With his first round of “Monster” sofubi minis already proving to be a huge success, Japanese artist KtoKto has just revealed that a second wave is about to head into production! Inspired by a mix of both classic monster designs and 80s Japanese horror toys – including the iconic MaBa Zombies – this second batch once again featuresContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// KtoKto’s Monster Series: Wave 2 sofubi minis revealed…”
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MAN-E-NEWS// The Dol Roffo “Jellyfish Dokugan” and more from BLObPUS…
BLObPUS has teamed up with amigurumi (knitting) artist Dol Roffo for his latest release, the Jellyfish Dokugans! Coming cast in a glow-in-the-dark soft vinyl, the mid-sized kaiju has been treated to subtle pink and blue sprays from BLObPUS, coming complete with a stunning crocheted “jellyfish” head pieces from Roffo. Currently up for grabs via lottery throughContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Dol Roffo “Jellyfish Dokugan” and more from BLObPUS…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Geek Life x SEGA’s Space Harrier “Mammoth” sofubi…
With their “Aggar” Altered Beast sofubi now seeing 2 sell-out colorways, the guys behind retro apparel brand Geek Life have finally unleashed the second figure in the officially licensed Sega Retro Game Sofbi Collection- the “Mammoth” enemy from 1985 shooter Space Harrier! A near-perfect rendition of the iconic cycloptic mammal in soft vinyl, the Yamada Masami sculpted figure stands atContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Geek Life x SEGA’s Space Harrier “Mammoth” sofubi…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The open-preorder “GID” Alien sofubi from Super7 x Secret Base…
Having seen 2 limited releases over the past few months, the officially licensed Alien sofubi from Super7 is set to return for an open “glow-in-the-dark” edition this weekend! Collaboratively produced alongside Secret Base, the 4.5″ tall figure has been designed and sculpted to look like a classic Poppy sofubi mini, this time around cast in a GID soft vinylContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The open-preorder “GID” Alien sofubi from Super7 x Secret Base…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Yamomark’s blank “Flesh” Yamobazooka kaiju from Monster Kolor…
The guys over at Monster Kolor have just secured another blank exclusive for all you customisers out there, the “Flesh” Yamobazooka from Yamomark! Standing at around 9″ tall and coming with 4 points of articulation, the figure has been produced in – you guessed it – an unpainted flesh-toned soft vinyl this time around. Currently availableContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Yamomark’s blank “Flesh” Yamobazooka kaiju from Monster Kolor…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The MechaVirus x Scumbags and Superstars “Glitter” Skull Chiefs…
The guys over at apparel brand Scumbags & Superstars have teamed up with MechaVirus for a special micro-run of custom “Glitter” Skull Chiefs! Standing at around 4″ tall (a little larger than a baseball), the mascot head figures have been cast in a silver glitter filled soft vinyl this time around, each coming with a multitude of unique metallic sprays,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The MechaVirus x Scumbags and Superstars “Glitter” Skull Chiefs…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Miscreation Toys’ post-DCon Autopsy Baby sale…
Having returned safely from Designer Con over the weekend, Jeremi Rimel of Miscreation Toys has just uploaded his store with a huge selection of leftovers! Featuring unpainted marbled micro-runs of Gergle and the Zombie Staple Baby in both “Candy Corn Puke” and “Fallout” colorways, as well as the previously posted banana yellow Zombie GMO Baby, theseContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Miscreation Toys’ post-DCon Autopsy Baby sale…”
MAN-E-NEWS// New Nenne, Maman and Nezumi sofubi from Cherri Polly…
Up and coming sofubi artist Cherri Polly have just revealed that they’ll be filling their online store with a whole host of new goodies later this Friday, November 14th! Featuring 2 new versions of mini cat and mouse duo Maman and Nezumi; a “Tortoiseshell/Golden”, coming with orange and black sprays on white vinyl for $70, andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// New Nenne, Maman and Nezumi sofubi from Cherri Polly…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “BogBat” Ultrus Bog sofubi from Skinner…
As if news of the Lulubell Toys sale wasn’t enough, Skinner has revealed that he will also be dropping his remaining Designer Con 2014 exclusives in the Critical Hit store at Noon PST today (11/11)! Whilst we’re still unsure as to exactly what will be on offer – we’re hoping for a Morgogg or two ourselvesContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “BogBat” Ultrus Bog sofubi from Skinner…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Lulubell Toys’ Designer Con 2014 leftover sale…
Unable to make it to Designer Con 2014 over the weekend? Then don’t fret, as the guys over at Lulubell Toys now have just loaded up a whole slew of leftovers in their online store! Whilst the complete list is simply too large to list here, highlights we will mention include neon green and pinkContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Lulubell Toys’ Designer Con 2014 leftover sale…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Radioactive Uppercut’s Bite-Size RR sofubi coming soon…
Originally revealed as a finished clay proto way back in December of last year, the second entry into the Radioactive Rumblers series – the undead wolfman known as Bite Size – is now finally nearing the last stages of production! Designed by Radioactive Uppercut‘s John Santagada and sculpted by the ‘titan of the Collectible Toy Industry’, Jean St.Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Radioactive Uppercut’s Bite-Size RR sofubi coming soon…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Max Toy Co’s Mushroom and Ringo Racoon prototypes at Design Fiesta 40…
Joining One-Up and their Kumaboku proto, Max Toy Co were also on-hand at Design Fiesta 40 over the weekend with a couple of new figures ready for production! A follow-up to Teresa Chiba’s Kibunadon, the provisionally titled “Mushroom” (left) is set to become the latest figure to feature in Max Toy’s ongoing “Kaiju Gals” series, withContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Max Toy Co’s Mushroom and Ringo Racoon prototypes at Design Fiesta 40…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Pico Pico’s Kumaboku prototype for One-Up at Design Fiesta 40…
Whilst inevitably there was a huge selection of new toys to buy at Design Fiesta 40 over the weekend, the event also played host to a number of never-before-seen prototypes, the first of which that we’ll be covering coming in the form of this breathtaking new sofubi from One-Up… Kumaboku! Designed and sculpted for the Japanese retailer byContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Pico Pico’s Kumaboku prototype for One-Up at Design Fiesta 40…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Secretoy’s Cinema Monster test-shot revealed…
Originally revealed as a near finished clay proto back in June, Splurrt‘s debut release under his new Secretoy brand – the Cinema Monster – has just been spotted as a vinyl test shot! On display at the Rampage Toys Design Fiesta 40 booth this weekend, the awesome mid-large size kaiju draws inspiration from the golden ageContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Secretoy’s Cinema Monster test-shot revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Skinner’s Morgogg the Whispering Prince sofubi revealed…
Continuing his onslaught of new toys this week, Skinner has just revealed yet another upcoming vinyl figure in the works, the “whispering prince” Morgogg! Taking on a more traditional kaiju aesthetic than both Sextopigon and Lolgolth Gnazgoroth, the large-size figure has been designed by Skinner with sculpting duties once again handed over to the hugely talented David Arshawsky– the originalContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Skinner’s Morgogg the Whispering Prince sofubi revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Den-Tetsu-Jin and Cult Ball sofubi from Kikake Toy…
In lieu of Design Fiesta 40 and Designer Con 2014 this weekend, the guys over at Kikake Toy have decided to offer up a few new items in their online store for those unable to attend the events! Featuring the debut of an all-new “Iron” mini – the Thomas the Tank Engine inspired Den-Tetsu-Jin –Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Den-Tetsu-Jin and Cult Ball sofubi from Kikake Toy…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Toy Art Gallery at Designer Con 2014…
Toy Art Gallery have just announced their huge line-up for Designer Con 2014 this weekend, featuring a slew of brand-new releases, exclusive editions from some of their favourite artists, new apparel, production toys, and more! Whilst the list is way too long to include here, the many, many highlights include the pictured Yugla from Scarecrowoven, MaskedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Toy Art Gallery at Designer Con 2014…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The DCon exclusive Autopsy Zombie GMO Babies from Miscreation Toys…
Whilst Jeremi Rimmel over at Miscreation Toys will have a number of different Autopsy Baby releases planned across both days of Designer Con this weekend, it’s the recently revealed Autopsy Zombie GMO Babies that have caught our attention- just ripe enough to eat! Well, maybe not… Produced in a bright yellow vinyl and treated toContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The DCon exclusive Autopsy Zombie GMO Babies from Miscreation Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Skinner x Unbox Industries’ “Sextopigon” vinyl figure announced…
Whilst the incredible Lolgolth Gnazgoroth is still to see an official release, Skinner has already set about working on a new figure that’ll push producers Unbox Industries even further than before, introducing the mighty Sextopigon! Designed by Skinner and sculpted by David Arshawsky – the original designer/sculptor of the original TMNT line and Skinner’s recent Lurker minis –Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Skinner x Unbox Industries’ “Sextopigon” vinyl figure announced…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The DCon exclusive MOTULOS playset from DeathCat Toys x Nerdone…
DeathCat Toys and Nerdone have just revealed that their collaborative “Nekos in My Pocket” playset will be returning for Designer Con 2014 courtesy of Toy Art Gallery! Featuring the MOTU/Neclos inspired MOTULOS castle in an orange soft vinyl with dark orange and brown sprays, this has once again been joined by a DeathCat keshi companion, coming in a choiceContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The DCon exclusive MOTULOS playset from DeathCat Toys x Nerdone…”
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