With the Mutant Vinyl Hardcore namesake originally starting out life as a blog dedicated to RealxHead during the early days of Skull Brain, sole owner and creator Rich Montanari Jr has finally been given the chance to fulfill a lifelong dream with the release of his very own Adult-sized RXH figure! Dubbed “Sludge Fighter”, the newContinue reading “MVH x RXH’s “Sludge Fighter” prototype revealed…”
Category Archives: yokai
MAN-E-NEWS// The marbled “Dissolution of Smoke: Vol. 2” sofubi from Algangu…
Originally debuting back in June, the second wave of “Dissolution of Smoke” sofubi from Algangu has finally received an all-new colorway! Featuring a total of 3 designs inspired by traditional yokai and 1970’s candy shop playing cards, the figures – a gourd holding monk, a castle and a cycloptic hat – stand a little shorter than the firstContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The marbled “Dissolution of Smoke: Vol. 2” sofubi from Algangu…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Science Patrol’s “Namazu” and “Karakasa” for the Fukagawa Haunted Fair…
Fresh from their huge online sale a couple of weeks back, Science Patrol are proud to reveal that they’ll be debuting yet more figures at the upcoming Fukagawa Haunted Fair, taking on classic yokai creatures “Namazu” and “Karakasa”! Hand sculpted and produced in soft vinyl by SP over in Japan, the giant catfish and animated umbrella haveContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Science Patrol’s “Namazu” and “Karakasa” for the Fukagawa Haunted Fair…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Wonderfestival exclusive “TV-kun” sofubi from MeeMie…
Having had continued success with their various keshi figures over the past year or so, the guys behind MeeMie are proud to reveal that they’ve secured a one-day license for the release of their debut self-produced sofubi, the adorable TV-kun! Taken from famed Manga artist Shigeru Mizuki’s extensive cast of youkai-inspired creatures, the boy –Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Wonderfestival exclusive “TV-kun” sofubi from MeeMie…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Science Patrol’s “Karakasa” sofubi prototype revealed…
Realising that one of the most common yokai in Japanese folk lore – the tsukumogami* known as Karakasa – has seen surprisingly few renditions in toy form, Science Patrol have decided to redress the balance with their very own take on the cycloptic umbrella ghost! Pictured here as a finished wax prototype, the little guyContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Science Patrol’s “Karakasa” sofubi prototype revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Algangu’s “Dissolution of Smoke: Vol. 2” sofubi revealed…
With the original “Dissolution of Smoke” sofubi proving to be a huge success (check it here), creator Algangu has wasted no time in getting to work on a second wave of characters! Featuring a total of 3 all-new designs inspired by traditional yokai and 1970’s candy shop playing cards, the finger puppet-style figures – a gourd holdingContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Algangu’s “Dissolution of Smoke: Vol. 2” sofubi revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// New Avalon and Monochochin sofubi from Science Patrol…
Whilst the recently featured Oyasumi Punpun sofubi won’t be seeing an online release due to licensing restrictions, creator Science Patrol has revealed that a number of other figures from the recent Wonderfestival Winter 2015 will be up for grabs in-store this weekend! Seeing new editions of the artist’s hugely popular yokai inspired figures, flagship character, the benevolent hatContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// New Avalon and Monochochin sofubi from Science Patrol…”
MAN-E-NEWS// New figures from Sunguts at Jungle…
The guys over at Japanese retailer and production house Jungle are proud to reveal that they’ve just secured a limited supply of figures from Sunguts! Featuring a selection of the brand’s classic yokai sofubi – both new and old – versions of (from top left) Zashiki-Walashi, Tsubomi, Ao-Bouzu and Aka-Ei are available for just 2,700yenContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// New figures from Sunguts at Jungle…”
MAN-E-NEWS// New Sunguts sofubi at Jungle…
Shimomoku over at toy retailer/producer Jungle have just unleashed a whole slew of new Sunguts sofubi in their online store! Featuring the humungous Arroz Maximas in a blue vinyl with yellow and red sprays, the hideous Biloon in a light fleshy pink, Fulamon in a split blue, white, green and grey, Otoko-Zame in black and Tate-Eboshi in whiteContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// New Sunguts sofubi at Jungle…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Tokyo Spray” Kaiju Mini Monster Series from beaK…
The ever elusive beaK has revealed that his Kaiju Mini Monster Series is set to return in an all-new “Tokyo Spray” colourway! Featuring all 3 figures plus tower omake cast in a light brown soft vinyl, Hedoro Kougai King has been treated to traditional Tokyo-style neon sprays, whilst “Hand of Doom” Jigoku and Obake theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Tokyo Spray” Kaiju Mini Monster Series from beaK…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Velocitron’s new officially licensed Hino Hideshi sofubi teased…
Ricky Wilson aka Velocitron has secured a 1 day license for Wonderfestival in July to produce another round of Hino Hideshi sofubi! Featuring all 3 previously released designs in brand spanking new colourways, from what we can gather from the teasers revealed so far, Beserk’s Guts baby will be coming in a clear blue vinyl with simpleContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Velocitron’s new officially licensed Hino Hideshi sofubi teased…”
MAN-E-NEWS// New Secret Base “Hiroshi Hirakawa” Karakasa Tattoo Man and “Sakura” Spongebob sofubi at TAG…
Toy Art Gallery have just revealed that they will be unleashing 2 new Secret Base releases in-store this Saturday, May 31st at 12pm PST! First up, we have the latest edition of the Karakasa Tattoo Man, “Hiroshi Hirakawa”. Featuring a beautifully painted traditional sleeve and leg design from Three Tides Tattoo, the classic umbrella yokai comesContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// New Secret Base “Hiroshi Hirakawa” Karakasa Tattoo Man and “Sakura” Spongebob sofubi at TAG…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Tokyo Jesus’ resin skull sculptures for Clutter Gallery’s “Tenebrous” group show…
Japanese resin artist Tokyo Jesus has just unveiled a total of 3 pieces that he’ll have on display at Clutter Gallery‘s upcoming Tenebrous group show! In-keeping with the artist’s signature mix of traditional Japanese, yokai and skull-based art, the wonderfully horrific one-off creations have been painstakingly sculpted, coming cast in resin using a time-honoured lostContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Tokyo Jesus’ resin skull sculptures for Clutter Gallery’s “Tenebrous” group show…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Leucotomy “Pink” exclusive Mini Monster Sets from beaK…
Celebrating the launch of their new website, UK based toy and apparel brand Leucotomy have teamed up with beaK for the release of the Mini Monster Set in an exclusive pink colourway! Cast in soft vinyl and measuring between 1″ to 3″ tall, the pack comprises of 4 figures; the Hedoro Kougai King, a tower accessory,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Leucotomy “Pink” exclusive Mini Monster Sets from beaK…”
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