The Tarantulas have just revealed that they will be teaming up with Rampage Toys for a run of custom Nibbler mash-ups! Whilst information is still pretty scarce at the moment, it would appear that both parties have been working on a number of one-off figures that utilise parts from the RealxHead Nibbler as well asContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Tarantulas x Rampage Toys ToyCon exclusive Nibbler mash-ups revealed…”
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MAN-E-NEWS// The “War All The Time” Sewer Creep micro run from Drilone x Coma21…
“Ian has been feelin rough. His skin doesn’t have its usually gooey feeling to it. Maybe he’s just dehydrated. I mean most people binge on soda for a couple of weeks and their eyes dry out right? Plus this gaping hole in his mid section can’t be all that serious if he can still skateboard.Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “War All The Time” Sewer Creep micro run from Drilone x Coma21…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Monkey 3000’s Ummikko sofubi revealed…
Whilst we still wait with baited breath for the release of Monkey 3000‘s Madball inspired “Conjoined Ape” resin, the up and coming artist has just revealed something even better… his debut sofubi, Ummikko! Sticking with the primate theme, the wonderfully realised figure appears to draw from a number of different influences, including vintage sofubi, Hirota Saigansho’s GorillaContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Monkey 3000’s Ummikko sofubi revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Awesome Toy’s FAKE BARON test paint and wax proto revealed…
Unfortunately dropping under our radar amongst the hoards of toys at Wonderfestival last week, Awesome Toy‘s FAKE BARON made it’s first public appearance at the Medicom Toy booth! Heavily inspired by a collection of Pachi (bootleg) Red Baron menko cards from the 70′s, the stunning figure was on display as a finished test paint, comingContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Awesome Toy’s FAKE BARON test paint and wax proto revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Cojica Toy’s Chirabo wax proto revealed…
Hot off the heals of their debut sofubi “Monoclon” just a couple of months back, Cojica Toy have just revealed that their second has already hit the wax! Entitled Chirabo (TBC), the towering 9″ tall beast is due to become the latest addition to the Kyoryuju series, an ongoing line featuring a number of differentContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Cojica Toy’s Chirabo wax proto revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The custom painted “Camo” Kaiju Eyezon from Mark Nagata…
Mark Nagata has just revealed his latest one-off custom to hit the Max Toy Co store, a breathtaking “Camo” Kaiju Eyezon! Painted up in the same painstaking style as the recent Camo Negora Tanks from a few weeks back, the impressive 10″ figure has been cast in a white soft vinyl complete with “Artic” blueContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The custom painted “Camo” Kaiju Eyezon from Mark Nagata…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “PK Version” Minions set at Lulubell Toys…
Lulubell Toys have just revealed the latest batch of Minions to hit the store, a blind bagged micro run painted by none other than Paul Kaiju! Conceived by Skinner, sculpted by PK and produced by Grody Shogun, the 5″ tall figures have been cast in a mix of orange and black soft vinyl this timeContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “PK Version” Minions set at Lulubell Toys…”
MAN-E-REPORT// Velocitron Wonderfestival booth recap…
Securing yet another one day license at Wonderfestival to produce official Hino Hideshi inspired sofubi, it was no wonder that Ricky Wilson aka Velocitron‘s booth was one of the first on our agenda last Sunday! Seeing the re-issue of Hell Girl, the poor child was joined by fellow Hell Baby character Gaki, alongside one ofContinue reading “MAN-E-REPORT// Velocitron Wonderfestival booth recap…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Elegab February lottery sales…
Elegab‘s February lottery sales are now live! Once again, a total of 3 figures are up for grabs this month; the goofy looking Dancheera in a gorgeous pink soft vinyl with neon/metallic sprays for just 8,400yen ($81), the awesome Monster Patrol Car, cast in a “biscuit” coloured vinyl with metallic and pearlescent sprays, and alsoContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Elegab February lottery sales…”
MAN-E-REPORT// Nerdone Wonderfestival booth recap (and the M.O.T.U.L.O.S sofubi)…
With the hype surrounding the release of the M.O.T.U.L.O.S sofubi reaching fever pitch last week, it came as no surprise to find the Paralyzing Toys Wonderfestival booth swamped upon Nerdone‘s arrival early afternoon. Bringing along a selection of past figures, including a new mini run of Tarman bootlegs plus a new batch of Steregon keshi,Continue reading “MAN-E-REPORT// Nerdone Wonderfestival booth recap (and the M.O.T.U.L.O.S sofubi)…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Valentine’s Day Mr Fly sofubi from Purple Toys…
The duo behind Purple Toys have unleashed the latest edition of Mr Fly (Jeff) just in time for Valentine’s Day! Cast up in what appears to be an orange base vinyl, the 8″ figure has been sprayed in a mix of pastel rainbow fades, complete with a dark purple head and red/green detailing. Coming super-limitedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Valentine’s Day Mr Fly sofubi from Purple Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Skull BxBxBoogie from Cure x Secret Base…
Cure Toys have just revealed that they’ve teamed up with Secret Base for an all-new Skull BxBxBoogie mash-up! Featuring the Killer Tomatoes inspired Boogie head and standard Fighter body, the figure will be up for grabs in 2 blind-bagged colourways; a purple cast body with red head and green/blue detailing, and an inverse with green,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Skull BxBxBoogie from Cure x Secret Base…”
MAN-E-REPORT// Zoomoth Wonderfestival booth recap…
Any regular readers of the blog will know how much we’re digging the custom keshi scene right now, so it came with great pleasure during Wondefestival to be able to head over to the Zoomoth booth and finally check out their wares in person! Bringing one of their most impressive displays yet, the space wasContinue reading “MAN-E-REPORT// Zoomoth Wonderfestival booth recap…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Haunted Hawaiian Beach Party micro run from D-Lux…
D-Lux has teamed up with Walter P for the latest round of Bobby Beast and Harry Demon micro figures, present the “Haunted Hawaiian Beach Party” set! Taken from Rampage Toys’ highly popular Gachapon Goblins series, each set comes with both Bobby and Harry in a GID soft vinyl, complete with a number of tropical neonContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Haunted Hawaiian Beach Party micro run from D-Lux…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Secret Base’s “Black Ooze-It” Joke Toy mini revealed…
Following the first official online release of the Ooze-It bootleg a few weeks back, Hiddy over at Secret Base has just revealed that a new companion Joke Toy will be up for grabs soon! We’re still not too sure if the sofubi micro will be cast up in the same squishy soft vinyl as theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Secret Base’s “Black Ooze-It” Joke Toy mini revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Medicom Toy’s Cosmos Alien prototypes at Wonderfestival…
Medicom Toy provided one of the most expansive displays of soft vinyl at Wonderfestival over the weekend, and whilst unfortunately none of the figures were for sale, we did get a glimpse at some amazing upcoming projects- the first we’re posting coming in the form of all-new Cosmos Aliens! Building on the recent resurrection ofContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Medicom Toy’s Cosmos Alien prototypes at Wonderfestival…”
MAN-E-REPORT// Cosmo Knight Alpha store visit…
One of the many, many highlights of our trip over to Japan, we were lucky enough to make the pilgrimage over to the legendary Cosmo Knight Alpha shop on our last day. Run by Longneck’s Yoda-san, the modest sized space in Sakae-cho is home to easily one of the biggest collections of rare soft vinylContinue reading “MAN-E-REPORT// Cosmo Knight Alpha store visit…”
MAN-E-XCLUSIVE// The Rampage Studios “Keshi Party” recap…
We’re back!!! After an amazing few days with Rampage Toys‘ Jon Malmstedt over in Japan, we’re finally catching up with the stack of news and reports we plan to share with you guys- and what better way to start than with a recap of the Rampage Studios Keshi Party?! Featuring a ton of mini figureContinue reading “MAN-E-XCLUSIVE// The Rampage Studios “Keshi Party” recap…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Jetturre’s unpainted “Flesh” Hormorah at Lulubell Toys…
Lulubell Toys have just secured yet another must have figure for those starved Jetturre fans in the West, an unpainted run of the mighty Hormorah! Produced in conjunction with Handsome Taro, the humungous figure stands at around 9.75″ tall, coming cast in a flesh coloured soft vinyl for this limited run. Priced at just $75Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Jetturre’s unpainted “Flesh” Hormorah at Lulubell Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Gnosis’ My Lil Grizlli sculpt revealed…
Following the success of his debut sofubi release, The Old Ones, Gnosis aka Grizlli Atom has hit the clay once more as he reveals his latest sculpt, My Lil Grizlli! Heavily inspired by vintage Japanese squeaker toys, the artist has added a few personal touches, including his staple studded denim vest, grizzly beard and fringe.Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Gnosis’ My Lil Grizlli sculpt revealed…”
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