Having been teased here over the past couple of weeks, we can now finally reveal Awesome Toy‘s Loch Ness Monster sofubi in-full! Inspired by easily the most obscure and hard to obtain figure from the iconic Stretch Armstrong line – the Stretch Serpent – the stunning 4″ tall figure features a number of design alterationsContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Loch Ness Monster sofubi from Awesome Toy…”
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MAN-E-NEWS// The Eye Heart Bunnies resin figures from Peter Kato…
Our good friend Peter Kato has kindly shared the first in a long list of new sculpts that’ll be arriving just in time for Valentines Day, proudly presenting the Eye Heart Bunnies! Based on his super-popular Bedtime Bunnies, this modified 3D sculpt replaces the original eyes with love hearts inspired by the “I’m in love”Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Eye Heart Bunnies resin figures from Peter Kato…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Plaseebo’s Baby Molezilla resin figure…
Whilst we unfortunately won’t be seeing much of Plaseebo‘s standard Molezilla figure anytime soon, the tunnelling kaiju has thankfully been resurrected in “Baby” form for a super limited run of resin figures! Featuring the original Molezilla head grafted onto the artist’s Nightgamer, the 5″ tall hand cast piece has been treated to light blue and flesh spraysContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Plaseebo’s Baby Molezilla resin figure…”
MAN-E-NEWS// “Glow in the Dark Week” at Toy Art Gallery…
The guys over at Toy Art Gallery are proud to announce that they’ll be kicking off a whole week dedicated to Glow in the Dark this Wednesday, January 5th! 2 different figures from TAG’s extensive vault of sofubi will be up for grabs in GID, the first coming in the form of Boglins creator TomContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// “Glow in the Dark Week” at Toy Art Gallery…”
MAN-E-NEWS// YS Planning’s Ragaburugu of the Temple of Doom sofubi minis…
YS Planning‘s Shigeo Uchida – sculptor of the iconic Neclos Fortress line – has just revealed his debut line of sofubi, Ragaburugu of the Temple of Doom! Heavily influenced by the Neclos aesthetic, the first round of 3″ finger puppet-style minis features a total of 3 different designs inspired by the vintage mini figure series’ extensive back catalog ofContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// YS Planning’s Ragaburugu of the Temple of Doom sofubi minis…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Jesse Narens’ Stegoforest sofubi sale…
Artist Jesse Narens is a little short on rent money this month, so you guys are in luck, as he’s now offering a huge discount on his remaining blank Stegoforest sofubi to get it covered! Available in either unpainted flesh or slime green soft vinyl, each 5″ tall, 4-part figure comes complete with matching AcornContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Jesse Narens’ Stegoforest sofubi sale…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Galaxxor’s Space God Infinition for Clutter’s InAction Figure 3 Show…
Yep, yet more from Clutter‘s upcoming InAction Figure 3 Show today, as Ben Spencer of Galaxxor fame proudly presents his entry, Space God Infinition! Ben kindly explains a little about the figure’s background- “From the crystalline planet at the center of the Galaxxorverse, Alpha Supremis, comes Infiniton, one of the cosmic Seven Space Gods! AnyoneContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Galaxxor’s Space God Infinition for Clutter’s InAction Figure 3 Show…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Paul Kaiju x BLObPUS set…
Paul Kaiju has teamed up with BLObPUS to offer up a mind blowing set of figures; the Blob Bat, Beastwalking Hellmock and Mockapus! Ingenious mash-ups of BLObPUS’ signature figure and PK’s Mock Bat, the trio have been produced in a gorgeous milky soft vinyl for the release, coming with a mix of metallic teal, pink orangeContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Paul Kaiju x BLObPUS set…”
MAN-E-NEWS// SKULLMARK’s Commander Cytron sofubi at Toy Underground…
Having made an appearance as a Lulubell Toys exclusive back in September last year, Galaxy Commanders – the debut line from Hong Kong-based sofubi toy producers SKULLMARK – has just received its first retail release through Toy Underground! Ultimately set to feature a total of 2 different bodies and a staggering 9 alternative heads, the series’ stunning 9.5″ tall figures have been directlyContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// SKULLMARK’s Commander Cytron sofubi at Toy Underground…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Wasteland Warrior” Berserker from Mutant Vinyl Hardcore…
“If the Wasteland Warrior had theme music it would be from John Carpenter. The movie would have a poster that was better than the actual movie. And the acting would be so over the top you and your friends would be quoting it for years to come…” Mutant Vinyl Hardcore‘s Berserker returns from the scorched earthContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Wasteland Warrior” Berserker from Mutant Vinyl Hardcore…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Rampaging Gorilla Tanks from Rampage Toys x Nerdone…
Having recently tackled a batch of M.O.T.U.L.O.S play sets for the Rampage Studios 2 Year Anniversary Show, Jon Malmstedt over at Rampage Toys has been let loose on yet another Nerdone figure, the Gorilla Tank! Produced in a white soft vinyl, the quirky sofubi mini has been treated to a stunning selection of silver, blue, pinkContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Rampaging Gorilla Tanks from Rampage Toys x Nerdone…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Awesome Toy’s Fake Baron “Vs. Battle Packs” announced…
Following the announcements of both the 4-Armed Bakura and Bootleg Stretch Serpent, the guys over at Awesome Toy have got yet another project to announce this month… The Super Robot Fake Baron “Vs Battle Sets”! Here, Awesome Toy kindly explain a little about the project… “Imagine Fake Baron is a real tv show, whereby inContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Awesome Toy’s Fake Baron “Vs. Battle Packs” announced…”
MAN-E-NEWS// DeathCat Toys’ Elder Demons keshi revealed…
Originally teased here in resin prototype form last week, DeathCat Toys‘ Elder Demons have just been revealed in a flexible keshi-like rubber! Designed by DeathCat’s Johan Ulrich and sculpted by KtoKto, the pair – Oni Mira and the newly titled Red Pharaoh – have been heavily inspired by Bikkuriman and the classic Ma-Ba Zombies toy line, sculpted in-scaleContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// DeathCat Toys’ Elder Demons keshi revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Peanut Butter Micros from Super7…
Super7’s lovable mascot Mummy Boy and the Earth’s Avenger, Rose Vampire, are set to return this week as part of a special run of “Peanut Butter” micros! Produced in an unpainted creamy brown soft vinyl, the tiny 2-part figures will be touching down in the Super7 store this Thursday, January 29th at Noon Pacific timeContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Peanut Butter Micros from Super7…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Digimon” Anticristo 666 sofubi from Frank Mysterio…
It’s been a little while since the last time Frank Mysterio‘s Anticristo 666 saw the light of day, so it came with great pleasure this week to find that an all-new edition has just touched down online! Entitled the “Digimon” version, the 8″ tall sofubi has been produced in a bright red soft vinyl this time around,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Digimon” Anticristo 666 sofubi from Frank Mysterio…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Joe Whiteford’s Garamon resin figure for FOE’s Garamaniacal Too…
Featured here as a work-in-progress sculpt just a couple weeks back, Joe Whiteford‘s unique take on Ultraman’s meteorite monster, Garamon, is now finally complete! Created for FOE Gallery‘s upcoming Garamaniacal Too group show, the awesome figure has been recast in resin for a number of different custom one-off resin releases, the first of which – featuredContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Joe Whiteford’s Garamon resin figure for FOE’s Garamaniacal Too…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Krotpong’s Kanzler Arschloch sofubi revealed…
Joining the previously announced Homunculord minis (check them here), Krotpong has just revealed that he will also have an all-new large size sofubi dropping soon too… the hulking Kanzler Arschloch! Standing at a monstrous 14″ tall and coming in at around a pound of soft vinyl, the decaying beast has been hand-sculpted by Krotpong with productionContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Krotpong’s Kanzler Arschloch sofubi revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// New figures from Sunguts at Jungle…
The guys over at Japanese retailer and production house Jungle are proud to reveal that they’ve just secured a limited supply of figures from Sunguts! Featuring a selection of the brand’s classic yokai sofubi – both new and old – versions of (from top left) Zashiki-Walashi, Tsubomi, Ao-Bouzu and Aka-Ei are available for just 2,700yenContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// New figures from Sunguts at Jungle…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The officially licensed Bakura kaiju from Awesome Toy…
Ahead of the highly anticipated Stretch Serpent sofubi featured here just last week, Awesome Toy have revealed yet another new figure for 2015, the 4-Armed Bakura! A follow-up to last year’s Fake Spectreman, the official P Productions licensed release takes on one of the classic tokusatsu series’ many kaiju foes this time around, offering up the quad armedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The officially licensed Bakura kaiju from Awesome Toy…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Max Toy Co at Wonderfestival Winter ’15…
With Wonderfestival Winter ’15 opening it’s doors in little under 2 weeks now, the guys over at Max Toy Co have decided to reveal the slew of figures they’ll have up for grabs at the event! Joining exclusive painted “GID Blue” versions of both Nyagira and Micro Negora (6,500yen and 3,000yen respectively), the team haveContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Max Toy Co at Wonderfestival Winter ’15…”
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