In celebration of their recent leap into toys with the debut of Franken Molar last week, Mark Bentley over at MM Toys has secured an exclusive run of Target Earth’s hugely popular Craterman sofubi! Cast in a bright orange vinyl and coming with light brown sprays for the release, the 8″ tall Ooze-It inspired kaijuContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The MM Toys exclusive Craterman sofubi from Target Earth…”
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MAN-E-NEWS// One-off Ollie Enma and King Jinx customs from BLObPUS…
BLObPUS has just revealed a number of one-off customs currently up for grabs via lottery on his blog right here! Featuring a total of 3 MVH Ollie Enmas; a metallic blue, neon splashed “Destruction” and split red/blue “Machine”, both priced at 35,000yen ($341), plus a more elaborate (and drop dead gorgeous!) heat-vision inspired “Prison” for 38,000yen ($371), theseContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// One-off Ollie Enma and King Jinx customs from BLObPUS…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Tokyo Spray” Kaiju Mini Monster Series from beaK…
The ever elusive beaK has revealed that his Kaiju Mini Monster Series is set to return in an all-new “Tokyo Spray” colourway! Featuring all 3 figures plus tower omake cast in a light brown soft vinyl, Hedoro Kougai King has been treated to traditional Tokyo-style neon sprays, whilst “Hand of Doom” Jigoku and Obake theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Tokyo Spray” Kaiju Mini Monster Series from beaK…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Elegab’s Gakkon kaiju lottery sales…
Originally making it’s debut at the recent Rampage Studios show, Elegab‘s Gakkon kaiju has returned as part of the artist’s June lottery sales! Up for grabs in 3 different colourways; “Violet”, cast in a similar deep purple to the original version with additional pink and turquoise sprays, “Pink” featuring metallic blue and green sprays, and “Green”,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Elegab’s Gakkon kaiju lottery sales…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Ummikko’s Medicom exclusive Koningu sofubi revealed…
With a sell-out debut release tucked firmly under his belt, Monkey 3000 over at Ummikko has just revealed a Medicom exclusive version of his Koningu sofubi! Due to go on sale through Medicom later this month (overseas sales are still to be confirmed), the 5.5″ figure has been cast in a flesh coloured soft vinylContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Ummikko’s Medicom exclusive Koningu sofubi revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// GEEK! Jyujin painted run from Rampage Toys teased…
Jon Malmstedt over at Rampage Toys has just teased a painted run of one of our favourite sofubi figures from over the past year, the GEEK! Jyujin! Whilst info on the release remains extremely scarce, it appears that the limited batch of 12″ figures have been cast in a mixture of flesh and white soft vinyl,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// GEEK! Jyujin painted run from Rampage Toys teased…”
MAN-E-NEWS// New DHP “Alavaka” and Siccaluna “Garumega” sofubi from Shirahama Toy…
Dennis over at Shirahama Toy has just unleashed a couple of new figures in-store! First up, we have a new version of Alavaka from Devils Head Productions. Originally making an appearance at Super Festival a few weeks back, these 5″ tall figures have been cast in red vinyl and painted by Dennis with black, silver, green, goldContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// New DHP “Alavaka” and Siccaluna “Garumega” sofubi from Shirahama Toy…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Max Toy Co “Steel” Set A and B at Hinomaru-Ya…
Max Toy Co have teamed up with Hinomaru-Ya for the release of the “Steel” A and B sets! Currently up for worldwide pre-order on the Hinomaru-Ya store right here through the month of June (or until the order limit has been reached), we bring you guys a quick rundown of what’ll be featuring in each set… “Steel” SetContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Max Toy Co “Steel” Set A and B at Hinomaru-Ya…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Mechavirus x Plaseebo Skulloctopus from Outer Space micro run…
Plaseebo is pleased to announce another collaboration with one of his favourite customisers, Todd Robertson aka Mechavirus! For this offering Todd has infected the clear vinyl Plaseebo Skulloctopus From Outer Space with his “Mecha Virus”, utilising a mix of styrene, aves sculpt, electronics, doll eyes, and other found materials to masterfully craft an original edition of 6Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Mechavirus x Plaseebo Skulloctopus from Outer Space micro run…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Super7 13th Anniversary Lucky Bags…
Super7 have revealed that they’ll be celebrating their Lucky 13th Anniversary with some KILLER Lucky Bags! Available in 2 different sizes, each box comes complete with a variety of limited edition pieces, including large, medium and small sized figures, unseen and unknown samples and tests, one-of-a-kind hand-painted custom pieces and other random rarities- with no two bags areContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Super7 13th Anniversary Lucky Bags…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Velocitron’s new officially licensed Hino Hideshi sofubi teased…
Ricky Wilson aka Velocitron has secured a 1 day license for Wonderfestival in July to produce another round of Hino Hideshi sofubi! Featuring all 3 previously released designs in brand spanking new colourways, from what we can gather from the teasers revealed so far, Beserk’s Guts baby will be coming in a clear blue vinyl with simpleContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Velocitron’s new officially licensed Hino Hideshi sofubi teased…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Color Me Blank” Semi Korosiya release from Cop A Squat Toys…
In a rare move for Adam Saul over at Cop A Squat Toys, the artist has decided to bow to the constant requests of fans and offer up a very limited batch of unpainted Semi Korosiyas! Standing at around 8″ tall and coming with 3 points of articulation, the C.A.S.T designed, Chauskoskis sculpted kaiju isContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Color Me Blank” Semi Korosiya release from Cop A Squat Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Cure Toy’s Thorn Man 2nd Full Color Ver….
Cure Toys have once again teamed up with Japanese hardcore-punk band Thorn for the release of the “2nd Full Color Version” of the Thorn Ball-Man Boogie! Standing at around 9″ tall, the fully articulated figure has been cast in a bright yellow soft vinyl this time around, with a number of metallic green, purple andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Cure Toy’s Thorn Man 2nd Full Color Ver….”
MAN-E-NEWS// The first edition Kibunadon from Max Toy Co x Teresa Chiba…
Having made it’s debut earlier in the month at Design Fiesta 39, Max Toy Co have just revealed that Teresa Chiba‘s Kibunadon is finally up for grabs in the West! Winner of last year’s Kaiju Gals competition, the beautiful 4.5″ tall, 5 part design was expertly sculpted by Makino-san of TTToys, coming cast in a yellow soft vinyl with red,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The first edition Kibunadon from Max Toy Co x Teresa Chiba…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Unpainted Glow” Toxigon from Mutant Vinyl Hardcore…
After over a year since it’s initial reveal, the first release of Toxigon from Mutant Vinyl Hardcore is finally upon us! The first 100% brand new, hand sculpted figure from MVH since the DX back in 2011, the incredible figure draws inspiration from classic kaiju right through to cult b-movie horror, looking, in MVH’s words,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Unpainted Glow” Toxigon from Mutant Vinyl Hardcore…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Grizlli Atom’s “The Ancient Ones” WIP revealed…
Reaching even further back in time for his latest round of sofubi under the Gnosis monicker, Grizlli Atom has just unveiled a WIP look at the follow-up to the Old Ones… the Ancient Ones! Featuring a total of 3 new designs, the paperclay-style sculpts have been inspired by a unique mix of ancient Aztec culture, Miura’s vintageContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Grizlli Atom’s “The Ancient Ones” WIP revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// New Dr Mirock sofubi set from Mirock Toy coming soon…
Mirock Toy has just revealed that the highly sought after Dr Mirock mini sofubi set has been resurrected for an all-new painted run! Featuring all 3 designs (albeit in a mashed-up configuration), the beautifully sculpted mecha-dieties have been produced in a dark grey soft vinyl this time around, coming with a number of subtle grey sprayed highlights,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// New Dr Mirock sofubi set from Mirock Toy coming soon…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Elegab’s Gakkon and mixed part Bukimindas for the Rampage Studios show…
With his collaborative show alongside Plaseebo at Rampage Studios just a few days away now, Elegab‘s Nari-san has just revealed a few of the pieces he’ll have on offer… including all-new kaiju, Gakkon! Referred to by the artist as a “monster of school”, the bully busting monster has been cast in a deep purple/blue for its debutContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Elegab’s Gakkon and mixed part Bukimindas for the Rampage Studios show…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Awesome Toy x Medicom Toy’s Fake Spectreman sofubi…
Wasting no time since the launch of their debut sofubi Fake Baron in March, the guys over at Awesome Toy have once again teamed up with Medicom Toy for another pachi-style release… Fake Spectreman! Offering up 2 different bootleg takes on the classic tokusatu character; a traditional version in red/yellow, complete with blood sucking monster companion-omake Bakura,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Awesome Toy x Medicom Toy’s Fake Spectreman sofubi…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Medicom Toy exclusive King Jinx from Paul Kaiju…
Paul Kaiju has teamed up with Medicom Toy for an exclusive run of the mighty King Jinx! Cast in a purple soft vinyl this time around, the towering 10″ tall figure has been treated to a number of metallic sprays, coming complete with matching “Screaming Siren” omake. Currently up for grabs in Japan through theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Medicom Toy exclusive King Jinx from Paul Kaiju…”
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