Revealed in our Rampage Toys round-up last week, Jon Malmstedt has posted yet another tantalising image from his forthcoming Frenzy custom release. Due to drop on Friday, July 6th, Jon will be painting up 5 of the sofubi house’s wrestler figure in his signature palette of neon hued sprays, including one very special green-headed “chase”Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Frenzy customs from Rampage Toys…”
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MAN-E-NEWS// Paul Shih’s Bevil the Devil Broccoli…
Any followers of cute kaiju legend Paul Shih would have noticed a certain vegetable based figure in the works over the past couple of weeks… which can reveal will be ready imminently! Entitled Bevil the Devil Broccoli, the 4.5″ tall figure is currently in the moulding process, so test shots should be ready (fingers crossed)Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Paul Shih’s Bevil the Devil Broccoli…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The new “Nibblers” teaser from The Tarantulas…
Fresh from the release ‘The Space Pirate of Fishtank Castle’ last month, The Tarantulas have cleared the Fishtank Castle store in preparation for a very special project next month. All we can garner so far from the new shop banner is that the new release will be featuring The Tarantula’s signature Nibbler character in a collaborationContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The new “Nibblers” teaser from The Tarantulas…”
MAN-E-NEWS// RAMPAGE x UAMOU Part 2 and more from Rampage Toys…
In an effort to make up for the fact that Rampage Toy‘s March exhibition at Studio Uamou ended up being mostly unavailable to those not able to attend, Jon Malmstedt has been hard at work on a new batch of pieces for the aptly titled “RAMPAGE x UAMOU Part 2” sale! Consisting of a fewContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// RAMPAGE x UAMOU Part 2 and more from Rampage Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Gorilla Biscuits X Revelation Records 25th Anniversary vinyl figure from Super7…
It’s been a while since we’ve see Gorilla Biscuits’ mascot in sofubi form, so lucky for us, Super7 are bringing back the highly sought after figure to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Revelation Records! In keeping with the “Silver” celebrations, the grinning ape has been cast in metallic silver vinyl, with grey, teal, and dark blueContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Gorilla Biscuits X Revelation Records 25th Anniversary vinyl figure from Super7…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Brain Bug Boogie-Man from CURE Toys x James Groman…
Spotted on the Skullbrain.org forum come the first test shots of the long awaited Brain Bug Boogie-Man from James Groman and CURE Toys! Last previewed way back in November last year (pictured right), the initial pink/black colourway is quite simply stunning! The mixture of high detail in the likes of the claw with the simpleContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Brain Bug Boogie-Man from CURE Toys x James Groman…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Day of the Skulldude” Kaiju Melt Monster from Monsterarm x MAN-E-TOYS…
Previewed here at the weekend, we’re proud to fully reveal our first collaboration with Monsterarm… the “Day of the SkullDude” Kaiju Melt Monster! Using one of the “Dia de los Muertos” resin skulls that we sent over last week, Monsterarm has given him the signature “melt” makeover, complete with red/green neon sprays and glistening sparkle! StandingContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Day of the Skulldude” Kaiju Melt Monster from Monsterarm x MAN-E-TOYS…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Custom “Dia de los Muertos” Skull melts from Monsterarm…
As mentioned in our coverage of the “Melt Wizards” earlier this week (find out more here), we’ve been given the honour of working with Monsterarm (aka Honkeylips) on a very special run of “Dia de los Muertos” Skull melts! A batch of three aluminium skulls touched down in the US yesterday, with Monsterarm wasting noContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Custom “Dia de los Muertos” Skull melts from Monsterarm…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Josh Herbolsheimer x Medicom Fungus Amungus “Earth Wolf” Rotofugi exclusive…
Coinciding with his latest solo show entitled “Fungus Amungus“, San Francisco based artist Josh Herbolsheimer will be releasing the Rotofugi exclusive Earth Wolf sofubi. Translating Josh’s signature mis-matched aesthetic and dark kaiju style perfectly, the disturbing vinyl figure stands at a monstrous 10″ tall. Cast in brown/dark brown vinyl, with grey sprays and tan, green, red andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Josh Herbolsheimer x Medicom Fungus Amungus “Earth Wolf” Rotofugi exclusive…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Kasutori x Rumble Monsters Zofbie at Rotofugi…
The guys over at premier designer toy outlet Rotofugi have just revealed that they will be receiving a very limited batch of Kasutori’s highly sought Zofbie figures! Standing at an impressive 10″ tall, the zombie sofubis will be coming in red and blue editions, both painted by the mighty Rumble Monsters. Priced at $160 each,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Kasutori x Rumble Monsters Zofbie at Rotofugi…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Todd Robertson and Guumon exclusive drop for FOE’s Monster Mayhem…
FOE hosted their 2nd annual Monster Mayhem group show this month, and to celebrate its storming success, they are sneaking in one more very special event before the show comes down on Sunday June 3rd… with the release of resin exclusives from both Todd Robertson and Guumon! Both artists will be on hand for signing and questions at FOE on Saturday, JuneContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Todd Robertson and Guumon exclusive drop for FOE’s Monster Mayhem…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Dave” sofubi from Cometdebris x Sun-Min x David Horvath…
Cometdebris is proud to reveal the release of the latest incarnation of Dave, a design by Uglydoll creators Sun-Min and David Horvath. Produced in Japan by intheyellow, and hand painted by Koji Harmon at Cometdebris headquarters in Tokyo, the beautifully realised sofubi has been cast in blue vinyl, coming with metallic purple, black, and bright yellow sprays.Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Dave” sofubi from Cometdebris x Sun-Min x David Horvath…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Thanos BOOTLEG from Lamour Supreme…
Lamour Supreme has revealed the latest editions of the highly sought after BOOTLEG kaiju, this time inspired by Marvel’s Mad Titan, Thanos! Produced by Adfunture and hand sprayed by Lamour in Thanos’ signature gold, blue and purple colour scheme, the figure is set to drop in Sweeden at some point this week… no exact newsContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Thanos BOOTLEG from Lamour Supreme…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Rampage Toys’ Wild Cat Ugly Unicorns and Buffalo Manotaur for ‘Pandemonium’…
Fresh from his appearance at Design Fiesta a couple of weeks back, Jon over at Rampage Toys has once again been preparing another breathtaking batch of customs, this time for the upcoming Pandemonium “Land Animal” themed show at the prestigious One Up shop in Akihabara (Tokyo). So far Jon has revealed 4 pieces that will beContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Rampage Toys’ Wild Cat Ugly Unicorns and Buffalo Manotaur for ‘Pandemonium’…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The H.A.C.K “Otherworld Aliens” custom keshi from Amerikaiju…
Continuing our look at the M.U.S.C.L.E/keshi scene in the lead up to the release of ‘Ed Skworm vs. Min-E-Face, we bring you the latest project from Amerikaiju, the H.A.C.K (Handmade American Custom Keshi) “Otherworld Aliens” 3 pack! Standing at just 2-2.5″, the stunning kaiju inspired monsters have been cast in an authentic keshi-style urethane rubber.Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The H.A.C.K “Otherworld Aliens” custom keshi from Amerikaiju…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Gusto “Black Pants Gang” from Blurble…
“One of the most notorious gangs in the history of Resin!” Hot off the heels of Gusto’s long awaited debut in resin (read more here), Blurble is putting the finishing touches to wave 2! Entitled the “Black Pants Gang” (for obvious reasons!), the 4 man group come hand sprayed and brushed in either pink, lightContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Gusto “Black Pants Gang” from Blurble…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Custom Cosmic Squadron from Max Toy’s Mark Nagata…
Swiftly following last month’s awesome Todd Robertson collaboration, the Cosmic Squadron are back… this time at the hands of Max Toy‘s Mark Nagata! Revealed on his Twitter feed yesterday, the set of four vinyl figures have been painted in Nagata’s unmistakable “galaxy” style, featuring other-worldly airbrushing, meticulously brushed facial detailing and subtle additions including cigarettesContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Custom Cosmic Squadron from Max Toy’s Mark Nagata…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Paul Kaiju x Uamou exhibition at Studio Uamou…
Ayako (aka Uamou) is proud to present Studio Uamou’s latest collaborative exhibition… this time around with neo-kaiju master, Paul Kaiju! Featuring a mixture of work from both artists, Kaiju will be working his neon magic on a number of Uamou figures, whilst Ayako teams up with the legendary Gotto-San to tackle Boss Carrion- an absoluteContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Paul Kaiju x Uamou exhibition at Studio Uamou…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Plaseebo’s customs for Monster Mayhem at FOE Gallery…
Following the slew of reveals for last week’s BITS show, the ever busy king-of-creep, Bob Conge (aka Plaseebo), shares with us another 5 customs that will be featuring at this year’s Monster Mayhem. Consisting of 2 Molezilla customs, the resin cast “Moleortise” and the vinyl “Cotton Candy Molezilla”, a new GID Diagomi, the Grody mash-up “Braineniac”,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Plaseebo’s customs for Monster Mayhem at FOE Gallery…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Plaseebo’s customs for the “BITS” show at Lot F Gallery…
Follow the reveal of both “HD2” and the “Toy Shrine” print series earlier in the week, Bob Conge aka Plaseebo kindly shares with us the 3 custom pieces that will be featuring at tomorrow’s “BITS” show at Lot F Gallery (find out more here)… Mickeybabypuppy// First up comes Plaseebo’s collaboration with the mysterious Kaiju Coup…Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Plaseebo’s customs for the “BITS” show at Lot F Gallery…”
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