“The misconception that money dictates value has taken a strong hold on the Indy toy movement. Supply and demand are engineered, and consumers are often duped into thinking high price is a benchmark for quality. This two way street runs rampant with misconceptions and odd justifications. It’s weird and facinating all around. Money in itselfContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Francios le Grande “Value Lottery” from Lulubell Toys…”
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MAN-E-NEWS// The DCon exclusive Rancid Raptor “Grab Back” bags from James Groman x Lulubell Toys revealed…
Following its debut at NYCC earlier in the month, Luke Rook over at Lulubell Toys has revealed that the Rancid Raptor sofubi is set to return for a special Designer Con 2014 exclusive “Grab Back” bag release! Designed and sculpted by James Groman and produced by Lulubell in Japan, the 2-part, 4″ tall sofubi mini isContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The DCon exclusive Rancid Raptor “Grab Back” bags from James Groman x Lulubell Toys revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS (UPDATED)// The Lulubell Toys exclusive “Floating Marble” Koningu from Ummikko…
Luke Rook over at Lulubell Toys is proud to reveal that they will be releasing the next version of Ummikko‘s Koningu sofubi! Sculpted by Monkey 3000 and produced by Rook, the 5.5″ tall figure has been cast in a gorgeous “floating” marbled vinyl for the release, coming in a mix of red, light blue andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS (UPDATED)// The Lulubell Toys exclusive “Floating Marble” Koningu from Ummikko…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Gruin Kaiju sofubi Kickstarter project…
In association with Lulubell toys and Luke Rook of Grody Shogun, Geoffrey Maxfield is proud to present the Gruin Kaiju sofubi Kickstarter! Heavily influenced by classic kaiju and Japanese sci-fi, the authentic paper clay-style soft vinyl figure stands at a lumbering 9″ tall, coming complete with articulation in both the arms and waist. Currently availableContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Gruin Kaiju sofubi Kickstarter project…”
MAN-E-NEWS// James Groman’s “Triceratops” Rotten Rexx WIP head sculpt revealed…
Whilst the dust has barely settled since the debut of Rotten Rexx at NYCC last year, creator James Groman has already set about working on an all-new head sculpt! Taking on the form of a triceratops this time around, the unnamed sculpt features the same jaw-dropping scale and detail of the original, coming with wonderfullyContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// James Groman’s “Triceratops” Rotten Rexx WIP head sculpt revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The 2013 Grody Ornaments at Lulubell Toys…
Coming just in time for the Holidays, Lulubell Toys are proud to reveal that the 2013 Grody Ornaments are now up for grabs online! Produced by none other than Grody Shogun, each ornament has been made from a clear soft vinyl Monster arm, complete with either gold or silver inserts, metallic red and green sprays, aContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The 2013 Grody Ornaments at Lulubell Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// James Groman’s Rotten Rexx at Designer Con…
We’ve already featured one amazing Rotten Rexx custom that creator James Groman will be bringing along to Designer Con this weekend, so it came with great pleasure today to find that he’s teamed up with Lulubell Toys to bring that total up to four! Aptly named “Radiated”, “Rawmeat”, “Red Dead” and “Ultimate” Rexx, the handContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// James Groman’s Rotten Rexx at Designer Con…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Grody Shogun’s Suck Sensei sofubi for Super Suck-Up 2…
Featured here as a wax proto last week, Luke Rook aka Grody Shogun has just revealed his entry for Super Suck-Up 2 in full! Entitled Suck Sensei, the 3″ tall micro appears to have been cast in a black soft vinyl, coming with a thick layer of silver sprays, hand painted detailing, plus a detachableContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Grody Shogun’s Suck Sensei sofubi for Super Suck-Up 2…”
MAN-E-NEWS// James Groman’s DCon exclusive Rotten Rex custom…
Creator of arguably one of the best toys we’ve seen all year, James Groman has finally been given the chance to customise a Rotten Rex for himself… and boy is it EPIC! Cast by Grody Shogun in a grey soft vinyl, Groman opted to take the 12″ tall beast down a more realistic route thanContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// James Groman’s DCon exclusive Rotten Rex custom…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Grody Shogun’s Sucklord sofubi wax proto for Super Suck-Up 2…
Yep, we know we already posted the above images in our reveal of the the Super Suck-Up 2 show last week, but with a little help from Dov over at DKE Toys, we’ve been able to shed some light on the curious looking wax proto… Created by none other than Luke Rook aka Grody Shogun,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Grody Shogun’s Sucklord sofubi wax proto for Super Suck-Up 2…”
MAN-E-NEWS// James Groman x Lulubell Toys’ Rotten Rex preorder…
Another staggering piece that we were lucky enough to feast our eyes upon at NYCC last week, James Groman‘s looong awaited Rotten Rex sofubi is now finally available to preorder exclusively from Lulubell Toys! A true master of his craft, Groman has worked on countless animation, illustration & toy design projects in his lifetime, including MadBalls, Monster Hunter, Sushi Pack and BelaContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// James Groman x Lulubell Toys’ Rotten Rex preorder…”
MAN-E-NEWS// James Groman’s Rotten Rexx head preorder at Lulubell Toys…
After quite literally years on the drawing board, the legendary James Groman‘s Rotten Rex sofubi is finally ready to rear it’s ugly head! A true master of his craft, Groman has worked on countless animation, illustration & toy design projects in his lifetime, including MadBalls, Monster Hunter, Sushi Pack and Bela Lugosi’s: Tale from the Grave comics, with his latest comic,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// James Groman’s Rotten Rexx head preorder at Lulubell Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Skinner’s “Rocket Pop Screaming Black Plague and the Living Bruise” Minion set at Lulubell Toys…
Debuting at SDCC last month, Skinner‘s Minion sofubis return for a Lulubell Toys exclusive! Entitled “Rocket Pop Screaming Black Plague and the Living Bruise”, the pair of sofubi minis have been sculpted by Paul Kaiju, with production duties handed over to Luke Rook aka Grody Shogun. Cast in what we assume to be GID softContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Skinner’s “Rocket Pop Screaming Black Plague and the Living Bruise” Minion set at Lulubell Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Young Gohst ‘Shi shi Mai ish’ micro run from Grody Shogun x Ferg…
Lulubell Toys are proud to present the latest micro run of Grody Shogun x Ferg Young Gohst sofubi minis… the ‘Shi shi Mai ish’ version! The first fully painted edition of the highly popular figure, Grody has cast the little guys in a clear red soft vinyl, complete with metallic teal sprays and yellow, whiteContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Young Gohst ‘Shi shi Mai ish’ micro run from Grody Shogun x Ferg…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Rotten Rex kaiju wip from James Groman…
Illustrator, pro toy sculptor and creator of the much loved Brain Bug Boogieman, James Groman, has just revealed that the long awaited Rotten Rex kaiju will finally be seeing the light of day! Originally sculpted way back in 2011, it would appear that the humungous beast is now entering the wax prototyping phase courtesy ofContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Rotten Rex kaiju wip from James Groman…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Kiss My Blarney” Young Gohst exclusive from Lulubell Toys…
In celebration of St Patrick’s Day next week, premier art toy emporium Lulubell Toys are proud to offer up the latest “Kiss My Blarney” Young Gohst exclusive! Designed by Ferg, sculpted by Scott Wilkowski and produced by Lulubell’s very own Luke Rook, the highly sought after sofubi mini has been cast in a clear green vinylContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Kiss My Blarney” Young Gohst exclusive from Lulubell Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The post-holiday art toy catch-up!
After an awesome 7 days away on the unique isle of Cuba (first week off this year, woot!), we’re back with all the latest news in the ‘alternative’ art toy scene, including exclusive H.U.S.T.L.E updates, reveals of our latest projects under the new ‘Disarticulators’ umbrella (a collaborative effort between our very own Tru:Tek, Zectron andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The post-holiday art toy catch-up!”
MAN-E-NEWS// The MISHKA Boogie-Man from CURE Toys…
Following our look at the latest Brain Bug Boogie-Man last week, CURE have revealed yet another exclusive that will be heading to the Blackbox Toy/Music event, the NYCC 2012 MISHKA Boogie-Man! Featuring the standard BM body sculpt, the sweet looking figure has been given a samurai style head, coming complete with cleaver. Cast in aContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The MISHKA Boogie-Man from CURE Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Black Box exclusive Brain Bug Boogie-Man from Cure Toys…
Swiftly following the OG black/pink release last month, Cure Toys have revealed the latest edition of James Groman’s monumental Brain Bug Boogie-Man… the Black Box exclusive! Created as part of a 6 piece set that will be available (individually) at the upcoming Black Box music/toy event, the stunning figure comes once again un-painted, this timeContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Black Box exclusive Brain Bug Boogie-Man from Cure Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Wonderfest Grody Shogun x MVH Mash-Up lottery…
Originally available to attendees of this year’s Wonderfest, Luke Rook over at Lulubell toys has saved 3 of the breathtaking Grody Shogun x MVH Mash-Ups for his legions of devotees! A combination of the infamous “Monster” body and “Sludge Demon” head, the gruesome sofubis have been hand painted in a mixture of purple, green andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Wonderfest Grody Shogun x MVH Mash-Up lottery…”
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