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Recently debuting as part of Super7‘s Lucky Bags, the awesome “Wing Kong” sofubi will be making its first fully-painted appearance at NYCC ’15 next week! Inspired by the 1940’s firecracker brand of the same, the heavy duty winged beast stands at around 9″ tall, coming with articulation in the arms, legs and head. Produced inContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The NYCC ’15 exclusive “Wing Kong” Firecracker sofubi from Super7…”

Whilst Rampage Toys‘ Jon Malmstedt sadly won’t be attending NYCC this year, the Japan-based sofubi artist had revealed that he’ll have a very special batch of Hag-X sofubi up for grabs through the Tenacious Toys collective! Standing at around 8″ tall and featuring 5 points of articulation, the co-Rampage/Skull Head Butt produced figure comes withContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Tenacious Toys’ NYCC ’15 exclusive “Hag-X” from Rampage Toys…”

Originally debuting at Superfestival 69 last weekend, the “Hanatuah” figure from artist Hideyuki Katsuma and sofubi producer Algangu is now available worldwide! Standing at around 3.5″ talland featuring articulation in the neck, the gourd holding, horned headed beastie has been sculpted by Algangu, coming cast in an unpainted flesh-tone vinyl for it’s first release. Created inContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Hanautah” sofubi from Hideyuki Katsumata x Algangu…”

Fresh from their debut release just a few weeks back, the guys behind the Hong Kong-based Play Studio are proud to reveal that their “First Kaiju” figure has returned in an all-new colorway! Standing at around 4.5″ tall and featuring 3 points of articulation, the classically-styled kaiju has been produced in a unpainted white soft vinyl thisContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The unpainted “White” First Kaiju from Play Studio…”

Kotobuki over at Uncut is proud to reveal that the second Spatter Retsuden keshi “Mush Man” is finally available to overseas collectors! Inspired by cult horror flick Return of the Living Dead 2’s “Tarman” character, the Bikkuriman-style keshi appears to be the same size as the previously released Splatter Retsuden (Boropushi/Cropsey) at 2.5″, this timeContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Uncut’s “Mush Man” Splatter Retsuden keshi overseas sale…”

Rotofugi have teamed up with Frank Kozik for the rebirth of of one of his classic characters – the cigarette smoking ice cream “Jerome” – in glorious Japanese soft vinyl! Re-designed for the medium by Kozik and sculpted by Squibbles Ink’s Joe Summers, the little guy stands at around 4″ tall, features articulation in theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Vanilla” Jerome sofubi from Frank Kozik x Rotofugi x Squibbles Ink…”

Whilst we rather impatiently wait for the arrival of Toy Pizza‘s Pizza Rangers following their hugely successful Kickstarter campaign back in February, the guys behind the seminal YouTube toy show have teamed up with none other than Mechazone for a project that should fill the gap perfectly… the incredible Pizzanauts! Closely based on the originalContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The 3D printed “Pizzanaut” action figures from Toy Pizza x Mechazone…”

Having had a huge amount of interest for his first Micro Mail-Away offer through art toy publication Clutter last year, resin maestro Scott Wilkowski is proud to reveal that he’s put a second similar ad in the magazine for the chance to bag one of his super-tiny Micro Kongs! Standing at just over an inchContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Micro Mail-Away Offer 2 from Scott Wilkowski…”

Toy Art Gallery are proud to announce that Retroband and Mutant Vinyl Hardcore will be teaming for their latest collaborative show, Full Resin Vinyl! Showcasing the pair of artists at the top of their game in their respective mediums – hard resin and soft vinyl – the show is set to play host to a wholeContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Retroband x MVH’s “Full Resin Vinyl” show at Toy Art Gallery…”

With news a little slow, we’ve decided to share something a little different today, Flash Gordon’s retro-tastic “Rocket Fighter” tin friction car from Doctor Django’s Marvellous Collectables! An exact replica of the original that first saw release in the 1950’s, this beautifully realised tin toy has been treated to a stunning enamel paint job, featuringContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Flash Gordon’s Rocket Fighter Tin Car from Doctor Django at Toy Tokyo…”

As promised last month, Hong Kong-based sofubi producers SKULLMARK have just released the third figure in their debut line “Galaxy Commanders”, Commander Dagan! Directly inspired by obscure 1977 action figure line “Starroid Raiders” from Tomland, the 9” tall Dagan comes with the same standard body design as the previously released Cytron and Nizard, this timeContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// SKULLMARK’s Commander Dagan sofubi at Toy Undergound…”

Having had continued success with their highly sought after “Cast Figure” resin sets, Gargamel have revealed that they’ve teamed up with none other than Eric Nilla to enter the keshi arena with chibi versions of both Zagoran and Shogun! Standing at around 1.5” each – a touch smaller than the current Gargamel micro line –Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The chibi keshi “Zagoran” and “Shogun” from Gargamel x Eric Nilla…”

Originally debuting at the beginning of the year, Algangu is proud to present the “2nd Phase” of his sofubi mini, The Dissolution of Smoke! Heavily inspired by the 1970’s candy shop playing cards of the same name, the awesome 4″ tall, 2-part mini has been produced in a navy blue soft vinyl this time around, comingContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Dissolution of Smoke sofubi “2nd Phase” from Algangu…”