MAN-E-NEWS// The Disarticulators’ “OG Ooze-It” Oozeball sofubi revealed…

Revealed right here in test-shot form last month, we are very proud to finally be able to share The Disarticulators‘ Oozeball sofubi in it’s initial “OG Ooze-It Green” colorway! Here’s the blurb for the figure… “A follow-up to last years hugely popular keshi-ball release, the DA’s Tru:Tek has completely redesigned the figure from the ground up for the newContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Disarticulators’ “OG Ooze-It” Oozeball sofubi revealed…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The officially licensed “Oyasumi Punpun” sofubi from Science Patrol…

Science Patrol have joined the swathe of sofubi and keshi producers in securing a one-day license for this Sunday’s Wonderfestival Winter 2015, taking on cult Japanese manga Oyasumi Punpun! Featuring 2 of the many different forms the lead character – teenage boy Punpun – takes on throughout the course of the series, the pair have beenContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The officially licensed “Oyasumi Punpun” sofubi from Science Patrol…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Super7 x Gorilla Biscuits’ “Start Today” GB Mascot sofubi…

Super7 once again joins forces with hardcore band Gorilla Biscuits for an all-new instalment of the GB Mascot sofubi! Named after the band’s seminal 1989 LP, the “Start Today” Gorilla Biscuits figure has been produced in an unpainted Glow-in-the-Dark vinyl this time around, coming packaged in a deluxe custom Start Today box. Touching down in the Super7 retailContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Super7 x Gorilla Biscuits’ “Start Today” GB Mascot sofubi…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Moon Eyes’ “Surfs Up!” Rat Fink sofubi at Blackbook Toy…

With Dunk’s “8-Ball” sofubi going down a storm last month (check it here), Blackbook Toy are proud to reveal that they’ve secured yet another Rat Fink sofubi for their store… Moon Eyes’ Surfs Up! Standing at just over 12″ tall, the beautifully detailed figure has been produced in a multipart soft vinyl, coming with stunningContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Moon Eyes’ “Surfs Up!” Rat Fink sofubi at Blackbook Toy…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Restore’s NEO JAPAN SFB ONI-SAKURA and Ideapey Domination for Wonderfestival Winter 2015…

Restore have just revealed that their NEO JAPAN sofubi will be making a return at Wonderfestival Winter 2015 this weekend with an all-new “Oni-Sakura” (demon) head sculpt! Produced in what appears to be an off-white soft vinyl for this first release, the intricately painted figure features a staggering total of 33 different paint masks, coming in a tightContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Restore’s NEO JAPAN SFB ONI-SAKURA and Ideapey Domination for Wonderfestival Winter 2015…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Ma-jo of Guruja” sofubi minis from Jungle…

Originally teased here in wax prototype form early last month, Jungle‘s latest line of sofubi minis – Ma-jo of Guruja – is set to make it’s debut soon! Whilst details on the project are still thin on the ground at the moment, it would appear that the Neclos Fortress-inspired series will feature a total of 5 differentContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Ma-jo of Guruja” sofubi minis from Jungle…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The 2nd Color “Tin Bear Teacher” sofubi from Algangu…

Hot on the heels of “The Dissolution of Smoke” release just a few weeks back, up and coming sofubi producer Algangu have revealed that they will be unleashing the second colorway of their debut sofubi “Tin Bear Teacher” at Wonderfestival Winter 2015 this weekend! Inspired by the Tinman from the Wizard of Oz, the adorableContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The 2nd Color “Tin Bear Teacher” sofubi from Algangu…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Loch Ness Monster sofubi from Awesome Toy…

Having been teased here over the past couple of weeks, we can now finally reveal Awesome Toy‘s Loch Ness Monster sofubi in-full! Inspired by easily the most obscure and hard to obtain figure from the iconic Stretch Armstrong line – the Stretch Serpent – the stunning 4″ tall figure features a number of design alterationsContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Loch Ness Monster sofubi from Awesome Toy…”

MAN-E-NEWS// “Glow in the Dark Week” at Toy Art Gallery…

The guys over at Toy Art Gallery are proud to announce that they’ll be kicking off a whole week dedicated to Glow in the Dark this Wednesday, January 5th! 2 different figures from TAG’s extensive vault of sofubi will be up for grabs in GID, the first coming in the form of Boglins creator TomContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// “Glow in the Dark Week” at Toy Art Gallery…”

MAN-E-NEWS// YS Planning’s Ragaburugu of the Temple of Doom sofubi minis…

YS Planning‘s Shigeo Uchida – sculptor of the iconic Neclos Fortress line – has just revealed his debut line of sofubi, Ragaburugu of the Temple of Doom! Heavily influenced by the Neclos aesthetic, the first round of 3″ finger puppet-style minis features a total of 3 different designs inspired by the vintage mini figure series’ extensive back catalog ofContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// YS Planning’s Ragaburugu of the Temple of Doom sofubi minis…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Jesse Narens’ Stegoforest sofubi sale…

Artist Jesse Narens is a little short on rent money this month, so you guys are in luck, as he’s now offering a huge discount on his remaining blank Stegoforest sofubi to get it covered! Available in either unpainted flesh or slime green soft vinyl, each 5″ tall, 4-part figure comes complete with matching AcornContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Jesse Narens’ Stegoforest sofubi sale…”

MAN-E-NEWS// SKULLMARK’s Commander Cytron sofubi at Toy Underground…

Having made an appearance as a Lulubell Toys exclusive back in September last year, Galaxy Commanders – the debut line from Hong Kong-based sofubi toy producers SKULLMARK – has just received its first retail release through Toy Underground! Ultimately set to feature a total of 2 different bodies and a staggering 9 alternative heads, the series’ stunning 9.5″ tall figures have been directlyContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// SKULLMARK’s Commander Cytron sofubi at Toy Underground…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Wasteland Warrior” Berserker from Mutant Vinyl Hardcore…

“If the Wasteland Warrior had theme music it would be from John Carpenter. The movie would have a poster that was better than the actual movie. And the acting would be so over the top you and your friends would be quoting it for years to come…” Mutant Vinyl Hardcore‘s Berserker returns from the scorched earthContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Wasteland Warrior” Berserker from Mutant Vinyl Hardcore…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Rampaging Gorilla Tanks from Rampage Toys x Nerdone…

Having recently tackled a batch of M.O.T.U.L.O.S play sets for the Rampage Studios 2 Year Anniversary Show, Jon Malmstedt over at Rampage Toys has been let loose on yet another Nerdone figure, the Gorilla Tank! Produced in a white soft vinyl, the quirky sofubi mini has been treated to a stunning selection of silver, blue, pinkContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Rampaging Gorilla Tanks from Rampage Toys x Nerdone…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Awesome Toy’s Fake Baron “Vs. Battle Packs” announced…

Following the announcements of both the 4-Armed Bakura and Bootleg Stretch Serpent, the guys over at Awesome Toy have got yet another project to announce this month… The Super Robot Fake Baron “Vs Battle Sets”! Here, Awesome Toy kindly explain a little about the project… “Imagine Fake Baron is a real tv show, whereby inContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Awesome Toy’s Fake Baron “Vs. Battle Packs” announced…”

MAN-E-NEWS// DeathCat Toys’ Elder Demons keshi revealed…

Originally teased here in resin prototype form last week, DeathCat Toys‘ Elder Demons have just been revealed in a flexible keshi-like rubber! Designed by DeathCat’s Johan Ulrich and sculpted by KtoKto, the pair – Oni Mira and the newly titled Red Pharaoh – have been heavily inspired by Bikkuriman and the classic Ma-Ba Zombies toy line, sculpted in-scaleContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// DeathCat Toys’ Elder Demons keshi revealed…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Peanut Butter Micros from Super7…

Super7’s lovable mascot Mummy Boy and the Earth’s Avenger, Rose Vampire, are set to return this week as part of a special run of “Peanut Butter” micros! Produced in an unpainted creamy brown soft vinyl, the tiny 2-part figures will be touching down in the Super7 store this Thursday, January 29th at Noon Pacific timeContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Peanut Butter Micros from Super7…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Digimon” Anticristo 666 sofubi from Frank Mysterio…

It’s been a little while since the last time Frank Mysterio‘s Anticristo 666 saw the light of day, so it came with great pleasure this week to find that an all-new edition has just touched down online! Entitled the “Digimon” version, the 8″ tall sofubi has been produced in a bright red soft vinyl this time around,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Digimon” Anticristo 666 sofubi from Frank Mysterio…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Krotpong’s Kanzler Arschloch sofubi revealed…

Joining the previously announced Homunculord minis (check them here), Krotpong has just revealed that he will also have an all-new large size sofubi dropping soon too… the hulking Kanzler Arschloch! Standing at a monstrous 14″ tall and coming in at around a pound of soft vinyl, the decaying beast has been hand-sculpted by Krotpong with productionContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Krotpong’s Kanzler Arschloch sofubi revealed…”

MAN-E-NEWS// New figures from Sunguts at Jungle…

The guys over at Japanese retailer and production house Jungle are proud to reveal that they’ve just secured a limited supply of figures from Sunguts! Featuring a selection of the brand’s classic yokai sofubi – both new and old – versions of (from top left) Zashiki-Walashi, Tsubomi, Ao-Bouzu and Aka-Ei are available for just 2,700yenContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// New figures from Sunguts at Jungle…”