Originally teased way back in January, the latest Neo Japan figure from RESTORE – the groundbreaking Collectlister – will finally be making its debut at Wonderfestival Summer ’16 this weekend! Said to be the first “enemy” character in the ongoing Neo Japan saga, the exquisitely detailed figure has been designed and sculpted by none other than AbeContinue reading “RESTORE’s Collectlister sofubi revealed…”
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Goccodo’s Medicom Toy exclusive Strong Smell Cyclops…
Having seen numerous exclusive and limited online releases over the past 9 months, Goccodo‘s highly sought after Strong Smell Cyclops is finally set for a general release this month courtesy of Medicom Toy! Designed by Goccodo and sculpted by RESTORE‘s Abe Junnokai, the totally turdical wrassler has been cast in a flesh tone vinyl this time, coming withContinue reading “Goccodo’s Medicom Toy exclusive Strong Smell Cyclops…”
Goccodo’s “Hulkster” Strong Smell Cyclops revealed…
The awesome Strong Smell Cyclops from Goccodo is set to return soon in an all-new colorway inspired by the one and only Hulk Hogan! Designed by Goccodo and sculpted by RESTORE‘s Abe Junnokai, this 9″ of wrasslin’ hot mess appears to have been cast in a brown soft vinyl this time, coming in a swathe of spraysContinue reading “Goccodo’s “Hulkster” Strong Smell Cyclops revealed…”
Rockin’ Jelly Bean x Blackdots’ “Full Color” Mr Death…
With off-white and black versions now tucked firmly under their belt, Blackdots and Rockin’ Jelly Bean are proud to reveal that their debut “Freaky Monster Village” sofubi – Mr Death – will be see his first fully-painted colorway this week! Inspired, sadly not by RJB’s signature erotic psychobilly art, but instead by hotrod culture and the early sofubi sceneContinue reading “Rockin’ Jelly Bean x Blackdots’ “Full Color” Mr Death…”
The Restore x Pop Soda Painting Contest…
Originally announced here last week, we can now reveal full entry details for Restore‘s monumental painting contest! Giving sofubi customisers a choice of 4 different figures to work with; Neo Japan, Iron Meat and Pop Soda collaborations Jungle Fever Darts and Fog; all have been cast in either blank flesh or white soft vinyl withContinue reading “The Restore x Pop Soda Painting Contest…”
Restore x PopSoda’s Painting Contest announced…
Originally unveiled at Wondefestival Winter 2016 over the weekend, sofubi producer Restore is holding a worldwide painting contest for all you budding kaiju customisers out there! Offering up 4 different figures to work with; Neo Japan, Iron Meat and Pop Soda collaborations Jungle Fever Darts and Fog; all have been cast in either blank fleshContinue reading “Restore x PopSoda’s Painting Contest announced…”
Restore’s WF exclusive “Momiji” Neo Japan…
Hot on the heals of our look at the “Sunrise” Iron Meat last week, we can now unveil yet another exclusive Restore will have up for grabs at Wonderfestival Winter 2016 this weekend, the “Momiji” Neo Japan SFB! Standing at around 8″ tall and featuring 6 points of articulation, the flat-topped neo samurai has beenContinue reading “Restore’s WF exclusive “Momiji” Neo Japan…”
Restore’s “Collectlister” Neo Japan sofubi prototype unveiled…
Following a week of agonising teasers on Instagram, the guys over at RESTORE are proud to finally unveil their latest sofubi in-full, the mighty “Collectlister”! Said to be the first “enemy” character in the ongoing Neo Japan saga, the exquisitely detailed figure has been designed and sculpted by none other than Abe Junnokai, coming in atContinue reading “Restore’s “Collectlister” Neo Japan sofubi prototype unveiled…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Pop Soda’s DCon ’15 exclusive “Fog” sofubi teased…
Joining a whole host of soft vinyl cupcake-related goodness at DCon ’15 next weekend, the guys over at Pop Soda and Refreshment Toy have just revealed that the “Fog” Jungle Fever sofubi will also be making a return in an exclusive new colorway! Designed by PopSoda and sculpted by RESTORE’s Abe Junnokai, the beautifully realised chameleon stands uprightContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Pop Soda’s DCon ’15 exclusive “Fog” sofubi teased…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Rockin’ Jelly Bean x Blackdots’ “Mr Death” sofubi at GeekLife…
With the original run selling out quickly at Taipei Toy Festival ’15 last weekend, Blackdots and Rockin’ Jelly Bean are proud to reveal that a limited second batch of their first “Freaky Monster Village” sofubi – Mr Death – will be available online later this week! Inspired, sadly not by RJB’s signature erotic psychobilly art, but instead byContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Rockin’ Jelly Bean x Blackdots’ “Mr Death” sofubi at GeekLife…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Medicom Toy exclusive “Iron Meat SFB” from Restore…
Hot on the heals of the NYCC ’15 “Magical” edition, Restore‘s Iron Meat SFB is set to return next week in an all-new colorway exclusive to Medicom Toy! Said to be the friend of the previously released “Neo Japan”, the lumbering cyborg – originally realised in garage kit form – has been reimagined by RESTORE’s AbeContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Medicom Toy exclusive “Iron Meat SFB” from Restore…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The TTF ’15 exclusive “Mr Death” sofubi from Rockin’ Jelly Bean x Blackdots…
Originally teased in prototype form here back in July, the first figure in Rockin’ Jelly Bean‘s “Freaky Monster Village” series – Dr Death – will be making an exclusive debut at Taipei Toy Festival ’15 this weekend! Inspired, sadly not by RJB’s signature erotic psychobilly art, but instead by hotrod culture and the early sofubiContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The TTF ’15 exclusive “Mr Death” sofubi from Rockin’ Jelly Bean x Blackdots…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Clutter’s NYCC ’15 exclusive “Magical” Iron Meat SFB from RESTORE…
Continuing the tradition of previous years, Clutter Magazine are proud to reveal that they’ve teamed up with RESTORE to offer up a special NYCC ’15 exclusive release… presenting the “Magical” Iron Meat SFB! Said to be the friend of the previously released “Neo Japan”, the lumbering cyborg – originally realised in garage kit form – hasContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Clutter’s NYCC ’15 exclusive “Magical” Iron Meat SFB from RESTORE…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Toy Art Gallery’s “Famous Last Words” show now online…
Sadly marking the end of an era for the legendary Toy Art Gallery, the rather apt final farewell to their physical shop space, the “Famous Last Words” group show, is now available to view and purchase online. Featuring a whole slew of custom toys, micro runs and original art from some of the galleries long-timeContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Toy Art Gallery’s “Famous Last Words” show now online…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Darts” Jungle Fever sofubi from Pop Soda x Restore…
With the original “FOG” Jungle Fever figure going on to become one of the hottest toys of last year, it came with great pleasure today to find that a follow-up – Dart “The Sabre Tiger” – will be making its debut at Wonderfestival Summer ’15 this weekend! Designed by PopSoda and sculpted by RESTORE’s Abe Junnokai, theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Darts” Jungle Fever sofubi from Pop Soda x Restore…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Wonderfestival exclusive “Iron Meat” sofubi from Restore…
After numerous teasers and reveals over the past few months, Restore have finally unveiled the first fully painted version of their latest figure, “Iron Meat”, in-full! Said to be the friend of the previously released “Neo Japan”, the lumbering cyborg – originally realised in garage kit form – has been reimagined by RESTORE’s Abe Junnokai, standingContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Wonderfestival exclusive “Iron Meat” sofubi from Restore…”
MAN-E-NEWS// RESTORE’s “Iron Meat” sofubi test pull revealed…
Originally announced right here back in April, the incredible “Iron Meat” SFB from RESTORE has finally been revealed as a finished vinyl test pull! Said to be the friend of the previously released “Neo Japan”, the lumbering cyborg – originally realised in garage kit form (below) has been reimagined by RESTORE’s Abe Junnokai, standing at little overContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// RESTORE’s “Iron Meat” sofubi test pull revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Medicom Toy’s Vinyl Artist Gacha: Series 3 revealed…
Having had continued success with their Vinyl Artist Gacha line over the past few months, Medicom Toy are proud to reveal that a third series of the multi-artist minis will be touching down next month! This time featuring 4 of sofubi’s biggest hitters; RESTORE, Zollmen, Instinct Toy and Sunguts, each have contributed miniaturised versions of some ofContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Medicom Toy’s Vinyl Artist Gacha: Series 3 revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// RESTORE’s “Iron Meat” sofubi prototype revealed in full…
The guys over at RESTORE are proud to announce the arrival of their latest figure, the incredible “Iron Meat” SFB! Said to be the friend of the previously released “Neo Japan”, the lumbering cyborg has been sculpted by Abe Junnokai, standing at little over 8″, coming with 8 points of articulation and featuring what appearsContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// RESTORE’s “Iron Meat” sofubi prototype revealed in full…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Mintyfresh’s ToyCon UK exclusive “Spirit Ager” Neo Japan sofubi from RESTORE…
The guys over at Europe’s leading art toy emporium Mintyfresh have started to reveal the swathe of exclusives they’ll have up for grabs at ToyCon UK ’15 later this month, kicking things off with the beautiful “Spirit Ager” Neo Japan sofubi from RESTORE that you see above! Produced in what appears to be a clearContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Mintyfresh’s ToyCon UK exclusive “Spirit Ager” Neo Japan sofubi from RESTORE…”
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