The new “Fancy Fluffy” keshi prototype from Mokos…

Japanese artist Chihiro Takigawa over at Mokos is proud to reveal that his “Fancy Fluffy” keshi series is set to return with an all-new figure soon! Whilst little is known about the release at present, it would appear that the sculpt will be substantially larger than previous releases, featuring a hilarious “pumped-up” sheep design reminiscent ofContinue reading “The new “Fancy Fluffy” keshi prototype from Mokos…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The new Ooze-It inspired keshi from Kuidaore…

As if last week’s reveal of Buddismo wasn’t enough, the team behind Kuidaore Toy are proud to reveal yet another new keshi they’ll have up for grabs soon… the as-yet-untitled ooze guy you see above! Heavily inspired by one of our favourite toys of all time – the Ooze-It doll – we’re assuming he’ll be cast upContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The new Ooze-It inspired keshi from Kuidaore…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Buddismo” keshi from Kuidaore Toy x Moqume…

Having garnered a huge amount of attention over their debut keshi Mr Rucksack, the guys over at Kuidaore Toy are proud to introduce their second figure, the awesome Buddismo! A collaboration with vintage toy collector Moqume, the buddhist wrestler has once again been sculpted in a similar style to the classic kinkeshi, standing in scaleContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Buddismo” keshi from Kuidaore Toy x Moqume…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Video V0mit’s “Zangotchi” keshi mini figure revealed…

Whilst we rather impatiently wait for the release of VideoV0mit‘s debut sofubi “Zangotchi” – it was first teased here way back last December – the kaiju customiser-come-toy designer has just revealed that he’ll be releasing an scaled down keshi version of beast first! Sculpted in a Bikkuriman-inspired style by none other than KtoKto, the littleContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Video V0mit’s “Zangotchi” keshi mini figure revealed…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Black Daze” value packs from Hateball…

Coinciding with today’s Black Friday celebrations, Hateball has just unleashed a special “Black Daze” value pack in his online store! Stuffed to the brim with goodies that play on the artist’s “hiding in plain sight” mantra, a mere $50 plus shipping will secure you 6 blacked-out patches, 1 uncut printed patch sheet, and 2 keshi toysContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Black Daze” value packs from Hateball…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Alien Robot Monster’s DCon ’15 exclusive “M.U.S.C.L.E C.A.R.S” keshi revealed…

Joining a fresh batch of his hugely popular “Monsterex” keshi, Alien Robot Monster has just unveiled a surprise release he’ll be bringing along to Designer Con ’15 this weekend, the jaw-dropping M.U.S.C.L.E C.A.R.S keshi! Whilst information on the figure remains close guarded at present, it appears the mini figure has been kit-bashed from a classicContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Alien Robot Monster’s DCon ’15 exclusive “M.U.S.C.L.E C.A.R.S” keshi revealed…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Super Atomic Deluxe Ultra Mega Kaiju Fighter GO!” keshi from Eric Nilla…

As promised in our coverage of Barely Human and Nama Niku’s “Skull God Dude” yesterday, we bring you the latest exclusive to be revealed for DCon ’15 booth #1104… the “Super Atomic Deluxe Ultra Mega Kaiju Fighter GO!” keshi from Eric Nilla! Marking a welcome return from the mini figure artist, this originally sculpted piece hasContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Super Atomic Deluxe Ultra Mega Kaiju Fighter GO!” keshi from Eric Nilla…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The DCon ’15 exclusive “Skull God Dude” keshi set from Nama Niku x Barely Human…

Originally making its debut at the Gravy Mini Shop and Gallery a couple of months back, the awesome “Skull God Dude” custom keshi from Nama Niku and Barely Human’s John Black will be making a return just in time for DCon ’15! Meticulously kit-bashed and re-sculpted by Nama using a variety of classic mini figures, the “Sidewalk Surfer” has beenContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The DCon ’15 exclusive “Skull God Dude” keshi set from Nama Niku x Barely Human…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Crystal 13” Splatter Retsuden keshi from Uncut…

Originally teased here last month, the fourth instalment in Uncut‘s ongoing Splatter Retsuden series, the Jason Voorhees-inspired Crystal 13, has finally seen the light of day just in time for Friday 13th! Perfectly fitting in with previous releases, the blade wielding, hockey mask wearing psychopath features a similar Bukkuriman-inspired design that comes in at an oversized 2.5″Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Crystal 13” Splatter Retsuden keshi from Uncut…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Awesome Toy’s next “Artist Collection” Fake Baron figure from Tru:Tek x Brown Noize teased…

Having had success with releases from both Goodleg and Bigmantoys, Awesome Toy have turned to our very own Tru:Tek and Brown Noize Productions for the latest figure in their ongoing Fake Baron “Artist Collection” series! Whilst we can’t reveal too much about the project at present, we can at least confirm that it will follow aContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Awesome Toy’s next “Artist Collection” Fake Baron figure from Tru:Tek x Brown Noize teased…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Chibi Top Rope” keshi from Nama Niku x Eric Nilla…

Joining a whole host of other mini figure related goodness, Nama Niku has revealed that he’ll be debuting an all-new “Chibi” version of his popular Top Rope keshi at Designer Con ’15 next week! Featuring the same ingenious wrestling ring head design as the original 2″ figure, everything has been shrunken down to a super-cuteContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Chibi Top Rope” keshi from Nama Niku x Eric Nilla…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Radioactive Uppercut’s new keshi series teased…

With the success of the Freaks, Finks and Spazzes tucked firmly under his belt, John Santagada over at Radioactive Uppercut has set about working on an all-new keshi series that should hopefully be making their debut soon! Whilst little is known about the project at present – even a confirmed name! – we’ve been toldContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Radioactive Uppercut’s new keshi series teased…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Hallow’s Eve Experiment” Franken Corpse keshi from Radioactive Uppercut…

Having had a huge response to the initial preorder release last month, John Santagada over at Radioactive Uppercut is proud to reveal that his “Franken Corpse” Finks, Freaks and Spazzes keshi will be returning today for a special “Hallow’s Eve Experiment” release! Drawing inspiration from the likes of Ed Roth’s Rat Fink, gross-out toys such asContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Hallow’s Eve Experiment” Franken Corpse keshi from Radioactive Uppercut…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Psychoactive Pink Slime” Slave Secret Chief keshi from DRWG Co…

Following the sellout debut of the first “Secret Chief” keshi last month, DRWG Co are proud to reveal that the Slave is returning this week for a special Halloween-themed release! First seen in companion publication “Secret Chiefs Zine: Vol. 1″, the club wielding booger is the first in a series of 3 Bikkuriman-inspired sculpts, coming in atContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Psychoactive Pink Slime” Slave Secret Chief keshi from DRWG Co…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Fake Baron keshi from Bigmantoys x Awesome Toy…

Hot on the heals of our Puppet Muscles coverage yesterday, we bring you the second release Bigmantoys will have up for grabs later this week… the Fake Baron keshi! Produced in conjunction with Awesome Toy’s ongoing “Artist Series”, the M.U.S.C.L.E-esque piece has been digitally sculpted by BMT’s Lee Burbridge based on the pachi Red BaronContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Fake Baron keshi from Bigmantoys x Awesome Toy…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Puppet Muscles” keshi from Bigmantoys…

Lee Burbridge over at Bigmantoys kindly shares with us the first of 2 releases he’ll have up for grabs later this week, proudly presenting the long awaited debut of the Puppet Muscles! Heavily inspired by Full Moon’s cult horror flick “The Puppet Master”, the pair – Blade and Tunneler – have been digitally sculpted byContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Puppet Muscles” keshi from Bigmantoys…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Uncut’s “Crystal 13” Splatter Retsuden keshi from Uncut…

Hot on the heals of the recently released Maniac Police (check them out here), Uncut‘s Kotobuki Man has just teased the fourth instalment in his ongoing Splatter Retsuden series, this time around taking on Friday 13th’s Jason Voorhees for a figure rather aptly dubbed Crystal 13! Whilst we’re still awaiting a full reveal, it wouldContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Uncut’s “Crystal 13” Splatter Retsuden keshi from Uncut…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “1st Anniversery” Halloween Despair keshi from Adam Quesnell…

“Despair is a demon from the 10th Circle of Hell; the level where people who make bad cinematic adaptations of classic toy properties are flayed for eternity. Not your average demon, Despair suffers from severe anxiety disorder and crippling depression. Satan himself even banished Despair from Hell for being a major bummer… Cast out uponContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “1st Anniversery” Halloween Despair keshi from Adam Quesnell…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Monsterex” keshi from Alien Robot Monster…

Teased here just a few days back, we can now reveal that the mini “Monsterex” keshi from A.R.M (Alien Robot Monster) will be up for grabs this week! Directly inspired by one of the many foes found in the classic TMNT Adventures comics, the ingenious mix of Universal Monsters – including elements from the Creature from theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Monsterex” keshi from Alien Robot Monster…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Mr Rucksack” keshi from Kuidaore Toy…

Up and coming keshi producer Kuidaore Toy are proud to announce the release of their debut mini figure, the awesome Mr Rucksack! Heavily inspired by Kinnikuman’s obscure knock-off figures, the pachi-style keshi has been hand sculpted by Kuidaore at an authetically scaled 2″ tall, coming factory produced in a flesh-tone, keshi-style rubber. Packed with a companion stickerContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Mr Rucksack” keshi from Kuidaore Toy…”