MAN-E-NEWS// The Splurrt x SLAVExONE “Artic” Geros revealed…

Following in the recent footsteps of both Guumon and Blurble, Splurrt is the latest to take on SLAVExONE‘s neo-kaiju beastie, proudly presenting the “Artic” Geros! Cast in a white soft vinyl, the 6.5″ figures have been decked out in Splurrt’s signature mix of icy blue, silver and black sprays. Edition size, pricing and an exactContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Splurrt x SLAVExONE “Artic” Geros revealed…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The ScarecrowOven x Scumbags and Superstars “Skull Chief” sets…

Teaming up with maniacal wizard ScarecrowOven, the guys over at Scumbags & Superstars come with their latest micro run of “Skull Chief” sofubi. Limited to an edition of 6 hand painted figures, the soft vinyl mascot is joined by a tee featuring the Chief in ScarecrowOven’s classic style, alongside a limited 4″x6″ postcard print and stickers. PricedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The ScarecrowOven x Scumbags and Superstars “Skull Chief” sets…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Permafrost” Shub Zeroth from Metacrypt x Diski One…

“Cold is not the word. This is…there is no coming back from this. This is not cold. This is not frozen. This is not ice. Ice can be melted. A freeze passes…gives way to something new, something refreshed, something reborn. This state that I’m in has nothing temporal to it. I am, I was, andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Permafrost” Shub Zeroth from Metacrypt x Diski One…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Ultrauamou GID sofubi from Uamou…

Joining the Max Toy “Ultra Nyan” featured earlier in the week, Uamou are the latest to reveal their exclusive for the next Tsuburaya Creative Jam 50, Ultrauamou GID! Previously released at the event in a grey soft vinyl, the 3″ figures have been cast in a classic glow this time around, complete with masked Ultraman styleContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Ultrauamou GID sofubi from Uamou…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Paul Kaiju’s Jade Green King Jinx raffle details…

Paul Kaiju is gearing up to release the latest take on his epic Atlantean kaiju, proudly presenting the “Jade Green” King Jinx! Produced in a vivid jade green soft vinyl complete with metallic sprays and matching “Screaming Siren” omake, the impressive beast stands at a lofty 8″ tall with an incredible 10 points of articulation. GoingContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Paul Kaiju’s Jade Green King Jinx raffle details…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “First Edition” Quackula sofubi from Healeymade x Gargamel…

Originally teased here way back at the beginning of the year, Healeymade is proud to reveal that his hugely popular Quackula figure has finally made the transition from resin to sofubi! Based on the original custom bootleg release, a loving tribute to both Count Duckula and Universal Monsters, the figure has been re-sculpted by Naoya Ikeda, standing just shyContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “First Edition” Quackula sofubi from Healeymade x Gargamel…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Blue Sky Edition Autopsy Zombie Staple Baby from Miscreation Toys…

Originally debuting at TAG last month, Jeremi Rimel over at Miscreation Toys is proud to reveal that the remaining “Blue Sky” edition Autopsy Zombie Staple Babies will be heading online next week! Sculpted by Rimel and produced by Lulubell Toys, the figures have been cast up in a crystal meth inspired clear blue soft vinyl, comingContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Blue Sky Edition Autopsy Zombie Staple Baby from Miscreation Toys…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Ji-Long Red Dragon” Eternal Cloud from RESTORE x Medicom Toy…

RESTORE join forces with Medicom Toy for the third instalment of the Eternal Cloud sofubi figure-cum-sculpture, the Ji-Long Red Dragon edition! Featuring a beautiful array of pearl orange, metallic yellow, blue and red sprays, the intricately detailed shrine and horns have been cast separately in a jade green resin. Currently available to Japanese customers throughContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Ji-Long Red Dragon” Eternal Cloud from RESTORE x Medicom Toy…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Medicom Toy exclusive Krawlus from MVH x Skinner…

Joining the increasingly large list of must-haves this month, Medicom Toy have revealed yet another jaw-dropping exclusive, the first painted run of the MVH x Skinner Krawlus! Standing a whopping 14″ tall, the split-design monstrosity appears to have been cast in a white soft vinyl, coming with a stunning mix of blue/grey, black, gold andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Medicom Toy exclusive Krawlus from MVH x Skinner…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Nerd City at C2E2…

Nerd City is set to celebrate the true spirit of indie toys and art this weekend at C2E2 (April 25–27th in Chicago), with their booth (#750) in The Block playing host to a huge collection of special guest artists, including The Godbeast, ManOrMonster? Studios, Alexis Ziritt, Ben Spencer, True Cast Studio, Fantastic Plastic Toys, Battle Babies, The Mark Ultra, Toyfinity,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Nerd City at C2E2…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The jumbo sized Cosmos Aliens from Medicom Toy…

Revealed during our Wonderfestival coverage back in February, it came with great pleasure this week to find out that the first round of jumbo sized Cosmos Aliens are finally up for grabs! Standing at around 8″ each, both figures from the original mini gacha line-up feature, with Alien A (Octopus/Ooze-It bootleg) coming in a red vinyl withContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The jumbo sized Cosmos Aliens from Medicom Toy…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Superfestival 65 exclusive “Lucky Golden” Kappa Shonen from Comet Debris…

Joining the previously posted Bloody Sametan micro run, Koji Harmon over at Comet Debris proudly present the second exclusive figure he’ll be bringing along to Superfestival 65 this Sunday… the “Lucky Golden” Kappa Shonen! Once again limited to just 5 figures, Kappa has been cast in the same clear green as the recent ToyCon UKContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Superfestival 65 exclusive “Lucky Golden” Kappa Shonen from Comet Debris…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Lord of the Flies” kaiju from Karz Works…

Karz Works have teamed up with Medicom Toy to take on another literary classic in kaiju form, William Golding’s Lord of the Flies! Taking a literal approach to the mythical creature that is implied throughout the book, the wonderfully detailed figure stands at just under 10″ tall, coming with a mix of metallic sprays onContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Lord of the Flies” kaiju from Karz Works…”

MAN-E-NEWS// TKOM’s Double Think sofubi proto revealed…

Steadily teasing us with his incredible, yet sadly unobtainable fibre glass sculptures over the past year or so, TKOM has just revealed that his most popular character, Double Think, will soon finally be available to the masses as a fully-fledged sofubi! Making it’s first appearance at ArtLAB’s DYSTOPIA last summer as a towering 2 foot one-off,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// TKOM’s Double Think sofubi proto revealed…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Liverdiet x Cop A Squat Toys Semi Korosiya micro run…

Cop A Squat Toys have teamed up with Steve Erst of Liverdiet fame for the latest run of Semi Korosiya sofubi! Limited to an edition of just 8 this time around, the C.A.S.T designed, Chauskoskis sculpted figure has been produced in a gorgeous frosted clear soft vinyl, coming with light blue and pink sprays withContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Liverdiet x Cop A Squat Toys Semi Korosiya micro run…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Superfestival exclusive Bloody Sametan from Comet Debris…

With Superfestival 65 just around the corner, Koji Harmon over at Comet Debris has just revealed the first of a number of exclusives he’ll have on offer, proudly presenting the Bloody Sametan! Cast in a mix of silver and light green soft vinyl, the 4″ figure has been decked out in a number of black,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Superfestival exclusive Bloody Sametan from Comet Debris…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Superfestival exclusive Nadsat Boy sofubi from Kenth Toy Works…

Joining the Basic Wars action figures posted yesterday, Kenth Toy Works have unveiled yet another release they’ll be bringing along to Superfestival this coming Sunday, the return of the Nadsat Boy sofubi! Taking obvious inspiration from A Clockwork Orange, Kenth’s signature character has been cast in a bright orange soft vinyl this time around, complete with black,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Superfestival exclusive Nadsat Boy sofubi from Kenth Toy Works…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Rootbeer Corn Float Unchi Boys from Skinner x Paul Kaiju…

Paul Kaiju‘s insanely popular poo monster returns yet again this month, as Skinner proudly presents his Rootbeer Corn Float Unchi Boy micro run! Utilising the recently released clear brown Unchiman kaiju, the limited batch of 3 figures have been adorned with Skinner’s signature mix of metallic and black sprays, coming complete with hand painted cornContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Rootbeer Corn Float Unchi Boys from Skinner x Paul Kaiju…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Max Toy Co’s Ultra Nyan sofubi for the Tsuburaya Creative Jam 50…

Max Toy Co are proud to reveal their latest officially licensed Ultraman figure, Ultra Nyan! Debuting at the next Tsuburaya Creative Jam 50 (celebrating 50 years of Tsuburaya Productions) at the Marui Store for Men in Shinjuku between April 26th and May 4th, the Makino-san (TTToys) sculpted figure comes cast in a GID soft vinyl with maskedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Max Toy Co’s Ultra Nyan sofubi for the Tsuburaya Creative Jam 50…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Meka Chibira-Kun sofubi from Mirock Toy…

Mirock Toy have just unveiled their latest sofubi release just in time for Superfestival next weekend, the Meka Chibira-Kun set! Based on the iconic kids tokusatu Chibira-Kun, the fully licensed release features 3 characters from the show; Gakinko, GetData (PochiPochi) and of course Chibira, all reinterpreted in Mirock’s beautiful mechanised style (just check out theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Meka Chibira-Kun sofubi from Mirock Toy…”