Whilst he unfortunately won’t be attending the event this year, Jon Malmstedt over at Rampage Toys has revealed that he’ll have a whole slew of exclusive pieces up for grabs at ToyCon UK next month! Joining a limited micro-run of Rotten-X’s inspired by a certain “organic” superhero – more on those very soon – JonContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Rampage Toys’ ToyCon UK exclusives teased…”
Category Archives: sofubi
MAN-E-NEWS// Medicom Toy’s “Batman” and “Deathlock” for the DC Comics Retro Sofubi Collection…
With the “Boy Wonder” Robin receiving a release as part of the ongoing DC Comics-licensed Retro Sofubi Collection earlier in the year (check him out here), creators Medicom Toy are proud to reveal that his partner, the caped crusader Batman, is now finally up for grabs too! Joined by one of our favourite DC anti-heroes,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Medicom Toy’s “Batman” and “Deathlock” for the DC Comics Retro Sofubi Collection…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Max Toy Co’s “Max Boy” sofubi proto revealed…
Mark Nagata over at Max Toy Co is proud to reveal his latest sofubi prototype in full, the adorable Max Boy! A loving tribute to Mark’s son Max, as well as iconic Japanese mascot figures such as Sony Boy, the stunning sofubi mini has been sculpted by none other than Makino-san of TTToy, standing at aroundContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Max Toy Co’s “Max Boy” sofubi proto revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Secret Base’s latest “Ooze-It” sofubi revealed…
It’s been a few months since Secret Base‘s Ooze-It reboot last saw a release, so it came with great pleasure over the weekend to find that an all-new colorway is due for release soon! Produced in what appears to be a glitter-infused clear blue soft vinyl with simple gold sprays, the 10″ figure – cast fromContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Secret Base’s latest “Ooze-It” sofubi revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Mirock Toy’s latest Dr Mirock sofubi revealed in-full…
Originally teased here back in January, Mirock Toy‘s latest – as yet unnamed – entry into the Dr Mirock series has just been revealed as a soft vinyl test shot! The first “real” mid-large sized figure in the highly sought after line, the absolutely breathtaking piece takes a number of elements from the previous releases, seamlessly blending both originallyContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Mirock Toy’s latest Dr Mirock sofubi revealed in-full…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Galaxy People “Bat”, “Cat” and “Dinosaur” sofubi test shots revealed…
Japan-based artist Brian Bunting has just revealed test-shots of 3 upcoming figures from his on-going Galaxy People line! Featuring as-yet-unnamed “Bat”, “Cat” and “Dinosaur” heads as well as an all-new body sculpt, the soft vinyl trio stand at around 4.5″ tall each, coming complete with the standard “arms up” pose as well as articulation in the headContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Galaxy People “Bat”, “Cat” and “Dinosaur” sofubi test shots revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Frank Kozik x BlackBook Toy’s latest “A Clockwork Carrot” figure teased…
Having had continued success with A Clockwork Carrot’s Lil’ Alex and Dim, BlackBook Toy are proud to reveal that they’ve teamed up with Frank Kozik for an all-new addition to the Clockwork Orange-inspired soft vinyl series! Whilst details remain scarce at present, it would appear that the third character in the line will be basedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Frank Kozik x BlackBook Toy’s latest “A Clockwork Carrot” figure teased…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Frankenruge” Oozeball micro-run from Rampage Toys x The Disarticulators…
As if the secret batch of “Stealth” Oozeballs revealed earlier in the week weren’t enough, Jon Malmstedt over at Rampage Toys has been hard at work on yet another hand painted run of the Disarticulators‘ debut sofubi – the Oozeball – proudly presenting the “Frankenruge” edition! Produced in the standard OG super-squishy “Ooze-It” green vinyl,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Frankenruge” Oozeball micro-run from Rampage Toys x The Disarticulators…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Kaijumonster exclusive “Vamp Baron” FAKE BARON micro-run from Awesome Toy…
Joining the slew of previously featured figures from Skull Head Butt and Roughneck:7 amongst others, kaiju blog/show curators Kaijumonster have just unveiled yet another exclusive they’ll have up for grabs at the Dutch Comic Con this weekend, the “Vamp Baron” FAKE BARON micro-run from Awesome Toy! Standing at around 9″ tall and coming with 4Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Kaijumonster exclusive “Vamp Baron” FAKE BARON micro-run from Awesome Toy…”
MAN-E-NEWS// DeathCat Toys’ Elder Demons: Series 2 sculpts revealed in-full…
With the finished wax protos for DeathCat Toys‘ first series of Elder Demons revealed here just last week, creator Johan Ulrich has wasted no time at all in getting to work on Series 2, as he proudly presents both finished sculpts in-full! Featuring the previously revealed hell hound “Cerebus” alongside an all-new, as yet unnamedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// DeathCat Toys’ Elder Demons: Series 2 sculpts revealed in-full…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Cherry” S”K”UM-kun sofubi from BlackBook Toy x Suicidal Tendencies…
The guys over at Blackbook Toy have revealed that their collaborative sofubi with rock band Suicidal Tendencies – S”K”UM-kun – has returned in an all-new “Cherry” colorway! Created as the mascot for the now defunct toy shop ZacPac back in 2011, the figure – loosely based on ST frontman Mike Muir – has been resurrected by Blackbook withContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Cherry” S”K”UM-kun sofubi from BlackBook Toy x Suicidal Tendencies…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Medicom exclusive “Morgogg” and “Ogos” from Skinner…
Hot on the heals of last week’s micro-run release, Skinner‘s awesome “Morgogg” and “Ogos” sofubi return once more for an exclusive drop through Medicom Toy! Designed by Skinner with sculpting duties taken care of by the hugely talented David Arshawsky– the original sculptor of the ’88 TMNT line and Skinner’s recent Lurker minis – the pair stand at aroundContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Medicom exclusive “Morgogg” and “Ogos” from Skinner…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The GID “Mr Melty” sofubi from Buff Monster…
Buff Monster is proud to reveal that his Mr Melty sofubi is returning this week for a special Glow-in-the-Dark release! Featuring both standard and zombie iterations of the 3″ tall figure, the GID duo will be up for grabs painted – with neon pink and green sprays and a gloss finish – or blank, comingContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The GID “Mr Melty” sofubi from Buff Monster…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Toromi-kun (Phase 1) sofubi from Yoshimoto Entertainer x Medicom Toy…
Having already seen a couple of Japan-only drops since it’s debut late last year, the wonderfully strange “Toromi-kun” sofubi from Yoshimoto Entertainer x Medicom Toy has finally received it’s first worldwide release! Whilst the origins of the strange two-faced sculpt remain a little unclear, it would appear that the 6″ tall piece was created as partContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Toromi-kun (Phase 1) sofubi from Yoshimoto Entertainer x Medicom Toy…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Elegab March lottery sales…
It’s quickly coming to the end of yet another month and predictably, we all know what that means- a fresh batch of lottery sales from Elegab! As predicted in our reveal of Tatsumakira just last week, the all-new “natural disaster” monster sees it’s first general release, coming in 2 different colorways for it’s online debut;Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Elegab March lottery sales…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Medicom Toy exclusive “Jyujin Omega” sofubi from GEEK! x One Up…
Making it’s debut at the Osaka Soft Expo over the weekend (check it here), GEEK! x One Up’s Jyujin (Beastman) Omega has just received it’s second release this month as a Medicom Toy exclusive! A follow-up to GEEK!’s original 2013 Jyujin sofubi, the breathtaking piece features a similarly impressive scale, standing at just under 12″Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Medicom Toy exclusive “Jyujin Omega” sofubi from GEEK! x One Up…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Minty Green” Lurkfoot sofubi from Lurk x Toy Art Gallery…
Toy Art Gallery is proud to present their first retail release of Lurk’s LURKFOOT sofubi! Standing at around 9″ tall and featuring articulation in the arms, waist, and feet, the hulking beast has been produced in a beautiful minty green unpainted vinyl for it’s retail debut. Available both online and at the TAG gallery spaceContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Minty Green” Lurkfoot sofubi from Lurk x Toy Art Gallery…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The one-off “Toxie” Shikabane Kaiju from DeathCat Toys x Blood Guts Toys…
Wasting no time since the initial teaser posted just yesterday, Johan Ulrich over at DeathCat Toys has just revealed the first one-off custom Shikabane Kaiju that he’ll have up for grabs soon as part of his collaboration with Blood Guts Toys! Heavily inspired by Playmates’ Toxie action figure from the Toxic Crusaders line, this “ToxicContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The one-off “Toxie” Shikabane Kaiju from DeathCat Toys x Blood Guts Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Raspberry Monster” Vertabrata from BLObPUS…
Hot on the heels of this week’s “Vatundoo” sale, BLObPUS is proud to reveal yet another leftover from last weekend’s Osaka Soft Expo is now up for grabs, the “Raspberry Monster” Vertabrata! Designed by BLObPUS, sculpted by Paul Kaiju and produced by Toy Art Gallery, the stunning piece has been cast in a white softContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Raspberry Monster” Vertabrata from BLObPUS…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Tonite’s “Taro the Immortal” sofubi…
The guys behind new sofubi imprint Tonite are proud to reveal that their debut sofubi from their ongoing “King of Kink” series – “Taro the Immortal” – is now available for overseas sales! Originally produced by well known Kaiju toy shop “Kaiju-Taro”, the figure unfortunately proved unpopular amongst the majority of sofubi collectors at theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Tonite’s “Taro the Immortal” sofubi…”
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