Starting out life as a tribute to his newly born son over 2 years ago now, Mutant Vinyl Hardcore‘s Rich Montanari Jr is very proud to announce the debut of his DC13 Astronauts as part of a special “Red October” Battle Set! The first figures to feature in MVH’s ongoing “Astro” series, the pair –Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Red October” DC13 Astronaut Battle Set from Mutant Vinyl Hardcore…”
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MAN-E-NEWS// The Medicom Toy exclusive “Iron Meat SFB” from Restore…
Hot on the heals of the NYCC ’15 “Magical” edition, Restore‘s Iron Meat SFB is set to return next week in an all-new colorway exclusive to Medicom Toy! Said to be the friend of the previously released “Neo Japan”, the lumbering cyborg – originally realised in garage kit form – has been reimagined by RESTORE’s AbeContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Medicom Toy exclusive “Iron Meat SFB” from Restore…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The one-off custom “Cadaver Twins” release from Akamatsu-San x Splurrt…
Jon Malmstedt over at Rampage Toys has just revealed that he’ll be playing host to a very special release later on this week, the Splurrt “Cadaver Twins” run from Marmit and SkullHeadButt‘s Akamatsu-San! Whilst we have very little to go on at present, it would appear the drop will feature a number of one-off paintedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The one-off custom “Cadaver Twins” release from Akamatsu-San x Splurrt…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “2-Faced Night Gamer” custom from K-Bo Cuts x Plaseebo…
Bob Conge aka Plaseebo is proud to unveil his first collaboration with fellow toy customiser K-Bo Cuts (Tru Slithers), the 2-Faced Night Gamer! A one-of-a-kind custom based on Plaseebo’s signature soft vinyl platform, the 6.5″ tall figure has been beautifully re-sculpted by K-Bo, featuring the artist’s signature dual-face monster design that reveals the Gamer’s “alter ego”Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “2-Faced Night Gamer” custom from K-Bo Cuts x Plaseebo…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Supervillain” S”K”UM-kun sofubi from Blackbook Toy…
Debuting at Taipei Toy Festival ’15 last weekend, the latest S”K”UM-kun colorway from punk band Suicidal Tendencies and BlackBook Toy – dubbed the “Supervillain” edition – will be up for grabs online later this week! Created as the mascot for the now defunct toy shop ZacPac back in 2011, the figure – loosely based on STContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Supervillain” S”K”UM-kun sofubi from Blackbook Toy…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Phase 2” Atomic Kong sofubi set from KT Toy…
With the incredible support it received upon debuting back in June, the Atomic Kong set from KT Toy is set to return this month in an all-new colorway! Featuring the original Atomic Kong mini – first released way back in the 1970’s – the 4.7″ figure is joined by an authentically realised “Giant” version, comingContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Phase 2” Atomic Kong sofubi set from KT Toy…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Tokyo” Jinmenken sofubi from Awesome Toy…
As promised in our coverage of the “Amazing Fake Baron” over the weekend, we can now bring you details of Awesome Toy‘s latest release, the “Tokyo” Jinmenken sofubi! Featuring both “Human Face” and “Skull” designs this time around, the 8″ tall, 2-part homage to one of Japan’s creepiest urban legends has been produced in a brightContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Tokyo” Jinmenken sofubi from Awesome Toy…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The coming of “GooDon” from Kearjun…
Following the huge success of his debut figure “YouZha”, Chinese toy artist Kearjun is proud to reveal that he already had a new vinyl monster waiting in the wings… presenting GooDon! 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, theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The coming of “GooDon” from Kearjun…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Shadow” Stryker Lock sofubi from Onell x RealxHead…
Onell Design have teamed up with RealxHead for the latest round of fully Glyos integrated “Stryker Lock” sofubi! Standing at around 5″ tall and made up of a total of 11 different soft vinyl parts, this all-new “Shadow” colorway has been cast in a glossy black with minimal masked red detailing. Available with either “Mowhawk”Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Shadow” Stryker Lock sofubi from Onell x RealxHead…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Supermoon” Shub Zeroth sofubi from Metacrypt…
Making a limited appearance at NYCC ’15 over the weekend, the “Supermoon” Shub Zeroth from Metacrypt is now up for grabs online! Standing at around 9″ tall and featuring numerous points of articulation in the arms, legs and head, the demonic goat-beast remains unpainted this time around, coming cast in a gorgeous GID soft vinyl.Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Supermoon” Shub Zeroth sofubi from Metacrypt…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Amazing Fake Baron” sofubi micro-run from Awesome Toy…
Whilst the guys over at Awesome Toy unfortunately ran out of time before they could send any exclusives over for NYCC ’15 this week, they’ve decided to celebrate the legendary convention with one of the releases they had planned… presenting the “Amazing Fake Baron” micro-run! Inspired by Poppy’s Spiderman sofubi from the 70’s, the figureContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Amazing Fake Baron” sofubi micro-run from Awesome Toy…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Tibe” sofubi from Teddy Maker x Magical Design…
Originally releasing at Superfestival 69 a couple of weeks back, the debut sofubi from Teddy Maker – “Tibe” – is now finally available to overseas collectors! A collaboration with bespoke Japanese jewellers Magical Design, the mini-mid sized figure appears to be inspired by the company’s signature tattoo/maui skull rings, featuring a similarly embellished face and body sculpt.Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Tibe” sofubi from Teddy Maker x Magical Design…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Cat with Dagger” sofubi preorder from Deth P Sun x FOE Gallery…
FOE Gallery have teamed up with artist Deth P Sun for the release of their first ever toy, the “Cat with Dagger” sofubi! Based on Deth’s recurring feline design, the character has been beautifully realised in 3D, standing at around 6″ tall and featuring 3 points of articulation. Pictured here as a finished resin prototypeContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Cat with Dagger” sofubi preorder from Deth P Sun x FOE Gallery…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The coming of Violence Toy…
Tattoo artist Zach Taylor has teamed up with Middle of Beyond‘s Ezra Haidet for the launch of an all-new toy imprint, Violence Toy! Inspired by cult horror, neo kaiju and classic gross-out toys, the guys’ initial line-up consists of 4 different mixed and matched characters – the ET inspired “Asogian Assasin”, helmeted “Death Car Assasin”, infinityContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The coming of Violence Toy…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Comet Debris’ Halloween ’15 Unlucky Bags announced…
Koji Harmon over at Comet Debris is proud to reveal that his Unlucky Bags will be returning just in time for Halloween this month! As with previous bags, this year’s assortment will include a selection of randomly packed customs, signed and numbered limited editions, test shots (never released test vinyl), and unpainted figures. Available in 2 differentContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Comet Debris’ Halloween ’15 Unlucky Bags announced…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Mishka’s NYCC ’15 exclusive “Boryoku Genjin” from NagNagNag…
Apparel brand Mishka have revealed that they will once again be teaming up with Shigeru Arai of NagNagNag for an exclusive run of the new “Boryoku Genjin” figure! Limited to a run of just 5 pieces this time around, each 9″ tall figure has been treated to Shig’s signature layered sprays and brushed detailing, coming packed with aContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Mishka’s NYCC ’15 exclusive “Boryoku Genjin” from NagNagNag…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The painted “GID” Elder Demons: Series 1 sofubi from DeathCat Toys…
They’ve been a little while in coming, but the first round of painted Elder Demons: Series 1 sofubi from DeathCat Toys will finally be up for grabs this week! Designed by DeathCats’ Johan Ulrich and sculpted by KtoKto, the 2.5″ tall Bikkuriman/Ma-Ba-style split torso minis – Oni Mira and the Red Pharoah – have been produced inContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The painted “GID” Elder Demons: Series 1 sofubi from DeathCat Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Gravy Toys at the Clutter Magazine NYCC ’15 booth…
Whilst Bwana Spoons’ Gravy Toys have unfortunately forgone holding their own booth at NYCC ’15 this year, we can take solace in the fact that they’ll be making an appearance at the Clutter Magazine booth over the event’s 4 day stretch! Featuring a huge selection of both toys and art including Suns of Brodarr NYCC blindContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Gravy Toys at the Clutter Magazine NYCC ’15 booth…”
MAN-E-NEWS// KaijuMonsteR’s Roughneck:7 NYCC ’15 exclusives…
With New York Comic Con ’15 opening it’s doors in just a couple hours time, the guys over at Roughneck:7 are proud to reveal a whole slew of figures they’ll have up for grabs at the KaijuMonsteR booth! Whilst unfortunately the all-new “Heragrado” is being held back for a Japan release first, attendees of theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// KaijuMonsteR’s Roughneck:7 NYCC ’15 exclusives…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Wrong Gallery’s TTF ’15 exclusive “Awesome TV” and “Skull Jinmenken” sofubi from Awesome Toy…
Awesome Toy has just announced that they’ll be teaming up with Wrong Gallery for the release of 2 exclusives at Taipei Toy Festival ’15 this weekend! First up, we have the return of the “Awesome TV”. Standing at around 3″ cubed, the DIY/custom orientated figure has been produced in a GID soft vinyl this time around, comingContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Wrong Gallery’s TTF ’15 exclusive “Awesome TV” and “Skull Jinmenken” sofubi from Awesome Toy…”
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