MAN-E-NEWS// Fig-Lab’s “Uamouflage” Real Uamou exclusive…

Datadub over at Fig-Lab has just revealed the latest slab of must-have sofubi to hit the Fig-X store, the “Uamouflage” RealUamou from Real x Head and Uamou! Originally making an appearance at NYCC back in October, this new version has been cast in a black soft vinyl, coming in an exclusive mix of red, grey andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Fig-Lab’s “Uamouflage” Real Uamou exclusive…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Goto-san painted Finger5 sofubi micros from Fig-Lab…

Following a trip to the king of kaiju sprays last week, Datadub over at Fig-Lab is very proud to present a very limited run of Goto-san painted Finger5 sofubi! Cast in a super-bright GID soft vinyl, the batch has been narrowed down to just the Uncle Biter, Baby Hell and MonstreApe designs, each hit with Goto’s magicalContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Goto-san painted Finger5 sofubi micros from Fig-Lab…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Tsubu-Tsubu Fingers from Fig-Lab…

Datadub over at Fig-Lab has just loaded the Fig-X store with yet another Finger5 micro run, the Tsubu-Tsubu Fingers! Cast in a red soft vinyl this time around, the Henshin Cyborg inspired release has been limited to just 4 designs; the Phyre Pheyden, Biterborg Ace, Suckborg 9 and Mirrore Ape, each coming with a number ofContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Tsubu-Tsubu Fingers from Fig-Lab…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Fig-Lab’s Finger Five sofubi blanks available now…

Joining the tokusatsu inspired Finger Five sofubi (posted here), Fig-Lab have just released a whole host of unpainted sets in the Fix-X store! Featuring all 5 designs from Paul Kaiju, Monstrehero, Sucklord, Lamour Supreme and Onell, the sets are currently available in chocolate brown, black, GID and hot pink soft vinyl. Coming in at a wallet friendly 5,000yenContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Fig-Lab’s Finger Five sofubi blanks available now…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Fig-Lab’s tokusatsu inspired Finger Five set…

Debuting at Design Fiesta 38 over the weekend, it would appear that Fig-Lab‘s tokusatsu inspired Finger Five sofubi will be getting a general release soon! Featuring all 5 designs from Paul Kaiju, Monstrehero, Sucklord, Lamour Supreme and Onell, each has been given a makeover based on a different show, including the pictured Barom One “BiterContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Fig-Lab’s tokusatsu inspired Finger Five set…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The SDCC exclusive “TOOTI-FROOTI” Finger5 from Fig-Lab…

Fresh from the ‘Solid‘ blank white release a couple of weeks back, Datadub over at Fig-Lab readies the latest batch of unpainted Finger 5 sofubis… presenting the “TOOTI-FROOTI” edition! Due to go on sale at SDCC next week, the five finger puppets, based on iconic characters from Paul Kaiju, Lamour Supreme, Matt Doughty, Sucklord and MonstreContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The SDCC exclusive “TOOTI-FROOTI” Finger5 from Fig-Lab…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Solid (as a rock) Finger Five from Fig-Lab…

Having already featured numerous painted versions to instant sell-out success, Datadub’s newly opened Fig-X store is now proudly stocking the Finger Five set in a blank ‘virgin white’ soft vinyl! Created by Datadub’s own Fig-Lab imprint, the highly desirable sofubi minis feature signature characters from some of the art toy scene’s finest including Paul Kaiju,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Solid (as a rock) Finger Five from Fig-Lab…”

MAN-E-UPDATE// The NIBBLERS from The Tarantulas x Fig-Lab…

Unfortunately it would appear that since pushing out the NIBBLERS “artist series” release to avoid SDCC, The Tarantulas and Fig-Lab have decided to forgo the drop until after NYCC as well (which promises to be HUGE this year), with a planned launch for sometime in November… With the line-up of artists confirmed (including a fewContinue reading “MAN-E-UPDATE// The NIBBLERS from The Tarantulas x Fig-Lab…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The NIBBLERS project from The Tarantulas x Fig-Lab…

After several weeks of teasers, The Tarantulas have finally been able to provide some solid information on their upcoming NIBBLERS project with Fig-Lab… During the last run of unpainted white Real x Nibblers earlier in the year, The Tarantulas held a few back to give to Fig-Lab’s Datadub, who has in turn passed them outContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The NIBBLERS project from The Tarantulas x Fig-Lab…”

MAN-E-NEWS// New “Nibbler” teasers from The Tarantulas…

Joining the teaser we posted a couple of weeks back (pictured bottom right), The Tarantulas has revealed another two images from their forthcoming Nibblers collaboration with Fig-Lab. Unfortunately, we still have no hard details on the project, but from what we can glean from the photo’s tags, this is likely to be some sort ofContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// New “Nibbler” teasers from The Tarantulas…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Tarantulas x Fig-Lab NIBBLERS teaser…

Following the reveal of the upcoming Fig-Lab x The Tarantulas NIBBLERS release (find out more here), The Tarantulas released the above tentative image over the weekend. Featuring the eye indent similar to the standard Nibbler sofubi, the figure appears to be coming in an unorthodox (for The Tarantulas) mix of neon blue/pink sprays and glitter!Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Tarantulas x Fig-Lab NIBBLERS teaser…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Finger Five Series 1 from Fig-Lab coming soon…

Revealed way back at the end of January, Fig-Lab’s  much talked about “Finger Five” Series 1 is finally ready for worldwide release! One of the most unique art toy project’s we’ve seen to date, the mini-series features five 1.5″ sofubi ‘finger puppet’ style figures designed by some of the scene’s biggest characters- Paul Kaiju, Suckadelic, MonstreHero,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Finger Five Series 1 from Fig-Lab coming soon…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The new “Nibblers” teaser from The Tarantulas…

Fresh from the release ‘The Space Pirate of Fishtank Castle’ last month, The Tarantulas have cleared the Fishtank Castle store in preparation for a very special project next month. All we can garner so far from the new shop banner is that the new release will be featuring The Tarantula’s signature Nibbler character in a collaborationContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The new “Nibblers” teaser from The Tarantulas…”

MAN-E-FEATURE// An interview with Nibbler creator The Tarantulas…

Creators of the Nibbler, one of the art toy community’s most highly desired figures, The Tarantulas are about to celebrate their fifth year in the scene. Working with the likes of Onell Design, Real x Head, Triclops Studio and more recently A Little Stranger, The Tarantulas’ ever elusive Nibbler has taken on a number ofContinue reading “MAN-E-FEATURE// An interview with Nibbler creator The Tarantulas…”