Sofubi producers Gumtaro have just revealed their first new figure for 2016, the beautiful space fish known simply as “Gyogura”! Taking on a stunning tribal aesthetic similar to PicoPico’s recent works, the meticulously patterned and textured beast comes in at a mini-sized 3.3″ tall, featuring just one point of articulation in the neck. Debuting inContinue reading “The “Gyogura” sofubi mini from Gumtaro…”
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The “Royal Breakfast / LA Lakers” Sludge Demon set from Mutant Vinyl Hardcore…
Joining the previously revealed 2016 Lucky Bags (find out more here), Rich Montanari Jr over at Mutant Vinyl Hardcore had just unveiled a special “Royal Breakfast / LA Lakers” Sludge Demon set that’ll be up for grabs this Friday, January 15th too! Featuring a pair of Sludgies cast in a matching mix of marbled glow/yellow and marbled clearContinue reading “The “Royal Breakfast / LA Lakers” Sludge Demon set from Mutant Vinyl Hardcore…”
The debut sofubi minis from Wagomu Toys…
Japanese artist Namrock has just unveiled the first 3 minis from his all-new sofubi imprint, Wagomu Toys! Whilst very little info has been given on the trio at present, it would appear that all 3 very different looking characters will be unified in their 1-part, finger puppet-esque designs. Due to debut at Wonderfestival Winter 2016 on Sunday, FebruaryContinue reading “The debut sofubi minis from Wagomu Toys…”
The “Ocean Galaxy” Uamou sofubi…
“As a kid we remember how great it was to dive in the deep blue sea, watching the sunlight ripple down throughout the surface, the sensation of near zero gravity, it made us feel close to being in outer space…” The guys over at Uamou are proud to reveal that their signature sofubi mini is nowContinue reading “The “Ocean Galaxy” Uamou sofubi…”
The Comet Debris 2016 Lucky Bags…
It’s the start of yet another new year and we all know what that means in the world of toys… the arrival of the annual Lucky Bags! First to kick things off is Koji Harmon over at Comet Debris, who will once again be offering up 2 different sized bags for purchase; a “small”, comingContinue reading “The Comet Debris 2016 Lucky Bags…”
The “Gilt Ver” Piemaro from Mirock Toy x PLM…
Having already seen a number of releases at the end of last year, Mirock Toy and PLM‘s adorable Piemaro clown returns for what has to be a first in the world of sofubi… a gold “Gilt” version! Coming in at around 3.75″ tall, the little guy has been cast in a Japanese soft vinyl andContinue reading “The “Gilt Ver” Piemaro from Mirock Toy x PLM…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Sanseido exclusive “Book Uamou” sofubi…
“After many adventures it can be sometimes refreshing to delve into a stack of books, turning over pages at an increasing rate and be immersed in a world you could have never imagined. Meet Book Uamou!” Yep, yet more from Uamou this week, as the guys proudly present their latest collaboration with specialty book shop Sanseido,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Sanseido exclusive “Book Uamou” sofubi…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Kaiju Legion exclusive “Christmas” Micro Eyezon sofubi from Max Toy Co…
One of Max Toy Company‘s most popular characters, the Micro Eyezon, has just been available in a Christmas-themed colorway exclusively for retailer Kaiju Legion! Molded in glow-in-the-dark vinyl and treated to green, gold and silver sprays with red hand brushed detailing, the mutant spud has been limited to an edition of just 7 pieces this timeContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Kaiju Legion exclusive “Christmas” Micro Eyezon sofubi from Max Toy Co…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Nerdone’s “M.O.T.U.L.O.S Jr” sofubi prototype revealed…
Having had continued success with his ingenious Neclos-MOTU mashup, the “M.O.T.U.L.O.S” playset, Nerdone are proud to reveal that an all-new mini “Jr” version will be making an appearance early next year! Featuring the same infusion of Neclos Fortress’ “Neclos” and MOTU’s Castle Greyskull, the figure has been reduced to finger puppet-scale, set to come withContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Nerdone’s “M.O.T.U.L.O.S Jr” sofubi prototype revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Max Toy Co’s “Dino Brothers” Monster Boogie sofubi revealed…
Whilst we patiently wait for the arrival of James Groman and Toy Art Gallery’s “BC Blasters”, Mark Nagata over at Max Toy Co has just revealed that yet more dino/tank related madness will be dropping soon in the form of the “Dino Brothers” Monster Boogie sofubi! Taking on a much more eastern look than theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Max Toy Co’s “Dino Brothers” Monster Boogie sofubi revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// UkyDaydreamer’s “Queen Alice” sofubi test shot revealed…
Teased here in wax prototype form just a couple of weeks back, the “Nekomimi” sofubi from Uky Daydreamer– now dubbed “Queen Alice” – has just been revealed as a finished vinyl test shot! Taking on a more lifelike aesthetic than previous Uky figures, the sleek looking feline protagonist does manage to retain some of the subtleContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// UkyDaydreamer’s “Queen Alice” sofubi test shot revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Superfestival 69 exclusive “Prototype” Winter Nibbler sofubi from Rampage Toys x The Tarantulas…
Previously teased right here just a few days back, we can now reveal that the “Winter Nibbler” sofubi from The Tarantulas will be seeing a special “Prototype” release as part of Superfestival 69 this weekend! Originally seeing a number of releases in resin over the years, the fully Glyos-compatible figure has made the transition intoContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Superfestival 69 exclusive “Prototype” Winter Nibbler sofubi from Rampage Toys x The Tarantulas…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Strawberry Milk” Errants sofubi from UhOh Toys…
Originally teased right here over the weekend, we can now reveal that the “Strawberry Milk” Errants sofubi UhOh Toys are now up for grabs online! Consisting of all 3 2.5″ tall designs from the series; “Roku” the scientist owl, “Cutty” the cowboy bull and “Verge” the space faring lizard, the adorable 2 part figures have once again been produced in aContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Strawberry Milk” Errants sofubi from UhOh Toys…”
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// The Superfestival 69 exclusive “Purple Planet People” Oozeballs from Rampage Toys x The Disarticulators…
Yep, yet more from the Disarticulators‘ Oozeball today, as we proudly present the “Purple Planet People” micro-run from Rampage Toys! Coming in at around 3″ of super-squishy Japanese soft vinyl, the highly popular figure has been produced in a deep purple this time around, coming complete with a swathe of metallic blue sprays and handContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Superfestival 69 exclusive “Purple Planet People” Oozeballs from Rampage Toys x The Disarticulators…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Gory Hole’s “Zombie Baby” Warui Zonbi sofubi prototype revealed…
Briefly mentioned early last month, our editor-in-chief Tru:Tek will be resurrecting Gory Hole in time for a relaunch at DCon in November, bringing along a whole host of goodies including the debut of the brand’s first ever toy line… Warui Zonbi! Heavily inspired by cult horror toys the Ma-Ba Zombies – albeit with a modern twist – theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Gory Hole’s “Zombie Baby” Warui Zonbi sofubi prototype revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The hand painted “Kinora” sofubi from Max Toy Co’s Mark Nagata…
Max Toy Co‘s Mark Nagata is proud to reveal that he’ll be unleashing a hand painted run of “Mushroom Monster” Kaiju Kinora sofubi online this week! Originally created by artist Kaori Hinata as part of last year’s Kaiju Gals contest, the adorable little fungi has been sculpted by TTToy’s Makino-san at a Monster Boogie-compatible 3″ tall.Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The hand painted “Kinora” sofubi from Max Toy Co’s Mark Nagata…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Dolphin-kun” sofubi from Vinylckr x Group Inou…
Sofubi producer Vinylckr (formerly Nerdone, we think!) has teamed up with famed Japanese hip hop/electronic duo Group Inou for the release of the officially licensed “Dolphin-kun” (イルカくん) sofubi! Based on the musicians’ recurring dolphin mascot – usually seen on stage during their live performances – the little guy has been sculpted in a vintage finger puppet style,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Dolphin-kun” sofubi from Vinylckr x Group Inou…”
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// “Red King” and “Pigumon” Ultra Kaiju and the Rotten DX from Rampage Toys…
Teased here back in April, the “Red King” and “Pigumon” Ultra Kaiju figures from Rampage Toys will finally be unleashed online next week! Taken from classic tokusatsu show Ultaman, the official, Tsuburaya-licensed figures have been sculpted by Jon in-scale with the previous 2 releases at around 6″-7″ tall each, with Piguman featuring an ingenious articulatedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// “Red King” and “Pigumon” Ultra Kaiju and the Rotten DX from Rampage Toys…”
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