Wasting no time since the release of their debut figure “Marvin” last week, the guys over at Good For You Toys are proud to announce a hilarious new follow-up, D’jango Uncloned! Mashing up both (you guessed it!) Tarantino’s D’jango and Star Wars, the soon-to-be-revealed space cowboy is set to feature as part of DKE Toys’ humungousContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Good For You Toys’ SDCC exclusive “D’jango Uncloned” teased…”
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MAN-E-NEWS// Paul Kaiju’s “A Fistful of Dominoes” SDCC event announced…
Paul Kaiju has just revealed details for this year’s off-site SDCC exclusive event, A Fistful of Dominoes! Hosted by Gunnzo in Old Town San Diego, the show is set to feature a whole slew of figure releases from the artist, including SDCC exclusive editions, character debuts (the pictured Domino Jack being one!) and a number of mysteryContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Paul Kaiju’s “A Fistful of Dominoes” SDCC event announced…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Kikkake’s “Rolly Poly the Bomb” first release announced…
Teased here just a couple of weeks back, Kikkake‘s latest sofubi series “Rolly Polly the Bomb” will be making it’s debut online this week! Drawing inspiration from the classic “Weeble” roly poly toys of the 1970′s, the series is set to feature 3 different ball-shaped designs; reoccurring characters the Iron Monkey and Clown, alongside new addition, the Iron Skull,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Kikkake’s “Rolly Poly the Bomb” first release announced…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The SDCC exclusive “NekoFukuro” stackable sofubi from Jeff Soto x Blackbook Toy
The guys over at DKE Toys come with the first Japanese soft vinyl figures to feature in their already impressive line-up of SDCC exclusives, proudly presenting Jeff Soto and Blackbook Toy‘s NekoFukuro! Featuring an ingenious stackable design, the stunning 2-faced head sculpt stands at around 6″ tall- an impressive 12″ stack when both “Pink” andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The SDCC exclusive “NekoFukuro” stackable sofubi from Jeff Soto x Blackbook Toy”
MAN-E-NEWS// Cave Bear: Infected Yoka “Blue/Pink” from Scott Wilkowski…
Scott Wilkowski has resurrected one of his first very skeletal creations for the release of an all-new colourway, proudly presenting the “Blue/Pink” Original Cave Bear: Infected Yoka! Utilising Adfunture‘s classic 3″ platform toy, the sleek looking bear features a bright pink skeleton this time around, coming incased in a deep blue translucent resin. Available in strictly limitedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Cave Bear: Infected Yoka “Blue/Pink” from Scott Wilkowski…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Ron English’s “Status Factory” at Toy Art Gallery…
Pop Surrealist Art legend Ron English will be heading to Toy Art Gallery for a special one-day only toy release and book signing this Sunday, July 13th! On hand at the Melrose gallery location from 2-4pm, Ron will be unveiling his latest collaborative toy projects with the gallery, Modzilla and the Urban Bigfoot, as well as signing hisContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Ron English’s “Status Factory” at Toy Art Gallery…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Broken Pigeon’s SPACECASE resin figure for SDCC ’14…
DKE Toys continue their onslaught of handmade-focused releases for this month’s SDCC with the latest exclusive reveal from the camp, the SPACECASE resin figure from Broken Pigeon! Lovingly kit-bashed from a variety of vintage action figures, the 4″ tall oddball has been cast up by BP in a translucent blue resin for the release, coming withContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Broken Pigeon’s SPACECASE resin figure for SDCC ’14…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The GID Kaijin Gentleman sofubi from BLObPUS x Hinomaru-Ya…
BLObPUS has just revealed that the latest version of his collaboration with Hinomaru-Ya, the Kaijin Gentleman, is now up for grabs via lottery through his blog right here! Cast up in a mix of GID and clear vinyl this time around, the sofubi mini has been treated to simple silver, white and black sprays, comingContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The GID Kaijin Gentleman sofubi from BLObPUS x Hinomaru-Ya…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Axe of Gold” action figure playset from Bigmantoys x Rampageo Industries…
“In a world where Gods, monsters, and men battle endlessly by sword and by spell, might can only be achieved through allegiance… Joining forces with a powerful beast named Battle Beak, a sword wielding barbarian they call The Battle King must fight all who challenge him- in a quest to posses the great Axe of Gold! Whoever may hold thisContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Axe of Gold” action figure playset from Bigmantoys x Rampageo Industries…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Guzo Kaijyu” 4th Edition Instagram lottery from Leo Sofvi Bouya…
“Is man merely a mistake of God’s? Or is God merely a mistake of man?” -Friedrich Nietzsche Leo Sofvi Bouya has just announced release details for the fourth edition of his hugely popular Guzo Kaijyu! Standing at an impressive 10.5″ tall, the “idol monster” was inspired by the above passage from Friedrich Nietzsche’s “Twilight of the Idols”, featuringContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Guzo Kaijyu” 4th Edition Instagram lottery from Leo Sofvi Bouya…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Lady Lizard resin figures from Peter Kato…
Previewed here just yesterday, Peter Kato very kindly gives us the full lowdown on his latest batch of resin figures dropping this week, the Lady Lizards aka the Lizzies! Digitally sculpted by Peter at his Broklyn-based studio, the 3.5″ tall reptiles consist of 5 separately cast, multi-tinted and interlocking parts, with each coming assembled, handContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Lady Lizard resin figures from Peter Kato…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Scumbags and Superstars’ Madball-styled “Melting Man” figure revealed…
The guys over at Scumbags and Superstars have just revealed that their second toy will finally be up for grabs soon, the Madball-styled Melting Man! Based on the original S&S t-shirt and patch design by Sexual Youkai, the stunning head sculpt appears to be the same scale as the original 80’s monster/gross-out balls, coming in at a hand-sized 3″Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Scumbags and Superstars’ Madball-styled “Melting Man” figure revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Hü, Lü and Blitzwolf GMK action figures from Mutopia Toys…
Weird Luke over at Mutopia Toys has just unleashed the latest wave of Gowanus Mutant Kommandos in-store! Joining the recently released Hü Mungus, another 2 mutated freaks join the fray; a completely re-sculpted Loathsome Lü, coming equipped with “the thickest skull in show business” plus a huge knife, and all-new character Blitzwolf, a half Nazi zombie, half werewolfContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Hü, Lü and Blitzwolf GMK action figures from Mutopia Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Dave Bondi’s Astronocchio resin figure at SDCC…
“This is the story of Astronocchio – The real boy who wanted to be a robot… He sought the wisdom of Krishna, Buddha, and the God of Abraham. They told him to forsake all desire to see the truth. It was revealed: suffering and happiness, love and hate, compassion and cruelty, all manifesting at once in the great catostrophicContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Dave Bondi’s Astronocchio resin figure at SDCC…”
MAN-E-NEWS// New resin mini figure from Peter Kato revealed…
Peter Kato has just unveiled an all-new resin mini that’ll be touching down in his store next week! Featuring a slick, stripped back design akin to dutch artist Parra’s bold sculptural figures, the as yet untitled lizard creature stands at around 3.5″ tall, coming cast in 5 separate multi-tinted parts. Due to be touching down in the artist’sContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// New resin mini figure from Peter Kato revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Shirahama Toy’s marbled b/w Rotten Rexx micro-run…
James Groman‘s hugely popular Rotten Rexx figure is set to make its next appearance as a micro-run courtesy of Shirahama Toy! Limited to just 5 pieces due to the amount of material involved in producing the gargantuan 13.5″ tall beast, Rexx has been cast up by Lulubell Toys in a mix of black and white marbledContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Shirahama Toy’s marbled b/w Rotten Rexx micro-run…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Makori and Lampu sofubi re-release from Shimomoku…
Originally making an appearance at Design Fiesta 39 back in May, a number of Shimomoku‘s unpainted Makori and Lampu colourways are due to see a re-release on the Jungle store this Saturday, July 5th at Noon Japan time! From what we can make out, there will be a total of 4 Lampus (orange, pink, green andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Makori and Lampu sofubi re-release from Shimomoku…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Truffle Corrington resin figure from UME Toys…
Artist Richard Page has been plunging the depths of the undergrowth in search of the latest addition to the UME Toys family, the adorable Truffle Corrington! Sprouting up to to just under 6″ tall, this fun-guy (sorry!) has been sculpted, cast and painted by Rich, featuring a unique design whereby the mushroom capped head balances freelyContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Truffle Corrington resin figure from UME Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// CREATION’s “Artist Exclusive” FAKE BARON sofubi…
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,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// CREATION’s “Artist Exclusive” FAKE BARON sofubi…”
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 stunningContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The SDCC exclusive San Diego Ji Ja from mr clement…”
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