MAN-E-NEWS// The Toromi-kun (Phase 1) sofubi from Yoshimoto Entertainer x Medicom Toy…

Having already seen a couple of Japan-only drops since it’s debut late last year, the wonderfully strange “Toromi-kun” sofubi from Yoshimoto Entertainer x Medicom Toy has finally received it’s first worldwide release! Whilst the origins of the strange two-faced sculpt remain a little unclear, it would appear that the 6″ tall piece was created as partContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Toromi-kun (Phase 1) sofubi from Yoshimoto Entertainer x Medicom Toy…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Elegab March lottery sales…

It’s quickly coming to the end of yet another month and predictably, we all know what that means- a fresh batch of lottery sales from Elegab! As predicted in our reveal of Tatsumakira just last week, the all-new “natural disaster” monster sees it’s first general release, coming in 2 different colorways for it’s online debut;Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Elegab March lottery sales…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Medicom Toy exclusive “Jyujin Omega” sofubi from GEEK! x One Up…

Making it’s debut at the Osaka Soft Expo over the weekend (check it here), GEEK! x One Up’s Jyujin (Beastman) Omega has just received it’s second release this month as a Medicom Toy exclusive! A follow-up to GEEK!’s original 2013 Jyujin sofubi, the breathtaking piece features a similarly impressive scale, standing at just under 12″Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Medicom Toy exclusive “Jyujin Omega” sofubi from GEEK! x One Up…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Minty Green” Lurkfoot sofubi from Lurk x Toy Art Gallery…

Toy Art Gallery is proud to present their first retail release of Lurk’s LURKFOOT sofubi! Standing at around 9″ tall and featuring articulation in the arms, waist, and feet, the hulking beast has been produced in a beautiful minty green unpainted vinyl for it’s retail debut. Available both online and at the TAG gallery spaceContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Minty Green” Lurkfoot sofubi from Lurk x Toy Art Gallery…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The one-off “Toxie” Shikabane Kaiju from DeathCat Toys x Blood Guts Toys…

Wasting no time since the initial teaser posted just yesterday, Johan Ulrich over at DeathCat Toys has just revealed the first one-off custom Shikabane Kaiju that he’ll have up for grabs soon as part of his collaboration with Blood Guts Toys! Heavily inspired by Playmates’ Toxie action figure from the Toxic Crusaders line, this “ToxicContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The one-off “Toxie” Shikabane Kaiju from DeathCat Toys x Blood Guts Toys…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Raspberry Monster” Vertabrata from BLObPUS…

Hot on the heels of this week’s “Vatundoo” sale, BLObPUS is proud to reveal yet another leftover from last weekend’s Osaka Soft Expo is now up for grabs, the “Raspberry Monster” Vertabrata! Designed by BLObPUS, sculpted by Paul Kaiju and produced by Toy Art Gallery, the stunning piece has been cast in a white softContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Raspberry Monster” Vertabrata from BLObPUS…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Tonite’s “Taro the Immortal” sofubi…

 The guys behind new sofubi imprint Tonite are proud to reveal that their debut sofubi from their ongoing “King of Kink” series – “Taro the Immortal” – is now available for overseas sales! Originally produced by well known Kaiju toy shop “Kaiju-Taro”, the figure unfortunately proved unpopular amongst the majority of sofubi collectors at theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Tonite’s “Taro the Immortal” sofubi…”

MAN-E-NEWS// TTToys’ Osaka Soft Expo exclusive “Bigfoot” sofubi at Lulubell Toys…

 The guys over at Lulubell Toys are proud to reveal that they’ve secured a limited batch of the latest version of TTToys’ Bigfoot sofubi! Originally making an appearance as an exclusive at the Osaka Soft Expo last weekend, the official IWA Japan licensed figure has been produced in a black soft vinyl for the release,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// TTToys’ Osaka Soft Expo exclusive “Bigfoot” sofubi at Lulubell Toys…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Clear Blue and Glow” Sametan sofubi from Comet Debris…

 Koji Harmon over at Comet Debris has revealed that the awesome Sametan sofubi is set to return this week in an all-new colorway! Standing at around 4” tall and coming with articulation at the waste, Sametan has been produced in a gorgeous clear blue and glow marbled vinyl this time around, coming complete with handContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Clear Blue and Glow” Sametan sofubi from Comet Debris…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The DeathCat Toys x Blood Guts Toys “Shikabane Kaiju” micro-run announced…

 Johan Ulrich over at DeathCat Toys has just revealed that he will be the latest artist to take on Blood Guts Toys’ highly sought after Shikabane Kaiju for a super-limited micro-run soon! Whilst information is scarce at present, the above pic would suggest that the run will consist of just 5 figures hand painted byContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The DeathCat Toys x Blood Guts Toys “Shikabane Kaiju” micro-run announced…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Stealth Version” secret Oozeball drop from Rampage Toys x The Disarticulators…

 Jon Malmstedt over at Rampage Toys has been working his magic on yet more of the Disarticulators’ Oozeball sofubi, proudly presenting the secret “Stealth Version” drop! Consisting of just 3 pieces this time around – 2 cast in the OG “Ooze-It” green and 1 in the NYCC exclusive “Moon Dust” silver – the trio haveContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Stealth Version” secret Oozeball drop from Rampage Toys x The Disarticulators…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Homunculord sofubi minis from Krotpong…

 “This race of lesser mordlings are some of the tiny cogs in the vast, incredibly brutal bureaucratic machine on the planet Galwyn, in the Denztek Galaxy. They are the little workers and prophets who toil and tremble for the dreaded, mighty Kanzler Sägrid Arschloch (not shown), Chancellor of the Realm and Decimator of the Guilty…” After months ofContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Homunculord sofubi minis from Krotpong…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The BLObPUS x Dol Roffo x T9G “Vatundoo” lottery sale…

 Following the success of the “Jellyfish Dokugan” last year, BLObPUS has once again teamed up with amigurumi (knitting) artist Dol Roffo, this time taking on T9G’s Vatundoo for a special painted/crocheted release! Coming cast in a glow-in-the-dark soft vinyl and treated to red, gold and black sprays courtesy of BLObPUS, the huge figure comes complete with an amigurumiContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The BLObPUS x Dol Roffo x T9G “Vatundoo” lottery sale…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Kaijumonster exclusive “Alpha” and “Beta” Guzo Kaiju from Leo Sofvi Bouya…

Joining the slew of previously posted Skull Head Butt and Roughneck:7 exclusives Kaijumonster will have up for grabs at the upcoming Dutch Comic Con this weekend, the toy blog/curator has teamed up with Leo Sofvi Bouya for not one, but 2 Guzo Kaiju micro-runs, “Alpha” and “Beta”! Standing at a monstrous 13” tall and comingContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Kaijumonster exclusive “Alpha” and “Beta” Guzo Kaiju from Leo Sofvi Bouya…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Snyc. exclusive “bloodwipe” snotBlower from PUSHEAD x Medicom Toy…

Medicom Toy have just revealed that the third version of their epic “snotBlower” collaboration with PUSHEAD, the Sync. exclusive “bloodwipe” edition! Designed by PUSHEAD and produced by Medicom, the stunning 10” figure features multiple points of articulation, coming cast in a mix of ABS, PVC and soft vinyl and given a blood-soaked mix of red,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Snyc. exclusive “bloodwipe” snotBlower from PUSHEAD x Medicom Toy…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Oxidised Copper” and “Gold/Black” Koningu sofubi from Ummikko…

 With the winners of the recent “Banana” Koningu lottery having just been informed, Monkey3000 over at Ummikko has just revealed that yet another 2 micro-runs of the figure will be touching down in-store today for all of those that missed out! Featuring a “Green Oxidised Copper” version that has been treated to a stunning weatheredContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Oxidised Copper” and “Gold/Black” Koningu sofubi from Ummikko…”

MAN-E-NEWS// DeathCat Toys’ “Elder Demons” finished wax protos revealed…

 Having seen instant sell-out success with their first run in keshi, and with another already on the way, DeathCat Toys’ Elder Demons are finally set to make their debut in soft vinyl soon! Designed by DeathCat’s Johan Ulrich and sculpted by KtoKto, the pair – Oni Mira and the Red Pharaoh – have been heavily inspired by BikkurimanContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// DeathCat Toys’ “Elder Demons” finished wax protos revealed…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Max Toy Co at the Osaka Soft Expo…

 Mark Nagata over at Max Toy Co has just unveiled a whole slew of exclusives they’ll have up for grabs at their booth at the Osaka Soft Expo this weekend! Featuring a ton of new colorways and limited editions across both Max Toy and Monster Boogie lines, highlights include a new marbled Kaiju Zanga, “NeoContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Max Toy Co at the Osaka Soft Expo…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Golden Bomber” Dr Mirock sets from Mirock Toy…

 Mirock Toy have just unveiled their latest release currently available for overseas order, the “Golden Bomber” sets! First up, we have the Dr Mirock collection… Once again coming with a total of 6 different figures – featuring mixed-part configurations from the original Dr Mirock series, the Dr Mirock Totem and Mecha Chibira-kun set – each have been paintedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Golden Bomber” Dr Mirock sets from Mirock Toy…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Hell Raiser” Night Gamer #3 from Plaseebo…

  Bob Conge aka Plaseebo is proud to introduce the third figure in his ongoing line of vinyl Night Gamer customs inspired by Hell Raiser, taking on our favourite Coenobite from the cult horror flick – the Chatterer – to horrifying effect!  A one of a kind custom fitted with mangey black hair, inset hand cast resin teeth, fishContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Hell Raiser” Night Gamer #3 from Plaseebo…”