MAN-E-NEWS// Jon Malmstedt’s custom Tunnelran for the Elegab x Plaseebo show…

Jon Malmstedt over at Rampage Studios has just revealed one of the many pieces he’ll have on display at the Elegab x Plaseebo show later this week, a stunning one-off custom Elegab Ton’neran! Finally giving the awesome sculpt the realistic paint job it’s been aching for since its debut back in 2010, the mighty tunnel beast has been treatedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Jon Malmstedt’s custom Tunnelran for the Elegab x Plaseebo show…”

MAN-E-NEWS// New WF exclusive Real x Nibblers and Datadub F5’s at Fig-X…

Originally making an appearance at Design Fiesta 39 a couple of weeks back, Datadub has just revealed that a number of new figures are up for grabs in the Fig-X store right now! Marking the first online release of Datadub’s very own “Don” Finger 5 sofubi, a total of 3 designs are up for grabsContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// New WF exclusive Real x Nibblers and Datadub F5’s at Fig-X…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Rampage Toys’ custom Samael sofubi for the upcoming TAG group show…

Having been produced in strictly limited numbers under Wonderfestival’s one day licensing agreement, we sadly don’t see too many customs of Zoomoth‘s Samael sofubi… so when we found out that Jon Malmstedt over at Rampage Toys would finally be busting out the paints on one for an upcoming group show at TAG, we had to stand upContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Rampage Toys’ custom Samael sofubi for the upcoming TAG group show…”

MAN-E-NEWS// New Dr Mirock sofubi set from Mirock Toy coming soon…

Mirock Toy has just revealed that the highly sought after Dr Mirock mini sofubi set has been resurrected for an all-new painted run! Featuring all 3 designs (albeit in a mashed-up configuration), the beautifully sculpted mecha-dieties have been produced in a dark grey soft vinyl this time around, coming with a number of subtle grey sprayed highlights,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// New Dr Mirock sofubi set from Mirock Toy coming soon…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Elegab’s Gakkon and mixed part Bukimindas for the Rampage Studios show…

With his collaborative show alongside Plaseebo at Rampage Studios just a few days away now, Elegab‘s Nari-san has just revealed a few of the pieces he’ll have on offer… including all-new kaiju, Gakkon! Referred to by the artist as a “monster of school”, the bully busting monster has been cast in a deep purple/blue for its debutContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Elegab’s Gakkon and mixed part Bukimindas for the Rampage Studios show…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Medicom Toy’s Batgirl and Catwoman for the DC Comics Retro Sofubi Collection…

Having neglected the female angle in their first 2 DC Comics Retro Sofubi releases, Medicom Toy intend to right their wrongs with the addition of Batgirl and Catwoman in this third round of figures! Once again sculpted by Bear Model and colour coordinated by Frenzy, the vintage-styled figures stand at just shy of 10″ each, comingContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Medicom Toy’s Batgirl and Catwoman for the DC Comics Retro Sofubi Collection…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Awesome Toy x Medicom Toy’s Fake Spectreman sofubi…

Wasting no time since the launch of their debut sofubi Fake Baron in March, the guys over at Awesome Toy have once again teamed up with Medicom Toy for another pachi-style release… Fake Spectreman! Offering up 2 different bootleg takes on the classic tokusatu character; a traditional version in red/yellow, complete with blood sucking monster companion-omake Bakura,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Awesome Toy x Medicom Toy’s Fake Spectreman sofubi…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Medicom Toy exclusive King Jinx from Paul Kaiju…

Paul Kaiju has teamed up with Medicom Toy for an exclusive run of the mighty King Jinx! Cast in a purple soft vinyl this time around, the towering 10″ tall figure has been treated to a number of metallic sprays, coming complete with matching “Screaming Siren” omake. Currently up for grabs in Japan through theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Medicom Toy exclusive King Jinx from Paul Kaiju…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Bob Conge’s customs for the Elegab x Plaseebo show at Rampage Studios…

With the previously announced collaborative show with Elegab little over a week away now, Bob Conge aka Plaseebo has just unveiled a number of different customs he’ll have on display! Joining a one-off “Blue Moon” Warui Inu and a whole crew of LED infused Ugly Unicorns, the focal point has got to be the ominouslyContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Bob Conge’s customs for the Elegab x Plaseebo show at Rampage Studios…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Undead Toys’ Zombie DobuRat sofubi at Lulubell Toys…

Having seen numerous releases in resin, Undead Toys‘ Zombie DobuRat has finally made the leap into grade-A sofubi! Standing at around 5″ tall and coming with articulation at the neck, the unpainted black soft vinyl figure made it’s debut at Design Fiesta 39 last weekend, with a limited batch thankfully being held back by Lulubell ToysContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Undead Toys’ Zombie DobuRat sofubi at Lulubell Toys…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Siccaluna’s Garage Kit Monster Series at Lulubell Toys…

Following our post last week, Lulubell Toys have just revealed full release details for Siccaluna’s newly-titled Garage Kit Monster Series! Featuring 4 classic, albeit renamed, b-movie creatures; Space Man (Gillman), the Drifter (Frank), Ancient One (Mummy) and Violent Beast (Kong), all have been realised in a monstrous 9″ of soft vinyl, each coming packed unassembled forContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Siccaluna’s Garage Kit Monster Series at Lulubell Toys…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The C.A.S.T x D-Lux Semi-Korosiya micro-run…

Adam Saul over at Cop A Squat Toys is proud to reveal that he’s teamed up with custom painter D-Lux for the latest run of Semi Korosiya! Cast up in a gorgeous creamsicle orange soft vinyl this time around, the 8″ kaiju has been treated to an eye-catching mix of tiffany blue and metallic pink directional spraysContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The C.A.S.T x D-Lux Semi-Korosiya micro-run…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Goccodo’s “Japanese Bad Boy” Tsu Kola proto revealed…

Japanese sofubi maker Goccodo has just unveiled his latest creation to hit the wax, the awesome Tsu Kola! Featuring an absolutely stunning vintage sofubi-inspired design, the “Japanese bad boy” stands just short of 7″, coming with both human and insect alternate heads, plus a Cannibal FF-style worm-claw arm accessory. Little else has been revealed about theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Goccodo’s “Japanese Bad Boy” Tsu Kola proto revealed…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Pabst Blue Ribbon inspired Geros from KFHC x SLAVExONE…

Hot off the heals of D-Lux‘s Gero micro-run over the weekend (a couple of which can still be found right here), Kentucky Fried Hardcore have been revealed as the latest to take on SLAVExONE‘s cycloptic neo-kaiju creature! Cast in what appears to be a bright red soft vinyl this time around, the 6.5″ tall figureContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Pabst Blue Ribbon inspired Geros from KFHC x SLAVExONE…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Elegab x Plaseebo Show at Rampage Studios…

Yep, yet more news from Rampage Toys today, as owner Jon Malmstedt officially reveals details of the upcoming Elegab x Plaseebo show at Rampage Studios! Pitting famed Japanese Sofubi maker against America’s legendary toy artist, the exhibition is set to feature a ton of customs from the pair, a smattering of one-off pieces from JonContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Elegab x Plaseebo Show at Rampage Studios…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Kikaiden 666 custom from Frank Mysterio…

Joining the Rainbow Demon and Superhero Devil micro-runs posted just yesterday, Frank Mysterio has unleashed yet another custom Anticristo sofubi in-store, the Kikaiden 666! Heavily inspired by iconic 70’s tokusatsu Kikaider, the 7″ tall red vinyl figure has been treated to a faithful blue “split” paint job, complete with subtle yellow/orange masked highlights to mimicContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Kikaiden 666 custom from Frank Mysterio…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Cosmegira and Ollie one-off customs from Rampage Toys…

Having spoiled Design Fiesta attendees over the past couple of days with a huge selection of customs and original figures, Jon over at Rampage Toys has thankfully held back a couple of the bigger pieces for online sales! Featuring the previously posted Yamomark Cosmegira and MVH Ollie, the stunning pair are currently up for grabsContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Cosmegira and Ollie one-off customs from Rampage Toys…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Rainbow Demon” and “Superhero Devil” 666 Anticristo sofubi from Frank Mysterio…

Frank Mysterio has just unveiled an all-new run of painted 666 Anticristo sofubi! Featuring 2 different colourways this time around, “Rainbow Demon” and “Superhero Devil”, the Japanese-produced soft vinyl figures have been treated to a number of layered sprays, fades, rubs and hand painted detailing. Limited to editions of just 4 and 5 respectively, the pairContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Rainbow Demon” and “Superhero Devil” 666 Anticristo sofubi from Frank Mysterio…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Design Fiesta exclusive Galaxy People revealed…

Brian Bunting over at the Galaxy People has just revealed a number of exclusives that’ll be up for grabs at Design Fiesta and online this weekend! Featuring the return of Meklops, Helios and Grappler in matching dark purple soft vinyl, the 4.5″ tall, 2-part figures have been treated to a mix of oily metallic, black andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Design Fiesta exclusive Galaxy People revealed…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The one-off Yamomark Bazooka custom from Gorgoloid…

In addition to their original resin kaiju releases, Gorgoloid have revealed that they will also be releasing various custom painted Japanese vinyl pieces in-store, the first of which coming in the form of this gorgeous one-off Yamomark Bazooka. Utilising the recently released blank flesh version as a base, the 9″ tall soft vinyl figure has beenContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The one-off Yamomark Bazooka custom from Gorgoloid…”