MAN-E-NEWS// Paul Kaiju’s Designer Con ’15 exclusive “Sub-Type” Biter Fish sofubi teased…

Originally teased here way back in June, the “Biter Fish” sofubi from Paul Kaiju will be making it’s debut at Designer Con ’15 next month as part of a special “Sub-Type” micro-run! Inspired by vintage “tub toys” (toys that can be played in the bath), the stunning 5 part figure is set to come withContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Paul Kaiju’s Designer Con ’15 exclusive “Sub-Type” Biter Fish sofubi teased…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Hallows Eve” Anticristo 666 sofubi from OP Customs x Frank Mysterio…

Yet more Halloween-related goodness today, as custom artist Michael Devera of OP Customs reveals a special “Hallows Eve” run of Frank Mysterio’s Anticristo 666 sofubi! Standing at around 8″ tall and featuring articulation in the neck and arms, the devilish beast has been produced in what appears to be a bright orange vinyl, coming withContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Hallows Eve” Anticristo 666 sofubi from OP Customs x Frank Mysterio…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Rampage Studios’ “Halloween 2015” group show announced…

With arguably the toy world’s biggest holiday coming up in just over a week’s time, Rampage Toys‘ Jon Malmstedt will be celebrating in style with the announcement of a HUGE group show at Rampage Studios! Set to feature some of the biggest artists from the world of sofubi, revealed works so far include a batch ofContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Rampage Studios’ “Halloween 2015” group show announced…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Secret Base’s Spongebob DX “Towel Set” at Toy Art Gallery…

Toy Art Gallery have secured a limited batch of the latest Spongebob DX sofubi from Secret Base! Standing at around 6.5″ tall, the officially licensed soft vinyl figure has been treated to a schoolboy-esque black and white uniform paint app, coming packed with a sweet matching hand towel. Currently available in the TAG store right here,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Secret Base’s Spongebob DX “Towel Set” at Toy Art Gallery…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Gay Empire” and “Sucklord” Star Convoy sofubi from Star Case x Suckadelic x DKE Toys…

Having had sellout success with their “Super Hero” SDCC exclusives a few months back, art toy distributor DKE Toys has once again teamed up with Japanese Star Wars aficionados Star Case for another special release, this time taking on the Suckadelic universe in Star Convoy form! Comprising of 2 different figures; a “Gay Empire” renditionContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Gay Empire” and “Sucklord” Star Convoy sofubi from Star Case x Suckadelic x DKE Toys…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Shirahama Toy’s Halloween Kuumon release revealed…

Dennis Hamann of Shirahama Toy has just unveiled a special Kuumon release just in time for Halloween! Featuring a limited number of the spider kaiju in a marbled mix of seasonal black and orange glitter infused vinyl, each 5.5″ tall figure comes packed unassembled in a plastic jack o lantern. Due to touch down inContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Shirahama Toy’s Halloween Kuumon release revealed…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Angel Abby exclusive “Mini Thirteen” sofubi from Rumble Monsters…

Hong Kong based toy retailer Angel Abby have just secured yet another exclusive for their store, the “Mini Thirteen” sofubi from Rumble Monsters! Standing at around 3.5″ tall, the simple 2-part ‘bot sculpt has been produced in a sleek transparent red vinyl for the release, coming complete with minimal orange and silver masked sprays. CurrentlyContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Angel Abby exclusive “Mini Thirteen” sofubi from Rumble Monsters…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Rampage Toys’ latest “Kaibutsuya” sofubi teased…

Having had continued success with Kesagake over the past year, Jon Malmstedt of Rampage Toys is pleased to announce that the second figure in the ongoing “Kaibutsuya” (Giant Monster Animal Shop) series will be up for grabs soon! Whilst Kesagake was based on the infamous Sankebetsu Brown Bear of Hokkaido Higuma – who was subsequently killedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Rampage Toys’ latest “Kaibutsuya” sofubi teased…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “GID” Autopsy Zombie Staple Baby sofubi from Miscreation Toys…

Jeremi Rimmel of Miscreation Toys is proud to reveal that his Autopsy Zombie Staple Baby is set to return today in an all-new colorway! Standing at around 9″ from head to toe and coming with articulation in the arms, legs and head, the gruesome looking infant has been cast in an unpainted glow-in-the-dark soft vinylContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “GID” Autopsy Zombie Staple Baby sofubi from Miscreation Toys…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Fluffbun Ree” sofubi micro-run from Melancholy Kitties x Paul Kaiju…

Famed for her beautiful custom Calavera dolls, artist Kat Caro of Melancholy Kitties has turned her talents towards Paul Kaiju‘s Mr Ree sofubi for a special limited run release! Based on the one-off custom Kat created earlier in the year (check it out here), the 5.5″ tall figures have been produced in a vanilla colored vinylContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Fluffbun Ree” sofubi micro-run from Melancholy Kitties x Paul Kaiju…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “JunKing” wax sofubi protos from Imps and Monsters revealed…

Originally teased way back in April, the “JunKing” totem sofubi from Imps and Monsters has finally made it to the wax prototype stage this week! Loosely based on the new “Imp Lands” card game of the same name (available for preorder through Kickstarter right here), the absoilutely adorable set featuring a number of familiar animals, riders andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “JunKing” wax sofubi protos from Imps and Monsters revealed…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Lime” Cestoda sofubi from Miscreation Toys x Toy Art Gallery…

Toy Art Gallery and Miscreation Toys are proud to offer up their collaboratively produced Cestoda sofubi in an all-new “Lime” colorway! Standing at a gargantuan 14″ tall and featuring a total of 10 points of articulation, the Miscreation-designed, iamscumbag-sculpted figure has been produced by TAG in the highly sought after “lime” colored soft vinyl, onceContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Lime” Cestoda sofubi from Miscreation Toys x Toy Art Gallery…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Red October” DC13 Astronaut Battle Set from Mutant Vinyl Hardcore…

Starting out life as a tribute to his newly born son over 2 years ago now, Mutant Vinyl Hardcore‘s Rich Montanari Jr is very proud to announce the debut of his DC13 Astronauts as part of a special “Red October” Battle Set! The first figures to feature in MVH’s ongoing “Astro” series, the pair –Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Red October” DC13 Astronaut Battle Set from Mutant Vinyl Hardcore…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Medicom Toy exclusive “Iron Meat SFB” from Restore…

Hot on the heals of the NYCC ’15 “Magical” edition, Restore‘s Iron Meat SFB is set to return next week in an all-new colorway exclusive to Medicom Toy! Said to be the friend of the previously released “Neo Japan”, the lumbering cyborg – originally realised in garage kit form – has been reimagined by RESTORE’s AbeContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Medicom Toy exclusive “Iron Meat SFB” from Restore…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The one-off custom “Cadaver Twins” release from Akamatsu-San x Splurrt…

Jon Malmstedt over at Rampage Toys has just revealed that he’ll be playing host to a very special release later on this week, the Splurrt “Cadaver Twins” run from Marmit and SkullHeadButt‘s Akamatsu-San! Whilst we have very little to go on at present, it would appear the drop will feature a number of one-off paintedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The one-off custom “Cadaver Twins” release from Akamatsu-San x Splurrt…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “2-Faced Night Gamer” custom from K-Bo Cuts x Plaseebo…

Bob Conge aka Plaseebo is proud to unveil his first collaboration with fellow toy customiser K-Bo Cuts (Tru Slithers), the 2-Faced Night Gamer! A one-of-a-kind custom based on Plaseebo’s signature soft vinyl platform, the 6.5″ tall figure has been beautifully re-sculpted by K-Bo, featuring the artist’s signature dual-face monster design that reveals the Gamer’s “alter ego”Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “2-Faced Night Gamer” custom from K-Bo Cuts x Plaseebo…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Supervillain” S”K”UM-kun sofubi from Blackbook Toy…

Debuting at Taipei Toy Festival ’15 last weekend, the latest S”K”UM-kun colorway from punk band Suicidal Tendencies and BlackBook Toy – dubbed the “Supervillain” edition – will be up for grabs online later this week! Created as the mascot for the now defunct toy shop ZacPac back in 2011, the figure – loosely based on STContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Supervillain” S”K”UM-kun sofubi from Blackbook Toy…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Phase 2” Atomic Kong sofubi set from KT Toy…

With the incredible support it received upon debuting back in June, the Atomic Kong set from KT Toy is set to return this month in an all-new colorway! Featuring the original Atomic Kong mini – first released way back in the 1970’s – the 4.7″ figure is joined by an authentically realised “Giant” version, comingContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Phase 2” Atomic Kong sofubi set from KT Toy…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Tokyo” Jinmenken sofubi from Awesome Toy…

As promised in our coverage of the “Amazing Fake Baron” over the weekend, we can now bring you details of Awesome Toy‘s latest release, the “Tokyo” Jinmenken sofubi! Featuring both “Human Face” and “Skull” designs this time around, the 8″ tall, 2-part homage to one of Japan’s creepiest urban legends has been produced in a brightContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Tokyo” Jinmenken sofubi from Awesome Toy…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The coming of “GooDon” from Kearjun…

Following the huge success of his debut figure “YouZha”, Chinese toy artist Kearjun is proud to reveal that he already had a new vinyl monster waiting in the wings… presenting GooDon! Heavily inspired by Bemon’s iconic “2-Headed” kaiju, which in turn, was inspired by Famous Monsters of Filmland’s 1968 “Jack the Giant Killer” cover,  theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The coming of “GooDon” from Kearjun…”