Originally teased here way back in August, the newly titled “Mastodon Tank” sofubi from Science Patrol will finally make it’s debut online this week! Taking a brief sidestep from the usual youkai and dungeon monsters, the beautifully realised piece has been inspired by both Metal Slug and Dominion Tank Police, featuring a simple chibi-style design that comes inContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Mastodon Tank” sofubi from Science Patrol…”
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MAN-E-NEWS// Science Patrol’s post-Superfestival 69 sale…
Japan-based sofubi producer Science Patrol has just unleashed a whole host of goodies leftover from last weekend’s Superfestival 69! Featuring a slew of figures both old and new, personal highlights include the pictured Hooded Jinmenken, “Bronze” Obakekoban, “Orange” Monochochin, “Electric Bubble” Slime Adjudicator, “Kamen Rider” Elemental Archmage and uber-cute “Metal Sensation” Beakie. Priced between justContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Science Patrol’s post-Superfestival 69 sale…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Hooded Jinmenken” sofubi from Science Patrol…
Science Patrol is the latest artist to interpret the infamous “Human Face Dog” of Japanese urban legend, proudly presenting the Hooded Jinmenken sofubi minis! A ingenious mash-up of SP’s Trunkie and Elemental Mage figures, the super-cute canines appear to have been cast in a black soft vinyl for their first release, coming in a choiceContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Hooded Jinmenken” sofubi from Science Patrol…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Science Patrol’s “Namazu” and “Karakasa” for the Fukagawa Haunted Fair…
Fresh from their huge online sale a couple of weeks back, Science Patrol are proud to reveal that they’ll be debuting yet more figures at the upcoming Fukagawa Haunted Fair, taking on classic yokai creatures “Namazu” and “Karakasa”! Hand sculpted and produced in soft vinyl by SP over in Japan, the giant catfish and animated umbrella haveContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Science Patrol’s “Namazu” and “Karakasa” for the Fukagawa Haunted Fair…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Science Patrol’s “Patrol Tank” sofubi prototype revealed…
Hot on the heels of his huge online drop last week (check it here if you haven’t already), Japan-based sofubi producer Science Patrol is proud to reveal yet another new figure that’ll be making an appearance in soft vinyl soon, the Patrol Tank (name TBC)! Taking a brief sidestep from the usual youkai and dungeonContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Science Patrol’s “Patrol Tank” sofubi prototype revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// New sofubi from Science Patrol available now…
Japan-based artist Science Patrol has just unleashed a whole swathe of new soft vinyl goodness in his store! For all those with a weakness for yokai, kawaii and minis, we bring you a quick rundown of what you guys should be picking up now… Trunkie “Pom’s Night Out”// One of many all-new creations from ScienceContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// New sofubi from Science Patrol available now…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Melon Pan Monsters” sofubi from Science Patrol…
Japan-based sofubi producer Science Patrol is proud to unveil his latest figures up for preorder, the Melon Pan Monsters! Described as melon pan – a type of bread – that has become sentient, friendly, and well, a little bit understood (it is living bread after all!), the little creature is available with 2 different varieties toContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Melon Pan Monsters” sofubi from Science Patrol…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Science Patrol’s “Karakasa” sofubi prototype revealed…
Realising that one of the most common yokai in Japanese folk lore – the tsukumogami* known as Karakasa – has seen surprisingly few renditions in toy form, Science Patrol have decided to redress the balance with their very own take on the cycloptic umbrella ghost! Pictured here as a finished wax prototype, the little guyContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Science Patrol’s “Karakasa” sofubi prototype revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// New Avalon and Monochochin sofubi from Science Patrol…
Whilst the recently featured Oyasumi Punpun sofubi won’t be seeing an online release due to licensing restrictions, creator Science Patrol has revealed that a number of other figures from the recent Wonderfestival Winter 2015 will be up for grabs in-store this weekend! Seeing new editions of the artist’s hugely popular yokai inspired figures, flagship character, the benevolent hatContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// New Avalon and Monochochin sofubi from Science Patrol…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The officially licensed “Oyasumi Punpun” sofubi from Science Patrol…
Science Patrol have joined the swathe of sofubi and keshi producers in securing a one-day license for this Sunday’s Wonderfestival Winter 2015, taking on cult Japanese manga Oyasumi Punpun! Featuring 2 of the many different forms the lead character – teenage boy Punpun – takes on throughout the course of the series, the pair have beenContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The officially licensed “Oyasumi Punpun” sofubi from Science Patrol…”
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