MAN-E-NEWS// The “GID” and “Clear” Human Centipede 3 sofubi from Secret Base x Cure…

Originally debuting alongside the Japanese release in cinemas just a few weeks back, the officially licensed Human Centipede 3 sofubi from Secret Base and Cure has returned for it’s second outing! Depicting one of the many, many unfortunate prisoners that make up the 250+ strong centipede line depicted in the depraved flick, the little guy – positionedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “GID” and “Clear” Human Centipede 3 sofubi from Secret Base x Cure…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Magical Design x Teddy Maker sofubi revealed…

As if his own previously revealed exclusives for Superfestival 69 weren’t enough (check them here if you haven’t already), sofubi producer Algangu will also play host to the debut sofubi from Teddy Maker – dubbed “Tibe” – at the event too! A collaboration with bespoke Japanese jewellers Magical Design, the mini-mid sized figure appears to beContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Magical Design x Teddy Maker sofubi revealed…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Deuce Point Zero” Unchiman sofubi from Fig-Lab x Paul Kaiju…

Datadub over at Fig-Lab is proud to reveal that his signature “Glitter Bomb” colorways are set to continue come Superfestival 69 this weekend, as he presents his latest collaboration with Paul Kaiju… the “Deuce Point Zero” Unchiman! A whole 9″ of glitter-infused poo kaiju, these must-have figures have been cast in the same “raspberry” andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Deuce Point Zero” Unchiman sofubi from Fig-Lab x Paul Kaiju…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Superfestival 69 exclusive “Grim Purple Haze” SkullWing sofubi from Astro Zombies…

Funnyara over at legendary Japanese toy retainer Astro Zombies is proud to reveal that the highly sought after “Skull Wing” sofubi will return for Superfestival 69 over the weekend in an all-new “Grim Purple Haze” colorway! Standing at around 4.5″ tall and featuring articulation in the neck, shoulders and waist, the classic fight-style figure has beenContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Superfestival 69 exclusive “Grim Purple Haze” SkullWing sofubi from Astro Zombies…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The SLAVExONE x Awesome Toy “Loch Ness Monster” painted run announced…

Following the success of their FAKE BARON Battle Set a couple of months back, Awesome Toy have once again teamed up with SLAVExONE for a special painted run of Loch Ness Monster sofubi! Inspired by easily the most obscure and hard to obtain figure from the iconic Stretch Armstrong line – the Stretch Serpent – theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The SLAVExONE x Awesome Toy “Loch Ness Monster” painted run announced…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “001 Code Name Mr.Sam” sofubi from Algangu…

Sofubi producer Algangu has just revealed a rather mysterious new toy he’ll be debuting at Superfestival 69 this weekend, presenting 001 Code Name Mr.Sam! Whilst we have very little information to go on at present, it appears that the figure – a Japanese spy of sorts – comes in at around mid-size, featuring articulation in theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “001 Code Name Mr.Sam” sofubi from Algangu…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Devils Head Productions’ “Apalala” sofubi prototype teased…

“The ‘Ta fang hsi-yu chi’ by Hsuan-tsang (a Chinese scholar who wrote about India) tells the story of Apalala. Kasyapa Buddha was a man with the power to control the weather. He did so by controlling the evil dragons that possessed the power to bring storms. In return for his good will in controlling theseContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Devils Head Productions’ “Apalala” sofubi prototype teased…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Funny Man” YouZha micro-run from D-Lux x Kearjun…

Hot on the heals of yesterday’s “Dante’s Inferno” one-off from Plaseebo, fellow sofubi customiser D-Lux has just revealed that he’s the latest artist to take on Kearjun‘s YouZha, proudly presenting the “Funny Man” micro-run! Standing at around 8″ tall and featuring 5 points of articulation, the loving tribute to Fulci’s cult horror flick Zombi hasContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Funny Man” YouZha micro-run from D-Lux x Kearjun…”

MAN-E-NEWS// UkyDaydreamer’s “Queen Alice” sofubi test shot revealed…

Teased here in wax prototype form just a couple of weeks back, the “Nekomimi” sofubi from Uky Daydreamer– now dubbed “Queen Alice” – has just been revealed as a finished vinyl test shot! Taking on a more lifelike aesthetic than previous Uky figures, the sleek looking feline protagonist does manage to retain some of the subtleContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// UkyDaydreamer’s “Queen Alice” sofubi test shot revealed…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Superfestival 69 exclusive “Prototype” Winter Nibbler sofubi from Rampage Toys x The Tarantulas…

Previously teased right here just a few days back, we can now reveal that the “Winter Nibbler” sofubi from The Tarantulas will be seeing a special “Prototype” release as part of Superfestival 69 this weekend! Originally seeing a number of releases in resin over the years, the fully Glyos-compatible figure has made the transition intoContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Superfestival 69 exclusive “Prototype” Winter Nibbler sofubi from Rampage Toys x The Tarantulas…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Dante’s Inferno” YouZha custom from Plaseebo…

Bob Conge aka Plaseebo is proud to reveal that he’ll be unleashing a number of one-off customs over the next few months based on Kearjun‘s highly popular YouZha vinyl figure, the first coming in the form of the “Dante’s Inferno” piece you see above! Standing at around 8″ tall and featuring 5 points of articulation,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Dante’s Inferno” YouZha custom from Plaseebo…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The one-off custom “Kumonga” sofubi from Kaiju Legion…

James Osbourne over at specialist toy retailer Kaiju Legion is proud to reveal his latest one-off custom release, taking on Marmit’s stunning “Kumonga” from the Vinyl Paradise series! The beast – first seen in 1967’s Toho movie “Son of Godzilla” – measures an impressive 10″ wide, coming molded in a translucent purple vinyl and treated toContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The one-off custom “Kumonga” sofubi from Kaiju Legion…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Yamomark’s “Chinpira” [BLObPUS Paint Ver]…

BLObPUS has let loose on yet another Yamomark figure for his latest open-run release, proudly presenting the Chinpira [BLObPUS Paint Ver]! Produced in the now-standard GID soft vinyl, the impressive 9″ tall figure has been treated to the artist’s signature metallic and black accented sprays. Available to preorder now until Sunday, September 27th for just 8,800yen ($73)Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Yamomark’s “Chinpira” [BLObPUS Paint Ver]…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Strawberry Milk” Errants sofubi from UhOh Toys…

Originally teased right here over the weekend, we can now reveal that the “Strawberry Milk” Errants sofubi UhOh Toys are now up for grabs online! 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 have once again been produced in aContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Strawberry Milk” Errants sofubi from UhOh Toys…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Pink” Uninco sofubi from Max Toy Co…

Max Toy Co are proud to reveal that their “Uninco” Monster Boogie sofubi has returned in a gorgeous “Pink” colorway! Designed and sculpted by none other than Pico Pico, the adorable little unicorn monster stands at around 3″ tall and features articulation in the neck. Produced in an eye-catching light pink soft vinyl this timeContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Pink” Uninco sofubi from Max Toy Co…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Hooded Jinmenken” sofubi from Science Patrol…

Science Patrol is the latest artist to interpret the infamous “Human Face Dog” of Japanese urban legend, proudly presenting the Hooded Jinmenken sofubi minis! A ingenious mash-up of SP’s Trunkie and Elemental Mage figures, the super-cute canines appear to have been cast in a black soft vinyl for their first release, coming in a choiceContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Hooded Jinmenken” sofubi from Science Patrol…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Blackseed x Angel Abby “Marsmallow Uncle” custom show at Wrong Gallery Taipei…

Previously featured here a few weeks back, we can now finally reveal that Blackseed‘s “Marshmallow Uncle” will be debuting next month as part of a custom group show at the Wrong Gallery Taipei! Designed and digitally sculpted by Blackseed’s Kenneth Tang and produced by Angel Abby, the stunning figure has been heavily inspired by Ghostbusters’ Stay PuftContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Blackseed x Angel Abby “Marsmallow Uncle” custom show at Wrong Gallery Taipei…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Secretoy’s Kraken-inspired “Cinema Monster” prototype revealed…

Splurrt of Secretoy has just revealed that he’s been working on a follow-up to his hugely popular Cinema Monster kaiju! As with the original, the second beast has once again been inspired by the golden age of monster flicks, this time taking on one of Ray Harry Hausen’s most iconic characters, the Kraken from 1981 epicContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Secretoy’s Kraken-inspired “Cinema Monster” prototype revealed…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Superfestival 69 exclusive “Purple Planet People” Oozeballs from Rampage Toys x The Disarticulators…

Yep, yet more from the Disarticulators‘ Oozeball today, as we proudly present the “Purple Planet People” micro-run from Rampage Toys! Coming in at around 3″ of super-squishy Japanese soft vinyl, the highly popular figure has been produced in a deep purple this time around, coming complete with a swathe of metallic blue sprays and handContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Superfestival 69 exclusive “Purple Planet People” Oozeballs from Rampage Toys x The Disarticulators…”

MAN-E-NEWS// New pastel “Errants” sofubi minis from UhOh Toys…

Aaron Arel over at UhOh Toys has just revealed that his “Errants” sofubi minis will be returning soon in an all-new colorway! 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 once again been produced in aContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// New pastel “Errants” sofubi minis from UhOh Toys…”