One of our favourite sofubi figures this year sees it’s first worldwide release, as Medicom Toy come with the latest version of Geek’s Jyujin (Basara)! Standing at a lofty 30cm of Japanese soft vinyl, the beast sports 5 points of articulation, this time replete with a mix of tan, black and red sprays. Up for grabsContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Medicom exclusive Jyujin (Basara) from Geek…”
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MAN-E-NEWS// ManOrMonster? Studios’ “Spirit of Vador” MOTUMU NYCC exclusive…
Brandon Barker reveals the first ManOrMonster? Studios NYCC ’13 exclusive, the Spirit of Vador custom bootleg! Resurrecting MOTUMU’s Vador, the stunning figure has been kit-bashed from a number of different MOTU-centric toy lines, featuring 4 points of WoW compatible neo-mag articulation plus sword accessory. Cast in a clear resin this time around, the figure hasContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// ManOrMonster? Studios’ “Spirit of Vador” MOTUMU NYCC exclusive…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Muris resin figure from Death Cat Toys…
Death Cat Toys‘ Johan Ulrich kindly shares details on his latest figure, intergalactic space mouse commander Muris! Hand sculpt and produced by Johan himself, the adorable little mini has been cast in a pearlescent white resin for this latest batch, each coming with unique, vintage kaiju inspired sprays in red, pink, green, black and blue.Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Muris resin figure from Death Cat Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Patient No.6’s Pyscho-Machine sculpt revealed…
The warped mind of Patient No.6 spews forth yet another twisted slab of resin genius, proudly presenting the Pyscho Machine… One of the psychiatric-inspired artist’s most ambitious projects to date, the beautifully sculpted piece features a disturbing blend of flesh and machinery, with blade mounted arms, a tank lower half and naked female torso allContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Patient No.6’s Pyscho-Machine sculpt revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Ghost Cave’s NYCC exclusive Cyco Ape sofubi revealed…
Already seeing super-limited releases at both SDCC and Wonderfestival, Mishka have just revealed that the Ghost Cave Cyco Ape will be making an appearance at NYCC next month! Designed by Lamour Supreme and sculpted by Atomic Vomit, it would appear that the 10″ tall beast is set to come cast in a black soft vinylContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Ghost Cave’s NYCC exclusive Cyco Ape sofubi revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Kesh-E-Face x Chrone O’Form crossover set from Bigmantoys…
He’s been a while in coming, but thanks to Lee over at Bigmantoys, Zectron’s Kesh-E-Face will be making his debut in resin as part of the new Chrone O’Forms crossover set! Cast in a mix of clear Takara SF inspired clears with chrome sprays, the pack is due to feature Micro-Keshi, Microbry’s Mego Minis and Batt’lContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Kesh-E-Face x Chrone O’Form crossover set from Bigmantoys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// One-off custom Grumps from UME Toys…
After the instant sellout success of The Grump last week, Richard Page over at UME Toys has bowed to the requests of fans by introducing not 1, but 2 unique customs to his store… Entitled “Rotten” and “Mickey”, the pair have been given a few subtle additions, including hand sculpted worms and a rather sinisterContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// One-off custom Grumps from UME Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// WIP M5 Bravo cutaway sculpt from Unbox Industries…
Posted on Instagram yesterday, it would appear Unbox Industries are working on a new ‘cutaway’ version of Jeff Lamm‘s M5 Bravo figure… Pictured here as a work in progress clay sculpt (we believe the original was digital), the close up image suggests that the piece will still feature the same proportions as before, albeit withContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// WIP M5 Bravo cutaway sculpt from Unbox Industries…”
MAN-E-NEWS// New keshi-style D.O.R.K figures from Motorbot…
Originally released as a flesh-tone resin pack last month, Motorbot has heeded requests by fans by resurrecting the D.O.R.K custom bootleg mini figures in a keshi-style flexible plastic! Kit-bashed from a variety of gaming dice and M.U.S.C.L.E limbs, the figures will be touching down in the Meathead store later on today, available as singles, single colouredContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// New keshi-style D.O.R.K figures from Motorbot…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Rampage Toys x Konatsu’s Superfestival 63 exclusive Negora and Shibara…
Joining the previously posted Cannibal Gyudome and Nekos custom keshi, Rampage Toys have teamed up with Konatsu for another huge Superfestival 63 exclusive… fully painted runs of both Shibara and the uber popular Negora! Cast in a glow in the dark soft vinyl, the pair are currently undergoing Rampage’s trademark spray work, coming in aContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Rampage Toys x Konatsu’s Superfestival 63 exclusive Negora and Shibara…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Custom Boss Carrion from Nebulon5…
Highly respected kaiju painter Nebulon5 is proud to present the latest jaw-dropping piece to touch down in his store, a custom Boss Carrion! Tackling Paul Kaiju’s 8″ brute with ease, the soft vinyl figure has been given a beautiful yellow/tan/brown fade layered on top of a black rub, coming with a number of hand sprayedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Custom Boss Carrion from Nebulon5…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Geek’s Toy Art Galley exclusive Beastman revealed…
TAG owner Gino Joukar has just posted the latest figure to receive an exclusive run courtesy of the LA based gallery, Geek’s Beastman! Originally debuting at the Max Toy Wondefestival booth back in July, the towering beast (referred to as “Jyujin Hinomoto” in the posting) appears to have been cast in a similar black/grey soft vinyl,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Geek’s Toy Art Galley exclusive Beastman revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Batmono bootleg figure from Tone Tank…
Tone Tank proudly presents his latest custom bootleg release, Batmono! Half man, half bat, half ape, and with a seemingly super-human power to defy mathematics (!), the figure was originally created as a one-off piece for a recent show, now seeing the light of day as a fully fledged resin figure. Inspired by a tripContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Batmono bootleg figure from Tone Tank…”
MAN-E-XCLUSIVE// The Disarticulator Studio sale this Friday (9/20)…
After little over a year of designing and producing toys, the Disarticulators have racked up over 1,000 casts across their various lines, leaving over 10 kilos of miscasts, color tests, scrapped figures, protos and over-casts in their wake. So, with NYCC around the corner, the guys have decided to clear a little studio space inContinue reading “MAN-E-XCLUSIVE// The Disarticulator Studio sale this Friday (9/20)…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Frank Mysterio’s Anticristo 666 sofubi…
Originally debuting at the Dragatomi SDCC booth in an unpainted black, Frank Mysterio‘s incredible Anticristo 666 sofubi finally sees it’s first general release later today! Designed by Mysterio and sculpted by Chauskoskis, the 3 headed beast will be available in 3 different variations; an unpainted white edition of 10, plus micro painted runs of 5Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Frank Mysterio’s Anticristo 666 sofubi…”
MAN-E-NEWS// “The Old Ones” sofubi mini series from Grizlli Atom x Toys Are Sanity…
Grizlli Atom has teamed up with Toys Are Sanity‘s Coma21 for the release of his debut sofubi mini series, The Old Ones! Consisting of 3 mini figures and 4 omakes (micros), the 7 figures, designed and sculpted solely by Grizlli, have been inspired by Marvel’s legendary artist Jack Kirby, including stunning kaiju interpretations of theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// “The Old Ones” sofubi mini series from Grizlli Atom x Toys Are Sanity…”
MAN-E-NEWS// MVH x Monster5’s WIP “Mech” sculpt revealed…
Teased alongside a whole host of other projects last month, Rich over at Mutant Vinyl Hardcore has just revealed the latest WIP shot of his highly anticipated “Mech” figure! Designed by Rich and currently being sculpted by Monster Worship‘s Monster5 under his direction, the figure is due to come with 2 different head sculpts, standingContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// MVH x Monster5’s WIP “Mech” sculpt revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Acolorfulmonster’s “Glacier” Chimeron resin figures for Novelty Haus…
Acolorfulmonster has teamed up with Baltimore’s Novelty Haus for the debut of his latest resin kaiju beast, the Chimeron! Entitled the “Glacier” edition, the initial run has been cast in a mix of clear blue and white parts, standing at an impressive 6″ tall with 4 points of articulation at the head, waist and arms. LimitedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Acolorfulmonster’s “Glacier” Chimeron resin figures for Novelty Haus…”
MAN-E-NEWS// WAR ON PREHIS’ Death Drone from Goodleg Toys…
“War on Prehis rages on. Merciless. Endless. Without remorse… The abominable face of Death on this godforsaken planet has taken another lethal form: Death Drones, raiding patrols of the infamous Skull Squad – leaving a path of annihilation wherever they go…” The fine chaps over at Goodleg Toys are proud to present the third figureContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// WAR ON PREHIS’ Death Drone from Goodleg Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Spy Monkey x Ersico’s Weaponeers of Monkaa customs for the Power Con ’13 Charity Auction…
Every year Spy Monkey Creations have been kind enough to donate a few of their custom MOTUC weapons for the Power-Con Charity Auction… Well this year’s a little different, as the guys have teamed up with Glyos painter extraordinaire Ersico for a custom MOTU-inspired run of Weaponers of Monkaa figures! Limited to just 4 one-offContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Spy Monkey x Ersico’s Weaponeers of Monkaa customs for the Power Con ’13 Charity Auction…”
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