Kto Kto’s latest Monster Series Ver.5 and Death Emperor overseas release…

Kto Kto‘s latest round of finger puppet-style sofubi gets an all-new overseas release this week Size: 2.5″-3.5″ each Edition size: TBC Price: $55 (Monster Series Ver.5), $70 (Death Emperor set) Monster Series Ver.5 features 3 figures, each coming cast in what appears to be a blue sofubi with various sprays and hand painted detailing TheContinue reading “Kto Kto’s latest Monster Series Ver.5 and Death Emperor overseas release…”

Kto Kto x Tagamiz’ Monster Series t-shirt sets…

Kto Kto teams up with Tagamiz to rerelease all 4 of the Monster Series sets with their very own matching t-shirt designs Price: 5,000yen per set plus shipping Features all 4 previous Monster Series releases (each with a total of 3 finger-puppet style figures) cast in silver glitter infused sofubi Black t-shirts (sizes S, M,Continue reading “Kto Kto x Tagamiz’ Monster Series t-shirt sets…”

Kto Kto’s “1st Set” Emperor Hades and Witch…

Kto Kto returns with yet more finger puppet-style figures for the ongoing Monster Series Size: 2.5″-3.5″ Articulation: 0 points (open bottom finger puupets) Edition size: TBC Price: 7,200yen plus shipping Kto Kto’s latest figures have been designed and sculpted by the artist, coming cast in a red sofubi and treated to various metallic sprays and hand paintedContinue reading “Kto Kto’s “1st Set” Emperor Hades and Witch…”

ViodeoV0mit’s Zangotchi jumbo Keshi release…

VideoV0mit‘s Zangotchi figure finally gets its debut release in jumbo-sized keshi form Size: 2.75″ Articulation: 2 points (arms) Price: $50 plus shipping Designed by VideoV0mit, sculpted by KtoKto, produced by Tru:Tek Available in either neon green or neon purple rubber Comes packed in an authentic Japanese horror toy box Touching down in the VideoV0mit storeContinue reading “ViodeoV0mit’s Zangotchi jumbo Keshi release…”

Kto Kto’s SHARUDESU DAIMAO Vs. YUSYA AUROSU “Confrontation” set…

Originally debuting at the Bakuha Exhibition Vol.4 a couple of weeks back, the awesome “Confrontation” set from Kto Kto is now available online! An extension to the ever growing Kaibutsu (Monster) Series, the stunning set features just 2 figures this time around; honourable knight YUSYA AUROSU, coming in the standard finger puppet-style, and Kto Kto’s largest figureContinue reading “Kto Kto’s SHARUDESU DAIMAO Vs. YUSYA AUROSU “Confrontation” set…”

KtoKto’s new sculpts for Bkuha Exhibition 4…

Kto Kto has just revealed that he’ll be taking part in the upcoming Bakuha Exhibition Vol.4 with the launch of 2 all-new figures! Whilst information on the pair is thin on the ground at present, it would appear from the styling that both will form part of the next wave of Kaibutsu, including both aContinue reading “KtoKto’s new sculpts for Bkuha Exhibition 4…”

KtoKto’s Monster Series 3 overseas sales…

KtoKto‘s Kaibutsu (Monster) Series 3 returns this week for a fresh round of overseas sales!Inspired by a mix of both classic monster designs and 80s Japanese horror toys – including the iconic MaBa Zombies – this third wave once again features a total of 3 different designs; Frankenstein’s monster, Dracula and a companion tomb stone, each sculpted in theContinue reading “KtoKto’s Monster Series 3 overseas sales…”

VideoV0mit’s “GID” Zangotchi mini…

Having seen an extremely limited custom release courtesy of Obsessed Panda last week, we’re very pleased to reveal that VideoV0mit‘s Zangotchi mini will finally see it’s first official run later this week! Co-designed alongside DeathCat Toys‘ Johan Ulrich and sculpted by KtoKto, the Bikkuriman-style figure stands at just over 3″ tall, coming with the same chest skull, tentacledContinue reading “VideoV0mit’s “GID” Zangotchi mini…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Flesh” Kaibutsu (Monster) Series 3 sofubi from KtoKto…

Having recently debuted at Wonderfestival Summer 2015, KtoKto‘s Kaibutsu (Monster) Series 3 returns for it’s first official online release! Inspired by a mix of both classic monster designs and 80s Japanese horror toys – including the iconic MaBa Zombies – this third wave once again features a total of 3 different designs; Frankenstein’s monster, Dracula and a companion tomb stone, each sculptedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Flesh” Kaibutsu (Monster) Series 3 sofubi from KtoKto…”

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// 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 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// Newtervision’s Dracula-inspired Deformate keshi revealed…

With “Frank”, “Madman” and “Pyonshi” releasing last year to huge critical acclaim (check them here if you haven’t already), Newtervison‘s horror keshi series “Deformate” is set to return soon with the arrival of an all-new Dracula inspired figure! Pictured here on the work-bench of sculptor Kto Kto as a near-finished clay prototype, the little guyContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Newtervision’s Dracula-inspired Deformate keshi revealed…”

MAN-E-NEWS// DeathCat Toys’ Elder Demons: Series 2 sculpts revealed in-full…

With the finished wax protos for DeathCat Toys‘ first series of Elder Demons revealed here just last week, creator Johan Ulrich has wasted no time at all in getting to work on Series 2, as he proudly presents both finished sculpts in-full! Featuring the previously revealed hell hound “Cerebus” alongside an all-new, as yet unnamedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// DeathCat Toys’ Elder Demons: Series 2 sculpts revealed in-full…”