Opening it’s doors this morning to the usual hordes of sofubi and kaiju fans, the 62nd bi-annual Superfestival played host to one of the biggest showings from Rampage Toys yet, so big in fact that one booth was barely enough to contain the staggering selection of mini figures and sofubi! With a number of collabs,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Rampage Toys at Supefestival 62…”
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MAN-E-NEWS// The Toy Mafia exclusive ‘Semi Korosiya’ (Cicada Killer) from Cop A Squat Toys…
Toy Mafia (\ˈtȯi mä-fē-ə\) Noun. An organized international body of designer toy collectors, originally founded in NYC. Toy Mafia events take place monthly and are often associated with exclusive releases and excessive partying. As promised in our post yesterday, we bring you the second figure to feature at Clutter‘s Toy Mafia this coming Saturday… Cop AContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Toy Mafia exclusive ‘Semi Korosiya’ (Cicada Killer) from Cop A Squat Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The C2E2 exclusive Frenzy Barbarians from Skinner…
Dropping alongside a whole host of custom toys and art at the Critical Hit C2E2 booth this weekend, the legendary Skinner introduces his latest run of Frenzy Barbarians… Featuring 4 different figures based on Frenzy’s new spiked and double-headed designs; Black Tooth Grin (ltd to 1), Nocturnal Gorg (ltd to 2), Iceberg Suicide (ltd toContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The C2E2 exclusive Frenzy Barbarians from Skinner…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Rotten Rex kaiju wip from James Groman…
Illustrator, pro toy sculptor and creator of the much loved Brain Bug Boogieman, James Groman, has just revealed that the long awaited Rotten Rex kaiju will finally be seeing the light of day! Originally sculpted way back in 2011, it would appear that the humungous beast is now entering the wax prototyping phase courtesy ofContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Rotten Rex kaiju wip from James Groman…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Toy Mafia Exclusive Dojia San by MVH…
Toy Mafia (\ˈtȯi mä-fē-ə\) Noun. An organized international body of designer toy collectors, originally founded in NYC. Toy Mafia events take place monthly and are often associated with exclusive releases and excessive partying. Clutter‘s monthly Toy Mafia event opens it’s doors for the first time at Concrete NYC this Saturday, kicking things off with 2 highly anticipatedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Toy Mafia Exclusive Dojia San by MVH…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The RAMPAGE x Hints and Spices ‘UU and Waniphant’ art sets…
Ahead of Superfestival 62 at the weekend, Jon over at Rampage Toys has managed to sneak in yet another sofubi collab, as he proudly presents the arrival of the long awaited RAMPAGE x Hints and Spices ‘UU and Waniphant’ art sets! Available in the Rampage store this Thursday at 2pm Japan time (around 1am EST), theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The RAMPAGE x Hints and Spices ‘UU and Waniphant’ art sets…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Skull Brain Allstars from Mutant Vinyl Hardcore…
After weeks of tentative planning Mutant Vinyl Hardcore‘s first community driven series, the Skull Brain Allstars, has finally been revealed in all it’s glory! Using the Death Head DX as platform of choice, MVH has enlisted the talents of 5 of Skull Brain‘s finest to work their magic on the figure (Hellopike, Dlux, Ungawa222, Nebulon5 and Gatchabert),Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Skull Brain Allstars from Mutant Vinyl Hardcore…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Cadaver Twins prototype from Splurrt…
Whilst we rather impatiently wait for the delivery of the first batch of unpainted Evolved Beast Digglers, Splurrt shares images of the latest monstrosity heading to soft vinyl… presenting the Cadaver Twins! As with the new Diggler, it appears the hideous beast will be significantly larger than his older brothers, this time around coming withContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Cadaver Twins prototype from Splurrt…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Japanese Ion Men factory samples from A.O.I…
After a whopping 14 months on the drawing board, Any Old Ion‘s labour of love, the ‘Japanese Ion Men’ modular sofubi have finally been revealed in near-finished factory sample form! Consisting of a staggering 51 different soft vinyl cast parts designed by A.O.I in conjunction with turboPISTOLA, the series features a number of interchangeable piecesContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Japanese Ion Men factory samples from A.O.I…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Caveguard, Luftmaus and more in the Healeymade store…
Since quitting the day job and moving full time into the world of resin art, Healeymade has treated us to week after week of solid releases… Well, unfortunately for our bank balances the elusive artist shows no signs of letting up, revealing yet another 3 pieces that’ll be hitting the store this Saturday! Alongside newContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Caveguard, Luftmaus and more in the Healeymade store…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Rampage x Frenzy ‘Cake Fighter’ barbarian…
With Supefestival 62 just a week away now, Jon over at Rampage Toys has started to reveal some of the amazing pieces he’ll be bringing along to his booth… the first of which coming in the form of the mighty Cake Fighter! A collaboration with the Frenzy Bros, the initial festival release will just featureContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Rampage x Frenzy ‘Cake Fighter’ barbarian…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Semi Korosiya ‘RGB’ sofubi from Cop A Squat Toys…
Making the leap from resin into soft vinyl last month with the release of the highly anticipated Semi Korosiya sofubi in neon green, Cop A Squat Toys are proud to announce the second edition of the figure, entitled ‘RGB’… Cast in a clear Japanese soft vinyl, the Chauskoskis sculpted beast has been given a mixContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Semi Korosiya ‘RGB’ sofubi from Cop A Squat Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Nadsat Boy sofubi from Kenth Toy Works…
Garnering a huge amount of attention for his incredible Wondaller and Nadsat resins over the past year or so, Kenth Toy Works has finally taken the leap into the world of sofubi! Making it’s debut at Toy Art Gallery‘s ‘Creature Feature’ show last week, the retooled Clockwork Orange-inspired Nadsat Boy stands at impressive 8″ tallContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Nadsat Boy sofubi from Kenth Toy Works…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Dead God Narcotic’ Pollen Kaiser micro run from Skinner x Paul Kaiju…
“The residual cosmic growths left over from an infinite series of reborn prehistoric God deaths…They will get you real high man!!” Kaiju giants collide as Skinner proudly presents his latest micro run of Paul Kaiju’s highly sought after Pollen Kaisers, the ‘Dead God Narcotic’… Cast in a soft GID vinyl, the 13″ beasts have beenContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Dead God Narcotic’ Pollen Kaiser micro run from Skinner x Paul Kaiju…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Cure’s Hell Box and Mini Boogie Man available at Lulubell now…
Knowing how desperate the West is for the wonder that is Cure sofubi, the guys at Lulubell Toys have managed to secure not one, but two new releases for the store! First up we have a re-stock of the highly sought after Hell Box: Part 1 blind boxed series. Consisting of a number of differentContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Cure’s Hell Box and Mini Boogie Man available at Lulubell now…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Rampage Toys x Uky Daydreamer sofubi blind bags…
Filling the gap whilst we wait to see what’s in store for this month’s Superfestival, Jon over at Rampage Toys has teamed up with Uky Daydreamer for an impromptu blind-bag custom release! Featuring a total of 40 creatures from Uky’s new micro sofubi line, the little guys have been cast in a mixture of orange,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Rampage Toys x Uky Daydreamer sofubi blind bags…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Tarantulas’ ToyConUK exclusives…
With ToyConUK just a few days away now, The Tarantulas finally reveal the plethora of exclusives they’ll be bringing along to the Fishtank Castle LIVE booth… Neo-kaiju fans not attending the event be warned- you’re going to be turning all shades of green when you see what’s on offer! For those lucky few that areContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Tarantulas’ ToyConUK exclusives…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Triclops’ ‘Threet Sharks’ Sametan custom for the Don’t Tread On Me group show…
Created for Pangeaseed x Comet Debris‘ “Don’t Tread On Me” charity custom show this weekend, the Triclops boys have tackled the Sametan sofubi platform in a way only they know… Threet Sharks style! Heavily influenced by cult kid’s cartoon Street Sharks (a no brainer for the 90’s obsessed duo!), the soft vinyl figure has undergoneContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Triclops’ ‘Threet Sharks’ Sametan custom for the Don’t Tread On Me group show…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The ToyConUK exclusive Mini Greasebat from Monster Worship x Unbox Industries…
Hot off the heals of news on exclusives from both Jeff Lamm and our very own Disarticulators this week, Unbox Industries are proud to present yet another must-have release for next week’s ToyCon UK… limited edition Mini Greasebats! Based on the original design by Jeff Lamm, sculpted by Chauskoskis and produced by Monster Worship, theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The ToyConUK exclusive Mini Greasebat from Monster Worship x Unbox Industries…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Surinama ‘ROYGBIV’ from Topheroy x Whistling Pony Toys…
Formed back in 2009 by New York based artist Stephen Singer, Whistling Pony Toys recently took the leap from resin into the world of sofubi with the release of the awesome Surinama… Taking inspiration from the infamous Surinama toad that gives birth to live babies which emerge from the amphibian’s back (hence the super-creepy detailing onContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Surinama ‘ROYGBIV’ from Topheroy x Whistling Pony Toys…”
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