The guys over at Awesome Toy are proud to present their second artist exclusive version of FAKE BARON since the Mandarake Siryosei Expo release in May, calling on the talents of none other than CREATION! Cast in a blue soft vinyl this time around, the 9″ figure has been treated to the artist’s signature neon-rainbow sprays, complete with hand painted white decorative spots. Originally made available exclusively at the Secret Pirate Ship toy store in China, Awesome Toy are now offering up a limited batch for overseas collectors priced at just $90 plus shipping- any interested parties can hit them up directly at awesometoy60s@gmail.com with any enquiries…
MAN-E-NEWS// The SDCC exclusive San Diego Ji Ja from mr clement…
Following our look at Falcon Toys’ Butt-Head yesterday, the guys over at DKE Toys have revealed yet another exclusive they’ll be bringing along to SDCC later this month, the San Diego Ji Ja from mr clement! Produced in a black vinyl this time around and coming with subtle lime/gold sprays and hand painted detailing, the stunning minimalist design has been limited to just 25 signed and numbered pieces. Priced at $45 each, expect them at the DKE booth (#5045) for $45 a piece when the doors open on July 23rd…
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Marvin” Pulp Fiction custom bootleg from Good For You Toys…
“With his head in the clouds, Marvin’s mind seems to have gone to pieces. Which has led him to find out that sometimes not having an opinion can be a real headache, and not to mention quite messy! Now it’s up to you to help clean this mess up. So grab your blankets and quilts, and let’s see if we can scrape Marvin back together again!”
In a bizarre twist today, we bring you the second (albeit unofficial) action figure based on one of Pulp Fiction’s many colourful side characters, presenting the fateful “Marvin” from all-new imprint Good For You Toys! Coming fresh out of the trunk, each custom bootleg figure has been cast in resin and hand painted by the team at GFYT, complete 6 points of “unarticulation”, hand smashed head chunks, custom blood splatters and some hilarious “interactive” card art. Currently available to preorder through the Good For You Toys store right here, Marvin can be yours for just $45 shipped in the US…
MAN-E-NEWS// The SDCC exclusive “Butt-Head” resin figure from Falcon Toys…
Marking the second day exclusive reveals in the lead up to SDCC later in the month, DKE Toys proudly present one of the many handmade art figures they’ll have up for grabs at their booth… “Butt-Face” from Mike Woods over at Falcon Toys! Kit-bashed from a number of vintage action figures, the rather unfortunate looking space cadet has been hand cast resin, coming with articulation in the arms, a clear-domed head plus a removable blaster accessory. Limited to an edition of just 20 card-backed figures, Butt-Face will be up for grabs at the DKE booth (#5045) for $65 when the con opens its doors on July 23rd…
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Summer Break” DeathCat resin figures from Death Cat Toys…
Having sold out of all 4 original colourways at the recent “Stepping Through Walls” show at Toy Art Gallery, Johan over at Death Cat Toys has wasted no time at all in preparing another batch of his resin mascot, proudly presenting the “Summer Vacation” DeathCats! Standing at around 3″ tall and coming with articulation in the neck, the limited run of 4 figures have been cast in a white resin this time around, replete with a whole host of summery neon sprays. Making an appearance in the DCT store this Friday, July 4th at 11pm EST, expect the DeathCats to come in at around $45 plus shipping…
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Mood Slayer” Killer sofubi from Bwana Spoons…
“Place this guy next to your bed for happy mellow nights sleep and waking up on the right side…”
Bwana Spoons is proud to to reveal that a new mini-sized Killer, the “Mood Slayer”, will be up for grabs later this week! Produced in a shimmery silver soft vinyl with cherry, shot caller blue, red, and dark vader sprays, the figures are set to come packed in a traditional bag and header for just $28 plus shipping. Look out for them alongside a clutch of Killer customs in the Grasshut store right here this Friday, July 4th at 10am PST…
MAN-E-NEWS// Super7 at SDCC ’14…
Looking to pull out all the stops for SDCC this year, Super7 have just unveiled a total of 11 exclusives they’ll be bringing along to the event later this month! Featuring a tight selection of both vinyl and ReAction figures, we bring you a quick rundown of what will be on offer at their booth (#4945), starting with the breathtaking array of sofubi…
Chanmen x S7 Oozebat “Tribute”- Paying homage to the classic Ooze-It toy that inspired the figure’s design, the Oozebat has been cast in a deep green, coming with black and yellow sprays to resemble the original’s plug attachments. These have been priced at $50 each.
“Cookies ‘n Cream” Foster- The adorable cookie returns for SDCC in a marbled brown and GID soft vinyl. Standing at around 3″ tall, the little guy will set you back just $25.
“Volcano Fire” Caveman Dinosaur- Josh Herbolsheimer’s latest creation, the Caveman Dino mini, has been cast in a bright red vinyl with black and gold sprays. Coming in at just a little taller than Foster at 3.5″ tall, you’ll be able to find the figure at the booth for just $35 a piece.
“Marbled Madness” Mongolion- Having made a reappearance in this year’s Super7 Lucky Bags, Lamour Supreme’s awesome figure appears to be seeing a renaissance of sorts at the moment, seeing yet another new incarnation for SDCC. Cast in a clear green and gold glitter vinyl, the Mongolion remains unpainted bar 2 bright red eyes. These will be up for grabs at $65 each.
“Bug Splatter” Crystal Mecha- Continuing the crazy marbled theme, the latest iteration of Brian Flynn’s 9″ kaiju has been cast in a swirled mix of silver, blue, black and gold, and finished with dark blue paint splatters. These have been priced at $95 each.
“Radioactive Puke” Fossilla- Herbolsheimer’s impressive beast is given the nuclear treatment for this release, coming cast in a swirled mix of yellow, blue, brown and orange vinyl with red and bone hand painted detailing. Coming in at around 9″ tall, Fossilla can be yours for $95.
“Adventure Set” Mummy Boy- Super7’s signature Mummy Boy makes a return for a very special SDCC release! Featuring all 3 previous head designs; the original Mummy, Pumpkin and Miska’s recent Keep Watch, the interchangeable set has been cast in a swirled trans pink and glitter vinyl with red paint accents, coming in at just $65 each.
“Burnt Offering” Hono- Lecifer’s adorable little flame guy has been treated to a rather singed looking colourway this time around, coming cast in what appears to be a marbled black and brown vinyl with gold sprays. Look out for him at the booth priced at just $35.
Alien “Deep Space” Mystery ReAction Figures- Joining the huge selection of vinyl, Super7 will also be teaming up with Funko for a whole slew of exclusive ReAction Figure releases, the first of which coming in the form of the Alien “Deep Space” mystery figures. Featuring realistic interpretations of the horrific eggs from the film that house either an all-new Alien figure or colourway, once opened, the container doubles as an action figure stand featuring a foot-peg to pose your ReAction Figure with ease. Limited to 4 per person, these have been priced at just $25 each.
The Alien Egg Chamber ReAction Playset- Inspired by the playsets of the 1970’s and packaged in an era appropriate photo box, this labour of love comes complete with classically styled action base made from durable hand-cast resin and corrugated cardboard, plus a full-colour Alien Egg Silo backdrop that slides into the base for display. Created exclusively for SDCC, these have been limited to just 250, coming in at $100 each.
The Gimp in a Box ReAction Figure- Super7 and Funko look towards one of their more recent license acquisitions for their last SDCC exclusive (for the moment at least!), taking on one of Pulp Fiction’s more obscure characters, the Gimp! Whilst photos of the figure are still forthcoming, we’ve been told he’ll be the standard 3.75” tall, coming in an ornately detailed outfit and packaged inside a wooden storage box. Limited to 1 per person, these have been priced at $25 each.
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Moltuss” 8-Ball sofubi from Radioactive Uppercut revealed…
With the last of the Kickstarter 8-Ball sofubi making their way out to pledgees last month, John Santagada over at Radioactive Uppercut has wasted no time in readying the next colourway for the stunning figure, proudly presenting the jaw-dropping Moltuss! Sprayed in a mix of faded orange and yellow and layered with a coal-like matt black, the glowing lava beast stands at mid-sized 5″ tall, coming articulation in the neck and arms. Hopefully making an appearance in the RU store soon for around $50 plus shipping (TBC), keep track of John’s Instagram feed here for more news on the release over the coming weeks…
MAN-E-NEWS// Toy Pizza’s Pizza Rangers: Kinghts of the Slice action figures announced…
The guys over at the awesome web-based show Toy Pizza have just revealed that they’ve been working on their very own line of action figures, the Pizza Rangers: Knights of the Slice! Set to feature 3 different designs, the “alter egos” of show hosts Arcade Hiser, Jesse DeStasio, and Nicky Fung, early concept art revealed so far appears to draw heavily from classic action figure staples and Super Sentai shows, including extensive articulation, interchangeable weapons, and that classic masked look. Heading into production later in the year, be sure to keep up to date with developments by watching the weekly YouTube show right here, starting with last week’s initial reveal featured below!
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Iceclops” mini figure from NolanJP x Disart ToyLabs
With the first wave of Scary Larrys finally making their way into collectors homes (sorry for the wait guys!), we can now reveal that NolanJP‘s second movie themed GPK-style figure “Iceclops” will be heading into production very soon! Paying tribute to Ray Harryhausen’s iconic beast in 1958′s The 7th Voyage of Sinbad, the ingenious mash-up of monster and doll stands at around the same height as Larry at 2.5″, coming complete with, in true GPK style, an icecream cone horn and mace. Due to be cast up by Tru:Tek over at the Disart ToyLabs, expect a similar array of colour choices as Larry (including the standard 4 Cheap Toy tones!) as well as an all-new “multi-region” VHS box-style packaging. Stay tuned for more info in the coming weeks…
MAN-E-NEWS// Elegab’s Unpainted Festival 2014 revealed…
Elegab has just revealed that his hotly tipped “Unpainted Festival 2014” event will be touching down online later this week! Featuring a total of 8 of the artists previously released kaiju, each is set to come in a number of different unpainted colours- perfect for both blank collectors and customisers alike! With cheaper prices as well as free shipping promised for orders over 3 figures, we’re guessing these most certainly won’t be around for long… Check back here tomorrow for the full lowdown, including prices, colourways and the all-important ordering info…
MAN-E-NEWS// The SDCC exclusive Infected Androids from Scott Wilkowski x Android Foundry…
Kicking things off in style this year, the guys over at DKE Toys have revealed the first of many exclusives they’ll be bringing along to SDCC later in the month, the Infected Androids from Scott Wilkowski x Android Foundry! Originally planned for last year’s con, the stunning figures will finally be up for grabs in 4 different colourways; smoke, red, orange, and blue, each coming with beautifully ornate skeletal insert embedded inside a clear, 3″ resin body. Limited to editions of 100 in each colour, the Infected Androids will be up for grabs at the DKE booth (#5045) for $70 a piece when the con opens its doors on July 23rd…
MAN-E-NEWS// The AUTOMATON™ 3.75 resin figure from Healeymade…
Healeymade has just revealed that the fourth entry into the ongoing 3.75 Series, AUTOMATON™, will be making its debut in-store over the upcoming Independence Day Weekend! Whilst the first 3 efforts were based on previous one-off customs Healey had created earlier in his career, the latest addition will be the first all-new figure to the series, coming meticulously kit-bashed and recast specifically for this release. Produced in clear resin, AUTOMATON™ has been treated to a subtle faux-factory black paint scheme with touches of mint, orange and silver, cleverly leaving just the stomach and head strip bare to refract any incoming light. Whilst full release details are still to be confirmed, it’s likely the figure will follow previous releases, coming in a limited edition of 25, each packed in a resealable clamshell with a triple processed hot foil backer for around $75 each plus shipping. Keep track of the Healeymade Instagram feed here for the full lowdown over the next couple of days…
MAN-E-NEWS// The Angel Abby exclusive Birato from Ilu Ilu…
The guys over at Angel Abby have just unveiled their latest exclusive release, securing not 1, but 2 different versions of Ilu Ilu’s highly sought after Birato sofubi! Available in either black or pink colourways, the beautiful cycloptic figure comes packed with a matching caped omake, with both being housed in one of Ilu Ilu’s ever-extravagant window boxes. Priced at just $150 each or $300 for the pair (including worldwide shipping), the Biratos will be touching down in the Angel Abby store this Sunday, July 6th at an undisclosed time…
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Crystal Version” Kaiju Koseki and custom Micro Eyezons from Gorgoloid…
Gorgoloid has just revealed 2 new releases that’ll be heading to his store this Wednesday, July 2nd at 6pm PST! First we have the return of the artist’s original Kaiju Koseki figure in a stunning “Crystal” colourway. Standing at around 6″ tall and weighing in at 220 grams of solid hand cast clear resin, the holographic foil embedded figure has been treated to a number of translucent Monster Kolor sprays and hand painted detailing. Available in limited quantities, the signed and numbered figures will set you back $120 each plus shipping… Next up, we have a micro-run of custom Micro Eyezons. Utilising a clear soft vinyl base, the 2.5″ minis have been filled with multi-coloured resin confetti and painted with similar translucent Monster Kolor sprays. Strictly limited, these little guys have been priced at just $32 each plus shipping…
MAN-E-NEWS// The Naminori Kaijin “Oron” sofubi from Kenth Toy Works x The SIX F…
Making its first appearance as a near-finished clay proto back in March, we can now reveal that Kenth Toy Works‘ collaboration with The SIX F, the jaw-dropping Naminori Kaijin “Oron”, is finally ready for it’s first release! Standing at a lofty 8″ (11″ with shark-board!), the undead surfer features one of the most interestingly detailed sculpts we’ve seen all year, coupling drift wood, coral and octopi textures to dazzling effect. Making it’s debut in the full colour, hand sprayed edition you see above, Oron will be up for grabs via e-mail lottery starting July 4th at midnight Japan time, coming in at just 12,000yen ($118) plus shipping. Interested parties are going to need to fire over their name, address, Paypal address and telephone number to ktw.order@gmail.com before the close on July 11th- good luck to all who enter!
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Summer Vacation” Sametans from Comet Debris…
Joining the previously posted Kappa Kids, Comet Debris have just revealed that a new “Summer Vacation” Sametan will also be up for grabs later this week! Cast in a crystal clear soft vinyl with paint restricted just to the eyes this time around, the 4″ sofubi has been filled with a number of semi-translucent rubbery sea-life, including fish, crabs and even star fish! Touching down alongside the Kappa Kids (including a previously unrevealed blank green version) in the Comet Debris store this Friday, July 4th at 9pm PST, expect to pay around $45 each plus shipping…
MAN-E-NEWS// The S.M.I.L.E sofubi from David Flores x Blackbook Toy…
Originally making its debut at Art Toy Culture in Seoul back in May, David Flores and Blackbook Toy’s latest figure, S.M.I.L.E, is finally set for release in the west courtesy of distributor DKE Toys! Featuring the iconic acid smiley in Flores’ unmistakable lead window style, the mini balls have been sculpted by none other than T9G, coming cast in soft vinyl for the release. Available in 12 different blind bagged colourways, including 2 chases as well as a special “Bling Bling” gold incentive, expect the figures in your local art toy emporium soon for around $18 each…
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Blood God” Ollie micro-run from Rampage Toys x Mutant Vinyl Hardcore…
Having teamed up earlier in the year for the monumental “Mutant Head Butt Attack” show, Rampage Toys‘ Jon Malmstedt has joined forces with Mutant Vinyl Hardcore once again for the release of the “Blood God” Ollie micro-run! Standing at around 13″ tall, the huge figure has been cast up in a milk chocolate brown soft vinyl this go around, coming with with red, metallic and black sprays, plus some thuggy, brassy bling courtesy of Jon. Limited to just 5 pieces, the Blood Gods will be up for grabs via 24 hour lottery throughout the whole of July 1st (worldwide), priced at just $200 shipped. To be in with a chance of bagging one, you’re going to need to fire over a mail headed with the subject “Blood God Ollie” to rampage.toys@yahoo.com, making sure to include your full name, Paypal address, shipping address and telephone number (for shipping purposes). Good luck to all who enter!
MAN-E-NEWS// Plaseebo’s Wereneko and the Neko Night Gamer for the Tokyo Cat Fight show…
Bob Conge aka Plaseebo kindly shares 2 of his custom creations for Max Toy Co‘s upcoming Tokyo Cat Fight show, Wereneko and the Neko Night Gamer! Utilising the Kaiju Coup “Warui Neko” soft vinyl platform, the pair of of one-off pieces both come with fitted custom glass eyes and internal, motion activated LED units- fitted in the head of the Night Gamer, and the inset fangs of the Wereneko. Making an appearance alongside a whole host of other cat-based customs at the show on 5th-6th July at the Design Fiesta Gallery in Harajuku, Tokyo, pricing on the duo is still to be confirmed…
























