“あなたの獣アウトドアを取る! Do you remember the great Battles fought during the late 80´s in your own backyard, playground or within an impressive landscape during a holiday trip? Now its time to become that kid again……… Take your Beasts, let them out in the woods, send them out on an expedition in an extreme outdoor environment orContinue reading “The “Battle Beasts Battleground” blog…”
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The “Kwartz Commander” and “Azer Commander” sofubi from SKULLMARK…
Resuming their onslaught of monthly releases for 2016, SKULLMARK have just unveiled latest figures in their debut line “Galaxy Commanders”, Commander Kwartz and Commander Azer! Directly inspired by obscure 1977 action figure line “Starroid Raiders” from Tomland, the 9” tall Rookie and Klop come with the same standard body designs as previous releases, this time cast in an authentic orange and lime greenContinue reading “The “Kwartz Commander” and “Azer Commander” sofubi from SKULLMARK…”
Bad Attic Toys’ “Two Face Todd” Trouballz sofubi at Superfestival 70…
Having only seen a limited release since it’s debut back in August of last year, we’re very happy to reveal that Bad Attic Toys‘ debut sofubi – 2-Faced Todd – will be making a return at Superfestival 70 this weekend! The first to feature in the ongoing Madball-inspired “Trouballz” line, the gruesome figure comes in at anContinue reading “Bad Attic Toys’ “Two Face Todd” Trouballz sofubi at Superfestival 70…”
The Superfestival 70 exclusive “S.T.E.A.M” Loch Ness Monster sofubi from Fig-Lab x Awesome Toy…
Fig-Lab‘s Datadub has revealed that he’s teaming up with Awesome Toy for a special run of Loch Ness Monster sofubi in his signature “S.T.E.A.M” colorway! Produced in a Japanese soft vinyl, the 4″ tall, 2-part figure – a homage to Kenner’s super rare “Stretch Serpent” – has been treated to a stunning array of copper, gold andContinue reading “The Superfestival 70 exclusive “S.T.E.A.M” Loch Ness Monster sofubi from Fig-Lab x Awesome Toy…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Garamon Daruma” resin figure from Gorgoloid…
Barry Allen Williams aka Gorgoloid has just unveiled the latest figure he’ll have up for grabs in his webstore soon, the stunning Garamon/Pigumon Daruma! An ingenious mix of Ultra Q kaiju and a lucky Dharma doll, the stunning piece – inspired by the traditional Japanese toy paintings of Kyosen Kawasaki – has been hand sculpted by the artist atContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Garamon Daruma” resin figure from Gorgoloid…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Cloudfall” Robo Top resin figures from Inami Toyland…
The “Robo Top” resin spinning top from Inami Toyland‘s Kevin Nam returns by popular demand for a special “Cloudfall” release just in time for the holidays! Coming in at around 2″ tall by 2″ wide, the fully working, hand sculpted spinning top features an ingenious “rock, paper, scissors” style mechanic, with each of the robot’s hands (clenched,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Cloudfall” Robo Top resin figures from Inami Toyland…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “3-Eyed King Kong” Slimeball from Scumbags and Superstars…
With both “Melting Man” and “Slimy Siamese”selling out instantaneously, Scumbags and Superstars have once again called upon the talents of artist Chris Grondin aka Cryptodude for the release of yet another Slimeball… the 3-Eyed King Kong! Based on an original character design from S&S, the suitably gross-looking ball has once again been hand sculpted by Grondin at around 3″ wide,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “3-Eyed King Kong” Slimeball from Scumbags and Superstars…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Marmit x Medicom Toy’s “Alien” sofubi re-release…
Answering the prayers of many a sofubi collector, Marmit’s grail-like Alien sofubi is to be resurrected by Medicom Toy for a special re-release later this month! Featuring all 5 designs from the classic line-up – the “Alien” and Nostromo crew members “Ripley”, “Dallas”, “Kain” and “Lambert” – each 9.5″ tall figure has been produced in soft vinylContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Marmit x Medicom Toy’s “Alien” sofubi re-release…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Gory Hole’s “Warui Zonbi” gacha keshi revealed…
With the first official painted run of Gory Hole‘s “Warui Zonbi” sofubi finally set to touch down online over the next few weeks, we’re very proud to reveal a surprise extra that’ll be making an appearance too… the Warui Zonbi gacha keshi! Inspired by MaBa Zombies’ gachapon spin-off series, both “Selwyn” and “SS Wolfgang” haveContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Gory Hole’s “Warui Zonbi” gacha keshi revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “X-Ray Full Color Vintage” Felix the Cat sofubi from Secret Base…
Secret Base are proud to announce the return of their officially licensed Felix the Cat sofubi with a stunning “X-Ray Full Color Vintage” version! Standing at little over 6″ tall, the 2-part figure has been produced in a clear soft vinyl with a GID internal skeleton, coming with a split-style paint app in a vintage off-whiteContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “X-Ray Full Color Vintage” Felix the Cat sofubi from Secret Base…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Chestbuster” Loch Ness Monster sofubi from Obsessed Panda x Awesome Toy…
Awesome Toy have teamed up with toy customiser Obsessed Panda for a special “Chestbuster” Loch Ness Monster micro-run! Produced in a flesh tone vinyl, the 4″ tall, 2-part figure – a homage to Kenner’s super rare “Stretch Serpent” – has been treated to a bloody paint app inspired by the Chestbuster in the classic horrorContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Chestbuster” Loch Ness Monster sofubi from Obsessed Panda x Awesome Toy…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The vintage-style vacuform “Ooze-It” mask from Live Rad Studios…
Yep, we know it’s not a toy in the traditional sense, but this mask based on our favourite slime-filled doll “Ooze-It” from Live Rad Studios was simply too good to ignore! Designed and sculpted by LR’s Thomas Fernandez, the vintage-style vacuform mask features the same iconic sad expression as old craterface, coming hand formed andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The vintage-style vacuform “Ooze-It” mask from Live Rad Studios…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Melting Man” Slimeball from Cryptodude x Scumbags and Superstars…
Originally releasing and instantly selling out at NYCC ’15 a couple of weeks back, the “Melting Man” Slimeball from Scumbags and Superstars will thankfully be seeing its first worldwide release later on today! Based on an original character design from longtime S&S collaborator Sexual Youkai, the suitably gross-looking ball has once again been hand sculpted byContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Melting Man” Slimeball from Cryptodude x Scumbags and Superstars…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Ultra Earth” and “Devil Bado” Astro-Mu 5 reissues from Medicom Toy…
Whilst Super7 have been doing an impeccable job of bringing back Nakajima’s Astro-Mu 5 minis this year, the onus has fallen upon Medicom Toy to reproduce the classic 70’s sofubi line’s full size figures, with the first 2 – good guy “Ultra Earth” and iconic baddie “Devil Bado” – seeing a release later this month! Near-identicalContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Ultra Earth” and “Devil Bado” Astro-Mu 5 reissues from Medicom Toy…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Gory Hole’s “Zombie Baby” Warui Zonbi sofubi prototype revealed…
Briefly mentioned early last month, our editor-in-chief Tru:Tek will be resurrecting Gory Hole in time for a relaunch at DCon in November, bringing along a whole host of goodies including the debut of the brand’s first ever toy line… Warui Zonbi! Heavily inspired by cult horror toys the Ma-Ba Zombies – albeit with a modern twist – theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Gory Hole’s “Zombie Baby” Warui Zonbi sofubi prototype revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS (UPDATED)// Skullmark’s “SkullWorld Warriors” sofubi revealed…
Wasting no time since the final release in their debut series “Galaxy Commanders” last week, the team behind Skullmark are proud to reveal that their next upcoming sofubi project – the “SkullWorld Warriors” – is already entering the final prototyping stages! As with the Galaxy Commanders, the series has its foot planted firmly in theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS (UPDATED)// Skullmark’s “SkullWorld Warriors” sofubi revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Skullmark’s “Commander Rookie” and “Commander Klop” sofubi at Toy Underground…
Continuing their onslaught of monthly releases, Hong Kong-based sofubi producers SKULLMARK have just unveiled latest figures in their debut line “Galaxy Commanders”, Commander Rookie and Commander Klop! Directly inspired by obscure 1977 action figure line “Starroid Raiders” from Tomland, the 9” tall Rookie (or is that Wookie?!) and Klop come with the same standard body design as the previously releasedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Skullmark’s “Commander Rookie” and “Commander Klop” sofubi at Toy Underground…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “My Pet Gergle” sofubi micro-run from Topheroy x Miscreation Toys…
Hot on the heals of the recently announced “Iron Monster” release from Skinner, Jeremi Rimel of Miscreation Toys has teamed up with yet another artist for a limited micro-run, proudly presenting the “My Pet Gergle” sofubi from Topheroy! Based on the artist’s original resin custom created way back in 2013 (check it here), Miscreation’s “Gergle” AutopsyContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “My Pet Gergle” sofubi micro-run from Topheroy x Miscreation Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Skullmark’s “Commander Gatta” sofubi at Toy Underground…
Regular as clockwork, Hong Kong-based sofubi producers SKULLMARK have released the seventh figure in their debut line “Galaxy Commanders” just in time for August, proudly presenting Commander Gatta! Directly inspired by obscure 1977 action figure line “Starroid Raiders” from Tomland, the 9” tall Gatta features the all-new, super-chunky body design this time around, coming cast in an authentic white vinyl withContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Skullmark’s “Commander Gatta” sofubi at Toy Underground…”
MAN-E-UPDATE// The “Mad Wrestlers” keshi from Monster Island x Disart ToyLabs…
Originally announced right here last month, we can now reveal the Mad Wrestlers from Monster Island x Disart ToyLabs in their final packaging! Heavily inspired by the Weirdballs mini figure off-shoots, these ingenious little guys feature recast and reduced Madball heads that have been kit-bashed with a number of different M.U.S.C.L.E bodies. Featuring a total ofContinue reading “MAN-E-UPDATE// The “Mad Wrestlers” keshi from Monster Island x Disart ToyLabs…”
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