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…”
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MAN-E-NEWS// Bad Attic Toys’ “Two Face Todd” Trouballz sofubi coming soon…
Fresh back from a recent toy hunting trip over in the UK, Japanese artist Masa-san of Bad Attic Toys is proud to reveal that his long-awaited “Two Face Todd” Trouballz sofubi will be making it’s debut soon! The first to feature in the ongoing Madball-inspired “Trouballz” line, the gruesome ball comes in at an authentically scaledContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Bad Attic Toys’ “Two Face Todd” Trouballz sofubi coming soon…”
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// The “Mecha Elvis” sofubi from CyberNewNew x Medicom Toy…
Medicom Toy are proud to reveal that they’ve teamed up with Japanese punk band CyberNewNew for the release of their latest sofubi series, the Dynamite Collection! Taking on the music collective’s lead guitarist/vocalist “Mecha Elvis”, the crazy, cyborg like character has been faithfully recreated by sculptor Abe Toru at 9″ tall, coming complete with articulationContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Mecha Elvis” sofubi from CyberNewNew x Medicom Toy…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Skullmark’s “Commander Gatta” sofubi at Toy Underground…
Regular as clockwork, Hong Kong-based sofubi producers SKULLMARK have released the seventh figure in their debut line “Galaxy Commanders” just in time for August, proudly presenting Commander Gatta! Directly inspired by obscure 1977 action figure line “Starroid Raiders” from Tomland, the 9” tall Gatta features the all-new, super-chunky body design this time around, coming cast in an authentic white vinyl withContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Skullmark’s “Commander Gatta” sofubi at Toy Underground…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Science Patrol’s “Patrol Tank” sofubi prototype revealed…
Hot on the heels of his huge online drop last week (check it here if you haven’t already), Japan-based sofubi producer Science Patrol is proud to reveal yet another new figure that’ll be making an appearance in soft vinyl soon, the Patrol Tank (name TBC)! Taking a brief sidestep from the usual youkai and dungeonContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Science Patrol’s “Patrol Tank” sofubi prototype revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Medicom Toy’s Vinyl Gacha Artist Series “Wave 4” revealed…
Having had continued success with their Vinyl Artist Gacha line over the past year, Medicom Toy are proud to reveal that a fourth series of the multi-artist minis will be touching down next month! Once again featuring 4 of sofubi’s biggest hitters; Goccodo, Uamou, Max Toy Co and Noprops/Mirock Toy, each have contributed miniaturised versions of some of theirContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Medicom Toy’s Vinyl Gacha Artist Series “Wave 4” revealed…”
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 “Bloody” Gero sofubi micro-run from Blood Guts Toys x Slave One…
Izumonster over at Blood Guts Toys is the latest artist to take on Slave One‘s Gero sofubi, proudly presenting the “Bloody” micro-run! Limited to an edition of 7 pieces this time around, the 6.5″ tall soft vinyl figures have been treated to a number of unique bloody sprays, rubs and hand painted detailing courtesy ofContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Bloody” Gero sofubi micro-run from Blood Guts Toys x Slave One…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Paul Kaiju’s one-off custom sofubi for Mishka LA revealed…
As promised in our announcement last week, we can now bring you guys a full reveal of the plethora of custom figures Paul Kaiju will have up for grabs at his impromptu Mishka LA show this weekend! Featuring a whole slew of beautifully painted Boss Carions, Kraken DX, Sally Joes, Mock Pilots, Mock Bats andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Paul Kaiju’s one-off custom sofubi for Mishka LA revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Emerald” and “Raspberry” Glitter Bomb Unchiman sofubi from Fig-Lab x Paul Kaiju…
Having had continued success with his recent “Glitter Bomb” colorways, Datadub over at Fig-Lab is proud to reveal that he’s secured a fresh batch of Paul Kaiju‘s Unchiman sofubi in the mesmerising finish! Standing at around 9″ tall, the figure has been produced in mix part “Raspberry” and “Emerald” glitter infused vinyl, coming complete withContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Emerald” and “Raspberry” Glitter Bomb Unchiman sofubi from Fig-Lab x Paul Kaiju…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Mighty Primate” Koningu from Ummikko…
Monkey3000 over at Ummikko is proud to introduce the latest Koningu colorway, the “Mighty Primate” edition! Coming in at 5.5″ tall with articulation in the waist and arms, the gorgeous vintage-styled figure has been produced in a flesh-toned soft vinyl, coming with a choice selection of brown and black sprays with dark green highlights. LimitedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Mighty Primate” Koningu from Ummikko…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Creature” Evil Demon sofubi from Bukimi Blasters…
Shigeo Endo over at Bukimi Blasters comes with the latest version of his ever popular Evil Demon sofubi, the “Creature” edition! Standing at around 5.5″ tall and featuring 5 points of articulation, the neo kaiju beast has been produced in a blue soft vinyl this time around, coming complete with yellow, brown, red and yellowContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Creature” Evil Demon sofubi from Bukimi Blasters…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Winter Nibbler” sofubi from Rampage Toys x The Tarantulas x Onell Design…
Jon Malmstedt over at Rampage Toys is proud to announce that he’s teamed up with The Tarantulas and Onell Design for the release of the “Winter Nibbler” for the first time in sofubi! Seeing a few very limited appearances in resin since its debut back in 2010, the Tarantulas-designed figure has been re-produced by MalmstedtContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Winter Nibbler” sofubi from Rampage Toys x The Tarantulas x Onell Design…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Medicom Toy exclusive “Zoromederu” sofubi from Anraku Ansaku…
Following the monumental return of Gogamejira last month, Medicom Toy are proud to reveal that they’ve once again teamed up with mysterious sofubi producer Anraku Ansaku for the revival of yet another much loved character, Zoromederu! Making it’s return in all 3 previously released sizes, the standard version (middle, 10.5″) has been produced in a redContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Medicom Toy exclusive “Zoromederu” sofubi from Anraku Ansaku…”
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// The Getsumenken “Moon Dog” No.2 and No.3 sofubi from Utsugiyo…
Elusive sofubi producer Utsugiyo are proud to reveal that their highly sought after Getsumenken “Moon Dog” returns this week in not one, but two new colorways! Inspired by Japanese folklore’s “Jinmenken”, the human-faced dog, and Georges Méliès‘ silent movie “Le Voyage dans la Lune”, the super-creep moon faced beast stands at around 3.5″ tall, coming withContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Getsumenken “Moon Dog” No.2 and No.3 sofubi from Utsugiyo…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The debut of TKom’s “Gamaotoko” sofubi…
Rather embarrassingly, we bring you details of the third poo-related toy this week, as the highly talented sculptural artist TKom proudly presents the debut of his second sofubi, the stunning Gamaotoko! Said to be made up of biological waste (i.e. crap!), the scummy looking beast stands at a chunky 8.5″ tall, coming complete with articulation inContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The debut of TKom’s “Gamaotoko” sofubi…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Gravy Toys x Paul Kaiju “Unchiman” sofubi one-offs…
It’s quickly becoming the week of turd-based toys, as not only do we have the previously featured “Dump Golem” from Target Earth, but we have another 2 “dropping” over the next couple of days… the first coming in the form of these gorgeous Unchimans from Gravy Toys‘ Bwana Spoons! Standing at around 9″ tall each, the Paul Kaiju-createdContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Gravy Toys x Paul Kaiju “Unchiman” sofubi one-offs…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Dump Golem” sofubi from Target Earth…
Japanese sofubi producers Target Earth return with a follow-up to last year’s “Low Brow Golem” release, proudly presenting the disgusting Dump Golem! Standing at around 8.5″ tall, the grotesque piece features articulation in the neck as well as an ingenious telescopic turd that’s been produced with a contrasting matt finish. Cast in red and green vinyl and treated toContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Dump Golem” sofubi from Target Earth…”
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