MAN-E-NEWS// The “Exotic Short Hair” Cupcake Cat sofubi from Refreshment Toy…

The guys over at Refreshment Toy are proud to reveal that an all-new “Exotic Short Hair” version of their ever-popular Cupcake Cat sofubi will be making its debut at Design Fiesta 41 this weekend! Standing at around 2.5″ tall, the adorable little kitty will be making it’s first appearance in a clear soft vinyl, comingContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Exotic Short Hair” Cupcake Cat sofubi from Refreshment Toy…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Pink/Glow” Luftkaiser sofubi from Paul Kaiju x Toy Art Gallery…

Toy Art Gallery are proud to reveal that Paul Kaiju‘s “Luftkaiser” sofubi mini will be making a return this week in a jaw-dropping “Pink/Glow” colorway! Standing at around 4″ tall and featuring articulation in the waist and arms, the little guy has been produced in an unpainted light pink and classic GID marbled vinyl forContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Pink/Glow” Luftkaiser sofubi from Paul Kaiju x Toy Art Gallery…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Uky Daydreamer’s “Hot Pink” UD Mask sofubi mini at Jungle…

Joining a limited restock of Deku the Buster’s third colorway, “Crisis” (check him out here if you haven’t already), the guys over at Jungle have revealed that they’ll also be unleashing an all-new colorway of Uky Daydreamer‘s UD Mask sofubi mini this weekend too! A collaboration between Uky and Japanese illustrator Art Junkie, the little lucha-styleContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Uky Daydreamer’s “Hot Pink” UD Mask sofubi mini at Jungle…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Refreshment Toy’s “Pierced Mohawk” Many Eyes Cat sofubi from Woot Bear’s “Toys, Things and Art” group show…

Refreshment Toy will be joining a whole host of other Japanese sofubi artists for the Toys, Things & Art group show at SF’s Woot Bear Gallery this week, bringing along with them a limited edition “Pierced Mohawk” version of their hugely popular Many Eyes Cat! Produced in a clear vinyl this time around, the all-seeingContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Refreshment Toy’s “Pierced Mohawk” Many Eyes Cat sofubi from Woot Bear’s “Toys, Things and Art” group show…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Mini Stardust Uamou sofubi out now…

The guys over at Uamou are proud to reveal that their “Mini” signature figure is now up for grabs in a gorgeous new “Stardust” colorway! Coming in at around 1.5″ tall, the tiny little fella has been produced in a crystal clear soft vinyl infused with a mesmerising 5 color glitter lamé. Currently available inContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Mini Stardust Uamou sofubi out now…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Max Toy Co’s “Max Boy” sofubi proto revealed…

Mark Nagata over at Max Toy Co is proud to reveal his latest sofubi prototype in full, the adorable Max Boy! A loving tribute to Mark’s son Max, as well as iconic Japanese mascot figures such as Sony Boy, the stunning sofubi mini has been sculpted by none other than Makino-san of TTToy, standing at aroundContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Max Toy Co’s “Max Boy” sofubi proto revealed…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Awesome Toy’s FAKE BARON sofubi mini, SD mini and pendant revealed…

As if the FAKE BARON finger puppet revealed earlier in the week wasn’t enough, the guys over at the Hong Kong-based Awesome Toy have announced that not one, not two, but three more miniature takes on the classic pachi (bootleg) Red Baron will be up for grabs soon too! Featuring a standard 2-part mini, anContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Awesome Toy’s FAKE BARON sofubi mini, SD mini and pendant revealed…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Punk Drunkers x Medicom Toy’s “Sebastian” VAG mini figure…

Medicom Toy have teamed up with Japanese apparel brand Punk Drunkers for yet another instalment in the upcoming Vinyl Artist Gacha: Series 2, the hannya mask wearing infant, Sebastian! Sculpted by Kaneko Yowohei, the awesome little figure follows a similar template to previous VAG releases, featuring a 2.5″ tall 2-part design that comes in aContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Punk Drunkers x Medicom Toy’s “Sebastian” VAG mini figure…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Awesome Toy’s FAKE BARON sofubi finger puppet revealed…

Having had unbridled success with their full-size FAKE BARON sofubi over the past year, the guys over at Awesome Toy have revealed that the pachi (bootleg) Red Baron will be seeing a return in finger puppet form! Standing at around 3” (TBC) and featuring the classic sofubi mini “arms up” pose, the figure – picturedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Awesome Toy’s FAKE BARON sofubi finger puppet revealed…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Shimomoku’s “Mustard” BETA sofubi mini at Lulubell Toys…

Lulubell Toys are proud to reveal that they’ve secured a limited supply of Shimomoku’s beautiful BETA sofubi mini! The third figure in the artist’s ongoing Kinokeshi series, the little chap retains the same porcelain like qualities as both Lampu and Makori, this time coming with a unique design that features 4 fully articulated legs that can be neatlyContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Shimomoku’s “Mustard” BETA sofubi mini at Lulubell Toys…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Marbled Menace” Pocket Rose Vampire sofubi from Super7…

Super7 have just revealed that their Pocket Rose Vampire will be sprouting forth from the soil once more this week in a special Marbled Menace colorway! Produced in a gorgeous purple and red swirl vinyl with green, purple, yellow and silver sprays, the adorable 3″ tall 2-part mini will be up for grabs at just $25Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Marbled Menace” Pocket Rose Vampire sofubi from Super7…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Lamé” UltraUamou sofubi mini from Uamou…

Uamou are proud to reveal that their officially Tsuburaya-licensed UltraUamou mini has received an all-new colorway just in time for the holidays! Standing at around 3″ tall, the 2 part figure has been produced in a dazzling silver lamé soft vinyl this time around, complete with masked Ultraman-style red sprays, inset eyes and a clearContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Lamé” UltraUamou sofubi mini from Uamou…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The one-off Mr Melty Zombie sofubi for Buff Monster’s Black Friday sale…

Buff Monster has just revealed that he’ll be releasing a fresh batch of one-off Mr Melty Zombies as part of his huge Black Friday sale tomorrow! To be joined by a whole host of new original art, hand painted flash prints and ink drawings, the run of 8 sofubi minis have each been treated toContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The one-off Mr Melty Zombie sofubi for Buff Monster’s Black Friday sale…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Pico Pico’s Kumaboku prototype for One-Up at Design Fiesta 40…

Whilst inevitably there was a huge selection of new toys to buy at Design Fiesta 40 over the weekend, the event also played host to a number of never-before-seen prototypes, the first of which that we’ll be covering coming in the form of this breathtaking new sofubi from One-Up… Kumaboku! Designed and sculpted for the Japanese retailer byContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Pico Pico’s Kumaboku prototype for One-Up at Design Fiesta 40…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Return to Black” Skull Uamou sofubi mini…

As promised yesterday, we bring you the second daily release in Uamou‘s ongoing “Return to Black” promotion this week, the All-Black Skull Uamou! A figure that has been part of the Uamou catalogue for quite some time, the 3″ tall sugar-skull inspired design finally sees it first release in a glossy black vinyl, beautifully offsetContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Return to Black” Skull Uamou sofubi mini…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Return to Black” Bastard sofubi mini from Uamou…

Celebrating the most classic of non-colors with a special “Return to Black” promotion this week, the guys over at Uamou are proud to present the first of a series of daily releases, the “All-Black” Bastard! Having made appearances as part of Uamou’s various exclusive releases recently, the 3″ tall sofubi mini is finally available to the generalContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Return to Black” Bastard sofubi mini from Uamou…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Shimomoku’s “BETA” Kinokeshi sofubi micro revealed…

Originally teased here last week, the latest figure in Shimomku‘s ongoing Kinokeshi series has just been revealed in full! Named “BETA”, the third figure in the soft vinyl line retains the same porcelain like qualities as the previous releases, this time coming with a unique design that features 4 fully articulated legs that can be neatlyContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Shimomoku’s “BETA” Kinokeshi sofubi micro revealed…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The DCon exclusive Rancid Raptor “Grab Back” bags from James Groman x Lulubell Toys revealed…

Following its debut at NYCC earlier in the month, Luke Rook over at Lulubell Toys has revealed that the Rancid Raptor sofubi is set to return for a special Designer Con 2014 exclusive “Grab Back” bag release! Designed and sculpted by James Groman and produced by Lulubell in Japan, the 2-part, 4″ tall sofubi mini isContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The DCon exclusive Rancid Raptor “Grab Back” bags from James Groman x Lulubell Toys revealed…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Lavender” Pollenkaiser from Paul Kaiju x Toy Art Gallery…

Toy Art Gallery is proud to present Paul Kaiju’s Pollen Kaiser in a special Lavender colorway! Standing at around 10″ tall, the stunning figure has been cast in a lavender purple soft vinyl this time around, coming complete with gold, black, red, yellow and silver sprays courtesy of Shirahama. Packed with its signature removable staff weapon and a redContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Lavender” Pollenkaiser from Paul Kaiju x Toy Art Gallery…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The DCon exclusive Lab Mice mash-ups from Rampage Toys x Punk Drunkers…

Whilst unfortunately Jon Malmstedt over at Rampage Toys won’t be making it over to DCon this year in-person, he will be sending a rather awesome collaboration for the event… the Punk Drunkers Lab Mice mash-ups! Featuring the body of Splurrt’s sofubi vermin with Punk Drunkers’ Cure produced mascot head, the little guys have been producedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The DCon exclusive Lab Mice mash-ups from Rampage Toys x Punk Drunkers…”