Whilst versions of Kearjun‘s latest vinyl figure “Goodon” have been cropping up over the past couple of weeks, Blurble has returned to the artist’s debut toy “YouZha” for a special “Rotten Fruit” micro-run! Standing at around 9″ tall and featuring articulation in the head, arms and legs, the Zombi-inspired figure has been produced in aContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Rotten Fruit” YouZha micro-run from Blurble x Kearjun…”
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MAN-E-NEWS// The “Kesagake’s Revenge ” Kaibutsuya sofubi from Rampage Toys…
First teased here just a couple of weeks back, we can now reveal the latest figure from Rampage Toys‘ ongoing Kaibutsuya (Giant Monster Animal Shop) series – dubbed Kesagake’s Revenge – in full! Whilst the original Kesagake was based on the infamous Sankebetsu Brown Bear of Hokkaido Higuma – who was subsequently killed after the worst bear attack inContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Kesagake’s Revenge ” Kaibutsuya sofubi from Rampage Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Gorgoloid X Mechavirus custom Ammonaito sofubi micro-run…
Following the success of his “Necro” release late last year, Gorgoloid has once again teamed up with MechaVirus for another run of custom Ammonaitos! Featuring the sea dwelling beast in a white Japanese soft vinyl this time around, each 9.5cm x 25cm figure has been treated to a selection of one-off Monster Kolor sprays and hand paintedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Gorgoloid X Mechavirus custom Ammonaito sofubi micro-run…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Monster Tank sofubi set from Sun Guts…
Taking a leaf out of Ilu Ilu’s book with their recent “Cyber Future Techno Loader” release, sofubi producers Sun Guts have just revealed that they will have a similar mini “Monster Tank” set ready for release at Design Fiesta 42 later this month! Consisting of 3 articulated minis – 2 tanks and a rocket launcherContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Monster Tank sofubi set from Sun Guts…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Kenth Toy Works’ custom Naminori Kaijin Oron for Clutter’s “Nihonsei” group show…
Kenth Toy Works are proud to reveal that their collaboration with SIX F – Naminori Kaijin Oron – will be featuring as a one-off custom in Clutter Gallery‘s “Nihonsei” (Made in Japan) group show later this month! Standing at a lofty 8.6″ tall with a 10″ sharkboard accessory, the driftwood and coral infused surfer dude hasContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Kenth Toy Works’ custom Naminori Kaijin Oron for Clutter’s “Nihonsei” group show…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Bear Death God” vinyl figure from Akashik (ARSVT)…
California-based artist Dave Linares over at Akashik Records’ Soft Vinyl Toys (ARSVT for short!) is proud to introduce his first ever vinyl figure, the awesome Bear Death God! Drawing inspiration from right across sofubi and neo kaiju, the mid-large size figure features a beautifully textured, 2-headed design akin to Skull Head Butt’s Demon Cyclops figure,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Bear Death God” vinyl figure from Akashik (ARSVT)…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Pico Pico’s “Large Bodhisattiva” Rinne sofubi from Pico Pico…
Hot on the heals of his recent work on GEEK!’s Requiemer of Sun and Death plus his own self produced toy “Chikidon”, artist PicoPico has just unveiled yet another figure inspired by ancient tribal art, the stunning Rinne! Designed and sculpted by the artist with prototyping duties handed over to Dream Rocket’s Yajima Junichi, the livingContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Pico Pico’s “Large Bodhisattiva” Rinne sofubi from Pico Pico…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Comet Debris’ custom “Garak” sofubi for DCon ’15…
Comet Debris‘ Koji Harmon has revealed that he’ll be customising a batch of his “Garak” Suns of Brodarr sofubi for release at Designer Con later this month! Featuring the standard 5.5″ SoB body, the Gravy Toys produced figure has been treated to an all-new frog/kappa head and arm courtesy of Harmon, coming cast in aContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Comet Debris’ custom “Garak” sofubi for DCon ’15…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The new “NutiPati” vinyl figure from Purple Toys x Unbox Industries…
Releasing in super-limited numbers earlier in the year, the super-creepy “NutiPati” vinyl figure from Purple Toys and Unbox Industries is set to return for a special joint release at Designer Con ’15 and online this month! Whilst we don’t have any specific information to go on at present, it would appear that the peanut deityContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The new “NutiPati” vinyl figure from Purple Toys x Unbox Industries…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Tru:Tek’s Designer Con ’15 exclusive Oozeball sofubi teased…
With Designer Con ’15 just a few weeks away now, our very own Tru:Tek has set about working on a number of exclusives he’ll have up for grabs at the event… starting with the stunning WIP Oozeball custom you see above! Whilst details are still pretty thin on the ground at present, it would appearContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Tru:Tek’s Designer Con ’15 exclusive Oozeball sofubi teased…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Medicom exclusive “Cyber Future Techno Loader” sofubi from Ilu Ilu…
The guys behind elusive Japanese sofubi house Ilu Ilu have just revealed that their breathtaking “Cyber Future Techno Loader” sofubi will be returning this month in 2 Medicom exclusive colorways! Heavily inspired by the likes of Transformers and Micronauts, the stunning 6″ tall figure – dubbed Commander Victor (red) and (blue) – comes packed with a set ofContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Medicom exclusive “Cyber Future Techno Loader” sofubi from Ilu Ilu…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Shirahama Toy’s “Nekomata Jijyo” sofubi revealed…
Originally teased in prototype form right here back in May, the “Nekomata Jijyo” sofubi from Shirahama Toy has just been revealed in-full and he’s bringing along another new figure for the ride! Whilst information on the mid-large size piece is still thin on the ground at present, we can at least now confirm that he featuresContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Shirahama Toy’s “Nekomata Jijyo” sofubi revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Halloween” Dissolution of Smoke sofubi from Algangu…
Algangu is proud to announce the return of his first “Dissolution of Smoke” sofubi in a special Halloween-themed colorway! 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 gorgeous clear orange soft vinyl this time around, coming with seasonal black and metallicContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Halloween” Dissolution of Smoke sofubi from Algangu…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The first edition “Meats” vinyl figure from Retroband x Unbox Industries…
First seen right here a few weeks back, the debut version of Retroband‘s highly anticipated “Meats” vinyl figure has just been revealed in-full! A loving tribute to both classic zombie and body horror flicks, the decaying, deformed creep stands at a round 12″ tall, featuring articulation in the arms, legs and neck as well as coming with bothContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The first edition “Meats” vinyl figure from Retroband x Unbox Industries…”
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// The “Blackmass” Alavaka Bodhisattiva sofubi from Devils Head Productions…
Teased just a few days back, we can now reveal the full release details for the upcoming “Blackmass” Alavaka Bodhisattiva from Devils Head Productions! Marking the first painted release of the new Bodhisattiva head, the 5″ tall Alavaka has been cast in a flesh tone soft vinyl this time around, coming with maroon and brown spraysContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Blackmass” Alavaka Bodhisattiva sofubi from Devils Head Productions…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Toy Art Gallery’s Halloween ’15 releases…
Toy Art Gallery have just announced a quartet of spooky releases dropping just in time for Halloween! Featuring the return of Paul Kaiju’s Slugbeard and Gacha Minis plus an unpainted run of Kurobokan’s Sleepwalker Nimbus, we bring you a quick rundown of what will be on offer and how it can be procured… The “Halloween Orange”Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Toy Art Gallery’s Halloween ’15 releases…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The one-off “YouZha” micro-run from Kearjun x Slave One x Denise Medrano…
Yep, even more from Kearjun today, as the Chinese toy artist proudly presents his latest artist collaboration, a one-off “YouZha” micro-run from none other than Slave One and Denise Medrano! Standing at around 9″ tall and coming cast in a deep purple vinyl, the highly sought after Fulci Zombi tribute has been treated to Medrano’s signatureContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The one-off “YouZha” micro-run from Kearjun x Slave One x Denise Medrano…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The DCon exclusive “Toshima” Soprano sofubi from Rampage Toys x Cojica Toy…
Rampage Toys‘ Jon Malmstedt has just unveiled the first exclusive release he’ll have up for grabs at Designer Con ’15 next month, taking on Cojica‘s Soprano sofubi for a special “Toshima” micro-run! Standing at around 7″ tall, the adorable pterodactyl has been produced in a bright yellow vinyl this time around, coming with a selectionContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The DCon exclusive “Toshima” Soprano sofubi from Rampage Toys x Cojica Toy…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The OP Customs x Kearjun “Goodon” micro-run…
Wasting no time since Arturo Ulloa’s drop just last week, Kearjun is proud to reveal that OP Customs is the latest artist to take on the mighty Goodon for a special micro-run release! Heavily inspired by Bemon’s iconic “2-Headed” kaiju, which in turn was inspired by Famous Monsters of Filmland’s 1968 “Jack the Giant Killer” cover,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The OP Customs x Kearjun “Goodon” micro-run…”
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