Formed back in 2009 by New York based artist Stephen Singer, Whistling Pony Toys recently took the leap from resin into the world of sofubi with the release of the awesome Surinama… Taking inspiration from the infamous Surinama toad that gives birth to live babies which emerge from the amphibian’s back (hence the super-creepy detailing onContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Surinama ‘ROYGBIV’ from Topheroy x Whistling Pony Toys…”
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MAN-E-NEWS// The Mechavirus custom show at Rampage Studios…
Opening it’s doors on Friday, the latest show over at Rampage Studios played host to a huge selection of custom sofubi from the king of mech, Todd Robertson aka Mechavirus… Featuring an extensive selection of pieces from across the kaiju/sofubi scene including Rampage’s UUs, BLObPUS’ Dokugon, Uamou’s Boo, plus new figures from Frenzy, these wereContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Mechavirus custom show at Rampage Studios…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Kiss My Blarney” Young Gohst exclusive from Lulubell Toys…
In celebration of St Patrick’s Day next week, premier art toy emporium Lulubell Toys are proud to offer up the latest “Kiss My Blarney” Young Gohst exclusive! Designed by Ferg, sculpted by Scott Wilkowski and produced by Lulubell’s very own Luke Rook, the highly sought after sofubi mini has been cast in a clear green vinylContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Kiss My Blarney” Young Gohst exclusive from Lulubell Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The ToyCon UK exclusive ‘DEBRIS’ sofubi from Restore x Mintyfresh…
Mintyfresh have just released images of their first ToyCon exclusive offerings… as they present not 1, but 2 all new ‘DEBRIS’ colourways! Created by Restore, the highly sought after sofubi will be available in both a neon-infused ‘Mintyfresh’ edition with leaf fundoshi, and a more traditional black with gold leaf, cloth and giant sized paper talisman.Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The ToyCon UK exclusive ‘DEBRIS’ sofubi from Restore x Mintyfresh…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Star Case “Descent (降臨)” custom for the “Monsters of the Island” group show…
With Clutter’s first ever kaiju and sofubi group show, Monsters from the Island, opening it’s doors over the weekend, we’ve decided to shine a spotlight on one of the remaining pieces available to buy online, Star Case‘s awesome “Descent (降臨)”… Utilising the ever popular Storm Trooper inspired Destro Commander sofubi, the figure has undergone some seriousContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Star Case “Descent (降臨)” custom for the “Monsters of the Island” group show…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Monsterarm x Topheroy Kaiju Melt customs: Round 2…
Spray-wizard Topheroy once again teams up with Monsterarm aka Honkeylips for the second round of incredible Kaiju Melt customs… Featuring a slew of new mash-ups including Grody Ojisans, an Obake Dog, and even Spongebob Squarepants, each have been given Monsterarm’s top-secret signature ‘melt’ coating, coming hand sprayed in a gorgeous mix of metallic Monster KolorContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Monsterarm x Topheroy Kaiju Melt customs: Round 2…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Ian the Sewer Creep ‘Stand Up Guys’ micro-run from Coma21 x Hellopike…
“Ian has been feeling ill. But when a creep feels ill he gets a little purple in the face. Must be all those nachos, twizzlers and slurpees he’s been eating. Oh well, the skate or die lifestyle was never meant to be pretty…” Mikee Riggs aka Coma21 comes with the latest micro-run of Ian theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Ian the Sewer Creep ‘Stand Up Guys’ micro-run from Coma21 x Hellopike…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Lulubell Toys exclusive Bones sofubi from Mike Egan…
Originally making it’s debut at SDCC 2012, Mike Egan‘s ever popular ‘Bones’ sofubi is set to receive another 2 all-new editions courtesy of Lulubell Toys! Available in Lulubell’s signature store colours of green/pink and black/pink, the 8″ figure has been cast in a bright pink vinyl with sealed paint rub. Unlike previous editions, these guysContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Lulubell Toys exclusive Bones sofubi from Mike Egan…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Yellow’ Evolved Beast Diggler from Splurrt…
“The Digglers always had a ferocious appetite, but lacked the means to feed it. But nature loves novelty, so she intervened—to make them the apex predators they longed to be. Beasts who know no control and no fulfilment…” Originally previewed as a work in progress sculpt way back in November of last year, Splurrt hasContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Yellow’ Evolved Beast Diggler from Splurrt…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Mechavirus show at Rampage Studios…
Jon over at the newly opened Rampage Studios is proud to present the gallery/shop space’s second art and toy event, the Todd Robertson aka Mechavirus Custom Show! Featuring a number of customs from the kaiju king of mecha, including pieces from RAMPAGE TOYS, Uamou, Blobpus, Frenzy, Pico Pico and Maxtoy Co, the various sofubis will alsoContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Mechavirus show at Rampage Studios…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The custom Dead Beets from D-LUX…
Hot off the heels of the recently posted ‘Dots Dinos‘ sofubis, D-LUX proudly presents his latest custom run, featuring the ever popular Dead Beet from Scott Tolleson x October Toys… Limited to just 5 pieces, 1 of the original full-size sofubi plus 4 ‘Baby’ 1.5″ minis, each has been given the full Monster Kolor workoutContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The custom Dead Beets from D-LUX…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Unpainted GIDPollen Kaiser and Luftkaiser from TAG x Paul Kaiju…
Toy Art Gallery has once again teamed up with Paul Kaiju for the release of Pollen Kaiser and Luftkaiser in pure unpainted GID! Cast in UV reactive glow-in-the-dark soft vinyl, Pollen Kaiser comes articulated at the arms, wrists and waist, featuring a doll eye and staff accessory, whilst little brother Luftkaiser features articulation at theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Unpainted GIDPollen Kaiser and Luftkaiser from TAG x Paul Kaiju…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The D-LUX Dots Dino sofubis from Rampage Toys…
Fans of the adorable Cyclops Dino sofubi minis rejoice, as Rampage Toys have teamed up with airbrush magic-man D-LUX for the latest batch of dotty customs! Limited to 6 one-off sets, each trio of figures have been cast in a super-bright white vinyl, coming in a variety of dot sprays from D-LUX. Priced at justContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The D-LUX Dots Dino sofubis from Rampage Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Megara turtle kaiju from Butcher Brand…
Prolific resin artist Butch Adams of Butcher Brand has just revealed details of his first ever vinyl figure, the mighty Megara turtle kaiju! Standing at around 3.5″ tall, the soft vinyl cast figure has just been put up for pre-order on the Butcher Brand store in both black and GID unpainted colourways for a walletContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Megara turtle kaiju from Butcher Brand…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Autopsy Night Gamer from Jeremi Rimel x Plaseebo…
Bob Conge aka Plaseebo has been in cahoots with yet another of the art toy scene’s finest, as he proudly presents the ‘AUTOPSY’ Night Gamer by Miscreation’s Jeremi Rimel. Re-sculpting the Night Gamers in his signature mortuary “slice and stitch” technique and hand painting them in two different “on the slab” colour schemes, the runContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Autopsy Night Gamer from Jeremi Rimel x Plaseebo…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Bog Zeroth mash-up sofubi from Metacrypt x Critical Hit x Lulubell Toys…
“Cosmic horror unleashed. Boundless confusion unbreached. This is Bog Zeroth: two into one, all come from un-.” Metacrypt has teamed up with Critical Hit and Lulubell Toys to facilitate the early arrival of highly anticipated sofubi Shub Zeroth, as they proudly present the super limited mash-up, Bog Zeroth! Utilising the body of Skinner’s Ultrus Bog, the figure has beContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Bog Zeroth mash-up sofubi from Metacrypt x Critical Hit x Lulubell Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Rampage Toys Valentine’s Day releases…
The ever busy Jon Malmstedt over at Rampage Toys has been hard at work prepping a whole slew of releases for Valentine’s Day this Thursday, so without further ado we bring you the full rundown of the awesome selection of pieces that will be available… “HAPPY Valentine’s UU” – clear red vinyl (the first colouredContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Rampage Toys Valentine’s Day releases…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Konami Man and Konami Lady sofubi from Nerdone…
Following the hugely successful Samus Aran (Metroid) sofubi, Nerdone returned to Wonder Festival at the weekend with their latest pair of fully licensed retro game figures, the adorable Konami Man and Konami Woman! Taken from cult NES platformer ‘Konami Wai Wai World’ (which strangely featured a cameo from The Goonies’ Mikey!), the pair have beenContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Konami Man and Konami Lady sofubi from Nerdone…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Kaiju Coup x Medicom Toys’ Warui Inu ‘FETCH’ edition lottery…
The ever elusive Kaiju Coup is back once again for the latest incarnation of Warui Inu, with the bloody ‘FETCH’ edition easily the most gruesome version yet… Cast in a white soft vinyl by Medicom Toys, the creepy hound stands at 6 1/2″ tall, this time around coming with a hand sculpt and resin castContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Kaiju Coup x Medicom Toys’ Warui Inu ‘FETCH’ edition lottery…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Brain Bug Boogie Man ‘Kinkeshi version’ from Cure x James Groman…
Combining 2 of our biggest passions, killer sofubi and kinnikuman, Cure are proud to announce one of the biggest releases of the year so far… the ‘Kinkeshi’ Brain Bug Boogie Man! Featuring the highly sought after, Krang-like ‘Brain Bug’ head sculpt from James Groman, the absolutely gorgeous piece has been cast in a kinkeshi-matched fleshContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Brain Bug Boogie Man ‘Kinkeshi version’ from Cure x James Groman…”
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