Originally teased in prototype form here back in July, the first figure in Rockin’ Jelly Bean‘s “Freaky Monster Village” series – Dr Death – will be making an exclusive debut at Taipei Toy Festival ’15 this weekend! Inspired, sadly not by RJB’s signature erotic psychobilly art, but instead by hotrod culture and the early sofubiContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The TTF ’15 exclusive “Mr Death” sofubi from Rockin’ Jelly Bean x Blackdots…”
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MAN-E-NEWS// Mechavirus and Monsterfoot Creations’ “YouZha” micro-runs revealed…
Wasting no time since D-Lux’s release just last week, Kearjun is proud to reveal yet more artist micro-runs utilising their ever popular YouZha vinyl figure! First up, we have the “Mecha” edition from none other than Todd Robertson aka Mechavirus. Produced in a flesh vinyl, these 8″ tall figures have been treated to Todd’s signatureContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Mechavirus and Monsterfoot Creations’ “YouZha” micro-runs revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// New Neclong, Monoclon, Tyranbo and Soprano sofubi from Cojica Toys…
The guys over at Cojica Toys have just unleashed a whole slew of new dino sofubi online! Featuring an all-new run of Neclong in gorgeous metallic blue and orange sprays over flesh vinyl for 6,000yen ($50) and a “Monochrome Emissions” Monoclon in green vinyl with silver, black, yellow and red sprays for 4,300yen ($36), theseContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// New Neclong, Monoclon, Tyranbo and Soprano sofubi from Cojica Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Ultra Earth” and “Devil Bado” Astro-Mu 5 reissues from Medicom Toy…
Whilst Super7 have been doing an impeccable job of bringing back Nakajima’s Astro-Mu 5 minis this year, the onus has fallen upon Medicom Toy to reproduce the classic 70’s sofubi line’s full size figures, with the first 2 – good guy “Ultra Earth” and iconic baddie “Devil Bado” – seeing a release later this month! Near-identicalContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Ultra Earth” and “Devil Bado” Astro-Mu 5 reissues from Medicom Toy…”
MAN-E-NEWS// T9G’s “Black” and “White” Monkey King sofubi at Angel Abby…
Hong Kong-based toy retailer Angel Abby are proud to reveal that they’ve secured a limited batch of T9G‘s latest figure, the adorable Monkey King! Coming in at around 5″ tall and featuring articulation in the arms and waist, the hairy little chap comes complete with T9G’s signature inset googly eyes. Produced in unpainted white andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// T9G’s “Black” and “White” Monkey King sofubi at Angel Abby…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Clutter’s NYCC ’15 exclusive “Cotton Candy” Nene sofubi from Candie Bolton…
Clutter are proud to reveal that they’ve secured a special batch of “Cotton Candy” Nenne figures from Candie Bolton just in time for NYCC ’15 this week! Standing at around 4″ of Japanese soft vinyl, the Baketan-produced figures have been treated to Candie’s signature Monster Kolor sprays, each coming with hand painted gouache detailing andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Clutter’s NYCC ’15 exclusive “Cotton Candy” Nene sofubi from Candie Bolton…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Retroband x Unbox Industries’ “Meats” soft vinyl figure revealed…
Having had success with their officially licensed “Zombo” action figure earlier in the year, the guys behind Unbox Industries have once again called upon the talents of Retroband, this time for the release of all-new soft vinyl creation, Meats! A loving tribute to both classic zombie and body horror flicks, the decaying, deformed creep appearsContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Retroband x Unbox Industries’ “Meats” soft vinyl figure revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “San Jiao Mo” micro-run from Hellopike x Toysbian…
The highly talented Hellopike has just been revealed as the latest artist to take on Toysbian‘s popular “San Jiao Mo” sofubi! Standing at around 9″ tall and featuring 5 points of articulation, the unique, pyramid-headed mound of muscle has been produced in what appears to be a glow-in-the-dark soft vinyl this time around, coming withContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “San Jiao Mo” micro-run from Hellopike x Toysbian…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Cop A Squat’s “Fumetsu” sofubi revealed…
Following months of painstaking development, Adam Saul over at Cop A Squat Toys has just unveiled his latest sofubi in-full… presenting the awesome Fumetsu! Heavily inspired by vintage toys such as Astro-Mu 5 – a series we’ll be taking a closer look at later on today – the line is set to feature a totalContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Cop A Squat’s “Fumetsu” sofubi revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Galaxy People’s “Cephalopod” vehicle revealed…
Japan-based sofubi producer Brian Bunting has just revealed that he will be expanding his Galaxy People line with its very first vehicle soon… presenting the Cephalopod! Created for use with the standard 4.5″ tall GP figures, the stunning squid-like contraption appears to come in 2 parts, featuring a compatible 1″ hole in the top thatContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Galaxy People’s “Cephalopod” vehicle revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The debut sofubi from Myth Toys…
Kicking things off as they mean to go on, elusive new sofubi producer Myth Toys have been debuting their first ever figure this weekend with a huge custom show at the 3rd International Hong Kong Tattoo Convention! Whilst little is known about the as-yet-untitled piece, it would appear that the figure draws inspiration from both Japanese mythology and tattoos,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The debut sofubi from Myth Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Clutter’s NYCC ’15 exclusive “Magical” Iron Meat SFB from RESTORE…
Continuing the tradition of previous years, Clutter Magazine are proud to reveal that they’ve teamed up with RESTORE to offer up a special NYCC ’15 exclusive release… presenting the “Magical” Iron Meat SFB! Said to be the friend of the previously released “Neo Japan”, the lumbering cyborg – originally realised in garage kit form – hasContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Clutter’s NYCC ’15 exclusive “Magical” Iron Meat SFB from RESTORE…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Super7’s NYCC ’15 line-up revealed in-full…
Hot on the heals of our look at the “Firecracker” Wing Kong yesterday, the guys over at Super7 have just revealed the full list of toys that’ll be joining the beast exclusively at NYCC ’15 next week! Featuring new releases from the Masters of the Universe line, ReAction Figures and S7’s extensive line-up of sofubi, personal highlights includeContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Super7’s NYCC ’15 line-up revealed in-full…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Electric Uncle” Marshmallow Uncle custom from Plaseebo…
Bob Conge of Plaseebo is proud to reveal that he will be taking part in Angel Abby and Blackseed‘s upcoming Marshmallow Uncle Group Show next week, coming with the rather sweet looking entry you see above! Dubbed “Electric Uncle”, the Stay Puft inspired custom figure has been produced in a GID vinyl, coming with redContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Electric Uncle” Marshmallow Uncle custom from Plaseebo…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Autumn” Koningu sofubi from Ummikko…
With the cold and dark of Autumn finally setting in, Monkey3000 over at Ummikko is looking to brighten up your weekend with a special “Koningu” release! Standing at around 5.5″ tall and featuring 3 points of articulation, the classically styled Kong has been cast in a glorious green soft vinyl this time around, coming with a numberContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Autumn” Koningu sofubi from Ummikko…”
MAN-E-NEWS// New “Gogamejira”, “Geriraponchi” and “Glutamine” sofubi from Anraku Ansaku x Medicom Toy…
With both “Pokopon the Raccoon” (たぬきのぽこぽん) and “Panda/PanFutoshi Ron” (パンダのぱん太ロン) now finally up for grabs, Medicom Toy have wasted no time in revealing the next wave of Anraku Ansaku sofubi, taking on another round of classic figures classic in a trio of new colorways! Joining the previously released “Blue” and “Green” editions, the towering 11″ tall”Gogamejira” hasContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// New “Gogamejira”, “Geriraponchi” and “Glutamine” sofubi from Anraku Ansaku x Medicom Toy…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Mai Nagamoto x Rampage Toys’ custom “Cyclops Dinos” sofubi set…
Whilst most of the stock that went up as part of Rampage Toys‘ latest sale has quickly sold out, there is one little gem that still remains, the gorgeous custom “Cyclops Dinos” set from Mai Nagamoto that you see above! Known for her toy work with both T9G and Uamou and of course for her recentlyContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Mai Nagamoto x Rampage Toys’ custom “Cyclops Dinos” sofubi set…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Milky Way” Mr Melty figures from Buff Monster…
Graffiti artist-come-toy designer Buff Monster is proud to reveal that his Mr Melty figure will be making a return this week in a special “Milky Way” colorway! As with the previous release back in June, the figure – up for grabs in “Standard”, “Zombie” and “Two-Faced” variants – features a black resin cast body with aContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Milky Way” Mr Melty figures from Buff Monster…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Science Patrol’s post-Superfestival 69 sale…
Japan-based sofubi producer Science Patrol has just unleashed a whole host of goodies leftover from last weekend’s Superfestival 69! Featuring a slew of figures both old and new, personal highlights include the pictured Hooded Jinmenken, “Bronze” Obakekoban, “Orange” Monochochin, “Electric Bubble” Slime Adjudicator, “Kamen Rider” Elemental Archmage and uber-cute “Metal Sensation” Beakie. Priced between justContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Science Patrol’s post-Superfestival 69 sale…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Hinomaru-ya exclusive “Requiemer of Sun and Death” sofubi from GEEK!
Japanese retailer Hinomaru-ya are proud to reveal that they’ve teamed up with GEEK! for an exclusive version of the hugely popular “Requiemer of Sun and Death” sofubi! Designed by GEEK! and sculpted by Pico Pico, the figure, inspired by the Aztec’s”Xolotl” stone motif, stands at a gargantuan 12″ tall, coming cast in what appears to beContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Hinomaru-ya exclusive “Requiemer of Sun and Death” sofubi from GEEK!”
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