Teased here in it’s early stages just a couple of weeks back, Awesome Toy have revealed that their debut sofubi sculpt, FAKE BARON, is just about ready for production! Heavily inspired by a collection of Pachi (bootleg) Red Baron menko cards from the 70′s, the stunning plaster sculpt is currently undergoing the final stages of retouchingContinue reading “MAN-E-UPDATE// The FAKE BARON sofubi from Awesome Toy…”
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MAN-E-NEWS// Manadarake exclusive Mazinger Z “Cheap Homage” from Medicom Toy…
Mandarake have teamed up with Medicom Toy for their first exclusive release of 2014, the Mazinger Z “Cheap Homage” sofubi! Paying tribute to the many, often unofficial, colours and shapes that Mazinger Z has graced since it’s conception in 1972, particularly the numerous cheap snack shop toys, the iconic bot has been realised in 2 subtlyContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Manadarake exclusive Mazinger Z “Cheap Homage” from Medicom Toy…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Super7’s Ghost of Caveman Dinosaur release…
Super7 have just teased their latest incoming release, the Ghost of Caveman Dinosaur! Marking the first official release of Josh Herbolsheimer’s sofubi mini since it’s appearance in the S7 Lucky Bags and at SDCC last year, it would appear that the figure will be coming in some sort of clear vinyl judging by the “ghost”Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Super7’s Ghost of Caveman Dinosaur release…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Paul Kaiju x BLObPUS King Jinx open run…
BLObPUS has just revealed that he will be working his magic on Paul Kaiju‘s King Jinx, and the best part is that it’s available in an open run! Cast in a GID soft vinyl with metallic blue, gold, red and black sprays, the 9″ tall figure comes complete with a matching “Screaming Siren” Idol omake forContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Paul Kaiju x BLObPUS King Jinx open run…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Max Toy’s “Violent Kaiju” Axron Medicom Exclusive…
Max Toy‘s latest monster “Axron” has just received it’s first exclusive colourway courtesy of Medicom Toy! Coming in at 25cm tall with 5 points of articulation, “Violent Kaiju” Axron has been cast in a vintage Tokyo inspired bright yellow soft vinyl with a mix of metallic green, red and silver sprays. Currently up for pre-orderContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Max Toy’s “Violent Kaiju” Axron Medicom Exclusive…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Leucotomy “Pink” exclusive Mini Monster Sets from beaK…
Celebrating the launch of their new website, UK based toy and apparel brand Leucotomy have teamed up with beaK for the release of the Mini Monster Set in an exclusive pink colourway! Cast in soft vinyl and measuring between 1″ to 3″ tall, the pack comprises of 4 figures; the Hedoro Kougai King, a tower accessory,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Leucotomy “Pink” exclusive Mini Monster Sets from beaK…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Rampage x Frenzy “Metal Frosting Head” Cakefighters revealed…
Jon Malmstedt over at Rampage Toys has teamed up with Frenzy for an all-new run of Cakefighter sofubi! Created as part of the huge line-up of toys Jon will be hauling to Wonderfestival on February 9th, the latest version of the Cupcake/Barbarian mash-up has been upgraded to 100% soft vinyl this time around (the originalContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Rampage x Frenzy “Metal Frosting Head” Cakefighters revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Superman, Bizarro and Swamp Thing sofubi from Medicom Toy x DC Comics…
Following the release of both Batman and Joker in soft vinyl form, Medicom Toy have just unleashed the second wave of DC Comics Retro Sofubi… Featuring obvious choice Superman, we’re pleased to reveal that the other 2 figures are slightly more off the beaten track, with evil doppelganger Bizarro joined by one of our mostContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Superman, Bizarro and Swamp Thing sofubi from Medicom Toy x DC Comics…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Splurrt’s Crawling Dragging Skeleton sculpt revealed…
Splurrt has just unveiled his latest figure destined for soft vinyl, the provisionally titled Crawling Dragging Skeleton! Inspired by 80’s toy line Ma-Ba Zombies, the crazy looking sculpt adopts a similar approach in design to the iconic mini figures- scrapping the bottom half of the character in favour of just a head, torso and arms!Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Splurrt’s Crawling Dragging Skeleton sculpt revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Velocitron’s official Hino Hideshi sofubi for Wondefestival…
Ricky Wilson aka Velocitron has just revealed that he’ll be returning to Wonderfestival next month with not one, not two, but three official Hino Hideshi figures! Due to be going on sale under the same one day license as before, Ricky will be resurrecting Hell Girl (Baby) for a special reissue alongside two all-new sculptsContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Velocitron’s official Hino Hideshi sofubi for Wondefestival…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Metallic Battle Minion and Nuclear Orb Huey micro runs from Skinner…
Skinner has just revealed that he’ll be unleashing a micro run of “Metallic Battle” Minions in his store at Noon PST today (1/22)! Designed by Skinner, sculpted by Paul Kaiju and produced by Grody Shogun, the 5″ tall pair have been cast in a black soft vinyl this time around, coming with a number ofContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Metallic Battle Minion and Nuclear Orb Huey micro runs from Skinner…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Brandt Peters x Mutant Vinyl Hardcore’s Bag-Head sculpt revealed…
Stranger Factory’s Brandt Peters has just confirmed that he’ll be working on a crossover project with Mutant Vinyl Hardcore this year, as he reveals his latest sculpt, Bag-Head! Recently teased in an MVH studio shot with a DX Sludge Demon body, we can only assume that the figure will feature as part of a 2-pieceContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Brandt Peters x Mutant Vinyl Hardcore’s Bag-Head sculpt revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Secret Base x Cure FLV Ver. Boogie-Man…
Secret Base have teamed up with Cure for the release of an all new FLV Ver. Boogie-Man! Coming cast in a solid neon green soft vinyl with neon pink mask and scythe, the piece was originally made available to C3 Collectors Club members earlier in the month, with the leftovers now available for overseas sales.Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Secret Base x Cure FLV Ver. Boogie-Man…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Nerdone’s KO Neclos Fortress sofubi playset revealed…
Nerdone have just revealed their latest sofubi release, the KO Neclos Fortress! Created as an unauthorised playset for the original Neclos Fortress keshi, the stunning castle stands at around 6″ tall, matching both the original figure’s scale and chunky aesthetic to a tee. Due to be making it’s debut at Wonderfestival on February 9th inContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Nerdone’s KO Neclos Fortress sofubi playset revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Splurrt’s unpainted Cadaver Twins lottery announced…
Splurrt has just revealed that unpainted versions of the hugely popular Cadaver Twins sofubi will be up for grabs via lottery next weekend! Standing at around 5″ tall and coming with a whopping 7 points of articulation, the figure has been cast up in 2 different colourways for the release, a classic black and aContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Splurrt’s unpainted Cadaver Twins lottery announced…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Happy 2014 Finger Five from Fig-Lab…
Better late than never, Datadub over at Fig-Lab rings in the new year with a special Happy 2014 edition of the Finger Five! Featuring all 5 designs from Paul Kaiju, Suckadelic, Lamour Supreme, Onell Design and Monstrehero, the micro finger puppets have been cast in a white soft vinyl this time around, coming with festiveContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Happy 2014 Finger Five from Fig-Lab…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Zollmen Junk Monster, Pizza Face and Bird Thing customs from Topheroy…
Kaiju customiser Topheroy has just revealed the latest figures to hit his store, a trifecta of Zollmen sofubi micros! Featuring the Junk Monster, Pizza Face and Bird Thing, the 3″ tall vinyl figures have been sprayed in Toph’s signature clear Monster Kolor rainbow fades and black rub, finished with some hand painted accents and aContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Zollmen Junk Monster, Pizza Face and Bird Thing customs from Topheroy…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Elegab January lottery sales…
Elegab‘s January lottery sales are now live! A total of 3 figures are up for grabs this month; a Zubora in a GID soft vinyl with neon/metallic sprays and cigarette accessory for 8,400yen ($81), a Wars Gon cast in a Sky Blue with metallic green and red accents, also priced at 8,400yen ($81), and aContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Elegab January lottery sales…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Frank Kozik’s sofubi Heathrow figures revealed…
Frank Kozik has just revealed that yet another of his characters has taken the leap into the world of sofubi, the mischievous Heathrow! Originally produced by Maqet and recently seeing a re-release in hand cast resin, the spikey mole-like creature will be available in 2 different sizes, a micro 2″ and a medium 4″, eachContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Frank Kozik’s sofubi Heathrow figures revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Camo” Kaiju Negora Tank micro run sets from Mark Nagata…
Mark Nagata over at Max Toy has just revealed what has got to be one of the coolest micro runs we’ve seen in a while, the “Camo” Kaiju Negora Tanks! Pictured here in a near-finished state, the 3 sets, each coming with a matching Negora and Monster Boogie Tank sofubi, have been lavished in layerContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Camo” Kaiju Negora Tank micro run sets from Mark Nagata…”
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