MAN-E-NEWS// The “Ooze-X” sofubi mash-up for Clutter’s “Nihonsei” group show…

Jon Malmstedt over at Rampage Toys has just unveiled one of many limited runs he’ll have on display at Clutter Magazine‘s upcoming “Nihonsei” (Made in Japan) group show, proudly presenting the “Ooze-X” mash-up! Once again taking on Skull Head Butt’s classic “X” body, the 9″ tall figure features The Disarticulators‘ Oozeball as a head, comingContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Ooze-X” sofubi mash-up for Clutter’s “Nihonsei” group show…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Halloween Cupcake” sofubi from Refreshment Toy…

Refreshment Toy have just unveiled a special “Halloween” version of their adorable Cherry Cupcake sofubi! Standing at around 3.5″ tall and featuring a simple 2-part design, the little guy appears to have been cast in a crystal clear soft vinyl, coming with a gorgeous internal paint app in dark purple, orange, neon purple and green. CurrentlyContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Halloween Cupcake” sofubi from Refreshment Toy…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Diamond Dust” Evil Mc sofubi from BlackBook Toy x Ron English…

The guys over at BlackBook Toy are proud to reveal that Ron English‘s “Evil Mc” sofubi will be returning later this week in an all-new “Diamond Dust” edition! Based on a recurring character seen in many of English’s paintings, the sinister-looking fast food anti-mascot has been realised in 3D by the talented Chop over at Monster Farm, standingContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Diamond Dust” Evil Mc sofubi from BlackBook Toy x Ron English…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Rockin’ Jelly Bean x Blackdots’ “Mr Death” sofubi at GeekLife…

With the original run selling out quickly at Taipei Toy Festival ’15 last weekend, Blackdots and Rockin’ Jelly Bean are proud to reveal that a limited second batch of their first “Freaky Monster Village” sofubi – Mr Death – will be available online later this week! Inspired, sadly not by RJB’s signature erotic psychobilly art, but instead byContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Rockin’ Jelly Bean x Blackdots’ “Mr Death” sofubi at GeekLife…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Pumpkin Spice” Errants sofubi from UhOh Toys…

Marking our third Halloween tinged post today, Aaron Arel over at UhOh Toys introduces his latest round of Errants sofubi, the “Pumpkin Spice” edition! Consisting of all 3 2.5″ tall designs from the series; “Roku” the scientist owl, “Cutty” the cowboy bull and “Verge” the space faring lizard, the adorable 2 part figures appear to have been cast inContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Pumpkin Spice” Errants sofubi from UhOh Toys…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Max Toy Co’s “Dino Brothers” Monster Boogie sofubi revealed…

Whilst we patiently wait for the arrival of James Groman and Toy Art Gallery’s “BC Blasters”, Mark Nagata over at Max Toy Co has just revealed that yet more dino/tank related madness will be dropping soon in the form of the “Dino Brothers” Monster Boogie sofubi! Taking on a much more eastern look than theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Max Toy Co’s “Dino Brothers” Monster Boogie sofubi revealed…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Elegab’s October lottery sales…

Yep, it’s already that time of the month again… time for the latest round of Elegab lottery sales! Offering up just 2 figures this time around, we have the return of personal favourite Hyouga King in a black soft vinyl with metallic teal, red, green and blue sprays, plus theKaijin-seijin set, coming in a blue vinylContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Elegab’s October lottery sales…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Paul Kaiju’s Designer Con ’15 exclusive “Sub-Type” Biter Fish sofubi teased…

Originally teased here way back in June, the “Biter Fish” sofubi from Paul Kaiju will be making it’s debut at Designer Con ’15 next month as part of a special “Sub-Type” micro-run! Inspired by vintage “tub toys” (toys that can be played in the bath), the stunning 5 part figure is set to come withContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Paul Kaiju’s Designer Con ’15 exclusive “Sub-Type” Biter Fish sofubi teased…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Hallows Eve” Anticristo 666 sofubi from OP Customs x Frank Mysterio…

Yet more Halloween-related goodness today, as custom artist Michael Devera of OP Customs reveals a special “Hallows Eve” run of Frank Mysterio’s Anticristo 666 sofubi! Standing at around 8″ tall and featuring articulation in the neck and arms, the devilish beast has been produced in what appears to be a bright orange vinyl, coming withContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Hallows Eve” Anticristo 666 sofubi from OP Customs x Frank Mysterio…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Rampage Studios’ “Halloween 2015” group show announced…

With arguably the toy world’s biggest holiday coming up in just over a week’s time, Rampage Toys‘ Jon Malmstedt will be celebrating in style with the announcement of a HUGE group show at Rampage Studios! Set to feature some of the biggest artists from the world of sofubi, revealed works so far include a batch ofContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Rampage Studios’ “Halloween 2015” group show announced…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Plaseebo’s 10th Anniversary “Plaseebo Mummy #2″…

Continuing his 10th Anniversary celebrations this week, Bob Conge of Plaseebo fame comes with the second instalment in his new Plaseebo Mummy series! Standing at around 7″ tall, the creepy figure has been cast in a never before offered blue glow-in-the-dark vinyl, coming with a detail hugging black wash, swirled orange glass inset eyes, anContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Plaseebo’s 10th Anniversary “Plaseebo Mummy #2″…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Secret Base’s Spongebob DX “Towel Set” at Toy Art Gallery…

Toy Art Gallery have secured a limited batch of the latest Spongebob DX sofubi from Secret Base! Standing at around 6.5″ tall, the officially licensed soft vinyl figure has been treated to a schoolboy-esque black and white uniform paint app, coming packed with a sweet matching hand towel. Currently available in the TAG store right here,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Secret Base’s Spongebob DX “Towel Set” at Toy Art Gallery…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Gay Empire” and “Sucklord” Star Convoy sofubi from Star Case x Suckadelic x DKE Toys…

Having had sellout success with their “Super Hero” SDCC exclusives a few months back, art toy distributor DKE Toys has once again teamed up with Japanese Star Wars aficionados Star Case for another special release, this time taking on the Suckadelic universe in Star Convoy form! Comprising of 2 different figures; a “Gay Empire” renditionContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Gay Empire” and “Sucklord” Star Convoy sofubi from Star Case x Suckadelic x DKE Toys…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Shirahama Toy’s Halloween Kuumon release revealed…

Dennis Hamann of Shirahama Toy has just unveiled a special Kuumon release just in time for Halloween! Featuring a limited number of the spider kaiju in a marbled mix of seasonal black and orange glitter infused vinyl, each 5.5″ tall figure comes packed unassembled in a plastic jack o lantern. Due to touch down inContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Shirahama Toy’s Halloween Kuumon release revealed…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Angel Abby exclusive “Mini Thirteen” sofubi from Rumble Monsters…

Hong Kong based toy retailer Angel Abby have just secured yet another exclusive for their store, the “Mini Thirteen” sofubi from Rumble Monsters! Standing at around 3.5″ tall, the simple 2-part ‘bot sculpt has been produced in a sleek transparent red vinyl for the release, coming complete with minimal orange and silver masked sprays. CurrentlyContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Angel Abby exclusive “Mini Thirteen” sofubi from Rumble Monsters…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Rampage Toys’ latest “Kaibutsuya” sofubi teased…

Having had continued success with Kesagake over the past year, Jon Malmstedt of Rampage Toys is pleased to announce that the second figure in the ongoing “Kaibutsuya” (Giant Monster Animal Shop) series will be up for grabs soon! Whilst Kesagake was based on the infamous Sankebetsu Brown Bear of Hokkaido Higuma – who was subsequently killedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Rampage Toys’ latest “Kaibutsuya” sofubi teased…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “GID” Autopsy Zombie Staple Baby sofubi from Miscreation Toys…

Jeremi Rimmel of Miscreation Toys is proud to reveal that his Autopsy Zombie Staple Baby is set to return today in an all-new colorway! Standing at around 9″ from head to toe and coming with articulation in the arms, legs and head, the gruesome looking infant has been cast in an unpainted glow-in-the-dark soft vinylContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “GID” Autopsy Zombie Staple Baby sofubi from Miscreation Toys…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Fluffbun Ree” sofubi micro-run from Melancholy Kitties x Paul Kaiju…

Famed for her beautiful custom Calavera dolls, artist Kat Caro of Melancholy Kitties has turned her talents towards Paul Kaiju‘s Mr Ree sofubi for a special limited run release! Based on the one-off custom Kat created earlier in the year (check it out here), the 5.5″ tall figures have been produced in a vanilla colored vinylContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Fluffbun Ree” sofubi micro-run from Melancholy Kitties x Paul Kaiju…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “JunKing” wax sofubi protos from Imps and Monsters revealed…

Originally teased way back in April, the “JunKing” totem sofubi from Imps and Monsters has finally made it to the wax prototype stage this week! Loosely based on the new “Imp Lands” card game of the same name (available for preorder through Kickstarter right here), the absoilutely adorable set featuring a number of familiar animals, riders andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “JunKing” wax sofubi protos from Imps and Monsters revealed…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Lime” Cestoda sofubi from Miscreation Toys x Toy Art Gallery…

Toy Art Gallery and Miscreation Toys are proud to offer up their collaboratively produced Cestoda sofubi in an all-new “Lime” colorway! Standing at a gargantuan 14″ tall and featuring a total of 10 points of articulation, the Miscreation-designed, iamscumbag-sculpted figure has been produced by TAG in the highly sought after “lime” colored soft vinyl, onceContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Lime” Cestoda sofubi from Miscreation Toys x Toy Art Gallery…”