Joining the previously revealed Android, Night Gamer and Skulloctopus customs, Bob Conge aka Plaseebo kindly shares details of the latest piece to be revealed for FOE’s upcoming “Creatures” group show… the Slugaphant! A one of a kind mash-up featuring Paul Kaiju’s Boss Carrion and the Plaseebo Slug body, the clear cast soft vinyl/resin mash-up features a headContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Plaseebo’s Slugaphant for FOE’s “Creatures” show…”
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MAN-E-NEWS// UME Toys’ ScamWave test pull revealed…
Originally teased here last week, Richard Page over at UME Toys has just revealed the first test-pull of ScamWave… and it’s EPIC! A re-make of Rich’s incredible one-off Soundwave sculpt created last year (check him out here), the new version features a tighter, chunkier design than it’s predecessor, standing at around 7.5″ tall and nowContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// UME Toys’ ScamWave test pull revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// One-off Vertebrata customs and more from BLObPUS…
The mighty BLObPUS turns his hand to yet more Paul Kaiju sofubi, proudly presenting the beautiful pair of Vertebratas you see above! Receiving stunning all-over metallic sprays in artist’s unmistakable style, the 9″ tall stunners are being offered up via lottery through the BLObPUS blog right here. Priced at 25,000yen each (approx. $253), interested partiesContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// One-off Vertebrata customs and more from BLObPUS…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Plaseebo’s Pink/Blue Skulloctopus and Isotope Night Gamer for FOE’s “Creatures” show…
Joining the previously featured custom Android, Bob Conge aka Plaseebo comes with his latest 2 pieces for FOE‘s upcoming “Creatures” show! First up we have the Isotope Night Gamer… The latest iteration of Conge’s bulb headed sofubi, the teal cast soft vinyl figure has been modified with 5 colour changing motion activated LED units, dolls eye insertsContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Plaseebo’s Pink/Blue Skulloctopus and Isotope Night Gamer for FOE’s “Creatures” show…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Mark Nagata’s Neon Alien Xam for More Than Sunshine’s Toy Burst group show…
With More Than Sunshine‘s latest group show “Toy Burst” opening earlier this month, the guys at the Florida-based gallery are proud to announce that the remaining pieces have just been put online! Featuring a dazzling array of customs, bootlegs and original figures, we’ve decided to shine the spotlight on our favourite piece, the amazing NeonContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Mark Nagata’s Neon Alien Xam for More Than Sunshine’s Toy Burst group show…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Splurrt previews for Stanger Factory’s Lost Worlds show…
With Stranger Factory‘s highly anticipated Lost Worlds opening it’s doors this Friday, August 2nd, Joe Merril aka Splurrt has been kind enough to reveal a few of the 20 one-offs that he’s created for the show. Featuring a stunning mix of au naturale-style Usir mash-ups, googly eyed Cadaver Kids and neon metallic Apex Digglers, Splurrt’sContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Splurrt previews for Stanger Factory’s Lost Worlds show…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Plaseebo’s Mummy Julius for the Julius Toy Art Show…
Marking Paul Smith’s iconic mascot Julius’ leap into 3D vinyl form, Toy Art Gallery will play host to a number of customs from the art toy/low brow scene’s finest next month, the latest to be revealed coming from none other than Bob Conge aka Plaseebo… Entitled Mummy Julius, the rather macabre take on the super-cuteContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Plaseebo’s Mummy Julius for the Julius Toy Art Show…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Selina Briggs’ Candyskull Jellybots for the Robot Art Show…
Fresh from the success of the Luchabots a couple of weeks back, Selina Briggs of the Jelly Empire is proud to present the latest iteration of her popular resin minis… introducing the Candyskull Jellybots! Created for the Art of Toys‘ upcoming Robot Art Show, the pair of one of customs have been cast by ArgonautContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Selina Briggs’ Candyskull Jellybots for the Robot Art Show…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The UME Toys post-Cardiff Tattoo and Toy Con sale…
Joining our massive Disarticulator sale last night, Richard Page over at UME Toys is the latest to make his huge selection of Cardiff Tattoo and Toy Con exclusives available online! Featuring the previously posted Suki Shrunken Heads, custom Boneheads, “Jelly” Jasons, various Ditas, plus the newly released Brandon the Crow, there really is something forContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The UME Toys post-Cardiff Tattoo and Toy Con sale…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Cuddlehard: Submission edition from turboPISTOLA…
Our good friend turboPISTOLA brings out the gimp for his latest batch of custom OMFG Cuddlehards, as he proudly presents the “Submission” edition! Limited to just 15 pieces this time around, each PVC mini figure has been kitted out with a ball gags complete with little leather straps and metal studs. Up for grabs blind-bagged,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Cuddlehard: Submission edition from turboPISTOLA…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Dragatomi SDCC exclusive “Blue Moon” Warui Inu from Plaseebo x Kaiju Coup…
Joining the recently posted Magma Night Gamer and Pink/Blue Skulloctopus customs, Bob Conge aka Plaseebo kindly shares details of yet another piece to grace the Dragatomi SDCC booth next week, the “Blue Moon” Warui Inu sofubi! Limited to just 1 unique piece this time around, Conge has tackled Kaiju Coup’s super-creepy hound with flair, replacingContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Dragatomi SDCC exclusive “Blue Moon” Warui Inu from Plaseebo x Kaiju Coup…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The MO-TU-FACE custom MOTUKO sofubi from Rampage Toys…
It’s not often that we share private commissions from our own collection, but upon seeing the incredible custom MOTUKO Rampage Toys‘ Jon Malmstedt whipped up for us, we simply had to show you guys! Using the blank black NYCC version of Lamour Supreme’s highly sought after sofubi, we decided to stay in keeping with theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The MO-TU-FACE custom MOTUKO sofubi from Rampage Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The DKE SDCC exclusive Mansons of the Universe from Skinner…
Previewed here a couple of weeks back, Skinner‘s latest foray into the world of custom bootlegs, the Mansons of the Universe, has finally been revealed in full! Unlike previously thought, each of the edition of 50 figures has been created using actual vintage 5.5″ toys instead of resin castings- resulting in the diverse range ofContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The DKE SDCC exclusive Mansons of the Universe from Skinner…”
MAN-E-NEWS// MAN-E-NEWS// The Dragatomi SDCC exclusive “Skulloctopus From Outer Space” one-off customs from Plaseebo…
Hot off the heals of the “MAGMA” Night Gamer we featured yesterday, Bob Conge aka Plaseebo kindly introduces us to another pair of customs that will be making an appearance at Dragatomi‘s SDCC booth next week… the Pink and Blue Skulloctopus’ From Outer Space! Cast in crystal clear vinyl with c-thru sprays from Plaseebo, the duoContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// MAN-E-NEWS// The Dragatomi SDCC exclusive “Skulloctopus From Outer Space” one-off customs from Plaseebo…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Dragatomi SDCC exclusive “MAGMA” Night Gamer from Plaseebo…
Bob Conge aka Plaseebo has teamed up with Dragatomi for a number of SDCC exclusive custom releases, the first of which coming in the form of this gorgeous “MAGMA” Night Gamer sofubi… Cast in a dark black soft vinyl with firey orange and yellow sprays, the one-off piece has been fitted with the artist’s signature clearContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Dragatomi SDCC exclusive “MAGMA” Night Gamer from Plaseebo…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Jelly Empire Luchabots from Selina Briggs…
The Jelly Empire‘s Selina Briggs kindly shares details of her latest run of Jelly Bot resins, the ready-to-rumble Luchabots! Kicking things off in style, Selina will be holding a wrestling tournament for the 6 new custom designs, whereby fans can decide the winners of each fight by voting through the Jelly Empire Facebook page rightContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Jelly Empire Luchabots from Selina Briggs…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Sector 8 Megara micro run from Butcherbrand…
Fresh from their appearance at Toy Mafia last week, Butcherbrand’s Megara sofubi minis are back for another painted micro-run! Entitled ‘Sector 8’, the little kaiju turtles have been cast in a retina melting hot pink soft vinyl, coming with a number of metallic ‘n kandy sprays and signature black rub. Limited to just 5 thisContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Sector 8 Megara micro run from Butcherbrand…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The RAMPAGE Killer Krampus sofubi from Krotpong x Rampage Toys…
Created just in time for the monster Splurrt x Blobpus show this coming Friday, July 5th, Jon Malmstedt over at Rampage Toys is proud to present his latest custom collaboration… taking on Krotpong’s devilishly good Krampus sofubi! Based on the infamous horned ‘baby snatcher’ taken from German folklore, the latest run has been cast inContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The RAMPAGE Killer Krampus sofubi from Krotpong x Rampage Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// LOCALS ONLY Show at the newly opened Monster Kolor Studios…
Tripple threat, GUUMON, Mechavirus and Buildbots kick things off with a bang at the newly opened Monster Kolor Studios, as they proudly present the space’s first ever show… LOCALS ONLY! Featuring a swathe of one-off and custom pieces from the highly talented East Coast Triad, each of course showcasing the dizzying array of metallics, c-thrus,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// LOCALS ONLY Show at the newly opened Monster Kolor Studios…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The MANBORG custom bootleg from Goodleg Toys…
The fine chaps over at Goodleg Toys kindly share details of their latest custom bootleg release… the mighty MANBORG! Based on the lead protagonist of 2012’s cult B-movie hit, the guy’s first ever 3.75″ figure was created with the help of the official Manborg fan page, featuring a vintage kit-bashed body with some extensive re-sculptingContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The MANBORG custom bootleg from Goodleg Toys…”
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