After months on the drawing board, the first keshi in DRWG Co‘s Secret Chief line – the “Slave” – is now finally up for grabs online! First seen in companion publication “Secret Chiefs Zine: Vol. 1″, the club wielding booger is the first in a series of 3 Bikkuriman-inspired sculpts, coming in at a super-chunky 2.5″ tallContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Slave” Secret Chief keshi from DRWG Co…”
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MAN-E-NEWS// The SLAVExONE x Disarticulators’ one-off “Rainbow” Oozeball sofubi…
SLAVExONE is proud to reveal that he’s taken on the Disarticulators‘ Oozeball sofubi for his latest one-off custom release! Designed by Tru:Tek and sculpted by Zectron, the 3″ wide Ooze-It/Madballs send-up has been produced in a squishy white soft vinyl this time around, coming with a swathe of multi-colored rainbow sprays and finished with aContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The SLAVExONE x Disarticulators’ one-off “Rainbow” Oozeball sofubi…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Gory Hole’s “Zombie Baby” Warui Zonbi sofubi prototype revealed…
Briefly mentioned early last month, our editor-in-chief Tru:Tek will be resurrecting Gory Hole in time for a relaunch at DCon in November, bringing along a whole host of goodies including the debut of the brand’s first ever toy line… Warui Zonbi! Heavily inspired by cult horror toys the Ma-Ba Zombies – albeit with a modern twist – theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Gory Hole’s “Zombie Baby” Warui Zonbi sofubi prototype revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Flesh” Freaks, Finks and Spazzes keshi from Radioactive Uppercut…
Originally teased here a couple of weeks back, we can now reveal the debut keshi line from Radioactive Uppercut – Freaks, Finks and Spazzes – will be seeing its first release later this week! Drawing inspiration from the likes of Ed Roth’s Rat Fink, gross-out toys such as the Madballs and cult figures the Ma-Ba Zombies, the initial line-up isContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Flesh” Freaks, Finks and Spazzes keshi from Radioactive Uppercut…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Flesh” and “Lime” Mad Wrestlers keshi from Monster Island x Disart ToyLabs…
Originally seeing a limited resin release at Toy Art Gallery back in May, the Mad Wrestlers from Monster Island are finally getting a release in rubber courtesy of the Disart ToyLabs this weekend! Heavily inspired by the Weirdballs mini figure off-shoots, these ingenious little guys feature modified KO Madball popper heads that have been kit-bashed withContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Flesh” and “Lime” Mad Wrestlers keshi from Monster Island x Disart ToyLabs…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Tru:Tek’s “Fu Manchooze” Oozeball micro-run for the “Soft Vinyl Mayhem” group show…
As promised in our recent reveal of the custom “Frank” Oozeball (check it here), we’re very proud to share the second entry our very own Tru:Tek will be exhibiting at Bad Teeth Comics‘ upcoming “Soft Vinyl Mayhem” group show in Brisbane next month… presenting the “Fu Manchooze” Oozeball micro-run! Inspired by the silver screen’s classic “Fu-Manchu” beard –Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Tru:Tek’s “Fu Manchooze” Oozeball micro-run for the “Soft Vinyl Mayhem” group show…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Tru:Tek’s one-off “Frank” Oozeball sofubi for the “Soft Vinyl Mayhem” group show…
The Disarticulators‘ Tru:Tek is proud to reveal that he’ll be taking part in Australia’s first ever dedicated sofubi show “Soft Vinyl Mayhem” next month, with his first entry to be revealed coming in the form of the one-off “Frank” Oozeball you see above! Inspired by Hell Raiser’s regenerating protagonist of the same name, the figure –Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Tru:Tek’s one-off “Frank” Oozeball sofubi for the “Soft Vinyl Mayhem” group show…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Radioactive Uppercut’s “Freaks, Finks and Spazzes” keshi revealed in-full…
Originally teased here just last week, we can now reveal the debut keshi line from Radioactive Uppercut – Freaks, Finks and Spazzes – in-full! Drawing inspiration from the likes of Ed Roth’s Rat Fink, gross-out toys such as the Madballs and cult figures the Ma-Ba Zombies, the initial line-up is set to feature a total ofContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Radioactive Uppercut’s “Freaks, Finks and Spazzes” keshi revealed in-full…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Radioactive Uppercut’s “Freaks, Finks and Spazzes” keshi teased…
Taking a brief sidestep from his escapades in sofubi, John Santagada over Radioactive Uppercut has just teased his latest incoming toy project, the “Freaks, Finks and Spazzes” keshi! Drawing inspiration from the likes of Ed Roth’s Rat Fink, gross-out toys such as the Madballs and Ma-Ba Zombies, the initial line-up is set to feature aContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Radioactive Uppercut’s “Freaks, Finks and Spazzes” keshi teased…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Gory Hole’s “SS Werewolf” Warui Zonbi sofubi prototype revealed…
Our editor-in-chief Tru:Tek will be resurrecting the Gory Hole brand in time for a relaunch at DCon in November, bringing along the long-awaited first issue of the ‘zine, new apparel, a follow-up to last year’s bootleg monster rings, plus the debut of the brand’s first ever toy line… Warui Zonbi! Heavily inspired by cult horrorContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Gory Hole’s “SS Werewolf” Warui Zonbi sofubi prototype revealed…”
MAN-E-UPDATE// The “Mad Wrestlers” keshi from Monster Island x Disart ToyLabs…
Originally announced right here last month, we can now reveal the Mad Wrestlers from Monster Island x Disart ToyLabs in their final packaging! Heavily inspired by the Weirdballs mini figure off-shoots, these ingenious little guys feature recast and reduced Madball heads that have been kit-bashed with a number of different M.U.S.C.L.E bodies. Featuring a total ofContinue reading “MAN-E-UPDATE// The “Mad Wrestlers” keshi from Monster Island x Disart ToyLabs…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Major League” Madballs of Death from Joe Whiteford x Zectron…
Joe Whiteford has teamed up with Zectron for a special “Major League” run of the Madball of Death keshi! Designed and sculpted by Zectron and cast by our very own Tru:Tek, the ingenious 3-part figures have been treated to a number of jaw-dropping one-off paint apps courtesy of Joe, each coming packed in a customContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Major League” Madballs of Death from Joe Whiteford x Zectron…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Cosmo Knight Alpha/Longneck “Oozeball” micro-run teased…
Originally mentioned in our announcement of the “Clash of the Titans” show at Rampage Studios this week, we can now bring you the first teaser of the Oozeball micro-run from Cosmo Knight Alpha/Longneck! Whilst most details remain close-guarded until later this week, we can reveal that CKA’s Yoda-san has painted up 10 of the Disarticulators‘ Ooze-It/MadballContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Cosmo Knight Alpha/Longneck “Oozeball” micro-run teased…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Independence Day” Despair mini figure from Adam Quesnell x Stand Up Records…
“Despair is a demon from the 10th Circle of Hell; the level where people who make bad cinematic adaptations of classic toy properties are flayed for eternity. Not your average demon, Despair suffers from severe anxiety disorder and crippling depression. Satan himself even banished Despair from Hell for being a major bummer… Cast out uponContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Independence Day” Despair mini figure from Adam Quesnell x Stand Up Records…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Tru:Tek’s “Ooze Tank” micro keshi teased…
Originally posted on IG over the weekend and subsequently covered by fellow toy blog Spanky Stokes, we’ve decided to finally shed some light on the latest work-in-progress toy from our editor-in-chief, Tru:Tek… the Ooze Tank! Once again drawing obvious inspiration from the much-loved 70’s Ooze-It doll, the hand sculpted piece – pictured here alongside theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Tru:Tek’s “Ooze Tank” micro keshi teased…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The super-limited blank “Purple” and “White” Oozeball sofubi from The Disarticulators…
As if the previously announced “Galactic Teleportation” Oozeball sale wasn’t enough, The Disarticulators are proud to reveal that they’ll also have a small supply of the figure in blank purple and white up for grabs too! Designed by Tru:Tek and sculpted by Zectron, the ball has once again been produced in a super squishy vinylContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The super-limited blank “Purple” and “White” Oozeball sofubi from The Disarticulators…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Disarticulators x Rampage Toys’ “Galactic Teleportation: Wave 2” Oozeball sofubi…
Originally debuting at Superfestival 68 back in April, the second wave of “Galactic Teleportation” Oozeballs from The Disarticulators and Rampage Toys will finally be up for grabs later this week! Produced in a squishy clear matt soft vinyl, the Tru:Tek-designed, Zectron-sculpted “squeaky toy” has been treated to a mesmerising mix of pink and gold sprays with neon green detailing courtesy of Rampage, coming completeContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Disarticulators x Rampage Toys’ “Galactic Teleportation: Wave 2” Oozeball sofubi…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Disarticulators x Rampage Toys’ “Galactic Teleportation: Wave 2” Oozeball sofubi announced…
Originally making an appearance at Superfestival 68 back in April, The Disarticulators are proud to reveal that a second wave of “Galactic Teleportation” Oozeballs from Rampage Toys will be dropping soon! Produced in a squishy clear matt soft vinyl, the Tru:Tek-designed, Zectron-sculpted “squeaky toy” has been treated to a mesmerising mix of pink and gold sprays with neon greenContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Disarticulators x Rampage Toys’ “Galactic Teleportation: Wave 2” Oozeball sofubi announced…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Disarticulators’ “Oozeball” sofubi at ToyCon UK ’15…
With ToyCon UK ’15 open it’s doors tomorrow morning (4/25), we thought it was about time to give you guys a little recap on the various Oozeball sofubi our editor-in-chief Tru:Tek will have up for grabs at the event! Guesting at the Toy Shack booth between 11.30am – 1pm, here’s a quick rundown of what youContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Disarticulators’ “Oozeball” sofubi at ToyCon UK ’15…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The ToyCon UK exclusive custom Oozeball sofubi from Rampage Toys x The Disarticulators…
Jon Malmstedt over at Rampage Toys has been working his magic on yet more of The Disarticulators’ Oozeball sofubi, proudly presenting a trifecta of ToyCon UK exclusive custom one-offs! Produced in a non-squishy flesh-toned vinyl this time around – sadly sans squeaker – the Tru:Tek-designed, Zectron-sculpted balls have been treated to layers of sprays and brushwork, withContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The ToyCon UK exclusive custom Oozeball sofubi from Rampage Toys x The Disarticulators…”
