MAN-E-NEWS// Urban Vinyl Daily’s DCon ’15 exclusive “Tripus” micro-run from Obsessed Panda…

The guys over at toy blog Urban Vinyl Daily will once again be hosting a booth at Designer Con stuffed to the brim with exclusives from right across the spectrum of art toys, the first to be revealed coming in the form of a stunning “Tripus” micro-run from Obsessed Panda! Standing at around 10″ of Japanese softContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Urban Vinyl Daily’s DCon ’15 exclusive “Tripus” micro-run from Obsessed Panda…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The DCon ’15 exclusive “Skull God Dude” keshi set from Nama Niku x Barely Human…

Originally making its debut at the Gravy Mini Shop and Gallery a couple of months back, the awesome “Skull God Dude” custom keshi from Nama Niku and Barely Human’s John Black will be making a return just in time for DCon ’15! Meticulously kit-bashed and re-sculpted by Nama using a variety of classic mini figures, the “Sidewalk Surfer” has beenContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The DCon ’15 exclusive “Skull God Dude” keshi set from Nama Niku x Barely Human…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Rampage Toys at DCon ’15…

Whilst we’ve already featured several of the exclusives Rampage Toys‘ Jon Malmstedt will be bringing along to his joint DCon ’15 booth with Imps and Monsters next week, we can now finally reveal the complete (and hugely daunting) list in full! Featuring the debut of several new figures, numerous one-offs, micros and painted runs, allContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Rampage Toys at DCon ’15…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The DCon ’15 exclusive “Toxic Swirl” Stingy Jack sofubi from Brandt Peters…

Hot on the heals of the standard release (posted right here a couple of days back), Brandt Peters over at Circus Posterus has just unveiled a special “Toxic Swirl” Stingy Jack micro-run that he’ll be bringing along to DCon ’15 next week! Made of the same swirled green and GID marbled soft vinyl as theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The DCon ’15 exclusive “Toxic Swirl” Stingy Jack sofubi from Brandt Peters…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The DCon ’15 exclusive YouZha one-offs from Slave One x Denisa Medrano…

Yep, yet more from Kearjun‘s awesome YouZha zombie today as artist Slave x One has revealed that he’s once again teamed up with doll customiser Denisa Medrano for a special round of one-offs just in time for DCon ’15 next week! Whilst the above b/w image is all we have to go on at present,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The DCon ’15 exclusive YouZha one-offs from Slave One x Denisa Medrano…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Super7’s DCon ’15 exclusives revealed…

On top of a whole heap of the usual ReAction Figures, sofubi, M.U.S.C.L.E, t-shirts, accessories and more, Super7 have just revealed that they’ll be gracing DCon ’15 next weekend with a total of 4 all-new exclusives! First up, we have the “Blue Beast” Mongolion from Lamour Supreme. Cast in blue and purple marbled vinyl withContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Super7’s DCon ’15 exclusives revealed…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Pop Soda’s DCon ’15 exclusive “Fog” sofubi teased…

Joining a whole host of soft vinyl cupcake-related goodness at DCon ’15 next weekend, the guys over at Pop Soda and Refreshment Toy have just revealed that the “Fog” Jungle Fever sofubi will also be making a return in an exclusive new colorway! Designed by PopSoda and sculpted by RESTORE’s Abe Junnokai, the beautifully realised chameleon stands uprightContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Pop Soda’s DCon ’15 exclusive “Fog” sofubi teased…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Uglier Unicorn” sofubi from Splurrt x Rampage Toys…

Originally teased here in test shot form just a couple of weeks back, the first run of “Uglier Unicorn” sofubi from Splurrt and Rampage Toys has just been revealed in-full! Designed and sculpted by Splurrt based on Rampage’s first ever sofubi, the Ugly Unicorn, this new version features a similar 2-part, arms-up design, albeit with someContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Uglier Unicorn” sofubi from Splurrt x Rampage Toys…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The DCon ’15 exclusive “Marbled Vinyl” Kappa Kid from Comet Debris…

Koji Harmon over at Comet Debris is proud to present the first of many exclusives he’ll have up for grabs at Designer Con ’15 next week, introducing the “Marbled Vinyl” Kappa Kid! Standing at around 4″ tall and featuring articulation in the neck, the adorable kewpie-inspired figure has been produced in a retina melting magentaContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The DCon ’15 exclusive “Marbled Vinyl” Kappa Kid from Comet Debris…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Swirl” Stingy Jack sofubi from Circus Posterus…

Brandt Peters over at Circus Posterus has just announced that his Stingy Jack sofubi will be returning this week in a gorgeous new “Swirl” colorway! Standing at around 6″ tall and featuring 2 points of articulation, the bowler hat wearing jack’o lantern has been produced in a mesmerising swirled green and GID soft vinyl this timeContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Swirl” Stingy Jack sofubi from Circus Posterus…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Chibi Top Rope” keshi from Nama Niku x Eric Nilla…

Joining a whole host of other mini figure related goodness, Nama Niku has revealed that he’ll be debuting an all-new “Chibi” version of his popular Top Rope keshi at Designer Con ’15 next week! Featuring the same ingenious wrestling ring head design as the original 2″ figure, everything has been shrunken down to a super-cuteContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Chibi Top Rope” keshi from Nama Niku x Eric Nilla…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The DCon ’15 exclusive “Jacques Chestnutts” resin figure from Barely Human x Joseph Harmon…

Barely Human‘s John Black has teamed up with artist Joseph Harmon for the latest figure in his “Fancy Ape” series, proudly presenting the suave Jacques Chessnutts! Said to be a competitive eater by day and an international playboy by night, the 3.5″ tall resin has been designed and produced by Barely Human to resemble the classic MexicanContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The DCon ’15 exclusive “Jacques Chestnutts” resin figure from Barely Human x Joseph Harmon…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The DCon ’15 exclusive “Quantum” Real Uamou sofubi from Uamou x RealxHead…

Uamou are proud to reveal that their collaborative figure with RealxHead – the Real Uamou – will be returning next week for a very special Designer Con ’15 exclusive “Quantum” run! Standing at around 9″ tall and featuring multiple points of articulation, this highly sought after figure has been treated to a number of one-offContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The DCon ’15 exclusive “Quantum” Real Uamou sofubi from Uamou x RealxHead…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The DCon ’15 exclusive “Brush Only” Bostyrant sofubi from Truslithers x Snatch Punch…

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…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Splurrt at DCon ’15: Part 1…

Splurrt has just unveiled the first round of exclusives he’ll be bringing along to DCon ’15 in just a couple weeks time! Joining 2 micro runs of the Evolved Diggler in GID vinyl, plus one-off customs of the hugely popular “Walking Cadaver”, the sofubi artist has revealed that a number of new figures are setContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Splurrt at DCon ’15: Part 1…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The DCon ’15 exclusive “Ear Hat” Exotic Short Hair Cupcake sofubi from Refreshment Toy…

The guys over at Pop Soda and Refreshment Toy have unveiled a number of exclusives they’ll have up for grabs at DCon ’15 later this month, but there was one that caught our eye in particular, the adorable  “Ear Hat” Exotic Short Hair Cupcake! Standing at around 3″ tall, the gorgeous 2-part cupcake cats haveContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The DCon ’15 exclusive “Ear Hat” Exotic Short Hair Cupcake sofubi from Refreshment Toy…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The DCon ’15 exclusive “Fumetsu” and “Semi Korosiya” sofubi from Cop A Squat Toys…

Originally unveiled right here early last month, the long-awaited “Fumetsu” sofubi from Cop A Squat Toys will be making its debut at Designer Con ’15 in just a couple of weeks time! Heavily inspired by vintage toys such as Astro-Mu 5, the line features  a total of 4 “trans-human” characters spread across 2 sets; Erewhon/VingeContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The DCon ’15 exclusive “Fumetsu” and “Semi Korosiya” sofubi from Cop A Squat Toys…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The DCon ’15 exclusive “Salary Diggs” sofubi from Rampage Toys…

Jon Malmstedt over at Rampage Toys has revealed that he’ll be resurrecting Splurrt‘s highly underrated “Evolved Diggler” sofubi for a special mash-up release just in time for Designer Con ’15! Dubbed the “Salary Diggs”, these stunning figures feature the suited body of Skull Head Butt‘s “They Live” with the hands and head of the cycloptic,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The DCon ’15 exclusive “Salary Diggs” sofubi from Rampage Toys…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Kesagake’s Revenge ” Kaibutsuya sofubi from Rampage Toys…

First teased here just a couple of weeks back, we can now reveal the latest figure from Rampage Toys‘ ongoing Kaibutsuya (Giant Monster Animal Shop) series – dubbed Kesagake’s Revenge – in full! Whilst the original Kesagake was based on the infamous Sankebetsu Brown Bear of Hokkaido Higuma – who was subsequently killed after the worst bear attack inContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Kesagake’s Revenge ” Kaibutsuya sofubi from Rampage Toys…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Comet Debris’ custom “Garak” sofubi for DCon ’15…

Comet Debris‘ Koji Harmon has revealed that he’ll be customising a batch of his “Garak” Suns of Brodarr sofubi for release at Designer Con later this month! Featuring the standard 5.5″ SoB body, the Gravy Toys produced figure has been treated to an all-new frog/kappa head and arm courtesy of Harmon, coming cast in aContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Comet Debris’ custom “Garak” sofubi for DCon ’15…”