MAN-E-NEWS// Rampage Toys’ Cyclops Dinosaurs sofubi test shots…

After months of preparation, Jon Malmstedt over at Rampage Toys can finally reveal the first vinyl test shots of his latest sofubi creations, the Cyclops Dinosaurs! Standing at a mini-sized 3″ (Anklo around 1.5″), the beautifully realised creations have been given a number of articulated joints, including the T-Rex’s super cute arms! Due to beContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Rampage Toys’ Cyclops Dinosaurs sofubi test shots…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The custom Forrest Digglers from Rampage Toys…

Hot off the heals of his recent collaboration with Uamou, Jon Malmstedt has revealed that he will be dropping the latest batch of Rampage Toys x Splurrt customs as soon as next week! This time around featuring the recently released Forrest Diggler, Jon has set to work on a number of glow-in-the-dark casts, giving theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The custom Forrest Digglers from Rampage Toys…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Au Naturel” Waniphant custom from Rampage Toys…

Created as a special “added extra” for today’s Rampage Toys x Uamou collaboration, the Waniphant from Hints and Spices has once again been given the Rampage makeover! Hand sprayed and brushed in Jon’s “Au Naturel” palette of grey, pink, white, flesh and black, the absolutely gorgeous one-off sofubi can be found on the Rampage ToysContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Au Naturel” Waniphant custom from Rampage Toys…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Frenzy customs from Rampage Toys…

Revealed in our Rampage Toys round-up last week, Jon Malmstedt has posted yet another tantalising image from his forthcoming Frenzy custom release. Due to drop on Friday, July 6th, Jon will be painting up 5 of the sofubi house’s wrestler figure in his signature palette of neon hued sprays, including one very special green-headed “chase”Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Frenzy customs from Rampage Toys…”

MAN-E-FEATURE// The Zombie Cake! MIMP mash-up mini-resin from Rampage Toys…

As we delve into the world of custom keshi/M.U.S.C.L.E in the build up to ‘Ed Skorm vs. Min-E-Face‘s release, we’ve decided to feature a piece by the artist that first inspired us to undertake the project, the Zombie Cake! from Rampage Toys’ Jon Malmstedt. Although not strictly M.U.S.C.L.E (the figure has been modified from the HunchbackContinue reading “MAN-E-FEATURE// The Zombie Cake! MIMP mash-up mini-resin from Rampage Toys…”

MAN-E-NEWS// RAMPAGE x UAMOU Part 2 and more from Rampage Toys…

In an effort to make up for the fact that Rampage Toy‘s March exhibition at Studio Uamou ended up being mostly unavailable to those not able to attend, Jon Malmstedt has been hard at work on a new batch of pieces for the aptly titled “RAMPAGE x UAMOU Part 2” sale! Consisting of a fewContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// RAMPAGE x UAMOU Part 2 and more from Rampage Toys…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The neon “Starpets” from Killer J x Rampage Toys…

In between his busy schedule of creating new pieces for both Studio Uamou and the upcoming “Pandemonium” custom show (find out more here), Jon Malmstedt of Rampage Toys has managed to cram in yet another awesome collaboration, this time with Japan’s Killer J! Jon has painted up 4 of the artist’s “Starpet” sofubi, that haveContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The neon “Starpets” from Killer J x Rampage Toys…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Rampage Toys’ Wild Cat Ugly Unicorns and Buffalo Manotaur for ‘Pandemonium’…

Fresh from his appearance at Design Fiesta a couple of weeks back, Jon over at Rampage Toys has once again been preparing another breathtaking batch of customs, this time for the upcoming Pandemonium “Land Animal” themed show at the prestigious One Up shop in Akihabara (Tokyo). So far Jon has revealed 4 pieces that will beContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Rampage Toys’ Wild Cat Ugly Unicorns and Buffalo Manotaur for ‘Pandemonium’…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Rampage Toys’ Design Fiesta 35 exclusives…

Hot off the heels of Super Festival 59, Jon over at Rampage Toys is readying another batch of awesome figures for this weekend’s Design Festa 35 ( Odaib Big Site, Tokyo)! Featuring a limited run of just 5 Rainbow Haired Ugly Unicorns and 3 custom Chima Group “Bollos”, the exclusive figures will be available at booths E17/18 alongsideContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Rampage Toys’ Design Fiesta 35 exclusives…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Rampage Toys’ dinosaur sofubi teaser #2…

Following the first official teaser for his latest sofubi release (pictured below for all of those who missed it!), Jon over at Rampage Toys shares with us the second cycloptic dinosaur to feature in the series, an adorable anklyosaurus! The veggie eating, four legged creature, along with 2 others, is currently being cast in wax inContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Rampage Toys’ dinosaur sofubi teaser #2…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Gusto resin figure from Blurble…

Courtesy of Cliff at Monstreuses Studios, Blurble‘s highly anticipated 3D debut has finally made it’s way to resin! Based on Blurble’s recurring “Gusto” character, the figure was entrusted to the more than capable hands of Jon over at Rampage Toys for sculpting and prepping duties. Cast in both clear green and white resin, this initial runContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Gusto resin figure from Blurble…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Rampage Toys at Superfestival 59…

Fresh from his recent debut show at Studio Uamou, Jon over at Rampage Toys has been readying yet another ginormous batch of customs for next week’s Superfestival! Featuring the first official painted run of Manotaur (replete with Ugly Unicorn sidekick!), Jon will also be dropping several collaborations, with Ilanena’s “Penguin Metrobayakan”, Chima Group’s “Neon Metallic” Amedasu,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Rampage Toys at Superfestival 59…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The KHFC Ugly from Rampage Toys x KHFC…

Featured here a while back, Rampage Toy‘s collaboration with kaiju/art/music collective KFHC (Kentucky Fried Hard Core) will finally be making it’s debut soon. Dubbed KFHC Ugly, the latest Ugly Unicorn comes in KY Bluegrass Japanese vinyl (identical to the KY Greasebat release), and has been limited to just 10 unpainted and 10 custom painted byContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The KHFC Ugly from Rampage Toys x KHFC…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Rampage Toys Exhibition at Studio Uamou…

After months of preparation, Jon Malmstedt of Rampage Toys finally opened the doors to his debut solo show at Studio Uamou in Tokyo’s Akihabara today. Armed to the teeth with customs, original pieces and a whole host of paintings including 5 Ugly Unicorns (2 micro runs and 5 customs) and around 60 Uamous (featuring a run ofContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Rampage Toys Exhibition at Studio Uamou…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Rampage Toys project updates…

Gearing up for his first solo exhibition at Studio Uamou next week, Jon over at Rampage Toys has given us a sneak peak of the vast amount of original and custom creations that will be on offer. Featuring a staggering list of 80+ sofubi and 100+ other items, the show will include 15 Ugly Unicorns (2Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Rampage Toys project updates…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Manotaur, Sofubi Dinosaurs, and KFHC Ugly Unicorns from Rampage Toys…

Swiftly following the wonder that was the ‘Sofubi Farm‘ last week, Jon over at Rampage Toys has revealed a number of projects that should hopefully be seeing the light of day soon. Ranging from customs, dinosaurs, and even a new exclusive Ugly Unicorn, we’ve decided to give you a quick run down of a fewContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Manotaur, Sofubi Dinosaurs, and KFHC Ugly Unicorns from Rampage Toys…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Rampage Toys’ ‘Sofubi Animal Farm’ custom vinyl toy releases…

As mentioned here last week, Rampage Toys will once again be welcoming a barrage of Friday releases, this week in the form of the ‘Sofubi Animal Farm’! Rampage’s Jon Malmstedt has been accumulating a wide variety of soft vinyl animals over the past four months, and has decided that with the coming of spring, nowContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Rampage Toys’ ‘Sofubi Animal Farm’ custom vinyl toy releases…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Uglier Unicorn from Rampage Toys x Splurrt and more…

Joe Merril aka Splurrt is readying his latest collaboration with Rampage Toys, the Uglier Unicorns, set to drop this Sunday (26th February) at 1pm EST, exclusively on the Splurrt Big Cartel. No news yet with regards to edition size (we’re guessing around 10) or pricing, but we can confirm that each Ugly Unicorn custom willContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Uglier Unicorn from Rampage Toys x Splurrt and more…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Manotaur wax proto from Imps & Monsters x Rampage Toys…

We briefly skirted upon the upcoming Imps & Monsters x Rampage Toys project in our exclusive interview with Jon Malmstedt yesterday, and with production now entering the final stages, we thought we’d take a further look at the long awaited ‘Manotaur’ figure… Sculpt by Justin Hillgrove of I&M, with preparation and production overseen by JonContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Manotaur wax proto from Imps & Monsters x Rampage Toys…”

MAN-E-FEATURE// Exclusive interview with Rampage Toys’ Jon Malmstedt…

With a slew of hand sculpt and cast resin releases, an original vinyl toy, plus collaborations with the likes of Kikkake, Splurrt, Tenacious Toys, and Hints & Spices, the past 12 months have seen Rampage Toys grow to become one of the indie toy scene’s hottest properties. Founder Jon Malmstedt shows no signs of lettingContinue reading “MAN-E-FEATURE// Exclusive interview with Rampage Toys’ Jon Malmstedt…”