“You’ve all heard about the great fabled STINGY JACK … an enchanted little jack-o-lantern of sorts who is an agent of great mischief and bedevilry! Well, it just so happens that this said character visited the CP crew whilst wandering the streets of Takayama and has since snuck his way to the US … and wants toContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Brandt Peters’ “Stingy Jack” sofubi test pull plus sidekick competition…”
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MAN-E-NEWS// The Young Gohst subscription from Ferg x Grody Shogun…
Any common frequenters of the Jamungo forum were in for a treat yesterday, as Ferg finally posted solid details for the long awaited “Young Gohst” mini figure! Sculpted by Scott Wilkowski and produced by Grody Shogun, the 3″ tall sofubi series is set to feature 13 exclusive pieces that will be offered up via aContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Young Gohst subscription from Ferg x Grody Shogun…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Snybora “Mud Puddle” edition from Chris Ryniak x Rotofugi x Squibbles Ink…
“April showers may mean May flowers, but to us the real joy of April is the chance to stomp and splash in the inevitable mud puddles…that’s where the real fun is!” Swiftly following last month’s “Year of the Dragon” colourway, Chris Ryniak has once again teamed up with Rotofugi for the latest Snybora release, theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Snybora “Mud Puddle” edition from Chris Ryniak x Rotofugi x Squibbles Ink…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Rampage Toys at Superfestival 59…
Fresh from his recent debut show at Studio Uamou, Jon over at Rampage Toys has been readying yet another ginormous batch of customs for next week’s Superfestival! Featuring the first official painted run of Manotaur (replete with Ugly Unicorn sidekick!), Jon will also be dropping several collaborations, with Ilanena’s “Penguin Metrobayakan”, Chima Group’s “Neon Metallic” Amedasu,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Rampage Toys at Superfestival 59…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The new “Tokoji Seijen” from Cometdebris…
After almost a 2 year hiatus, the loveable kaiju “Tokoji Seijen” is back in a brand new colourway! Designed by Cometdebris and produced by Gargamel, the stunning figure has been cast in red vinyl with metallic green and gold sprays, a detailed two color shell, and bright yellow eyes. Dropping exclusively on the Cometdebris shopContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The new “Tokoji Seijen” from Cometdebris…”
MAN-E-FEATURE// An interview with Nibbler creator The Tarantulas…
Creators of the Nibbler, one of the art toy community’s most highly desired figures, The Tarantulas are about to celebrate their fifth year in the scene. Working with the likes of Onell Design, Real x Head, Triclops Studio and more recently A Little Stranger, The Tarantulas’ ever elusive Nibbler has taken on a number ofContinue reading “MAN-E-FEATURE// An interview with Nibbler creator The Tarantulas…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The KHFC Ugly from Rampage Toys x KHFC…
Featured here a while back, Rampage Toy‘s collaboration with kaiju/art/music collective KFHC (Kentucky Fried Hard Core) will finally be making it’s debut soon. Dubbed KFHC Ugly, the latest Ugly Unicorn comes in KY Bluegrass Japanese vinyl (identical to the KY Greasebat release), and has been limited to just 10 unpainted and 10 custom painted byContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The KHFC Ugly from Rampage Toys x KHFC…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Pink Prowler Casket Cruiser from Super7…
With the original Casket Cruiser selling out in a matter of days, Super7 have swiftly readied the next colourway of Josh Herbolsheimer’s awesome figure, dubbed the ‘Pink Prowler’. Featuring the loveable Rose Vampire in his ride of choice, the latest edition has been cast in pink glow-in-the-dark vinyl, with red, white and blue sprays. Beautifully understatedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Pink Prowler Casket Cruiser from Super7…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Rampage Toys Exhibition at Studio Uamou…
After months of preparation, Jon Malmstedt of Rampage Toys finally opened the doors to his debut solo show at Studio Uamou in Tokyo’s Akihabara today. Armed to the teeth with customs, original pieces and a whole host of paintings including 5 Ugly Unicorns (2 micro runs and 5 customs) and around 60 Uamous (featuring a run ofContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Rampage Toys Exhibition at Studio Uamou…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Aurora Mixed Glow Greasebat from Jeff Lamm x Monster Workshop…
Hot off the heels of the recent Plague of Kusogon boxset drop, Monster Workshop have once again teamed up with Jeff Lamm for the latest Greasebat kaiju release, the Aurora Mixed Glow edition. Inspired by the Aurora model kits of the 60’s and 70’s, Greasebat comes with an authentic ‘kit-green’ body, glow in the darkContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Aurora Mixed Glow Greasebat from Jeff Lamm x Monster Workshop…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Rampage Toys project updates…
Gearing up for his first solo exhibition at Studio Uamou next week, Jon over at Rampage Toys has given us a sneak peak of the vast amount of original and custom creations that will be on offer. Featuring a staggering list of 80+ sofubi and 100+ other items, the show will include 15 Ugly Unicorns (2Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Rampage Toys project updates…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Frederick the Beetle by Bwana Spoons x Super7…
With Bwana Spoons‘ Steven the Bat receiving his final swan song last month (the Twilight Skies edition, available here), we were left wondering if Super7 would ever be able to fill his shoes- that was until we caught wind of Spoons’ latest creation yesterday… Aptly named Frederick the Beetle, the 4″ tall creature is toContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Frederick the Beetle by Bwana Spoons x Super7…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Spongebob Squarepants X-Ray DX from Secret Base x Nickelodeon x TAG…
Revealed here a few weeks back, the highly anticipated Nickelodeon x Secret Base collaboration will finally be making its debut in the western hemisphere this week in the form of the Toy Art Gallery exclusive, Spongebob X-Ray DX. Available in the TAG store from tomorrow (March 16th), the 5″ tall soft vinyl figure features aContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Spongebob Squarepants X-Ray DX from Secret Base x Nickelodeon x TAG…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Manotaur, Sofubi Dinosaurs, and KFHC Ugly Unicorns from Rampage Toys…
Swiftly following the wonder that was the ‘Sofubi Farm‘ last week, Jon over at Rampage Toys has revealed a number of projects that should hopefully be seeing the light of day soon. Ranging from customs, dinosaurs, and even a new exclusive Ugly Unicorn, we’ve decided to give you a quick run down of a fewContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Manotaur, Sofubi Dinosaurs, and KFHC Ugly Unicorns from Rampage Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// ‘Strawberry Caramel Delight’ Foster Wondercon exclusive from Super7…
Marking the first of many of Super7 exclusives for this year’s Wondercon (check them out at booth #369) comes ‘Strawberry Caramel Delight’ Foster. Sculpted by Brian Flynn, the latest edition of the tasty 3″ kaiju treat comes in pink glow vinyl with brown sprays. No news on edition size yet, so be sure to head over toContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// ‘Strawberry Caramel Delight’ Foster Wondercon exclusive from Super7…”
MAN-E-NEWS// ‘Gus’ resin figure from Blurble x Rampage Toys…
Jon over at Rampage Toys has recently revealed images of the final sculpt from his latest collaboration with Blurble, entitled ‘Gus’ (or Gusto). Heading for the silicone and resin vats over at the Monstre Hero studio as we speak, the beautifully designed figure sees the long awaited debut of Blurble’s characters in 3D- and here’s hoping it’sContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// ‘Gus’ resin figure from Blurble x Rampage Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Double Trouble’ Zagarad from Le Merde x Gargamel x Super7…
Super7 have just revealed details of their latest release, the Le Merde x Gargamel “Double Trouble” Zagarad. Featuring the head of Gargamel’s Zagoran coupled with the body of Le Merde’s Hollis from Super Rad Zagarad, the 4″ vinyl figure continues the recent Super7 trend of marbled vinyl, this time in black and glow (we can’tContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Double Trouble’ Zagarad from Le Merde x Gargamel x Super7…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Project 1/6 Exclusive En Man from Grody Shogun x Medicom Toys…
Luke Rook aka Grody Shogun is proud to present his latest collaboration with Medicom Toys, the Project 1/6 Exclusive- En Man. Available to pre-order from the Medicom store now until March 31st, the 20cm tall vinyl figure comes in four different colourways: Red/the Hero, Blue/the Dorobo, Yellow/the Maho-tsukai, and White/the Aho. Hand cast in clearContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Project 1/6 Exclusive En Man from Grody Shogun x Medicom Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Rampage Toys’ ‘Sofubi Animal Farm’ custom vinyl toy releases…
As mentioned here last week, Rampage Toys will once again be welcoming a barrage of Friday releases, this week in the form of the ‘Sofubi Animal Farm’! Rampage’s Jon Malmstedt has been accumulating a wide variety of soft vinyl animals over the past four months, and has decided that with the coming of spring, nowContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Rampage Toys’ ‘Sofubi Animal Farm’ custom vinyl toy releases…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Plague of Kusogon Boxset from Monster Workshop x Beak…
Monster Worship & Beak have just revealed their latest addition, the coming of the Plague of Kusogon boxset. The special set unearthed by Beak, is set to contain one painted Kusogon as shown above, along with some other special, as yet unrevealed, treats. The Plague will be unleashed on March 3rd 9:30pm EST for $65.00 plus shipping inContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Plague of Kusogon Boxset from Monster Workshop x Beak…”
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