Ahead of the highly anticipated Stretch Serpent sofubi featured here just last week, Awesome Toy have revealed yet another new figure for 2015, the 4-Armed Bakura! A follow-up to last year’s Fake Spectreman, the official P Productions licensed release takes on one of the classic tokusatsu series’ many kaiju foes this time around, offering up the quad armedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The officially licensed Bakura kaiju from Awesome Toy…”
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MAN-E-NEWS// Max Toy Co at Wonderfestival Winter ’15…
With Wonderfestival Winter ’15 opening it’s doors in little under 2 weeks now, the guys over at Max Toy Co have decided to reveal the slew of figures they’ll have up for grabs at the event! Joining exclusive painted “GID Blue” versions of both Nyagira and Micro Negora (6,500yen and 3,000yen respectively), the team haveContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Max Toy Co at Wonderfestival Winter ’15…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Medicom Toy’s Venom, Ghost Rider and Vision for the Marvel Retro Sofubi Collection…
Having devled into the world of DC Comics last month with the release of both The Penguin and Robin last month, Medicom Toy have returned to rival line – The Marvel Retro Sofubi Collection – for their latest round of comic-book inspired releases, taking on the mighty Venom, Ghostrider and Vision! Once again sculpted by BearContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Medicom Toy’s Venom, Ghost Rider and Vision for the Marvel Retro Sofubi Collection…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Snatchpunch’s Medicom exclusive “Bostyrant” sofubi…
Having seen sell-out releases at NYCC, Designer Con and Toy Art Gallery over the past few months, Joe Truck Kasher over at Snatchpunch Creature Cartel is proud to reveal that his debut sofubi – the queen of gross known as Bostyrant – has received an exclusive colorway through Medicom Toy! Designed by Joe, sculpted byContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Snatchpunch’s Medicom exclusive “Bostyrant” sofubi…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Blue and Red Oni Umaou sofubi minis…
To mark the coming of Setsubun – an annual celebration in Japan that welcomes in Spring with the banishing of demons and bringing of good luck – the guys over at Uamou have prepared a very special release, the ONI Uamou minis! Conceived by Thor and carefully hand-painted by Ayako Takagi, the limited edition seriesContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Blue and Red Oni Umaou sofubi minis…”
MAN-E-NEWS// James Groman x Lulubell Toys’ latest Zombiesaur sofubi revealed…
Hot on the heals of the recently revealed diplodocus proto (check it here), it would appear that another entry into James Groman‘s Zombiesaurs line will be making it out of the blocks first, the awesome, as-yet-untitled ankylosaur you see above! Designed and sculpted by James in-scale with the previous Rancid Raptor mini release, the gorgeousContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// James Groman x Lulubell Toys’ latest Zombiesaur sofubi revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Rampage x Nerdone M.O.T.U.L.O.S lottery…
Originally released during last Friday’s 2 Year Anniversary show, Jon over at Rampage Toys has held back 2 of his hand painted M.O.T.U.L.O.S play sets for a special 24 hour lottery! Cast in a green vinyl this time around, the Nerdone sofubi has been treated to a stunning mix of black/gold sprays bad hand brushedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Rampage x Nerdone M.O.T.U.L.O.S lottery…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Deku the Buster “2nd Colorway” from UkyDaydreamer…
Uky Daydreamer are proud to announce that their new figure -Deku the Buster – is set to receive it’s second colorway this weekend! Standing at 4.7″ – around twice the size of Uky’s usual mini output – and coming with 3 points of articulation plus removable helmet, the Japanese astronaut has been treated to aContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Deku the Buster “2nd Colorway” from UkyDaydreamer…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Hell Raiser” Night Gamer #2 from Plaseebo…
Bob Conge aka Plaseebo is proud to introduce the second figure in his ongoing line of vinyl Night Gamer customs inspired by Hell Raiser, taking on the cult horror’s leading protagonist Frank to horrifying effect! Coming complete with mangey black hair, inset teeth, exposed nose bone and gruesome eyes, the regenerating monster is illuminated fromContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Hell Raiser” Night Gamer #2 from Plaseebo…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Awesome Toy’s bootleg Stretch Serpent sofubi teased…
With the success of both FAKEBARON and FAKESPECTREMAN now tucked firmly under their belt, the guys over at Awesome Toy have started work on an all-new bootleg style sofubi, taking on Kenner’s infamous “Loch Ness” Stretch Serpent! Easily the most obscure and hard to obtain figure from the iconic Stretch Armstrong line – with recentContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Awesome Toy’s bootleg Stretch Serpent sofubi teased…”
MAN-E-NEWS// DeathCat Toys’ resin finger puppet prototypes from DuboseArt…
Originally teased here and here over the past couple of months, DeathCat Toys‘ new finger puppet-style figures have just been realised in resin courtesy of DuboseArt! Designed by DeathCat’s Johan Ulrich and sculpted by KtoKto, the pair – Oni Mira and the as-yet-untitled masked character – have been heavily inspired by Bikkuriman and the classic Ma-Ba ZombiesContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// DeathCat Toys’ resin finger puppet prototypes from DuboseArt…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Jumbo Resin Skull and Two Faced Mr Melty Heads from Buff Monster…
Buff Monster has just revealed that he will be loading his store this week with 2 all-new toy releases! First up we have the official release of the Jumbo Resin Skull. Originally available as part of Buff’s Black Friday sale back in November last year, the upscaled skull has been cast by the artist in aContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Jumbo Resin Skull and Two Faced Mr Melty Heads from Buff Monster…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Lulubell Toys exclusive Death Worm and Bigfoot sofubi from TTToys…
Lulubell Toys have just revealed that they’ve secured an exclusive run of TTToys‘ officially IWA JAPAN licensed Death Worm and Bigfoot sofubi! Both standing at around 4.25″ tall and coming with 3 points of articulation, the pair have been produced in a GID soft vinyl this time around, coming with neon pink and green sprays onContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Lulubell Toys exclusive Death Worm and Bigfoot sofubi from TTToys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Wonderfestival exclusive “Fortune” Nene sofubi from Cherri Polly…
Ahead of debuting the all-new head sculpts that we unveiled here last week, Cherri Polly have revealed that their next release will be a special “Fortune” version of their debut sofubi, Nene! Produced in a white soft vinyl this time around, the anthropomorphic feline has been treated to an authentic “Fortune Cat” inspired palette ofContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Wonderfestival exclusive “Fortune” Nene sofubi from Cherri Polly…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Rampage Toys’ Aboras “Ultra Kaiju” debut at Wonderfestival Winter 2015….
Jon Malmstedt over at Rampage Toys has just revealed that he will be attending Wonderfestival on February 8th with a whole host of new releases! Joining forces with the usual suspects – Nerdone, Shamrockarrow, Datadub, Pop Soda and Refreshment – a number of one-off customs and micro runs will be up for grabs including Nerdone Gorilla TanksContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Rampage Toys’ Aboras “Ultra Kaiju” debut at Wonderfestival Winter 2015….”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Evil MOTU Eater from Kalaka Toys…
Mad genius Matias over at Kalaka Toys has just revealed his first toy of 2015, E.M.E: The Evil MOTU Eater! Featuring a whole slew of kit-bashed MOTU parts – namely the heads of the series’ most memorable heroes and foes – the hulking figure features an originally sculpted, kaiju-style body, loosely taking on the appearanceContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Evil MOTU Eater from Kalaka Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Milky Red Lamé” Rotten-X sofubi teased…
With a limited supply of green Rotten-X figures making their way into Rampage Toy‘s recent 2015 Lucky Bags – of which the painted versions are still to be revealed – owner Jon Malmstedt has wasted no time in securing the next colorway… a gorgeous milky light pink with red lamé! Featuring the Triclops designed/Zectron sculpted “Rotten Tomato” ballContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Milky Red Lamé” Rotten-X sofubi teased…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Mirock Toy’s new Dr Mirock sofubi prototype revealed…
Whilst we unfortunately missed posting details of the first overseas sale of Mirock‘s “OG-AT” and “Kurama” set over the weekend (check them here), we can go a little way to making up for it today with a full reveal of the first mid-large sized figure in the Dr Mirock series! Teased here last week, the jaw-dropping figure takesContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Mirock Toy’s new Dr Mirock sofubi prototype revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Gargamel’s 2015 Lucky Bags at Super7…
Super7 are proud to reveal that the annual New Year Lucky Bags from the mighty Gargamel will be touching down later this week! Once again offering up a giant-sized bag filled with a total of 7 soft vinyl surprises; two standard size figures, one middle size, two pockets and two micro sized vinyls, the super-limited supplyContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Gargamel’s 2015 Lucky Bags at Super7…”
MAN-E-NEWS// New “Clear Pink” Errants sofubi minis from UhOh Toys…
UhOh Toys have just released an all-new round of Errants sofubi minis in their online store! Consisting of 3 2.5″ tall designs; a scientist owl, a cowboy bull and a space faring lizard, the adorable 2 part figures have been produced in a clear soft vinyl this time around, coming with bright pink internal paint coupledContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// New “Clear Pink” Errants sofubi minis from UhOh Toys…”
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