Toy retailer Toy Tokyo have teamed up with Secret Base for an exclusive “Blue Glitter” edition of Ron English’s McSupersized sofubi! Standing at around 7” tall, the classic piece has been produced by Secret Base in a clear vinyl this time around, complete with blue glitter skeletal insert with subtle black rub. Currently available inContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Toy Tokyo exclusive “Blue Glitter” McSupersized sofubi…”
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MAN-E-NEWS// Punk Drunkers x Medicom Toy’s “Sebastian” VAG mini figure…
Medicom Toy have teamed up with Japanese apparel brand Punk Drunkers for yet another instalment in the upcoming Vinyl Artist Gacha: Series 2, the hannya mask wearing infant, Sebastian! Sculpted by Kaneko Yowohei, the awesome little figure follows a similar template to previous VAG releases, featuring a 2.5″ tall 2-part design that comes in aContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Punk Drunkers x Medicom Toy’s “Sebastian” VAG mini figure…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Vintage OG” Oozeball sofubi painted run from The Disarticulators…
Whilst it was great to see The Disarticulators’ Oozeball sofubi receive a limited painted run at Wonderfestival Winter 2015 a few weeks back, we know that a few of you guys were a bit disappointed that the release was limited to Japan only- well fear not, as we’re proud to reveal that an alternativeContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Vintage OG” Oozeball sofubi painted run from The Disarticulators…”
MAN-E-NEWS// KaijuMonster’s Roughneck:7 exclusives for Dutch Comic Con and ToyCon UK…
Hot on the heels of the numerous Skull Head Butt exclusives revealed yesterday, KaijuMonster has just unveiled yet more exclusives he’ll have up for grabs at both the Dutch Comic Con and ToyCon UK over the next few weeks… this time coming from all-new kaiju outfit, Roughneck:7! Featuring all 3 classically-styled kaiju from R7’s monstrousContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// KaijuMonster’s Roughneck:7 exclusives for Dutch Comic Con and ToyCon UK…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Black” Evil Demon and Bukimi Kun sets from Bukimi Blasters x Da Rotten Ones…
Shigeo Endo over at Bukimi Blasters has revealed that he’s teaming up with Da Rotten Ones for a special “Black” Evil Demon and Bukimi Kun release next week! Produced in a sleek black soft vinyl this time around, the pair have been treated to silver and white sprays, complete with silver hand threaded hair andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Black” Evil Demon and Bukimi Kun sets from Bukimi Blasters x Da Rotten Ones…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Awesome Toy’s FAKE BARON sofubi finger puppet revealed…
Having had unbridled success with their full-size FAKE BARON sofubi over the past year, the guys over at Awesome Toy have revealed that the pachi (bootleg) Red Baron will be seeing a return in finger puppet form! Standing at around 3” (TBC) and featuring the classic sofubi mini “arms up” pose, the figure – picturedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Awesome Toy’s FAKE BARON sofubi finger puppet revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// KaijuMonster’s Skull Head Butt exclusives for Dutch Comic Con and ToyCon UK revealed…
KaijuMonster will be attending a number of different conventions on top of NYCC this year, and with both the Dutch Comic Con and ToyCon UK coming up over the next few weeks, they’ve begun to reveal the slew of kaiju and sofubi they’ll have up for grabs at the events… starting with these gorgeous exclusivesContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// KaijuMonster’s Skull Head Butt exclusives for Dutch Comic Con and ToyCon UK revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// DeathCat Toys x TAG’s Akumaneko, Psycho Sophie and Owlene wax photos revealed…
Originally unveiled way back in July of last year, the Devilman-inspired sofubi from DeathCat Toys and Toy Art Gallery has just been unveiled in finished wax prototype form! Featuring a total of 3 different characters – the mini Psycho Sophie and Owlene, plus the mid-large sized Akumaneko – the trio have been designed by DeathCat’sContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// DeathCat Toys x TAG’s Akumaneko, Psycho Sophie and Owlene wax photos revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Glitter Bomb” Finger Five sets from Fig-Lab…
Whilst the “Glitter Bomb” Unchiman has unfortunately long since sold out (check him out here), Datadub over at Fig-Lab is proud to reveal that his Finger Five sofubi finger puppets have received the same sparkly treatment! Featuring a total of 5 figures based on iconic characters from Paul Kaiju, Lamour Supreme, Matt Doughty, Sucklord and MonstreContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Glitter Bomb” Finger Five sets from Fig-Lab…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Super7’s Astro-Mu 5 sofubi minis revealed…
A reboot that’s been almost 8 years in the making, Nakajima’s iconic sofubi line Astro-Mu 5 will once again see the light of day this week courtesy of Super7! A huge inspiration for some of the most highly sought after sofubi around at the moment – Paul Kaiju’s Mr REE and Ilu Ilu’s Tokio Supernova inContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Super7’s Astro-Mu 5 sofubi minis revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Medicom Toy exclusive “Oni-Sakura” NEO JAPAN from RESTORE…
As if the recently released Jungle Fever “Fog” exclusive wasn’t enough (check it out here), RESTORE have revealed that they’ll be teaming up with Medicom Toy once again next month for a special run of “Oni-Sakura” NEO JAPAN sofubi! Featuring the standard NEO body with the all-new demon head sculpt, the 8” tall figure appearsContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Medicom Toy exclusive “Oni-Sakura” NEO JAPAN from RESTORE…”
MAN-E-NEWS// New “Dr Mortality” and “Sushi Dokuro” sofubi from Secret Base…
Secret Base have just unveiled two new toy releases in their online store! First up, we have the latest edition of the grim-looking Dr Mortality. Coming cast in a clear blue glitter vinyl with white glow in the dark head, feet and arms, the stunning piece – designed by famed tattooist Chris Trevino – hasContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// New “Dr Mortality” and “Sushi Dokuro” sofubi from Secret Base…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Osaka Sofubi Banbaku” exclusive Oozeballs from Rampage Toys x The Disarticulators…
Wasting no time since our “Moon Dust” sale last week, we’re very proud to reveal the latest painted Oozeball run in all its glory, the “Osaka Sofubi Banbaku” exclusive edition from Rampage Toys x The Disarticulators! Produced in the same super-squishy silver lame vinyl used for the “Moon Dust” release and fitted with the now-standard squeakerContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Osaka Sofubi Banbaku” exclusive Oozeballs from Rampage Toys x The Disarticulators…”
MAN-E-NEWS// New “Space Convoy” sculpts from Star Case revealed…
Japanese Star Wars fan site and retailer Star Case have just revealed that their hilarious bootleg sofubi line “Space Convoy” is set to return with two all new characters soon! With just the head sculpts unveiled so far – one of which has been shamelessly based on the Tusken Raiders – we can only assume that they’llContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// New “Space Convoy” sculpts from Star Case revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Punk Drunkers x Dehara Yukinori “Jingi” and “Satoshi-kun” sofubi…
Japanese apparel brand Punk Drunkers have teamed up with artist Dehara Yukinori for a special ”Guy” edition of his highly sought after “Jingi” and “Satoshi-kun” sofubi! Featuring all-new head sculpts based on PD’s mascot – the creepy puppet-like “Guy” – the pair come in their OG colorways, with Jingi produced in a flesh vinyl withContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Punk Drunkers x Dehara Yukinori “Jingi” and “Satoshi-kun” sofubi…”
MAN-E-NEWS// DEKU the Buster “Crisis ver.” from Uky Daydreamer…
With the second colorway of Uky Daydreamer’s DEKU the Buster touching down just a few weeks ago, the Japanese sofubi artist has wasted no time in preparing a third, proudly presenting the “Crisis” version!Standing at 4.7″ – around twice the size of Uky’s usual mini output – and coming with 3 points of articulation plusContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// DEKU the Buster “Crisis ver.” from Uky Daydreamer…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Cristal Azul” Anticristo 666 sofubi from Frank Mysterio…
Frank Mysterio’s Anticristo 666 sofubi returns for it’s latest “blank” micro-run, the Breaking Bad inspired “Cristal Azul”… Standing at around 8” tall and coming with 3 points of articulation, the Mysterio designed, Chauskoskis sculpted figure has been produced in a clear blue soft vinyl to replicate the cult T.V show’s blue crystal meth. Limited toContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Cristal Azul” Anticristo 666 sofubi from Frank Mysterio…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Medicom Toy exclusive “Iron Monkey 2” sofubi from Kikkake Toy…
Originally releasing way back in September of last year, Kikkake Toy‘s Iron Monkey 2 sofubi returns this month as a Medicom Toy exclusive! Drawing inspiration from classic vintage wind-up toys, the beautifully sculpted figure replaces the original design’s torso with an upscaled Roly Poly ball, also removing the cymbals in favour of an all-new accessory- aContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Medicom Toy exclusive “Iron Monkey 2” sofubi from Kikkake Toy…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Mirock Toy x Medicom’s “Mirocku Maru” VAG mini figure…
Previewed here just a couple of weeks back, we can now bring you the full lowdown on Mirock Toy‘s contribution to Medicom‘s upcoming Vinyl Artist Gacha: Series 2, the “OTA scaled” Mirocku Maru! As with previous releases, the stunning mecha-diety features a 2.5″ tall 2-part design, coming in a selection of 5 randomly assorted colorways. With the little guysContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Mirock Toy x Medicom’s “Mirocku Maru” VAG mini figure…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Half Galaxy” Real Uamou sofubi…
Uamou‘s Half Galaxy Week came to a close over the weekend with a fourth and final release, the “Half Galaxy” Real Uamou! The latest iteration of Uamou’s RealxHead Chaosman, this stunning 7″ tall figure has been treated to a breathtaking paint app courtesy of Master Gotto that blends both “black” and “metallic blue” variants of Uamou’s signature “Galaxy”Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Half Galaxy” Real Uamou sofubi…”
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