MAN-E-NEWS// Lulubell Toys’ Designer Con 2014 leftover sale…

Unable to make it to Designer Con 2014 over the weekend? Then don’t fret, as the guys over at Lulubell Toys now have just loaded up a whole slew of leftovers in their online store! Whilst the complete list is simply too large to list here, highlights we will mention include neon green and pinkContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Lulubell Toys’ Designer Con 2014 leftover sale…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Max Toy Co’s Mushroom and Ringo Racoon prototypes at Design Fiesta 40…

Joining One-Up and their Kumaboku proto, Max Toy Co were also on-hand at Design Fiesta 40 over the weekend with a couple of new figures ready for production! A follow-up to Teresa Chiba’s Kibunadon, the provisionally titled “Mushroom” (left) is set to become the latest figure to feature in Max Toy’s ongoing “Kaiju Gals” series, withContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Max Toy Co’s Mushroom and Ringo Racoon prototypes at Design Fiesta 40…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Den-Tetsu-Jin and Cult Ball sofubi from Kikake Toy…

In lieu of Design Fiesta 40 and Designer Con 2014 this weekend, the guys over at Kikake Toy have decided to offer up a few new items in their online store for those unable to attend the events! Featuring the debut of an all-new “Iron” mini – the Thomas the Tank Engine inspired Den-Tetsu-Jin –Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Den-Tetsu-Jin and Cult Ball sofubi from Kikake Toy…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Uh Oh Toys’ Errants sofubi minis available now…

Originally debuting at NYCC last month, Uh Oh Toys‘ debut line of sofubi minis, the Errants, are finally available online! Consisting of 3 2.5″ tall designs; a scientist owl, a cowboy bull and a space faring lizard, the adorable 2 part figures are up for grabs in the original NYCC colorway, coming cast in a glossy blackContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Uh Oh Toys’ Errants sofubi minis available now…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Voilld Uamou sofubi for the Sogni Strani exhibition…

Created for the ongoing SOGNI STRANI exhibition at Tokyo’s Gallery Voilld, Uamou are proud to present a limited “Voilld” version of their signature 3″ sofubi mini!  Cast in a clear soft vinyl, the super-limited batch of figures have been hand painted in a solid black from the inside, featuring various different “exposed” visor masks that reveal the multi-colored glitter thatContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Voilld Uamou sofubi for the Sogni Strani exhibition…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The KtoKto “Monster Series” sofubi minis…

Having seen instant sellout success at both Wondefestival and yesterday’s Superfetival 66, we’ve decided to shine a little light on the debut line from Japanese artist KtoKto… the awesome Monster Series! Inspired by a mix of both classic monster designs and 80s Japanese horror toys – including the iconic MaBa Zombies – the first wave of figures featuresContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The KtoKto “Monster Series” sofubi minis…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The NYCC ’14 exclusive Lab Mice sofubi from Rampage Toys x Splurrt…

Jon Malmstedt over at Rampage Toys has just revealed one of many exclusives he’ll be unleashing upon the Rampage x Tru:Tek NYCC booth (#208) in just a couple of weeks time, the “Purple” Lab Mice sofubi minis! Designed and sculpted by Splurrt and produced by Jon in Japan, the trio of 3″ creepy critters have been cast inContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The NYCC ’14 exclusive Lab Mice sofubi from Rampage Toys x Splurrt…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Rose Edition” Bastard and Fortune Uamou sofubi…

Uamou‘s latest figure, Bastard, has just received its first coloured vinyl release in a beautiful Rose pink! Dropping alongside a matching “Rose” Fortune Uamou, the pair are currently available in both the Uamou Atelier shop and online, with the 2.75″ tall Bastard available either blank for 1,800yen ($17) or with a painted mouth for 2,000yen ($19) and the FortuneContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Rose Edition” Bastard and Fortune Uamou sofubi…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Zollmen’s Fancy Train sofubi preorder…

Zollmen have just revealed the latest figures to be released in the ongoing Fancy Toy series, the creepy-cute Fancy Train sofubi minis! Featuring a total of 3 different sets alongside the main engine/driver figure, each come complete with 2 miniaturised Fancy Toy characters and an unpainted, interlocking carriage to house them in. Priced at just 5,200yen ($49) forContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Zollmen’s Fancy Train sofubi preorder…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “DINORAMA” Cyclops Dino custom run from Hello Pike x Rampage Toys…

Kaiju customiser Hello Pike has teamed up with Rampage Toys for a special “DINORAMA” run of Cyclops Dino sofubi! Whilst we’re still waiting to see exactly what it will entail, we can assume from the teasers pictured above that the release will feature a number of one-off customs from the artist utilising all 3 Dino designs, with eachContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “DINORAMA” Cyclops Dino custom run from Hello Pike x Rampage Toys…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Uamou Happy Bags…

Not ones to miss out on the recent hot spell of weather, Uamou have just revealed that they’ll be joining Comet Debris in the “Summer Vacation” madness with the release of an all-new Uamou Happy Bag! Packed with a random assortment of Uamou Sofubi figures, mini Uamou and Mini Boo straps (or figures), Skull Uamou sofubi, stickers andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Uamou Happy Bags…”

MAN-E-NEWS// James Groman’s “Vile-oceraptor” and “Rank-lasaurus” Zombiesaurs revealed…

With the alternate triceratops Rotten Rexx head now finally making it’s way into production (check out our first reveal way back in January here), legendary toy designer and illustrator James Groman has got to work on a new series of Rexx minis, the Zombiesaurs! Currently consisting of 2 different designs, Vile-oceraptor and Rank-lasaurus, the 2-part figuresContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// James Groman’s “Vile-oceraptor” and “Rank-lasaurus” Zombiesaurs revealed…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The TAG exclusive Lab Mice sofubi from Splurrt x Rampage Toys…

Toy Art Gallery has teamed up with Splurrt and Rampage Toys for an exclusive run of Lab Mice sofubi! Designed and sculpted by Splurrt and produced by Rampage’s Jon Malmstedt in Japan, the trio of 3″ creepy critters have been cast in yellow vinyl with red, pink, black and green sprays. Touching down in the ToyContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The TAG exclusive Lab Mice sofubi from Splurrt x Rampage Toys…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Rampage Toys at ToyCon UK revealed in full…

We’ve covered huge a selection of figures that Rampage Toys will be carting to ToyCon UK over the past couple of weeks, but today we can finally reveal the whole list in full- and boy, is it impressive! Featuring a varied selection of OG Rampage figures, hand painted collaborative releases, third party exclusives, plus a couple ofContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Rampage Toys at ToyCon UK revealed in full…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The ToyCon Lab Mice from Rampage Toys x Splurrt…

Fresh from the debut open run last week, Splurrt‘s Lab Mice return for an exclusive ToyCon UK run! Produced and painted by Rampage Toys‘ Jon Malmstedt, the set of 3 3″ tall sofubi minis have been cast in a bright red soft vinyl, coming with a mix of metallic sprays and tight hand painted detailing.Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The ToyCon Lab Mice from Rampage Toys x Splurrt…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Uky Daydreamer x Art Junkie’s UD vs AJ sofubi protos revealed…

Uky Daydreamer have revealed that they will be teaming up with Art Junkie for the release of a new sofubi mini set! Little has been revealed about the project so far, but it appears that the 2 masked luchas, “UD vs AJ”, have been designed separately by the pair, with the intention of mixing upContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Uky Daydreamer x Art Junkie’s UD vs AJ sofubi protos revealed…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Leucotomy “Pink” exclusive Mini Monster Sets from beaK…

Celebrating the launch of their new website, UK based toy and apparel brand Leucotomy have teamed up with beaK for the release of the Mini Monster Set in an exclusive pink colourway! Cast in soft vinyl and measuring between 1″ to 3″ tall, the pack comprises of 4 figures; the Hedoro Kougai King, a tower accessory,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Leucotomy “Pink” exclusive Mini Monster Sets from beaK…”

MAN-E-NEWS// New sofubi minis from Itokin Park…

Itoken Park have just revealed that their latest batch of soft vinyl minis will be up for grabs in their store tomorrow (11/10) at 9pm Japan time! Featuring the adorable Astronaut in a teal green, the debut of the beautifully painted Beaver wood car, plus the clear incased Robot Girl, all 3 figures will beContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// New sofubi minis from Itokin Park…”

MAN-E-XCLUSIVE// The Leucotomy exclusive sofubi mini set from beaK…

Our good friend Leucotomy kindly shares details on his latest exclusive sofubi release, the creeped-out mini set from beaK! Cast in a pink soft vinyl, the strictly limited run consists of 3 different pieces; a masked head, an omake-style zombie arm, and our favourite, a mini-Bemon style Smog Monster with Eiffel Tower accessory! Making anContinue reading “MAN-E-XCLUSIVE// The Leucotomy exclusive sofubi mini set from beaK…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Skinner’s “Rocket Pop Screaming Black Plague and the Living Bruise” Minion set at Lulubell Toys…

Debuting at SDCC last month, Skinner‘s Minion sofubis return for a Lulubell Toys exclusive! Entitled “Rocket Pop Screaming Black Plague and the Living Bruise”, the pair of sofubi minis have been sculpted by Paul Kaiju, with production duties handed over to Luke Rook aka Grody Shogun. Cast in what we assume to be GID softContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Skinner’s “Rocket Pop Screaming Black Plague and the Living Bruise” Minion set at Lulubell Toys…”