Hot on the heals of our Puppet Muscles coverage yesterday, we bring you the second release Bigmantoys will have up for grabs later this week… the Fake Baron keshi! Produced in conjunction with Awesome Toy’s ongoing “Artist Series”, the M.U.S.C.L.E-esque piece has been digitally sculpted by BMT’s Lee Burbridge based on the pachi Red BaronContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Fake Baron keshi from Bigmantoys x Awesome Toy…”
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MAN-E-NEWS// The “Tokyo” Jinmenken sofubi from Awesome Toy…
As promised in our coverage of the “Amazing Fake Baron” over the weekend, we can now bring you details of Awesome Toy‘s latest release, the “Tokyo” Jinmenken sofubi! Featuring both “Human Face” and “Skull” designs this time around, the 8″ tall, 2-part homage to one of Japan’s creepiest urban legends has been produced in a brightContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Tokyo” Jinmenken sofubi from Awesome Toy…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Amazing Fake Baron” sofubi micro-run from Awesome Toy…
Whilst the guys over at Awesome Toy unfortunately ran out of time before they could send any exclusives over for NYCC ’15 this week, they’ve decided to celebrate the legendary convention with one of the releases they had planned… presenting the “Amazing Fake Baron” micro-run! Inspired by Poppy’s Spiderman sofubi from the 70’s, the figureContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Amazing Fake Baron” sofubi micro-run from Awesome Toy…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Wrong Gallery’s TTF ’15 exclusive “Awesome TV” and “Skull Jinmenken” sofubi from Awesome Toy…
Awesome Toy has just announced that they’ll be teaming up with Wrong Gallery for the release of 2 exclusives at Taipei Toy Festival ’15 this weekend! First up, we have the return of the “Awesome TV”. Standing at around 3″ cubed, the DIY/custom orientated figure has been produced in a GID soft vinyl this time around, comingContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Wrong Gallery’s TTF ’15 exclusive “Awesome TV” and “Skull Jinmenken” sofubi from Awesome Toy…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Cytron” Galaxy Commander sofubi from Awesome Toy x Skullmark…
Following the release of Commander Baron last month, Awesome Toy have once again teamed up with fellow Hong Kong-based sofubi producer Skullmark for the release of another “Galaxy Commander” mash-up… presenting Cytron! Heavily inspired by Battlestar Galactica’s infamous Cylons, the figure features a standard GC body with an all-new cycloptic robot head. Produced in a Japanese softContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Cytron” Galaxy Commander sofubi from Awesome Toy x Skullmark…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Artist Collection” Fake Baron keshi from Bigmantoys x Awesome Toy…
As promised earlier, we bring you yet more news from Awesome Toy today, as the Hong Kong-based toy producer introduces one of a series of figures from their recently announced “Artist Collection”… the “FAKE BARON” keshi from Bigmantoys! Drawing inspiration from the classic era of mini figures, the M.U.S.L.E-esque piece has been digitally sculpted byContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Artist Collection” Fake Baron keshi from Bigmantoys x Awesome Toy…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The SLAVExONE x Awesome Toy “Loch Ness Monster” painted run announced…
Following the success of their FAKE BARON Battle Set a couple of months back, Awesome Toy have once again teamed up with SLAVExONE for a special painted run of Loch Ness Monster sofubi! Inspired by easily the most obscure and hard to obtain figure from the iconic Stretch Armstrong line – the Stretch Serpent – theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The SLAVExONE x Awesome Toy “Loch Ness Monster” painted run announced…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Awesome Toy’s new “Fake Spectreman” sofubi test pulls revealed…
Originally teased right here at the beginning of July, the second round of Fake Spectreman figures from Awesome Toy have just been revealed in final test-pull form! With the ongoing series based on pachi (bootleg) renditions of P Productions’ classic tokusatsu character Spectreman, these 2 new versions have been inspired by a little known Brazilian comic,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Awesome Toy’s new “Fake Spectreman” sofubi test pulls revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Fake Commander” stand alone release from Skullmark x Awesome Toy…
Originally offered up as part of the Fake Baron “Episode 2” Battle Set release a couple of weeks back, the stunning “Fake Commander” from Skullmark and Awesome Toy is now up for grabs as a standalone figure! Featuring the all-new body design from Skullmark’s ongoing “Galaxy Commander” line, the piece rather ingeniously has a newContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Fake Commander” stand alone release from Skullmark x Awesome Toy…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Awesome Toy x Skullmark’s “BLACK BARON Vs. COMMANDER BARON” Battle Set…
Awesome Toy are proud to announce the second “episode” in their ongoing collaborative series, teaming up with Skullmark for the “BLACK BARON Vs. COMMANDER BARON” Battle Set! This time around featuring just 2 protagonists, the set comes complete with a Fake Baron painted by Skullmark in colors inspired by Tetsujin 28’s Black Ox alongside aContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Awesome Toy x Skullmark’s “BLACK BARON Vs. COMMANDER BARON” Battle Set…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Black” Awesome TV sofubi from Awesome Toy…
Hot on the heals of our exclusive announcement last week, the guys over at Awesome Toy are proud to reveal that their “Awesome TV” is now up for grabs online! Inspired by the Indie Toy scene’s extensive selection of “platform” toys – figures that can be customised – the vintage-styled soft vinyl TV has been fitted withContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Black” Awesome TV sofubi from Awesome Toy…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Awesome Toy’s “Awesome TV” sofubi platform toy announced…
The guys over at Awesome Toy are proud to present something a little different to their current roster of super robots, kaiju and retro-themed figures… introducing the Awesome TV! Inspired by the Indie Toy scene’s extensive selection of “platform” toys – figures that can be customised – the vintage-styled TV’s unique take on the ideaContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Awesome Toy’s “Awesome TV” sofubi platform toy announced…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Awesome Toy’s Fake Spectreman #5 wax prototype revealed…
Having had success with the first 2 waves of Fake Spectreman releases mid-last year, Awesome Toy are proud to announce that a fifth variant will be heading into production next week! With the series based on pachi (bootleg) renditions of P Productions’ classic tokusatsu character Spectreman, this new version has been inspired by a little known BrazilianContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Awesome Toy’s Fake Spectreman #5 wax prototype revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Awesome Toy x Slave One’s “FAKE BARON Vs. Duo Gero” Battle Set…
Originally teased here a couple of weeks back, we can now bring you details of Awesome Toy‘s first “Battle Set” in-full… FAKE BARON Vs. Duo Gero! For those that missed our first post, the guys kindly share a little background about the project… “Imagine Fake Baron is a real tv show, whereby in each episode Fake Baron willContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Awesome Toy x Slave One’s “FAKE BARON Vs. Duo Gero” Battle Set…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Loch Ness Monster “1st Painted Edition” sofubi from Awesome Toy…
Hot on the heals of the limited “Gree Ness Vs. Ness Solo” Design Fiesta 41 release over the weekend, the guys over at Awesome Toy are proud to reveal that their Loch Ness Monster sofubi is now finally available in it’s first official painted colorway! Inspired by easily the most obscure and hard to obtain figureContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Loch Ness Monster “1st Painted Edition” sofubi from Awesome Toy…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Gree Ness Vs. Ness Solo” Limited Duel Set from Awesome Toy…
Whilst the guys at Awesome Toy unfortunately won’t be making it over to Design Fiesta 41 this weekend, they’ve decided to offer up something a little special instead… the “Gree Ness Vs. Ness Solo” Limited Duel Set! Marking the first painted release of Awesome Toy’s tribute to Kenner’s infamous Loch Ness Stretch Monster, the 4″ tall figure haveContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Gree Ness Vs. Ness Solo” Limited Duel Set from Awesome Toy…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Awesome Toy x Slave One’s “FAKE BARON Vs. Duo Gero” Battle Packs announced…
Originally announced back in January, the first release in Awesome Toy‘s FAKE BARON Battle Pack series – FAKE BARON Vs. Duo Gero – is finally set for release this week! For those that missed our original post, the guys kindly share a little background about the project… “Imagine Fake Baron is a real tv show, wherebyContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Awesome Toy x Slave One’s “FAKE BARON Vs. Duo Gero” Battle Packs announced…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The ToyCon UK exclusive “Kikaida Baron” one-off sofubi from Awesome Toy…
With the Fake Spectreman prototypes, “Kyorochan” Diatryma and Nude Baron customs already tucked firmly under their belt, the guys behind Awesome Toy are proud to present the final ToyCon UK exclusive they’ll have up for grabs this weekend… the Kikaida Baron one-off! Inspired by classic vintage pachi (bootleg) Kaikaida sofubi, the 9″ tall FAKE BARON has beenContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The ToyCon UK exclusive “Kikaida Baron” one-off sofubi from Awesome Toy…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Naked Baron” and “Armored Baron” sofubi from Awesome Toy…
As if the “Kyorochan” Diatryma custom and Fake Spectreman prototypes revealed just yesterday weren’t enough, the guys over at Awesome Toy have revealed yet another piece that’ll be winging it’s way over to ToyCon UK this week, the hilarious “Naked Baron” one-off! Originally painted for fun way back last year before FAKE BARON’s official release, the flesh-tonedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Naked Baron” and “Armored Baron” sofubi from Awesome Toy…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Kaijumonster’s Toycon UK exclusive Diatryma “Kyorochan” and “Spectreman” prototypes from Awesome Toy…
Following the success of their DCC exclusive “Vamp Baron” micro-run (check it here), the guys behind Awesome Toy have once again teamed up with Kaijumonster for another round of EU con exclusives, this time taking on the UK’s ToyCon! First up, we have a one-off Hukkokudo x Grumble Toy “Kyorochan” Diatryma custom. Produced in a bright yellowContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Kaijumonster’s Toycon UK exclusive Diatryma “Kyorochan” and “Spectreman” prototypes from Awesome Toy…”
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