The first standalone sofubi – the Sea Monster Kid or Icthy – from Death Cat Toys revealed Size: 3.5″ (TBC) Articulation: 1 point (neck) Designed by Death Cat Toys’ Johan Ulrich and sculpted by Beth Graves Based on the prehistoric dolphin named Ichthyosaurus (derived from Greek ιχθυς/ichthys meaning ‘fish’ and σαυρος/sauros meaning ‘lizard’) Keep trackContinue reading “Death Cat Toys’ Kai-ju Kun prototype revealed…”
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TAN’s Pig Pig Man sofubi prototype revealed…
With his Mimi Monster proving to be one of the biggest new releases in sofubi last year, artist TAN has wasted no time in getting to work on a follow-up… proudly presenting the wonderfully grotesque Pig Pig Man! Drawing inspiration across urban legend and neo-kaiju, the beautifully sculpted figure appears to be much larger thanContinue reading “TAN’s Pig Pig Man sofubi prototype revealed…”
Mutant Vinyl Hardcore’s new “parasitic worm” figure announced…
Continuing his seemingly endless onslaught of new figures into 2016, Rich Montanari Jr over at Mutant Vinyl Hardcore has just unveiled what could possibly be his most disturbing sculpt to date… a parasitic worm “pet” for Zug the Troll! As the eagle-eyed amongst you may be aware, the super-gross cycloptic head sculpt you see aboveContinue reading “Mutant Vinyl Hardcore’s new “parasitic worm” figure announced…”
Gorgoloid x Awesome Toy’s “Fiji Mermaid” announced…
Originally seeing a couple of limited releases in resin last year, Gorgoloid‘s super-creepy Fiji Mermaid is set to make a return in sofubi courtesy of Awesome Toy soon! Based on the original sideshow oddity that was bought by an American Sea Captain from Japanese sailors in the early 1800’s, these “mermaids” were created by Asian fishermen who wouldContinue reading “Gorgoloid x Awesome Toy’s “Fiji Mermaid” announced…”
Restore’s “Collectlister” Neo Japan sofubi prototype unveiled…
Following a week of agonising teasers on Instagram, the guys over at RESTORE are proud to finally unveil their latest sofubi in-full, the mighty “Collectlister”! Said to be the first “enemy” character in the ongoing Neo Japan saga, the exquisitely detailed figure has been designed and sculpted by none other than Abe Junnokai, coming in atContinue reading “Restore’s “Collectlister” Neo Japan sofubi prototype unveiled…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Devils Head Productions’ “Apalala” sofubi prototype teased…
“The ‘Ta fang hsi-yu chi’ by Hsuan-tsang (a Chinese scholar who wrote about India) tells the story of Apalala. Kasyapa Buddha was a man with the power to control the weather. He did so by controlling the evil dragons that possessed the power to bring storms. In return for his good will in controlling theseContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Devils Head Productions’ “Apalala” sofubi prototype teased…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Ummikko’s “Cobra Man” inspired sofubi prototype revealed…
Having had continued success with his debut sofubi Koninu, Monkey3000 over at Ummikko is proud to unveil a near-finished prototype for his latest vinyl figure! Drawing inspiration from classic tokusatsu characters as well as cult horror flick Dreamscape’s Cobra Man, the figure appears to be around the same scale as Koningu at 5.5″ tall, once againContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Ummikko’s “Cobra Man” inspired sofubi prototype revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Roughneck:7’s latest sofubi prototype revealed in-full…
Continuing their renaissance in classically styled kaiju, the guys over at Roughneck:7 have just unveiled the latest figure to join their ever-growing line-up of city destroying beasts! Referred to as simply “Him” for the time being, the impressive figure dwarfs the previously released Demushiron, Yabkyrie and Jabara at around 14″ tall, coming complete with 9 points of articulationContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Roughneck:7’s latest sofubi prototype revealed in-full…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Gory Hole’s “SS Werewolf” Warui Zonbi sofubi prototype revealed…
Our editor-in-chief Tru:Tek will be resurrecting the Gory Hole brand in time for a relaunch at DCon in November, bringing along the long-awaited first issue of the ‘zine, new apparel, a follow-up to last year’s bootleg monster rings, plus the debut of the brand’s first ever toy line… Warui Zonbi! Heavily inspired by cult horrorContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Gory Hole’s “SS Werewolf” Warui Zonbi sofubi prototype revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The IWA Japan “Chupacabra” sofubi from TTToy x Hinomaru-ya…
TTToy have just unveiled the fifth figure in their ongoing, officially licensed IWA Japan Pro Wrestling sofubi series, taking on the mighty Chupacabra! Faithfully realised by TTToy’s Makino-san, the infamous reptilian wrasler stands in-scale with previous releases at around 4.5″ tall, featuring articulation in both the waist and arms. Due to make it’s debut throughContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The IWA Japan “Chupacabra” sofubi from TTToy x Hinomaru-ya…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Splurrt’s “Serpent Sata” sofubi prototype revealed…
“I am the Sata-snake, long of years, who sleeps and is reborn each day. I am the Sata-snake, dwelling in the limits of the earth. I sleep and am reborn, renewed and rejuvenated each day…” Joe Merrill aka Splurrt is proud to reveal the latest figure to join his ever growing line up of sofubi,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Splurrt’s “Serpent Sata” sofubi prototype revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// RESTORE’s “Iron Meat” sofubi prototype revealed in full…
The guys over at RESTORE are proud to announce the arrival of their latest figure, the incredible “Iron Meat” SFB! Said to be the friend of the previously released “Neo Japan”, the lumbering cyborg has been sculpted by Abe Junnokai, standing at little over 8″, coming with 8 points of articulation and featuring what appearsContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// RESTORE’s “Iron Meat” sofubi prototype revealed in full…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Loch Ness Monster sofubi from Awesome Toy…
Having been teased here over the past couple of weeks, we can now finally reveal Awesome Toy‘s Loch Ness Monster sofubi in-full! Inspired by easily the most obscure and hard to obtain figure from the iconic Stretch Armstrong line – the Stretch Serpent – the stunning 4″ tall figure features a number of design alterationsContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Loch Ness Monster sofubi from Awesome Toy…”
MAN-E-NEWS// James Groman x Lulubell Toys’ latest Zombiesaur sofubi revealed…
Hot on the heals of the recently revealed diplodocus proto (check it here), it would appear that another entry into James Groman‘s Zombiesaurs line will be making it out of the blocks first, the awesome, as-yet-untitled ankylosaur you see above! Designed and sculpted by James in-scale with the previous Rancid Raptor mini release, the gorgeousContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// James Groman x Lulubell Toys’ latest Zombiesaur sofubi revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Awesome Toy’s bootleg Stretch Serpent sofubi teased…
With the success of both FAKEBARON and FAKESPECTREMAN now tucked firmly under their belt, the guys over at Awesome Toy have started work on an all-new bootleg style sofubi, taking on Kenner’s infamous “Loch Ness” Stretch Serpent! Easily the most obscure and hard to obtain figure from the iconic Stretch Armstrong line – with recentContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Awesome Toy’s bootleg Stretch Serpent sofubi teased…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Mirock Toy’s new Dr Mirock sofubi prototype revealed…
Whilst we unfortunately missed posting details of the first overseas sale of Mirock‘s “OG-AT” and “Kurama” set over the weekend (check them here), we can go a little way to making up for it today with a full reveal of the first mid-large sized figure in the Dr Mirock series! Teased here last week, the jaw-dropping figure takesContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Mirock Toy’s new Dr Mirock sofubi prototype revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// James Groman’s third Zombiesaur sofubi revealed…
Having had continued success with both Rotten Rexx and the more recent Rancid Raptor sofubi, James Groman has got to work on a third dino for the ongoing Zombiesaurs line! Whilst the beast is still to receive a name just yet – or a pair of legs judging by the above pic! – it wouldContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// James Groman’s third Zombiesaur sofubi revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Mirock Toy’s mid-large sized Dr Mirock prototype teased…
With their Dr Mirock line dominating the world of sofubi minis over the past year, Mirock Toy have just revealed that they will finally be taking on the big boys with their first mid-large size release later this year! Whilst the above “pincer” pic is all we have to go on at present, it would appear thatContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Mirock Toy’s mid-large sized Dr Mirock prototype teased…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Joseph Harmon’s Vampirass sofubi prototype revealed…
Having dabbled with sofubi through contributions to Rampage Toys’ Gachapon Goblin series, illustrator Joseph Harmon has just revealed a work-in-progress prototype of his first full-scale figure, Vampirass! Whilst details on the piece are still thin on the ground, the released image suggests that the bikini clad vamp will stand upwards of 6″ tall, coming with articulation inContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Joseph Harmon’s Vampirass sofubi prototype revealed…”
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…”
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