Having devled into the world of DC Comics last month with the release of both The Penguin and Robin last month, Medicom Toy have returned to rival line – The Marvel Retro Sofubi Collection – for their latest round of comic-book inspired releases, taking on the mighty Venom, Ghostrider and Vision! Once again sculpted by BearContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Medicom Toy’s Venom, Ghost Rider and Vision for the Marvel Retro Sofubi Collection…”
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MAN-E-NEWS// Snatchpunch’s Medicom exclusive “Bostyrant” sofubi…
Having seen sell-out releases at NYCC, Designer Con and Toy Art Gallery over the past few months, Joe Truck Kasher over at Snatchpunch Creature Cartel is proud to reveal that his debut sofubi – the queen of gross known as Bostyrant – has received an exclusive colorway through Medicom Toy! Designed by Joe, sculpted byContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Snatchpunch’s Medicom exclusive “Bostyrant” sofubi…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Blue and Red Oni Umaou sofubi minis…
To mark the coming of Setsubun – an annual celebration in Japan that welcomes in Spring with the banishing of demons and bringing of good luck – the guys over at Uamou have prepared a very special release, the ONI Uamou minis! Conceived by Thor and carefully hand-painted by Ayako Takagi, the limited edition seriesContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Blue and Red Oni Umaou sofubi minis…”
MAN-E-NEWS// James Groman x Lulubell Toys’ latest Zombiesaur sofubi revealed…
Hot on the heals of the recently revealed diplodocus proto (check it here), it would appear that another entry into James Groman‘s Zombiesaurs line will be making it out of the blocks first, the awesome, as-yet-untitled ankylosaur you see above! Designed and sculpted by James in-scale with the previous Rancid Raptor mini release, the gorgeousContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// James Groman x Lulubell Toys’ latest Zombiesaur sofubi revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The custom “Predator” Dolor resin figure from UME Toys…
Rich Page over at UME Toys has kindly shared some information and pics of his latest custom creation, taking on Triplikid‘s awesome Dolor resin figure and transforming it into one of cinematography’s most iconic foes. Here, Rich explains a little about the project… “Last year at NYCC I met up again with top chap RichContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The custom “Predator” Dolor resin figure from UME Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Tarantulas’ Future Nibbler for Clutter’s InAction Figure 3 Show teased…
The third instalment in Clutter Magazine‘s ongoing InAction Figure show is set to become their biggest yet with a whole slew of new artists joining the fray, the biggest in our minds coming in the form of the elusive Tarantulas. Marking their first official appearance since ToyCon ’14 last April, it would appear from theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Tarantulas’ Future Nibbler for Clutter’s InAction Figure 3 Show teased…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The War on Prehis x Small Angry Monster Battlesaur resin figures…
The fine chaps over at Goodleg Toys have teamed up with none other than Adam Pratt aka Small Angry Monster to bring you a new generation of merciless killers! Featuring a total of 3 Battlesaurs from the ongoing War on Prehis line, these jumbo-sized figures have been produced in resin by Goodleg and then painstakinglyContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The War on Prehis x Small Angry Monster Battlesaur resin figures…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Deku the Buster “2nd Colorway” from UkyDaydreamer…
Uky Daydreamer are proud to announce that their new figure -Deku the Buster – is set to receive it’s second colorway this weekend! Standing at 4.7″ – around twice the size of Uky’s usual mini output – and coming with 3 points of articulation plus removable helmet, the Japanese astronaut has been treated to aContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Deku the Buster “2nd Colorway” from UkyDaydreamer…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Awesome Toy’s bootleg Stretch Serpent sofubi teased…
With the success of both FAKEBARON and FAKESPECTREMAN now tucked firmly under their belt, the guys over at Awesome Toy have started work on an all-new bootleg style sofubi, taking on Kenner’s infamous “Loch Ness” Stretch Serpent! Easily the most obscure and hard to obtain figure from the iconic Stretch Armstrong line – with recentContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Awesome Toy’s bootleg Stretch Serpent sofubi teased…”
MAN-E-NEWS// New Mecha Zag sofubi in the Gargamel 2015 Lucky Bags…
Having only dropped in the West just yesterday, we’re already starting to see some of the Gargamel Lucky Bag contents filtering through into social media, the biggest surprise so far coming in the form of an all-new Mecha Zag! Revealed here by Super7 owner Brian Flynn, this blank, mixed part figure features the standard bodyContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// New Mecha Zag sofubi in the Gargamel 2015 Lucky Bags…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Healeymade’s “All Sorts” resin mini figure 3 packs revealed…
Teased here a couple of weeks back, Healeymade‘s “All Sorts” mini figure sets will be dropping alongside the previously revealed Interceptor 3.75 this week! Featuring a trifecta of sub 3″ figures that originally debuted back in 2012; Luftmaus, Zoner and Sogmoore, the pieces are due to come packed together in a randomly assorted mix of solid “test shot”Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Healeymade’s “All Sorts” resin mini figure 3 packs revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Secrets of the Ooze resin action figure from Monster Island…
As huge fans of the cult 1970’s Ooze-It doll, we couldn’t help but smile when we saw the latest custom bootleg action figure from Monster Island, the hilariously titled Secrets of the Ooze! Featuring the iconic rubbery doll’s instantly recognisable face and crater-like nubs, the 5.5″ piece has been created from a modified Playmates 89′ TMNTContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Secrets of the Ooze resin action figure from Monster Island…”
MAN-E-NEWS// DeathCat Toys’ resin finger puppet prototypes from DuboseArt…
Originally teased here and here over the past couple of months, DeathCat Toys‘ new finger puppet-style figures have just been realised in resin courtesy of DuboseArt! Designed by DeathCat’s Johan Ulrich and sculpted by KtoKto, the pair – Oni Mira and the as-yet-untitled masked character – have been heavily inspired by Bikkuriman and the classic Ma-Ba ZombiesContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// DeathCat Toys’ resin finger puppet prototypes from DuboseArt…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Jumbo Resin Skull and Two Faced Mr Melty Heads from Buff Monster…
Buff Monster has just revealed that he will be loading his store this week with 2 all-new toy releases! First up we have the official release of the Jumbo Resin Skull. Originally available as part of Buff’s Black Friday sale back in November last year, the upscaled skull has been cast by the artist in aContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Jumbo Resin Skull and Two Faced Mr Melty Heads from Buff Monster…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Retroband’s “Creepy Kevin” Retroband Kid revealed…
Aaron Moreno aka Retroband has just revealed that the latest member of the hugely popular GPK-inspired Retroband Kids series – Creepy Kevin – will be making his debut very soon! Pictured here receiving his silicone bath ahead of resin production, the 2″ figure follows a similar cult-horror theme as the previous 3 releases, this time around parodying the classic NightContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Retroband’s “Creepy Kevin” Retroband Kid revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Lulubell Toys exclusive Death Worm and Bigfoot sofubi from TTToys…
Lulubell Toys have just revealed that they’ve secured an exclusive run of TTToys‘ officially IWA JAPAN licensed Death Worm and Bigfoot sofubi! Both standing at around 4.25″ tall and coming with 3 points of articulation, the pair have been produced in a GID soft vinyl this time around, coming with neon pink and green sprays onContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Lulubell Toys exclusive Death Worm and Bigfoot sofubi from TTToys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Krömosom resin figure from Mutopia Toys…
Weird Luke over at Mutopia Toys has been hard at work on the latest entry into the dystopian world of the Mutant Kommandos, towering beast Krömosom! Hand sculpted in wax, cast in resin and then hand painted by Luke in his signature dirty style, the awesome figure comes armed with massive biceps, rad metal boots and aContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Krömosom resin figure from Mutopia Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Interceptor 3.75™ resin figure from Healeymade…
Having taken a brief hiatus, resin maestro Healeymade returns to his ever-growing 3.75 Series with an all-new figure, the Interceptor! Kit-bashed from various undisclosed vintage action figures, the 3.75″ tall piece has been cast up by the artist in a black resin for this first release, coming complete with a mix of metallic purple, grey andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Interceptor 3.75™ resin figure from Healeymade…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Fleshapoid resin figures from SelfishLittle…
Up and coming resin artist SelfishLittle has revealed that he will be debuting an all-new figure today, proudly presenting the slithering Fleshapoids! Taking on a similar gross-out infused aesthetic as the previously released Mr Canker and the Muckster – albeit with a dash of classic sci-fi this time around – the gruesome insectoid stands at around 5.5″Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Fleshapoid resin figures from SelfishLittle…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Wonderfestival exclusive “Fortune” Nene sofubi from Cherri Polly…
Ahead of debuting the all-new head sculpts that we unveiled here last week, Cherri Polly have revealed that their next release will be a special “Fortune” version of their debut sofubi, Nene! Produced in a white soft vinyl this time around, the anthropomorphic feline has been treated to an authentic “Fortune Cat” inspired palette ofContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Wonderfestival exclusive “Fortune” Nene sofubi from Cherri Polly…”
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