A reboot that’s been almost 8 years in the making, Nakajima’s iconic sofubi line Astro-Mu 5 will once again see the light of day this week courtesy of Super7! A huge inspiration for some of the most highly sought after sofubi around at the moment – Paul Kaiju’s Mr REE and Ilu Ilu’s Tokio Supernova inContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Super7’s Astro-Mu 5 sofubi minis revealed…”
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MAN-E-NEWS// The Medicom Toy exclusive “Oni-Sakura” NEO JAPAN from RESTORE…
As if the recently released Jungle Fever “Fog” exclusive wasn’t enough (check it out here), RESTORE have revealed that they’ll be teaming up with Medicom Toy once again next month for a special run of “Oni-Sakura” NEO JAPAN sofubi! Featuring the standard NEO body with the all-new demon head sculpt, the 8” tall figure appearsContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Medicom Toy exclusive “Oni-Sakura” NEO JAPAN from RESTORE…”
MAN-E-NEWS// New “Dr Mortality” and “Sushi Dokuro” sofubi from Secret Base…
Secret Base have just unveiled two new toy releases in their online store! First up, we have the latest edition of the grim-looking Dr Mortality. Coming cast in a clear blue glitter vinyl with white glow in the dark head, feet and arms, the stunning piece – designed by famed tattooist Chris Trevino – hasContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// New “Dr Mortality” and “Sushi Dokuro” sofubi from Secret Base…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Osaka Sofubi Banbaku” exclusive Oozeballs from Rampage Toys x The Disarticulators…
Wasting no time since our “Moon Dust” sale last week, we’re very proud to reveal the latest painted Oozeball run in all its glory, the “Osaka Sofubi Banbaku” exclusive edition from Rampage Toys x The Disarticulators! Produced in the same super-squishy silver lame vinyl used for the “Moon Dust” release and fitted with the now-standard squeakerContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Osaka Sofubi Banbaku” exclusive Oozeballs from Rampage Toys x The Disarticulators…”
MAN-E-NEWS// New “Space Convoy” sculpts from Star Case revealed…
Japanese Star Wars fan site and retailer Star Case have just revealed that their hilarious bootleg sofubi line “Space Convoy” is set to return with two all new characters soon! With just the head sculpts unveiled so far – one of which has been shamelessly based on the Tusken Raiders – we can only assume that they’llContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// New “Space Convoy” sculpts from Star Case revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Punk Drunkers x Dehara Yukinori “Jingi” and “Satoshi-kun” sofubi…
Japanese apparel brand Punk Drunkers have teamed up with artist Dehara Yukinori for a special ”Guy” edition of his highly sought after “Jingi” and “Satoshi-kun” sofubi! Featuring all-new head sculpts based on PD’s mascot – the creepy puppet-like “Guy” – the pair come in their OG colorways, with Jingi produced in a flesh vinyl withContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Punk Drunkers x Dehara Yukinori “Jingi” and “Satoshi-kun” sofubi…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Bukimi Blasters’ latest sofubi proto revealed…
Fresh from the success of both the Evil Demon and Bukimi Kun sofubi, Shigeo Endo over at Bukimi Blasters has just revealed that a third, full-sized figure is set to drop soon! Pictured here as a near finished clay proto, the as-yet-unnamed beast carries a similar aesthetic to previous releases, drawing inspiration from Obake yokai, 80’sContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Bukimi Blasters’ latest sofubi proto revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// DeathCat Toys’ “Cerebus” Elder Demon revealed in full…
Wasting no time since the release of the first round of Elder Demons in keshi-form just a couple weeks back, Johan Ulrich over at DeathCat Toys has just revealed the series’ third entry in full, evil hellhound Cerebus! Designed by Johan and once again sculpted by the masterful KtoKto, the 3” tall mini – namedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// DeathCat Toys’ “Cerebus” Elder Demon revealed in full…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Chinpira” kaiju from Yamomark…
Satoru Doki over at Yamomark has just revealed his latest full-sized kaiju to make it into vinyl, the awesome Chinpira! Borrowing elements from the previously released Yamobazooka and Dobler, the approx. 9” tall beast comes with a number of eye-catching design features, including a tree trunk-like arm, a snake companion resting on his shoulder, andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Chinpira” kaiju from Yamomark…”
MAN-E-NEWS// DEKU the Buster “Crisis ver.” from Uky Daydreamer…
With the second colorway of Uky Daydreamer’s DEKU the Buster touching down just a few weeks ago, the Japanese sofubi artist has wasted no time in preparing a third, proudly presenting the “Crisis” version!Standing at 4.7″ – around twice the size of Uky’s usual mini output – and coming with 3 points of articulation plusContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// DEKU the Buster “Crisis ver.” from Uky Daydreamer…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Cristal Azul” Anticristo 666 sofubi from Frank Mysterio…
Frank Mysterio’s Anticristo 666 sofubi returns for it’s latest “blank” micro-run, the Breaking Bad inspired “Cristal Azul”… Standing at around 8” tall and coming with 3 points of articulation, the Mysterio designed, Chauskoskis sculpted figure has been produced in a clear blue soft vinyl to replicate the cult T.V show’s blue crystal meth. Limited toContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Cristal Azul” Anticristo 666 sofubi from Frank Mysterio…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Medicom Toy exclusive “Iron Monkey 2” sofubi from Kikkake Toy…
Originally releasing way back in September of last year, Kikkake Toy‘s Iron Monkey 2 sofubi returns this month as a Medicom Toy exclusive! Drawing inspiration from classic vintage wind-up toys, the beautifully sculpted figure replaces the original design’s torso with an upscaled Roly Poly ball, also removing the cymbals in favour of an all-new accessory- aContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Medicom Toy exclusive “Iron Monkey 2” sofubi from Kikkake Toy…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Mirock Toy x Medicom’s “Mirocku Maru” VAG mini figure…
Previewed here just a couple of weeks back, we can now bring you the full lowdown on Mirock Toy‘s contribution to Medicom‘s upcoming Vinyl Artist Gacha: Series 2, the “OTA scaled” Mirocku Maru! As with previous releases, the stunning mecha-diety features a 2.5″ tall 2-part design, coming in a selection of 5 randomly assorted colorways. With the little guysContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Mirock Toy x Medicom’s “Mirocku Maru” VAG mini figure…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Half Galaxy” Real Uamou sofubi…
Uamou‘s Half Galaxy Week came to a close over the weekend with a fourth and final release, the “Half Galaxy” Real Uamou! The latest iteration of Uamou’s RealxHead Chaosman, this stunning 7″ tall figure has been treated to a breathtaking paint app courtesy of Master Gotto that blends both “black” and “metallic blue” variants of Uamou’s signature “Galaxy”Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Half Galaxy” Real Uamou sofubi…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Triclops’ exclusive “Milky Way” Rotten-X sofubi…
With our very own exclusive “Albino” Rotten-X coming to the Man-E-Toys store this Thursday, February 26th – check our original post here for full release details – we thought we’d share yet another upcoming version of the figure, Triclops’ “Milky Way” edition! Featuring the Triclops designed/Zectron sculpted “Rotten Tomato” ball as a head, the stunning “X” body figureContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Triclops’ exclusive “Milky Way” Rotten-X sofubi…”
MAN-E-NEWS// KtoKto‘s “Unpainted Green” Kaibutsu (Monster) Series 2 and more…
Having recently debuted at Wonderfestival Winter 2015, KtoKto‘s Kaibutsu (Monster) Series 2 returns for it’s first official online release! Inspired by a mix of both classic monster designs and 80s Japanese horror toys – including the iconic MaBa Zombies – this second wave once again features a total of 3 different designs; a quad-eyed Werewolf, Creature from the Black Lagoon andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// KtoKto‘s “Unpainted Green” Kaibutsu (Monster) Series 2 and more…”
MAN-E-NEWS// YS Planning’s Ragaburugu of the Temple of Doom “1st Colorway” sofubi minis…
Having debuted and instantly sold out at Wonderfestival just a couple of weeks back, YS Planning‘s Ragaburugu of the Temple of Doom series returns for it’s first official online release! Designed and sculpted by the original sculptor of Neclos Fortress, Shigeo Uchida, the first wave of 3″ finger puppet-style minis features a total of 3 different designs inspiredContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// YS Planning’s Ragaburugu of the Temple of Doom “1st Colorway” sofubi minis…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Super7’s officially licensed Astro-Mu 5 reboot announced…
After nearly 8 years on the drawing board, Super7 are proud to reveal that they’ve been given the green-light to bring back Nakajima’s iconic Astro-Mu 5 series! A huge inspiration for some of the most highly sought after sofubi around at the moment – Paul Kaiju’s Mr REE and Ilu Ilu’s Tokio Supernova in particular – theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Super7’s officially licensed Astro-Mu 5 reboot announced…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Titanium” Skull Chief sofubi from GUUMON x Scumbags and Superstars…
The guys over at apparel brand Scumbags & Superstars have teamed up with GUUMON for a special micro-run of custom “Titanium” Skull Chiefs! Standing at around 4″ tall (a little larger than a baseball), the mascot head figures have been produced in a chromed soft vinyl this time around, coming with a multitude of clear metallic sprays in GUUMON’s signatureContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Titanium” Skull Chief sofubi from GUUMON x Scumbags and Superstars…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Shimomoku’s “Mustard” BETA sofubi mini at Lulubell Toys…
Lulubell Toys are proud to reveal that they’ve secured a limited supply of Shimomoku’s beautiful BETA sofubi mini! The third figure in the artist’s ongoing Kinokeshi series, the little chap retains the same porcelain like qualities as both Lampu and Makori, this time coming with a unique design that features 4 fully articulated legs that can be neatlyContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Shimomoku’s “Mustard” BETA sofubi mini at Lulubell Toys…”
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