Kuidaore‘s latest sofubi mini receives its first international release this week Size: 2.75″ (TBC) Articulation: 0 points (finger puppet-style open base) Edition size: TBC Price: $20 plus shipping Designed and sculpted by Kuidaore, ComeCome has been cast in a clear sofubi, remaining unpainted for this release Currently available to overseas customers via e-mail lottery, interestedContinue reading “Kuidaore Toy’s [Go Go Ladies Bath Color] ComeCome NYAPPET…”
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Violence Toy’s Creepies and Monitorr online debut…
Originally making an appearance at DCon ’17 last year, Violence Toy‘s homages to MaBa Zombies and Mighty Max finally make their way online this week Size: 2.5″ (Creepies), 6″ (Monitorr) Edition sizes: TBC Price: $20 (Creepies), $100 (Creepies full set), $50 (Monitorr) Based on cult toys MaBa Zombies, the finger puppet-style Creepies feature a totalContinue reading “Violence Toy’s Creepies and Monitorr online debut…”
Kto Kto’s latest Monster Series release…
Kto Kto‘s Monster Series returns in a selection of painted and blank colorways this week Size: 2.5″-3.5″ each Edition size: TBC Price: $50 per set plus shipping All 5 sets from the Monster Series are available this time around, each coming in a unique color sofubi with various sprays and hand painted detailing (interested partiesContinue reading “Kto Kto’s latest Monster Series release…”
Kto Kto’s latest Monster Series release…
Kto Kto‘s Monstwer Series returns in a selection of painted and blank colorways this week Size: 2.5″-3.5″ each Edition size: TBC Price: $43 – $50 plus shipping All 5 sets from the Monster Series are available this time around, with a selection of holographic glitter clear blanks and internal hand paints up for grabs (interestedContinue reading “Kto Kto’s latest Monster Series release…”
Kto Kto’s “Clear” Monster Series release…
Kto Kto‘s Monster Series returns for the artist’s latest release Size: 2.5″-3.5″ each Edition size: TBC Price: $35 (Series 1 and 3), $50 (Death Emperor Hades and Witch) All 3 sets come cast in a clear sofubi, remaining unpainted for this release Available via email order, interested parties are going to need to send overContinue reading “Kto Kto’s “Clear” Monster Series release…”
Kto Kto’s latest Monster Series release…
Kto Kto‘s Monster Series 1 and 4 return for the artist’s latest release Size: 2.5″-3.5″ each Edition size: TBC Price: $50 per set plus shipping Monster Series 1 and 4 both feature 3 figures, each coming cast in what appears to be a brown sofubi with various sprays and hand painted detailing Available via emailContinue reading “Kto Kto’s latest Monster Series release…”
Happy Lucky Toy’s “Pink” and “Blue” イバライガー [LEYVA] finger puppet sets…
Happy Lucky Toy‘s all-new mini ‘bot series makes its debut online this week Size: 2.5″ each (TBC) Articulation: 0 points (finger puppet-style) Edition size: TBC Price: 6,000yen shipped in Japan, international TBC Designed and sculpted by HLT, the set of 7 イバライガー (directly translated as LEYVA) minis have been cast in 2 unpainted colorways; aContinue reading “Happy Lucky Toy’s “Pink” and “Blue” イバライガー [LEYVA] finger puppet sets…”
Kto Kto’s latest Monster Series Ver.5 and Death Emperor overseas release…
Kto Kto‘s latest round of finger puppet-style sofubi gets an all-new overseas release this week Size: 2.5″-3.5″ each Edition size: TBC Price: $65 (Monster Series Ver.5), $83 (Death Emperor set) Monster Series Ver.5 features 3 figures, each coming cast in what appears to be a white sofubi with various sprays and hand painted detailing Monster SeriesContinue reading “Kto Kto’s latest Monster Series Ver.5 and Death Emperor overseas release…”
Donguri Dragon Road’s “Firefly” Dotoro…
DDL’s Totoro-inspired finger puppet returns to Mandarake Ark in a GID colorway Size: 2.5″ Edition size: TBC Price: 1,000yen plus shipping DDL’s Dotoro comes cast in an unpainted “Firefly” GID sofubi for this release Going on sale in the Mandarake Ark right here from 9pm Japan time today
New Dissolution of Smoke: Vol. 2 sofubi from Algangu…
Lenny Cervello over at Algangu is proud to reveal that their Dissolution of Smoke: Vol. 2 will be seeing it’s long-awaited second painted release very soon! Featuring a total of 3 designs inspired by traditional yokai and 1970’s candy shop playing cards, the figures – a gourd holding monk, a castle and a cycloptic hat – standContinue reading “New Dissolution of Smoke: Vol. 2 sofubi from Algangu…”
DeathCat Toys x Kuchiyubin x Teddy Francois’ “Japan-Only” Elder Demons: Series 1 sofubi revealed…
Johan Ulrich over at Death Cat Toys is proud to reveal that his Elder Demons: Series 1 sofubi is set to return for a Japan-only painted run soon! Whilst little is known about the release at present, it would appear the white-cast minis with blue/red sprays, brown rubs and bloody splatters will be sold collaborativelyContinue reading “DeathCat Toys x Kuchiyubin x Teddy Francois’ “Japan-Only” Elder Demons: Series 1 sofubi revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Nerdone’s “M.O.T.U.L.O.S Jr” sofubi prototype revealed…
Having had continued success with his ingenious Neclos-MOTU mashup, the “M.O.T.U.L.O.S” playset, Nerdone are proud to reveal that an all-new mini “Jr” version will be making an appearance early next year! Featuring the same infusion of Neclos Fortress’ “Neclos” and MOTU’s Castle Greyskull, the figure has been reduced to finger puppet-scale, set to come withContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Nerdone’s “M.O.T.U.L.O.S Jr” sofubi prototype revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The DCon ’15 exclusive Fake Baron sofubi minis from Slave One x Awesome Toy…
Joining the previously featured one-off YouZhas with artist Denisa Medrano, Slave x One has just revealed that he’ll be bringing along a whole slew of Awesome Toy‘s Fake Baron minis to DCon ’15, all masterfully painted by himself! Broken down into 3 separate mini releases, we have the “Military” Fake Barons, limited to 3 setsContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The DCon ’15 exclusive Fake Baron sofubi minis from Slave One x Awesome Toy…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Flesh” Halloween Elder Demon sofubi from DeathCat Toys…
The Elder Demon Series 1 sofubi is set to return today for a special Halloween release! Designed by DeathCat Toys’ Johan Ulrich and sculpted by KtoKto, the 2.5″ tall Bikkuriman/Ma-Ba-style split torso minis – Oni Mira and the Red Pharoah – have been produced in an unpainted flesh tone soft vinyl this time around, coming bagged with aContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Flesh” Halloween Elder Demon sofubi from DeathCat Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The painted “GID” Elder Demons: Series 1 sofubi from DeathCat Toys…
They’ve been a little while in coming, but the first round of painted Elder Demons: Series 1 sofubi from DeathCat Toys will finally be up for grabs this week! Designed by DeathCats’ Johan Ulrich and sculpted by KtoKto, the 2.5″ tall Bikkuriman/Ma-Ba-style split torso minis – Oni Mira and the Red Pharoah – have been produced inContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The painted “GID” Elder Demons: Series 1 sofubi from DeathCat Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Flesh” Kaibutsu (Monster) Series 3 sofubi from KtoKto…
Having recently debuted at Wonderfestival Summer 2015, KtoKto‘s Kaibutsu (Monster) Series 3 returns for it’s first official online release! Inspired by a mix of both classic monster designs and 80s Japanese horror toys – including the iconic MaBa Zombies – this third wave once again features a total of 3 different designs; Frankenstein’s monster, Dracula and a companion tomb stone, each sculptedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Flesh” Kaibutsu (Monster) Series 3 sofubi from KtoKto…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The marbled “Dissolution of Smoke: Vol. 2” sofubi from Algangu…
Originally debuting back in June, the second wave of “Dissolution of Smoke” sofubi from Algangu has finally received an all-new colorway! Featuring a total of 3 designs inspired by traditional yokai and 1970’s candy shop playing cards, the figures – a gourd holding monk, a castle and a cycloptic hat – stand a little shorter than the firstContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The marbled “Dissolution of Smoke: Vol. 2” sofubi from Algangu…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Gory Hole’s “SS Werewolf” Warui Zonbi sofubi prototype revealed…
Our editor-in-chief Tru:Tek will be resurrecting the Gory Hole brand in time for a relaunch at DCon in November, bringing along the long-awaited first issue of the ‘zine, new apparel, a follow-up to last year’s bootleg monster rings, plus the debut of the brand’s first ever toy line… Warui Zonbi! Heavily inspired by cult horrorContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Gory Hole’s “SS Werewolf” Warui Zonbi sofubi prototype revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Monster School” sofubi finger puppets from Shikamark…
Sofubi producer Shikamark are proud to introduce their latest sofubi, the “Monster School” finger puppets! Inspired by the silverscreen’s classic monsters as well as Mattel and Bandai’s cult Ma-Ba Zombie toys, the series features a total of 4 figures sculpted with a school-infused theme -“Franken teacher”, plus pupils “Cyclops-kun”, “Medusa-chan” and “Salamander-kun” – each standingContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Monster School” sofubi finger puppets from Shikamark…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Dolphin-kun” sofubi from Vinylckr x Group Inou…
Sofubi producer Vinylckr (formerly Nerdone, we think!) has teamed up with famed Japanese hip hop/electronic duo Group Inou for the release of the officially licensed “Dolphin-kun” (イルカくん) sofubi! Based on the musicians’ recurring dolphin mascot – usually seen on stage during their live performances – the little guy has been sculpted in a vintage finger puppet style,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Dolphin-kun” sofubi from Vinylckr x Group Inou…”
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