“I wanted to feel as festive as the world was telling me that I was supposed to feel. And I didn’t want to do it alone. So here we are: candy-cane creatures, straight from the treasure box and into your diabolical diorama of ginger-beams and icing icicles…” Hateball has rather reluctantly got into the festiveContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Peppermint” Gourdon and Therefore Ghost from Hateball…”
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MAN-E-NEWS//The new ShonSide x Goccodo “Astro Unkotsu” sofubi teased…
Taiwan-based toy artist ShonSide has just teased a forthcoming collaborative release with none other than Goccodo! Whilst we have very little information to go on at present, the above sillouhette would suggest that we’ll be treated to a mash-up of Goccodo’s Astro Unkotsu sofubi at Shon’s resin Cat Rider- although only time will tell! Look outContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS//The new ShonSide x Goccodo “Astro Unkotsu” sofubi teased…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Pop Dream” and “Ayame” Rimey sofubi from GRUP Design…
The team over at GRUP Design are proud to reveal that their debut sofubi – “Rimey” from The Midnight Parade – is making a welcome return this week! Standing at around 4″ tall and featuring 2 points of articulation, the Kenth Toy Works sculpted figure has been treated to 2 all-new colorways this time around; “Pop Dream”, comingContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Pop Dream” and “Ayame” Rimey sofubi from GRUP Design…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The End of Year sale from Daniel Yu…
Rounding off an extremely busy 2015 in style, Singapore-based artist Daniel Yu has just revealed that all of the sculpts he’s created this year will be making an appearance as part of a HUGE end of year sale today! Featuring everything from Lil’ Jefe, the Space Creep, Porkins and our personal favourite, the Jiangshi Acolyte, eachContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The End of Year sale from Daniel Yu…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Wintery” Uamou sofubi minis…
“Sure, it’s hard to move around when you are all puffed up in a fuzzy ball, but it sure beats standing out in the cold! As the holidays are drawing near it is certainly getting colder on the Northern hemisphere and even though some Uamou can produce a fuzzy winter coat, there are some that haveContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Wintery” Uamou sofubi minis…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Mirock Toy’s “Jizo Cloud” sofubi prototype revealed…
Mirock Toy have just unveiled yet another finished prototype for their ever-growing Dr Mirock line! Created primarily as a base for the new “Jizo” sculpt, the decidedly abstract looking piece takes on the form of a cloud for the little buddhist monk to ride on. Pictured here ahead of wax prototyping and eventual soft vinylContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Mirock Toy’s “Jizo Cloud” sofubi prototype revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The first “Arachnid” one-off from Plaseebo…
Originally teased right here a few days back, the first release in Plaseebo‘s new “Arachnid” series will be touching down online later this week! A mash-up of the artist’s ever-popular Gnaw head with a resin cast spider body, the one-off creation – spanning an impressive 10″ wide and 4″ high – has been fitted withContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The first “Arachnid” one-off from Plaseebo…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Mirock Toy’s latest overseas mail order release revealed…
Mirock Toy have just unveiled their latest batch releases currently available for overseas order! Offering up a total of 5 different purchasing options this time around, we have – (starting above) “Massive Attack” for $75, the “Jizo Rengeza Boss” for $80, the double-ended “Jyaki Baoa” for just $25, “Kurama Houshi” and “Mirock Hontai” for $35 andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Mirock Toy’s latest overseas mail order release revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The mixed-part “Tit-Tot” sofubi from Snatch Punch…
Photo-bombing our recent coverage of the “Psychedelic Swamp” and “Sherbet” Bostyrants a few days back, the latest sofubi from Snatch Punch – rather aptly named “Tit-Tot” – is now up for grabs in a super-limited mixed part colorway! Designed by Snatch Punch’s Joe Truck and sculpted by Grizlli Atom, the disturbingly ample-chested infant stands atContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The mixed-part “Tit-Tot” sofubi from Snatch Punch…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Oozeball Ornaments” sofubi from SLAVExONE x The Disarticulators…
Teased here just a few days back, we can now reveal full release details for SLAVExONE x The Disarticulators‘ “Oozeball Ornaments” sofubi micro-run! Designed by our very own Tru:Tek and sculpted by Zectron, the 3″ wide balls have been produced in a flesh tone vinyl this time around, coming with a swathe of festive metallic spraysContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Oozeball Ornaments” sofubi from SLAVExONE x The Disarticulators…”
MAN-E-NEWS// DRWG Co’s “Librarian” Secret Chief keshi from DRWG Co…
With 2 successful “Slave” releases now tucked firmly under their belt (check them here if you haven’t already!), the guys behind DRWG Co are proud to reveal the second figure in their ongoing “Secret Chiefs” keshi series, the Librarian! First seen in companion publication “Secret Chiefs Zine: Vol. 1″, the beautifully realised Bikkuriman-style figure has been sculptedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// DRWG Co’s “Librarian” Secret Chief keshi from DRWG Co…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Jingle Bomb” Finger5 sofubi at Fig-X…
Datadub over at Fig-Lab is proud to present a special “Jingle Bomb” edition of his ever popular Finger5 sofubi just in time for the holidays! Featuring all 5 finger puppet-style figures from the series – Paul Kaiju’s Uncle Biter, MonstreHero’s MonstreApe, Suckadelic’s Sucklord, Lamour’s Baby Hell and Onell’s Phase Pheyden – each has been treatedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Jingle Bomb” Finger5 sofubi at Fig-X…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Video V0mit’s “Zangotchi” keshi mini figure revealed…
Whilst we rather impatiently wait for the release of VideoV0mit‘s debut sofubi “Zangotchi” – it was first teased here way back last December – the kaiju customiser-come-toy designer has just revealed that he’ll be releasing an scaled down keshi version of beast first! Sculpted in a Bikkuriman-inspired style by none other than KtoKto, the littleContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Video V0mit’s “Zangotchi” keshi mini figure revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The BLObPUS x MVH “Mount Fuji” Enma Ollie for Toyful’s 5th Anniverary…
Japanese toy retailer Toyful will be celebrating their 5th Anniversary next month with the auctioning of 2 stunning “Fugaku” one-off Enma Ollie customs from BLObPUS and Mutant Vinyl Hardcore! Cast in what appears to be a black soft vinyl, the pair – dubbed Fugaku “Red” and “Blue” have been treated to a hand sprayed andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The BLObPUS x MVH “Mount Fuji” Enma Ollie for Toyful’s 5th Anniverary…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Black Daze” value packs from Hateball…
Coinciding with today’s Black Friday celebrations, Hateball has just unleashed a special “Black Daze” value pack in his online store! Stuffed to the brim with goodies that play on the artist’s “hiding in plain sight” mantra, a mere $50 plus shipping will secure you 6 blacked-out patches, 1 uncut printed patch sheet, and 2 keshi toysContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Black Daze” value packs from Hateball…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Tru:Tek’s Designer Con ’15 exclusives round-up…
We’ve already featured a number of exclusives our very own Tru:Tek will have up for grabs at Skinner‘s Designer Con ’15 booth this weekend, but there’s still more to come! With only a day away until we pack up shop and leave to head to the con ourselves, we’ve decided to group the remaining 3 releasesContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Tru:Tek’s Designer Con ’15 exclusives round-up…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The pre-DCon ’15 round-up: Part 2…
As promised yesterday, we bring you Part 2 of our Designer Con ’15 round-up ahead of crossing the Atlantic tomorrow to go to the event ourselves. Expect a final post detailing the remaining exclusives our very own Tru:Tek will have up for grabs later today, but apart from that, this will be the last you hear from usContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The pre-DCon ’15 round-up: Part 2…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The DCon ’15 exclusive “Bloody Balls” sofubi from The Disarticulators…
We’re very proud to unveil the third exclusive our very own Tru:Tek will have up for grabs at Designer Con ’15 this weekend, “Bloody Balls” sofubi from The Disarticulators! The first and quite possibly last fully painted run of Oozeballs from our resident blogger, the Zectron-sculpted figure has been produced in a flesh tone soft vinyl this time around, comingContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The DCon ’15 exclusive “Bloody Balls” sofubi from The Disarticulators…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The DCon ’15 exclusive “Green and Neon Red” Sametan sofubi from Comet Debris…
Koji Harmon of Comet Debris fame introduces yet another exclusive he’ll have on offer at Designer Con ’15 this weekend, the “Green and Neon Red” Sametan sofubi! Standing at around 4.5″ tall and featuring articulation in the waste, the little guy has been produced in a mix of neon red and green soft vinyl completeContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The DCon ’15 exclusive “Green and Neon Red” Sametan sofubi from Comet Debris…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Alien Robot Monster’s DCon ’15 exclusive “M.U.S.C.L.E C.A.R.S” keshi revealed…
Joining a fresh batch of his hugely popular “Monsterex” keshi, Alien Robot Monster has just unveiled a surprise release he’ll be bringing along to Designer Con ’15 this weekend, the jaw-dropping M.U.S.C.L.E C.A.R.S keshi! Whilst information on the figure remains close guarded at present, it appears the mini figure has been kit-bashed from a classicContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Alien Robot Monster’s DCon ’15 exclusive “M.U.S.C.L.E C.A.R.S” keshi revealed…”
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