“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 “Independence Day” Despair mini figure from Adam Quesnell x Stand Up Records…”
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MAN-E-NEWS// Splurrt’s “Puppoo the Evil Unchi” sofubi proto revealed…
Sometimes bad dogs make bad poops. When neglected the perfect mix of elements, fertilizers, pollutants, air born pathogens, etc. can cause the bacteria to mutate, creating… Puppoo the Evil Unchi! Inspired by the past 6 months of walking his new puppy – and presumably cleaning up some mutant turds in its wake – the latestContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Splurrt’s “Puppoo the Evil Unchi” sofubi proto revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Tru:Tek’s “Ooze Tank” micro keshi teased…
Originally posted on IG over the weekend and subsequently covered by fellow toy blog Spanky Stokes, we’ve decided to finally shed some light on the latest work-in-progress toy from our editor-in-chief, Tru:Tek… the Ooze Tank! Once again drawing obvious inspiration from the much-loved 70’s Ooze-It doll, the hand sculpted piece – pictured here alongside theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Tru:Tek’s “Ooze Tank” micro keshi teased…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Mad Wrestlers” keshi from Monster Island x Disart ToyLabs…
Originally seeing a limited release in resin courtesy of Toy Art gallery, Monster Island‘s awesome “Mad Wrestlers” are set to return in keshi-form courtesy of the Disart ToyLabs! Heavily inspired by the Weirdballs mini figure off-shoots, these ingenious little guys feature recast and reduced Madball heads that have been kit-bashed with a number of different M.U.S.C.L.EContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Mad Wrestlers” keshi from Monster Island x Disart ToyLabs…”
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 online later today (6/12)! 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 of Lulubell Toys,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Red/Grey” Elder Demons: Series 1 sofubi from DeathCat Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Algangu’s “Dissolution of Smoke: Vol. 2″ sofubi minis…
Originally teased here a few weeks back, the second wave of “Dissolution of Smoke” sofubi from Algangu will finally see their debut release this week! Featuring a total of 3 all-new designs inspired by traditional yokai and 1970’s candy shop playing cards, the figures – a gourd holding monk, a castle and a cycloptic hat –Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Algangu’s “Dissolution of Smoke: Vol. 2″ sofubi minis…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Daniel Yu’s “Wilbur” and “Jiangshi Acolyte” release in-full…
Following our preview posts earlier in the week, we can now bring you the full line-up of both “Wilbur” and “Juangshi Acolyte” figures that our good friend Daniel Yu will have up for grabs in his store this week! Here’s a quick rundown of exactly what will be on offer come drop time at 9pmContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Daniel Yu’s “Wilbur” and “Jiangshi Acolyte” release in-full…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Mr Softy” resin mini figure from RufusArt…
After months on the drawing board, the awesome “Mr Softy” mini figure from RufusArt is finally set to see the light of day soon! Designed, hand sculpted and cast in resin by the artist, the angry little ice cream stands in-scale with traditional mini figures, coming in at around 2″ tall. Currently ironing out aContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Mr Softy” resin mini figure from RufusArt…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Grey Version” Wilbur and Jiangshi resin figures from Daniel Yu…
Singapore-based artist Daniel Yu has just announced that he’ll have a whole slew of new figures ready for release later this week, the first to be revealed coming in the form of these gorgeous proto-grey versions of both Wilbur and The Jiangshi Acolyte! Standing at around 3″-3.5″ tall each, the pair have been cast inContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Grey Version” Wilbur and Jiangshi resin figures from Daniel Yu…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Mush-Man” Splatter Retsuden keshi from Uncut…
Teased extensively here on Man-E-Toys since its first reveal back in February, the second figure in Uncut‘s ongoing “Splatter Retsuden” series – the aptly titled “Mush Man” – will finally be up for grabs this weekend! Inspired by cult horror flick Return of the Living Dead 2’s “Tarman” character, the Bikkuriman-style keshi appears to be the sameContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Mush-Man” Splatter Retsuden keshi from Uncut…”
MAN-E-NEWS// 10B Factory’s “Mogurelu”, “Moguming” and “Moguring” sofubi at Jungle…
10B Factory are proud to reveal that the latest member in their ongoing “Deep Sea Diver” series – Mogurelu – will finally be up for grabs online this weekend! Standing around the same height as previous releases at just over 3″ tall, the little guy features articulation in the arms as well as a removableContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// 10B Factory’s “Mogurelu”, “Moguming” and “Moguring” sofubi at Jungle…”
MAN-E-NEWS// FTWR Toy’s “Zombie Army” keshi international sale…
Originally debuting at Wonderfestival back in February, the “Zombie Army” keshi from up and coming keshi outfit FTWR Toy is finally available worldwide! Based on FTWR’s recent Bikkuriman-style sticker release, the ingenious 2.5″ tall design comes complete with a couple of neat design features inspired by knock-off kinkeshi- an embedded blade in the shoulder and a lead pipe thatContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// FTWR Toy’s “Zombie Army” keshi international sale…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Peter Kato’s “Sunshine” EyeHeart Bunnies resin figures revealed…
With summer finally starting to rear it’s head, resin artist Peter Kato has decided to celebrate with his latest round resin mini figures… the Sunshine EyeHeart Bunnies! Featuring Peter’s all-new “EyeHeart” design, the 3″ tall figure has been digitally sculpted, prototyped and cast in a summery light yellow resin this time around, coming complete withContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Peter Kato’s “Sunshine” EyeHeart Bunnies resin figures revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Zinkeshi” Zinewolf sofubi from Hateball…
Born out of his love for M.U.S.C.L.E and custom mini figures, Justin Jewett over at Hateball has prepared a very special toy release, the “Zinkeshi” Zinewolf sofubi! Produced in the classic keshi gomu flesh-tone, the 8″ tall soft vinyl figure – complete with a magnetically attached mask (not pictured) – comes packed with an all-newContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Zinkeshi” Zinewolf sofubi from Hateball…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Uncut’s “Mush Man” Splatter Retsuden keshi revealed in full…
Originally teased here way back in February, the second figure in Uncut‘s ongoing “Splatter Retsuden” series – aptly titled “Mush Man” – had finally been revealed in-full! Inspired by cult horror flick Return of the Living Dead 2’s “Tarman” character, the Bikkuriman-style keshi appears to be the same size as the previously released Splatter RetsudenContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Uncut’s “Mush Man” Splatter Retsuden keshi revealed in full…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Monster Island’s “Mad Muscles” mini figures and the Memorial Day Sale at Toy Art Gallery…
Originally teased here earlier in the month, we can now reveal that Monster Island‘s awesome “Mad Muscle” custom mini figures are now up for grabs exclusively at Toy Art Gallery! Heavily inspired by the Weirdballs mini figure off-shoots, these ingenious little guys feature recast and reduced Madball heads that have been kit-bashed with a number ofContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Monster Island’s “Mad Muscles” mini figures and the Memorial Day Sale at Toy Art Gallery…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Universe of Violence “Chaos Dimension”: Wave 2 mini figures from Ironhaus Pro…
After a brief hiatus, the guys over at Ironhaus Pro are back with the second instalment of Universe of Violence “Chaos Dimension” mini figures! Featuring a total of 3 new designs this time around – Deadface II, West Nile and the much anticipated new “boss” figure Hell Chicken – the trio have been designed and sculptedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Universe of Violence “Chaos Dimension”: Wave 2 mini figures from Ironhaus Pro…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Algangu’s “Dissolution of Smoke: Vol. 2” sofubi revealed…
With the original “Dissolution of Smoke” sofubi proving to be a huge success (check it here), creator Algangu has wasted no time in getting to work on a second wave of characters! Featuring a total of 3 all-new designs inspired by traditional yokai and 1970’s candy shop playing cards, the finger puppet-style figures – a gourd holdingContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Algangu’s “Dissolution of Smoke: Vol. 2” sofubi revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS (UPDATED)// Mee Mie’s “Lemonjah” keshi revealed…
The creators of last years hugely popular “Emerian” Vinyl Artist Gacha figure (check it here) – Mee Mie – are proud to reveal that they’ll have an all-new mini up for grabs at Design Fiesta 41 this weekend! Entitled “Lemonjah”, the Neclos-inspired anthropomorphic fruit has been hand sculpted in keshi-scale by Mee Mie’s Kazuaki Sasaki,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS (UPDATED)// Mee Mie’s “Lemonjah” keshi revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Camo” Cry-Borg custom mini figures from Rufus…
Sculptor and illustrator Rufus has just unleashed a whole load of new work in his online store, the pick of the bunch – for us at least! – coming in the form of these awesome OMFG Cry-Borg “Camo” customs! Standing at around 2″ of olive colored PVC, Rufus’ very own entry into OMFG Series 2 has beenContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Camo” Cry-Borg custom mini figures from Rufus…”
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