MAN-E-NEWS// The “Killer Ketchup” Mini Cheestroyer sofubi from Bad Teeth Comics…

Bad Teeth Comics are proud to reveal that their Mini Cheestroyer sofubi has just received an all-new painted run, the “Killer Ketchup” edition! Standing at around 4.7″ tall and coming with 3 points of articulation, the Unbox Industries produced figure has been cast in a flesh colored soft vinyl this time around (with one GIDContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Killer Ketchup” Mini Cheestroyer sofubi from Bad Teeth Comics…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Bunnybear Fighter” sofubi micros from Makoto Hidaka × Rampage Toys…

Japanese illustrator Makoto Hidaka has teamed up with Rampage Toys for the release of his first ever sofubi, the adorable Bunnybear Fighter! Based on a character created by the artist, the 2″ soft vinyl micro has been sculpted and produced by Rampage’s Jon Malmstedt in what appears to be in an open-bottom finger puppet style. MakingContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Bunnybear Fighter” sofubi micros from Makoto Hidaka × Rampage Toys…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Paul Kaiju’s “Powered” Boss Carrion teased…

Never one to rest on his laurels, the mighty Paul Kaiju has already started to give us a glimpse into what we can expect in 2015… starting with this jaw-dropping “Powered” Boss Carrion teaser! Whilst the above pic is all we have to go on at present, it would appear that the figure will largelyContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Paul Kaiju’s “Powered” Boss Carrion teased…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Splurrt’s life-size Cadaver Twin for TAG’s Halloween show…

Splurrt has just revealed that his Cadaver Twin sofubi will be the latest figure to get the life-size treatment courtesy of Toy Art Gallery! Created for the upcoming Halloween show at the gallery space, the hideous creation is currently being fabricated in fibre glass, standing at a lofty 30″ tall- 5 times the original’s size.Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Splurrt’s life-size Cadaver Twin for TAG’s Halloween show…”

MAN-E-NEWS// “Swamp” Heathrow and more from Frank Kozik…

Frank Kozik has just revealed that the latest Heathrow sofubi, the “Swamp” edition, will be touching down in his store today (9/17) at Noon PST! Standing at around 6″ of green soft vinyl, the figure has been treated to a mix of black/white sprays and hand painted detailing. Presumably limited to 30 signed and numbered figures,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// “Swamp” Heathrow and more from Frank Kozik…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Geek Life x SEGA’s Space Harrier “Mammoth” sofubi revealed…

With the recently released Altered Beast “Aggar” figure proving to be a huge success, the guys behind retro apparel brand Geek Life have wasted no time in getting to work on the second figure in the officially licensed Sega Retro Game Sofbi Collection- taking on 1985 shooter Space Harrier’s “Mammoth” boss! A near-perfect rendition ofContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Geek Life x SEGA’s Space Harrier “Mammoth” sofubi revealed…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Skinner x Unbox Industries’ Lolgolth Gnazgoroth production shots revealed…

After nearly a year since the first reveal at NYCC ’13 last October, the guys over at Unbox Industries are very proud to share production shots of Skinner‘s jaw-dropping “Lolgolth Gnazgoroth” vinyl figure in full! One of the most ambitious full-production art toys to date, the incredible figure features an unparalleled amount of detail, with limitless new skulls,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Skinner x Unbox Industries’ Lolgolth Gnazgoroth production shots revealed…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Ummikko’s one-off custom “Koningu” sofubi revealed…

Monkey 3000 over at Ummikko is proud to reveal that his debut sofubi “Koningu” will be returning soon for a round of one-off customs! Produced in what appears to be a black soft vinyl, the 5.5″ primate has been limited to just 5 pieces this time around, each coming with a selection of unique multi-hued sprays andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Ummikko’s one-off custom “Koningu” sofubi revealed…”

MAN-E-NEWS// G.R.U.P Toyworks’ “Rimey” sofubi customs revealed…

Having announced their debut sofubi “Rimey” back in July, the guys behind G.R.U.P Design Works have just revealed a number of customs ahead of the figures release next month! Sculpted by none other than Kenth Toy Works, the adorable 3.5″ mummy has been taken on by some of Japan’s leading toy artists, including Touma, Uky Daydreamer,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// G.R.U.P Toyworks’ “Rimey” sofubi customs revealed…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Rose Edition” Bastard and Fortune Uamou sofubi…

Uamou‘s latest figure, Bastard, has just received its first coloured vinyl release in a beautiful Rose pink! Dropping alongside a matching “Rose” Fortune Uamou, the pair are currently available in both the Uamou Atelier shop and online, with the 2.75″ tall Bastard available either blank for 1,800yen ($17) or with a painted mouth for 2,000yen ($19) and the FortuneContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Rose Edition” Bastard and Fortune Uamou sofubi…”

MAN-E-NEWS// James Groman x Lulubell Toys’ “Ultimate Color Edition” Rotten Rexx preorder…

After almost a year since its debut at NYCC ’13, James Groman and Lulubell Toys‘ humungous Rotten Rexx sofubi is finally set to receive its first ever painted colorway! Entitled the “Ultimate Color Edition”, it would appear the paint scheme has been based on Groman’s own “Ultimate Rexx” custom seen at the Lulubell Toys DCon ’13 booth,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// James Groman x Lulubell Toys’ “Ultimate Color Edition” Rotten Rexx preorder…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Nerdone x DeathCat Toys’ NYCC exclusive GID “Nekos in My Pocket” playset revealed…

Originally teased here a few weeks back, DeathCat Toys x Nerdone‘s NYCC exclusive “Nekos in My Pocket” playset has finally been revealed in full! As hinted at in our original post, this new version is set to follow the same template as the original release, coming complete with Nerdone’s M.O.T.U.L.O.S castle cast in a GID sofubiContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Nerdone x DeathCat Toys’ NYCC exclusive GID “Nekos in My Pocket” playset revealed…”

MAN-E-NEWS// M1GO “Woo” and “Garamon” one-off customs from Gorgoloid…

Barry Allen aka Gorgoloid has taken on 2 of M1GO’s “Woo” and “Garamon” kaiju for his latest round of one-off customs! With Woo standing at around 9″ tall and Garamon 7″, the pair have both been produced in a flesh Japanese soft vinyl, coming complete with a number of neon metallic Monster Kolor sprays andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// M1GO “Woo” and “Garamon” one-off customs from Gorgoloid…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Evil Demon” sofubi from Bukimi Blasters…

Shigeo Endo of new Japanese toy company Bukimi Blasters is proud to announce details of his debut release, the Evil Demon sofubi! Standing at around 6″ tall and coming with 3 points of articulation, the neo-kaiju beast has been produced in a light green soft vinyl for it’s initial outing, coming with a mix of vintage Tokyo-inspiredContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Evil Demon” sofubi from Bukimi Blasters…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Rampage Kaibutsuya “Kesagake” sofubi revealed in full…

Yep, yet more news from Rampage Toys this week, as owner Jon Malmstedt reveals yet another brand new figure that’ll be debuting at both Superfestival 66 and NYCC in just a few weeks time… the Rampage Kaibutsuya “Kesagake” sofubi! The first release in the ongoing “Giant Monster Animal Shop” series (previously announced here), the menacing 10.5″Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Rampage Kaibutsuya “Kesagake” sofubi revealed in full…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The KAIJUMONSTER NYCC line-up revealed in full…

Toy blog KAIJUMONSTER is set to return to NYCC with its own both for the second year running, revealing an absolutely staggering line-up that’s sure to leave even the most hardened of soft vinyl collectors drooling with anticipation! Featuring a massive line-up of over 30 artists from across sofubi, kaiju and resin including – Awesome Toy, Blobpus,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The KAIJUMONSTER NYCC line-up revealed in full…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Blurble x Evil Dave “Kid Toxic” sofubi micro-run…

Originally teased here a couple of weeks back, we can now give you guys the full lowdown on the first collaboration between artist Blurble and Evil Dave… the Kid Toxic custom micro-run! Designed by Blurble, digitally sculpted by iamscumbag and produced by Lulubell Toys in Japan using the finest soft vinyl, the 6″ tall figures have each beenContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Blurble x Evil Dave “Kid Toxic” sofubi micro-run…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Thunderstorm” NekoFukuro sofubi from Jeff Soto x BlackBook Toy…

Originally debuting at the DKE SDCC booth back in July, Jeff Soto‘s NekoFukuro sofubi returns for an all-new “Thunderstorm” colorway! Featuring an ingenious stackable design, the stunning 2-faced head sculpt stands at around 6″ tall- an impressive 18″ stack when displayed with the previous “Pink” and “Blue” editions. Produced by BlackBook Toy in pearl white soft withContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Thunderstorm” NekoFukuro sofubi from Jeff Soto x BlackBook Toy…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Rampage Toys’ Pea-Shooter mobile sofubi micro revealed…

Following yesterday’s NYCC exclusive announcement, Jon Malmstedt over at Rampage Toys has just revealed yet another new figure destined for release at the con- the Pea-Shooter Mobile! Fully compatible with the Gachapon Goblin micros (primarily the pictured Crazy Unicorn!), the 1″ tall figure has been hand sculpted by Jon, coming complete with a lipped turret design that canContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Rampage Toys’ Pea-Shooter mobile sofubi micro revealed…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Splurrt’s Cadaver Balls “Skull” sofubi micro proto revealed…

Joe Merrill aka Splurrt has just revealed the latest sculpt in his upcoming Cadaver Balls micro series, the exposed brain Cadaver Skull! Coming in at around 1.5″ in diameter, the tiny capped sculpt will join the previously revealed Cadaver Kid Ball, featuring as part of a full figure release utilising a miniaturised CK body, as well as standContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Splurrt’s Cadaver Balls “Skull” sofubi micro proto revealed…”