Teased here just yesterday, we can now reveal the comeback release from legendary resin slingers Monstrehero in-full! As previously promised, the long awaited return features the guys’ “Monstre Ape” entry from Fig-Lab’s Finger5 sofubi mini series, standing at around 3″ tall, coming cast in a “Scaryglow” GID vinyl and treated to simple blue, yellow andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Monstre Ape” sofubi/resin set from Monstrehero…”
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MAN-E-NEWS// The return of Monstrehero…
Cliff and Sean – the guys behind legendary resin casting studio Monstrehero – are proud to reveal that they’ll be making a long-awaited return later on today with a whole heap of new goodies for their online store! Whilst details are still thin on the ground at present, we’ll be keeping our fingers crossed thatContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The return of Monstrehero…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Emerald” and “Raspberry” Glitter Bomb Finger Five sofubi from Fig-Lab…
With the Finger Five “Glitter Bomb” sets having long since sold out, Datadub over at Fig-Lab is proud to reveal that his sofubi finger puppets have returned for the same sparkly treatment in 2 new colorways! Featuring a total of 5 figures based on iconic characters from Paul Kaiju, Lamour Supreme, Matt Doughty, Sucklord and Monstre Hero, theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Emerald” and “Raspberry” Glitter Bomb Finger Five sofubi from Fig-Lab…”
MAN-E-NEWS// KtoKto’s Kaibutsu: Series 3 test shots revealed…
Japanese sculptor KtoKto is proud to reveal the third wave in his ongoing Kaibutsu (Monster) series! Originally assumed by us to be the next figures in Newtervision’s Derformate series – largely due to their striking similarity in style – the latest set features just 2 characters this time around, Frankenstein and Dracula, that come withContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// KtoKto’s Kaibutsu: Series 3 test shots revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The painted “Red Bean” Dissolution of Smoke: Vol. 2 sofubi from Algangu…
Originally debuting in blank form a few weeks back, the second wave of “Dissolution of Smoke” sofubi from Algangu has finally seen its first painted release! Featuring a total of 3 all-new designs inspired by traditional yokai and 1970’s candy shop playing cards, the figures – a gourd holding monk, a castle and a cycloptic hat –Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The painted “Red Bean” Dissolution of Smoke: Vol. 2 sofubi from Algangu…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Kto Kto’s “Unpainted Grey” Kaibutsu Series overseas sale…
Aside from limited releases through both Toy Art Gallery and DeathCat Toys, it’s proven extremely difficult to track down Kto Kto‘s Kaibutsu Series here in the West since its release last year… well not anymore dear monster lovers, as the artist is proud to announce his first overseas sale! Inspired by a mix of both classic monsterContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Kto Kto’s “Unpainted Grey” Kaibutsu Series overseas sale…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Red/Grey” Elder Demons: Series 1 sofubi from DeathCat Toys…
Debuting at Superfestival 68 a few weeks back, DeathCat Toys‘ Elder Demons: Series 1 sofubi will finally be available online later today (6/12)! 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 by none other than Luke Rook of Lulubell Toys,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Red/Grey” Elder Demons: Series 1 sofubi from DeathCat Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Algangu’s “Dissolution of Smoke: Vol. 2″ sofubi minis…
Originally teased here a few weeks back, the second wave of “Dissolution of Smoke” sofubi from Algangu will finally see their debut release this week! Featuring a total of 3 all-new designs inspired by traditional yokai and 1970’s candy shop playing cards, the figures – a gourd holding monk, a castle and a cycloptic hat –Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Algangu’s “Dissolution of Smoke: Vol. 2″ sofubi minis…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Red/Grey” Elder Demons: Series 1 sofubi from DeathCat Toys…
Debuting at Superfestival 68 a few weeks back, DeathCat Toys‘ Elder Demons: Series 1 sofubi will finally be available for general consumption soon! 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 by none other than Luke Rook ofContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Red/Grey” Elder Demons: Series 1 sofubi from DeathCat Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Homunculord sofubi minis from Krotpong…
“This race of lesser mordlings are some of the tiny cogs in the vast, incredibly brutal bureaucratic machine on the planet Galwyn, in the Denztek Galaxy. They are the little workers and prophets who toil and tremble for the dreaded, mighty Kanzler Sägrid Arschloch (not shown), Chancellor of the Realm and Decimator of the Guilty…” After months ofContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Homunculord sofubi minis from Krotpong…”
MAN-E-NEWS// DeathCat Toys’ “Elder Demons” finished wax protos revealed…
Having seen instant sell-out success with their first run in keshi, and with another already on the way, DeathCat Toys’ Elder Demons are finally set to make their debut in soft vinyl soon! Designed by DeathCat’s Johan Ulrich and sculpted by KtoKto, the pair – Oni Mira and the Red Pharaoh – have been heavily inspired by BikkurimanContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// DeathCat Toys’ “Elder Demons” finished wax protos revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The FAKE BARON sofubi mini set from Awesome Toy…
Teased as finished clay protos just last week, Awesome Toy’s FAKE BARON sofubi minis have finally been revealed in-full and are now up for grabs exclusively through Toy Underground! Featuring a total of 4 different designs inspired by a collection of pachi (bootleg) Red Baron menko cards (from left to right); a finger puppet, SDContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The FAKE BARON sofubi mini set from Awesome Toy…”
MAN-E-NEWS// YS Planning’s Ragaburugu of the Temple of Doom “1st Colorway” sofubi minis…
Having debuted and instantly sold out at Wonderfestival just a couple of weeks back, YS Planning‘s Ragaburugu of the Temple of Doom series returns for it’s first official online release! Designed and sculpted by the original sculptor of Neclos Fortress, Shigeo Uchida, the first wave of 3″ finger puppet-style minis features a total of 3 different designs inspiredContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// YS Planning’s Ragaburugu of the Temple of Doom “1st Colorway” sofubi minis…”
MAN-E-NEWS// YS Planning’s Ragaburugu of the Temple of Doom sofubi minis…
YS Planning‘s Shigeo Uchida – sculptor of the iconic Neclos Fortress line – has just revealed his debut line of sofubi, Ragaburugu of the Temple of Doom! Heavily influenced by the Neclos aesthetic, the first round of 3″ finger puppet-style minis features a total of 3 different designs inspired by the vintage mini figure series’ extensive back catalog ofContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// YS Planning’s Ragaburugu of the Temple of Doom sofubi minis…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Keshi-Gomu” Steel Karma Beast and Iron Mask sofubi from Shikamark…
Shikaku over at Shikamark is proud to reveal that his sofubi minis, the Steel Karma Beast and Iron Mask, will be up for grabs via mail order later this week! Produced in an unpainted, keshi-gomu inspired flesh vinyl this time around, the 2-part, double sided Karma will be up for grabs at 1,500yen ($13), whilstContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Keshi-Gomu” Steel Karma Beast and Iron Mask sofubi from Shikamark…”
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…”
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