MAN-E-NEWS// DeathCat Toys’ GID “Elder Demons” revealed…

Despite the “Pink” and “Grey” keshi Elder Demons dropping in the very near future, creator Johan Ulrich over at DeathCat Toys has already lined up yet another batch in GID! Designed by Johan and sculpted by KtoKto, the 2.5″ tall Bikkuriman/Ma-Ba-style split torso minis – Oni Mira and the Red Pharoah – have once againContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// DeathCat Toys’ GID “Elder Demons” 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…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Osaka Soft Expo exclusive “Bunny-Bear Fighter” sofubi micros from Rampage Toys x Makoto Hidaka…

  Originally making it’s debut back in September last year, Makoto Hidaka’s Bunny-Bear Fighter sofubi micro is finally set to return this weekend for the Osaka Soft Expo! Based on the Japanese illustrator’s recurring character of the same name, the 2” tall figure has been hand sculpted and produced by Rampage Toys’ Jon Malmstedt. Cast in aContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Osaka Soft Expo exclusive “Bunny-Bear Fighter” sofubi micros from Rampage Toys x Makoto Hidaka…”

MAN-E-NEWS// March’s OTMFG release from October Toys…

October Toys are seeing in Spring in style this month, as they proudly present the third round of OTMFG offerings for 2015! Once again seeing the return of the Matt Doughty/Lamour Supreme designed Zombie Pheyden, this time around in a “Tarred” black-orange thermal PVC, the 2″ undead Glyos is joined by a bright orange Mini Gwin, aContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// March’s OTMFG release from October Toys…”

MAN-E-NEWS// T9G x Medicom Toy’s “Rangeas” Vinyl Artist Gacha Series 2 mini…

Joining the previously featured OTA Mirocku Maru and Sebastian, we bring you guys the third figure in Medicom Toy’s Vinyl Artist Gacha: Series 2, the adorable Rangeas mini from T9G! Similar to the other figures in the line, the little guy stands at just under 2.5″ tall, coming in a selection of 5 different blind-bagged soft vinylContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// T9G x Medicom Toy’s “Rangeas” Vinyl Artist Gacha Series 2 mini…”

MAN-E-NEWS// DeathCat Toys’ “Cerebus” Elder Demon revealed in full…

Wasting no time since the release of the first round of Elder Demons in keshi-form just a couple weeks back, Johan Ulrich over at DeathCat Toys has just revealed the series’ third entry in full, evil hellhound Cerebus! Designed by Johan and once again sculpted by the masterful KtoKto, the 3” tall mini – namedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// DeathCat Toys’ “Cerebus” Elder Demon revealed in full…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Monte Krusto” resin figure from Ummikko…

“Imprisoned in the sewers for years Monte Krusto has had plenty of time to plot his revenge on those who wronged him. He has finally escaped and you now have the opportunity to get him in your home. Just pray you’re not on his list!” Taking a break from sofubi for his latest release, Monkey3000 over atContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Monte Krusto” resin figure from Ummikko…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Tenacious Toys exclusive “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 Tenacious Toys exclusive “Despair” keshi from Adam Quesnell…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Uncut’s Tarman inspired keshi revealed…

With his debut figure selling out online last week in a matter of minutes, Kotobuki Man over at Uncut has just revealed a follow-up is already in the works! Inspired by cult horror flick Return of the Living Dead 2’s Tarman character, the oversized Bikkuriman-style keshi appears to be around the same size as the previously released SplatterContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Uncut’s Tarman inspired keshi revealed…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Half Galaxy” Real Uamou sofubi…

Uamou‘s Half Galaxy Week came to a close over the weekend with a fourth and final release, the “Half Galaxy” Real Uamou! The latest iteration of Uamou’s RealxHead Chaosman, this stunning 7″ tall figure has been treated to a breathtaking paint app courtesy of Master Gotto that blends both “black” and “metallic blue” variants of Uamou’s signature “Galaxy”Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Half Galaxy” Real Uamou sofubi…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Half Galaxy” Bastard sofubi mini from Uamou…

Coming a little late to the game, we bring you the third release in Uamou‘s ongoing “Half Galaxy” week, the Bastard sofubi mini! Designed by Studio Uamou and hand-painted by Master Goto, this breathtaking colorway blends both “black” and “metallic blue” variants of Uamou’s signature “Galaxy” paint app to dream-like effect. Currently available at Uamou’s Tokyo-based storeContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Half Galaxy” Bastard sofubi mini from Uamou…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Batman: Li’l Gotham mini figures from Kotobukiya x DC Comics…

Famed Japanese collectibles manufacturer Kotobukiya have revealed that they’ll be unleashing a series of keshi-style figures based on Dustin Nguyen’s digital comic, Batman: Li’l Gotham! Officially licensed by DC Comics, the series of M.U.S.C.L.E inspired figures consists of 7 different designs; Joker, Catwoman, Nightwing, Robin, Harley Quinn, Poison Ivy, and two variations of Batman; each of whichContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Batman: Li’l Gotham mini figures from Kotobukiya x DC Comics…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Plague Oracles “Lonely Hearts Club” edition from Daniel Yu…

Singapore-based artist Daniel Yu has just unveiled his latest mini figure release, introducing the Plague Oracle “Lonely Hearts Club” edition! Joining Daniel’s prolific back catalog of meticulously crafted Playmobil customs, the haunting 3″ tall piece has constructed with multiple hand cast resin parts, featuring magnetic articulation in the arms as well as a separately castContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Plague Oracles “Lonely Hearts Club” edition from Daniel Yu…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The IG-Baba resin mini figures from Healeymade…

Having made numerous appearances over the years in 3.75″ form, Healeymade‘s IG-Baba is set to return this week in mini figure form! Kit-bashed from an undisclosed gachapon mini and infamous Star Wars bounty hunter IG-88’s head, the 2″ tall static figure has been produced in an all-new super-bright GID blue resin complete with display base. Pricing,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The IG-Baba resin mini figures from Healeymade…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Valentines” DESPAIR rubber mini figure from Adam Quesnell and Stand Up! Records…

“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 “Valentines” DESPAIR rubber mini figure from Adam Quesnell and Stand Up! Records…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The GPK-inspired Skull from NolanJP…

It’s been a little while since we last featured the incredible talents of mini figure sculptor NolanJP, so it came with great pleasure over the weekend to find he’s back in the game with his latest piece, a stunning GPK-inspired skull! Coming in at around 0.75″ – a little over half the size of Nolan’sContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The GPK-inspired Skull from NolanJP…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Uncut’s “Splatter Retsuden ” online sale…

Having made an appearance at the Zoomoth Wonderfestival booth over the weekend, Uncut‘s debut keshi “Splatter Retsuden” (Boropushi) will finally be up for grabs online this week! Inspired by cult horror flick The Burning’s lead protagonist “Cropsey”, the oversized mini figure has been hand sculpted by the artist based on his original Bikkuriman-style sticker design, coming castContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Uncut’s “Splatter Retsuden ” online sale…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Nerdone and Newtervision’s M.O.T.U.L.O.S x MASH playset…

As promised in our coverage of “Karnov” yesterday, we bring you details of the Nerdone x Newtervision “M.O.T.U.L.O.S x MASH” play set that’ll be gracing Wonderfestival Winter 2015 this weekend! Opting for a gorgeous M.O.T.U infused colorway this time around, the ever popular M.O.T.U.L.O.S castle has been produced in a white soft vinyl with gorgeousContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Nerdone and Newtervision’s M.O.T.U.L.O.S x MASH playset…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Outbreak” Elephantos resin mini figures from Turbopistola…

After over a year away from the toys, our good friend Daniel Smith aka Turbopistola returns with a special “Outbreak” run of Elephantos resin minis! Created to coincide with the Days of the Dead: Atlanta Horror Convention this weekend, the stunning hand cast resin figures have been treated to multitude of gruesome looking paint applications,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Outbreak” Elephantos resin mini figures from Turbopistola…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Itokin Park and Punk Drunkers keshi from Onion Fights…

Yep, yet more keshi today, as we reveal the latest figures from Onion Fights! Focusing on just 2 collaborative pieces this time around, the guys have teamed up with none other than Itokin Park for a space wrestler version of their classic Lucha Bear sofubi, and with Japanese apparel brand Punk Drunkers for a miniContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Itokin Park and Punk Drunkers keshi from Onion Fights…”