MAN-E-NEWS// The Mechavirus custom show at Rampage Studios…

Opening it’s doors on Friday, the latest show over at Rampage Studios played host to a huge selection of custom sofubi from the king of mech, Todd Robertson aka Mechavirus… Featuring an extensive selection of pieces from across the kaiju/sofubi scene including Rampage’s UUs, BLObPUS’ Dokugon, Uamou’s Boo, plus new figures from Frenzy, these wereContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Mechavirus custom show at Rampage Studios…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Kiss My Blarney” Young Gohst exclusive from Lulubell Toys…

In celebration of St Patrick’s Day next week, premier art toy emporium Lulubell Toys are proud to offer up the latest “Kiss My Blarney” Young Gohst exclusive! Designed by Ferg, sculpted by Scott Wilkowski and produced by Lulubell’s very own Luke Rook, the highly sought after sofubi mini has been cast in a clear green vinylContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Kiss My Blarney” Young Gohst exclusive from Lulubell Toys…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Plaseebo’s ‘Tokyo Exclusive’ Skulloctopus From Outer Space for Rampage Studios…

With Rampage Toys having just completed a run of Night Gamer customs for Plaseebo (featured here yesterday), it appears that the artist has returned the favour, as he kindly shares details of his latest Skulloctopus edition, the Tokyo Exclusives… Created for the Rampage Studios gallery/shop space, the run has been limited to just 5 completelyContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Plaseebo’s ‘Tokyo Exclusive’ Skulloctopus From Outer Space for Rampage Studios…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Escape from Brooklyn” Bootlegs from Frank Kozik x Mishka…

Revealed over at Kaiju Monster yesterday, Frank Kozik has announced details of his first painted run of Mishka‘s elusive Bootleg sofubi… Entitled the “Escape from Broklyn” edition, the V-color sprayed monstrosities are set to come with both Simon and Death Adder heads, a number of hand cast resin accessories (i.e weapons!), plus full colour, giant headers.Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Escape from Brooklyn” Bootlegs from Frank Kozik x Mishka…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Rampaging Night Gamer from Rampage Toys x Plaseebo…

Ahead of tomorrow’s hotly tipped Mechavirus custom show, the ever busy Jon Malmstedt of Rampage Toys/Studios is proud to present his latest custom collaboration with Plaseebo… the Rampaging Night Gamers! A mash-up of Plaseebo’s popular bulb-headed sofubi and Rampage’s signature UU, the fully articulated piece comes complete with ‘Brain Pet’, both featuring a truly stunningContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Rampaging Night Gamer from Rampage Toys x Plaseebo…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The ToyCon UK exclusive ‘DEBRIS’ sofubi from Restore x Mintyfresh…

Mintyfresh have just released images of their first ToyCon exclusive offerings… as they present not 1, but 2 all new ‘DEBRIS’ colourways! Created by Restore, the highly sought after sofubi will be available in both a neon-infused ‘Mintyfresh’ edition with leaf fundoshi, and a more traditional black with gold leaf, cloth and giant sized paper talisman.Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The ToyCon UK exclusive ‘DEBRIS’ sofubi from Restore x Mintyfresh…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Custom Nerdone ‘Gorilla Tank’ sofubis from Bruno Orbit…

At the top of our ‘want’ list at the moment, Nerdone‘s incredible ‘Badass Gorilla Tank’ sofubi has just received the custom treatment from regular collaborator Bruno Orbit. Creator of the awesome Samus Aran sofubi header art, the prolific illustrator has worked his magic on 2 pieces, the GI Joe homage ‘Copacabana Commander’, and ‘Banana Splitler’,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Custom Nerdone ‘Gorilla Tank’ sofubis from Bruno Orbit…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Star Case “Descent (降臨)” custom for the “Monsters of the Island” group show…

With Clutter’s first ever kaiju and sofubi group show, Monsters from the Island, opening it’s doors over the weekend, we’ve decided to shine a spotlight on one of the remaining pieces available to buy online, Star Case‘s awesome “Descent (降臨)”… Utilising the ever popular Storm Trooper inspired Destro Commander sofubi, the figure has undergone some seriousContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Star Case “Descent (降臨)” custom for the “Monsters of the Island” group show…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Monsterarm x Topheroy Kaiju Melt customs: Round 2…

Spray-wizard Topheroy once again teams up with Monsterarm aka Honkeylips for the second round of incredible Kaiju Melt customs… Featuring a slew of new mash-ups including Grody Ojisans, an Obake Dog, and even Spongebob Squarepants, each have been given Monsterarm’s top-secret signature ‘melt’ coating, coming hand sprayed in a gorgeous mix of metallic Monster KolorContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Monsterarm x Topheroy Kaiju Melt customs: Round 2…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Ian the Sewer Creep ‘Stand Up Guys’ micro-run from Coma21 x Hellopike…

“Ian has been feeling ill. But when a creep feels ill he gets a little purple in the face. Must be all those nachos, twizzlers and slurpees he’s been eating. Oh well, the skate or die lifestyle was never meant to be pretty…” Mikee Riggs aka Coma21 comes with the latest micro-run of Ian theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Ian the Sewer Creep ‘Stand Up Guys’ micro-run from Coma21 x Hellopike…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Lulubell Toys exclusive Bones sofubi from Mike Egan…

Originally making it’s debut at SDCC 2012, Mike Egan‘s ever popular ‘Bones’ sofubi is set to receive another 2 all-new editions courtesy of Lulubell Toys! Available in Lulubell’s signature store colours of green/pink and black/pink, the 8″ figure has been cast in a bright pink vinyl with sealed paint rub. Unlike previous editions, these guysContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Lulubell Toys exclusive Bones sofubi from Mike Egan…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Black Ice” and “Black Fire” Deadbeets from Skinner x Scott Tolleson…

Scott Tolleson teams up with Skinner for the release of the latest batch of Deadbeet customs, as he proudly presents “Black Ice” and “Black Fire”… Sprayed in Skinner’s signature mix of metallic blue, green and black with contrasting firey red and yellow detailing, the 7” tall Black Ice sofubi has been limited to just 10Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Black Ice” and “Black Fire” Deadbeets from Skinner x Scott Tolleson…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Plaseebo’s BFM Mummy and Puppy Night Gamer for the “Monster from the Island” group show…

Bob Conge aka Plaseebo kindly shares with us 2 custom pieces he’s created for Clutter‘s upcoming “Monster of the Island” group show, the BFM (Bloody Fucken Mess) Plaseebo Mummy and Puppy Night Gamer… Cast in a soft vinyl with swirled glass eye inserts, the Tarantino inspired Mummy has been given a vivid neon green/yellow baseContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Plaseebo’s BFM Mummy and Puppy Night Gamer for the “Monster from the Island” group show…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Yellow’ Evolved Beast Diggler from Splurrt…

“The Digglers always had a ferocious appetite, but lacked the means to feed it. But nature loves novelty, so she intervened—to make them the apex predators they longed to be. Beasts who know no control and no fulfilment…” Originally previewed as a work in progress sculpt way back in November of last year, Splurrt hasContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Yellow’ Evolved Beast Diggler from Splurrt…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Mechavirus show at Rampage Studios…

Jon over at the newly opened Rampage Studios is proud to present the gallery/shop space’s second art and toy event, the Todd Robertson aka Mechavirus Custom Show! Featuring a number of customs from the kaiju king of mecha, including pieces from RAMPAGE TOYS, Uamou, Blobpus, Frenzy, Pico Pico and Maxtoy Co, the various sofubis will alsoContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Mechavirus show at Rampage Studios…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The custom Dead Beets from D-LUX…

Hot off the heels of the recently posted ‘Dots Dinos‘ sofubis, D-LUX proudly presents his latest custom run, featuring the ever popular Dead Beet from Scott Tolleson x October Toys… Limited to just 5 pieces, 1 of the original full-size sofubi plus 4 ‘Baby’ 1.5″ minis, each has been given the full Monster Kolor workoutContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The custom Dead Beets from D-LUX…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Grody ‘Ojisan’ custom sofubi from Daniel Yu…

It’s been a while since we last heard from the otherworldly talented Daniel Yu, so it came with great pleasure today to find he’s just finished a whole slew of diverse pieces- the first of which we bring to you today in the form of this beautiful Ojisan custom sofubi! One of the most uniqueContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Grody ‘Ojisan’ custom sofubi from Daniel Yu…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Evolved” Ugly Unicorn custom from Rampage Toys…

Created as part of OneUp‘s horse-themed ‘Pandemonium’ group show this weekend, Jon over at Rampage Toys is proud to present his latest sofubi custom, the “Evolved” Ugly Unicorn! Looking like a blown up version of Rampage’s recent H.U.S.T.L.E entry, the Ugly Cenicorn, the incredible 4 legged piece has been fashioned from 2 UU sofubis expertlyContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Evolved” Ugly Unicorn custom from Rampage Toys…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Unpainted GIDPollen Kaiser and Luftkaiser from TAG x Paul Kaiju…

Toy Art Gallery has once again teamed up with Paul Kaiju for the release of Pollen Kaiser and Luftkaiser in pure unpainted GID! Cast in UV reactive glow-in-the-dark soft vinyl, Pollen Kaiser comes articulated at the arms, wrists and waist, featuring a doll eye and staff accessory, whilst little brother Luftkaiser features articulation at theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Unpainted GIDPollen Kaiser and Luftkaiser from TAG x Paul Kaiju…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The D-LUX Dots Dino sofubis from Rampage Toys…

Fans of the adorable Cyclops Dino sofubi minis rejoice, as Rampage Toys have teamed up with airbrush magic-man D-LUX for the latest batch of dotty customs! Limited to 6 one-off sets, each trio of figures have been cast in a super-bright white vinyl, coming in a variety of dot sprays from D-LUX. Priced at justContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The D-LUX Dots Dino sofubis from Rampage Toys…”