“The dead Ammonaitos who fell to the murky bottoms of the unknown sea have risen again. With fiery eyes and demons in their undead hearts, these beasts give way to the burning hatred possessing them and shoot to the surface to face their foes. Even death could not stop them, compelled by some inner ghost,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Necro-Ammonaito sofubi mirco-run from Gorgoloid x MechaVirus…”
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MAN-E-NEWS// The Toy Art Gallery “Christmas Kaiju” show now available online…
Having opened its doors last Friday, the leftovers from Toy Art Gallery‘s Christmas Kaiju show are now finally up for grabs online! Featuring a whole slew of perfect gifts for that toy-loving monster in your life – or of course, yourself! – including soft vinyl customs, special editions, drawings, prints, and more, a personal highlight of ours hasContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Toy Art Gallery “Christmas Kaiju” show now available online…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Peter Kato’s “Artist Series” Bedtime Bunnies from Candie Bolton…
Ever wondered what Peter Kato‘s Bedtime Bunnies are dreaming about? Well, the new “Artist Series” bunnies from Candie Bolton are dreaming about Wonderland! Featuring a whole host of characters from Alice’s journey down the rabbit hole, including Tweedle Dee & Tweedle Dum, Cheshire the multidimensional being, The Hatter, March Hare, the bloodthirsty Queen of Hearts, andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Peter Kato’s “Artist Series” Bedtime Bunnies from Candie Bolton…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Lolgolth Gnazgoroth preorder from Skinner x Unbox Industries…
“Lolgolth Gnazgoroth the head that holds the horror… The illuminated one, he who knows the truth of the parallel realm…” After over a year since the first reveal at NYCC ’13 last October, the guys over at Unbox Industries are very proud to reveal that Skinner‘s jaw-dropping “Lolgolth Gnazgoroth” is finally available for general preorder! One of the mostContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Lolgolth Gnazgoroth preorder from Skinner x Unbox Industries…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The BLObPUS x T9G Vatundoo Xmas Custom Set…
Coming just in time for the holidays, BLObPUS has just revealed his latest lottery sale, taking on T9G’s Vatundoo sofubi for a special Xmas Custom Set! Consisting of 2 matching figures, each has been treated to a festive mix of red, green, flesh and gold sprays, a white faux fur trim, plus contrasting holly andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The BLObPUS x T9G Vatundoo Xmas Custom Set…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Keshi-Gomu” Steel Karma Beast and Iron Mask sofubi from Shikamark…
Shikaku over at Shikamark is proud to reveal that his sofubi minis, the Steel Karma Beast and Iron Mask, will be up for grabs via mail order later this week! Produced in an unpainted, keshi-gomu inspired flesh vinyl this time around, the 2-part, double sided Karma will be up for grabs at 1,500yen ($13), whilstContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Keshi-Gomu” Steel Karma Beast and Iron Mask sofubi from Shikamark…”
MAN-E-NEWS// KtoKto’s Monster Series: Wave 2 sofubi minis…
Teased here a couple of weeks back in wax prototype form, the next round of figures from Japanese artist KtoKto‘s Kaibutsu (Monster) series have finally been revealed in-full! Inspired by a mix of both classic monster designs and 80s Japanese horror toys – including the iconic MaBa Zombies – this second wave once again features a total of 3 different designs;Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// KtoKto’s Monster Series: Wave 2 sofubi minis…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Solar Stare” Ultrus Bog from Skinner x Lulubell Toys…
“THE SOLAR STARE! That which only creatures spawned from the million year larval birth of a black hole can know. A birth exploding at immeasurably cold temperatures! Torn apart by gravity and reassembled once more in the body of a dark matter deity. The solar stare that can bend sheets of the universe in halfContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Solar Stare” Ultrus Bog from Skinner x Lulubell Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Ghost of Christmas Past” Rose Vampire sofubi from Super7…
Super7 have revealed that the Monster Family’s Rose Vampire will be making a return for the holidays in a special “Ghost of Christmas Past” colorway! Standing at around 4″ tall, the 2 part figure has been produced in a clear soft vinyl this time around, coming with subtle blue and metallic sprays. Touching down in the Super7Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Ghost of Christmas Past” Rose Vampire sofubi from Super7…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Mirock Toy’s “Animation Color” Dr Mirock set…
Mirock Toy has just unveiled their latest release currently available for overseas order, the “Animation Color” Dr Mirock set! Once again coming with a total of 6 different figures – featuring mixed-part configurations from the original Dr Mirock series, the Dr Mirock Totem and Mecha Chibira-kun set – each have been painted up in a gorgeous mixContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Mirock Toy’s “Animation Color” Dr Mirock set…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Secret Base’s SpongeBob X-Ray DX sofubi and mug set at Toy Art Gallery…
Toy Art Gallery are proud to reveal that they’ve secured a limited batch of Secret Base‘s latest SpongeBob X-Ray DX release! Standing at around 5″ of Japanese soft vinyl, the fully licensed figure comes with the standard “split” paint app in SpongeBob’s classic colors complete with partially visible bright GID green skeletal insert. Coming packedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Secret Base’s SpongeBob X-Ray DX sofubi and mug set at Toy Art Gallery…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Ron English x BlackBook Toy’s Evil Mc sofubi teased…
BlackBook Toy have just revealed that they’re teaming up with pop artist Ron English for an all-new take on Ronald McDonald for their latest sofubi, Evil Mc! Based on the reoccurring character seen in many of English’s paintings, the sinister-looking fast food anti-mascot has been realised in 3D by the talented Chop over at Monster Farm. With the figureContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Ron English x BlackBook Toy’s Evil Mc sofubi teased…”
MAN-E-NEWS// New releases from Shimomoku at Jungle…
Shimomoku over at Japanese toy retailer and producer Jungle has just revealed that a whole swathe of new releases will be touching down online this weekend! Featuring the return of Lampu in a clear soft vinyl, the Skulltula Skeleton Warrior in GID, plus a restock of all-new figure Beta in both lavender and light green,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// New releases from Shimomoku at Jungle…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Toxic Goldfish” Toxigon from Mutant Vinyl Hardcore…
As 2014 comes to an end, Rich over at Mutant Vinyl Hardcore has decided to finish up strong with one last monster from the depths, proud presenting the “Toxic Goldfish” Toxigon! Produced in a bright orange soft vinyl, the lumbering beast has been treated to a paint app that pays homage to the vintage toysContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Toxic Goldfish” Toxigon from Mutant Vinyl Hardcore…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The E-ball-A resin figure from Kalaka Toys x Monster Island x Grizzli Atom…
Paul Bass over at Monster Island is proud to reveal that he’s teamed up with Kalaka Toys and Grizzli Atom for the release of his latest resin figure, E-ball-A! Designed by Kalaka’s Matias, sculpted by Grizzli and produced by Paul, the awesome Madballs inspired piece stands at around 7″ tall, coming complete with articulation inContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The E-ball-A resin figure from Kalaka Toys x Monster Island x Grizzli Atom…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Elegab December lottery sales…
Regular as clockwork, Elegab is proud to reveal that his lottery sales for December are now live! Once again, a total of 3 figures are up for grabs this month; all-new creation Hedogon in a clear blue soft vinyl with neon/metallic sprays for just 8,600yen ($73), the awesome smog monster Hedoronchaku, cast in a clear vinyl with metallic sprays andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Elegab December lottery sales…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “OG” Rikishi Bob-Omb resin mini figure from Dubose Art…
Jonathan Dubose has just revealed the latest release to hit the Dubose Art store, the Rikishi Bob-Omb resin figure! An ingenious marriage of both Super Mario’s generic bomb enemy and sumo, the shiko (leg-stomping) mini stands at around 1.75″ tall, coming hand sculpt, cast and painted by Jonathan. Limited to an edition of 20 in the pictured “OG” colorway,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “OG” Rikishi Bob-Omb resin mini figure from Dubose Art…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “yadŌkai” Gero from SLAVExONE x UnaffiliatedSJ…
SLAVExONE has revealed that he’s teamed up with UnaffiliatedSJ for an all-new “yadŌkai” Gero head sculpt! Due to be produced in sofubi for standard run releases in early 2015, the UnaffiliatedSJ-created head will be making it’s debut in resin at Clutter’s upcoming “Gift Wrapped 2014” show as part of the one-off Gero custom seen above. With moreContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “yadŌkai” Gero from SLAVExONE x UnaffiliatedSJ…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Joseph Harmon’s Vampirass sofubi prototype revealed…
Having dabbled with sofubi through contributions to Rampage Toys’ Gachapon Goblin series, illustrator Joseph Harmon has just revealed a work-in-progress prototype of his first full-scale figure, Vampirass! Whilst details on the piece are still thin on the ground, the released image suggests that the bikini clad vamp will stand upwards of 6″ tall, coming with articulation inContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Joseph Harmon’s Vampirass sofubi prototype revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Starman” and “Amazon” PRO WRESTLING action figures from HamFX…
Previewed here a few weeks back, Tyler Ham aka HamFX‘s super space traveller Starman is now up for grabs alongside an all-new rendition of half man, half piranha, Amazon! Taken from cult NES game PRO WRESTLING, the pair of digital brawlers have been faithfully recreated by Tyler in 3.75″ action figure form – albeit unarticulated – comingContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Starman” and “Amazon” PRO WRESTLING action figures from HamFX…”
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