As 2014 comes to an end, Rich over at Mutant Vinyl Hardcore has decided to finish up strong with one last monster from the depths, proud presenting the “Toxic Goldfish” Toxigon! Produced in a bright orange soft vinyl, the lumbering beast has been treated to a paint app that pays homage to the vintage toysContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Toxic Goldfish” Toxigon from Mutant Vinyl Hardcore…”
Category Archives: sofubi
MAN-E-NEWS// The Elegab December lottery sales…
Regular as clockwork, Elegab is proud to reveal that his lottery sales for December are now live! Once again, a total of 3 figures are up for grabs this month; all-new creation Hedogon in a clear blue soft vinyl with neon/metallic sprays for just 8,600yen ($73), the awesome smog monster Hedoronchaku, cast in a clear vinyl with metallic sprays andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Elegab December lottery sales…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Konatsuya x Medicom Toy’s “Gakki-Kun” Vinyl Artist Gacha Series 1…
Joining the previously featured Emerian, Centaur Wrestler and Gakki-Kun, Medicom Toy have revealed the fourth and final figure for their newly established Vinyl Gacha Artist: Series 1, the adorable Kappa-Chan from Konatsuya! Similar to the other figures in the series, theKaneko Yowohei sculpted mini stands at just under 2.5″ tall, coming in a selection of 5 different blind-baggedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Konatsuya x Medicom Toy’s “Gakki-Kun” Vinyl Artist Gacha Series 1…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Joseph Harmon’s Vampirass sofubi prototype revealed…
Having dabbled with sofubi through contributions to Rampage Toys’ Gachapon Goblin series, illustrator Joseph Harmon has just revealed a work-in-progress prototype of his first full-scale figure, Vampirass! Whilst details on the piece are still thin on the ground, the released image suggests that the bikini clad vamp will stand upwards of 6″ tall, coming with articulation inContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Joseph Harmon’s Vampirass sofubi prototype revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Lamé” UltraUamou sofubi mini from Uamou…
Uamou are proud to reveal that their officially Tsuburaya-licensed UltraUamou mini has received an all-new colorway just in time for the holidays! Standing at around 3″ tall, the 2 part figure has been produced in a dazzling silver lamé soft vinyl this time around, complete with masked Ultraman-style red sprays, inset eyes and a clearContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Lamé” UltraUamou sofubi mini from Uamou…”
MAN-E-NEWS// PicoPico x Medicom Toy’s “Gakki-Kun” Vinyl Artist Gacha Series 1…
Joining the previously featured “Emerian” from Mee Mei and “Centaur Wrestler” from Zarigani Works, Medicom Toy have secured yet another figure for their newly established Vinyl Gacha Artist: Series 1, this time around taking on popular Japanese TV show character and internet meme, Gakki-Kun! Similar to both Emerian and the Centaur, the PicoPico sculpted mini standsContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// PicoPico x Medicom Toy’s “Gakki-Kun” Vinyl Artist Gacha Series 1…”
MAN-E-NEWS// VideoVomit’s debut kaiju “CZERNOBOG” unveiled…
Up and coming toy customiser Videov0mit has just unveiled the prototype for his debut sofubi, CZERNOBOG! Designed by Videov0mit and digitally sculpted by iamscumbag, the towering 9″ of sub-aquatic terror cherry picks choice elements from both classic kaiju and cult horror, featuring 4 tentacle-like arms, a finned robotic torso, skull chest piece and a creepy, teeth clenched, shark-like head.Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// VideoVomit’s debut kaiju “CZERNOBOG” unveiled…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Bukimi Blasters’ Bukimi Kun sofubi revealed…
Having had a huge amount of success with his debut sofubi, the Evil Demon, Shigeo Endo over at Bukimi Blasters has wasted no time in getting to work on a follow-up, the super-gross Bukimi Kun! Whilst details on the figure are still forthcoming, it would appear that it will be considerably smaller than the Evil Demon,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Bukimi Blasters’ Bukimi Kun sofubi revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Oozeball sofubi wax prototypes revealed…
With the sofubi Oozeball preorder proving to be a huge success last month, we thought we’d give those early adopters of the figure a little update on its progress. Having been recast in wax and retooled for jointing over the past week, the ball is now in the hands of the factory over in Japan for theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Oozeball sofubi wax prototypes revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Rampage Studios’ Holday Extravaganza online sale…
With Rampage Studios‘ Holiday Extravaganza event proving to be a huge success this past Friday, owner Jon Malmstedt has revealed that only a smattering of figures remain for general sales. All currently available in the Rampage Toys store right here, we bring you a quick rundown of exactly what’s on offer… Rampage x Konatsuya “Kubiros”- Rampage’sContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Rampage Studios’ Holday Extravaganza online sale…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Army Green” Rancid Raptor from James Groman x Lulubell Toys…
Having made brief appearances at both NYCC and Designer Con over the past couple of months, James Groman‘s follow-up to Rotten Rexx, the Rancid Raptor, has finally made his debut online! Designed and sculpted by Groman and produced by Grody Shogun, the 3.5″ sofubi mini has been cast in an unpainted “Army Green” soft vinyl forContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Army Green” Rancid Raptor from James Groman x Lulubell Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Skull Toys’ DOCK ‘n ROLL “Clear Ver” sofubi…
Having seen a limited release at Designer Con 2014 last month, Skull Toys are proud to reveal that their DOCK ‘n ROLL sofubi is now available to purchase online! Standing at around 5″ tall with 4 points of articulation, the soft vinyl figure comes complete with 2 additional, fully interchangeable heads. Whilst the DCon exclusiveContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Skull Toys’ DOCK ‘n ROLL “Clear Ver” sofubi…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “BLObPUS Paint Ver.” Barabaran and Cosmegira GID Set…
Hot on the heals of the recent Cobra Ningen release, BLObPUS is proud to reveal that he’s teamed up with Yamomark for yet another round of open-run sales, proudly presenting the Barabaran and Cosmegira GID Set! Both produced in BLObPUS’ signature glow in the dark vinyl, the pair have been treated to a number of contrastingContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “BLObPUS Paint Ver.” Barabaran and Cosmegira GID Set…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The MonstreHero “Stegoforest” sofubi micro-run…
Artist Jesse Narens has teamed up with the guys over at MonstreHero for the latest edition of his debut sofubi, Stegoforest! Standing at around 5″ tall and coming with 3 points of articulation, the nature loving dino has been cast in a slime green soft vinyl this time around, coming with a plethora of brown, grey andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The MonstreHero “Stegoforest” sofubi micro-run…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Rampage Toys’ Ultrakaiju Series “Aboras” test shot teased…
Having seen a huge amount of success with Jamira over the past 6 months, Jon Malmstedt over at Rampage Toys has revealed that a second entry into the officially Tsuburaya-licensed Ultrakaiju Series will be making an appearance early next year! Taking on Ultraman’s dino-kaiju “Aboras” this time around, it would appear that the mono-horned beastContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Rampage Toys’ Ultrakaiju Series “Aboras” test shot teased…”
MAN-E-NEWS// One-off custom Maxx Bots from Buildbots…
Artist Will Long aka Buildbots has taken on Max Toy Co‘s Maxx Bots for his latest round of one-off customs! Utilising both bat-ear and mohican variants of the 2-part sofubi mini, the pair have been treated to Will’s instantly recognisable blend of kit-bashed found objects and meticulous weathered paint detail, both coming complete with all-newContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// One-off custom Maxx Bots from Buildbots…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Leo Sofubi Bouya’s new “Guzo Taboo Kaiju” revealed…
Having had a huge amount of success with his debut sofubi, the Guzo Taboo Kaiju, Leo Sofubi Bouya has been hard at work on a follow-up! Featuring the same unique, snake-like body of the original, the massive 13″ tall figure comes complete with an all-new pair of elongated arms, open palm and fit-clenched hands, plusContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Leo Sofubi Bouya’s new “Guzo Taboo Kaiju” revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Rampage x Bukimi Blasters “Evil Demon” for the Rampage Studios Holiday Extravaganza…
Jon Malmstedt over at Rampage Toys is getting in the Christmas spirit as he prepares for the latest show over at Rampage Studios, the Holiday Extravaganza! Opening it’s doors at the Tokyo-based gallery space this Friday, December 5th at 7pm, the event is set to play host to a whole slew of different toys, including worksContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Rampage x Bukimi Blasters “Evil Demon” for the Rampage Studios Holiday Extravaganza…”
MAN-E-NEWS// DeathCat Toys’ Oni Mira sofubi prototype revealed…
Hot on the heals of their recent Kaibutsu Series run – of which a couple of sets can still be found right here – DeathCat Toys have once again teamed up with KtoKto for an all-new finger puppet style release, Oni Mira! Conceived by DeathCat’s Johan Ulrich and sculpted by KtoKto, the demonic mummy has been heavily inspiredContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// DeathCat Toys’ Oni Mira sofubi prototype revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “BLObPUS paint version” Cobra Ningen from BLObPUS x Dream Rocket…
The mighty BLObPUS takes on yet another figure from Dream Rocket‘s “Human” series for his latest round of lottery sales, proudly presenting the Cobra Ningen “BLObPUS paint version”! Standing at around 8″ tall and coming with 3 points of articulation, the anthropomorphic beast has once agaoin been produced in BLObPUS’ signature GID soft vinyl, coming with a multitudeContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “BLObPUS paint version” Cobra Ningen from BLObPUS x Dream Rocket…”
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