“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…”
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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// 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// Angel Abby x Marcus Yuen’s “Rocket Boy” sofubi now online…
Making it’s debut at Milk Magazine’s Milk Mart event over the weekend, the remaining “Rocket Boy” sofubi from Angel Abby is now up for grabs online! Designed by tattoo artist Marcus Yuen and produced by Angel Abby, the 5″ tall, 4-part figure has been produced in a yellow soft vinyl with 2 painted colorways up for grabs; aContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Angel Abby x Marcus Yuen’s “Rocket Boy” sofubi now online…”
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// Nerdone’s “M.O.T.U.L.O.S Jr” sofubi prototype revealed…
Having had continued success with his ingenious Neclos-MOTU mashup, the “M.O.T.U.L.O.S” playset, Nerdone are proud to reveal that an all-new mini “Jr” version will be making an appearance early next year! Featuring the same infusion of Neclos Fortress’ “Neclos” and MOTU’s Castle Greyskull, the figure has been reduced to finger puppet-scale, set to come withContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Nerdone’s “M.O.T.U.L.O.S Jr” sofubi prototype revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Little Green Man” Mimi Monster sofubi from Zhang Sheng…
“Not only do they dwell on Earth, the Mimimonsters have conquered the Moon too!” Debuting to huge fanfare early last month, Zhang Sheng‘s awesome Mimi Monster sofubi is set to return in an all-new “Little Green Man” colorway! Standing at around 6″ tall, the slimy cyclops features a simple 2-part design with articulation in the neck, this timeContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Little Green Man” Mimi Monster sofubi from Zhang Sheng…”
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// 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 “GID” Koningu sofubi from Ummikko…
Mikko over at Ummikko is proud to reveal that a long-awaited blank run of GID Koningu sofubi will be up for grabs this weekend! Standing at around 5.5″ tall and featuring 3 points of articulation, the vintage-styled kong has been produced in an unpainted glow-in-the-dark soft vinyl this time around. Touching down in the UmmikkoContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “GID” Koningu sofubi from Ummikko…”
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 Punk Drunkers exclusive “Kesagake and Aitsu” sofubi set from Rampafge Toys…
Japanese lifestyle brand Punk Drunkers have teamed up with Rampage Toys for an exclusive version of the ever popular Kesagake sofubi! Produced in what appears to be a light tan soft vinyl this time around, the lofty 10.5″ tall figure has been treated to a number of metallic blue and black sprays courtesy of Rampage’sContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Punk Drunkers exclusive “Kesagake and Aitsu” sofubi set from Rampafge Toys…”
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 “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// Blackseed’s “Santa Claus is Coming to Town” Monster Craftsman sofubi…
Blackseed are proud to reveal that a special festive run of their Monster Craftsman sofubi is coming just in time for the holidays! Dubbed the “Santa Claus is Coming to Town” edition, the trio – Cocoa Monster, Hermit Monster and Corm Monster – stand at around 4″-6″ tall each, coming cast in a white soft vinyl andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Blackseed’s “Santa Claus is Coming to Town” Monster Craftsman sofubi…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Rampage Toys’ “Beer and Bears” show at PUMP…
Jon Malmstedt over at Rampage Toys has just revealed that he’ll be hosting a very special “Beer and Bears” show at Ikebukuro’s PUMP Craft Beer Bar next Thursday, December 12th! Featuring a whole slew of bear-related toys from the Rampage back catalog including custom Kesagakes, Snack Packs and Bunny-Bear gachapon, the star of the show –Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Rampage Toys’ “Beer and Bears” show at PUMP…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Nero” and “Patrasche” World Masterpiece Theatre sofubi from Mirock Toy x Medicom Toy…
Following the debut of “Sterling North” and “Rascal Raccoon” back in May, Mirock Toy have once again teamed with Medicom Toy for the latest release in the officially licensed “World Masterpiece Theatre”, this time around taking on lead characters “Nero” and “Patrasche” from 1975 series A Dog of Flanders! Designed and sculpted by Mirock Toy based onContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Nero” and “Patrasche” World Masterpiece Theatre sofubi from Mirock Toy x Medicom Toy…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Rocket Boy” sofubi from Angel Abby x Marcus Yuen…
Angel Abby have teamed up with tattoo artist Marcus Yuen for the release of an all-new soft vinyl figure, the awesome Rocket Boy! Whilst little is known about the origin of the figure, it would appear that the vintage-styled astronaut has been designed by Yuen and produced by Angel Abby, presumably standing at a mid-sizedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Rocket Boy” sofubi from Angel Abby x Marcus Yuen…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “GID” Big Uamou vinyl figure from Uamou x Unbox Industries…
First seen in limited quantities at DCon ’15 a couple of weeks back, the “GID” Big Uamou soft vinyl figure from Uamou x Unbox Industries is now finally up for grabs online! A perfectly up-scaled rendition of Uamou’s classic horned mini, the toy-come-art piece stands at just under 12″ tall, coming complete with one pointContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “GID” Big Uamou vinyl figure from Uamou x Unbox Industries…”
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