The Sucklord returns with the latest in a long line of self-titled action figures, proudly presenting the Sucklord 6.6! Bootlegged from the classic Playmobil line, the 3″ mini has been recast in a silver resin, coming complete with matching detachable cape, a trans-pink light sabre and micro boombox. Due to be touching down in the Suckstore right here at some point later today (07/16), pricing and edition size for the little guy are still to be confirmed…
MAN-E-NEWS// Wanpaku Ōji no Orochi Taiji’s Naughty Prince and Tiger from Mirock Toy…
Mirock Toy have secured the license to yet another classic Japanese animation, taking on Wanpaku Ōji no Orochi Taiji‘s Naughty Prince and Tiger in sofubi form! Pictured here as near-finished protos, the wonderfully sculpted figures are likely to be making a limited appearance at Wonderfestival on July 27th as part of the event’s strict one day licensing agreement. Stay tuned for the full lowdown on this gorgeous duo as soon as we hear anything…
MAN-E-NEWS// The SDCC exclusive 3.75″ scale AD-AT from Bill McMullen…
Coming with what has got to be their biggest SDCC exclusive yet (in physical size at least!), DKE Toys have teamed up with artist Bill McMullen for a super-sized 3.75″ scaled version of his iconic art toy, the AD-AT! Coming in at a staggering 2 foot tall, the ingenious mash-up of Hoth’s AT-AT walker and Adidas’ classic shell-toe features all of the little details that made the original so sought after and then some, including an authentic yellowed “rubber” sole, the instantly recognisable three-stripe motif, plus a new addition- a carded 3.75″ Joystik AD-AT Driver figure! Packed in a signed custom storage box, the limited batch of 10 AD-ATs will be up for grabs at the DKE SDCC booth (#5045) for $650 each…
MAN-E-NEWS// The SDCC exclusive “Blushing Envy” Snybora sofubi from Rotofugi…
Rotofugi have teamed up with Chris Ryniak and Squibbles Ink to bring back their collaborative Snybora sofubi for an SDCC exclusive “Blushing Envy” colourway! Sculpted and designed by Ryniak for the ongoing Lake Monster series, the 5″ tall figure has been cast in a grey soft vinyl, coming with green sprays and a black patina that match 2013’s original Blushing Snybora release. Dropping at the Squibbles Ink x Rotofugi booth (#5248) when SDCC’s doors open next Wednesday, July 23rd, the Blushing Envy Snybora can be yours for just $35 each…
MAN-E-NEWS// The officially licensed Karnov keshi from Newtervision…
Keshi collectors heading to Wondefestival next weekend are going to be in for a treat, as not only can they expect the previously posted figures from Zoomoth and Shamrock Arrow, Newtervision will also be throwing his hat into the ring with an all-new officially licensed Karnov keshi! Based on the lead protagonist in the obscure 1987 platform arcade game from Data East, the Russian strong man has been perfectly realised in mini figure form, coming cast in a flesh toned rubber complete with resin “power-up” ladder accessory. Due to be going on sale exclusively at the Paralyzing Toyz WF booth next Sunday, July 27th, Karnov is likely to be priced at around 3,000yen ($30).
MAN-E-NEWS// The officially licensed Dullahan GnG sofubi from Zoomoth…
Coming as quite a surprise yesterday, the guys over at Zoomoth have revealed that not only will they be unleashing the previously posted Contra and Splatterhouse keshi at Wonderfestival next weekend, they’ll also be following up their hugely popular Samael sofubi with another officially licensed GnG figure, the fearsome Dullahan aka Shielder! Sculpted in the same scale as the previously released Arthur keshi, the towering beast comes in at just shy of 9″ tall, featuring a removable head that can be used to replicate the rock-hard boss’s signature decapitation move (seen below!). Going on sale at the Zoomoth WF booth next Sunday, July 27th, expect Dullahan to come in at around 6,000yen ($59)…
MAN-E-NEWS// The SDCC exclusive D’Jango Unchained resin action figure from Good For You Toys…
Originally teased here early last week, we can now bring you the full reveal of Good For You Toys‘ collaboration with DKE, the SDCC exclusive D’Jango Uncloned resin action figure! Mashing up both (you guessed it!) Tarantino’s D’jango and Star Wars, the bounty hunting space cowboy has been kit-bashed from a number of vintage 3.75″ figures, coming cast in a clear “holo” blue with white hand painted detailing. Packed on an authentic blistered card back, the limited edition of 20 will be up for grabs at the DKE booth (#5045) for $55 each once the doors open next Wednesday, July 27th…
MAN-E-NEWS// New Fu*King, Lampu, Moguming and more from Jungle…
Japanese toy retailer and producer Jungle has just revealed a whole slew of figures that’ll be touching down in-store this coming Sunday, July 20th at 13.00 Japan time! Featuring new works from Touma, 10-B Factory and Shimomoku, we bring you guys a quick rundown of what will be on offer…
Jungle x Touma “Fu*King”- Touma’s hilarious middle finger-brandishing sofubi returns in 3 new meticulously weathered colourways; Junk Blue, White Ash and Scrapped Green. Standing at around 5″ tall and coming with 3 points of articulation, the strictly limited editions have been priced at 8,640yen ($85) each plus shipping…
10-B Factory “Moguming” and “Moguring”- 10-B’s adorable steampunk-esque robos receive their latest outing in a selection of previously unreleased unpainted colourways. Available in green, flesh and an aqua blue, Moguming has been priced at just 2,160yen ($21), whilst dark and light grey versions of Moguring can be yours for just 1,080yen ($11).
Shimomoku “Lampu Skull Mask”- Originally released (and quickly selling out!) over at Lulubell Toys last week, the latest version of the mischievous Lampu has been cast in a light mint green vinyl this time around, coming complete with a magnetically attached skull mask accessory. These have been priced at just 1,620yen ($16) a piece.
MAN-E-NEWS// The Wondefestival Summer 14 exclusive Azteckaiser keshi from Shamrock Arrow…
Joining Zoomoth’s recently revealed mini figures, Shamrock Arrow are the latest to announce their one-day licensed exclusives for Wonderfestival Summer 14 next weekend, once again taking on Tsuburaya’s cult tokusatsu wrestling show Azteckaiser with 2 all-new keshi sculpts! Seeing the return of “Hell of Fresh Blood” in a slightly altered, sword wielding pose, the masked fighter is joined by the commander of the “Black Mist, Satan Demon, coming with a huge speared arm, oni mask and imposing horned helmet. Produced in an array of traditional keshi hues including flesh, green, blue and red, the pair of rubber mini figures will be up for grabs at the Paralyzing Toys WF booth next Sunday, July 27th for around 3,000yen ($30) each…
MAN-E-UPDATE// The “Nekos in My Pocket” playset from DeathCat Toys x Nerdone…
Johan Ulrich over at DeathCat Toys very kindly sheds a little more light on his upcoming collaboration with Nerdone, the “Nekos in My Pocket” playset! An ingenious mix of both keshi and sofubi, the super-fun set is due to feature 2 of Johan’s monochromatic rubber Death Cat minis housed in a fully painted MOTULOS castle from Nerdone- all coming packed with the beautiful header art created by Johan that you see above. Due to go on sale at an undisclosed location within the next few days, be sure to stay tuned for the full lowdown as soon as we hear anything!
MAN-E-NEWS// The SDCC exclusive “Jango and Boba Fatt” resin figures from Bombermat Toys…
Argentinean based artist Bombermat aka Matias Bovero takes the helm for the next round of DKE Toys‘ SDCC exclusives, proudly presenting the Jango and Boba Fatt custom bootleg action figures! The latest lard-packed additions to the ever growing Shit Wars series, the pair have been kit-bashed, re-sculpted and cast from the same figure- Boba coming in grey with a weathered green and red paint job, and Jango, a clear resin that has been left largely untouched to reveal a special surprise embedded inside… a fully-helmeted baby Boba! Coming packed on an authentic vinatge Kenner styled blister backer, both figures have been priced at just $55 each, with Boba limited to 16 and Jango just 12. Look out for the duo alongside a whole host of other handmade exclusives at the DKE SDCC booth (#5045) when the doors open on Wednesday, July 23rd…
MAN-E-NEWS// NEO JAPAN (Sofubi Version) from RESTORE…
Having teased the final sculpt here last month, RESTORE are proud to reveal the first painted edition of their latest sofubi, NEO JAPAN SFB, in full! Originally released as a resin garage-kit a few years back, RESTORE have since redesigned and re-sculpted the incredible design as a fully articulated, 7.5″ tall vinyl figure with hand cast resin embelishments. Due to be making it’s first appearance at Wonderfestival on July 27th in the gorgeous mix of white, black, flesh, red and gold you see above, the kitchen knife(?!) wielding warrior will be up for grabs at the event for just 8,640yen ($84), with a full release planned for August 1st. Keep a close eye on the new RESTORE Instagram feed here for more details of online sales soon…
MAN-E-NEWS// The officially licensed “Splatterhouse” keshi 2-pack from Zoomoth…
As if the officially licensed Contra keshi revealed yesterday wasn’t enough, the guys over at Zoomoth have announced that they’ll be bringing back both Sack Head and Rick Taylor Splatterhouse figures for a special Wonderfestival exclusive 2-pack release! A perfect set for both newcomers and completists alike, both of the 2.5″ tall keshi have been produced in the original assortment of flesh, red, blue and green rubber, this time around coming with an all-new assortment of accessories- a mini “Body Eater” omake replacing Sack Head’s fetus and a butcher’s knife/shotgun combo substituting Rick’s health potion and bone club! Up for grabs alongside the Contra figure at Wonderfestival Summer ’14 for around 6,000yen ($59) a set, strict one day licensing rules on these is likely going to make them pretty hard (and expensive!) to obtain overseas…
MAN-E-NEWS// The blank “Flesh Burger” Mini Cheestroyer from Bad Teeth Comics…
Bad Teeth Comics are proud to present the latest Mini Cheestroyer release, the blank “Flesh Burger” edition! Designed by Bad Teeth, sculpted by Double Haunt and produced by Unbox Industries, the 4.7″ tall figure features 3 points of articulation at the head, waist and burger shell. Cast up in a squishy flesh-toned soft vinyl, the unpainted Mini Cheestroyer can be found in the Double Haunt store right here via preorder, coming bagged with a custom header for just $35 plus shipping…
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Dark Purple” and “Hot Pink” Bedtime Bunnies from Peter Kato…
With their popularity never seeming to let up, Peter Kato’s Bedtime Bunnies return for yet another outing in 2 all-new colourways this week! Designed and digitally sculpted by Peter, the figures have been cast in a choice of either dark purple or hot pink resin this time around, the purple featuring hand painted detailing, and the pink coming with separately cast matching slippers. Available in both small ($12) and medium ($20) sizes, the edition of 24 Bunnies will be joined by a small restock of the original “Pink on Pink” edition in Peter’s store this Wednesday, July 16th at 9pm EST…
MAN-E-NEWS// The SDCC exclusive Count Draco Knuckleduster from Killer Bootlegs…
DKE Toys come with their second SDCC exclusive from Killer Bootlegs, proudly presenting the artist’s latest resin action figure… the jaw-dropping Count Draco Knuckleduster! Expertly kit-bashed and re-sculpted from a number of vintage toys, the 3.75″ figure has been hand cast in resin, coming complete with a beautifully detailed orange and purple paint scheme, an embedded chest plate, hand cut vinyl cape and retractable light sabre. Packed in a resealable clamshell with backer art from Michael York Gilreath aka Wizard Cleave, the Count has been limited to an edition of just 25 pieces priced at $100 each. Interested parties will be able to find the figure alongside a whole host of other handmade exclusives at the DKE SDCC booth (#5045) when the doors open next Wednesday, July 23rd…
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Aggar” Altered Beast sofubi from Geek Life x Sega…
Originally previewed here as an unpainted test shot back in early May, Japanese retro apparel and lifestyle brand Geek Life‘s debut sofubi “Aggar” is finally up for preorder! The first figure to be released in the officially licensed Sega Retrogame Sofubi Collection, cult beat ’em up Altered Beast’s gruesome first stage boss has been sculpted by Masami Yamada, standing at a towering 9.5″ tall. Coming cast in what appears to be a flesh soft vinyl with layered brown and cream sprays, the fully articulated figure comes complete with a separate interchangeable head, plus flaming projectile omake. Available to Japanese customers through the Geek Life store, overseas orders can be placed through BlackBook Toy right here for just 11,800yen ($116) plus shipping. Orders are expected to ship in August…
MAN-E-NEWS// The SDCC exclusive S.U.C.K.L.E Rejects Series 1…
Continuing the keshi-themed SDCC reveals today, DKE Toys are proud to present their latest collaboration with The Super Sucklord, the S.U.C.K.L.E Rejects Series 1 set! Created in a similar vein to the artist’s annual “Rejects” release, the pack features a total of 4 frankenstein designs, each mashed up from figures across both series 1 and 1.5 and coming recast in a flesh toned resin. Limited to a run of just 100 sets priced at $30 each, the S.U.C.K.L.E Rejects will be up for grabs at the DKE booth (#5045) once the con doors open on July 23rd…
MAN-E-NEWS// July’s OTMFG release from October Toys…
In honour of his birthday this month, October Toys‘ George Gaspar has chosen two new flesh coloured mini figure friends for July’s OTMFG release! Featuring the artist’s original 1.5″ tall Brocotal figure, the little guy is joined by Mini Gwin, a 1″ reinterpretation of Linux logo mascot “Tux”, created by Larry Ewing/The GIMP and sculpted by George. Touching down in the October Toys store this Tuesday, July 15th at Noon PST, both PVC minis can be yours for just $2 each plus shipping…
MAN-E-NEWS// The SDCC exclusive “CHORKO” from Skinner x Healeymade…
With CHARLOR proving to be huge success at SDCC last year, Skinner has called upon the talents of Healeymade for the return of the “Mansons of the Universe” series, proudly presenting twisted wizard of the black arts, CHORKO! A hilarious mash-up of MOTU’s Orko and Skinner’s originally sculpted “Charlie” head, the 3.5″ tall figure marks a stark contrast to the psychedelic look of CHARLOR, instead coming decked out in Healey’s minimal palette of jet black with neon green highlights. Due to be touching down exclusively at Skinner’s SDCC booth (#5051) next week (23rd July- 27th July), CHORKO will be up for grabs at $80 a piece…
























