MAN-E-NEWS// The “Shadow” Stryker Lock sofubi from Onell x RealxHead…

Onell Design have teamed up with RealxHead for the latest round of fully Glyos integrated “Stryker Lock” sofubi! Standing at around 5″ tall and made up of a total of 11 different soft vinyl parts, this all-new “Shadow” colorway has been cast in a glossy black with minimal masked red detailing. Available with either “Mowhawk”Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Shadow” Stryker Lock sofubi from Onell x RealxHead…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Supermoon” Shub Zeroth sofubi from Metacrypt…

Making a limited appearance at NYCC ’15 over the weekend, the “Supermoon” Shub Zeroth from Metacrypt is now up for grabs online! Standing at around 9″ tall and featuring numerous points of articulation in the arms, legs and head, the demonic goat-beast remains unpainted this time around, coming cast in a gorgeous GID soft vinyl.Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Supermoon” Shub Zeroth sofubi from Metacrypt…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Amazing Fake Baron” sofubi micro-run from Awesome Toy…

Whilst the guys over at Awesome Toy unfortunately ran out of time before they could send any exclusives over for NYCC ’15 this week, they’ve decided to celebrate the legendary convention with one of the releases they had planned… presenting the “Amazing Fake Baron” micro-run! Inspired by Poppy’s Spiderman sofubi from the 70’s, the figureContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Amazing Fake Baron” sofubi micro-run from Awesome Toy…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Tibe” sofubi from Teddy Maker x Magical Design…

Originally releasing at Superfestival 69 a couple of weeks back, the debut sofubi from Teddy Maker – “Tibe” – is now finally available to overseas collectors! A collaboration with bespoke Japanese jewellers Magical Design, the mini-mid sized figure appears to be inspired by the company’s signature tattoo/maui skull rings, featuring a similarly embellished face and body sculpt.Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Tibe” sofubi from Teddy Maker x Magical Design…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Cat with Dagger” sofubi preorder from Deth P Sun x FOE Gallery…

FOE Gallery have teamed up with artist Deth P Sun for the release of their first ever toy, the “Cat with Dagger” sofubi! Based on Deth’s recurring feline design, the character has been beautifully realised in 3D, standing at around 6″ tall and featuring 3 points of articulation. Pictured here as a finished resin prototypeContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Cat with Dagger” sofubi preorder from Deth P Sun x FOE Gallery…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The coming of Violence Toy…

Tattoo artist Zach Taylor has teamed up with Middle of Beyond‘s Ezra Haidet for the launch of an all-new toy imprint, Violence Toy! Inspired by cult horror, neo kaiju and classic gross-out toys, the guys’ initial line-up consists of 4 different mixed and matched characters – the ET inspired “Asogian Assasin”, helmeted “Death Car Assasin”, infinityContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The coming of Violence Toy…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Comet Debris’ Halloween ’15 Unlucky Bags announced…

Koji Harmon over at Comet Debris is proud to reveal that his Unlucky Bags will be returning just in time for Halloween this month! As with previous bags, this year’s assortment will include a selection of randomly packed customs, signed and numbered limited editions, test shots (never released test vinyl), and unpainted figures. Available in 2 differentContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Comet Debris’ Halloween ’15 Unlucky Bags announced…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Mishka’s NYCC ’15 exclusive “Boryoku Genjin” from NagNagNag…

Apparel brand Mishka have revealed that they will once again be teaming up with Shigeru Arai of NagNagNag for an exclusive run of the new “Boryoku Genjin” figure! Limited to a run of just 5 pieces this time around, each 9″ tall figure has been treated to Shig’s signature layered sprays and brushed detailing, coming packed with aContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Mishka’s NYCC ’15 exclusive “Boryoku Genjin” from NagNagNag…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The painted “GID” Elder Demons: Series 1 sofubi from DeathCat Toys…

They’ve been a little while in coming, but the first round of painted Elder Demons: Series 1 sofubi from DeathCat Toys will finally be up for grabs this week! Designed by DeathCats’ Johan Ulrich and sculpted by KtoKto, the 2.5″ tall Bikkuriman/Ma-Ba-style split torso minis – Oni Mira and the Red Pharoah – have been produced inContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The painted “GID” Elder Demons: Series 1 sofubi from DeathCat Toys…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Gravy Toys at the Clutter Magazine NYCC ’15 booth…

Whilst Bwana Spoons’ Gravy Toys have unfortunately forgone holding their own booth at NYCC ’15 this year, we can take solace in the fact that they’ll be making an appearance at the Clutter Magazine booth over the event’s 4 day stretch! Featuring a huge selection of both toys and art including Suns of Brodarr NYCC blindContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Gravy Toys at the Clutter Magazine NYCC ’15 booth…”

MAN-E-NEWS// KaijuMonsteR’s Roughneck:7 NYCC ’15 exclusives…

With New York Comic Con ’15 opening it’s doors in just a couple hours time, the guys over at Roughneck:7 are proud to reveal a whole slew of figures they’ll have up for grabs at the KaijuMonsteR booth! Whilst unfortunately the all-new “Heragrado” is being held back for a Japan release first, attendees of theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// KaijuMonsteR’s Roughneck:7 NYCC ’15 exclusives…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Wrong Gallery’s TTF ’15 exclusive “Awesome TV” and “Skull Jinmenken” sofubi from Awesome Toy…

Awesome Toy has just announced that they’ll be teaming up with Wrong Gallery for the release of 2 exclusives at Taipei Toy Festival ’15 this weekend! First up, we have the return of the “Awesome TV”. Standing at around 3″ cubed, the DIY/custom orientated figure has been produced in a GID soft vinyl this time around, comingContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Wrong Gallery’s TTF ’15 exclusive “Awesome TV” and “Skull Jinmenken” sofubi from Awesome Toy…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Clutter’s NYCC ’15 exclusive “Errants” sofubi from UhOh Toys…

Hot on the heels of earlier’s “Paco Taco” post, we can reveal yet another exclusive that Clutter Magazine will have up for grabs at NYCC ’15 come opening time tomorrow, a fresh round of hand painted Errants sofubi from UhOh Toys! Whilst details remain pretty scarce, it would appear that the release is set to featureContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Clutter’s NYCC ’15 exclusive “Errants” sofubi from UhOh Toys…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Toy Tokyo’s NYCC ’15 exclusive “Modzilla” one-off sofubi from Ron English…

Popaganda‘s Ron English has just revealed that he’ll be teaming up with Toy Tokyo for a special round of NYCC ’15 exclusive Modzilla sofubi! Standing at a monstrous 13″ tall and featuring a whopping 20 parts – including removable Rabbbit and Bunnny figures – the figure has been produced by Toy Art Gallery in a JapaneseContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Toy Tokyo’s NYCC ’15 exclusive “Modzilla” one-off sofubi from Ron English…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Showdown” Zinewolf set from Hateball…

“So it’s pretty obvious, right? In the grand scheme of things, with all things considered, Hateball is a Spider-Man person. Not a Batman person; Superman doesn’t even rate, and it’s pretty silly to compare a singular and complex hero with a group or a team like X- or League so even if I didn’t WANTContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Showdown” Zinewolf set from Hateball…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Clutter’s NYCC ’15 exclusive “Paco Taco” sofubi from Scott Tolleson x Pobber Toys…

Clutter Magazine have teamed up with Scott Tolleson and Pobber Toys for a special NYCC ’15 exclusive version of Kookie No Good’s decidedly grumpy Mexican follow-up, Paco Taco! Standing at 3″ tall, the adorable little chap has been produced in a “non-seasoned” pink Japanese vinyl this time around, complete with purple, dark pink and whiteContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Clutter’s NYCC ’15 exclusive “Paco Taco” sofubi from Scott Tolleson x Pobber Toys…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Cytron” Galaxy Commander sofubi from Awesome Toy x Skullmark…

Following the release of Commander Baron last month, Awesome Toy have once again teamed up with fellow Hong Kong-based sofubi producer Skullmark for the release of another “Galaxy Commander” mash-up… presenting Cytron! Heavily inspired by Battlestar Galactica’s infamous Cylons, the figure features a standard GC body with an all-new cycloptic robot head. Produced in a Japanese softContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Cytron” Galaxy Commander sofubi from Awesome Toy x Skullmark…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Angel Abby exclusive “Sunshine” and “Ashuraman” sofubi from Five Star Toys…

Hong Kong-based toy retailer Angel Abby are proud to reveal that they’ve secured exclusive versions of both “Sunshine” and “Ashuraman” sofubi from Five Star Toys! Taken from iconic manga and mini figure line Kinnikuman, these definitive versions of 2 of the series’ most iconic characters stand at around 11″ tall each, coming cast in a Japanese soft vinylContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Angel Abby exclusive “Sunshine” and “Ashuraman” sofubi from Five Star Toys…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The NYCC ’15 exclusive “Cyco Ape” and “Cestoda” from Mishka…

With NYCC ’15 just a couple of days away now, Greg Rivera over at apparel brand Mishka has started teasing the variety of exclusive toys they’ll have up for grabs at their booth! First up, we have the gorgeous psychedelic Cyco Ape you see above. Standing at an impressive 14″ tall and featuring articulation inContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The NYCC ’15 exclusive “Cyco Ape” and “Cestoda” from Mishka…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The one-off “King Kong” Nightgamer sofubi from Plaseebo…

Whilst Bob Conge aka Plaseebo unfortunately wont be attending NYCC ’15 this week, he’s decided to celebrate the legendary con with a special custom “King Kong” Nightgamer! A one-of-a-kind mash-up featuring Plaseebo’s Nightgamer head with the body of Siccaluna Koubo’s Ape body, the lumbering 9″ tall beast has been treated to a swathe of neon MonsterContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The one-off “King Kong” Nightgamer sofubi from Plaseebo…”