOTUKO sofubi from Lamour Supreme x Shamrock Arrow revealed…
It’s been an age since the last MOTUKO release, so it came with great pleasure today to find that Lamour Supreme has revealed an all-new colourway for the ever popular sofubi! Designed by the artist and sculpted/produced by Shamrock Arrow, the ultimate homage to He-Man knock-offs has been produced in a blood red and ivoryContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// New MOTUKO sofubi from Lamour Supreme x Shamrock Arrow revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// October Toys’ Cyber Monday Goodies available now…
The guys over at October Toys have just revealed that their Cyber Monday Goodies have just touched down in-store! Seeing the arrival of OMFG Series 2 in a much requested glow-in-the-dark colourway, the batch of 5 2″ scaled PVC mini figures come packed on the standard series blister card for just $10 per set. LimitedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// October Toys’ Cyber Monday Goodies available now…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Angel Abby exclusive Yaghan People from GEEK!..
Angel Abby have teamed up with GEEK! for an exclusive release, and whilst it sadly doesn’t feature a new Jyjin, the guys have knocked up a micro run of the equally as cool Yaghan People! Cast in a black soft vinyl this time around, Angel Abby have adorned the 24cm tall piece with a numberContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Angel Abby exclusive Yaghan People from GEEK!..”
MAN-E-NEWS// Healeymade’s Cyberdyne Monday sale…
In a similar vein to the previously posted Cyborg sale from The Mark Ultra, Healeymade will be releasing two new resin figures in what he’s dubbed Cyberdyne Monday! First up we have the return of Zabka in a sleek “Terminate” colourway. Cast in a glossy black resin with silver and red hand painted detailing, these skeleton-come-cyborgContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Healeymade’s Cyberdyne Monday sale…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Bearmodel’s Mandarake exclusive Alien Atler and Alien Wolf lottery…
Continuing their run of monthly releases, Mandarake have once again teamed up with Bearmodel for an exclusive run of Alien Atler and Alien Wolf sofubi! Taken from the ongoing “All Kaiju Collection”, the classic Ultraman monsters stand at around 15cm tall each, coming cast in a cream soft vinyl with light, vintage style paint appsContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Bearmodel’s Mandarake exclusive Alien Atler and Alien Wolf lottery…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Mark Ultra’s Cyborg Monday sale…
Mike Kirchoff aka The Mark Ultra gears up for his own take on the post-Thanksgiving sales, as he proudly presents Cyborg Monday! Not strictly a sale per-say, Ultra will instead be offering up the second version of the Space Pirate King, with the bounty hunting bootleg coming cast in a variety one-off, unpainted, mixed colourContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Mark Ultra’s Cyborg Monday sale…”
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