In association with Lulubell toys and Luke Rook of Grody Shogun, Geoffrey Maxfield is proud to present the Gruin Kaiju sofubi Kickstarter! Heavily influenced by classic kaiju and Japanese sci-fi, the authentic paper clay-style soft vinyl figure stands at a lumbering 9″ tall, coming complete with articulation in both the arms and waist. Currently availableContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Gruin Kaiju sofubi Kickstarter project…”
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MAN-E-NEWS// Grody mash-ups, Mad Mad Patchi Men and Necro Nekos at Lulubell Toys…
Hot off the heals of the FLV. Ver Brain Bug Boogie-Man preorder (find updated release details here), Lulubell Toys have revealed that a whole slew of new Grody Shogun figures will be touching down in-store this coming Monday, February 24th at Noon PST! Featuring a horde of blank, mixed part and painted mash-ups (pricing TBC),Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Grody mash-ups, Mad Mad Patchi Men and Necro Nekos at Lulubell Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Miscreation Toys’ “The Crawling Dead” group show at Toy Art Gallery…
Toy Art Gallery have revealed that they will be teaming up with Miscreation Toys‘ Jeremi Rimel for the first ever Autopsy Babies custom show, The Crawling Dead! Utilising the recently released “Autopsy Zombie Staple Baby” sofubi as the platform of choice, over 40 artists will be offering up their take on the controversial figure, rangingContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Miscreation Toys’ “The Crawling Dead” group show at Toy Art Gallery…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The new resin mini figure set from Joseph Harmon…
Joseph Harmon aka SeaMonster3D is proud to reveal that his latest batch of resin mini figures are now up for grabs! Featuring 4 untitled figures based on the artist’s many reoccurring characters (including a female version of our favourite, Hawaii Wolf!), the quartette stand at around 2.25″ tall each, coming hand cast in a slightlyContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The new resin mini figure set from Joseph Harmon…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Mechavirus’ Ammonaito sofubi test paints revealed…
It would appear that Mechavirus‘ long awaited Ammonaito sofubi is finally nearing it’s first release, with the reveal of the first ever test paints courtesy of Monster Kolor! Originally seeing numerous releases in resin, the tentacled kaiju has been completely re-tooled for the new medium, featuring a slightly upscaled body, tighter/deeper detailing and a much moreContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Mechavirus’ Ammonaito sofubi test paints revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Buff Monster’s online toy machine revealed…
For the first time since their inception back in November, Buff Monster be offering the toys (and tokens!) from his toy machine online! Offered up in two different styles; Ice Cream Resin Heads and Melty Misfits Cheap Toys, the heads will be available in four main variations (Original, Zombie, Devil, Skull) and three rare variations (SplitContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Buff Monster’s online toy machine revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The 2nd Edition “Melvin” and more from Double Parlour…
Double Parlour have revealed that they’ll be unleashing a whole bunch of new figures in their store this Saturday, February 22nd at 11am Pacific time! As always, we’ll be left in the dark about exactly what will be featuring until later in the week, but alongside the recently revealed 2nd edition Melvins, you can guarantee that there’ll beContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The 2nd Edition “Melvin” and more from Double Parlour…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Confession” Keiko set from Fool’s Paradise…
The guys over at high-end resin toy studio Fool’s Paradise are proud to present their latest controversial piece, the “Confession” Keiko set! Whilst the subject matter may be a little questionable (Big boobs, Star Wars and the Resurrection, really?!!), and the message that the piece is trying to convey pretty unclear, there’s no denying thatContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Confession” Keiko set from Fool’s Paradise…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Tarantulas x Rampage Toys ToyCon exclusive Nibbler mash-ups revealed…
The Tarantulas have just revealed that they will be teaming up with Rampage Toys for a run of custom Nibbler mash-ups! Whilst information is still pretty scarce at the moment, it would appear that both parties have been working on a number of one-off figures that utilise parts from the RealxHead Nibbler as well asContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Tarantulas x Rampage Toys ToyCon exclusive Nibbler mash-ups revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Lazer Saur resin action figures from Goodleg Toys x Kaiju Lab…
“Shortly before a devastating meteor impact on Planet Prehis, a team of soldiers and scientists of the Dino-Men were sent into Space to find a place that was told to be the source of life: The so called “Forbidden Zone”, palladium of the “Prima Materia”, protected by an ancient ape civilization known as the HoloContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Lazer Saur resin action figures from Goodleg Toys x Kaiju Lab…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Monkey 3000’s Ummikko sofubi revealed…
Whilst we still wait with baited breath for the release of Monkey 3000‘s Madball inspired “Conjoined Ape” resin, the up and coming artist has just revealed something even better… his debut sofubi, Ummikko! Sticking with the primate theme, the wonderfully realised figure appears to draw from a number of different influences, including vintage sofubi, Hirota Saigansho’s GorillaContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Monkey 3000’s Ummikko sofubi revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Awesome Toy’s FAKE BARON test paint and wax proto revealed…
Unfortunately dropping under our radar amongst the hoards of toys at Wonderfestival last week, Awesome Toy‘s FAKE BARON made it’s first public appearance at the Medicom Toy booth! Heavily inspired by a collection of Pachi (bootleg) Red Baron menko cards from the 70′s, the stunning figure was on display as a finished test paint, comingContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Awesome Toy’s FAKE BARON test paint and wax proto revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Cojica Toy’s Chirabo wax proto revealed…
Hot off the heals of their debut sofubi “Monoclon” just a couple of months back, Cojica Toy have just revealed that their second has already hit the wax! Entitled Chirabo (TBC), the towering 9″ tall beast is due to become the latest addition to the Kyoryuju series, an ongoing line featuring a number of differentContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Cojica Toy’s Chirabo wax proto revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Kenth Toy Works’ 3.75″ Nadsat Boy action figure revealed…
It appears that Kenth Toy Works‘ signature character “Nadsat Boy” will be turning full circle, with a return to resin in the classic 3.75″ action figure format! Already seeing releases as both a static resin piece and as a full sized soft vinyl figure, this new interpretation of the Clockwork Orange inspired toy draws fromContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Kenth Toy Works’ 3.75″ Nadsat Boy action figure revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The custom painted “Camo” Kaiju Eyezon from Mark Nagata…
Mark Nagata has just revealed his latest one-off custom to hit the Max Toy Co store, a breathtaking “Camo” Kaiju Eyezon! Painted up in the same painstaking style as the recent Camo Negora Tanks from a few weeks back, the impressive 10″ figure has been cast in a white soft vinyl complete with “Artic” blueContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The custom painted “Camo” Kaiju Eyezon from Mark Nagata…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “PK Version” Minions set at Lulubell Toys…
Lulubell Toys have just revealed the latest batch of Minions to hit the store, a blind bagged micro run painted by none other than Paul Kaiju! Conceived by Skinner, sculpted by PK and produced by Grody Shogun, the 5″ tall figures have been cast in a mix of orange and black soft vinyl this timeContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “PK Version” Minions set at Lulubell Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Crazies’ Trixie Soldier resin action figure from Retroband…
Retroband takes on George Romero’s cult 1973 classic The Crazies for his latest slice of custom bootleg genius, the Trixie Soldier! A perfect reinterpretation of film’s fateful military agents in 3.75″ form, the kit-bashed and re-sculpted figure comes complete with white biohazard suit, gas mask and flamethrower accessory. Hand cast in resin and given aContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Crazies’ Trixie Soldier resin action figure from Retroband…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Gory Bomb resin action figure from Daniel Yu…
Master sculptor Daniel Yu is set to enter the custom bootleg ring for his latest resin figure, the incredible Gory Bomb! Using what appears to be a vinatge Hasbro wrestling figure as a base platform, the stunning 5.5 has been intensely resculpted, coming complete with a Trap-Jaw styled mouth, gorilla head piece, intense scarring andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Gory Bomb resin action figure from Daniel Yu…”
MAN-E-REPORT// Velocitron Wonderfestival booth recap…
Securing yet another one day license at Wonderfestival to produce official Hino Hideshi inspired sofubi, it was no wonder that Ricky Wilson aka Velocitron‘s booth was one of the first on our agenda last Sunday! Seeing the re-issue of Hell Girl, the poor child was joined by fellow Hell Baby character Gaki, alongside one ofContinue reading “MAN-E-REPORT// Velocitron Wonderfestival booth recap…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Elegab February lottery sales…
Elegab‘s February lottery sales are now live! Once again, a total of 3 figures are up for grabs this month; the goofy looking Dancheera in a gorgeous pink soft vinyl with neon/metallic sprays for just 8,400yen ($81), the awesome Monster Patrol Car, cast in a “biscuit” coloured vinyl with metallic and pearlescent sprays, and alsoContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Elegab February lottery sales…”
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