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MAN-E-NEWS// The “Albino Zoo” sofubi from Algangu…

Sofubi producer Algangu is proud to announce the release of his latest toy line, the Albino Zoo Series! Set to feature a number of officially licensed animals from the world of Manga, the first release will feature 2 very different characters – the “Cat Killer” from Toei’s Pero: Puss ‘N Boots and Osamu Tezuka’s adorableContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Albino Zoo” sofubi from Algangu…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Wonderfestival exclusive “Assaji” Buddha sofubi from Yutani Shouten x Tezuka…

Joining the previously posted “Gamuratsuisuto” keshi (check him here if you haven’t already), Yutani Shouten has just revealed yet another figure he’ll be bringing along to Wonderfestival Summer ’15 this weekend, the officially licensed “Assaji” sofubi! Taken from the seminal Osamu Tezuka Manga “Buddha”, the snot nosed youth has been beautifully realised as a 2.75″ tallContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Wonderfestival exclusive “Assaji” Buddha sofubi from Yutani Shouten x Tezuka…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Disney Marx inspired “Blacklight Yellow” Astronocchio from David Bondi…

“This is the story of Astronocchio – The real boy who wanted to be a robot… He sought the wisdom of Krishna, Buddha, and the God of Abraham. They told him to forsake all desire to see the truth. It was revealed: suffering and happiness, love and hate, compassion and cruelty, all manifesting at once in the great catostrophicContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Disney Marx inspired “Blacklight Yellow” Astronocchio from David Bondi…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Dave Bondi’s Astronocchio resin figure at SDCC…

“This is the story of Astronocchio – The real boy who wanted to be a robot… He sought the wisdom of Krishna, Buddha, and the God of Abraham. They told him to forsake all desire to see the truth. It was revealed: suffering and happiness, love and hate, compassion and cruelty, all manifesting at once in the great catostrophicContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Dave Bondi’s Astronocchio resin figure at SDCC…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Scum Hunter 3 sofubi from Star Case…

Star Case have revealed that their Boba Fett inspired Star Convoy sofubi, Scum Hunter, will be returning for a third edition later this month! Whilst we’re still having trouble working out exactly what the release will entail, it appears the figure will be offered up in a similar garage-kit fashion as most SC figures eventually see, comingContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Scum Hunter 3 sofubi from Star Case…”

MAN-E-NEWS// “Astro Guy” WIP from Abell Octovan…

Abell Octovan over at My Royal Ego shares his first work in progress for 2014, the stunning Astro Guy! Depicting Tezuka’s iconic Astro Boy as a fully grown adult (we’ll skip over the fact that humanoids can’t actually age!), the beautifully realised piece features the same signature double-horned hair do, pants and rocket boots, albeitContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// “Astro Guy” WIP from Abell Octovan…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Triton of the Sea’s Minota and Poriipeimos sofubi remakes from Medicom Toy…

Originally making an appearance back in 1972, Tezuka Productions and Nakajima Corporation’s Minota and Poriipeimos sofubi figures have been rereleased courtesy of Medicom Toy! Taken from the hugely popular “Triton of the Sea” anime that ran right through the seventies, the crazy looking pair have been faithfully reproduced from the original sculpts, standing at around 22cmContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Triton of the Sea’s Minota and Poriipeimos sofubi remakes from Medicom Toy…”