Securing yet another one day license at Wonderfestival to produce official Hino Hideshi inspired sofubi, it was no wonder that Ricky Wilson aka Velocitron‘s booth was one of the first on our agenda last Sunday! Seeing the re-issue of Hell Girl, the poor child was joined by fellow Hell Baby character Gaki, alongside one ofContinue reading “MAN-E-REPORT// Velocitron Wonderfestival booth recap…”
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MAN-E-NEWS// The Elegab February lottery sales…
Elegab‘s February lottery sales are now live! Once again, a total of 3 figures are up for grabs this month; the goofy looking Dancheera in a gorgeous pink soft vinyl with neon/metallic sprays for just 8,400yen ($81), the awesome Monster Patrol Car, cast in a “biscuit” coloured vinyl with metallic and pearlescent sprays, and alsoContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Elegab February lottery sales…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Valentine’s Day Mr Fly sofubi from Purple Toys…
The duo behind Purple Toys have unleashed the latest edition of Mr Fly (Jeff) just in time for Valentine’s Day! Cast up in what appears to be an orange base vinyl, the 8″ figure has been sprayed in a mix of pastel rainbow fades, complete with a dark purple head and red/green detailing. Coming super-limitedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Valentine’s Day Mr Fly sofubi from Purple Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Skull BxBxBoogie from Cure x Secret Base…
Cure Toys have just revealed that they’ve teamed up with Secret Base for an all-new Skull BxBxBoogie mash-up! Featuring the Killer Tomatoes inspired Boogie head and standard Fighter body, the figure will be up for grabs in 2 blind-bagged colourways; a purple cast body with red head and green/blue detailing, and an inverse with green,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Skull BxBxBoogie from Cure x Secret Base…”
MAN-E-REPORT// Zoomoth Wonderfestival booth recap…
Any regular readers of the blog will know how much we’re digging the custom keshi scene right now, so it came with great pleasure during Wondefestival to be able to head over to the Zoomoth booth and finally check out their wares in person! Bringing one of their most impressive displays yet, the space wasContinue reading “MAN-E-REPORT// Zoomoth Wonderfestival booth recap…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Uky Daydreamer’s “Invade the Gacha!!!” sofubi micros at One-Up…
On top of the exclusive Lampu, Squilo and Lobzar that will be touching down in the Jungle store this Saturday, February 15th (find out more in our previous post right here), Uky Daydreamer have just revealed that they will be storming Akihabara’s One-Up with a whole heap of gachapon micros tomorrow! Created for the “Invade theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Uky Daydreamer’s “Invade the Gacha!!!” sofubi micros at One-Up…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Secret Base’s “Black Ooze-It” Joke Toy mini revealed…
Following the first official online release of the Ooze-It bootleg a few weeks back, Hiddy over at Secret Base has just revealed that a new companion Joke Toy will be up for grabs soon! We’re still not too sure if the sofubi micro will be cast up in the same squishy soft vinyl as theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Secret Base’s “Black Ooze-It” Joke Toy mini revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Medicom Toy’s Cosmos Alien prototypes at Wonderfestival…
Medicom Toy provided one of the most expansive displays of soft vinyl at Wonderfestival over the weekend, and whilst unfortunately none of the figures were for sale, we did get a glimpse at some amazing upcoming projects- the first we’re posting coming in the form of all-new Cosmos Aliens! Building on the recent resurrection ofContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Medicom Toy’s Cosmos Alien prototypes at Wonderfestival…”
MAN-E-REPORT// Cosmo Knight Alpha store visit…
One of the many, many highlights of our trip over to Japan, we were lucky enough to make the pilgrimage over to the legendary Cosmo Knight Alpha shop on our last day. Run by Longneck’s Yoda-san, the modest sized space in Sakae-cho is home to easily one of the biggest collections of rare soft vinylContinue reading “MAN-E-REPORT// Cosmo Knight Alpha store visit…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The MetaSlug wooden toys from Psycho Scimitar…
Following the release of the Crystal Lady back in December, Alex Gavryushenko over at Brooklyn based toy and apparel brand Psycho Scimitar has just unleashed his latest batch of unique wooden toys, the MetalSlugs! Following a similar approach to past figures, the beautiful pieces have been hand cut and screenprinted, coming with interchangeable articulation at the waist thatContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The MetaSlug wooden toys from Psycho Scimitar…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Zombitron sofubi Kickstarter campaign from Kenth Toy Works x Acolorfulmonster…
Featured here extensively since it’s first reveal back in November, Kenth Toy Works and Acolorfulmonster‘s Zombitron Kickstarter will finally be touching down this Saturday, February 1st! Featuring a unique “split” design co-created by the pair, the 5″ beast was sculpted by Kenth, featuring a total of 2 faces, 4 arms and a whopping 6 points ofContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Zombitron sofubi Kickstarter campaign from Kenth Toy Works x Acolorfulmonster…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Toy Art Gallery exclusive Marty and Killer GID Handpaint Edition…
Toy Art Gallery have teamed up with Bwana Spoons for an exclusive hand-painted Marty and Killer set! Produced by TAG and sculpted by both Bwana and T9G, Marty and Killer return in a gow-in-the-dark soft vinyl this time around, with the special run coming painted by Bwana Spoons himself. Packed with a bonus Globby micro,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Toy Art Gallery exclusive Marty and Killer GID Handpaint Edition…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Kookie No Good sofubi from Scott Tolleson x DeKorner…
Coming just in time to bring in the Chinese New Year, Scott Tolleson is proud to present his latest sofubi, the ever so sad Kookie No Good! Produced in conjunction with online art toy emporium DeKorner, the figure has been cast in a tan soft vinyl for it’s first release, coming with a mix of red,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Kookie No Good sofubi from Scott Tolleson x DeKorner…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Zombie” and “Pink” Mister Melty sofubi from Buff Monster…
Teased here back in December, Buff Monster‘s “Zombie” Mister Melty sofubi will finally be touching down in-store at 10am EST today (1/30)! Debuting in an unpainted white vinyl, the latest version of the adorable ice cream features a gruesome torn-open head, a bandaged arm, a messed up come and a ripped-open shoe. To be joined byContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Zombie” and “Pink” Mister Melty sofubi from Buff Monster…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Skull Head Butt Wonderfestival exclusives revealed…
It’s been a few months since we last heard anything from Skull Head Butt, so it came with great pleasure today to find they’ll be carting along a total of 7 exclusives to Wonderfestival next Sunday, February 9th! Joining the Nag inspired Gabeji-X and fearsome Gorilla Anger, SHB have rather interestingly teamed up with Target EarthContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Skull Head Butt Wonderfestival exclusives revealed…”
MAN-E-UPDATE// Super7′s Ghost of Caveman Dinosaur release revealed…
Teased here over the weekend, Super7‘s Ghost of Caveman Dinosaur release has finally been revealed in full! Marking the first official release of Josh Herbolsheimer’s sofubi mini since it’s appearance in the S7 Lucky Bags and at SDCC last year, the figure has been cast up in a clear soft vinyl with orange, brown and blueContinue reading “MAN-E-UPDATE// Super7′s Ghost of Caveman Dinosaur release revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Hinomaru-Ya’s Wonderfestival exclusive Bikkembergs set from Itokin Park x Mirock Toy…
Hinomaru-Ya have just revealed that they’ll be offering up an all-new exclusive at Wonderfestival next weekend, the Itokin Park x Mirock Toy Bikkembergs set! Featuring two figures, Chitchi and Bikkembergs the Viking, the pair have been sculpted by Mirock’s Yohei Kaneko in an adorable vintage style, coming cast in soft vinyl with design/colour direction from Itokin Park.Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Hinomaru-Ya’s Wonderfestival exclusive Bikkembergs set from Itokin Park x Mirock Toy…”
MAN-E-UPDATE// The FAKE BARON sofubi from Awesome Toy…
Teased here in it’s early stages just a couple of weeks back, Awesome Toy have revealed that their debut sofubi sculpt, FAKE BARON, is just about ready for production! Heavily inspired by a collection of Pachi (bootleg) Red Baron menko cards from the 70′s, the stunning plaster sculpt is currently undergoing the final stages of retouchingContinue reading “MAN-E-UPDATE// The FAKE BARON sofubi from Awesome Toy…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Super7’s Ghost of Caveman Dinosaur release…
Super7 have just teased their latest incoming release, the Ghost of Caveman Dinosaur! Marking the first official release of Josh Herbolsheimer’s sofubi mini since it’s appearance in the S7 Lucky Bags and at SDCC last year, it would appear that the figure will be coming in some sort of clear vinyl judging by the “ghost”Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Super7’s Ghost of Caveman Dinosaur release…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Paul Kaiju x BLObPUS King Jinx open run…
BLObPUS has just revealed that he will be working his magic on Paul Kaiju‘s King Jinx, and the best part is that it’s available in an open run! Cast in a GID soft vinyl with metallic blue, gold, red and black sprays, the 9″ tall figure comes complete with a matching “Screaming Siren” Idol omake forContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Paul Kaiju x BLObPUS King Jinx open run…”
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