MAN-E-NEWS// The “BLObPUS Paint Ver.” Kamakiri (Mantis) Ningen from BLObPUS x Dream Rocket…

The mighty BLObPUS takes on yet another figure from Dream Rocket‘s “Human” series for his latest preorder sale, proudly presenting the Kamakiri (Mantis) Ningen “BLObPUS paint version”! Standing at around 8″ tall and coming with 5 points of articulation, the anthropomorphic beast has once again been produced in BLObPUS’ signature GID soft vinyl, coming with a multitude ofContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “BLObPUS Paint Ver.” Kamakiri (Mantis) Ningen from BLObPUS x Dream Rocket…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Mark Nagata’s SDCC ’15 exclusive Max Toy Co customs for Rotofugi…

Alongside a number of debuts and exclusives runs – including the previously posted Snybora – Rotofugi will be offering up a selection of one-off customs at SDCC this year, the first to be revealed coming in the form of a trifecta of figures from Max Toy Co‘s Mark Nagata. Featuring the return of Kaiju Eyezon’s arch nemesis “Alien Argus” in aContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Mark Nagata’s SDCC ’15 exclusive Max Toy Co customs for Rotofugi…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Star Case’s new “Star Convoy” sofubi revealed…

Yep, yet more wacky-looking sofubi today, as we bring you the latest 2 figures in Star Case‘s Star Convoy series, Gavario (ゴンザリオ) and Mud Army-X (ドロ•アーミーX)! Originally teased back in March as early clay sculpts, the pair – including a design that shamelessly riffs off of the Tusken Raiders – have just been revealed as finished prototypesContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Star Case’s new “Star Convoy” sofubi revealed…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Shijinger” sofubi set from Utsugiyo…

Elusive sofubi producers Utsugiyo have just revealed details of their latest release, the jaw-dropping “Shijinger” set! Featuring 2 different “kaijin” (mysterious god) figures – Gebu (ゲブー) and Gieyo (ギーヨ) – the pair stand at around 5″ tall each, coming cast in a clear soft vinyl, coming with a variety of metallic sprays and filled with glitter pipeContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Shijinger” sofubi set from Utsugiyo…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The SDCC ’15 exclusive “Snybora” sofubi from Rotofugi x Squibbles Ink…

Rotofugi have teamed up with Chris Ryniak and Squibbles Ink to bring back their collaborative Snybora sofubi for an all-new SDCC exclusive colourway! Sculpted and designed by Ryniak for the ongoing Lake Monster series, the 5″ tall figure has been cast in a vibrant green soft vinyl this time around, complete with silver, metallic blueContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The SDCC ’15 exclusive “Snybora” sofubi from Rotofugi x Squibbles Ink…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Mishka LA exclusive “F***ing Four Fingers” sofubi from Terrible Whore…

Terrible Whore has teamed up with lifestyle brand Mishka for an exclusive version of his highly sought after F***ing Four Fingers sofubi! Once again produced in a black vinyl, the towering 11″ tall figure – a punk infused homage to Kinnikuman’s Snegator Claw – has been treated to a number of purple, pink and greyContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Mishka LA exclusive “F***ing Four Fingers” sofubi from Terrible Whore…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Evil Dead II inspired “Chop Soda” custom from Secret Demon Services…

Whilst we patiently wait for Dani “The Sub-Human Girl” to make her debut release in vinyl, Secret Demon Services have been hard at work on a number of one-off customs to fill the gap… the latest coming in the form of this awesome “Chop Soda” sofubi from Pop Soda! Produced in a GID soft vinyl,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Evil Dead II inspired “Chop Soda” custom from Secret Demon Services…”

MAN-E-NEWS// DKE’s SDCC ’15 exclusive “KISS MY ASS” sofubi from Black Book Toy x HellFire Canyon Club x David Flores…

The guys over at DKE Toys have teamed up with Black Book Toy, HellFire Canyon Club and David Flores for one of many SDCC ’15 exclusives they’ll have up for grabs at the event next month, the all-new KISS MY ASS! A giant-sized rendition of Flores’ signature Deaths Head Mickey, the 9″ tall piece – 18″ if itContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// DKE’s SDCC ’15 exclusive “KISS MY ASS” sofubi from Black Book Toy x HellFire Canyon Club x David Flores…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Longneck” Oozeball micro-run for Rampage Studios’ “Clash of the Titans” show…

Teased here just yesterday, we can now reveal the Disarticulators x Longneck Oozeball sofubi micro-run in full! Designed by Tru:Tek and sculpted by Zectron, the 3″ Ooze-It/Madball tribute has been produced in a standard “hard” soft vinyl this time around, limited to an edition of 10 – 5 in flesh and 5 in GID –Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Longneck” Oozeball micro-run for Rampage Studios’ “Clash of the Titans” show…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Super7’s SDCC sofubi exclusives revealed…

With San Diego Comic Con ’15 opening it’s doors in just a couple of weeks time, the guys over at Super7 have decided to reveal the horde of exclusive vinyl figures they’ll have up for grabs at the event! Featuring a total of 10 different pieces this time around, highlights include a trio of Kandy KaijuContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Super7’s SDCC sofubi exclusives revealed…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The first painted “Hag-X” and “Dark Side Hunter-X” sofubi from Rampage Toys x Mutant Vinyl Hardcore x Skull Head Butt revealed…

Originally teased here last week in blank flesh vinyl, the latest round of Skull Head Butt “X” figures from Rampage Toys and Mutant Vinyl Hardcore have finally been revealed in their debut painted colorways! Featuring a Skeletor-inspired witch going by the name of Hag from Rampage and a sinister six-eyed alien called Dark Side Hunter from MVH, the pair have beenContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The first painted “Hag-X” and “Dark Side Hunter-X” sofubi from Rampage Toys x Mutant Vinyl Hardcore x Skull Head Butt revealed…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Cosmo Knight Alpha/Longneck “Oozeball” micro-run teased…

Originally mentioned in our announcement of the “Clash of the Titans” show at Rampage Studios this week, we can now bring you the first teaser of the Oozeball micro-run from Cosmo Knight Alpha/Longneck! Whilst most details remain close-guarded until later this week, we can reveal that CKA’s Yoda-san has painted up 10 of the Disarticulators‘ Ooze-It/MadballContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Cosmo Knight Alpha/Longneck “Oozeball” micro-run teased…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Atomic Kong “Black” sofubi set from KT Soft Vinyl x Medicom Toy…

The guys over at KT Soft Vinyl have teamed up with Medicom Toy to resurrect one of their most loved figures after over 4 decades since it’s first release… the Atomic Kong mini! Originally created in the 1970’s by a small, unnamed factory in Japan, the 4.7″ piece has been joined by an all-new “Giant” sizedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Atomic Kong “Black” sofubi set from KT Soft Vinyl x Medicom Toy…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Thomas Blue” Astro Unkotsu sofubi from Goccodo…

Originally teased here last week, the “Thomas Blue” Astro Unkotsu sofubi from Goccodo will finally be up for grabs later this week! Produced in a blue soft vinyl inspired by cult kids show Thomas the Tank Engine, the lumbering 10″ tall astronaught has been treated to a number of silver, purple, flesh and gold sprays completeContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Thomas Blue” Astro Unkotsu sofubi from Goccodo…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Diavolo” sofubi preorder from Touma…

Touma is proud to announce the arrival of his latest sofubi, the sinister Diavolo! Featuring the familiar skull design seen in the artist’s earlier works, the highly textured piece stands a little taller than his signature Knuckle Bear sofubi at 8″, coming with a total of 6 different parts and 5 points of articulation. PicturedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Diavolo” sofubi preorder from Touma…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Paul Kaiju’s Biter Fish “tub toy” sofubi proto revealed…

Paul Kaiju has just unveiled a finished clay prototype for a beast that we reckon’ll prove more than a match for Atlantean-terror King Jinx, the jaw-dropping Biter Fish! Whilst little is known about the figure at present, it would appear that the mini-mid sized figure has been inspired by vintage “tub toys” (toys that can be played inContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Paul Kaiju’s Biter Fish “tub toy” sofubi proto revealed…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Gargamel Mini Custom Show at Angel Abby announced…

The guys over at Angel Abby are honoured to reveal that their Hong Kong-based store is set to play host to Gargamel‘s latest Mini Custom Show later this week! Whilst information is still thin on the ground at present we’re guessing that the pictured one-off Deathra and Garudan will be joined by a number of otherContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Gargamel Mini Custom Show at Angel Abby announced…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Mutant Vinyl Hardcore’s “Grinning Death Ball” and one-off customs for “Clash of the Titans” show revealed…

Originally teased as a work in progress sculpt at the tail end of last month, the incredible “Grinning Death Ball” (originally the Sludgie Mad Ball) from Chris Dondin and Mutant Vinyl Hardcore has just received it’s first paint test ahead of it’s debut release soon! Designed and sculpted by Chris based on MVH’s original Sludge Demon – along with aContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Mutant Vinyl Hardcore’s “Grinning Death Ball” and one-off customs for “Clash of the Titans” show revealed…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Splurrt’s “Puppoo the Evil Unchi” sofubi proto revealed…

Sometimes bad dogs make bad poops. When neglected the perfect mix of elements, fertilizers, pollutants, air born pathogens, etc. can cause the bacteria to mutate, creating… Puppoo the Evil Unchi! Inspired by the past 6 months of walking his new puppy – and presumably cleaning up some mutant turds in its wake – the latestContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Splurrt’s “Puppoo the Evil Unchi” sofubi proto revealed…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Cure Toys’ “Dokuro King” Boogie Man sofubi teased…

Cure Toys have just revealed that their much loved Boogie Man sofubi is set to receive the Dokuro King treatment soon in a homage colorway inspired by Takara’s classic toy. Produced in a familiar clear purple vinyl with silver sprays, black detailing and some marbled GID guts for good measure, we can only assume thatContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Cure Toys’ “Dokuro King” Boogie Man sofubi teased…”