Unbox Industries are proud to reveal that their collaborative figure with Koushoudo Limited – the officially licensed “Captain Tsubasa” – has just received an all new “European Tour” colorway! Based on the classic football manga from Yoichi Takahashi, the vintage sofubi-style figure has been designed by Koushoudo, coming in at around 8.5″ tall and featuring 5 pointsContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “European Tour Edition” Captain Tsubasa vinyl figure from Unbox x Koushoudo…”
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MAN-E-NEWS// Medicom Toy’s “Hulk” and “Rocket Racoon” for the Marvel Retro Sofubi Collection…
Having delved into the world of DC Comics last month with the release of both Batman and Deadlock last month, Medicom Toy have returned to rival line – The Marvel Retro Sofubi Collection – for their latest round of comic-book inspired releases, taking on the mighty Hulk and Guardians of the Galaxy’s Rocket Racoon! Once again sculptedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Medicom Toy’s “Hulk” and “Rocket Racoon” for the Marvel Retro Sofubi Collection…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The officially licensed “Rocket Boy” sofubi from Palette Toy…
Longtime partners Itokin Park and Mirock Toy have joined forces once more for the launch of their first joint toy brand, Palette Toy! Kicking things off with a bang, the guys will be debuting with the latest release of their collaborative figure “Rocket Boy” (ロケットボーイ詳細). Based on the works of famed Manga artist Shigeru Sugiura, the officiallyContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The officially licensed “Rocket Boy” sofubi from Palette Toy…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Mirock Toys’ officially licensed Wanpaku Ōji no Orochi Taiji sofubi and more at Wonderfestival Summer 14…
Originally teased here a couple of weeks back, we can now reveal Mirock Toy‘s officially licensed Wanpaku Ōji no Orochi Taiji sofubi in full! Featuring the classic Japanese animation’s lead protagonists, the Naughty Prince and Tiger, the beautifully sculpted, vintage styled figures have been cast in tan and yellow soft vinyl, coming with meticulous sprays from noneContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Mirock Toys’ officially licensed Wanpaku Ōji no Orochi Taiji sofubi and more at Wonderfestival Summer 14…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Wanpaku Ōji no Orochi Taiji’s Naughty Prince and Tiger from Mirock Toy…
Mirock Toy have secured the license to yet another classic Japanese animation, taking on Wanpaku Ōji no Orochi Taiji‘s Naughty Prince and Tiger in sofubi form! Pictured here as near-finished protos, the wonderfully sculpted figures are likely to be making a limited appearance at Wonderfestival on July 27th as part of the event’s strict one dayContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Wanpaku Ōji no Orochi Taiji’s Naughty Prince and Tiger from Mirock Toy…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Goccodo’s “Japanese Bad Boy” Tsu Kola proto revealed…
Japanese sofubi maker Goccodo has just unveiled his latest creation to hit the wax, the awesome Tsu Kola! Featuring an absolutely stunning vintage sofubi-inspired design, the “Japanese bad boy” stands just short of 7″, coming with both human and insect alternate heads, plus a Cannibal FF-style worm-claw arm accessory. Little else has been revealed about theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Goccodo’s “Japanese Bad Boy” Tsu Kola proto revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The jumbo sized Cosmos Aliens from Medicom Toy…
Revealed during our Wonderfestival coverage back in February, it came with great pleasure this week to find out that the first round of jumbo sized Cosmos Aliens are finally up for grabs! Standing at around 8″ each, both figures from the original mini gacha line-up feature, with Alien A (Octopus/Ooze-It bootleg) coming in a red vinyl withContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The jumbo sized Cosmos Aliens from Medicom Toy…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Star Case’s Scum Hunter: Phase 2 sofubi…
Teased here last week, Star Wars fan site and store Star Case have just revealed that “Wild Guess Hero” Scum Hunter: Phase 2 will be up for preorder later this week! Inspired by Star Wars’ Boba Fett, the latest addition to the Space Convoy features the same air-dried, pachi-styled sculpting that we’ve all come to know andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Star Case’s Scum Hunter: Phase 2 sofubi…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Star Case’s Scum Hunter 2 sofubi revealed…
Debuting back in January, Star Case have just revealed that Scum Hunter is set to return in an all-new blue colourway! Inspired by Star Wars’ Boba Fett, the latest addition to the Space Convoy features the same air-dried, pachi-styled sculpting that we’ve all come to know and love, coming complete with removable mask, both droid andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Star Case’s Scum Hunter 2 sofubi revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Valentine’s Day Mr Fly sofubi from Purple Toys…
The duo behind Purple Toys have unleashed the latest edition of Mr Fly (Jeff) just in time for Valentine’s Day! Cast up in what appears to be an orange base vinyl, the 8″ figure has been sprayed in a mix of pastel rainbow fades, complete with a dark purple head and red/green detailing. Coming super-limitedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Valentine’s Day Mr Fly sofubi from Purple Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Gnosis’ My Lil Grizlli sculpt revealed…
Following the success of his debut sofubi release, The Old Ones, Gnosis aka Grizlli Atom has hit the clay once more as he reveals his latest sculpt, My Lil Grizlli! Heavily inspired by vintage Japanese squeaker toys, the artist has added a few personal touches, including his staple studded denim vest, grizzly beard and fringe.Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Gnosis’ My Lil Grizlli sculpt revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Hinomaru-Ya’s Wonderfestival exclusive Bikkembergs set from Itokin Park x Mirock Toy…
Hinomaru-Ya have just revealed that they’ll be offering up an all-new exclusive at Wonderfestival next weekend, the Itokin Park x Mirock Toy Bikkembergs set! Featuring two figures, Chitchi and Bikkembergs the Viking, the pair have been sculpted by Mirock’s Yohei Kaneko in an adorable vintage style, coming cast in soft vinyl with design/colour direction from Itokin Park.Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Hinomaru-Ya’s Wonderfestival exclusive Bikkembergs set from Itokin Park x Mirock Toy…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Manadarake exclusive Mazinger Z “Cheap Homage” from Medicom Toy…
Mandarake have teamed up with Medicom Toy for their first exclusive release of 2014, the Mazinger Z “Cheap Homage” sofubi! Paying tribute to the many, often unofficial, colours and shapes that Mazinger Z has graced since it’s conception in 1972, particularly the numerous cheap snack shop toys, the iconic bot has been realised in 2 subtlyContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Manadarake exclusive Mazinger Z “Cheap Homage” from Medicom Toy…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Scum Hunter sofubi from Star Case…
Teased here a couple of weeks back, the latest addition to Star Case‘s ever growing Space Convoy series has finally been revealed in full! Inspired by Star Wars’ Boba Fett, “Scum Hunter” features the same loose, bootleg-styled sculpting that we’ve all come to know and love, this time around with a removable mask, droid andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Scum Hunter sofubi from Star Case…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Star Case’s Boba Fett inspired sofubi revealed…
The guys over at Star Wars fan site Star Case have just teased their latest sofubi release, this time parodying everyones favourite bounty hunter, Boba Fett! Whilst a full figure reveal is still unavailable, the pictured box graphics would suggest that the first edition is due to come cast in a royal blue soft vinyl,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Star Case’s Boba Fett inspired sofubi revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “OG” Agent Sayaraku sofubi from Purple Toys…
Originally debuting in a limited Halloween colourway last month, Purple Toys have just revealed that their Agent Sayaraku sofubi is finally seeing an “OG” release later this week! Standing at around 8″ tall, the beautifully sculpted tiger-cop has been cast in an orange soft vinyl, coming with a number of vintage-style sprays, 3 dolls eyeContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “OG” Agent Sayaraku sofubi from Purple Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Super7 exclusive Ilu Ilu Tokio Supernova sofubi…
The elusive Ilu Ilu and Super7 have teamed up once again for an exclusive version of the Tokio Supernova sofubi! The 6″ tall masterpiece of modern vinyl has been cast in clear soft vinyl with white and metallic silver paint, featuring an unpainted torso revealing an awesome paper-innards insert. Coming packed inside a transparent tubeContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Super7 exclusive Ilu Ilu Tokio Supernova sofubi…”
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