MAN-E-NEWS// The “Uglier Unicorn” sofubi from Splurrt x Rampage Toys…

Originally teased here in test shot form just a couple of weeks back, the first run of “Uglier Unicorn” sofubi from Splurrt and Rampage Toys has just been revealed in-full! Designed and sculpted by Splurrt based on Rampage’s first ever sofubi, the Ugly Unicorn, this new version features a similar 2-part, arms-up design, albeit with someContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Uglier Unicorn” sofubi from Splurrt x Rampage Toys…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Attack of the Cadavers” Walking Cadaver sofubi from Awesome Toy x Splurrt…

Awesome Toy have once again joined forces with Splurrt, this time around taking on the artist’s awesome Walking Cadaver sofubi for a special “Attack of the Cadavers” painted run! Standing at a little under 6″ tall and coming with 7 points of articulation, the bumbling zombie has been produced in a flesh colored soft vinylContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Attack of the Cadavers” Walking Cadaver sofubi from Awesome Toy x Splurrt…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Splurrt at DCon ’15: Part 1…

Splurrt has just unveiled the first round of exclusives he’ll be bringing along to DCon ’15 in just a couple weeks time! Joining 2 micro runs of the Evolved Diggler in GID vinyl, plus one-off customs of the hugely popular “Walking Cadaver”, the sofubi artist has revealed that a number of new figures are setContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Splurrt at DCon ’15: Part 1…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The DCon ’15 exclusive “Salary Diggs” sofubi from Rampage Toys…

Jon Malmstedt over at Rampage Toys has revealed that he’ll be resurrecting Splurrt‘s highly underrated “Evolved Diggler” sofubi for a special mash-up release just in time for Designer Con ’15! Dubbed the “Salary Diggs”, these stunning figures feature the suited body of Skull Head Butt‘s “They Live” with the hands and head of the cycloptic,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The DCon ’15 exclusive “Salary Diggs” sofubi from Rampage Toys…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Uglier Unicorn” sofubi from Splurrt x Rampage Toys…

In honour of their long standing relationship in the in the world of toys, Splurrt has been hard at work on a special “Uglier Unicorn” figure for Rampage Toys! Designed and sculpted by Splurrt based on Rampage’s first ever sofubi, the Ugly Unicorn, this new version features a similar 2-part, arms-up design, albeit with some extraContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Uglier Unicorn” sofubi from Splurrt x Rampage Toys…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The one-off custom “Cadaver Twins” release from Akamatsu-San x Splurrt…

Jon Malmstedt over at Rampage Toys has just revealed that he’ll be playing host to a very special release later on this week, the Splurrt “Cadaver Twins” run from Marmit and SkullHeadButt‘s Akamatsu-San! Whilst we have very little to go on at present, it would appear the drop will feature a number of one-off paintedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The one-off custom “Cadaver Twins” release from Akamatsu-San x Splurrt…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The return of Toy Art Gallery’s “Lifesize Fiberglass Figure Series”…

Toy Art Gallery is proud to announce that the latest pieces in their “Lifesize Fiberglass Figure Series” are now available for purchase! Featuring an eclectic mix of artists from around the pop, toy and fine art world, the line offers incredibly affordable renditions of familiar works at an enlarged, 2 foot scale. Featuring Brian Flynn’s Doku Rocker, KMNDZ’s WallContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The return of Toy Art Gallery’s “Lifesize Fiberglass Figure Series”…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Secretoy’s “Tauro” Cinema Monster head revealed…

Yet more from the Secretoy imprint today as owner Splurrt reveals that an all-new “Tauro” head for the Cinema Monster has just made it into wax ahead of full soft vinyl production! Presumably based on Ray Harryhausen’s “Minoton” from cult monster flick “Sinbad and the Eye of the Tiger”, the beautifully sculpted bull is sureContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Secretoy’s “Tauro” Cinema Monster head revealed…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The MVH x Secretoy “Fire and Ice” Cinema Monster sofubi…

Following a secret release from Paul Kaiju last month, Rich Montanari Jr over at Mutant Vinyl Hardcore has just revealed that he’s the latest artist to take on Secretoy‘s highly sought after Cinema Monster sofubi! Standing at around 10″ tall and featuring 5 points of articulation, the loving tribute to Ray Harryhausen’s “Cyclops” has beenContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The MVH x Secretoy “Fire and Ice” Cinema Monster sofubi…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Secretoy’s Kraken-inspired “Cinema Monster” prototype revealed…

Splurrt of Secretoy has just revealed that he’s been working on a follow-up to his hugely popular Cinema Monster kaiju! As with the original, the second beast has once again been inspired by the golden age of monster flicks, this time taking on one of Ray Harry Hausen’s most iconic characters, the Kraken from 1981 epicContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Secretoy’s Kraken-inspired “Cinema Monster” prototype revealed…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Mystery Bag” Cadavers from Splurrt x FOE Gallery…

Splurrt has revealed that he’ll be teaming up with long time collaborators FOE Gallery for a special “Mystery Bag” run of Cadaver sofubi! Set to feature both “Twin” and “Walking” head variants, the gruesome figures appear to have been cast in a selection of flesh, GID blue and classic GID, coming complete with a numberContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Mystery Bag” Cadavers from Splurrt x FOE Gallery…”

MAN-E-NEWS (UPDATED)// The Splurrt x DHP “Bi-Polar” Cadaver Twins sofubi…

Having teamed up on the hugely popular “Masked Alavaka” releases last year, Splurrt and Devils Head Productions are proud to reveal that they’re joining forces once more for a special “Bi Polar” Cadaver Twins release! Designed and sculpted by Splurrt, the grotesque infant has been produced in a flesh colored soft vinyl this time around, comingContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS (UPDATED)// The Splurrt x DHP “Bi-Polar” Cadaver Twins sofubi…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Paul Kaiju “Cinema Monster” micro-run revealed…

Fresh from this week’s “Blank Black” release (check it here), Splurrt/Secretoy’s hugely popular Cinema Monster sofubi is set to return as a painted micro-run courtesy of Paul Kaiju soon! Heavily inspired by the golden age of monster flicks – including both Ray Harryhausen’s classic Cyclops and the 2-headed “Galligantua” that graces the iconic cover of 1968′s FamousContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Paul Kaiju “Cinema Monster” micro-run revealed…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Splurrt’s “Cinema Monster V” sofubi announced…

Joe Merrill of Splurrt and Secretoy is proud to reveal that his incredible Cinema Monster kaiju will be returning this week for it’s fifth official outing! Heavily inspired by the golden age of monster flicks – including both Ray Harryhausen’s classic Cyclops and the 2-headed “Galligantua” that graces the iconic cover of 1968′s Famous Monsters of Filmland yearbookContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Splurrt’s “Cinema Monster V” sofubi announced…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Rampage Studios’ “Clash of the Titans” online sale…

Even with the horrendous weather in Tokyo on Friday night, Japan’s dedicated sofubi collectors were out in force for the opening of Rampage Studios‘ much-hyped “Clash of the Titans”, eagerly waiting outside in the rain for their chance at bagging one of the many one-offs and micro-runs that were up for grabs. Going on toContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Rampage Studios’ “Clash of the Titans” online sale…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Splurrt’s “Puppoo the Evil Unchi” sofubi proto revealed…

Sometimes bad dogs make bad poops. When neglected the perfect mix of elements, fertilizers, pollutants, air born pathogens, etc. can cause the bacteria to mutate, creating… Puppoo the Evil Unchi! Inspired by the past 6 months of walking his new puppy – and presumably cleaning up some mutant turds in its wake – the latestContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Splurrt’s “Puppoo the Evil Unchi” sofubi proto revealed…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Splurrt, Kagemaru and Leo Sofvi Bouya at Toy Art Gallery’s “Abnormable” group show…

Toy Art Gallery are proud to announce that their latest group show, the rather aptly titled “Abnormable”, will be opening it’s doors this coming Saturday, June 13th! Showcasing works from unlikely trio Splurrt, Kagemaru and Leo Sofvi Bouya, the show will play host to a number of original one-off custom toys – including the pictured BrokenContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Splurrt, Kagemaru and Leo Sofvi Bouya at Toy Art Gallery’s “Abnormable” group show…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Splurrt’s unpainted “Pantone 7733” sale…

Bowing to the constant requests of fans, Splurrt has revealed that he’ll be offering up a trio of blank figures in his online store this weekend! Featuring the Usir and Evolved Beast Diggler alongside the new Walking Cadaver (pictured below), all 3 figures have been produced in an unpainted “army man” green (Pantone 7733) soft vinylContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Splurrt’s unpainted “Pantone 7733” sale…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Splurrt’s “Serpent Sata” sofubi prototype revealed…

“I am the Sata-snake, long of years, who sleeps and is reborn each day. I am the Sata-snake, dwelling in the limits of the earth. I sleep and am reborn, renewed and rejuvenated each day…” Joe Merrill aka Splurrt is proud to reveal the latest figure to join his ever growing line up of sofubi,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Splurrt’s “Serpent Sata” sofubi prototype revealed…”

MAN-E-NEWS// “Squeaky” Lab Mice and SHB figures in the Rampage Toys store…

As if the last few remaining “Ugly Club” slots weren’t enough, Jon Malmstedt over at Rampage Toys has unexpectedly dropped a whole barrage of other goodies in his online store this morning! Whilst a number of big ticket items have already gone – a stunning Cadaver Kid, Usir and Diggler set and a batch of Krotpong’sContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// “Squeaky” Lab Mice and SHB figures in the Rampage Toys store…”