MAN-E-NEWS// Secretoy’s Cinema Monster test-shot revealed…

Originally revealed as a near finished clay proto back in June, Splurrt‘s debut release under his new Secretoy brand – the Cinema Monster – has just been spotted as a vinyl test shot! On display at the Rampage Toys Design Fiesta 40 booth this weekend, the awesome mid-large size kaiju draws inspiration from the golden ageContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Secretoy’s Cinema Monster test-shot revealed…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Den-Tetsu-Jin and Cult Ball sofubi from Kikake Toy…

In lieu of Design Fiesta 40 and Designer Con 2014 this weekend, the guys over at Kikake Toy have decided to offer up a few new items in their online store for those unable to attend the events! Featuring the debut of an all-new “Iron” mini – the Thomas the Tank Engine inspired Den-Tetsu-Jin –Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Den-Tetsu-Jin and Cult Ball sofubi from Kikake Toy…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Toy Art Gallery at Designer Con 2014…

Toy Art Gallery have just announced their huge line-up for Designer Con 2014 this weekend, featuring a slew of brand-new releases, exclusive editions from some of their favourite artists, new apparel, production toys, and more! Whilst the list is way too long to include here, the many, many highlights include the pictured Yugla from Scarecrowoven, MaskedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Toy Art Gallery at Designer Con 2014…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The DCon exclusive Autopsy Zombie GMO Babies from Miscreation Toys…

Whilst Jeremi Rimmel over at Miscreation Toys will have a number of different Autopsy Baby releases planned across both days of Designer Con this weekend, it’s the recently revealed Autopsy Zombie GMO Babies that have caught our attention- just ripe enough to eat! Well, maybe not… Produced in a bright yellow vinyl and treated toContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The DCon exclusive Autopsy Zombie GMO Babies from Miscreation Toys…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Skinner x Unbox Industries’ “Sextopigon” vinyl figure announced…

Whilst the incredible Lolgolth Gnazgoroth is still to see an official release, Skinner has already set about working on a new figure that’ll push producers Unbox Industries even further than before, introducing the mighty Sextopigon! Designed by Skinner and sculpted by David Arshawsky – the original designer/sculptor of the original TMNT line and Skinner’s recent Lurker minis –Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Skinner x Unbox Industries’ “Sextopigon” vinyl figure announced…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The [Special Type] {Scream With Me} Shub Zeroth from Metacrypt…

Created for his upcoming “Scream With Me” show at Gallerie F, Brian Ewing of Metacrypt is proud to announce the 9th release of Shub Zeroth, the [Special Type] {Scream With Me} edition! Marking the first official marbled run for the figure, the 9″ tall piece has been produced in a swirled mix of unpainted deepContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The [Special Type] {Scream With Me} Shub Zeroth from Metacrypt…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Comet Debris at Designer Con 2014…

Koji Harmon over at Comet Debris has been revealing a whole slew of exclusives he’ll be bringing along to Designer Con 2014 over the past week – including the first official release of all-new figure Electricboy – so without further adieu, we bring you lucky con-goers a quick rundown of what you can expect atContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Comet Debris at Designer Con 2014…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Cyco Blue” S”K”UM-kun from Blackbook Toy x Suicidal Tendencies…

Blackbook Toy have teamed up with rock band Suicidal Tendencies for the return of the S”K”UM-kun sofubi! Created as the mascot for the now defunct toy shop ZacPac back in 2011, the figure – loosely based on ST frontman Mike Muir – has been resurrected by Blackbook with a number of interesting refinements in tow, includingContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Cyco Blue” S”K”UM-kun from Blackbook Toy x Suicidal Tendencies…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Paul Kaiju x MVH at Designer Con 2014…

Not to be outdone by last year’s epic selection showing at Designer Con, Paul Kaiju has revealed that he’ll be teaming up with Rich over at Mutant Vinyl Hardcore for yet another incredible turn out of new figures, painted runs and one-offs! Featuring a new Space Ree, Fungus Boxer Ree, Jinxman, Micro Goons, unpainted GoboconContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Paul Kaiju x MVH at Designer Con 2014…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The DCon exclusive “Galapagos Idea Japan” Neo Japan from RESTORE…

As if the previously posted “Fog: The Kimono Ghost” Jungle Fever wasn’t enough, RESTORE have just unveiled yet another must-have exclusive they’ll have up for grabs at Designer Con 2014 this week, the jaw-dropping “Galapagos Idea Japan” Neo Japan sofubi! Coming unpainted in a crystal clear soft vinyl this time around, the 7.5″ tall figure has beenContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The DCon exclusive “Galapagos Idea Japan” Neo Japan from RESTORE…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Uh Oh Toys’ Errants sofubi minis available now…

Originally debuting at NYCC last month, Uh Oh Toys‘ debut line of sofubi minis, the Errants, are finally available online! Consisting of 3 2.5″ tall designs; a scientist owl, a cowboy bull and a space faring lizard, the adorable 2 part figures are up for grabs in the original NYCC colorway, coming cast in a glossy blackContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Uh Oh Toys’ Errants sofubi minis available now…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Return to Black” Skull Uamou sofubi mini…

As promised yesterday, we bring you the second daily release in Uamou‘s ongoing “Return to Black” promotion this week, the All-Black Skull Uamou! A figure that has been part of the Uamou catalogue for quite some time, the 3″ tall sugar-skull inspired design finally sees it first release in a glossy black vinyl, beautifully offsetContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Return to Black” Skull Uamou sofubi mini…”

MAN-E-NEWS// SLAVExONE’s Gero at Designer Con 2014…

Aside from playing host to works from a number of different artists, SLAVExONE‘s Designer Con 2014 booth (#1130) is set to be full to the brim with micro-runs, one-offs and unpainted releases of his very own Gero creation! For you gys lucky enough to attend the even this weekend (11/8-11/9), we bring you a quick rundown ofContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// SLAVExONE’s Gero at Designer Con 2014…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The DCon exclusive PD Riders and White Troopers from Punk Drunkers x RealxHead…

Joining the previously posted Lab Mice mash-ups, Japanese apparel brand Punk Drunkers have just revealed another 2 exclusives they’ll have on offer at Designer Con 2014 this weekend, the PD Riders and White Troopers! Featuring both RealxHead’s adult Chaos Man and Chaos Trooper bodies coupled with the Punk Drunkers mascot head, the Riders have been treatedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The DCon exclusive PD Riders and White Troopers from Punk Drunkers x RealxHead…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Misty Fog Toys’ Bronco Willis sofubi revealed…

It’s been a while since we last heard anything from Le Merde and Kiyoka Ikeda’s Misty Fog Toys, so it came with great pleasure over the weekend to find that they’ll be hitting up Designer Con 2014 with an all-new figure… Bronco Willis! Featuring the same arm and leg sculpts as the previously released Mega Junktion,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Misty Fog Toys’ Bronco Willis sofubi revealed…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Return to Black” Bastard sofubi mini from Uamou…

Celebrating the most classic of non-colors with a special “Return to Black” promotion this week, the guys over at Uamou are proud to present the first of a series of daily releases, the “All-Black” Bastard! Having made appearances as part of Uamou’s various exclusive releases recently, the 3″ tall sofubi mini is finally available to the generalContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Return to Black” Bastard sofubi mini from Uamou…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The DCon exclusive Jungle Fever “Fog: The Kimono Ghost” from Pop Soda x RESTORE…

Joining the previously posted MOTUKO, Pop Soda have just unveiled yet another must-have exclusive they’ll have up for grabs at Designer Con 2014 next weekend, presenting Jungle Fever “Fog: The Kimono Ghost” edition! Designed by PopSoda and sculpted by RESTORE’s Abe Junnokai, the beautifully realised chameleon stands upright at just under 8″, coming complete with 10 separate partsContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The DCon exclusive Jungle Fever “Fog: The Kimono Ghost” from Pop Soda x RESTORE…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Krotpong’s “Homunculord” sofubi finer puppet protos revealed…

Having teased the little guys on Instagram over the past couple of months, Krotpong is proud to finally unveil his upcoming series of sofubi minis in full… introducing The Homunculords! Standing around 2.5″-3″ each, the set of 5 finger puppet-style figures all have their own unique – albeit stomach churning – feel, taking elements from rightContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Krotpong’s “Homunculord” sofubi finer puppet protos revealed…”

MAN-E-NEWS// UkyDayDreamer’s Deku the Buster sofubi revealed…

Side-stepping their usual abstract-like minis, UkyDayDreamer has just unveiled an altogether more realistic addition to their already brimming line of sofubi, proudly presenting Deku the Buster! Standing at a much taller 4.7″ and coming with 3 points of articulation plus removable helmet, the Japanese astronaut has been treated to a life-like mix of sprays, washesContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// UkyDayDreamer’s Deku the Buster sofubi revealed…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The NagNagNag x KK x Mishka DCon exclusive “Zinmenken” sofubi…

Greg Rivera over at Mishka has just revealed that they’ve teamed up with NagNagNag‘s Shigeru and KK for a Designer Con 2014 exclusive of the elusive Zinmenken sofubi! Based on a Japanese urban legend that talks of a human-faced dog, the super-creepy figure was sculpted and produced by Jyarinco’s owner KK, this time around coming withContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The NagNagNag x KK x Mishka DCon exclusive “Zinmenken” sofubi…”