MAN-E-NEWS// Scumbags and Superstars’ Madball-styled “Melting Man” figure revealed…

The guys over at Scumbags and Superstars have just revealed that their second toy will finally be up for grabs soon, the Madball-styled Melting Man! Based on the original S&S t-shirt and patch design by Sexual Youkai, the stunning head sculpt appears to be the same scale as the original 80’s monster/gross-out balls, coming in at a hand-sized 3″Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Scumbags and Superstars’ Madball-styled “Melting Man” figure revealed…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Shirahama Toy’s marbled b/w Rotten Rexx micro-run…

James Groman‘s hugely popular Rotten Rexx figure is set to make its next appearance as a micro-run courtesy of Shirahama Toy! Limited to just 5 pieces due to the amount of material involved in producing the gargantuan 13.5″ tall beast, Rexx has been cast up by Lulubell Toys in a mix of black and white marbledContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Shirahama Toy’s marbled b/w Rotten Rexx micro-run…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Makori and Lampu sofubi re-release from Shimomoku…

Originally making an appearance at Design Fiesta 39 back in May, a number of Shimomoku‘s unpainted Makori and Lampu colourways are due to see a re-release on the Jungle store this Saturday, July 5th at Noon Japan time! From what we can make out, there will be a total of 4 Lampus (orange, pink, green andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Makori and Lampu sofubi re-release from Shimomoku…”

MAN-E-NEWS// CREATION’s “Artist Exclusive” FAKE BARON sofubi…

The guys over at Awesome Toy are proud to present their second artist exclusive version of FAKE BARON since the Mandarake Siryosei Expo release in May, calling on the talents of none other than CREATION! Cast in a blue soft vinyl this time around, the 9″ figure has been treated to the artist’s signature neon-rainbow sprays,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// CREATION’s “Artist Exclusive” FAKE BARON sofubi…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The SDCC exclusive San Diego Ji Ja from mr clement…

Following our look at Falcon Toys’ Butt-Head yesterday, the guys over at DKE Toys have revealed yet another exclusive they’ll be bringing along to SDCC later this month, the San Diego Ji Ja from mr clement! Produced in a black vinyl this time around and coming with subtle lime/gold sprays and hand painted detailing, the stunningContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The SDCC exclusive San Diego Ji Ja from mr clement…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Mood Slayer” Killer sofubi from Bwana Spoons…

“Place this guy next to your bed for happy mellow nights sleep and waking up on the right side…” Bwana Spoons is proud to to reveal that a new mini-sized Killer, the “Mood Slayer”, will be up for grabs later this week! Produced in a shimmery silver soft vinyl with cherry, shot caller blue, red, andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Mood Slayer” Killer sofubi from Bwana Spoons…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Super7 at SDCC ’14…

Looking to pull out all the stops for SDCC this year, Super7 have just unveiled a total of 11 exclusives they’ll be bringing along to the event later this month! Featuring a tight selection of both vinyl and ReAction figures, we bring you a quick rundown of what will be on offer at their boothContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Super7 at SDCC ’14…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Moltuss” 8-Ball sofubi from Radioactive Uppercut revealed…

With the last of the Kickstarter 8-Ball sofubi making their way out to pledgees last month, John Santagada over at Radioactive Uppercut has wasted no time in readying the next colourway for the stunning figure, proudly presenting the jaw-dropping Moltuss! Sprayed in a mix of faded orange and yellow and layered with a coal-like matt black,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Moltuss” 8-Ball sofubi from Radioactive Uppercut revealed…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Elegab’s Unpainted Festival 2014 revealed…

Elegab has just revealed that his hotly tipped “Unpainted Festival 2014” event will be touching down online later this week! Featuring a total of 8 of the artists previously released kaiju, each is set to come in a number of different unpainted colours- perfect for both blank collectors and customisers alike! With cheaper prices asContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Elegab’s Unpainted Festival 2014 revealed…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Angel Abby exclusive Birato from Ilu Ilu…

The guys over at Angel Abby have just unveiled their latest exclusive release, securing not 1, but 2 different versions of Ilu Ilu’s highly sought after Birato sofubi! Available in either black or pink colourways, the beautiful cycloptic figure comes packed with a matching caped omake, with both being housed in one of Ilu Ilu’sContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Angel Abby exclusive Birato from Ilu Ilu…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Crystal Version” Kaiju Koseki and custom Micro Eyezons from Gorgoloid…

Gorgoloid has just revealed 2 new releases that’ll be heading to his store this Wednesday, July 2nd at 6pm PST! First we have the return of the artist’s original Kaiju Koseki figure in a stunning “Crystal” colourway. Standing at around 6″ tall and weighing in at 220 grams of solid hand cast clear resin, the holographicContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Crystal Version” Kaiju Koseki and custom Micro Eyezons from Gorgoloid…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Naminori Kaijin “Oron” sofubi from Kenth Toy Works x The SIX F…

Making its first appearance as a near-finished clay proto back in March, we can now reveal that Kenth Toy Works‘ collaboration with The SIX F, the jaw-dropping Naminori Kaijin “Oron”, is finally ready for it’s first release! Standing at a lofty 8″ (11″ with shark-board!), the undead surfer features one of the most interestingly detailed sculpts we’veContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Naminori Kaijin “Oron” sofubi from Kenth Toy Works x The SIX F…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Summer Vacation” Sametans from Comet Debris…

Joining the previously posted Kappa Kids, Comet Debris have just revealed that a new “Summer Vacation” Sametan will also be up for grabs later this week! Cast in a crystal clear soft vinyl with paint restricted just to the eyes this time around, the 4″ sofubi has been filled with a number of semi-translucent rubberyContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Summer Vacation” Sametans from Comet Debris…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The S.M.I.L.E sofubi from David Flores x Blackbook Toy…

Originally making its debut at Art Toy Culture in Seoul back in May, David Flores and Blackbook Toy’s latest figure, S.M.I.L.E, is finally set for release in the west courtesy of distributor DKE Toys! Featuring the iconic acid smiley in Flores’ unmistakable lead window style, the mini balls have been sculpted by none other than T9G, coming cast in softContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The S.M.I.L.E sofubi from David Flores x Blackbook Toy…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Blood God” Ollie micro-run from Rampage Toys x Mutant Vinyl Hardcore…

Having teamed up earlier in the year for the monumental “Mutant Head Butt Attack” show, Rampage Toys‘ Jon Malmstedt has joined forces with Mutant Vinyl Hardcore once again for the release of the “Blood God” Ollie micro-run! Standing at around 13″ tall, the huge figure has been cast up in a milk chocolate brown softContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Blood God” Ollie micro-run from Rampage Toys x Mutant Vinyl Hardcore…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Plaseebo’s Wereneko and the Neko Night Gamer for the Tokyo Cat Fight show…

Bob Conge aka Plaseebo kindly shares 2 of his custom creations for Max Toy Co‘s upcoming Tokyo Cat Fight show, Wereneko and the Neko Night Gamer! Utilising the Kaiju Coup “Warui Neko” soft vinyl platform, the pair of of one-off pieces both come with fitted custom glass eyes and internal, motion activated LED units- fitted inContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Plaseebo’s Wereneko and the Neko Night Gamer for the Tokyo Cat Fight show…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Ferg and Grody Shogun’s “Over the Bar” Young Gohst at Lulubell Toys…

Lulubell Toys, in conjunction with Ferg & Grody Shogun, are pleased to bring you the next Young Gohst release, the “Over the Bar” edition! Cast using Grody Shogun’s signature marbling process, each 3″ figure incorporates GID flesh, red, teal and magenta soft vinyls, coming complete with hand painted eyes, assorted tongues and brains, with no two figuresContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Ferg and Grody Shogun’s “Over the Bar” Young Gohst at Lulubell Toys…”

MAN-E-RECAP// The MOCKADELIC Show at Rampage Studios…

Opening it’s doors over at the Rampage Studios gallery space in Tokyo earlier today, we can now finally reveal the line-up from the hotly tipped Paul Kaiju “MOCKADELIC” show in full! Whilst unfortunately for us overseas collectors it would appear that everything sold out right away, we can still drool at the awesome selection ofContinue reading “MAN-E-RECAP// The MOCKADELIC Show at Rampage Studios…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Dark Forest” Pollen Kaiser and Luftkaiser from Paul Kaiju x TAG…

Paul Kaiju and Toy Art Gallery invite you to wander into the “Dark Forest” with the latest hand painted editions of both Pollen Kaiser and Luftkaiser! Coming in a matching vibrant soft green vinyl with metallic purple, pink, blue, and gold sprays from PK himself, the mini Luftkaiser stands 4” tall and is articulated at theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Dark Forest” Pollen Kaiser and Luftkaiser from Paul Kaiju x TAG…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Undead Toys’ “Milky White” Zombie DobuRat sofubi at Lulubell Toys…

Following the release of the unpainted black Zombie DobuRat sofubi just a few weeks back, Lulubell Toys have managed to secured yet another batch of Undead Toys‘ signature figure, this time in a gorgeous milky white! Standing at around 5″ tall and coming with articulation in the neck, the rotting rodent is currently up for preorder right hereContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Undead Toys’ “Milky White” Zombie DobuRat sofubi at Lulubell Toys…”