MAN-E-NEWS// The Black 5 Alavakas from Devilboy x Lulubell Toys…

“On the 10th of August, they will gather to pray to the dark gods and consume their offering. On a barren outcrop of stone they sat in dark celestial formation facing inward as they chanted their black words and laid waste to an innocent sacrifice…” Following last week’s teaser, Lulubell are proud to reveal their exclusive of Devilboy’s AlavakaContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Black 5 Alavakas from Devilboy x Lulubell Toys…”

MAN-E-NEWS// New one-off customs for the Radioactive Uppercut “8-Ball” Kickstarter campaign revealed…

With just 2 weeks (and 27% funding!) left until the end of the 8-Ball Kickstarter campaign (extensively covered here), Radioactive Uppercut‘s John Santagada is proud to present not 1, not 2, but a staggering 11 new one-off resin customs to be added as incentives starting from tomorrow, August 9th at 8pm EST! Featuring the returnContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// New one-off customs for the Radioactive Uppercut “8-Ball” Kickstarter campaign revealed…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Toy Art Gallery exclusive Masked Uamous…

Joining the previously featured Alavaka Satan King this Friday, August 8th, Toy Art Gallery come with yet another exclusive release… the Masked Uamous! Featuring a meticulously hand-crafted copper mask on glittery lamé soft vinyl, Uamou’s signature horned character will be available in the standard 4″ design as well as the highly sought after 7″ Real Uamou.Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Toy Art Gallery exclusive Masked Uamous…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Plaseebo’s Slugaphant for FOE’s “Creatures” show…

Joining the previously revealed Android, Night Gamer and Skulloctopus customs, Bob Conge aka Plaseebo kindly shares details of the latest piece to be revealed for FOE’s upcoming “Creatures” group show… the Slugaphant! A one of a kind mash-up featuring Paul Kaiju’s Boss Carrion and the Plaseebo Slug body, the clear cast soft vinyl/resin mash-up features a headContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Plaseebo’s Slugaphant for FOE’s “Creatures” show…”

MAN-E-NEWS// One-off Vertebrata customs and more from BLObPUS…

The mighty BLObPUS turns his hand to yet more Paul Kaiju sofubi, proudly presenting the beautiful pair of Vertebratas you see above! Receiving stunning all-over metallic sprays in artist’s unmistakable style, the 9″ tall stunners are being offered up via lottery through the BLObPUS blog right here. Priced at 25,000yen each (approx. $253), interested partiesContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// One-off Vertebrata customs and more from BLObPUS…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Plaseebo’s Pink/Blue Skulloctopus and Isotope Night Gamer for FOE’s “Creatures” show…

Joining the previously featured custom Android, Bob Conge aka Plaseebo comes with his latest 2 pieces for FOE‘s upcoming “Creatures” show! First up we have the Isotope Night Gamer… The latest iteration of Conge’s bulb headed sofubi, the teal cast soft vinyl figure has been modified with 5 colour changing motion activated LED units, dolls eye insertsContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Plaseebo’s Pink/Blue Skulloctopus and Isotope Night Gamer for FOE’s “Creatures” show…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Black 5 and Mock Satan King Alavakas from Devilboy…

Devils Head Productions are proud to announce that the newly released Alavaka sofubi will be receiving not 1, but 2 exclusive releases next week! Coming courtesy of both Lulubell Toys and Toy Art Gallery, we bring you the full rundown on the info released so far… The Black 5// “On the 10th of August, they willContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Black 5 and Mock Satan King Alavakas from Devilboy…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Galaxy People’s debut sofubi available now…

Making an appearance at the Paralyzing Toys Wonder Festival booth over the weekend, Galaxy People‘s debut sofubis are now available through their online store! Based on the iconic vintage Pachi figures, the 3 awesome ‘arms up’ sculpts, Meklops, The Grappler and Helios, stand at around 115mm tall with 2 points of articulation. Cast in a glossyContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Galaxy People’s debut sofubi available now…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Mark Nagata’s Neon Alien Xam for More Than Sunshine’s Toy Burst group show…

With More Than Sunshine‘s latest group show “Toy Burst” opening earlier this month, the guys at the Florida-based gallery are proud to announce that the remaining pieces have just been put online! Featuring a dazzling array of customs, bootlegs and original figures, we’ve decided to shine the spotlight on our favourite piece, the amazing NeonContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Mark Nagata’s Neon Alien Xam for More Than Sunshine’s Toy Burst group show…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Mike Egan’s SDCC Lucky at Lulubell Toys…

Originally debuting at SDCC a couple of weeks back, Mike Egan‘s latest sofubi, Lucky, is now finally up for grabs at Lulubell Toys! A follow up to last year’s extremely popular Bones, the 8″ tall figure has been cast up by Grody Shogun in the same original colourways, a neon orange and black, each comingContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Mike Egan’s SDCC Lucky at Lulubell Toys…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Monster Worship post-SDCC sale…

Once again offering up a huge selection of debuts and exclusives at this year’s SDCC, Monster Worship have revealed that the remaining stock will be finally heading online this week! Featuring painted runs of Cannibal Fuckface, Rottweiler Herpes, Black Hessen and Mecha Greasebat, alongside C.A.S.T’s Semi Korosiya and the all-new Priest figure, a strictly limitedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Monster Worship post-SDCC sale…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Splurrt previews for Stanger Factory’s Lost Worlds show…

With Stranger Factory‘s highly anticipated Lost Worlds opening it’s doors this Friday, August 2nd, Joe Merril aka Splurrt has been kind enough to reveal a few of the 20 one-offs that he’s created for the show. Featuring a stunning mix of au naturale-style Usir mash-ups, googly eyed Cadaver Kids and neon metallic Apex Digglers, Splurrt’sContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Splurrt previews for Stanger Factory’s Lost Worlds show…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The TAG x PAUL KAIJU Luftkaiser “Painted Red” edition…

Toy Art Gallery is proud to present a new painted version of Paul Kaiju’s Luftkaiser! Cast in a yellow soft vinyl, the Painted Red Edition features teal, gold, yellow, and black sprays courtesy of Japan’s Shirahama. Standing at around 4” tall and articulated at the arms and waist, the figure will be available through the TAGContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The TAG x PAUL KAIJU Luftkaiser “Painted Red” edition…”

MAN-E-NEWS// New Killer Krampus sofubis from Mr Krotpong…

Hot off the heals of Rampage Toys’ painted run earlier this month, Mr Krotpong kindly shares details on the latest batch of mythical Germanic beast, Killer Krampus… Consisting of 4 one-off customs, “Dauphin”, “Red Debbil”, “Mind Taker” and “Just Kidding Really”, each has been hand sprayed and brushed on a GID soft vinyl, coming completeContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// New Killer Krampus sofubis from Mr Krotpong…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Ghost Cave Ape 1st painted run at Wonder Festival…

Hot off the heals of it’s debut showing at SDCC last week, Mishka‘s latest kaiju creation, the 2-headed Ghost Cave Ape, will be making an appearance at Wonder Festival in it’s first painted run! Designed by Lamour Supreme and sculpted by Atomic Vomit, the humungous 13″ beast has been cast in a brown soft vinyl,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Ghost Cave Ape 1st painted run at Wonder Festival…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Plaseebo’s Mummy Julius for the Julius Toy Art Show…

Marking Paul Smith’s iconic mascot Julius’ leap into 3D vinyl form, Toy Art Gallery will play host to a number of customs from the art toy/low brow scene’s finest next month, the latest to be revealed coming from none other than Bob Conge aka Plaseebo… Entitled Mummy Julius, the rather macabre take on the super-cuteContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Plaseebo’s Mummy Julius for the Julius Toy Art Show…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Mutant Vinyl Hardcore’s ‘Coral Inferno’ Ollie lottery…

“Like a leviathan rising from the warm waters of Hawaii this vibrant beast is here to quench that vinyl thirst…” In celebration of the new Mutant Vinyl Hardcore website’s soft launch this week, owner Rich is offering up what is arguably the most stunning Ollie colourway yet, the mesmerising Coral Inferno! Cast in beautiful milkyContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Mutant Vinyl Hardcore’s ‘Coral Inferno’ Ollie lottery…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The SDCC exclusive resin mini figure set and more from Gargamel

Following the instant sell out success of the first round of Kinkeshi-style mini figures back in February, Gargamel has just revealed that the latest batch will be making an exclusive appearance at SDCC later this week! Featuring 5 new keshi-scaled sculpts, the set has been hand cast in resin, coming in the obligatory keshi-gomu fleshContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The SDCC exclusive resin mini figure set and more from Gargamel”

MAN-E-NEWS// OLLIE Enma Jet Black Version from BLObPUS x Mutant Vinyl Hardcore…

Debuting this time last year, BLObPUS and Mutant Vinyl Hardcore‘s Enma OLLIE is back once again… this time in a gorgeous Jet Black colourway! Created to coincide with the upcoming “Enma” holiday, the 33cm tall beast has been cast in a glossy black vinyl, replete with BLObPUS designed head, metallic sprays and hand painted detailing. Available forContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// OLLIE Enma Jet Black Version from BLObPUS x Mutant Vinyl Hardcore…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Dragatomi SDCC exclusive “Blue Moon” Warui Inu from Plaseebo x Kaiju Coup…

Joining the recently posted Magma Night Gamer and Pink/Blue Skulloctopus customs, Bob Conge aka Plaseebo kindly shares details of yet another piece to grace the Dragatomi SDCC booth next week, the “Blue Moon” Warui Inu sofubi! Limited to just 1 unique piece this time around, Conge has tackled Kaiju Coup’s super-creepy hound with flair, replacingContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Dragatomi SDCC exclusive “Blue Moon” Warui Inu from Plaseebo x Kaiju Coup…”