With a sell-out debut release tucked firmly under his belt, Monkey 3000 over at Ummikko has just revealed a Medicom exclusive version of his Koningu sofubi! Due to go on sale through Medicom later this month (overseas sales are still to be confirmed), the 5.5″ figure has been cast in a flesh coloured soft vinylContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Ummikko’s Medicom exclusive Koningu sofubi revealed…”
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MAN-E-NEWS// TTToys’ Himalayan Abominable Snowman sofubi at Lulubell Toys…
Having landed both Death Worm and Bigfoot sofubi earlier in the year, Lulubell Toys are proud to reveal they’ve secured a limited number of TTToys‘ latest sculpt, the Himalayan Abominable Snowman! Originally created as part of an official IWA JAPAN pro wrestling fan club release, the wonderfully sculpted figure stands at around 4.25″ tall with 3 points ofContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// TTToys’ Himalayan Abominable Snowman sofubi at Lulubell Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// GEEK! Jyujin painted run from Rampage Toys teased…
Jon Malmstedt over at Rampage Toys has just teased a painted run of one of our favourite sofubi figures from over the past year, the GEEK! Jyujin! Whilst info on the release remains extremely scarce, it appears that the limited batch of 12″ figures have been cast in a mixture of flesh and white soft vinyl,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// GEEK! Jyujin painted run from Rampage Toys teased…”
MAN-E-NEWS// New DHP “Alavaka” and Siccaluna “Garumega” sofubi from Shirahama Toy…
Dennis over at Shirahama Toy has just unleashed a couple of new figures in-store! First up, we have a new version of Alavaka from Devils Head Productions. Originally making an appearance at Super Festival a few weeks back, these 5″ tall figures have been cast in red vinyl and painted by Dennis with black, silver, green, goldContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// New DHP “Alavaka” and Siccaluna “Garumega” sofubi from Shirahama Toy…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Comet Debris x Super7’s Zombie Imp test shot revealed…
Koji Harmon over at Comet Debris has just revealed that he’ll be teaming up with Super7 for an all-new “Zombie Imp” Fighter head! Pictured here as a flesh test shot, we can only assume that the first batch of unpainted figures will be making their way into a few of the S7 Lucky Bags nextContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Comet Debris x Super7’s Zombie Imp test shot revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Hinomaru-Ya exclusive “Homaju” Eternal Cloud from Restore…
Yet more from Hinomaru-Ya this week, as Restore reveal that the Japanese retailer will be the latest to secure a version of the epic Eternal Cloud figure! Entitled “Homaju” (homage), the third edition of the figure-cum-sculpture appears to have been cast in a black soft vinyl this time around, fitted with an ultra-detailed resin castContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Hinomaru-Ya exclusive “Homaju” Eternal Cloud from Restore…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Blurble’s Sparrow 2.0 teased…
Having seen numerous incarnations in his original 3″ form, Blurble‘s Sparrow character is set to return for an all new and improved 2.0 version soon! Whilst we have very little to go on apart from the recently revealed image above, it would appear that the mischievous ‘boarding bat will be considerable larger than before, featuringContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Blurble’s Sparrow 2.0 teased…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Max Toy Co “Steel” Set A and B at Hinomaru-Ya…
Max Toy Co have teamed up with Hinomaru-Ya for the release of the “Steel” A and B sets! Currently up for worldwide pre-order on the Hinomaru-Ya store right here through the month of June (or until the order limit has been reached), we bring you guys a quick rundown of what’ll be featuring in each set… “Steel” SetContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Max Toy Co “Steel” Set A and B at Hinomaru-Ya…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Mike Egan x Killer Bootlegs “Father and Son” Bones figures teased…
Killer Bootlegs have just revealed that they’ll be teaming up with Mike Egan to release a special reduced-scale version of the artist’s Bones figure! Whilst we don’t have any solid information to go by as of yet, it would appear that the figure will be cast in a blank white resin and sold alongside aContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Mike Egan x Killer Bootlegs “Father and Son” Bones figures teased…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Mechavirus x Plaseebo Skulloctopus from Outer Space micro run…
Plaseebo is pleased to announce another collaboration with one of his favourite customisers, Todd Robertson aka Mechavirus! For this offering Todd has infected the clear vinyl Plaseebo Skulloctopus From Outer Space with his “Mecha Virus”, utilising a mix of styrene, aves sculpt, electronics, doll eyes, and other found materials to masterfully craft an original edition of 6Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Mechavirus x Plaseebo Skulloctopus from Outer Space micro run…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Super7 13th Anniversary Lucky Bags…
Super7 have revealed that they’ll be celebrating their Lucky 13th Anniversary with some KILLER Lucky Bags! Available in 2 different sizes, each box comes complete with a variety of limited edition pieces, including large, medium and small sized figures, unseen and unknown samples and tests, one-of-a-kind hand-painted custom pieces and other random rarities- with no two bags areContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Super7 13th Anniversary Lucky Bags…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Velocitron’s new officially licensed Hino Hideshi sofubi teased…
Ricky Wilson aka Velocitron has secured a 1 day license for Wonderfestival in July to produce another round of Hino Hideshi sofubi! Featuring all 3 previously released designs in brand spanking new colourways, from what we can gather from the teasers revealed so far, Beserk’s Guts baby will be coming in a clear blue vinyl with simpleContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Velocitron’s new officially licensed Hino Hideshi sofubi teased…”
MAN-E-NEWS// New Secret Base “Hiroshi Hirakawa” Karakasa Tattoo Man and “Sakura” Spongebob sofubi at TAG…
Toy Art Gallery have just revealed that they will be unleashing 2 new Secret Base releases in-store this Saturday, May 31st at 12pm PST! First up, we have the latest edition of the Karakasa Tattoo Man, “Hiroshi Hirakawa”. Featuring a beautifully painted traditional sleeve and leg design from Three Tides Tattoo, the classic umbrella yokai comesContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// New Secret Base “Hiroshi Hirakawa” Karakasa Tattoo Man and “Sakura” Spongebob sofubi at TAG…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Tyranbo sofubi from Cojica Toys…
Having revealed a finished proto back in February, Cojica Toys have announced that the second addition in the ongoing Kyoryuju series, the towering Tyranbo, will finally be up for grabs online this weekend! Standing at an impressive 9″ tall, the vintage sofubi-styled Rex will initially be available in 3 different colourways; “Black” coming cast in a blueContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Tyranbo sofubi from Cojica Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Color Me Blank” Semi Korosiya release from Cop A Squat Toys…
In a rare move for Adam Saul over at Cop A Squat Toys, the artist has decided to bow to the constant requests of fans and offer up a very limited batch of unpainted Semi Korosiyas! Standing at around 8″ tall and coming with 3 points of articulation, the C.A.S.T designed, Chauskoskis sculpted kaiju isContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Color Me Blank” Semi Korosiya release from Cop A Squat Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Toy Art Gallery x Ron English’s Urban Big Foot sofubi revealed…
Gino Joukar over at TAG has just unveiled a test shot of the latest exclusive figure to come from the gallery, Ron English‘s Urban Bigfoot! Standing at roughly 7″ tall and coming with 3 points of articulation, the hi-top, beanie wearing beast is due to be making it’s debut in soft vinyl at a soon toContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Toy Art Gallery x Ron English’s Urban Big Foot sofubi revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Cure Toy’s Thorn Man 2nd Full Color Ver….
Cure Toys have once again teamed up with Japanese hardcore-punk band Thorn for the release of the “2nd Full Color Version” of the Thorn Ball-Man Boogie! Standing at around 9″ tall, the fully articulated figure has been cast in a bright yellow soft vinyl this time around, with a number of metallic green, purple andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Cure Toy’s Thorn Man 2nd Full Color Ver….”
MAN-E-NEWS// The first edition Kibunadon from Max Toy Co x Teresa Chiba…
Having made it’s debut earlier in the month at Design Fiesta 39, Max Toy Co have just revealed that Teresa Chiba‘s Kibunadon is finally up for grabs in the West! Winner of last year’s Kaiju Gals competition, the beautiful 4.5″ tall, 5 part design was expertly sculpted by Makino-san of TTToys, coming cast in a yellow soft vinyl with red,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The first edition Kibunadon from Max Toy Co x Teresa Chiba…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Unpainted Glow” Toxigon from Mutant Vinyl Hardcore…
After over a year since it’s initial reveal, the first release of Toxigon from Mutant Vinyl Hardcore is finally upon us! The first 100% brand new, hand sculpted figure from MVH since the DX back in 2011, the incredible figure draws inspiration from classic kaiju right through to cult b-movie horror, looking, in MVH’s words,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Unpainted Glow” Toxigon from Mutant Vinyl Hardcore…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Grizlli Atom’s “The Ancient Ones” WIP revealed…
Reaching even further back in time for his latest round of sofubi under the Gnosis monicker, Grizlli Atom has just unveiled a WIP look at the follow-up to the Old Ones… the Ancient Ones! Featuring a total of 3 new designs, the paperclay-style sculpts have been inspired by a unique mix of ancient Aztec culture, Miura’s vintageContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Grizlli Atom’s “The Ancient Ones” WIP revealed…”
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