Touma is proud to announce the arrival of his latest sofubi, the sinister Diavolo! Featuring the familiar skull design seen in the artist’s earlier works, the highly textured piece stands a little taller than his signature Knuckle Bear sofubi at 8″, coming with a total of 6 different parts and 5 points of articulation. PicturedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Diavolo” sofubi preorder from Touma…”
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MAN-E-NEWS// Paul Kaiju’s Biter Fish “tub toy” sofubi proto revealed…
Paul Kaiju has just unveiled a finished clay prototype for a beast that we reckon’ll prove more than a match for Atlantean-terror King Jinx, the jaw-dropping Biter Fish! Whilst little is known about the figure at present, it would appear that the mini-mid sized figure has been inspired by vintage “tub toys” (toys that can be played inContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Paul Kaiju’s Biter Fish “tub toy” sofubi proto revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Gargamel Mini Custom Show at Angel Abby announced…
The guys over at Angel Abby are honoured to reveal that their Hong Kong-based store is set to play host to Gargamel‘s latest Mini Custom Show later this week! Whilst information is still thin on the ground at present we’re guessing that the pictured one-off Deathra and Garudan will be joined by a number of otherContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Gargamel Mini Custom Show at Angel Abby announced…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Mutant Vinyl Hardcore’s “Grinning Death Ball” and one-off customs for “Clash of the Titans” show revealed…
Originally teased as a work in progress sculpt at the tail end of last month, the incredible “Grinning Death Ball” (originally the Sludgie Mad Ball) from Chris Dondin and Mutant Vinyl Hardcore has just received it’s first paint test ahead of it’s debut release soon! Designed and sculpted by Chris based on MVH’s original Sludge Demon – along with aContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Mutant Vinyl Hardcore’s “Grinning Death Ball” and one-off customs for “Clash of the Titans” show revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Splurrt’s “Puppoo the Evil Unchi” sofubi proto revealed…
Sometimes bad dogs make bad poops. When neglected the perfect mix of elements, fertilizers, pollutants, air born pathogens, etc. can cause the bacteria to mutate, creating… Puppoo the Evil Unchi! Inspired by the past 6 months of walking his new puppy – and presumably cleaning up some mutant turds in its wake – the latestContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Splurrt’s “Puppoo the Evil Unchi” sofubi proto revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Cure Toys’ “Dokuro King” Boogie Man sofubi teased…
Cure Toys have just revealed that their much loved Boogie Man sofubi is set to receive the Dokuro King treatment soon in a homage colorway inspired by Takara’s classic toy. Produced in a familiar clear purple vinyl with silver sprays, black detailing and some marbled GID guts for good measure, we can only assume thatContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Cure Toys’ “Dokuro King” Boogie Man sofubi teased…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Elegab’s June lottery sales…
The mighty Elegab is proud to present his latest round of monthly lottery sales! Upping the ante, a total of 4 different figures are up for grabs this time around – smog monster “Hedogon”, coming in a black vinyl with metallic sprays, tunnel kaiju “Tonneran”, produced in an orange vinyl with metallic sprays, old favouriteContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Elegab’s June lottery sales…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The SDCC exclusive “Dester Commando” sofubi from Star Case x DKE Toys…
The guys over at DKE Toys have once again secured a ton of exclusives for SDCC next month, the first to be revealed coming in the form of these awesome “Dester Commando” figures from Star Case! Taken from ongoing knock-off Star Wars line “Star Convoy”, the 6″ tall Stormtrooper-inspired sofubi has been treated to 3 handContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The SDCC exclusive “Dester Commando” sofubi from Star Case x DKE Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Cestoda” sofubi preorder from Miscreation Toys x Toy Art Gallery…
It’s been months in the offing, but the gargantuan “Cestoda” sofubi from Miscreation Toys and Toy Art Gallery is finally here! Designed by Miscreation’s Jeremi Rimel, digitally sculpted by iamscumbag and produced in a Japanese soft vinyl courtesy of TAG, the huge figure stands at an impressive 14″ tall and the same wide, coming completeContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Cestoda” sofubi preorder from Miscreation Toys x Toy Art Gallery…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Rampage Toys x Mutant Vinyl Hardcore x Skull Head Butt’s “Hag-X” and “Dark Side Hunter-X” sofubi revealed…
Continuing his ongoing relationship with Skull Head Butt, Jon Malmstedt over at Rampage Toys has teamed up with Mutant Vinyl Hardcore to produce 2 all-new head sculpts for their ever popular “X” series! Featuring a Skeletor-inspired witch going by the name of Hag from Rampage and a sinister six-eyed alien called Dark Side Hunter from MVH, the pairContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Rampage Toys x Mutant Vinyl Hardcore x Skull Head Butt’s “Hag-X” and “Dark Side Hunter-X” sofubi revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Domino Jack” and “Gogas” micro-runs from Mechavirus…
Following our reveal last week, we can now announce full release details for Mechavirus‘ Domino Jack micro-run! Limited to an edition of just 3, the Paul Kaiju-created sofubi have each been treated to unique camo-style Monster Kolor sprays as well as a number of Todd’s signature “mecha” enhancements. Priced at $360 each plus shipping, the trioContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Domino Jack” and “Gogas” micro-runs from Mechavirus…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Vinyl Pulse’s 10th Anniversary Exclusive “Camo” Space Mode Man sofubi from Itokin Park…
Fresh from our reveal of Vinyl Pulse‘s 10th Anniversary exclusive “Astronaut” sofubi earlier in the week, we can now reveal that the industry-leading toy blog has teamed up with Itokin Park‘s Kazu-san for yet another celebratory release, the “Camo” Space Mode Man! Standing at around 3.5″ tall, the beautifully realised figure has once again beContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Vinyl Pulse’s 10th Anniversary Exclusive “Camo” Space Mode Man sofubi from Itokin Park…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Kto Kto’s “Unpainted Grey” Kaibutsu Series overseas sale…
Aside from limited releases through both Toy Art Gallery and DeathCat Toys, it’s proven extremely difficult to track down Kto Kto‘s Kaibutsu Series here in the West since its release last year… well not anymore dear monster lovers, as the artist is proud to announce his first overseas sale! Inspired by a mix of both classic monsterContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Kto Kto’s “Unpainted Grey” Kaibutsu Series overseas sale…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Toy Tokyo exclusive “Kanda Kaiju” from Siccaluna Koubo…
The guys over at esteemed art toy retailer Toy Tokyo are proud to reveal that they’ve secured an exclusive colorway of the latest figure from Siccaluna Koubo, the stunning Kanda Kaiju! Standing at around 10″ tall, the lumbering, stacked head beast appears to have been produced in a red soft vinyl for this release, comingContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Toy Tokyo exclusive “Kanda Kaiju” from Siccaluna Koubo…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Paul Kaiju at Rampage Studios’ “Clash of the Titans” group show…
As promised in our earlier announcement, we will be revealing a number of works that’ll be featuring in the huge “Clash of the Titans” show at Rampage Studios next week, the first batch coming in the form of this trifecta of one-off customs from Paul Kaiju! Featuring a gorgeous spotted “Callico Radon” Pollen Kaiser andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Paul Kaiju at Rampage Studios’ “Clash of the Titans” group show…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Two Face Todd” Trouballz sofubi from Bad Attic…
Originally teased as a near-finished wax proto just a few weeks back, the “Two Face Todd” sofubi from Bad Attic Toys has just been revealed in-full! The first to feature in the ongoing Madball-inspired “Trouballz” line, the gruesome ball comes in at an authentically scaled 3″ wide, featuring a two faced, gross-out design complete withContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Two Face Todd” Trouballz sofubi from Bad Attic…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Sunobite” Strange Monsters keshi from Tru:Tek x Unbox Industries…
Originally teased in prototype form back in December of last year, the “Sunobite” mini figure from our very own Tru:Tek will finally be available soon! Created as part of Unbox Industries‘ new “Strange Monsters” line, the nightmarish mix of both rikishi (sumo) and Hellraiser’s most fearsome Cenobite – the Chatterer – was designed by Tru:Tek andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Sunobite” Strange Monsters keshi from Tru:Tek x Unbox Industries…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Online Exclusive” Astro Unkotsu sofubi from Goccodo…
Seeing numerous exclusive releases since it’s debut last year, the highly sought after Astro Unkotsu sofubi from Goccodo is set to receive it’s first online release soon! Whilst the above pic is all we have to go on at present, we can at least confirm that the head has been cast in a blue softContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Online Exclusive” Astro Unkotsu sofubi from Goccodo…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Vinyl Pulse’s 10th Anniversary Exclusive Astronaut from Itokin Park…
As one of the very first sites to start covering the then new designer toy scene, the guys over at the industry leading blog Vinyl Pulse have decided to celebrate their tenth year in the game with a very special release… an exclusive version of Itokin Park‘s Astronaut sofubi! VP’s Jack Muramatsu kindly explains aContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Vinyl Pulse’s 10th Anniversary Exclusive Astronaut from Itokin Park…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The GID King Negora w/Glitter Guts from BLObPUS x Max Toy Co…
BLObPUS has teamed up with none other than Max Toy Co for his latest one-off custom release, proudly presenting the GID King Negora with Glitter Guts! Produced in BLObPUS’ signature glow soft vinyl, the 9″ tall beast has been treated to a swathe of neon pastel sprays with black and pink spot detailing, coming completeContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The GID King Negora w/Glitter Guts from BLObPUS x Max Toy Co…”
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