MAN-E-NEWS// New Unchiman release from Paul Kaiju revealed…

Wasting no time since DCon, Paul Kaiju has just revealed that a new Unchiman run will be up for grabs soon! Cast in a black soft vinyl this time around, the glorious mass of eyes and flesh has been given a metallic pink base, complete with purple, blue, red and gold sprays. Release date, editionContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// New Unchiman release from Paul Kaiju revealed…”

MAN-E-NEWS// New wax proto from The Galaxy People revealed…

Brian Bunting of The Galaxy People is proud to present the arrival of an all-new member to his growing cast of sofubi! Pictured here as a finished wax proto, the fourth, unnamed figure in the vintage pachi inspired line comes with a long eared bat-style head this time around, complete with the usual ‘arms up’Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// New wax proto from The Galaxy People revealed…”

MAN-E-NEWS// MVH x Monster5′s WIP “Mech” sculpt update…

After months of additions and refinements, it would appear that Mutant Vinyl Hardcore‘s jaw dropping “Mecha” figure is finally ready for production! Said to be a cross between ancient astronaut, Mecha robots and how a secret meeting between them and Oppenheimer changed the human race, the humungous piece was designed by MVH’s Rich Montanari, with sculptingContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// MVH x Monster5′s WIP “Mech” sculpt update…”

MAN-E-NEWS// New Kenth Toy Works x acolorfulmonster sofubi announced…

Shooting to the top of our “most anticipated” toy list indefinitely, Kenth Toy Works has revealed his latest sofubi release… a collaboration with acolorfulmonster! From what we can gather, the as yet untitled figure appears to have been jointly designed and sculpted by the pair, with the addition of 4 arms suggesting at either someContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// New Kenth Toy Works x acolorfulmonster sofubi announced…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Elegab November lottery sales…

Regular like clockwork, Elegab has just revealed details for this month’s lottery sales! Featuring a GID Kouzira with Hawaiian-style sprays, a metallic accented “Cyan” King Smog and a stunning “Green” Puppet Seijin (complete with 4 interchangeable hand puppets!), the trio of 10″ tall sofubi have been priced at just 8,400yen (approx. $85) each plus shipping.Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Elegab November lottery sales…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Toy Art Gallery Designer Con exclusives now online…

Treating Designer Con attendees to a whole host of exclusives from across the art toy scene last weekend, Toy Art Gallery are proud to announce that the remaining stock is now online! Featuring super-limited runs and one-off customs from the likes of Grizlli Atom (pictured top), Paul Kaiju, Alex Pardee, Uamou, Yakimon, and more, the galleryContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Toy Art Gallery Designer Con exclusives now online…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Delftware” Killer Krampus micro run from Krotpong…

With Christmas little over a month away, Krotpong has been getting into the mood with the reveal of a rather festive run of Killer Krampus figures! Inspired by the instantly recognisable blues and whites of Delftware pottery, the icy looking ‘Anti-Santas’ appear to be cast in a white pearl soft vinyl this time around, repleteContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Delftware” Killer Krampus micro run from Krotpong…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Custom Skull Pirate from Hellopike…

Fresh from a huge custom sale last week, Hellopike introduces yet another masterpiece into the Lunatic Fringe store… a Pushead x Secret Base Skull Pirate! Cast in a beautiful clear marbled soft vinyl, the artist has adorned the piece with eye catching sunset fades, metallic accents and meticulous hand painted detailing. Available alongside a numberContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Custom Skull Pirate from Hellopike…”

MAN-E-NEWS// D-Lux’s DCon Bootlegs and Fright Series now online…

Easily one of the raddest editionss to date, the remainder of D-Lux‘s Designer Con exclusive Bootlegs are now up for grabs in the Mishka store! Lavished with an incredible amount of sprays, black rub work and hand painted detailing, each 8″ figure has been cast in a GID vinyl, coming packed with both Death AdderContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// D-Lux’s DCon Bootlegs and Fright Series now online…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Real x Head’s “Indigo” Mohikan Trooper at Lulubell Toys…

It’s taken it’s while in getting hear, but Real x Head’s awesome Mohikan Trooper sofubi has finally received a western release courtesy of Lulubell Toys! Cast in a deep indigo blue soft vinyl with a simple black rub, the 8″ tall figure is currently up for grabs right here for just $75 plus shipping. The preorderContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Real x Head’s “Indigo” Mohikan Trooper at Lulubell Toys…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The latest Toy Art Gallery exclusives revealed…

Originally intended for last weekend’s Designer Con, Toy Art Gallery have just received a HUGE new shipment of toys that should hopefully be making their way onto the store over Thanksgiving! Consisting of a number of Medicom releases including Kaiju Ken’s Onilla and Tezuka’s Blueda & Golsenos, the real draw has got to be the 3 piecesContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The latest Toy Art Gallery exclusives revealed…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Mandarake exclusive Mushra and Alien Miracle sofubi from Bearmodel…

Following GEEK!’s Jujin run last month, Mandarake continue their run of exclusives with the reveal of Mushra and Alien Miracle from Bearmodel! Standing at around 15cm tall each, the Ultraman kaiju have been cast in a vintage orange soft vinyl for the release, coming with a number of neon and metallic sprays. Priced at justContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Mandarake exclusive Mushra and Alien Miracle sofubi from Bearmodel…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Comet Debris’ DCon exclusive “Early Bird” Sametans and Kappa Shonen Mystery Bags…

Joining the already impressive list of Designer Con exclusives that’ve been revealed over the past week or so, Comet Debris is proud to present the final two- a Kappa Shonen Mystery Bag and an “Early Bird” Sametan! Limited to just 5 pieces, the Kappa Shonen bags each contain a custom one-off figure plus an undisclosedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Comet Debris’ DCon exclusive “Early Bird” Sametans and Kappa Shonen Mystery Bags…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Secret Base’s “Obake” Frankenball7 sofubi…

Whilst we can’t confirm anything at present, it would appear that the Secret Base half of the recently revealed Frankenball7 mash-up will be up for grabs later today! Featuring a grey cast Frankenghost body with a marbled GID/green Obake head (with Super7‘s western release coming with a Goner instead), the 4″ tall soft vinyl figureContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Secret Base’s “Obake” Frankenball7 sofubi…”

MAN-E-NEWS// James Groman’s Rotten Rexx at Designer Con…

We’ve already featured one amazing Rotten Rexx custom that creator James Groman will be bringing along to Designer Con this weekend, so it came with great pleasure today to find that he’s teamed up with Lulubell Toys to bring that total up to four! Aptly named “Radiated”, “Rawmeat”, “Red Dead” and “Ultimate” Rexx, the handContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// James Groman’s Rotten Rexx at Designer Con…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Sametan and Kappa Shonen DCon exclusives from Comet Debris…

Joining new versions of Ace Robo, Tokoji Seijin and Kappa Shonen, Comet Debris is proud to present yet another figure exclusive making it’s way to Designer Con this weekend… Sametan! Standing at around 4.5″ tall and featuring 1 point of articulation, the adorable gorgeous figure has been cast in a grey and pink soft vinyl this timeContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Sametan and Kappa Shonen DCon exclusives from Comet Debris…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Toy Art Gallery’s clear vinyl Designer Con exclusives…

TAG owner Gino Joukar has revealed that pretty much all of the gallery’s self produced sofubi will be up for grabs at DCon in an exclusive clear cast vinyl! Featuring a slew of past favourites alongside new comers the Rotting Reaper from Michael Pro and Brent Nolasco’s Blood Thirst, all will be available at the Toy ArtContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Toy Art Gallery’s clear vinyl Designer Con exclusives…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Frankenball7 sofubi from Super7 x Secret Base…

Brian Flynn over at Super7 has just revealed a collab figure from heaven, proudly presenting the Frankenball7 sofubi! Teaming up with Secretbase, the ingenious Frankenghost mash-up will be available in 2 different editions; an Obake version that’ll only be available to purchase at the SB store, and a Goner that’ll be exclusive to Super7, bothContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Frankenball7 sofubi from Super7 x Secret Base…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Designer Con exclusive Creep Brigade from Coma21 x Nebulon5…

“Some days aren’t worth getting out of bed. You look over and all you see is chunks of rotting pizza a few pieces of candy and a video game you already beat last night. It days like this when a Creep needs to get out of the house! Grab the deck hit the streets andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Designer Con exclusive Creep Brigade from Coma21 x Nebulon5…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Fig-Lab’s Finger Five sofubi blanks available now…

Joining the tokusatsu inspired Finger Five sofubi (posted here), Fig-Lab have just released a whole host of unpainted sets in the Fix-X store! Featuring all 5 designs from Paul Kaiju, Monstrehero, Sucklord, Lamour Supreme and Onell, the sets are currently available in chocolate brown, black, GID and hot pink soft vinyl. Coming in at a wallet friendly 5,000yenContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Fig-Lab’s Finger Five sofubi blanks available now…”