With the previously announced collaborative show with Elegab little over a week away now, Bob Conge aka Plaseebo has just unveiled a number of different customs he’ll have on display! Joining a one-off “Blue Moon” Warui Inu and a whole crew of LED infused Ugly Unicorns, the focal point has got to be the ominouslyContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Bob Conge’s customs for the Elegab x Plaseebo show at Rampage Studios…”
Category Archives: sofubi
MAN-E-NEWS// Rampage Toys’ officially licensed Jamira kaiju teased…
Taking his toy game to a whole new level, Jon Malmstedt over at Rampage Toys has just revealed that he will be releasing an official Tsuburaya-licensed version of Jamira at Wonderfestival in July! Whilst we only have the above teaser to go by, we’re presuming that the soft vinyl kaiju will be going on sale under theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Rampage Toys’ officially licensed Jamira kaiju teased…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Undead Toys’ Zombie DobuRat sofubi at Lulubell Toys…
Having seen numerous releases in resin, Undead Toys‘ Zombie DobuRat has finally made the leap into grade-A sofubi! Standing at around 5″ tall and coming with articulation at the neck, the unpainted black soft vinyl figure made it’s debut at Design Fiesta 39 last weekend, with a limited batch thankfully being held back by Lulubell ToysContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Undead Toys’ Zombie DobuRat sofubi at Lulubell Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Siccaluna’s Garage Kit Monster Series at Lulubell Toys…
Following our post last week, Lulubell Toys have just revealed full release details for Siccaluna’s newly-titled Garage Kit Monster Series! Featuring 4 classic, albeit renamed, b-movie creatures; Space Man (Gillman), the Drifter (Frank), Ancient One (Mummy) and Violent Beast (Kong), all have been realised in a monstrous 9″ of soft vinyl, each coming packed unassembled forContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Siccaluna’s Garage Kit Monster Series at Lulubell Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The C.A.S.T x D-Lux Semi-Korosiya micro-run…
Adam Saul over at Cop A Squat Toys is proud to reveal that he’s teamed up with custom painter D-Lux for the latest run of Semi Korosiya! Cast up in a gorgeous creamsicle orange soft vinyl this time around, the 8″ kaiju has been treated to an eye-catching mix of tiffany blue and metallic pink directional spraysContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The C.A.S.T x D-Lux Semi-Korosiya micro-run…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Goccodo’s “Japanese Bad Boy” Tsu Kola proto revealed…
Japanese sofubi maker Goccodo has just unveiled his latest creation to hit the wax, the awesome Tsu Kola! Featuring an absolutely stunning vintage sofubi-inspired design, the “Japanese bad boy” stands just short of 7″, coming with both human and insect alternate heads, plus a Cannibal FF-style worm-claw arm accessory. Little else has been revealed about theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Goccodo’s “Japanese Bad Boy” Tsu Kola proto revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Elegab x Plaseebo Show at Rampage Studios…
Yep, yet more news from Rampage Toys today, as owner Jon Malmstedt officially reveals details of the upcoming Elegab x Plaseebo show at Rampage Studios! Pitting famed Japanese Sofubi maker against America’s legendary toy artist, the exhibition is set to feature a ton of customs from the pair, a smattering of one-off pieces from JonContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Elegab x Plaseebo Show at Rampage Studios…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Rampage Toys’ post-Design Fiesta 39 store update…
Following yesterday’s raffle for the bigger items (check them out here), Jon Malmstedt over at Rampage Toys has just revealed that the rest of his Design Fiesta 39 leftovers will be touching down in-store today (5/19) at around 4pm EST! Here’s a quick rundown of what will be on offer… “Psychedelic Freakout” UU- One ofContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Rampage Toys’ post-Design Fiesta 39 store update…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Cosmegira and Ollie one-off customs from Rampage Toys…
Having spoiled Design Fiesta attendees over the past couple of days with a huge selection of customs and original figures, Jon over at Rampage Toys has thankfully held back a couple of the bigger pieces for online sales! Featuring the previously posted Yamomark Cosmegira and MVH Ollie, the stunning pair are currently up for grabsContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Cosmegira and Ollie one-off customs from Rampage Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Rainbow Demon” and “Superhero Devil” 666 Anticristo sofubi from Frank Mysterio…
Frank Mysterio has just unveiled an all-new run of painted 666 Anticristo sofubi! Featuring 2 different colourways this time around, “Rainbow Demon” and “Superhero Devil”, the Japanese-produced soft vinyl figures have been treated to a number of layered sprays, fades, rubs and hand painted detailing. Limited to editions of just 4 and 5 respectively, the pairContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Rainbow Demon” and “Superhero Devil” 666 Anticristo sofubi from Frank Mysterio…”
MAN-E-XCLUSIVE// Unbox Industries’ Visible Man protos at ToyShack…
We took some time out yesterday to head over to Triclops‘ Toy Shack over in Walthamstow, London, to talk shop, bag some toys, and of course, check out Unbox Industries‘ incredible Invisible Man prototypes in-person! Based on 2000AD‘s fateful Frank Hart from early obscurity Visible Man, the release is set to feature a number of interpretations of theContinue reading “MAN-E-XCLUSIVE// Unbox Industries’ Visible Man protos at ToyShack…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Design Fiesta exclusive Galaxy People revealed…
Brian Bunting over at the Galaxy People has just revealed a number of exclusives that’ll be up for grabs at Design Fiesta and online this weekend! Featuring the return of Meklops, Helios and Grappler in matching dark purple soft vinyl, the 4.5″ tall, 2-part figures have been treated to a mix of oily metallic, black andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Design Fiesta exclusive Galaxy People revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The one-off Yamomark Bazooka custom from Gorgoloid…
In addition to their original resin kaiju releases, Gorgoloid have revealed that they will also be releasing various custom painted Japanese vinyl pieces in-store, the first of which coming in the form of this gorgeous one-off Yamomark Bazooka. Utilising the recently released blank flesh version as a base, the 9″ tall soft vinyl figure has beenContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The one-off Yamomark Bazooka custom from Gorgoloid…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Paul Kaiju’s shop-drop this Saturday…
As promised in our coverage of the Dark Blue Mockbat yesterday, Paul Kaiju has revealed a whopping total of 4 new releases that’ll be heading to his store this Saturday, May 17th! With so much up for grabs, the figures will be split into 2 separate drops at 1pm PST and 3pm PST respectively. Here’s aContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Paul Kaiju’s shop-drop this Saturday…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Tarantulas x Rampage Toys’ Kickstarter-style project announced…
As if all of this week’s Design Fiesta prep wasn’t enough, Jon over at Rampage Toys has just revealed that he’ll be teaming up with The Tarantulas for a private Kickstarter-style project to fund something that, in his words, will be “utterly awesome”! Whilst details are still very thin on the ground at the moment,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Tarantulas x Rampage Toys’ Kickstarter-style project announced…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Masked Digglers from DHP x Splurrt…
Teased here earlier in the week, we can now bring you full release details for the much anticipated Devils Head Production x Splurrt Masked Digglers! A collaboration of true epic proportions, the release is set to feature a limited batch of Digglers cast in a clear purple soft vinyl with a GID double pour, eachContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Masked Digglers from DHP x Splurrt…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Siccaluna’s B-Movie Monsters at Lulubell Toys + IG competition…
Originally debuting at Wonderfestival back in February, Siccaluna‘s Classic Movie Monsters will finally be making an appearance in the West courtesy of Lulubell Toys! To celebrate the imminent coming of Frank, Kong, Mummy and Gillman in 8″ of glorious soft vinyl, Lulubell’s Luke Rook is currently holding a competition on IG for the chance to winContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Siccaluna’s B-Movie Monsters at Lulubell Toys + IG competition…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Paul Kaiju’s Dark Blue Mockbat raffle details…
Continuing his onslaught of releases this year, the mighty Paul Kaiju has just revealed details for this weekend’s “Dark Blue” Mockbat raffle! What has got to be one of the most eye catching painted runs of the 6″ beast so far, the figure has been cast up in a dark blue soft vinyl, coming with anContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Paul Kaiju’s Dark Blue Mockbat raffle details…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Autopsy Zombie Staple Baby hand painted micro-run from Miscreation Toys…
Having received numerous releases since their debut at NYCC last year, Jeremi Rimel over at Miscreation Toys is proud to finally present the first hand painted run of Autopsy Zombie Staple Babies! Cast in what appears to be a tan coloured soft vinyl, the 9.5″ tall figures have been treated to a number of rubs, spraysContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Autopsy Zombie Staple Baby hand painted micro-run from Miscreation Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// VICE Japan’s “A Day With…” featuring Mori Katsura of Real x Head…
Turning to Japanese Sofubi impresario Mori Katsura of RealxHead, premier sub-culture magazine VICE Japan have just unveiled the latest digital short in their ongoing “A Day With…” series, taking a rather interesting look into the life of the legendary soft vinyl producer! With the help of Fig-Lab‘s Datadub, producer/director Anthony Knight of 1K Films takes viewers on aContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// VICE Japan’s “A Day With…” featuring Mori Katsura of Real x Head…”
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