MAN-E-NEWS// The GID Kaijin Gentleman sofubi from BLObPUS x Hinomaru-Ya…

BLObPUS has just revealed that the latest version of his collaboration with Hinomaru-Ya, the Kaijin Gentleman, is now up for grabs via lottery through his blog right here! Cast up in a mix of GID and clear vinyl this time around, the sofubi mini has been treated to simple silver, white and black sprays, comingContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The GID Kaijin Gentleman sofubi from BLObPUS x Hinomaru-Ya…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Makori and Lampu sofubi re-release from Shimomoku…

Originally making an appearance at Design Fiesta 39 back in May, a number of Shimomoku‘s unpainted Makori and Lampu colourways are due to see a re-release on the Jungle store this Saturday, July 5th at Noon Japan time! From what we can make out, there will be a total of 4 Lampus (orange, pink, green andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Makori and Lampu sofubi re-release from Shimomoku…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Summer Vacation” Sametans from Comet Debris…

Joining the previously posted Kappa Kids, Comet Debris have just revealed that a new “Summer Vacation” Sametan will also be up for grabs later this week! Cast in a crystal clear soft vinyl with paint restricted just to the eyes this time around, the 4″ sofubi has been filled with a number of semi-translucent rubberyContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Summer Vacation” Sametans from Comet Debris…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Ferg and Grody Shogun’s “Over the Bar” Young Gohst at Lulubell Toys…

Lulubell Toys, in conjunction with Ferg & Grody Shogun, are pleased to bring you the next Young Gohst release, the “Over the Bar” edition! Cast using Grody Shogun’s signature marbling process, each 3″ figure incorporates GID flesh, red, teal and magenta soft vinyls, coming complete with hand painted eyes, assorted tongues and brains, with no two figuresContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Ferg and Grody Shogun’s “Over the Bar” Young Gohst at Lulubell Toys…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Dark Forest” Pollen Kaiser and Luftkaiser from Paul Kaiju x TAG…

Paul Kaiju and Toy Art Gallery invite you to wander into the “Dark Forest” with the latest hand painted editions of both Pollen Kaiser and Luftkaiser! Coming in a matching vibrant soft green vinyl with metallic purple, pink, blue, and gold sprays from PK himself, the mini Luftkaiser stands 4” tall and is articulated at theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Dark Forest” Pollen Kaiser and Luftkaiser from Paul Kaiju x TAG…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Kikkake’s Rolly Polly Bomb sofubi revealed…

Kikkake have just unveiled an all-new line of sofubi that’ll be making its debut soon, the Rolly Polly Bombs! Drawing inspiration from the classic “Weeble” roly poly toys of the 1970’s, the series is set to feature 3 different ball-shaped designs; reoccurring characters the Iron Monkey and Clown, alongside new addition, the Iron Skull. Standing at around 3″Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Kikkake’s Rolly Polly Bomb sofubi revealed…”

MAN-E-NEWS// New Kappa Kid sofubi from Comet Debris…

Koji Harmon over at Comet Debris has just revealed that the second round of Kappa Kid sofubi will be up for grabs next week! Standing just shy of 5″, the little guy will be available in 2 different painted colourways this time around, both coming cast in a bright lime green vinyl with a choice of eitherContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// New Kappa Kid sofubi from Comet Debris…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Frank Mysterio’s Narquito sofubi Indiegogo campaign…

Frank Mysterio has just unveiled the latest sofubi figure he hopes to get into production with the aid of crowd funding site Indiegogo, the AK47-wielding Narquito! A rather more thought provoking figure compared to his debut, Anticristo 666, the 3.5″ design is the artist’s response to the growing “Narco” scene in Mexico, a subculture thatContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Frank Mysterio’s Narquito sofubi Indiegogo campaign…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Kickstarter exclusive Mr Melty sofubi from Buff Monster…

With only a week and a half to go until the end of the Melty Misfits 2 Kickstarter (find out more here), Buff Monster has just unveiled a couple of reasons why any self respecting toy-head should take the plunge on the trading card project if they haven’t already… Kickstarter exclusive Mr Meltys! Available in both standard andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Kickstarter exclusive Mr Melty sofubi from Buff Monster…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Ultrauamou GID sofubi from Uamou…

Joining the Max Toy “Ultra Nyan” featured earlier in the week, Uamou are the latest to reveal their exclusive for the next Tsuburaya Creative Jam 50, Ultrauamou GID! Previously released at the event in a grey soft vinyl, the 3″ figures have been cast in a classic glow this time around, complete with masked Ultraman styleContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Ultrauamou GID sofubi from Uamou…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Superfestival exclusive Bloody Sametan from Comet Debris…

With Superfestival 65 just around the corner, Koji Harmon over at Comet Debris has just revealed the first of a number of exclusives he’ll have on offer, proudly presenting the Bloody Sametan! Cast in a mix of silver and light green soft vinyl, the 4″ figure has been decked out in a number of black,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Superfestival exclusive Bloody Sametan from Comet Debris…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Yamashiroya Exclusive Franken Uamou sofubi…

Following the success of last month’s Monster release, Uamou has once again teamed up with Yamashiroya for another exclusive run of Franken Uamous! Cast up in both purple and grey soft vinyl with masked black/purple sprays, red hand painted stitch detailing and a metal bolt through the head, the 3″ figures are available with 3 different expressions on offer (happy, sadContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Yamashiroya Exclusive Franken Uamou sofubi…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The ToyCon UK exclusive Sametan from Comet Debris…

We thought yesterday’s reveal of Zagoran and Kappa Kid was the last of Comet Debris exclusives for ToyCon UK, but we were wrong… as CD’s Koji Harmon presents YET another figure, the Blue/Purple Sametan! Produced in a mix of light blue and purple soft vinyl, the 4″ figure has been treated to white, black, red, blueContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The ToyCon UK exclusive Sametan from Comet Debris…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The ToyCon UK exclusive Zagoran and Kappa Kid from Comet Debris…

Saving the best till last, Koji Harmon over at Comet Debris proudly presents the final 2 figures he’ll be bringing along to ToyCon UK this Saturday- a Gargamel exclusive and an all-new CD figure! First up we have that gorgeous Zagoran pictured above… Cast in a clear green soft vinyl for the release, the GargamelContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The ToyCon UK exclusive Zagoran and Kappa Kid from Comet Debris…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Yamashiroya Exclusive Franken Uamou sofubi…

Uamou has teamed up with Yamashiroya for an exclusive run of Franken Uamous! Cast up in an aqua green soft vinyl with masked brown sprays, red hand painted stitch detailing and a metal bolt through the head for good measure, the 3″ figures are available with 3 different expressions on offer (happy, sad and scared),Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Yamashiroya Exclusive Franken Uamou sofubi…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Lab Mice: Albino Test Subject Group 1 from Splurrt x Rampage Toys…

Yep, yet more Rampage sofubi micros today, as we bring you word of the first Lab Mice release- Albino Test Subject Group 1! Designed/sculpted by Splurrt and produced by Rampage Toys’ Jon Malmstedt in Japan, the debut 3 pack is set to come cast in a white soft vinyl, with a subtle mix of pink, blueContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Lab Mice: Albino Test Subject Group 1 from Splurrt x Rampage Toys…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Rampage Studio’s Sister Mayo and My Shaggy Little Unicorn sofubi test shots revealed…

Hot off the heals of our look at the Lab Mice wax protos last week, Jon Malmstedt over at Rampage Toys has just revealed another 2 sofubi micros that’ll be debuting later this month, Sister Mayo and My Shaggy Little Unicorn! Created as a kind of mini follow-up to last year’s hugely popular Gachapon GoblinContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Rampage Studio’s Sister Mayo and My Shaggy Little Unicorn sofubi test shots revealed…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Spring Forward Foster sofubi mini from Super7…

“Time to wake up and Spring Forward, Foster! Everyone’s favorite cookie-eating cookie is having a hard time getting out of bed and adjusting to the time change. But spring is in the air, the birds are singing, flowers blooming, and the Foster will be up and at ‘em soon…” With Spring in the air, theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Spring Forward Foster sofubi mini from Super7…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Pink” Zombie Mr Melty sofubi from Buff Monster…

Buff Monster has revealed that the first painted run of Zombie Mr Melty sofubi will be touching down in his store in just a couple of minutes time (10am EST)! Created as a companion to the original Mr Melty released a few weeks back, the 3″ tall mini has been cast in a fluorescent pinkContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Pink” Zombie Mr Melty sofubi from Buff Monster…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Splurrt x Rampage Toys “Lab Mice” finished wax protos revealed…

Jon Malmstedt over at Rampage Toys has just revealed that Splurrt‘s long awaited Lab Mice sofubi are now entering the final stages of production! Pictured here as finished wax prototypes, the mini series is set to consist of one ear-grafted body with three different head designs up for grabs; a Hybrid, Brain and Infected. DueContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Splurrt x Rampage Toys “Lab Mice” finished wax protos revealed…”