Having seen instant sellout success at both Wondefestival and yesterday’s Superfetival 66, we’ve decided to shine a little light on the debut line from Japanese artist KtoKto… the awesome Monster Series! Inspired by a mix of both classic monster designs and 80s Japanese horror toys – including the iconic MaBa Zombies – the first wave of figures featuresContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The KtoKto “Monster Series” sofubi minis…”
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MAN-E-NEWS// The “Pearl Grey” Alien sofubi from Super7 x Secret Base…
Debuting at SDCC back in July (here) to huge fan-fare, Super7 are proud to reveal that their officially licensed, vintage-style Alien sofubi will be returning in an all-new colorway this week! A collaboration with none other than Secret Base, the 4.5″ tall figure has been designed and sculpted to look like a classic Poppy sofubi, thisContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Pearl Grey” Alien sofubi from Super7 x Secret Base…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Melter Skelter resin figure from Oliver Hibert x Healeymade x Von Zos…
Illustrator Oliver Hibert has teamed up with none other than Healeymade to bring his reoccurring Melter-Skelter skull into the realms of 3D art! Whilst we’re still a little unsure about the particulars, the figure appears to have been digitally sculpted, standing at around 3″ tall and 4″ wide. Hand cast by Healeymade in a beautifulContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Melter Skelter resin figure from Oliver Hibert x Healeymade x Von Zos…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “FOG” Jungle Fever sofubi from Pop Soda x RESTORE…
Pop Soda and RESTORE‘s hugely popular Jungle Fever sofubi returns for it’s second outing at Superfestival 66 this weekend in the jaw-dropping “FOG” colorway! Designed by PopSoda and sculpted by RESTORE’s Abe Junnokai, the beautifully realised chameleon stands upright at just under 8″, coming complete with 10 separate parts and 7 points of articulation. Produced in what appears toContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “FOG” Jungle Fever sofubi from Pop Soda x RESTORE…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Toast Wars “Darth Bacon” resin figure from Mr Toast x Good For You Toys x Junkfed…
“Not too long ago in a breakfast inspired galaxy no too far away there was Toast Wars! And now this ever lasting battle between Toast and Bacon can be a part of your universe with the very first Bootleg Action Figure created by Mr. Toast and Good For You Toys. Nothing starts your day offContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Toast Wars “Darth Bacon” resin figure from Mr Toast x Good For You Toys x Junkfed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Frank Kozik’s A Clockwork Carrot “Dim” OG from BlackBook Toy…
Following both “Matt Black” and “GID” releases earlier in the year, Frank Kozik and BlackBook Toy‘s A Clockwork Carrot “Dim” sofubi is finally set to receive his long-awaited OG colorway! Making the perfect companion to the series’ original figure “Lil Alex”, the 9″ tall piece has once again been sculpted by T9G, coming with 3Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Frank Kozik’s A Clockwork Carrot “Dim” OG from BlackBook Toy…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Plaseebo’s new figure for the Kaijumonster NYCC booth teased…
“Here he comes…” Joining a whole host of exclusives, painted runs and customs – many of which we’ll be featuring later in the week – Bob Conge aka Plaseebo has just teased an all-new toy that he’ll be debuting at the Kaijumonster NYCC ’14 booth in just a couple of weeks time! Whilst we only haveContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Plaseebo’s new figure for the Kaijumonster NYCC booth teased…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Medicom Toy exclusive Toxigon from Mutant Vinyl Hardcore…
Medicom Toy have just unveiled yet another mind-blowing selection of toys up for grabs over the next 4 weeks, the first coming in the form of this stunning Toxigon exclusive from Mutant Vinyl Hardcore! Marking the second full production run of MVH’s hulking 11″ tall monstrosity, the figure has been cast in a blue vinyl this time around, featuring metallic green, pink and blackContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Medicom Toy exclusive Toxigon from Mutant Vinyl Hardcore…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Paul Kaiju’s “RED” Mockbat raffle details…
Continuing his onslaught of releases this year, the mighty Paul Kaiju has just revealed details for this weekend’s “RED” Mockbat raffle! What has got to be one of the most eye catching painted runs of the 6″ beast so far, the stunning figure has been cast up in a rich red soft vinyl, coming with an explosionContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Paul Kaiju’s “RED” Mockbat raffle details…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The NukeTrüppen resin figures from Mutopia Toys…
“Der NukeTrüppen are savage, glue huffing mutant shocktroops. They operate the Wasteland News TV station out of the basement of an abandoned nuclear power plant…” Weird Luke over at Mutopia Toys has just unleashed the latest in a long line of Mutant Kommandos, the NukeTrüppen! Consisting of 2 all-new creations – Spud and Mort – theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The NukeTrüppen resin figures from Mutopia Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Technomage 4000AD resin figures from The Mark Ultra…
After a long hiatus from the custom bootleg scene, Mike Kirchoff aka The Mark Ultra has returned with his latest series of figures… Technomage 4000AD! Replacing his signature sci-fi aesthetic for something altogether more primeval, the new line-up consists of 3 all-new creations; Intrudor, Raptor Priest and Raptor Acolyte, each standing at around 3.75″ tall and comingContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Technomage 4000AD resin figures from The Mark Ultra…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Angel Abby exclusive ANSWER sofubi from Rumble Monsters…
In celebration of their newly opened physical store over in Hong Kong, the guys behind Angel Abby have teamed up with Rumble Monsters for an exclusive version of the ANSWER sofubi! Produced in a mix of yellow and black soft vinyl, the 5″ tall cycloptic apple monster has been treated to minimal red/silver sprays andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Angel Abby exclusive ANSWER sofubi from Rumble Monsters…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The NYCC exclusive “ETI” resin figure from Peter Kato x CUBO…
Hot off the heals of our recent Sleeptime Bunnies reveal, Peter Kato is proud to present the second exclusive he’ll have up for grabs at NYCC in just a couple of weeks time, ETI the Alien Nurse! A collaboration between Peter and New York toy/3D printing shop CUBO, the figure has been created to promoteContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The NYCC exclusive “ETI” resin figure from Peter Kato x CUBO…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Scarlet Arm” 3.75 Series resin figure from Healeymade…
Fresh from the success of the standard Astro Knight release just last month, resin maestro Healeymade returns to his ever-growing 3.75 Series with an all-new figure, the Scarlet Arm! Kit-bashed from various vintage action figures, the 3.75″ tall piece has been cast up by the artist in a dark grey resin for this first release, comingContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Scarlet Arm” 3.75 Series resin figure from Healeymade…”
MAN-E-XCLUSIVE// The Disarticulators’ sofubi Oozeball proto revealed in full…
With NYCC just a couple of weeks away now, our very own Disarticulators have decided to reveal one of the many projects they’ll have on show at the event… the long-awaited sofubi Oozeball! A follow-up to last years hugely popular keshi-ball release, the DA’s Tru:Tek has completely redesigned the figure from the ground up for the newContinue reading “MAN-E-XCLUSIVE// The Disarticulators’ sofubi Oozeball proto revealed in full…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The mph NYCC exclusive “Sweet Harvest” Sleeptime Bunnies from Peter Kato…
myplasticheart have revealed that they’ll be teaming up with Peter Kato for one of their many NYCC exclusives next month, debuting the artists newest resin creations, the Sleeptime Bunnies! The latest rendition of Peter’s super popular Bedtime Bunnies, these adorable slumbering minis will be up for grabs from the mph booth (#113) in a special “Sweet Harvest” colorway, coming hand castContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The mph NYCC exclusive “Sweet Harvest” Sleeptime Bunnies from Peter Kato…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Toy Kulture x Paulus Hyu’s “Popcon” Sleepwalker sofubi lottery…
Unveiled in finished prototype form at Popcon Asia this weekend, Paulus Hyu‘s long awaited Sleepwalker sofubi is finally making its debut in the form of a custom painted run by Toy Kulture’s Indra Gunawan! Based on Hyu’s signature “Nimbus” French bulldog design, the Chauskoskis sculpted/Kurobokan produced figure stands at around 6″ tall, coming complete with articulation in both the neckContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Toy Kulture x Paulus Hyu’s “Popcon” Sleepwalker sofubi lottery…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Street Fighter II sofubi from Dune x Capcom…
Originally unveiled in unpainted flesh vinyl at Wonderfestival back in July, the first batch of figures in the officially licensed Street Fighter II Sofubi Series are now finally up for grabs! Created for Japanese retro-lifestyle brand Dune, the first wave of figures consists of 3 different characters from the brawler’s original starting line-up – Ryu, KenContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Street Fighter II sofubi from Dune x Capcom…”
MAN-E-XCLUSIVE// The “Leucotomy Ball” from Leucotomy x The Disarticulators revealed…
Gabriel Mackenzie of UK apparel brand Leucotomy has teamed up with our very own Disarticulators for the release of his very own signature ball toy! Designed by Gabe and sculpted by the hugely talented Zectron, the 2″ ball – roughly the same scale as the previously released Oozeball – has been inspired by a Manga short storyContinue reading “MAN-E-XCLUSIVE// The “Leucotomy Ball” from Leucotomy x The Disarticulators revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// James Groman’s Rotten Rexx “Idol” omake revealed…
James Groman has just revealed a rather special little extra that’ll come packaged with the recently announced “Ultimate Color” Rotten Rexx preorder… a mystical “Idol” omake that is said to bring the undead beast to life! Standing at around 2.25″ and coming cast in soft vinyl, the little guy is likely to become a featureContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// James Groman’s Rotten Rexx “Idol” omake revealed…”
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