Originally debuting back in June, the second wave of “Dissolution of Smoke” sofubi from Algangu has finally received an all-new colorway! Featuring a total of 3 designs inspired by traditional yokai and 1970’s candy shop playing cards, the figures – a gourd holding monk, a castle and a cycloptic hat – stand a little shorter than the firstContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The marbled “Dissolution of Smoke: Vol. 2” sofubi from Algangu…”
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MAN-E-NEWS// KaijuMonsteR’s NYCC exclusive “Jyujin” from GEEK! x BLObPUS…
The guys over at KaijuMonsteR have just unveiled yet another breathtaking exclusive they’ll have up for grabs at NYCC next month, proudly presenting the GEEK! Jyujin micro-run from BLObPUS! Standing at an impressive 14″ tall and featuring articulation in the waist and shoulders, the towering kong has been produced in BLObPUS’ signature GID soft vinylContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// KaijuMonsteR’s NYCC exclusive “Jyujin” from GEEK! x BLObPUS…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Tomenosuke exclusive “Kiaida-kun and Boomy” sofubi from Goccodo…
In celebration of their new gallery space opening in Gero Onsen this week, legendary Japanese toy retailer Tomenosuke have teamed up with Goccodo‘s Sigeta for a special run of “Kiaida-kun and Boomy” sofubi! Standing at around 8″ tall and featuring 3 points of articulation, the highly sought after “student” has been produced in a GIDContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Tomenosuke exclusive “Kiaida-kun and Boomy” sofubi from Goccodo…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Twiljin “06, 07 and 08” sofubi from Utsugiyo…
Elusive sofubi producer Utsugiyo is proud to announce the return of their awesome “Twiljin” sofubi in 3 new colorways! Standing at just over 5.5″ tall and featuring a unique “twisted” double head design, the little guy has been produced in a choice selection of Hawaii pink (06), teal (07) and grey (08) soft vinyl, eachContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Twiljin “06, 07 and 08” sofubi from Utsugiyo…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Plaseebo’s 10th Anniversary “Mummy No.1″…
To mark 10 glorious years in the art toy industry, Bob Conge aka Plaseebo has revealed that he’ll be offering up a number of one-off custom sets over the next few months, this first to come in the form of the incredible “Mummy” you see above! Cast in a never-before-offered GID white vinyl with aContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Plaseebo’s 10th Anniversary “Mummy No.1″…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The marbled “Sludge Demon” sofubi from Mutant Vinyl Hardcore…
Continuing the recent resurgence of his first ever vinyl figure, Rich Montanari Jr of Mutant Vinyl Hardcore has revealed that he’ll have a fresh batch of marbled Sludge Demons touching down in his store this week! Sittiing at around 4″ tall and coming with one point of articulation, the classic figure has been produced in aContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The marbled “Sludge Demon” sofubi from Mutant Vinyl Hardcore…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The NYCC ’15 exclusive “Jinmenken” set from K.K x KaijuMonsteR…
With New York Comic Con ’15 just a few weeks away now, KaijuMonsteR have very kindly shared one of the many, many exclusives they’ll have up for grabs at their booth, proudly presenting the Jinmenken set! Coming from elusive sofubi producer K.K, the highly sought after pair – the Man and Woman Faced Dog –Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The NYCC ’15 exclusive “Jinmenken” set from K.K x KaijuMonsteR…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Blood Version 1” Mole Man neo kaiju from Bukimi Blasters…
Hot on the heals of it’s recent debut release, the “Mole Man” neo kaiju from Bukimi Blasters has just touched down online in it’s first painted colorway, the gruesome Blood Version 1! Designed and sculpted by BB’s Shigeo Endo, the hideous “Psycho Monster” stands at around 8″ tall (TBC), coming complete with articulation in theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Blood Version 1” Mole Man neo kaiju from Bukimi Blasters…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Rampage Toys’ “Clearfes” at Superfestival 69 announced…
Jon Malmstedt over at Rampage Toys has revealed that he’ll be bringing along a whole heap of clear vinyl goodies to Superfestival 69 later this month for a special release that he’s dubbed Clearfes! Whilst information is still thin on the ground at present, reveals so far have included the ever popular Kaibutsuya “Kesagake” bear asContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Rampage Toys’ “Clearfes” at Superfestival 69 announced…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Paulo Shitstorm” Suns of Brodarr sofubi from Gravy Toys…
Bwana Spoons over at Gravy Toys is proud to reveal that the latest Suns of Brodarr figure, “Paulo”, will be making his debut in a special “Shitstorm” colorway later on today! Designed by Bwana and sculpted by Beth Graves, the full articulated sofubi stands in-scale with previous SoB releases at around 5.5″ tall. Produced inContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Paulo Shitstorm” Suns of Brodarr sofubi from Gravy Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The one-off “Gamaotako” sofubi from NagNagNag x TKom…
Hot on the heals of last weekend’s lottery sale, Takahiro Komuro aka TKom has just revealed a special one-off custom “Gamaotoko” sofubi painted up by none other than Shigeru Arai of NagNagNag! Standing at a chunky 8.5″ tall and featuring articulation in the head, arms and legs, the biological beast has been treated to countless layers of multi-colored sprays,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The one-off “Gamaotako” sofubi from NagNagNag x TKom…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Awesome Toy’s new “Fake Spectreman” sofubi test pulls revealed…
Originally teased right here at the beginning of July, the second round of Fake Spectreman figures from Awesome Toy have just been revealed in final test-pull form! With the ongoing series based on pachi (bootleg) renditions of P Productions’ classic tokusatsu character Spectreman, these 2 new versions have been inspired by a little known Brazilian comic,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Awesome Toy’s new “Fake Spectreman” sofubi test pulls revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The STGCC exclusive “First Kaiju” from Play Studio…
Fresh from their debut release just a couple of weeks back, the guys behind the Hong Kong-based Play Studio are proud to reveal that they’ve readied an exclusive version of their “First Kaiju” sofubi just in time for STGCC this weekend! Standing at around 4.5″ tall and featuring 3 points of articulation, the classically-styled kaijuContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The STGCC exclusive “First Kaiju” from Play Studio…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Cursed” Picklebaby sofubi micro run from Skinner x Leecifer…
The mighty Skinner is the latest artist to take on Leecifer‘s “Picklebaby” sofubi, coming with a special “Cursed” micro-run later this week! Standing at around 8″ tall and featuring articulation in the neck and shoulders, the hideous looking creatures appear to have been cast in a black soft vinyl this time around, coming with layersContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Cursed” Picklebaby sofubi micro run from Skinner x Leecifer…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Toy Art Gallery’s “Famous Last Words” show now online…
Sadly marking the end of an era for the legendary Toy Art Gallery, the rather apt final farewell to their physical shop space, the “Famous Last Words” group show, is now available to view and purchase online. Featuring a whole slew of custom toys, micro runs and original art from some of the galleries long-timeContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Toy Art Gallery’s “Famous Last Words” show now online…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Blackseed’s “Monster Craftsman” sofubi at STGCC…
Whilst we still have a little way to go until the recently revealed “Uncle Marshmallow” sees his first release, Blackseed‘s Kenneth Tang is proud to reveal that their “Monster Craftsman” series will be making it’s debut at STGCC this weekend! Initially featuring a total of 3 different creatures – the Cocoa Monster, Hermit Monster andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Blackseed’s “Monster Craftsman” sofubi at STGCC…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Coogi” Ammonaito sofubi micro-run from Arturo Ulloa x Mechavirus…
Todd Robertson aka Mechavirus has teamed up with fellow sofubi customiser Arturo Ulloa for a special run of “Coogi” Ammonaitos! Produced in a crystal clear soft vinyl this time around, the sea dwelling kaiju have been treated to gorgeous internal paint splatters that resemble the look of iconic Australian brand Coogi’s signature colourful knitwear. DueContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Coogi” Ammonaito sofubi micro-run from Arturo Ulloa x Mechavirus…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Tug-O-War”, Shogu-Nasty” and “Necrolossus” Strange Monsters mini figures at Little Rubber Guys…
After over 2 years in development, we can finally reveal that the first 3 figures from the highly anticipated “Strange Monsters” mini line will finally be up for grabs courtesy of Little Rubber Guys next week! Featuring the incredible “Tug-O-War” from Zectron, “Shogu-Nasty” from Bigmantoys and “Necrolossus” from Ironhaus Pro, the trio of hand sculptedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Tug-O-War”, Shogu-Nasty” and “Necrolossus” Strange Monsters mini figures at Little Rubber Guys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Uky Daydreamer’s “Nekomimi” wax sofubi prototype revealed…
Following months on the drawing board, the latest figure from Uky Daydreamer, “Nekomimi”, has finally been revealed as a finished wax prototype ahead of soft vinyl production soon! Whilst featuring an altogether more life-like aesthetic than previous Uky figures, the feline protagonist does manage to retain some of the subtle “transforming” design qualities from past releases,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Uky Daydreamer’s “Nekomimi” wax sofubi prototype revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Soft Vinyl Mayhem” group show at Laced Brisbane…
With Australia’s first ever dedicated sofubi show “Soft Vinyl Mayhem” opening it’s doors at Laced Brisbane in just a few days time, we’ve decided to give you guys a look at some of the amazing toys that organisers Bad Teeth Comics and Derphead have managed to secure. Aside from the previously posted “Fu Manchooze” and “Frank”Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Soft Vinyl Mayhem” group show at Laced Brisbane…”
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