Realising that one of the most common yokai in Japanese folk lore – the tsukumogami* known as Karakasa – has seen surprisingly few renditions in toy form, Science Patrol have decided to redress the balance with their very own take on the cycloptic umbrella ghost! Pictured here as a finished wax prototype, the little guyContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Science Patrol’s “Karakasa” sofubi prototype revealed…”
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MAN-E-NEWS// The “Sterling North” and “Rascal Raccoon” World Masterpiece Theatre sofubi from Mirock Toy x Medicom Toy…
Mirock Toy have teamed up with Medicom for their latest officially licensed series, this time around taking on Nippon Animation’s classic 70’s anime, World Masterpiece Theatre. Kicking things off with a bang, the guys have decided to focus on one of the most popular cartoons in the series, “Rascal Raccoon”, an adaption of iconic authorContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Sterling North” and “Rascal Raccoon” World Masterpiece Theatre sofubi from Mirock Toy x Medicom Toy…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Hellopike’s custom one-off “Mini Unchiman and His Septic Tank”…
Joining a whole slew of new works in his store, artist Hellopike dishes up one of the most inspired sofubi one-offs we’ve seen in a long time, the hilarious “Mini Unchiman and His Septic Tank” custom mash-up! Featuring a Max Toy “Kaiju Tank” with a removable Paul Kaiju “Unchiman” gacha mounted on the back turret with magnets, the stunningContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Hellopike’s custom one-off “Mini Unchiman and His Septic Tank”…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Awesome Toy x Slave One’s “FAKE BARON Vs. Duo Gero” Battle Set…
Originally teased here a couple of weeks back, we can now bring you details of Awesome Toy‘s first “Battle Set” in-full… FAKE BARON Vs. Duo Gero! For those that missed our first post, the guys kindly share a little background about the project… “Imagine Fake Baron is a real tv show, whereby in each episode Fake Baron willContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Awesome Toy x Slave One’s “FAKE BARON Vs. Duo Gero” Battle Set…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Medicom Toy exclusive “Aboras” Ultra Kaiju from Rampage Toys…
Ahead of both Pigumon and the Red king making their “Rampage Ultra Kaiju” debut over the next few weeks, the second figure in the official, Tsuburaya-licensed series – Aboras – is set to receive his second outing this month as a Medicom Toy exclusive! Designed/sculpted by Rampage Toy‘s Jon Malmstedt and produced by Marmit, theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Medicom Toy exclusive “Aboras” Ultra Kaiju from Rampage Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Medicom exclusive “Nannou” sofubi from Delta Vinyl…
Releasing at Mandarake‘s Siryosei Expo a couple of weeks back, the debut sofubi from promising newcomers Delta Vinyl – fun looking Nannou – has just received its first worldwide release as a Medicom Toy exclusive! Standing at around 6.5″ tall and coming with 4 points of articulation, the beast has been produced in a GID softContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Medicom exclusive “Nannou” sofubi from Delta Vinyl…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Zinkeshi” Zinewolf sofubi from Hateball…
Born out of his love for M.U.S.C.L.E and custom mini figures, Justin Jewett over at Hateball has prepared a very special toy release, the “Zinkeshi” Zinewolf sofubi! Produced in the classic keshi gomu flesh-tone, the 8″ tall soft vinyl figure – complete with a magnetically attached mask (not pictured) – comes packed with an all-newContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Zinkeshi” Zinewolf sofubi from Hateball…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Medicom exclusive “Requiemer of Sun and Death” sofubi from GEEK!..
Having debuted at Mandarake‘s Siryosei Expo a few weeks back, the jaw-dropping “Requiemer of Sun and Death” from GEEK! has finally seen it’s first general release this week as a Medicom Toy exclusive! Designed by GEEK! and sculpted by Pico Pico, the figure – inspired by the Aztec’s”Xolotl” stone motif – stands at a gargantuanContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Medicom exclusive “Requiemer of Sun and Death” sofubi from GEEK!..”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Legion of Doom sofubi from Medicom Toy…
Nearing the end of yet another month in the world of toys can mean only one thing- a whole host of new Medicom Toy exclusives! Once again offering up way more than we could ever feature in one day, we’ll instead be giving you guys the lowdown on the best releases throughout the rest of theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Legion of Doom sofubi from Medicom Toy…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Cheap Toy” one-off sofubi from Bukimi Blasters…
Shigeo Endo over at Bukimi Blasters is proud to announce the arrival of his latest one-off “Cheap Toy” sale! Featuring a total of 8 completely unique custom figures, each come with a number of mixed vinyl from both “Evil Demon” and “Bukimi Kun” releases, including clear, blue, pink and yellow blanks, hand painted parts and headsContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Cheap Toy” one-off sofubi from Bukimi Blasters…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Alien “Earth” and Miss Mysterious “Willard” sofubi from Secret Base…
Secret Base are proud to reveal not 1, but 2 new releases in their online store this weekend. First up, we have the return of the “Alien” Ooze-It bootleg in a stunning “Earth” colorway. Originally unveiled back in March, the latest edition has been produced in a glitter infused clear blue vinyl with simple metallicContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Alien “Earth” and Miss Mysterious “Willard” sofubi from Secret Base…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Zollmen’s Fancy Train 2 sofubi preorder…
Originally debuting back in September of last year, Zollmen‘s creepy-cute Fancy Train sofubi minis have returned for their second colorway! Featuring a total of 3 different sets alongside the main engine/driver figure, each come complete with 2 miniaturised Fancy Toy characters and an unpainted, interlocking carriage to house them in. Priced at just 5,200yen ($44) for the train and 7,800yenContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Zollmen’s Fancy Train 2 sofubi preorder…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Disarticulators x Rampage Toys’ “Galactic Teleportation: Wave 2” Oozeball sofubi announced…
Originally making an appearance at Superfestival 68 back in April, The Disarticulators are proud to reveal that a second wave of “Galactic Teleportation” Oozeballs from Rampage Toys will be dropping soon! Produced in a squishy clear matt soft vinyl, the Tru:Tek-designed, Zectron-sculpted “squeaky toy” has been treated to a mesmerising mix of pink and gold sprays with neon greenContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Disarticulators x Rampage Toys’ “Galactic Teleportation: Wave 2” Oozeball sofubi announced…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Underworld Toy x Maruyama Gangu “RED SKULL” sofubi…
Up and coming sofubi producers Underworld Toy are proud to unveil their debut release, the Maruyama Gangu “Red Skull”! Utilising the moulds from Tenyo’s 1970’s “Skull” figure, the 4″ tall piece has been reproduced by Underworld complete with articulated jaw, coming painted in a mix of sprays and washes to resemble Captain America’s arch-nemesis, Red Skull. LimitedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Underworld Toy x Maruyama Gangu “RED SKULL” sofubi…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Orange Lava” Rose Vampire sofubi from Super7…
“The Rose Vampire, defender of the Earth once again rises from underground, like a vein of molten lava burning deep within the planet’s core…” Super7 are proud to reveal that Josh Herbolsheimer’s Rose Vampire sofubi is set to return next week in a gorgeous “Orange Lava” colorway! Cast in Super7’s signature translucent orange vinyl andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Orange Lava” Rose Vampire sofubi from Super7…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Elegab’s May lottery sales…
Yep, it’s already that time of the month again… time for the latest round of Elegab lottery sales! Offering up a total of 3 different figures this time around – school monster “Gakkon”, produced in a black vinyl with metallic sprays, tornado beast “Tatumakira”, coming cast in a clear green vinyl with pink, blue and yellow sprays,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Elegab’s May lottery sales…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Clear with Guts” Errants sofubi from UhOh Toys…
Aaron Arel over at UhOh Toys is proud to reveal that he’ll have a fresh batch of “Clear with Guts” Errants sofubi up for grabs later this week! Featuring all 3 2.5″ tall designs; a scientist owl, a cowboy bull and a space faring lizard, the adorable 2 part figures have been produced in a clear soft vinylContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Clear with Guts” Errants sofubi from UhOh Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// New Jinmen-jū (Human-faced Beast) sofubi from Uzumark…
Elusive sofubi producers Uzumark are proud to reveal that their highly sought after Jinmen-jū (Human-faced Beast) figure will be returning for a limited online release very soon! Featuring 2 new colorways this time around; black with a red rub and tan with green and purple sprays, the pair both feature an as-yet-unrevealed new skull sculpt thatContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// New Jinmen-jū (Human-faced Beast) sofubi from Uzumark…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Woebegone Mamilla sofubi from Psycho Scimitar…
Originally revealed as a finished clay sculpt back way back in December of last year, Alex Gavryushenko over at Brooklyn based toy and apparel brand Psycho Scimitar is proud to reveal that his awesome debut sofubi is fianlly read for production! Entitled “Woebegone Mamilla” (the miserable nipple!) or Woebi for short, the crazy looking aquatic kaiju stands at around 7″-8″ tall,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Woebegone Mamilla sofubi from Psycho Scimitar…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Loch Ness Monster “1st Painted Edition” sofubi from Awesome Toy…
Hot on the heals of the limited “Gree Ness Vs. Ness Solo” Design Fiesta 41 release over the weekend, the guys over at Awesome Toy are proud to reveal that their Loch Ness Monster sofubi is now finally available in it’s first official painted colorway! Inspired by easily the most obscure and hard to obtain figureContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Loch Ness Monster “1st Painted Edition” sofubi from Awesome Toy…”
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