Tattoo-come-toy artist Joe Trucker of Snatch Punch will be unleashing a number of exclusives at Designer Con ’15 next week (including, fingers crossed, the debut of an all-new figure), the first to be revealed coming in the form of this special “Brush Only” micro-run of Bostyrants from Tru Slithers! Designed by Joe, sculpted by Grizlli Atom akaContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The DCon ’15 exclusive “Brush Only” Bostyrant sofubi from Truslithers x Snatch Punch…”
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MAN-E-NEWS// The Mummy YouZha with Sarcophagus from Plaseebo x Kearjun…
Bob Conge aka Plaseebo is proud to present second in a series of one of a kind customs based on Chinese artist Kerjun’s debut vinyl figure, the Mummy YouZha with Sarcophagus! Standing at around 8″ tall and coming with 5 points of articulation, the gruesome looking zombie has been wrapped in Plaeebo’s signature mummy cloth, coming completeContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Mummy YouZha with Sarcophagus from Plaseebo x Kearjun…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Plaseebo’s “Robot Tank” one-off for the Rampage Studios Halloween Group Show…
Following our brief look at the “Mummy” Gnaw-X last week, Bob Conge aka Plaseebo has revealed yet another custom toy he’ll have up for grabs at the Rampage Studios Group Show later this week, proudly presenting the Robot Tank! A one of a kind mash-up of a new Plaseebo hand cast resin robot head on aContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Plaseebo’s “Robot Tank” one-off for the Rampage Studios Halloween Group Show…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Rampage Studios’ “Halloween 2015” group show announced…
With arguably the toy world’s biggest holiday coming up in just over a week’s time, Rampage Toys‘ Jon Malmstedt will be celebrating in style with the announcement of a HUGE group show at Rampage Studios! Set to feature some of the biggest artists from the world of sofubi, revealed works so far include a batch ofContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Rampage Studios’ “Halloween 2015” group show announced…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Plaseebo’s 10th Anniversary “Plaseebo Mummy #2″…
Continuing his 10th Anniversary celebrations this week, Bob Conge of Plaseebo fame comes with the second instalment in his new Plaseebo Mummy series! Standing at around 7″ tall, the creepy figure has been cast in a never before offered blue glow-in-the-dark vinyl, coming with a detail hugging black wash, swirled orange glass inset eyes, anContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Plaseebo’s 10th Anniversary “Plaseebo Mummy #2″…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “2-Faced Night Gamer” custom from K-Bo Cuts x Plaseebo…
Bob Conge aka Plaseebo is proud to unveil his first collaboration with fellow toy customiser K-Bo Cuts (Tru Slithers), the 2-Faced Night Gamer! A one-of-a-kind custom based on Plaseebo’s signature soft vinyl platform, the 6.5″ tall figure has been beautifully re-sculpted by K-Bo, featuring the artist’s signature dual-face monster design that reveals the Gamer’s “alter ego”Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “2-Faced Night Gamer” custom from K-Bo Cuts x Plaseebo…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Gravy Toys at the Clutter Magazine NYCC ’15 booth…
Whilst Bwana Spoons’ Gravy Toys have unfortunately forgone holding their own booth at NYCC ’15 this year, we can take solace in the fact that they’ll be making an appearance at the Clutter Magazine booth over the event’s 4 day stretch! Featuring a huge selection of both toys and art including Suns of Brodarr NYCC blindContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Gravy Toys at the Clutter Magazine NYCC ’15 booth…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Toy Tokyo’s NYCC ’15 exclusive “Modzilla” one-off sofubi from Ron English…
Popaganda‘s Ron English has just revealed that he’ll be teaming up with Toy Tokyo for a special round of NYCC ’15 exclusive Modzilla sofubi! Standing at a monstrous 13″ tall and featuring a whopping 20 parts – including removable Rabbbit and Bunnny figures – the figure has been produced by Toy Art Gallery in a JapaneseContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Toy Tokyo’s NYCC ’15 exclusive “Modzilla” one-off sofubi from Ron English…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Electric Uncle” Marshmallow Uncle custom from Plaseebo…
Bob Conge of Plaseebo is proud to reveal that he will be taking part in Angel Abby and Blackseed‘s upcoming Marshmallow Uncle Group Show next week, coming with the rather sweet looking entry you see above! Dubbed “Electric Uncle”, the Stay Puft inspired custom figure has been produced in a GID vinyl, coming with redContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Electric Uncle” Marshmallow Uncle custom from Plaseebo…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Mai Nagamoto x Rampage Toys’ custom “Cyclops Dinos” sofubi set…
Whilst most of the stock that went up as part of Rampage Toys‘ latest sale has quickly sold out, there is one little gem that still remains, the gorgeous custom “Cyclops Dinos” set from Mai Nagamoto that you see above! Known for her toy work with both T9G and Uamou and of course for her recentlyContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Mai Nagamoto x Rampage Toys’ custom “Cyclops Dinos” sofubi set…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Dante’s Inferno” YouZha custom from Plaseebo…
Bob Conge aka Plaseebo is proud to reveal that he’ll be unleashing a number of one-off customs over the next few months based on Kearjun‘s highly popular YouZha vinyl figure, the first coming in the form of the “Dante’s Inferno” piece you see above! Standing at around 8″ tall and featuring 5 points of articulation,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Dante’s Inferno” YouZha custom from Plaseebo…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Blackseed x Angel Abby “Marsmallow Uncle” custom show at Wrong Gallery Taipei…
Previously featured here a few weeks back, we can now finally reveal that Blackseed‘s “Marshmallow Uncle” will be debuting next month as part of a custom group show at the Wrong Gallery Taipei! Designed and digitally sculpted by Blackseed’s Kenneth Tang and produced by Angel Abby, the stunning figure has been heavily inspired by Ghostbusters’ Stay PuftContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Blackseed x Angel Abby “Marsmallow Uncle” custom show at Wrong Gallery Taipei…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Toy Art Gallery’s “Famous Last Words” show now online…
Sadly marking the end of an era for the legendary Toy Art Gallery, the rather apt final farewell to their physical shop space, the “Famous Last Words” group show, is now available to view and purchase online. Featuring a whole slew of custom toys, micro runs and original art from some of the galleries long-timeContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Toy Art Gallery’s “Famous Last Words” show now online…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The one-off custom resin “Mania Balls” from turboPISTOLA…
Debuting in keshi form late last month, the Mania Balls from turboPISTOLA have returned for their first hand painted resin release! Limited to just 2 unique pieces, the Madball-style figures stand at an authentically scaled 3.5″ tall, coming hand cast in resin and treated to layers of acrylic detailing and detail hugging washes. Currently residing inContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The one-off custom resin “Mania Balls” from turboPISTOLA…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Tru:Tek’s “Fu Manchooze” Oozeball micro-run for the “Soft Vinyl Mayhem” group show…
As promised in our recent reveal of the custom “Frank” Oozeball (check it here), we’re very proud to share the second entry our very own Tru:Tek will be exhibiting at Bad Teeth Comics‘ upcoming “Soft Vinyl Mayhem” group show in Brisbane next month… presenting the “Fu Manchooze” Oozeball micro-run! Inspired by the silver screen’s classic “Fu-Manchu” beard –Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Tru:Tek’s “Fu Manchooze” Oozeball micro-run for the “Soft Vinyl Mayhem” group show…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Tru:Tek’s one-off “Frank” Oozeball sofubi for the “Soft Vinyl Mayhem” group show…
The Disarticulators‘ Tru:Tek is proud to reveal that he’ll be taking part in Australia’s first ever dedicated sofubi show “Soft Vinyl Mayhem” next month, with his first entry to be revealed coming in the form of the one-off “Frank” Oozeball you see above! Inspired by Hell Raiser’s regenerating protagonist of the same name, the figure –Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Tru:Tek’s one-off “Frank” Oozeball sofubi for the “Soft Vinyl Mayhem” group show…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The custom Angel Abby x Blackseed “Marshmallow Uncle” sofubi from Joe Whiteford…
We’ve got a bit of a double post here, as not only can we (partially!) reveal the latest collaborative sofubi from Angel Abby and Blackseed – Marshmallow Uncle – but we can also share the very first custom of the toy from none other than Joe Whiteford! Teased in a recent article with FACE magazine (picturedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The custom Angel Abby x Blackseed “Marshmallow Uncle” sofubi from Joe Whiteford…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Frozen 666” custom sofubi from Plaseebo…
Bob Conge aka Plaseebo is proud to introduce his latest one-off custom, the Frozen 666! Taking on Frank Mysterio’s Anticristo 666 sofubi, the 7″ tall piece has been produced in clear blue soft vinyl, coming with blue to white to clear fade sprays, 5 inset dolls eyes, glow in the dark “gel organ” inserts, plusContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Frozen 666” custom sofubi from Plaseebo…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Paul Kaiju’s t-shirt and custom toy release at Mishka LA announced…
Paul Kaiju has just revealed that he’ll be taking over apparel brand Mishka‘s LA-based store next weekend for a special t-shirt and toy release! Featuring the Devilman-inspired Mockbat shirt design you see above, the must have garm is set to be joined by a whole slew of one-off custom sofubi from Paul’s extensive line-up ofContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Paul Kaiju’s t-shirt and custom toy release at Mishka LA announced…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Kearjun x Secret Demon Services’ “Pinky Punky” YouZha micro-run revealed…
Hot on the heals of Krotpong’s offering last week (check it here if you haven’t already), Secret Demon Services is the latest artist to reveal his YouZha micro-run, proudly presenting the “Pinky Punky” edition! Sculpted and produced by China-based toy artist Kearjun, the loving homage to Fulci’s cult horror flick Zombi stands at around 8″Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Kearjun x Secret Demon Services’ “Pinky Punky” YouZha micro-run revealed…”
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