With ToyConUK just a few days away now, The Tarantulas finally reveal the plethora of exclusives they’ll be bringing along to the Fishtank Castle LIVE booth… Neo-kaiju fans not attending the event be warned- you’re going to be turning all shades of green when you see what’s on offer! For those lucky few that areContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Tarantulas’ ToyConUK exclusives…”
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MAN-E-NEWS// Triclops’ ‘Threet Sharks’ Sametan custom for the Don’t Tread On Me group show…
Created for Pangeaseed x Comet Debris‘ “Don’t Tread On Me” charity custom show this weekend, the Triclops boys have tackled the Sametan sofubi platform in a way only they know… Threet Sharks style! Heavily influenced by cult kid’s cartoon Street Sharks (a no brainer for the 90’s obsessed duo!), the soft vinyl figure has undergoneContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Triclops’ ‘Threet Sharks’ Sametan custom for the Don’t Tread On Me group show…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Plaseebo’s ‘Vampire QiQi’ for the Project QiQi 2013 show at ToyConUK…
Bob Conge aka Plaseebo kindly shares details of his latest custom piece, ‘Vampire QiQi’ for the Project QiQi 2013 show… Opting for a minimal approach this time around, Plaseebo has replaced the figure’s original arms with vinyl bat wings, inserted multiple eye inserts into the bubble-like hair, whilst giving the whole piece a stunning MonsterContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Plaseebo’s ‘Vampire QiQi’ for the Project QiQi 2013 show at ToyConUK…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The ToyConUK exclusive Mini Greasebat from Monster Worship x Unbox Industries…
Hot off the heals of news on exclusives from both Jeff Lamm and our very own Disarticulators this week, Unbox Industries are proud to present yet another must-have release for next week’s ToyCon UK… limited edition Mini Greasebats! Based on the original design by Jeff Lamm, sculpted by Chauskoskis and produced by Monster Worship, theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The ToyConUK exclusive Mini Greasebat from Monster Worship x Unbox Industries…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Unbox Industries announce future collaborations with The Disarticulators…
Yet another HUGE project we’ve been finding extremely difficult to keep to ourselves over the past few months, we can finally reveal today that Unbox Industries will be will be teaming up with The Disarticulators to produce a brand new range of vinyl figures in a variety of shapes and sizes! To get the ball rolling Unbox willContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Unbox Industries announce future collaborations with The Disarticulators…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Jeff Lamm at the Unbox Industries ToyCon UK booth…
Unbox Industries are proud to announce a very special guest who will be joining them at ToyCon UK next month… none other than the legendary Jeff Lamm! Bringing with him a shed-load of goodies such as prints and t-shirts (including a reproduction of the Daily Excess red top front page shocker, chronicling the infamous summer ofContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Jeff Lamm at the Unbox Industries ToyCon UK booth…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Surinama ‘ROYGBIV’ from Topheroy x Whistling Pony Toys…
Formed back in 2009 by New York based artist Stephen Singer, Whistling Pony Toys recently took the leap from resin into the world of sofubi with the release of the awesome Surinama… Taking inspiration from the infamous Surinama toad that gives birth to live babies which emerge from the amphibian’s back (hence the super-creepy detailing onContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Surinama ‘ROYGBIV’ from Topheroy x Whistling Pony Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Healeymade online store opening this Friday…
Bowing down to the constant requests from his army of fans, the now full-time resin artist David Healey aka Healeymade is finally gearing up for the launch of his very own online store this week! Due to go live at some point this Friday, March 22nd (exact details are still forthcoming), it appears Healeymade willContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Healeymade online store opening this Friday…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Mechavirus custom show at Rampage Studios…
Opening it’s doors on Friday, the latest show over at Rampage Studios played host to a huge selection of custom sofubi from the king of mech, Todd Robertson aka Mechavirus… Featuring an extensive selection of pieces from across the kaiju/sofubi scene including Rampage’s UUs, BLObPUS’ Dokugon, Uamou’s Boo, plus new figures from Frenzy, these wereContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Mechavirus custom show at Rampage Studios…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Kiss My Blarney” Young Gohst exclusive from Lulubell Toys…
In celebration of St Patrick’s Day next week, premier art toy emporium Lulubell Toys are proud to offer up the latest “Kiss My Blarney” Young Gohst exclusive! Designed by Ferg, sculpted by Scott Wilkowski and produced by Lulubell’s very own Luke Rook, the highly sought after sofubi mini has been cast in a clear green vinylContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Kiss My Blarney” Young Gohst exclusive from Lulubell Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Plaseebo’s ‘Tokyo Exclusive’ Skulloctopus From Outer Space for Rampage Studios…
With Rampage Toys having just completed a run of Night Gamer customs for Plaseebo (featured here yesterday), it appears that the artist has returned the favour, as he kindly shares details of his latest Skulloctopus edition, the Tokyo Exclusives… Created for the Rampage Studios gallery/shop space, the run has been limited to just 5 completelyContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Plaseebo’s ‘Tokyo Exclusive’ Skulloctopus From Outer Space for Rampage Studios…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Escape from Brooklyn” Bootlegs from Frank Kozik x Mishka…
Revealed over at Kaiju Monster yesterday, Frank Kozik has announced details of his first painted run of Mishka‘s elusive Bootleg sofubi… Entitled the “Escape from Broklyn” edition, the V-color sprayed monstrosities are set to come with both Simon and Death Adder heads, a number of hand cast resin accessories (i.e weapons!), plus full colour, giant headers.Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Escape from Brooklyn” Bootlegs from Frank Kozik x Mishka…”
MAN-E-NEWS// WeBecomeMonsters’ “Ate the Wrong Mushroom” custom sculpt for GAME ON…
“In a world where flowers can let you spit fireballs, and mushrooms can make you grow instantly or even gain an extra life, eating the wrong mushroom can have terrifying effects…” Chris Moore aka WeBecomeMonsters kindly share details of his latest one-off custom sculpt, “Ate the Wrong Mushroom”… Created for 1AM‘s upcoming GAME ON groupContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// WeBecomeMonsters’ “Ate the Wrong Mushroom” custom sculpt for GAME ON…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Rampaging Night Gamer from Rampage Toys x Plaseebo…
Ahead of tomorrow’s hotly tipped Mechavirus custom show, the ever busy Jon Malmstedt of Rampage Toys/Studios is proud to present his latest custom collaboration with Plaseebo… the Rampaging Night Gamers! A mash-up of Plaseebo’s popular bulb-headed sofubi and Rampage’s signature UU, the fully articulated piece comes complete with ‘Brain Pet’, both featuring a truly stunningContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Rampaging Night Gamer from Rampage Toys x Plaseebo…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The ToyCon UK exclusive ‘DEBRIS’ sofubi from Restore x Mintyfresh…
Mintyfresh have just released images of their first ToyCon exclusive offerings… as they present not 1, but 2 all new ‘DEBRIS’ colourways! Created by Restore, the highly sought after sofubi will be available in both a neon-infused ‘Mintyfresh’ edition with leaf fundoshi, and a more traditional black with gold leaf, cloth and giant sized paper talisman.Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The ToyCon UK exclusive ‘DEBRIS’ sofubi from Restore x Mintyfresh…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Custom Nerdone ‘Gorilla Tank’ sofubis from Bruno Orbit…
At the top of our ‘want’ list at the moment, Nerdone‘s incredible ‘Badass Gorilla Tank’ sofubi has just received the custom treatment from regular collaborator Bruno Orbit. Creator of the awesome Samus Aran sofubi header art, the prolific illustrator has worked his magic on 2 pieces, the GI Joe homage ‘Copacabana Commander’, and ‘Banana Splitler’,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Custom Nerdone ‘Gorilla Tank’ sofubis from Bruno Orbit…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Monsterarm x Topheroy Kaiju Melt customs: Round 2…
Spray-wizard Topheroy once again teams up with Monsterarm aka Honkeylips for the second round of incredible Kaiju Melt customs… Featuring a slew of new mash-ups including Grody Ojisans, an Obake Dog, and even Spongebob Squarepants, each have been given Monsterarm’s top-secret signature ‘melt’ coating, coming hand sprayed in a gorgeous mix of metallic Monster KolorContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Monsterarm x Topheroy Kaiju Melt customs: Round 2…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Ian the Sewer Creep ‘Stand Up Guys’ micro-run from Coma21 x Hellopike…
“Ian has been feeling ill. But when a creep feels ill he gets a little purple in the face. Must be all those nachos, twizzlers and slurpees he’s been eating. Oh well, the skate or die lifestyle was never meant to be pretty…” Mikee Riggs aka Coma21 comes with the latest micro-run of Ian theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Ian the Sewer Creep ‘Stand Up Guys’ micro-run from Coma21 x Hellopike…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Lulubell Toys exclusive Bones sofubi from Mike Egan…
Originally making it’s debut at SDCC 2012, Mike Egan‘s ever popular ‘Bones’ sofubi is set to receive another 2 all-new editions courtesy of Lulubell Toys! Available in Lulubell’s signature store colours of green/pink and black/pink, the 8″ figure has been cast in a bright pink vinyl with sealed paint rub. Unlike previous editions, these guysContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Lulubell Toys exclusive Bones sofubi from Mike Egan…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Black Ice” and “Black Fire” Deadbeets from Skinner x Scott Tolleson…
Scott Tolleson teams up with Skinner for the release of the latest batch of Deadbeet customs, as he proudly presents “Black Ice” and “Black Fire”… Sprayed in Skinner’s signature mix of metallic blue, green and black with contrasting firey red and yellow detailing, the 7” tall Black Ice sofubi has been limited to just 10Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Black Ice” and “Black Fire” Deadbeets from Skinner x Scott Tolleson…”
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