Category Archives: test shot

Coop x Monster Worship’s Mr Satan test shots revealed…

5 years in the making, Monster Worship‘s collaboration with Coop is finally revealed in test shot form Size: 8″ Articulation: 4 points (waist, arms, tail) Price: TBC Designed by Coop based on his classic Mr Satan character, the Bullmark-style figure has been sculpted by longtime MW partner Monster 5, coming cast in a Japanese sofubi Pictured hereContinue reading “Coop x Monster Worship’s Mr Satan test shots revealed…”

Shirahama Toy’s Red Whale sofubi revealed…

The first joint project between Shirahama Toy and his better half, Yuriko Hamann Size: 6.5″ (TBC) Articulation: 3 points (neck and arms) Designed and sculpted by Yuriko Hamann, produced by Dennis Hamann Pictured here in what will presumably the first colorway for the adorable kujira, here’s hoping we see both a painted version and marble runsContinue reading “Shirahama Toy’s Red Whale sofubi revealed…”

Woo, Paleo Don and Morel Black at Rampage Toys…

Jon Malmstedt over at Rampage Toys has just revealed not one, but two brand spanking new releases that’ll be touching down in his store next weekend! First up, we have the debut of the previously featured Paleo Don and Morel Black. The latest figures to feature in Gravy Toys’ ongoing Suns of Brodarr series, theContinue reading “Woo, Paleo Don and Morel Black at Rampage Toys…”

Rampage Toys x Gravy Toys’ Paleo Don and Morel Black revealed…

Having worked on numerous paint runs together in the past, long time buddies Jon Malmstedt of Rampage Toys and Bwana Spoons of Gravy Toys have finally joined forces to work on an all-new sofubi release…  the unlikely duo Paleo Don and Morel Black! Co-designed by the pair with sculpting and production courtesy of Rampage, theContinue reading “Rampage Toys x Gravy Toys’ Paleo Don and Morel Black revealed…”

Milk Boy Toys’ Kuma sofubi revealed…

The team behind Japanese retailer and gallery space Milkboy are proud to announce the arrival of their first ever sofubi, the as-yet-untitled kuma bear you see above! Whilst we have very little information to go on at present, it would appear from this recently posted image that the vintage-style teddy has been sculpted by noneContinue reading “Milk Boy Toys’ Kuma sofubi revealed…”

Splurrt’s “Kronos” test shot revealed…

First seen in prototype form way back in September of last year, the follow-up to Splurrt/Secretoy’s Cinema Monster – Kronos – has finally been revealed as a soft vinyl test shot! As with the original, the second CM beast has once again been inspired by the golden age of monster flicks, this time taking on Ray Harry Hausen’sContinue reading “Splurrt’s “Kronos” test shot revealed…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Paul Kaiju’s “Dual Bat” sofubi test shot revealed…

Teased in prototype form throughout the past few months, the monumental “Dualbat” sofubi from Paul Kaiju has finally been revealed in vinyl! A two-headed rendition of the artist’s signature Mockbat design, the humungous beast stands at around 15″ tall from tip to toe – Paul’s biggest figure to date at nearly double the height of theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Paul Kaiju’s “Dual Bat” sofubi test shot revealed…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Infected” Space Mining Division 5 from Paul Kaiju x Jeff Lamm xUnboxc Industries…

In an unexpected shock reveal, Paul Kaiju has just announced that he’ll be teaming up with Jeff Lamm and Unbox Industries for a new “infected” version of their ever-popular Space Mining Division 5 vinyl figure! Whilst the above pic is all we have to go on at present, it would appear that the 10″ figure willContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Infected” Space Mining Division 5 from Paul Kaiju x Jeff Lamm xUnboxc Industries…”

MAN-E-NEWS// “Haku” and “Yadokai” Gero sofubi test shots from Slave x One…

Whilst we’ll be giving you guys a full rundown of all the happenings at Designer Con ’15 once we’re back up and running again over the weekend, we thought we’d share one particular project that caught our eye during our wanderings around the con… the new “Haku” and “Yadokai” test shots from Slave x One! CreatedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// “Haku” and “Yadokai” Gero sofubi test shots from Slave x One…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Uglier Unicorn” sofubi from Splurrt x Rampage Toys…

In honour of their long standing relationship in the in the world of toys, Splurrt has been hard at work on a special “Uglier Unicorn” figure for Rampage Toys! Designed and sculpted by Splurrt based on Rampage’s first ever sofubi, the Ugly Unicorn, this new version features a similar 2-part, arms-up design, albeit with some extraContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Uglier Unicorn” sofubi from Splurrt x Rampage Toys…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Max Toy Co’s “Dino Brothers” Monster Boogie sofubi revealed…

Whilst we patiently wait for the arrival of James Groman and Toy Art Gallery’s “BC Blasters”, Mark Nagata over at Max Toy Co has just revealed that yet more dino/tank related madness will be dropping soon in the form of the “Dino Brothers” Monster Boogie sofubi! Taking on a much more eastern look than theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Max Toy Co’s “Dino Brothers” Monster Boogie sofubi revealed…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Rampage Toys’ latest “Kaibutsuya” sofubi teased…

Having had continued success with Kesagake over the past year, Jon Malmstedt of Rampage Toys is pleased to announce that the second figure in the ongoing “Kaibutsuya” (Giant Monster Animal Shop) series will be up for grabs soon! Whilst Kesagake was based on the infamous Sankebetsu Brown Bear of Hokkaido Higuma – who was subsequently killedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Rampage Toys’ latest “Kaibutsuya” sofubi teased…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Zhang Sheng’s “Mimi Monster” sofubi revealed…

Toy collector-come-designer Zhang Sheng has just unveiled his debut sofubi, the awesome Mimi Monster! Whilst little information has been given about the figure at present, it would appear that the slimy cyclops features a simple 2-part design that would suggest sizing to be around 3″-6″. Pictured above in a variety of unpainted test-shot colors, we’llContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Zhang Sheng’s “Mimi Monster” sofubi revealed…”

MAN-E-NEWS// UkyDaydreamer’s “Queen Alice” sofubi test shot revealed…

Teased here in wax prototype form just a couple of weeks back, the “Nekomimi” sofubi from Uky Daydreamer– now dubbed “Queen Alice” – has just been revealed as a finished vinyl test shot! Taking on a more lifelike aesthetic than previous Uky figures, the sleek looking feline protagonist does manage to retain some of the subtleContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// UkyDaydreamer’s “Queen Alice” sofubi test shot revealed…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Mirock Toy’s new sofubi test pulls revealed…

Mirock Toy have just unveiled not one, not two, but a whopping total of five new figures that have just made the transition into vinyl! Offering up a slightly more traditional aesthetic than their usual mecha-infused Dr Mirock figures, the set take on an idol-like quality, featuring a mix of Buddhas, monks and even Mirock’sContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Mirock Toy’s new sofubi test pulls revealed…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Secret Demon Services’ “Dani the Sub-Human Girl” sofubi revealed…

The wait is finally over… UK-based artist Secret Demon Services‘ second figure – “Dani the Sub-Human Girl – has finally been revealed in vinyl! Ramping up the creepiness ten-fold from previous offering Smalmack, the unique looking piece features long, outstretched arms, a sinister oversized head, “Fancy Toy” Takemi-style dress and a separate mystical door omake.Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Secret Demon Services’ “Dani the Sub-Human Girl” sofubi revealed…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Mirock Toy’s latest Dr Mirock sofubi revealed in-full…

Originally teased here back in January, Mirock Toy‘s latest – as yet unnamed – entry into the Dr Mirock series has just been revealed as a soft vinyl test shot! The first “real” mid-large sized figure in the highly sought after line, the absolutely breathtaking piece takes a number of elements from the previous releases, seamlessly blending both originallyContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Mirock Toy’s latest Dr Mirock sofubi revealed in-full…”