Joining the previously posted Zangira amongst the barrage of recently revealed Feb/Mar releases, Medicom Toy have secured an exclusive run of Cojica Toys‘ adorable sofubi, Monoclon! Once again cast up in a light flesh vinyl, the 17cm (6.5″) tall figure comes with a stunning mix of metallic orange, silver and graphite sprays. Touching down inContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Medicom exclusive Monoclon from Cojica Toys…”
Category Archives: sofubi
MAN-E-NEWS// The Sleepwalker (Nimbus) sofubi from Kurobokan…
Teased here way back in November, Paulus Hyu‘s Sleepwalker (Nimbus) sofubi is soon set to see the light of day courtesy of brand new toy company Kurobokan! Sculpted by Chauskoskis based on Hyu’s signature French bulldog design, the little guy has been given a fully-fledged body this time around, complete with articulation in the arms, legs and head. PicturedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Sleepwalker (Nimbus) sofubi from Kurobokan…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Medicom Exclusive “Black” Zangira from Yamomark…
Yamomark have teamed up with Medicom Toy for an exclusive version of the popular rooster kaiju, Zangira! Standing at a lofty 24cm (9.5″) tall, the figure has been cast up in a black soft vinyl this time around, replete with vintage-style silver, yellow and red sprays. Currently up for grabs through the Medicom Toy storeContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Medicom Exclusive “Black” Zangira from Yamomark…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Michael Skattum x Monster Worship’s new painted Slimebat run teased…
Originally debuting (and instantly selling out!) in a blank orange colourway back in October, Michael Skattum aka Draculazer’s Slimebat sofubi is set to receive it’s first painted outing soon! Produced by Monster Worship, the 6″ tall, 2 part figure appears to have been cast in a bright yellow soft vinyl this time around, with whatContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Michael Skattum x Monster Worship’s new painted Slimebat run teased…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Gruin Kaiju sofubi Kickstarter project…
In association with Lulubell toys and Luke Rook of Grody Shogun, Geoffrey Maxfield is proud to present the Gruin Kaiju sofubi Kickstarter! Heavily influenced by classic kaiju and Japanese sci-fi, the authentic paper clay-style soft vinyl figure stands at a lumbering 9″ tall, coming complete with articulation in both the arms and waist. Currently availableContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Gruin Kaiju sofubi Kickstarter project…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Grody mash-ups, Mad Mad Patchi Men and Necro Nekos at Lulubell Toys…
Hot off the heals of the FLV. Ver Brain Bug Boogie-Man preorder (find updated release details here), Lulubell Toys have revealed that a whole slew of new Grody Shogun figures will be touching down in-store this coming Monday, February 24th at Noon PST! Featuring a horde of blank, mixed part and painted mash-ups (pricing TBC),Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Grody mash-ups, Mad Mad Patchi Men and Necro Nekos at Lulubell Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “8-Ball” Radioactive Rumbler last chance preorder…
Whilst the recent 8-Ball Kickstarter shattered it’s target funding, creator John Santagada over at Radioactive Uppercut has bowed to the requests of fans who missed out by offering up the figure in both “Standard” and “DIY” colourways one last time! Standing at around 4″ of Japanese produced soft vinyl and coming with articulation in theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “8-Ball” Radioactive Rumbler last chance preorder…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Miscreation Toys’ “The Crawling Dead” group show at Toy Art Gallery…
Toy Art Gallery have revealed that they will be teaming up with Miscreation Toys‘ Jeremi Rimel for the first ever Autopsy Babies custom show, The Crawling Dead! Utilising the recently released “Autopsy Zombie Staple Baby” sofubi as the platform of choice, over 40 artists will be offering up their take on the controversial figure, rangingContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Miscreation Toys’ “The Crawling Dead” group show at Toy Art Gallery…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Mechavirus’ Ammonaito sofubi test paints revealed…
It would appear that Mechavirus‘ long awaited Ammonaito sofubi is finally nearing it’s first release, with the reveal of the first ever test paints courtesy of Monster Kolor! Originally seeing numerous releases in resin, the tentacled kaiju has been completely re-tooled for the new medium, featuring a slightly upscaled body, tighter/deeper detailing and a much moreContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Mechavirus’ Ammonaito sofubi test paints revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The FLV. Ver Brain Bug Boogie-Man from Cure Toys…
Cure Toys have just revealed the latest figure to get the FLV. treatment, James Groman’s Brain Bug Boogie-Man! Cast up in an unpainted neon green soft vinyl with neon pink “brain bug” and pincer, the 8″ tall figure will be dropping exclusively in the Secret Base store this Sunday, February 23rd for just 10,000yen ($98).Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The FLV. Ver Brain Bug Boogie-Man from Cure Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Tarantulas x Rampage Toys ToyCon exclusive Nibbler mash-ups revealed…
The Tarantulas have just revealed that they will be teaming up with Rampage Toys for a run of custom Nibbler mash-ups! Whilst information is still pretty scarce at the moment, it would appear that both parties have been working on a number of one-off figures that utilise parts from the RealxHead Nibbler as well asContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Tarantulas x Rampage Toys ToyCon exclusive Nibbler mash-ups revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “War All The Time” Sewer Creep micro run from Drilone x Coma21…
“Ian has been feelin rough. His skin doesn’t have its usually gooey feeling to it. Maybe he’s just dehydrated. I mean most people binge on soda for a couple of weeks and their eyes dry out right? Plus this gaping hole in his mid section can’t be all that serious if he can still skateboard.Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “War All The Time” Sewer Creep micro run from Drilone x Coma21…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Monkey 3000’s Ummikko sofubi revealed…
Whilst we still wait with baited breath for the release of Monkey 3000‘s Madball inspired “Conjoined Ape” resin, the up and coming artist has just revealed something even better… his debut sofubi, Ummikko! Sticking with the primate theme, the wonderfully realised figure appears to draw from a number of different influences, including vintage sofubi, Hirota Saigansho’s GorillaContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Monkey 3000’s Ummikko sofubi revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Awesome Toy’s FAKE BARON test paint and wax proto revealed…
Unfortunately dropping under our radar amongst the hoards of toys at Wonderfestival last week, Awesome Toy‘s FAKE BARON made it’s first public appearance at the Medicom Toy booth! Heavily inspired by a collection of Pachi (bootleg) Red Baron menko cards from the 70′s, the stunning figure was on display as a finished test paint, comingContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Awesome Toy’s FAKE BARON test paint and wax proto revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Cojica Toy’s Chirabo wax proto revealed…
Hot off the heals of their debut sofubi “Monoclon” just a couple of months back, Cojica Toy have just revealed that their second has already hit the wax! Entitled Chirabo (TBC), the towering 9″ tall beast is due to become the latest addition to the Kyoryuju series, an ongoing line featuring a number of differentContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Cojica Toy’s Chirabo wax proto revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The custom painted “Camo” Kaiju Eyezon from Mark Nagata…
Mark Nagata has just revealed his latest one-off custom to hit the Max Toy Co store, a breathtaking “Camo” Kaiju Eyezon! Painted up in the same painstaking style as the recent Camo Negora Tanks from a few weeks back, the impressive 10″ figure has been cast in a white soft vinyl complete with “Artic” blueContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The custom painted “Camo” Kaiju Eyezon from Mark Nagata…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “PK Version” Minions set at Lulubell Toys…
Lulubell Toys have just revealed the latest batch of Minions to hit the store, a blind bagged micro run painted by none other than Paul Kaiju! Conceived by Skinner, sculpted by PK and produced by Grody Shogun, the 5″ tall figures have been cast in a mix of orange and black soft vinyl this timeContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “PK Version” Minions set at Lulubell Toys…”
MAN-E-REPORT// Velocitron Wonderfestival booth recap…
Securing yet another one day license at Wonderfestival to produce official Hino Hideshi inspired sofubi, it was no wonder that Ricky Wilson aka Velocitron‘s booth was one of the first on our agenda last Sunday! Seeing the re-issue of Hell Girl, the poor child was joined by fellow Hell Baby character Gaki, alongside one ofContinue reading “MAN-E-REPORT// Velocitron Wonderfestival booth recap…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Elegab February lottery sales…
Elegab‘s February lottery sales are now live! Once again, a total of 3 figures are up for grabs this month; the goofy looking Dancheera in a gorgeous pink soft vinyl with neon/metallic sprays for just 8,400yen ($81), the awesome Monster Patrol Car, cast in a “biscuit” coloured vinyl with metallic and pearlescent sprays, and alsoContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Elegab February lottery sales…”
MAN-E-REPORT// Nerdone Wonderfestival booth recap (and the M.O.T.U.L.O.S sofubi)…
With the hype surrounding the release of the M.O.T.U.L.O.S sofubi reaching fever pitch last week, it came as no surprise to find the Paralyzing Toys Wonderfestival booth swamped upon Nerdone‘s arrival early afternoon. Bringing along a selection of past figures, including a new mini run of Tarman bootlegs plus a new batch of Steregon keshi,Continue reading “MAN-E-REPORT// Nerdone Wonderfestival booth recap (and the M.O.T.U.L.O.S sofubi)…”
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