Having had a huge amount of success with his debut sofubi, the Evil Demon, Shigeo Endo over at Bukimi Blasters has wasted no time in getting to work on a follow-up, the super-gross Bukimi Kun! Whilst details on the figure are still forthcoming, it would appear that it will be considerably smaller than the Evil Demon,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Bukimi Blasters’ Bukimi Kun sofubi revealed…”
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MAN-E-NEWS// The Oozeball sofubi wax prototypes revealed…
With the sofubi Oozeball preorder proving to be a huge success last month, we thought we’d give those early adopters of the figure a little update on its progress. Having been recast in wax and retooled for jointing over the past week, the ball is now in the hands of the factory over in Japan for theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Oozeball sofubi wax prototypes revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Rampage Studios’ Holday Extravaganza online sale…
With Rampage Studios‘ Holiday Extravaganza event proving to be a huge success this past Friday, owner Jon Malmstedt has revealed that only a smattering of figures remain for general sales. All currently available in the Rampage Toys store right here, we bring you a quick rundown of exactly what’s on offer… Rampage x Konatsuya “Kubiros”- Rampage’sContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Rampage Studios’ Holday Extravaganza online sale…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Army Green” Rancid Raptor from James Groman x Lulubell Toys…
Having made brief appearances at both NYCC and Designer Con over the past couple of months, James Groman‘s follow-up to Rotten Rexx, the Rancid Raptor, has finally made his debut online! Designed and sculpted by Groman and produced by Grody Shogun, the 3.5″ sofubi mini has been cast in an unpainted “Army Green” soft vinyl forContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Army Green” Rancid Raptor from James Groman x Lulubell Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Skull Toys’ DOCK ‘n ROLL “Clear Ver” sofubi…
Having seen a limited release at Designer Con 2014 last month, Skull Toys are proud to reveal that their DOCK ‘n ROLL sofubi is now available to purchase online! Standing at around 5″ tall with 4 points of articulation, the soft vinyl figure comes complete with 2 additional, fully interchangeable heads. Whilst the DCon exclusiveContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Skull Toys’ DOCK ‘n ROLL “Clear Ver” sofubi…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Tug-O-War from Zectron x Unbox Industries revealed…
Known for his extensive work as part of The Disarticulators, the Amazing Zectron has just revealed images of his first ever solo mini figure, Tug-O-War! A labour of love that’s been nearly 2 years in the making, the over-sized, 2.5″ tall keshi blends elements from right across kaiju and classic sci-fi, featuring, amongst other design flourishes,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Tug-O-War from Zectron x Unbox Industries revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “BLObPUS Paint Ver.” Barabaran and Cosmegira GID Set…
Hot on the heals of the recent Cobra Ningen release, BLObPUS is proud to reveal that he’s teamed up with Yamomark for yet another round of open-run sales, proudly presenting the Barabaran and Cosmegira GID Set! Both produced in BLObPUS’ signature glow in the dark vinyl, the pair have been treated to a number of contrastingContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “BLObPUS Paint Ver.” Barabaran and Cosmegira GID Set…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The MonstreHero “Stegoforest” sofubi micro-run…
Artist Jesse Narens has teamed up with the guys over at MonstreHero for the latest edition of his debut sofubi, Stegoforest! Standing at around 5″ tall and coming with 3 points of articulation, the nature loving dino has been cast in a slime green soft vinyl this time around, coming with a plethora of brown, grey andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The MonstreHero “Stegoforest” sofubi micro-run…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Rampage Toys’ Ultrakaiju Series “Aboras” test shot teased…
Having seen a huge amount of success with Jamira over the past 6 months, Jon Malmstedt over at Rampage Toys has revealed that a second entry into the officially Tsuburaya-licensed Ultrakaiju Series will be making an appearance early next year! Taking on Ultraman’s dino-kaiju “Aboras” this time around, it would appear that the mono-horned beastContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Rampage Toys’ Ultrakaiju Series “Aboras” test shot teased…”
MAN-E-NEWS// One-off custom Maxx Bots from Buildbots…
Artist Will Long aka Buildbots has taken on Max Toy Co‘s Maxx Bots for his latest round of one-off customs! Utilising both bat-ear and mohican variants of the 2-part sofubi mini, the pair have been treated to Will’s instantly recognisable blend of kit-bashed found objects and meticulous weathered paint detail, both coming complete with all-newContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// One-off custom Maxx Bots from Buildbots…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Leo Sofubi Bouya’s new “Guzo Taboo Kaiju” revealed…
Having had a huge amount of success with his debut sofubi, the Guzo Taboo Kaiju, Leo Sofubi Bouya has been hard at work on a follow-up! Featuring the same unique, snake-like body of the original, the massive 13″ tall figure comes complete with an all-new pair of elongated arms, open palm and fit-clenched hands, plusContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Leo Sofubi Bouya’s new “Guzo Taboo Kaiju” revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Rampage x Bukimi Blasters “Evil Demon” for the Rampage Studios Holiday Extravaganza…
Jon Malmstedt over at Rampage Toys is getting in the Christmas spirit as he prepares for the latest show over at Rampage Studios, the Holiday Extravaganza! Opening it’s doors at the Tokyo-based gallery space this Friday, December 5th at 7pm, the event is set to play host to a whole slew of different toys, including worksContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Rampage x Bukimi Blasters “Evil Demon” for the Rampage Studios Holiday Extravaganza…”
MAN-E-NEWS// DeathCat Toys’ Oni Mira sofubi prototype revealed…
Hot on the heals of their recent Kaibutsu Series run – of which a couple of sets can still be found right here – DeathCat Toys have once again teamed up with KtoKto for an all-new finger puppet style release, Oni Mira! Conceived by DeathCat’s Johan Ulrich and sculpted by KtoKto, the demonic mummy has been heavily inspiredContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// DeathCat Toys’ Oni Mira sofubi prototype revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “BLObPUS paint version” Cobra Ningen from BLObPUS x Dream Rocket…
The mighty BLObPUS takes on yet another figure from Dream Rocket‘s “Human” series for his latest round of lottery sales, proudly presenting the Cobra Ningen “BLObPUS paint version”! Standing at around 8″ tall and coming with 3 points of articulation, the anthropomorphic beast has once agaoin been produced in BLObPUS’ signature GID soft vinyl, coming with a multitudeContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “BLObPUS paint version” Cobra Ningen from BLObPUS x Dream Rocket…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The one-off Mr Melty Zombie sofubi for Buff Monster’s Black Friday sale…
Buff Monster has just revealed that he’ll be releasing a fresh batch of one-off Mr Melty Zombies as part of his huge Black Friday sale tomorrow! To be joined by a whole host of new original art, hand painted flash prints and ink drawings, the run of 8 sofubi minis have each been treated toContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The one-off Mr Melty Zombie sofubi for Buff Monster’s Black Friday sale…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Morgogg and Ogos sofubi from Skinner…
As promised in our coverage last week, we can now finally reveal release details for Skinner’s latest sofubi, Morgogg “The Whispering Prince” and Ogos “Eye of the World”! Taking on a more traditional kaiju aesthetic than both Lolgolth Gnazgoroth and the recently revealed Sextopigon, the pair blend elements of 80’s nostalgia, giant monster cinema energy, and mythology to devastating effect. DesignedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Morgogg and Ogos sofubi from Skinner…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Funds For Seth” Kid Toxic sofubi from Blurble…
Mike Marinello aka Blurble is very proud to announce a very special edition of his debut sofubi, the “Funds For Seth” Kid Toxic! Produced in an unpainted cream-white soft vinyl, the 6″ figure is being offered up at an amazingly cheap $20 plus shipping, with 100% of the sales going directly to Blurble’s Funds ForContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Funds For Seth” Kid Toxic sofubi from Blurble…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Evil” Warui Neko sofubi from Kaiju Coup x Medicom Toy…
Originally available to Japanese customers through the Medicom Toy store, the elusive Kaiju Coup’s “Evil” Warui Neko is now finally available in the US via lottery! Standing at approximately 6.5″ tall and coming with articulation in the neck, the soft vinyl “alley cat of Kaijuland” has been adorned with a mix of eye catching orange, yellow and purpleContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Evil” Warui Neko sofubi from Kaiju Coup x Medicom Toy…”
MAN-E-NEWS// TTToy’s IWA Scary Gomu-Ningen sofubi at Lulubell Toys…
Lulubell Toys are proud to announce that they’ve secured a batch of the latest figure in TTToys’ IWA JAPAN pro wrestling fan club series, Scary Gomu-Ningen! Created to mark the real-world wrestler’s 5th anniversary in IWA, the 4-part, 4.25″ tall figure has been produced in a black soft vinyl for this first release, coming with a mixContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// TTToy’s IWA Scary Gomu-Ningen sofubi at Lulubell Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Splurrt’s Cinema Monster Alpha kaiju…
As promised earlier in the week, we can now bring you details of the debut release on Splurrt‘s new Secretoy imprint, Cinema Monster Alpha! Heavily inspired by the golden age of monster flicks, including both Ray Harryhausen’s classic Cyclops and the 2-headed “Galligantua” that graces the iconic cover of 1968′s Famous Monsters of Filmland yearbook, the lumbering 12″Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Splurrt’s Cinema Monster Alpha kaiju…”
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