Shigeo Endo over at Bukimi Blasters is proud to reveal that his latest sofubi, the awesome Bukimi Kun, has just received it’s second release in an all-new “Candy Corn” colorway! Taking inspiration from classic 80’s gross-out toys such as the Breath Blasters and Madballs, the unique worm-like figure stands at around 4″ tall, coming in 4Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Candy Corn” Bukimi Kun preorder from Bukimi Blasters…”
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MAN-E-NEWS// Rampage Toys Lucky Bags and more at Superfestival 67…
Having just got back to Tokyo after a trip over to the States, Rampage Toys‘ Jon Malmstedt has wasted no time at all in getting back to the grind, revealing a whole slew of releases that’ll be up for grabs at Superfestival 67 this Sunday (1/11)… including the Rampage 2015 Lucky Bags! Featuring a totalContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Rampage Toys Lucky Bags and more at Superfestival 67…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Frank Kozik x BlackBook Toy’s “Haunted” Lil Alex sofubi revealed…
Nigo over at BlackBook Toy has revealed that Frank Kozik‘s original A Clockwork Carrot figure – Lil Alex – is set to return soon in an all-new “Haunted” colorway! Standing at around 9″ tall and featuring 4 points of articulation, the Clockwork Orange inspired piece has been produced in a smoke-clear soft vinyl this timeContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Frank Kozik x BlackBook Toy’s “Haunted” Lil Alex sofubi revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Toy Art Gallery’s Feminamorphe group show…
Toy Art Gallery is proud to present their latest all-female group show, Feminamorphe! Featuring a slew of original drawings, paintings, and prints alongside custom toys and exclusive editions for six female artists; Candie Bolton, Helen Vine, Okokume, Tasha Zimich, Teresa Chiba and Uamou; each brings a unique perspective to the toy art form, mixing beauty and cutenessContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Toy Art Gallery’s Feminamorphe group show…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Krotpong’s The Humunculords sofubi minis coming soon…
“This race of lesser mordlings are some of the tiny cogs in the vast, incredibly brutal bureaucratic machine on the planet Galwyn, in the Denztek Galaxy. They are the little workers and prophets who toil and tremble for the dreaded, mighty Kanzler Sägrid Arschloch (not shown), Chancellor of the Realm and Decimator of the Guilty…” Originally revealed rightContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Krotpong’s The Humunculords sofubi minis coming soon…”
MAN-E-NEWS// T9G’s Angel Abby exclusive Rangeas sofubi revealed…
Hot on the heals of the recent Cadaver Kid release, Angel Abby have revealed that they’ll be teaming up with T9G for an exclusive run of Rangeas sofubi! Standing at around 9″ tall and coming with 4 points of articulation, the large-size sofubi has been produced in a pink vinyl this time around, coming withContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// T9G’s Angel Abby exclusive Rangeas sofubi revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Mirock Toy’s mid-large sized Dr Mirock prototype teased…
With their Dr Mirock line dominating the world of sofubi minis over the past year, Mirock Toy have just revealed that they will finally be taking on the big boys with their first mid-large size release later this year! Whilst the above “pincer” pic is all we have to go on at present, it would appear thatContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Mirock Toy’s mid-large sized Dr Mirock prototype teased…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Jeff Lamm x Unbox Industries’ Space Mining Division 5 “Eva” revealed in full…
“As far as the creature itself, in Greasebat world, giant monsters have been somewhat domesticated and put to military and industrial use. This guys natural heavy armor and strength make him well suited for deep space mining operations. A few modifications to his mouth ( rock crushing metal jaws) and breathing apparatus = instant deepContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Jeff Lamm x Unbox Industries’ Space Mining Division 5 “Eva” revealed in full…”
MAN-E-NEWS// DeathCat Toys’ “Untitled” finger puppet sofubi prototype revealed…
Hot on the heels of the recent Oni Mira reveal, Johan Ulrich over at DeathCat Toys is proud to present yet another figure in his upcoming finger puppet-style series! Conceived by Johan and sculpted by KtoKto, the as yet untitled figure (top) has been heavily inspired by Bikkuriman and the classic Ma-Ba Zombies toy line, sculpted in-scale at aroundContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// DeathCat Toys’ “Untitled” finger puppet sofubi prototype revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Comet Debris 2015 Lucky Bags…
Comet Debris have revealed that they will be unleashing their 2015 Lucky Bags online next week! This year each single bag is set to be randomly packed with a whopping total of 4 different figures across the Comet Debris range (Tokoji Seijin, Sametan, Ace Robo and Kappa Shonen, Kappa Kid and Electric Boy) including test colours, oneContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Comet Debris 2015 Lucky Bags…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Angel Abby exclusive Cadaver Kid from Splurrt…
Celebrating the 3rd anniversary of their Hong Kong-based retail location, Angel Abby have teamed up with Splurrt for an exclusive run of Cadaver Kid sofubi! Produced in what appears to be a GID soft vinyl, the 4″ tall figure has been treated to a number of orange, green and purple sprays for the standard run (pictured),Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Angel Abby exclusive Cadaver Kid from Splurrt…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Siccaluna x Lulubell Toys’ Françios le Grand handpaint preorder…
Lulubell Toys have teamed up with Siccaluna for a special round of hand painted Françios le Grand sofubi! Sculpted by Jetturre Handsome Taro and lovingly produced by Lulubell in genuine Japanese sofubi, the humungous 15.75″ tall figure has been treated to 3 different paint apps courtesy of Siccaluna for the release, each coming complete with an alternative “SK” head plusContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Siccaluna x Lulubell Toys’ Françios le Grand handpaint preorder…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Super7 x Gargamel Walking Hedoran kaiju…
“Re-Born from Sludge! The horrifying Gargamel Hedoran crawls forth from the muck, standing tall and then walking onward toward humanity’s doom!” Seeing the New Year in classic kaiju-style, Super7 are very proud to reveal that they’ve teamed up with Gargamel for the resurrection of Walking Hedoran aka Smashface! Marking the first time this melted monstrosityContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Super7 x Gargamel Walking Hedoran kaiju…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Medicom Toy exclusive M.O.T.U.L.O.S play set from Nerdone…
Nerdone has teamed up with Medicom Toy for an exclusive run of M.O.T.U.L.O.S play sets! An inspired mix of Masters of the Universe and classic keshi line, Neclos Fortress, the sofubi/keshi combo is set to feature a red soft resin figure this time around, coming complete with the Greyskull-inspired castle in a GID soft vinyl with mint, metallic red,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Medicom Toy exclusive M.O.T.U.L.O.S play set from Nerdone…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The new Uamou “Happy Bags” revealed…
The guys over at Uamou have revealed that they’ll be seeing in the New Year with an all-new round of Uamou Happy Bags! Packed with a random assortment of Uamou Sofubi figures, mini Uamou and Mini Boo straps (or figures), Bastard sofubi, stickers and postcards (as well as handful of super rare Uamou sample figures and hand painted canvasesContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The new Uamou “Happy Bags” revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Rampage Toys x Medicom Toy’s “RAMPAGING Polar Bear” Kesagake sofubi…
Teased here earlier in the month, we can now finally bring you full release details of the Medicom Toy exclusive “RAMPAGING Polar Bear” Kesagake sofubi from Rampage Toys! Standing at a lofty 10.5″ tall and coming with 4 points of articulation, the menacing grizzly has been produced in a snowy white soft vinyl for the release, coming complete with aContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Rampage Toys x Medicom Toy’s “RAMPAGING Polar Bear” Kesagake sofubi…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “90291” S”K”UM-kun from Blackbook Toy x Suicidal Tendencies…
With last month’s “Cyco Blue” debut tucked firmly under their belt, Blackbook Toy have revealed that their collaborative sofubi with rock band Suicidal Tendencies – S”K”UM-kun – will be returning in an all-new “90291” colorway in just a few days time! Created as the mascot for the now defunct toy shop ZacPac back in 2011, the figure –Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “90291” S”K”UM-kun from Blackbook Toy x Suicidal Tendencies…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Yeti Mountain Bound” Microbus sofubi from Aya Kakeda x Tomenosuke…
Japanese artist Aya Kakeda has once again teamed up with Tomenosuke for the release of the second colorway of her debut sofubi, the adorable“Yeti Mountain Bound” Microbus! Standing at around 6.5″ tall, the gorgeous wheeled figure features a unique baby toy-inspired design, featuring working wheels on the base, plus 5 fully detachable and interchangeable micros riding on theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Yeti Mountain Bound” Microbus sofubi from Aya Kakeda x Tomenosuke…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Blue-Rub GID” Alien sofubi from Super7 x Secret Base…
Brian Flynn over at Super7 has just revealed that another round of Alien sofubi will be up for grabs this week just in time for the Holidays! Collaboratively produced alongside Secret Base, the 4.5″ tall figure has been designed and sculpted to look like a classic Poppy sofubi mini, this time around cast in a GID soft vinyl withContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Blue-Rub GID” Alien sofubi from Super7 x Secret Base…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Candy Crush” Sleepwalker (Nimbus) micro run from Topheroy x Kurobokan…
Kurobokan have teamed up with Topheroy for the third official colorway of Paulus Hyu‘s Sleepwalker (Nimbus) sofubi, proudly presenting the “Candy Crush” edition! Limited to a run of just 10 pieces this time around, each of the 6.5″ tall French bulldogs have been produced in a clear soft vinyl, coming in a selection of 3 differentContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Candy Crush” Sleepwalker (Nimbus) micro run from Topheroy x Kurobokan…”
