Japan-based sofubi producer Brian Bunting has just revealed that he will be expanding his Galaxy People line with its very first vehicle soon… presenting the Cephalopod! Created for use with the standard 4.5″ tall GP figures, the stunning squid-like contraption appears to come in 2 parts, featuring a compatible 1″ hole in the top thatContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Galaxy People’s “Cephalopod” vehicle revealed…”
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MAN-E-NEWS// Devils Head Productions’ “Apalala” sofubi prototype teased…
“The ‘Ta fang hsi-yu chi’ by Hsuan-tsang (a Chinese scholar who wrote about India) tells the story of Apalala. Kasyapa Buddha was a man with the power to control the weather. He did so by controlling the evil dragons that possessed the power to bring storms. In return for his good will in controlling theseContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Devils Head Productions’ “Apalala” sofubi prototype teased…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Any Old Ion’s “Bullet Agate” and “Emme Power” sofubi prototypes revealed…
Having had continued success with their debut “Ion Men” sofubi, the team behind Any Old Ion (AOI) Toys have started work on a follow-up release, the “Bullet Agate” and “Emme Power” Roller Derby Girls! Born out of a love for the hugely popular high-impact sport – and as a nod to the powerful women whoContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Any Old Ion’s “Bullet Agate” and “Emme Power” sofubi prototypes revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Manny Daggers’ “Spaceman Parasite” resin figure teased…
LA-based Manny Daggers is set to become the latest tattoo artist to move into the world of toys, as he proudly introduces the prototype for his first resin figure, the awesome Spaceman Parasite! Designed and hand sculpted by Manny, the rather unfortunate astronaut stands at around 5″ tall, featuring articulation in both arms plus aContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Manny Daggers’ “Spaceman Parasite” resin figure teased…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Paul Kaiju’s Biter Fish “tub toy” sofubi proto revealed…
Paul Kaiju has just unveiled a finished clay prototype for a beast that we reckon’ll prove more than a match for Atlantean-terror King Jinx, the jaw-dropping Biter Fish! Whilst little is known about the figure at present, it would appear that the mini-mid sized figure has been inspired by vintage “tub toys” (toys that can be played inContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Paul Kaiju’s Biter Fish “tub toy” sofubi proto revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Max Toy Co’s “Max Boy” sofubi proto revealed…
Mark Nagata over at Max Toy Co is proud to reveal his latest sofubi prototype in full, the adorable Max Boy! A loving tribute to Mark’s son Max, as well as iconic Japanese mascot figures such as Sony Boy, the stunning sofubi mini has been sculpted by none other than Makino-san of TTToy, standing at aroundContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Max Toy Co’s “Max Boy” sofubi proto revealed…”
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