Mandarake’s “20th Anniversary Ver.” Dotoro from Donguri Dragon Road…

DDL‘s homage to Totoro returns in 2 exclusive colorways for Mandarake‘s 20th anniversary Size: 2.5″ Edition size: TBC Price: 1,080yen DDL’s Dotoro comes cast in a clear blue lame sofubi for this release, with 2 different colorways on offer; Summer Omihide, featuring white, yellow, green and red sprays; and Urban Ghost, featuring red and blackContinue reading “Mandarake’s “20th Anniversary Ver.” Dotoro from Donguri Dragon Road…”

Kto Kto’s latest Monster Series Ver.5 and Death Emperor overseas release…

Kto Kto‘s latest round of finger puppet-style sofubi gets an all-new overseas release this week Size: 2.5″-3.5″ each Edition size: TBC Price: $65 (Monster Series Ver.5), $80 (Death Emperor set) Monster Series Ver.5 features 3 figures, each coming cast in what appears to be a orange sofubi with various sprays and hand painted detailing. MonsterContinue reading “Kto Kto’s latest Monster Series Ver.5 and Death Emperor overseas release…”

Kto Kto’s latest Monster Series Ver.5 and Death Emperor overseas release…

Kto Kto‘s latest round of finger puppet-style sofubi gets an all-new overseas release this week Size: 2.5″-3.5″ each Edition size: TBC Price: $60 (Monster Series Ver.5), $120 (Death Emperor set) Monster Series Ver.5 features 3 figures, each coming cast in a GID sofubi with various sprays and hand painted detailing. Monster Series comes packed withContinue reading “Kto Kto’s latest Monster Series Ver.5 and Death Emperor overseas release…”

Donguri Dragon Road’s “Tunnel of Forrest” Dotoro…

DDL’s Totoro-inspired finger puppet returns to Mandarake Ark in an all-new colorway Size: 2.5″ Edition size: TBC Price: 1,000yen plus shipping DDL’s Dotoro comes cast in a green sofubi for this release, coming complete with a simple white, black and orange paint app Currently on sale in the Mandarake Ark store right here

Kto Kto’s latest Monster Series Ver.5 and Death Emperor overseas release…

Kto Kto‘s latest round of finger puppet-style sofubi gets an all-new overseas release this week Size: 2.5″-3.5″ each Edition size: TBC Price: $65 (Monster Series Ver.5), $90 (Death Emperor set) Monster Series Ver.5 features 3 figures, each coming cast in what appears to be a brown sofubi with various sprays and hand painted detailing. MonsterContinue reading “Kto Kto’s latest Monster Series Ver.5 and Death Emperor overseas release…”

Kto Kto’s “1st Set” Emperor Hades and Witch…

Kto Kto returns with yet more finger puppet-style figures for the ongoing Monster Series Size: 2.5″-3.5″ Articulation: 0 points (open bottom finger puupets) Edition size: TBC Price: 7,200yen plus shipping Kto Kto’s latest figures have been designed and sculpted by the artist, coming cast in a red sofubi and treated to various metallic sprays and hand paintedContinue reading “Kto Kto’s “1st Set” Emperor Hades and Witch…”

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// The “Pink” and “Grey” Elder Scrolls keshi from DeathCat Toys…

With the first batch of Elder Demons now winging their way to lucky collector’s homes, DeathCat Toys‘ Johan Ulrich has revealed that the series will be returning soon in 2 all-new colorways! Designed by DeathCat’s Johan Ulrich and sculpted by KtoKto, the pair – Oni Mira and the newly titled Red Pharaoh – have been heavily inspired by Bikkuriman andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Pink” and “Grey” Elder Scrolls keshi from DeathCat Toys…”

MAN-E-NEWS// KtoKto‘s “Unpainted Green” Kaibutsu (Monster) Series 2 and more…

Having recently debuted at Wonderfestival Winter 2015, KtoKto‘s Kaibutsu (Monster) Series 2 returns for it’s first official online release! Inspired by a mix of both classic monster designs and 80s Japanese horror toys – including the iconic MaBa Zombies – this second wave once again features a total of 3 different designs; a quad-eyed Werewolf, Creature from the Black Lagoon andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// KtoKto‘s “Unpainted Green” Kaibutsu (Monster) Series 2 and more…”

MAN-E-NEWS// DeathCat Toys’ “Elder Demons” Instagram giveaway…

With the release of DeathCat Toys‘ “Elder Demons” keshi coming soon, owner Johan Ulrich has decided to celebrate with a special Instagram giveaway! Designed by DeathCat’s Johan Ulrich and sculpted by KtoKto, the pair – Oni Mira and the newly titled Red Pharaoh – have been heavily inspired by Bikkuriman and the classic Ma-Ba Zombies toy line, sculpted in-scale atContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// DeathCat Toys’ “Elder Demons” Instagram giveaway…”

MAN-E-NEWS// DeathCat Toys’ Elder Demons keshi revealed…

Originally teased here in resin prototype form last week, DeathCat Toys‘ Elder Demons have just been revealed in a flexible keshi-like rubber! Designed by DeathCat’s Johan Ulrich and sculpted by KtoKto, the pair – Oni Mira and the newly titled Red Pharaoh – have been heavily inspired by Bikkuriman and the classic Ma-Ba Zombies toy line, sculpted in-scaleContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// DeathCat Toys’ Elder Demons keshi revealed…”

MAN-E-NEWS// DeathCat Toys’ resin finger puppet prototypes from DuboseArt…

Originally teased here and here over the past couple of months, DeathCat Toys‘ new finger puppet-style figures have just been realised in resin courtesy of DuboseArt! Designed by DeathCat’s Johan Ulrich and sculpted by KtoKto, the pair – Oni Mira and the as-yet-untitled masked character – have been heavily inspired by Bikkuriman and the classic Ma-Ba ZombiesContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// DeathCat Toys’ resin finger puppet prototypes from DuboseArt…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Krotpong’s The Humunculords sofubi minis coming soon…

“This race of lesser mordlings are some of the tiny cogs in the vast, incredibly brutal bureaucratic machine on the planet Galwyn, in the Denztek Galaxy. They are the little workers and prophets who toil and tremble for the dreaded, mighty Kanzler Sägrid Arschloch (not shown), Chancellor of the Realm and Decimator of the Guilty…” Originally revealed rightContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Krotpong’s The Humunculords sofubi minis coming soon…”

MAN-E-NEWS// DeathCat Toys’ “Untitled” finger puppet sofubi prototype revealed…

Hot on the heels of the recent Oni Mira reveal, Johan Ulrich over at DeathCat Toys is proud to present yet another figure in his upcoming finger puppet-style series! Conceived by Johan and sculpted by KtoKto, the as yet untitled figure (top) has been heavily inspired by Bikkuriman and the classic Ma-Ba Zombies toy line, sculpted in-scale at aroundContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// DeathCat Toys’ “Untitled” finger puppet sofubi prototype revealed…”

MAN-E-NEWS// KtoKto’s Monster Series: Wave 2 sofubi minis…

Teased here a couple of weeks back in wax prototype form, the next round of figures from Japanese artist KtoKto‘s Kaibutsu (Monster) series have finally been revealed in-full! Inspired by a mix of both classic monster designs and 80s Japanese horror toys – including the iconic MaBa Zombies – this second wave once again features a total of 3 different designs;Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// KtoKto’s Monster Series: Wave 2 sofubi minis…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Studio Uamou’s 4th Anniversary Fortune Uamou sofubi minis…

With Studio Uamou closing for it’s 4th anniversary next Wednesday, December 10th in preparation for the upcoming “UAMOU ♥ MAYU meets CUVEE” exposition, the team have decided to celebrate a little early with the release of a very special batch of Fortune Uamou sofubi minis! Coming in 3 different hand painted colorways; Cosmic GID, Cosmic White and WhiteContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Studio Uamou’s 4th Anniversary Fortune Uamou sofubi minis…”

MAN-E-NEWS// DeathCat Toys’ Oni Mira sofubi prototype revealed…

Hot on the heals of their recent Kaibutsu Series run – of which a couple of sets can still be found right here – DeathCat Toys have once again teamed up with KtoKto for an all-new finger puppet style release, Oni Mira! Conceived by DeathCat’s Johan Ulrich and sculpted by KtoKto, the demonic mummy has been heavily inspiredContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// DeathCat Toys’ Oni Mira sofubi prototype revealed…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Kaibutsu Series painted-run from DeathCat Toys x KtoKto…

Originally teased here over the weekend, DeathCat Toys‘ take on KtoKto‘s Kaibutsu (Monster) Series will be making their way online later today! Featuring all 3 designs from the first wave of mini figures; hopping vampire “Jiangshi”, horned cyclops “Scream”, and tombed mummy “Tutankhamun”, the 2.5″ tall finger puppet style sculpts have been produced in a black soft vinylContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Kaibutsu Series painted-run from DeathCat Toys x KtoKto…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Kaibutsu Series painted-run from DeathCat Toys x KtoKto…

With KtoKto currently sculpting DeathCat Toys‘ “Magic of the Void” series for Toy Art Gallery, owner Johan Ulrich has revealed that he will be returning the favour by painting a run of the artist’s Kaibutsu (Monster) Series mini figures! Featuring all 3 designs from the first wave; hopping vampire “Jiangshi”, horned cyclops “Scream”, and tombed mummyContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Kaibutsu Series painted-run from DeathCat Toys x KtoKto…”

MAN-E-NEWS// KtoKto’s Monster Series: Wave 2 sofubi minis revealed…

With his first round of “Monster” sofubi minis already proving to be a huge success, Japanese artist KtoKto has just revealed that a second wave is about to head into production! Inspired by a mix of both classic monster designs and 80s Japanese horror toys – including the iconic MaBa Zombies – this second batch once again featuresContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// KtoKto’s Monster Series: Wave 2 sofubi minis revealed…”