MAN-E-NEWS// The “Return to Black” Bastard sofubi mini from Uamou…

Celebrating the most classic of non-colors with a special “Return to Black” promotion this week, the guys over at Uamou are proud to present the first of a series of daily releases, the “All-Black” Bastard! Having made appearances as part of Uamou’s various exclusive releases recently, the 3″ tall sofubi mini is finally available to the generalContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Return to Black” Bastard sofubi mini from Uamou…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Crazy Pattern” Real Uamou from Uamou x RealxHead…

Uamou have just unleashed yet another new figure into the Atelier store this week, the “Crazy Pattern” Real Uamou! Produced by RealxHead, the latest version of this highly sought after figure consist of unpainted mixed parts from a number of different previous runs, with no 2 figures alike. Currently available in strictly limited quantities at the Tokyo-basedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Crazy Pattern” Real Uamou from Uamou x RealxHead…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Crayon Boo sofubi micros from Uamou…

Uamou are proud to present the latest release to hit their Atelier-based retail space, the Crayon Boo sofubi micros! Standing at around 1″ tall, the adorable Uamou companion figures have been produced in a selection of 7 playful matt colours this time around. Currently available at the store for an undisclosed sum – we’re guessingContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Crayon Boo sofubi micros from Uamou…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Voilld Uamou sofubi for the Sogni Strani exhibition…

Created for the ongoing SOGNI STRANI exhibition at Tokyo’s Gallery Voilld, Uamou are proud to present a limited “Voilld” version of their signature 3″ sofubi mini!  Cast in a clear soft vinyl, the super-limited batch of figures have been hand painted in a solid black from the inside, featuring various different “exposed” visor masks that reveal the multi-colored glitter thatContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Voilld Uamou sofubi for the Sogni Strani exhibition…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Rose Edition” Bastard and Fortune Uamou sofubi…

Uamou‘s latest figure, Bastard, has just received its first coloured vinyl release in a beautiful Rose pink! Dropping alongside a matching “Rose” Fortune Uamou, the pair are currently available in both the Uamou Atelier shop and online, with the 2.75″ tall Bastard available either blank for 1,800yen ($17) or with a painted mouth for 2,000yen ($19) and the FortuneContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Rose Edition” Bastard and Fortune Uamou sofubi…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Tropic & Oceanic” Fortune Uamou sofubi minis…

Hot off the heals of last week’s Bastard release (check them here if like us, you missed them!), the guys over at Uamou are proud to reveal that their “Fortune Uamou” sofubi minis are the latest to receive the “Tropic & Oceanic” treatment! Standing at around 2.75″ tall each, the finger puppet style figures haveContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Tropic & Oceanic” Fortune Uamou sofubi minis…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Anatomy Skull” Uamou returns…

Having only ever been available to Japanese customers as a Yamashiroya exclusive, Uamou are proud to announce that their “Anatomy Skull” figure is finally available to purchase online! Standing at around 3″ tall and coming cast in a crystal clear soft vinyl, the adorable figures feature sugar skull-inspired acetate inserts, available in a choice of either purple, yellowContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Anatomy Skull” Uamou returns…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Uamou Happy Bags…

Not ones to miss out on the recent hot spell of weather, Uamou have just revealed that they’ll be joining Comet Debris in the “Summer Vacation” madness with the release of an all-new Uamou Happy Bag! Packed with a random assortment of Uamou Sofubi figures, mini Uamou and Mini Boo straps (or figures), Skull Uamou sofubi, stickers andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Uamou Happy Bags…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The GID FrankenUamou & Boo set from Uamou…

“He is back! Rotten as always, braindead and covered in toxic waste, Franken Uamou has changed his pants and is determined to see the world together with his buddy Frankenboo!” Having already seen 2 Japan-only exclusives through Yamashiroya, Ayako Takagi of Uamou is proud to reveal that FrankenUamou is now finally available to international customers! Produced inContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The GID FrankenUamou & Boo set from Uamou…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Datadub’s Wonderfestival Summer ’14 exclusives on Fig-X…

Having featured at Wonderfestival last week as part of the huge Paralyzing Toys booth, Datadub over at Fig-Lab has just unleashed his remaining exclusives in the Fig-X store! Here’s a quick rundown of what’s currently up for grabs… Datadub Fig5 “Uamouflage” edition- Datadub’s own Finger5 sofubi micro returns in a special hand painted colourway from noneContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Datadub’s Wonderfestival Summer ’14 exclusives on Fig-X…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Refreshment Toy x Uamou’s “Sugar Rush” online sale…

With Refreshment Toy‘s MANY EYES EXPOSITION concluding at the Uamou Studio today (07/29), the guys are proud to announce that the remaining figures held back for overseas customers are now online as part of the RT “Sugar Rush” sale! Featuring a total of 6 different Many Eyes Cat sets (including Mini Boo omake) customised by Uamou’s Ayako Takagi for just 4500yenContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Refreshment Toy x Uamou’s “Sugar Rush” online sale…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Ultrauamou GID sofubi from Uamou…

Joining the Max Toy “Ultra Nyan” featured earlier in the week, Uamou are the latest to reveal their exclusive for the next Tsuburaya Creative Jam 50, Ultrauamou GID! Previously released at the event in a grey soft vinyl, the 3″ figures have been cast in a classic glow this time around, complete with masked Ultraman styleContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Ultrauamou GID sofubi from Uamou…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Yamashiroya Exclusive Franken Uamou sofubi…

Following the success of last month’s Monster release, Uamou has once again teamed up with Yamashiroya for another exclusive run of Franken Uamous! Cast up in both purple and grey soft vinyl with masked black/purple sprays, red hand painted stitch detailing and a metal bolt through the head, the 3″ figures are available with 3 different expressions on offer (happy, sadContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Yamashiroya Exclusive Franken Uamou sofubi…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Yamashiroya Exclusive Franken Uamou sofubi…

Uamou has teamed up with Yamashiroya for an exclusive run of Franken Uamous! Cast up in an aqua green soft vinyl with masked brown sprays, red hand painted stitch detailing and a metal bolt through the head for good measure, the 3″ figures are available with 3 different expressions on offer (happy, sad and scared),Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Yamashiroya Exclusive Franken Uamou sofubi…”

MAN-E-UPDATE// The Uamou x Mogu Tanks from Peter Kato out now…

Covered extensively right here a couple of weeks back, Peter Kato‘s Uamou x Mogu Tanks are now available exclusively from Uamou Studio as part of their new Valentines range! Featuring a completely retooled version of the original Mogu Tank design, the Uamou edition comes with a newly embossed logo on the front, plus the additionContinue reading “MAN-E-UPDATE// The Uamou x Mogu Tanks from Peter Kato out now…”

MAN-E-UPDATE// The Uamou x Mogu Tanks from Peter Kato…

Whilst we briefly covered the Uamou x Mogu-Tanks earlier in the week, creator Peter Kato has very kindly shared some extra details on the incredible collaboration! “[The idea of a revised] Mogu Tank was born back in NYCC 2013, whereby Matt from Onell design had suggested that the tank base should have a driver head- AtContinue reading “MAN-E-UPDATE// The Uamou x Mogu Tanks from Peter Kato…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Peter Kato’s Uamou Mogu-Tank revealed…

Our good friend Peter Kato has just revealed that he’ll be teaming up with Uamou for an exclusive edition of the Mogu-Tank. Featuring the same multi-part design as previous releases, this new version comes with a retooled tank track base that’s a lot more radical than first glances would suggest- as joining the new UamouContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Peter Kato’s Uamou Mogu-Tank revealed…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Fig-Lab’s “Uamouflage” Real Uamou exclusive…

Datadub over at Fig-Lab has just revealed the latest slab of must-have sofubi to hit the Fig-X store, the “Uamouflage” RealUamou from Real x Head and Uamou! Originally making an appearance at NYCC back in October, this new version has been cast in a black soft vinyl, coming in an exclusive mix of red, grey andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Fig-Lab’s “Uamouflage” Real Uamou exclusive…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Toy Art Gallery Designer Con exclusives now online…

Treating Designer Con attendees to a whole host of exclusives from across the art toy scene last weekend, Toy Art Gallery are proud to announce that the remaining stock is now online! Featuring super-limited runs and one-off customs from the likes of Grizlli Atom (pictured top), Paul Kaiju, Alex Pardee, Uamou, Yakimon, and more, the galleryContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Toy Art Gallery Designer Con exclusives now online…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Toy Art Gallery exclusive Masked Uamous…

Joining the previously featured Alavaka Satan King this Friday, August 8th, Toy Art Gallery come with yet another exclusive release… the Masked Uamous! Featuring a meticulously hand-crafted copper mask on glittery lamé soft vinyl, Uamou’s signature horned character will be available in the standard 4″ design as well as the highly sought after 7″ Real Uamou.Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Toy Art Gallery exclusive Masked Uamous…”