MAN-E-NEWS// The DCon exclusive Bounty Wrestlers from Healeymade x DKE Toys…

DKE Toys are set to reveal a whole slew of exclusives for next month’s Designer Con 2014 over the next couple of weeks, the first to feature on Man-E-Toys coming in the form of these awesome Bounty Wrestlers from Healeymade! Originally a set of one-off custom creations created back in 2009, these ingenious 3.75″ mash-ups of bothContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The DCon exclusive Bounty Wrestlers from Healeymade x DKE Toys…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Crayon Boo sofubi micros from Uamou…

Uamou are proud to present the latest release to hit their Atelier-based retail space, the Crayon Boo sofubi micros! Standing at around 1″ tall, the adorable Uamou companion figures have been produced in a selection of 7 playful matt colours this time around. Currently available at the store for an undisclosed sum – we’re guessingContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Crayon Boo sofubi micros from Uamou…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Lavender” Pollenkaiser from Paul Kaiju x Toy Art Gallery…

Toy Art Gallery is proud to present Paul Kaiju’s Pollen Kaiser in a special Lavender colorway! Standing at around 10″ tall, the stunning figure has been cast in a lavender purple soft vinyl this time around, coming complete with gold, black, red, yellow and silver sprays courtesy of Shirahama. Packed with its signature removable staff weapon and a redContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Lavender” Pollenkaiser from Paul Kaiju x Toy Art Gallery…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Geek Life’s “Hugger Damage” Aggar sofubi…

Whilst we wait with baited breath for the next figure in Geek Life‘s Sega Retrogame Sofubi Collection – Space Harrier’s cycloptic Mammoth boss – the Japanese retro apparel brand has just revealed a second “Hugger Damage” colorway for their first release, the mighty Aggar! Taken from cult beat ‘em up Altered Beast, the gruesome first stage bossContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Geek Life’s “Hugger Damage” Aggar sofubi…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Devils Head Productions’ “Bodhisattva” Alavaka head revealed…

Breathing new life into his signature sofubi, Toby Dutkiewicz over at Devils Head Productions has just revealed the first test shot of the new “Bodhisattva” Alavaka head! Said to be a convert from Buddhism to the evil ways of the Alavi Demon, the flesh eating monk is set to make the perfect companion to previous Alavaka releases. With DutkiewiczContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Devils Head Productions’ “Bodhisattva” Alavaka head revealed…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The DCon exclusive Lab Mice mash-ups from Rampage Toys x Punk Drunkers…

Whilst unfortunately Jon Malmstedt over at Rampage Toys won’t be making it over to DCon this year in-person, he will be sending a rather awesome collaboration for the event… the Punk Drunkers Lab Mice mash-ups! Featuring the body of Splurrt’s sofubi vermin with Punk Drunkers’ Cure produced mascot head, the little guys have been producedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The DCon exclusive Lab Mice mash-ups from Rampage Toys x Punk Drunkers…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Mr Teenage bootleg action figure from Kalaka Toys x Mishka…

Originally teased way back in May, Kalaka Toys‘ Mr Teenage is finally set for an exclusive release at Mishka‘s Brooklyn-based location next week! Drawing inspiration from TV and toys right across the 80s and 90s, including TMNT, MOTU and of course, the A-Team, the creepy cycloptic creation has been kit-bashed and re-sculpted from a number ofContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Mr Teenage bootleg action figure from Kalaka Toys x Mishka…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Critters action figure from Nevermore Pictures x Retroband x Worthy Enemies…

With Nevermore Pictures attempting to revive cult 80’s classic Critters with their recently announced fan film Critters 3D, both Retroband and Worthy Enemies have jumped on board to help kickstart the project with an exclusive action figure released based on the furry little beasts! Coming in at around 1:18 scale, the 2″ tall resin figuresContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Critters action figure from Nevermore Pictures x Retroband x Worthy Enemies…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Trick or Treat” Toil and Trouble resin figure from Healeymade…

Keeping with the Halloween theme, Healeymade has revealed that he’ll have a festive “Trick or Treat” version of Toil and Trouble up for grabs later on today! Standing at around 3″ tall, the stunning piece has been kit-bashed from a vintage Disney’s Snow White figurine, coming complete with two mini ‘witch head’ hands- a subtle referenceContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Trick or Treat” Toil and Trouble resin figure from Healeymade…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Pumpkin Patch” one-off Megara sofubi from ButcherBrand…

Coming just in time for Halloween, Butch Adams of ButcherBrand is proud to present a special one-off “Pumpkin Patch” Megara custom! Standing at around 3.5″ tall, the soft vinyl mini has been treated to Butch’s signature layered acrylic work, coming in a mix of light orange and green textured paint with red and yellow eyes.Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Pumpkin Patch” one-off Megara sofubi from ButcherBrand…”

MAN-E-NEWS// New Moguming, Moguring and Baby Skeleton Soldier sofubi minis at Jungle…

Japanese toy retailer and producer Jungle has just revealed a whole slew of figures that’ll be touching down in-store this coming Saturday, October 25th at 1pm Japan time! Featuring the return of 10b Factory’s adorable steampunk inspired Moguming in a lavender purple and Moguring in a pea green, the pair will also be joined by aContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// New Moguming, Moguring and Baby Skeleton Soldier sofubi minis at Jungle…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Woot Bear exclusive “Mr Treat” Salary Ika sofubi from Frank Kozik…

Frank Kozik has just revealed that his Salary Ika sofubi is set to return for a special “Mr Treat” colorway! Created as one of four exclusives the artist will be bringing along to the grand opening of new San Francisco-based toy store Woot Bear, the 9″ tall figure has been produced in a black softContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Woot Bear exclusive “Mr Treat” Salary Ika sofubi from Frank Kozik…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Milkboy x Dune Toy’s Donut Zombie sofubi revealed…

Shingo Yasuda over at Tokyo-based clothing brand Milkboy has teamed up with Dune Toy for the release of his debut sofubi, the Donut Zombies! Standing at around 4″ tall and coming with 4 points of articulation, the tasty little undead treats will initially be offered up in 2 different colorways; a “Survivor” pink and “Zombie” blue, eachContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Milkboy x Dune Toy’s Donut Zombie sofubi revealed…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Despair” rubber mini figure from Adam Quesnell and Stand Up! Records…

“Despair is a demon from the 10th Circle of Hell; the level where people who make bad cinematic adaptations of classic toy properties are flayed for eternity. Not your average demon, Despair suffers from severe anxiety disorder and crippling depression. Satan himself even banished Despair from Hell for being a major bummer… Cast out uponContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Despair” rubber mini figure from Adam Quesnell and Stand Up! Records…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Baby Bark resin figure from UME Toys…

Originally dropping in super-limited quantities a few weeks back, UME Toys‘ Baby Bark returns for another limited run!  A loving homage to Guardians of the Galaxy’s adorable dancing sapling, Baby Groot, the originally sculpted figure stands at around 7″ tall in-pot, coming hand cast in solid resin and treated to a number of realistic acrylicContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Baby Bark resin figure from UME Toys…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Shimomoku’s new Kinokeshi prototype revealed…

Joining the creepy-cute Makori and Lampu, the guys over at Shimomoku have revealed that a third figure in the ongoing Kinokeshi series will be available soon! Pictured here in prototype form, the as yet untitled figure retains the same porcelain like qualities as the previous releases, this time coming in at a slightly smaller 2″ tall whenContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Shimomoku’s new Kinokeshi prototype revealed…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Super7 x P.P. Pudding Halloween Nut Chan sofubi…

Super7 is teaming up with sofubi house P.P. Pudding to release a delicious Halloween treat, the translucent orange and black Nut Chan vinyl figure! Standing at around 3″ tall, the adorably robotic figure has been cast in traditional S7 clear orange soft vinyl with black sprayed details. Touching down in the Super7 store next Thursday,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Super7 x P.P. Pudding Halloween Nut Chan sofubi…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Splurrt’s Walking Cadaver debut at Mishka NYC…

Teased in test shot form at the Rampage Toys x Tru:Tek NYCC booth earlier in the month, Splurrt‘s Walking Cadaver is set to make its debut exclusively at Mishka‘s NYC location this week! Featuring the highly sought after Cadaver Twin body with an all-new zombie head sculpt, the 7″ tall figures have been produced inContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Splurrt’s Walking Cadaver debut at Mishka NYC…”

MAN-E-NEWS// RESTORE’s NYCC unpainted GID Neo Japan sofubi at Lulubell Toys…

Having debuted at their NYCC booth a couple of weeks back, Lulubell Toys are proud to reveal that they’ve secured another batch of RESTORE‘s unpainted GID Neo Japan sofubi for online preorder! Standing at around 7.5″ tall with 5 points of articulation, the blank soft vinyl figure comes complete with a removable honcho knife thatContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// RESTORE’s NYCC unpainted GID Neo Japan sofubi at Lulubell Toys…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “OG” Sleepwalker (Nimbus) sofubi from Paulus Hyu x Kurobokan…

“Meet Sleepwalker. He feeds off the dreams on Cloud Nine. He grows as he pops dream bubbles. He thrives as he fills minds with doubts… He’ll tell you to get your head out off the clouds and back on the ground. He’ll tell you to forget about the engine that could, because you’re the engineContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “OG” Sleepwalker (Nimbus) sofubi from Paulus Hyu x Kurobokan…”