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MAN-E-NEWS// The “Wintery” Uamou sofubi minis…

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“Sure, it’s hard to move around when you are all puffed up in a fuzzy ball, but it sure beats standing out in the cold! As the holidays are drawing near it is certainly getting colder on the Northern hemisphere and even though some Uamou can produce a fuzzy winter coat, there are some that have to resort to many layers and big scarfs to get through the winter…”

Uamou are proud to announce a special online-exclusive “Wintery” take on their classic sofubi minis! Featuring both the standard 3″ Uamou and Bastard designs, the pair have been produced in a snow white soft vinyl, both coming wrapped up in an adorable fuzzy white and pink coat. Priced at just 2,000yen each plus shipping, interested parties can find the little guys in the Uamou store right here until December 18th…

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MAN-E-NEWS// Mirock Toy’s “Jizo Cloud” sofubi prototype revealed…

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Mirock Toy have just unveiled yet another finished prototype for their ever-growing Dr Mirock line! Created primarily as a base for the new “Jizo” sculpt, the decidedly abstract looking piece takes on the form of a cloud for the little buddhist monk to ride on. Pictured here ahead of wax prototyping and eventual soft vinyl production, we’ll be keeping our fingers crossed the mystical puff makes it’s debut at some point early next year…

MAN-E-NEWS// Marmit x Medicom Toy’s “Alien” sofubi re-release…

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Answering the prayers of many a sofubi collector, Marmit’s grail-like Alien sofubi is to be resurrected by Medicom Toy for a special re-release later this month! Featuring all 5 designs from the classic line-up – the “Alien” and Nostromo crew members “Ripley”, “Dallas”, “Kain” and “Lambert” – each 9.5″ tall figure has been produced in soft vinyl and treated to authentic sprays based on the original release. Going on sale through the Medicom Toy store via open preorder starting December 24th, these will set you back just 7,560yen ($62) each plus shipping- a drop in the ocean compared to the prices the originals fetch for now!

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[Info courtesy of Sofvi.Tokyo]

MAN-E-NEWS// Angel Abby x Marcus Yuen’s “Rocket Boy” sofubi now online…

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Making it’s debut at Milk Magazine’s Milk Mart event over the weekend, the remaining “Rocket Boy” sofubi from Angel Abby is now up for grabs online! Designed by tattoo artist Marcus Yuen and produced by Angel Abby, the 5″ tall, 4-part figure has been produced in a yellow soft vinyl with 2 painted colorways up for grabs; a “Minions” inspired standard edition and a multi-neon “Secret” version. Both priced at just $40 each plus shipping, the pair can currently be found residing in the Angel Abby store right here…

MAN-E-NEWS// The first “Arachnid” one-off from Plaseebo…

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Originally teased right here a few days back, the first release in Plaseebo‘s new “Arachnid” series will be touching down online later this week! A mash-up of the artist’s ever-popular Gnaw head with a resin cast spider body, the one-off creation – spanning an impressive 10″ wide and 4″ high – has been fitted with red glass eye inserts and a motion activated color-changing LED unit with replaceable batteries. Hand painted and signed by the artist, the Gnaw Arachnid will be up for grabs in the Plaseebo online store this Thursday, December 10th for an undisclosed sum…

MAN-E-NEWS// Nerdone’s “M.O.T.U.L.O.S Jr” sofubi prototype revealed…

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Having had continued success with his ingenious Neclos-MOTU mashup, the “M.O.T.U.L.O.S” playset, Nerdone are proud to reveal that an all-new mini “Jr” version will be making an appearance early next year! Featuring the same infusion of Neclos Fortress’ “Neclos” and MOTU’s Castle Greyskull, the figure has been reduced to finger puppet-scale, set to come with the same open bottom base made popular by the likes of DeathCat’s Elder Demons and KtoKto’s Monster Series. Pictured here as a finished wax prototype, we’re told to expect the first release some time in February/March 2016…

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Little Green Man” Mimi Monster sofubi from Zhang Sheng…

“Not only do they dwell on Earth, the Mimimonsters have conquered the Moon too!”

Debuting to huge fanfare early last month, Zhang Sheng‘s awesome Mimi Monster sofubi is set to return in an all-new “Little Green Man” colorway! Standing at around 6″ tall, the slimy cyclops features a simple 2-part design with articulation in the neck, this time around coming in an unpainted alien-green soft vinyl. Going on sale via e-mail lottery this month priced at $110 plus shipping, look out for details on how to enter very soon…

MAN-E-NEWS// Gory Hole’s “Warui Zonbi” gacha keshi revealed…

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With the first official painted run of Gory Hole‘s “Warui Zonbi” sofubi finally set to touch down online over the next few weeks, we’re very proud to reveal a surprise extra that’ll be making an appearance too… the Warui Zonbi gacha keshi! Inspired by MaBa Zombies’ gachapon spin-off series, both “Selwyn” and “SS Wolfgang” have been reduced to an authentic 1.5″ tall, albeit coming cast in a solid keshi-style rubber as opposed to the hollow, rotocast feel of the originals. Due to come in all 3 colorways seen in the 1987 vending machine release – the pictured purple and grey, plus a mid-brown – these will rather uniquely NOT be offered up for sale individually, but instead as omake for the next 6 Warui Zonbi sofubi releases. Kicking things off with a painted run on yellow vinyl with the purple Wolfgang you see above, look out for the full lowdown on this first release soon…

MAN-E-NEWS// The “X-Ray Full Color Vintage” Felix the Cat sofubi from Secret Base…

Secret Base are proud to announce the return of their officially licensed Felix the Cat sofubi with a stunning “X-Ray Full Color Vintage” version! Standing at little over 6″ tall, the 2-part figure has been produced in a clear soft vinyl with a GID internal skeleton, coming with a split-style paint app in a vintage off-white and black. Currently up for grabs in the Secret Base store (overseas customers are going to need to use the easily found inquiry form), the “X-Ray Full Color Vintage” Felix will set you back 9,936yen ($81) plus shipping…

MAN-E-NEWS// Mirock Toy’s latest overseas mail order release revealed…

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Mirock Toy have just unveiled their latest batch releases currently available for overseas order! Offering up a total of 5 different purchasing options this time around, we have – (starting above) “Massive Attack” for $75, the “Jizo Rengeza Boss” for $80, the double-ended “Jyaki Baoa” for just $25, “Kurama Houshi” and “Mirock Hontai” for $35 and the deity set, featuring “100mm Mirock”, “Sanmenndaikoku”, “Den Mirockmaru” and “Gohosin” for $100 – all coming cast in a bright pink vinyl with metallic purple, black, gold and silver sprays. Currently available via e-mail lottery, those interested in entering must send their desired product/set, name, Instagram name, country, shipping address, phone number and PayPal address to kaneko@mirock-toy.com before close on Monday, December 7th… Good luck to all who enter!

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MAN-E-NEWS// The “GID” Koningu sofubi from Ummikko…

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Mikko over at Ummikko is proud to reveal that a long-awaited blank run of GID Koningu sofubi will be up for grabs this weekend! Standing at around 5.5″ tall and featuring 3 points of articulation, the vintage-styled kong has been produced in an unpainted glow-in-the-dark soft vinyl this time around. Touching down in the Ummikko store at 2am CET this coming Sunday, December 6th, the figure will set you back just $40 plus shipping…

MAN-E-NEWS// The mixed-part “Tit-Tot” sofubi from Snatch Punch…

Photo-bombing our recent coverage of the “Psychedelic Swamp” and “Sherbet” Bostyrants a few days back, the latest sofubi from Snatch Punch – rather aptly named “Tit-Tot” – is now up for grabs in a super-limited mixed part colorway! Designed by Snatch Punch’s Joe Truck and sculpted by Grizlli Atom, the disturbingly ample-chested infant stands at around 7″ tall and features 5 points of articulation. Produced in a mix of unpainted blue and yellow soft vinyl, the limited run of just 2 figures can currently be found in the Snatch Punch store for $120 each plus shipping…

MAN-E-NEWS// The Punk Drunkers exclusive “Kesagake and Aitsu” sofubi set from Rampafge Toys…

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Japanese lifestyle brand Punk Drunkers have teamed up with Rampage Toys for an exclusive version of the ever popular Kesagake sofubi! Produced in what appears to be a light tan soft vinyl this time around, the lofty 10.5″ tall figure has been treated to a number of metallic blue and black sprays courtesy of Rampage’s Jon Malmstedt, coming packed with a “Snack Pack” Villager omake in GID that’s been painted to resemble Punk Drunkers’ Aitsu (Guy) mascot. Going on sale via lottery through the PD store next Saturday, December 12th at 11am Japan time, pricing for the limited run of 10 sets is still to be confirmed…

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Chestbuster” Loch Ness Monster sofubi from Obsessed Panda x Awesome Toy…

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Awesome Toy have teamed up with toy customiser Obsessed Panda for a special “Chestbuster” Loch Ness Monster micro-run! Produced in a flesh tone vinyl, the 4″ tall, 2-part figure – a homage to Kenner’s super rare “Stretch Serpent” – has been treated to a bloody paint app inspired by the Chestbuster in the classic horror flick, Alien. Limited to an edition of just 6 pieces, each coming with a unique array of drips and splatters, the figures will be touching down in the Obsessed Panda store right here this Friday, December 4th at 10am Pacific time for just $45 each plus shipping…

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Oozeball Ornaments” sofubi from SLAVExONE x The Disarticulators…

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Teased here just a few days back, we can now reveal full release details for SLAVExONE x The Disarticulators‘ “Oozeball Ornaments” sofubi micro-run! Designed by our very own Tru:Tek and sculpted by Zectron, the 3″ wide balls have been produced in a flesh tone vinyl this time around, coming with a swathe of festive metallic sprays and hand brushed detailing courtesy of SLAVExONE’s Adam Toylord. Limited to a run of just 5 figures priced at $75 each plus shipping, the Oozeball Ornaments will be touching down in the SLAVExONE store this coming Saturday, December 5th at 10am Central US time…

MAN-E-NEWS// DRWG Co’s “Librarian” Secret Chief keshi from DRWG Co…

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With 2 successful “Slave” releases now tucked firmly under their belt (check them here if you haven’t already!), the guys behind DRWG Co are proud to reveal the second figure in their ongoing “Secret Chiefs” keshi series, the Librarian! First seen in companion publication “Secret Chiefs Zine: Vol. 1″, the beautifully realised Bikkuriman-style figure has been sculpted in-scale with the Slave, coming in at a similarly oversized 2.25″ tall and 2.5″ wide. Currently undergoing production in a keshi-style rubber courtesy of our very own Tru:Tek at the Disart ToyLabs, expect details on the first release before the year is out…

MAN-E-NEWS// Blackseed’s “Santa Claus is Coming to Town” Monster Craftsman sofubi…

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Blackseed are proud to reveal that a special festive run of their Monster Craftsman sofubi is coming just in time for the holidays! Dubbed the “Santa Claus is Coming to Town” edition, the trio – Cocoa Monster, Hermit Monster and Corm Monster – stand at around 4″-6″ tall each, coming cast in a white soft vinyl and treated to frosty blue and silver sprays with matching inset dolls eyes. Priced at just 350HKD ($45) each, the little critters will be available worldwide through Hong Kong retailer Angel Abby (TBC) over the next couple of weeks…

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MAN-E-NEWS// Rampage Toys’ “Beer and Bears” show at PUMP…

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Jon Malmstedt over at Rampage Toys has just revealed that he’ll be hosting a very special “Beer and Bears” show at Ikebukuro’s PUMP Craft Beer Bar next Thursday, December 12th! Featuring a whole slew of bear-related toys from the Rampage back catalog including custom Kesagakes, Snack Packs and Bunny-Bear gachapon, the star of the show – aside from the awesome selection of beers on offer! – will be the release of the first ever painted Kesagake “Revenge” Bear. Teased above, the towering figure has been treated to a mix of sprays, rubs, dry brushing and hand painted detailing to mimic the first ever Kesagake release from last year. Pricing and edition size are still to be confirmed at present, so be sure to keep an eye on the Rampage IG feed here for more info and reveals over the next few days…

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Jingle Bomb” Finger5 sofubi at Fig-X…

Datadub over at Fig-Lab is proud to present a special “Jingle Bomb” edition of his ever popular Finger5 sofubi just in time for the holidays! Featuring all 5 finger puppet-style figures from the series – Paul Kaiju’s Uncle Biter, MonstreHero’s MonstreApe, Suckadelic’s Sucklord, Lamour’s Baby Hell and Onell’s Phase Pheyden – each has been treated to a number of one-off metallic sprays and rubs over various colored glitter vinyl. Fit for the top of any self respecting toy collectors Christmas tree, these little guys can be found in the Fig-X store right here for just 1,500yen ($12) each plus shipping. Click through to check out the various figures on offer…Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Jingle Bomb” Finger5 sofubi at Fig-X…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Nero” and “Patrasche” World Masterpiece Theatre sofubi from Mirock Toy x Medicom Toy…

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Following the debut of “Sterling North” and “Rascal Raccoon” back in May, Mirock Toy have once again teamed with Medicom Toy for the latest release in the officially licensed “World Masterpiece Theatre”, this time around taking on lead characters “Nero” and “Patrasche” from 1975 series A Dog of Flanders! Designed and sculpted by Mirock Toy based on the legendary Koji Mori’s timeless illustrations, these soft vinyl figures stand at around 6″ and 4″ tall respectively and feature multiple points of articulation. Going on sale via open preorder through the Medicom Toy store starting December 24th, Nero and Patrasche will set you back just 7,388yen ($60) plus shipping…

[Info courtesy of Sofvi.Tokyo]