“The treasure box is alive and well. Gourdon is alive and well… The *real* story of this little fellow is fairly nebulous: he could actually be the brains behind Mr. Zinewolf after all. Or he could be a cute little buddy. Or both. Regardless of all that, this miniature Halloween-fiend has everything it should take to makeContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Gourdon” treasure box keshi from Hateball…”
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MAN-E-NEWS// Metacrypt at SDCC ’15…
“Now is the time…when once a year we feeble things scurry out from under shade of tree and show our naked and frail selves to each other in San Diego. At Comicon. Metacrypt will be there to guide you into the cold, pale stench and send you on your way toting an unknown bevy of maliciouslyContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Metacrypt at SDCC ’15…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Zinkeshi” Zinewolf sofubi from Hateball…
Born out of his love for M.U.S.C.L.E and custom mini figures, Justin Jewett over at Hateball has prepared a very special toy release, the “Zinkeshi” Zinewolf sofubi! Produced in the classic keshi gomu flesh-tone, the 8″ tall soft vinyl figure – complete with a magnetically attached mask (not pictured) – comes packed with an all-newContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Zinkeshi” Zinewolf sofubi from Hateball…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Green Scene” Zinewolf sofubi from Hateball…
It had to happen sooner or later, the awesome Zinewolf sofubi from Hateball has finally been treated to a run in creator Justin Jewett’s all-time favourite color… presenting the “Green Scene” edition! Limited to a run of just a handful of figures, the 8 piece vinyl toy comes unpainted in a mixed-part selection of greenContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Green Scene” Zinewolf sofubi from Hateball…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Hateball’s “Therefore, Ghost” and “Unmuscle” mini figures…
Justin over at Hateball has revealed that he’ll have a whole slew of new products touching down online this week, including not one, but two new mini figure releases! First up, we have the debut of the “Therefore, Ghost”. A collaboration with our very own Tru:Tek, the “treasure box homage toy” has been booted fromContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Hateball’s “Therefore, Ghost” and “Unmuscle” mini figures…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The DCon exclusive “Ghost” run Zinewolf sofubi from Hateball…
With an all-new second “Halloween” version of Hateball‘s Zinewolf sofubi currently being offered up exclusively to newsletter subscribers, those who’ve still not had the foresight to head over to the new Hateball site and sign up will be glad to know that the artist will also be offering up a special “Ghost” run at DesignerContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The DCon exclusive “Ghost” run Zinewolf sofubi from Hateball…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Hateball Presentation Set, Mr Taiji and more from Frank Kozik…
Frank Kozik has just revealed that he’ll be unleashing a slew of new toys in his store today (10/27) at Noon PST! Joining a set of 6 DC Labbits and the “OG” Clockwork Carrot Dim (featured here), the artist will also have 2 figures up for grabs featuring his highly sought after Hateball sofubi; aContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Hateball Presentation Set, Mr Taiji and more from Frank Kozik…”
MAN-E-NEWS// “Swamp” Heathrow and more from Frank Kozik…
Frank Kozik has just revealed that the latest Heathrow sofubi, the “Swamp” edition, will be touching down in his store today (9/17) at Noon PST! Standing at around 6″ of green soft vinyl, the figure has been treated to a mix of black/white sprays and hand painted detailing. Presumably limited to 30 signed and numbered figures,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// “Swamp” Heathrow and more from Frank Kozik…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Frank Kozik’s “Mint” Hateball sofubi sets revealed…
Frank Kozik‘s awesome Madball send-up, the Hateball, is set to receive an all-new online release in the form of a “Mint” 2 pack set! Featuring both the small and Mishka Bootleg compatible large versions, the 2″ and 3″ diameter balls have been produced in an unpainted mint green soft vinyl this time around. Limited to an edition ofContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Frank Kozik’s “Mint” Hateball sofubi sets revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Frank Kozik at SDCC 14…
Frank Kozik will be pitching up at his SDCC booth (#5051) this week with a whole host of exclusive toy releases. Focusing largely on soft vinyl this year (with a hint of resin!), we bring you the full rundown of what’ll be up for grabs come opening time tonight… “Matte Black” Dim Bear- The latest figureContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Frank Kozik at SDCC 14…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Lulubell Toys’ Preview Night, Thursday and Friday SDCC exclusives revealed…
The guys over at Lulubell Toys have been working around the clock to make that this year’s SDCC is packed with even more exclusives, one-offs and figure debuts than ever before- so much in fact, that it’s going to take a couple posts over the next few days to cover it all! Kicking things off in chronologicalContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Lulubell Toys’ Preview Night, Thursday and Friday SDCC exclusives revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Frank Kozik’s Hateball sofubi test shot revealed…
Frank Kozik has just revealed that the long awaited Hateball sofubi will finally be seeing the light of day soon! Sculpted by Klim at Bigshot Toyworks and produced by Grody Shogun, 2 different sizes have been planned; a stand alone version that has been designed to fit MISHKA’s Bootlegs (presumably the above) and another smaller versionContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Frank Kozik’s Hateball sofubi test shot revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Shub Zeroth Release 3 and 4 from Metacrypt…
Metacrypt is over the moon (?) to announce that Brian Ewing will be exhibiting some of his fantastic limited edition screenprint work this weekend at the Rivet Gallery in Columbus Ohio. Entitled “Horror Business”, the show will play host to a number of prints, posters and original art pieces alongside an all new version ofContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Shub Zeroth Release 3 and 4 from Metacrypt…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Metacrypt’s Shub Zeroth sofubi at SDCC ’13…
At long last, he—from beyond—is here… Metacrypt are happy (and terrified!) to reveal that the awesome Shub Zeroth sofubi will finally be getting it’s first full release at SDCC next week! Due to drop at the Lulubell Toys booth (#4503) on Thursday, July 18th at 1pm, 2 permutations of the figure will be on offer;Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Metacrypt’s Shub Zeroth sofubi at SDCC ’13…”
MAN-E-NEWS// He From Beyond: Shub Zeroth prototype from Hateball x Brian Ewing…
“Shub Zeroth exists outside of time: he is neither old nor young. The infinity of his infiniteness is quite finite, as he is becoming something more (and at the same time less) than whatever he was when he started out as whatever he is. Whatever he was. His menace belies his nature…in that he isContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// He From Beyond: Shub Zeroth prototype from Hateball x Brian Ewing…”
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