MAN-E-NEWS// PopSoda x RESTORE’s Jungle Fever sofubi revealed…

PopSoda have teamed up with none other than RESTORE for the release of their latest mid-sized sofubi, the breathtaking Jungle Fever! Designed by PopSoda and sculpted by RESTORE’s Abe Junnokai, the beautifully realised chameleon stands upright at just under 8″, coming complete with 10 separate parts and 7 points of articulation. Pictured here as an unpainted tan testContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// PopSoda x RESTORE’s Jungle Fever sofubi revealed…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The SDCC exclusive D-Lux Cyco Apes and Keep Watch Children’s Toys from Mishka…

With SDCC opening it’s doors in just a few days time, Greg Rivera over at Mishka has started to unveil the various exclusives they’ll have on offer at the event, starting with the pictured D-Lux Cyco Ape run! Designed by Lamour Supreme and sculpted by Atomic Vomit, the 13″ tall beast has been cast in aContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The SDCC exclusive D-Lux Cyco Apes and Keep Watch Children’s Toys from Mishka…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Monster Worship’s SDCC 14 exclusives revealed…

Monster Worship are pulling out all the stops for SDCC 14, proudly presenting yet another staggering line-up of exclusives for this year’s event! Due to be touching down at the Lulubell Toys booth (#5047) between 4pm-6pm, with early tickets available at 3.30pm, we bring you a quick rundown of the whole host of goodies that’ll beContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Monster Worship’s SDCC 14 exclusives revealed…”

MAN-E-NEWS// G.R.U.P Design Works x Kenth Toy Works’ Rimey sofubi mini revealed…

G.R.U.P Design Works have called upon the talents of sculptor Kenth Toy Works for the release of their first ever soft vinyl figure, the adorable Rimey! Standing at 3.5″ tall and coming with articulation at the neck and in his one arm, the mummy-looking character will be seeing a release at some point in October forContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// G.R.U.P Design Works x Kenth Toy Works’ Rimey sofubi mini revealed…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The TAG exclusive Lab Mice sofubi from Splurrt x Rampage Toys…

Toy Art Gallery has teamed up with Splurrt and Rampage Toys for an exclusive run of Lab Mice sofubi! Designed and sculpted by Splurrt and produced by Rampage’s Jon Malmstedt in Japan, the trio of 3″ creepy critters have been cast in yellow vinyl with red, pink, black and green sprays. Touching down in the ToyContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The TAG exclusive Lab Mice sofubi from Splurrt x Rampage Toys…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Beast Enma Ollie, Final King Enma Ollie and Gori Sludgie Demon from BLObPUS…

After seeing numerous releases over the past 3 years, BLObPUS‘ “Enma” Ollie head is set to become the first figure from Mutant Vinyl Hardcore to head into permanent retirement. Seeing the monumental 13″ figure out with a bang, BLObPUS has readied 2 final versions, entitled “Beast” and “Final King”, which are currently up for grabs via lotteryContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Beast Enma Ollie, Final King Enma Ollie and Gori Sludgie Demon from BLObPUS…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Healeymade’s SDCC exclusive Quackula “Hand Painted” edition revealed…

Joining the previously posted CHORKO, Healeymade has just revealed the latest exclusive he’ll be bringing along to SDCC next week, the first hand painted edition of Quackula! Based on the original custom resin release, a loving tribute to both Count Duckula and Universal Monsters, the Naoya Ikeda-sculpted figure stands just shy of 7″ tall and comesContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Healeymade’s SDCC exclusive Quackula “Hand Painted” edition revealed…”

MAN-E-NEWS// DeathCat Toys x TAG’s Devilman inspired sofubi announced…

Having proved to be a huge hit at the recent “Stepping Through Walls” group show, Johan Ulrich over at DeathCat Toys has revealed that he will once again be teaming up with Toy Art Gallery for a new series of Devilman inspired sofubi! Designed by Ulrich and sculpted by Grizlli Atom of Gnosis Toys, theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// DeathCat Toys x TAG’s Devilman inspired sofubi announced…”

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// The SDCC exclusive “Blushing Envy” Snybora sofubi from Rotofugi…

Rotofugi have teamed up with Chris Ryniak and Squibbles Ink to bring back their collaborative Snybora sofubi for an SDCC exclusive “Blushing Envy” colourway! Sculpted and designed by Ryniak for the ongoing Lake Monster series, the 5″ tall figure has been cast in a grey soft vinyl, coming with green sprays and a black patinaContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The SDCC exclusive “Blushing Envy” Snybora sofubi from Rotofugi…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The officially licensed Dullahan GnG sofubi from Zoomoth…

Coming as quite a surprise yesterday, the guys over at Zoomoth have revealed that not only will they be unleashing the previously posted Contra and Splatterhouse keshi at Wonderfestival next weekend, they’ll also be following up their hugely popular Samael sofubi with another officially licensed GnG figure, the fearsome Dullahan aka Shielder! Sculpted in theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The officially licensed Dullahan GnG sofubi from Zoomoth…”

MAN-E-NEWS// New Fu*King, Lampu, Moguming and more from Jungle…

Japanese toy retailer and producer Jungle has just revealed a whole slew of figures that’ll be touching down in-store this coming Sunday, July 20th at 13.00 Japan time! Featuring new works from Touma, 10-B Factory and Shimomoku, we bring you guys a quick rundown of what will be on offer… Jungle x Touma “Fu*King”- Touma’sContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// New Fu*King, Lampu, Moguming and more from Jungle…”

MAN-E-UPDATE// The “Nekos in My Pocket” playset from DeathCat Toys x Nerdone…

Johan Ulrich over at DeathCat Toys very kindly sheds a little more light on his upcoming collaboration with Nerdone, the “Nekos in My Pocket” playset! An ingenious mix of both keshi and sofubi, the super-fun set is due to feature 2 of Johan’s monochromatic rubber Death Cat minis housed in a fully painted MOTULOS castleContinue reading “MAN-E-UPDATE// The “Nekos in My Pocket” playset from DeathCat Toys x Nerdone…”

MAN-E-NEWS// NEO JAPAN (Sofubi Version) from RESTORE…

Having teased the final sculpt here last month, RESTORE are proud to reveal the first painted edition of their latest sofubi, NEO JAPAN SFB, in full! Originally released as a resin garage-kit a few years back, RESTORE have since redesigned and re-sculpted the incredible design as a fully articulated, 7.5″ tall vinyl figure with handContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// NEO JAPAN (Sofubi Version) from RESTORE…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The blank “Flesh Burger” Mini Cheestroyer from Bad Teeth Comics…

Bad Teeth Comics are proud to present the latest Mini Cheestroyer release, the blank “Flesh Burger” edition! Designed by Bad Teeth, sculpted by Double Haunt and produced by Unbox Industries, the 4.7″ tall figure features 3 points of articulation at the head, waist and burger shell. Cast up in a squishy flesh-toned soft vinyl, theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The blank “Flesh Burger” Mini Cheestroyer from Bad Teeth Comics…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Aggar” Altered Beast sofubi from Geek Life x Sega…

Originally previewed here as an unpainted test shot back in early May, Japanese retro apparel and lifestyle brand Geek Life‘s debut sofubi “Aggar” is finally up for preorder! The first figure to be released in the officially licensed Sega Retrogame Sofubi Collection, cult beat ’em up Altered Beast’s gruesome first stage boss has been sculpted by Masami Yamada, standingContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Aggar” Altered Beast sofubi from Geek Life x Sega…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The THRASHOR 2.0 vinyl action figure from 8-Bit Zombie…

Originally announced here early last month, 8-Bit Zombie‘s hotly tipped THRASHOR 2.0 has finally been revealed in full! Marking a huge upgrade over the original resin release, the hilarious mash-up of MOTU and skate punk has been digitally sculpted by Shinbone Creative, coming styled in the classic 5.5″ action figure scale. Produced in a green vinyl thisContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The THRASHOR 2.0 vinyl action figure from 8-Bit Zombie…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Death Cat Toys x Nerdone “Nekos in My Pocket” playset teased…

Johan Ulrich over at Death Cat Toys has just revealed that he will be teaming up with Nerdone for a very special collaborative release, the “Neko in My Pocket” playset! Due to feature a reduced 2″ version of Johan’s signature Deathcat, the figure has been cast up by none other than Dubose Art in aContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Death Cat Toys x Nerdone “Nekos in My Pocket” playset teased…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Grumble Toy “Stegoforest” sofubi micro-run…

Artist Jesse Narens has partnered with Grumble Toy for the latest edition of his debut sofubi, Stegoforest! Standing at around 5″ tall and coming with 3 points of articulation, the nature loving dino has been cast in a green vinyl this time around, coming with blue, black and cream sprays courtesy of Grumble’s Chris Bryan.Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Grumble Toy “Stegoforest” sofubi micro-run…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Moon-Rock” Autopsy Zombie Staple Baby micro-run from Miscreation Toys…

Jeremi Rimel over at Miscreation Toys is proud to present the latest round of Autopsy Zombie Staple Babies, the “Moon-Rock” micro-run! Standing at approximately 9.5″ tall and coming with 5 points of articulation, the figures have been treated to a mix of metallic sprays, gold wraps and silver detailing inspired by the similarly colour-shifting chemical element,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Moon-Rock” Autopsy Zombie Staple Baby micro-run from Miscreation Toys…”