As usual, Superfestival 69 played host to a wide variety of new sofubi toys and artists over the weekend, including the debut of a very special figure set from newcomer Mai Nagamoto… the adorable Innocent (怪獣/Monster) and Core (子供/Child)! Featuring similar elements to many of the wave of cute sofubi around at the moment –Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Innocent and Core” sofubi from Mai Nagamoto…”
Tag Archives: superfestival 69
MAN-E-NEWS// Goccodo x Restore’s “Strong Smell Cyclops” sofubi revealed…
Originally teased right here a few months back, the long awaited “Strong Smell Cyclops” from Goccodo and Restore finally made its debut at Superfestival 69 yesterday! Whilst still very little is known about the figure at present, it would appear that the impressive piece was designed by Goccodo loosely based on his recurring “Unkotsu” character,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Goccodo x Restore’s “Strong Smell Cyclops” sofubi revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Roughneck:7’s “Heragrado” sofubi revealed in-full…
Originally teased as a finished clay prototype a couple of months back, the newly titled “Heragrado” sofubi from Roughneck.7 has finally been revealed in vinyl form! Continuing their renaissance in classically styled kaiju, Roughneck’s latest figure dwarfs the previously released Demushiron, Yabkyrie and Jabara at around 14″ tall (TBC), coming complete with 9 points of articulation that can be manipulated toContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Roughneck:7’s “Heragrado” sofubi revealed in-full…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Artist Collection” Fake Baron keshi from Bigmantoys x Awesome Toy…
As promised earlier, we bring you yet more news from Awesome Toy today, as the Hong Kong-based toy producer introduces one of a series of figures from their recently announced “Artist Collection”… the “FAKE BARON” keshi from Bigmantoys! Drawing inspiration from the classic era of mini figures, the M.U.S.L.E-esque piece has been digitally sculpted byContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Artist Collection” Fake Baron keshi from Bigmantoys x Awesome Toy…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Magical Design x Teddy Maker sofubi revealed…
As if his own previously revealed exclusives for Superfestival 69 weren’t enough (check them here if you haven’t already), sofubi producer Algangu will also play host to the debut sofubi from Teddy Maker – dubbed “Tibe” – at the event too! A collaboration with bespoke Japanese jewellers Magical Design, the mini-mid sized figure appears to beContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Magical Design x Teddy Maker sofubi revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Deuce Point Zero” Unchiman sofubi from Fig-Lab x Paul Kaiju…
Datadub over at Fig-Lab is proud to reveal that his signature “Glitter Bomb” colorways are set to continue come Superfestival 69 this weekend, as he presents his latest collaboration with Paul Kaiju… the “Deuce Point Zero” Unchiman! A whole 9″ of glitter-infused poo kaiju, these must-have figures have been cast in the same “raspberry” andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Deuce Point Zero” Unchiman sofubi from Fig-Lab x Paul Kaiju…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Superfestival 69 exclusive “Grim Purple Haze” SkullWing sofubi from Astro Zombies…
Funnyara over at legendary Japanese toy retainer Astro Zombies is proud to reveal that the highly sought after “Skull Wing” sofubi will return for Superfestival 69 over the weekend in an all-new “Grim Purple Haze” colorway! Standing at around 4.5″ tall and featuring articulation in the neck, shoulders and waist, the classic fight-style figure has beenContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Superfestival 69 exclusive “Grim Purple Haze” SkullWing sofubi from Astro Zombies…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “001 Code Name Mr.Sam” sofubi from Algangu…
Sofubi producer Algangu has just revealed a rather mysterious new toy he’ll be debuting at Superfestival 69 this weekend, presenting 001 Code Name Mr.Sam! Whilst we have very little information to go on at present, it appears that the figure – a Japanese spy of sorts – comes in at around mid-size, featuring articulation in theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “001 Code Name Mr.Sam” sofubi from Algangu…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Superfestival 69 exclusive “Prototype” Winter Nibbler sofubi from Rampage Toys x The Tarantulas…
Previously teased right here just a few days back, we can now reveal that the “Winter Nibbler” sofubi from The Tarantulas will be seeing a special “Prototype” release as part of Superfestival 69 this weekend! Originally seeing a number of releases in resin over the years, the fully Glyos-compatible figure has made the transition intoContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Superfestival 69 exclusive “Prototype” Winter Nibbler sofubi from Rampage Toys x The Tarantulas…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Texas Chainsaw Massacre” keshi from Zoomoth…
Having unfortunately opted out of their regular slot at Wonderfestival Summer ’15 a couple of months back, the guys behind Zoomoth will thankfully be returning for Superfestival 69 with something a little special for their fans… Texas Chainsaw Massacre keshi! Based on what appears to be a manga rendition of the cult 70’s horror flick,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Texas Chainsaw Massacre” keshi from Zoomoth…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Hooded Jinmenken” sofubi from Science Patrol…
Science Patrol is the latest artist to interpret the infamous “Human Face Dog” of Japanese urban legend, proudly presenting the Hooded Jinmenken sofubi minis! A ingenious mash-up of SP’s Trunkie and Elemental Mage figures, the super-cute canines appear to have been cast in a black soft vinyl for their first release, coming in a choiceContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Hooded Jinmenken” sofubi from Science Patrol…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Superfestival 69 exclusive “Purple Planet People” Oozeballs from Rampage Toys x The Disarticulators…
Yep, yet more from the Disarticulators‘ Oozeball today, as we proudly present the “Purple Planet People” micro-run from Rampage Toys! Coming in at around 3″ of super-squishy Japanese soft vinyl, the highly popular figure has been produced in a deep purple this time around, coming complete with a swathe of metallic blue sprays and handContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Superfestival 69 exclusive “Purple Planet People” Oozeballs from Rampage Toys x The Disarticulators…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Hanautah” sofubi from Hideyuki Katsumata x Algangu…
Sofubi producer Algangu has revealed that he’s teaming up with Hideyuki Katsumata to bring the Japanese artist’s “Hanautah” creature to life! Standing at around 3.5″ talland featuring articulation in the neck, the gourd holding, horned headed beastie has been sculpted by Algangu, coming cast in an unpainted flesh-tone vinyl for it’s first release. Created inContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Hanautah” sofubi from Hideyuki Katsumata x Algangu…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Superfestival 69 exclusive “Hag DX” sofubi from Rampage Toys…
Teased right here just a couple of days back, we can now reveal the first fully painted “Hag DX” figure from Rampage Toys in-full! Featuring the body of Mutant Vinyl Hardcore‘s standard DX body, the 8″ figure come complete with Rampage’s new Hag-Ball for a head, both coming cast in a glorious clear vinyl andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Superfestival 69 exclusive “Hag DX” sofubi from Rampage Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Rampage Toys’ “Clearfes” at Superfestival 69 announced…
Jon Malmstedt over at Rampage Toys has revealed that he’ll be bringing along a whole heap of clear vinyl goodies to Superfestival 69 later this month for a special release that he’s dubbed Clearfes! Whilst information is still thin on the ground at present, reveals so far have included the ever popular Kaibutsuya “Kesagake” bear asContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Rampage Toys’ “Clearfes” at Superfestival 69 announced…”
shingangu.com 