Jon Malmstedt over at Rampage Toys has just revealed one of many exclusives he’ll be unleashing upon the Rampage x Tru:Tek NYCC booth (#208) in just a couple of weeks time, the “Purple” Lab Mice sofubi minis! Designed and sculpted by Splurrt and produced by Jon in Japan, the trio of 3″ creepy critters have been cast inContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The NYCC ’14 exclusive Lab Mice sofubi from Rampage Toys x Splurrt…”
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MAN-E-NEWS// Toy Kulture x Paulus Hyu’s “Popcon” Sleepwalker sofubi lottery…
Unveiled in finished prototype form at Popcon Asia this weekend, Paulus Hyu‘s long awaited Sleepwalker sofubi is finally making its debut in the form of a custom painted run by Toy Kulture’s Indra Gunawan! Based on Hyu’s signature “Nimbus” French bulldog design, the Chauskoskis sculpted/Kurobokan produced figure stands at around 6″ tall, coming complete with articulation in both the neckContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Toy Kulture x Paulus Hyu’s “Popcon” Sleepwalker sofubi lottery…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Yamomark’s Vaiaguras [BLObPUS Paint Ver]…
BLObPUS has let loose on yet another Yamomark figure for his latest open-run release, proudly presenting the Vaiaguras [BLObPUS Paint Ver]! Produced in what appears to be a GID soft vinyl, the impressive 9″ long figure has been treated to the artist’s signature metallic and black accented sprays. Available to preorder until Sunday, September 28thContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Yamomark’s Vaiaguras [BLObPUS Paint Ver]…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Street Fighter II sofubi from Dune x Capcom…
Originally unveiled in unpainted flesh vinyl at Wonderfestival back in July, the first batch of figures in the officially licensed Street Fighter II Sofubi Series are now finally up for grabs! Created for Japanese retro-lifestyle brand Dune, the first wave of figures consists of 3 different characters from the brawler’s original starting line-up – Ryu, KenContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Street Fighter II sofubi from Dune x Capcom…”
MAN-E-NEWS// James Groman’s Rotten Rexx “Idol” omake revealed…
James Groman has just revealed a rather special little extra that’ll come packaged with the recently announced “Ultimate Color” Rotten Rexx preorder… a mystical “Idol” omake that is said to bring the undead beast to life! Standing at around 2.25″ and coming cast in soft vinyl, the little guy is likely to become a featureContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// James Groman’s Rotten Rexx “Idol” omake revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Hedoronchaku kaiju from Elegab…
Elegab is proud to present the arrival of his latest kaiju creation, the stunning Hedornchaku! The artist’s latest take on the classic “Hedoro” (sludge) style monster, the impressive cycloptic sculpt stands at around 9″ tall, coming with articulation in the head, neck and tentacles. Debuting via the usual lottery system on the Elegab blog rightContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Hedoronchaku kaiju from Elegab…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Light Green” unpainted Evil Demon sofubi from Bukimi Blasters…
Hot off the heals of last week’s sellout debut release (here), Shigeo Endo over at Bukimi Blasters is proud to reveal that he’ll be unleashing a fresh batch of Evil Demon sofubi online this week! Standing at 5.5″ tall with 3 points of articulation, the highly sought after figure will be up for grabs unpainted this timeContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Light Green” unpainted Evil Demon sofubi from Bukimi Blasters…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Killer Ketchup” Mini Cheestroyer sofubi from Bad Teeth Comics…
Bad Teeth Comics are proud to reveal that their Mini Cheestroyer sofubi has just received an all-new painted run, the “Killer Ketchup” edition! Standing at around 4.7″ tall and coming with 3 points of articulation, the Unbox Industries produced figure has been cast in a flesh colored soft vinyl this time around (with one GIDContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Killer Ketchup” Mini Cheestroyer sofubi from Bad Teeth Comics…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Bunnybear Fighter” sofubi micros from Makoto Hidaka × Rampage Toys…
Japanese illustrator Makoto Hidaka has teamed up with Rampage Toys for the release of his first ever sofubi, the adorable Bunnybear Fighter! Based on a character created by the artist, the 2″ soft vinyl micro has been sculpted and produced by Rampage’s Jon Malmstedt in what appears to be in an open-bottom finger puppet style. MakingContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Bunnybear Fighter” sofubi micros from Makoto Hidaka × Rampage Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Paul Kaiju’s “Powered” Boss Carrion teased…
Never one to rest on his laurels, the mighty Paul Kaiju has already started to give us a glimpse into what we can expect in 2015… starting with this jaw-dropping “Powered” Boss Carrion teaser! Whilst the above pic is all we have to go on at present, it would appear that the figure will largelyContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Paul Kaiju’s “Powered” Boss Carrion teased…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Splurrt’s life-size Cadaver Twin for TAG’s Halloween show…
Splurrt has just revealed that his Cadaver Twin sofubi will be the latest figure to get the life-size treatment courtesy of Toy Art Gallery! Created for the upcoming Halloween show at the gallery space, the hideous creation is currently being fabricated in fibre glass, standing at a lofty 30″ tall- 5 times the original’s size.Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Splurrt’s life-size Cadaver Twin for TAG’s Halloween show…”
MAN-E-NEWS// “Swamp” Heathrow and more from Frank Kozik…
Frank Kozik has just revealed that the latest Heathrow sofubi, the “Swamp” edition, will be touching down in his store today (9/17) at Noon PST! Standing at around 6″ of green soft vinyl, the figure has been treated to a mix of black/white sprays and hand painted detailing. Presumably limited to 30 signed and numbered figures,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// “Swamp” Heathrow and more from Frank Kozik…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Geek Life x SEGA’s Space Harrier “Mammoth” sofubi revealed…
With the recently released Altered Beast “Aggar” figure proving to be a huge success, the guys behind retro apparel brand Geek Life have wasted no time in getting to work on the second figure in the officially licensed Sega Retro Game Sofbi Collection- taking on 1985 shooter Space Harrier’s “Mammoth” boss! A near-perfect rendition ofContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Geek Life x SEGA’s Space Harrier “Mammoth” sofubi revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Ummikko’s one-off custom “Koningu” sofubi revealed…
Monkey 3000 over at Ummikko is proud to reveal that his debut sofubi “Koningu” will be returning soon for a round of one-off customs! Produced in what appears to be a black soft vinyl, the 5.5″ primate has been limited to just 5 pieces this time around, each coming with a selection of unique multi-hued sprays andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Ummikko’s one-off custom “Koningu” sofubi revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// G.R.U.P Toyworks’ “Rimey” sofubi customs revealed…
Having announced their debut sofubi “Rimey” back in July, the guys behind G.R.U.P Design Works have just revealed a number of customs ahead of the figures release next month! Sculpted by none other than Kenth Toy Works, the adorable 3.5″ mummy has been taken on by some of Japan’s leading toy artists, including Touma, Uky Daydreamer,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// G.R.U.P Toyworks’ “Rimey” sofubi customs revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Rose Edition” Bastard and Fortune Uamou sofubi…
Uamou‘s latest figure, Bastard, has just received its first coloured vinyl release in a beautiful Rose pink! Dropping alongside a matching “Rose” Fortune Uamou, the pair are currently available in both the Uamou Atelier shop and online, with the 2.75″ tall Bastard available either blank for 1,800yen ($17) or with a painted mouth for 2,000yen ($19) and the FortuneContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Rose Edition” Bastard and Fortune Uamou sofubi…”
MAN-E-NEWS// James Groman x Lulubell Toys’ “Ultimate Color Edition” Rotten Rexx preorder…
After almost a year since its debut at NYCC ’13, James Groman and Lulubell Toys‘ humungous Rotten Rexx sofubi is finally set to receive its first ever painted colorway! Entitled the “Ultimate Color Edition”, it would appear the paint scheme has been based on Groman’s own “Ultimate Rexx” custom seen at the Lulubell Toys DCon ’13 booth,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// James Groman x Lulubell Toys’ “Ultimate Color Edition” Rotten Rexx preorder…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Nerdone x DeathCat Toys’ NYCC exclusive GID “Nekos in My Pocket” playset revealed…
Originally teased here a few weeks back, DeathCat Toys x Nerdone‘s NYCC exclusive “Nekos in My Pocket” playset has finally been revealed in full! As hinted at in our original post, this new version is set to follow the same template as the original release, coming complete with Nerdone’s M.O.T.U.L.O.S castle cast in a GID sofubiContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Nerdone x DeathCat Toys’ NYCC exclusive GID “Nekos in My Pocket” playset revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// M1GO “Woo” and “Garamon” one-off customs from Gorgoloid…
Barry Allen aka Gorgoloid has taken on 2 of M1GO’s “Woo” and “Garamon” kaiju for his latest round of one-off customs! With Woo standing at around 9″ tall and Garamon 7″, the pair have both been produced in a flesh Japanese soft vinyl, coming complete with a number of neon metallic Monster Kolor sprays andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// M1GO “Woo” and “Garamon” one-off customs from Gorgoloid…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Evil Demon” sofubi from Bukimi Blasters…
Shigeo Endo of new Japanese toy company Bukimi Blasters is proud to announce details of his debut release, the Evil Demon sofubi! Standing at around 6″ tall and coming with 3 points of articulation, the neo-kaiju beast has been produced in a light green soft vinyl for it’s initial outing, coming with a mix of vintage Tokyo-inspiredContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Evil Demon” sofubi from Bukimi Blasters…”
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