MAN-E-NEWS// The Angel Abby exclusive Birato from Ilu Ilu…

The guys over at Angel Abby have just unveiled their latest exclusive release, securing not 1, but 2 different versions of Ilu Ilu’s highly sought after Birato sofubi! Available in either black or pink colourways, the beautiful cycloptic figure comes packed with a matching caped omake, with both being housed in one of Ilu Ilu’sContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Angel Abby exclusive Birato from Ilu Ilu…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Crystal Version” Kaiju Koseki and custom Micro Eyezons from Gorgoloid…

Gorgoloid has just revealed 2 new releases that’ll be heading to his store this Wednesday, July 2nd at 6pm PST! First we have the return of the artist’s original Kaiju Koseki figure in a stunning “Crystal” colourway. Standing at around 6″ tall and weighing in at 220 grams of solid hand cast clear resin, the holographicContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Crystal Version” Kaiju Koseki and custom Micro Eyezons from Gorgoloid…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Naminori Kaijin “Oron” sofubi from Kenth Toy Works x The SIX F…

Making its first appearance as a near-finished clay proto back in March, we can now reveal that Kenth Toy Works‘ collaboration with The SIX F, the jaw-dropping Naminori Kaijin “Oron”, is finally ready for it’s first release! Standing at a lofty 8″ (11″ with shark-board!), the undead surfer features one of the most interestingly detailed sculpts we’veContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Naminori Kaijin “Oron” sofubi from Kenth Toy Works x The SIX F…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Summer Vacation” Sametans from Comet Debris…

Joining the previously posted Kappa Kids, Comet Debris have just revealed that a new “Summer Vacation” Sametan will also be up for grabs later this week! Cast in a crystal clear soft vinyl with paint restricted just to the eyes this time around, the 4″ sofubi has been filled with a number of semi-translucent rubberyContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Summer Vacation” Sametans from Comet Debris…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The S.M.I.L.E sofubi from David Flores x Blackbook Toy…

Originally making its debut at Art Toy Culture in Seoul back in May, David Flores and Blackbook Toy’s latest figure, S.M.I.L.E, is finally set for release in the west courtesy of distributor DKE Toys! Featuring the iconic acid smiley in Flores’ unmistakable lead window style, the mini balls have been sculpted by none other than T9G, coming cast in softContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The S.M.I.L.E sofubi from David Flores x Blackbook Toy…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Blood God” Ollie micro-run from Rampage Toys x Mutant Vinyl Hardcore…

Having teamed up earlier in the year for the monumental “Mutant Head Butt Attack” show, Rampage Toys‘ Jon Malmstedt has joined forces with Mutant Vinyl Hardcore once again for the release of the “Blood God” Ollie micro-run! Standing at around 13″ tall, the huge figure has been cast up in a milk chocolate brown softContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Blood God” Ollie micro-run from Rampage Toys x Mutant Vinyl Hardcore…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Plaseebo’s Wereneko and the Neko Night Gamer for the Tokyo Cat Fight show…

Bob Conge aka Plaseebo kindly shares 2 of his custom creations for Max Toy Co‘s upcoming Tokyo Cat Fight show, Wereneko and the Neko Night Gamer! Utilising the Kaiju Coup “Warui Neko” soft vinyl platform, the pair of of one-off pieces both come with fitted custom glass eyes and internal, motion activated LED units- fitted inContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Plaseebo’s Wereneko and the Neko Night Gamer for the Tokyo Cat Fight show…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Ferg and Grody Shogun’s “Over the Bar” Young Gohst at Lulubell Toys…

Lulubell Toys, in conjunction with Ferg & Grody Shogun, are pleased to bring you the next Young Gohst release, the “Over the Bar” edition! Cast using Grody Shogun’s signature marbling process, each 3″ figure incorporates GID flesh, red, teal and magenta soft vinyls, coming complete with hand painted eyes, assorted tongues and brains, with no two figuresContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Ferg and Grody Shogun’s “Over the Bar” Young Gohst at Lulubell Toys…”

MAN-E-RECAP// The MOCKADELIC Show at Rampage Studios…

Opening it’s doors over at the Rampage Studios gallery space in Tokyo earlier today, we can now finally reveal the line-up from the hotly tipped Paul Kaiju “MOCKADELIC” show in full! Whilst unfortunately for us overseas collectors it would appear that everything sold out right away, we can still drool at the awesome selection ofContinue reading “MAN-E-RECAP// The MOCKADELIC Show at Rampage Studios…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Dark Forest” Pollen Kaiser and Luftkaiser from Paul Kaiju x TAG…

Paul Kaiju and Toy Art Gallery invite you to wander into the “Dark Forest” with the latest hand painted editions of both Pollen Kaiser and Luftkaiser! Coming in a matching vibrant soft green vinyl with metallic purple, pink, blue, and gold sprays from PK himself, the mini Luftkaiser stands 4” tall and is articulated at theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Dark Forest” Pollen Kaiser and Luftkaiser from Paul Kaiju x TAG…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Undead Toys’ “Milky White” Zombie DobuRat sofubi at Lulubell Toys…

Following the release of the unpainted black Zombie DobuRat sofubi just a few weeks back, Lulubell Toys have managed to secured yet another batch of Undead Toys‘ signature figure, this time in a gorgeous milky white! Standing at around 5″ tall and coming with articulation in the neck, the rotting rodent is currently up for preorder right hereContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Undead Toys’ “Milky White” Zombie DobuRat sofubi at Lulubell Toys…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The limited “Nuclear Magma” Krawlus preorder from Skinner…

Skinner has just revealed that his collaborative figure with MVH, the mighty 2-headed Krawlus, will be receiving a “Nuclear Magma” limited preorder run this week! Standing at a humungous 14″ tall, the nightmarish beast has been cast in neon orange soft vinyl this time around, coming with a charred mix of silver, yellow, red, white andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The limited “Nuclear Magma” Krawlus preorder from Skinner…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The C3P0 and R2D2 Star Wars Vintage Sofubi from Medicom Toy x Bear Model…

It’s been a while since we last heard anything from the ongoing Star Wars Vintage Sofubi series from Medicom Toy, so it came with great pleasure this week to find that the fourth and fifth releases have finally dropped in the form of C3P0 and R2D2! Based on the original 1970’s figures released in Japan,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The C3P0 and R2D2 Star Wars Vintage Sofubi from Medicom Toy x Bear Model…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Medicom Toy exclusive “Inagotei” Abadorn from Karz Works…

Originally offered up via mail order back in 2012, Karz Works’ incredible Abadorn figure finally returns this month in a Medicom Toy exclusive “Inagotei” colourway! Standing at a lofty 11.5″ tall, the fully articulated human locust hybrid has once again been cast up in a black vinyl, this time around coming with a choice selection of beetle inspiredContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Medicom Toy exclusive “Inagotei” Abadorn from Karz Works…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Medicom Toy exclusive Cosmegira from Yamomark…

Yamomark have teamed up with Medicom Toy for an exclusive version of their latest kaiju, the mighty Cosmegira! Standing at around 9″ tall, the epic “space caterpillar monster” has been cast in a dark brown vinyl for the release, complete with subtle metallic sprays and hand painted detailing. Currently available to Japanese customers through the Medicom Toy storeContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Medicom Toy exclusive Cosmegira from Yamomark…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Medicom Toy exclusive “Monster Battle Set” from Max Toy Co…

Joining the swathe of releases unveiled for this month, Medicom Toy are proud to present an exclusive “Monster Battle Set” from Max Toy! Similar to the recent release through Hinomaru-Ya, the 4 piece set features monsters Negora and Kibunadon pitted against Mecha Nekoron Mk III and Abigail, painted up in suitably contrasting natural and industrial tones. Available in Japan through theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Medicom Toy exclusive “Monster Battle Set” from Max Toy Co…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Paul Kaiju’s “MOCKADELIC” one night show at Rampage Studios announced…

Paul Kaiju has revealed that he’ll be joining forces with Rampage Studios‘ Jon Malmsedt for a special “one night only” MOCKADELIC show at the Tokyo-based gallery space! Whilst info is still thin on the ground at present, we’re assuming that the exhibition is set to feature a number of Mockbat and Mock Pilot customs from both Jon andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Paul Kaiju’s “MOCKADELIC” one night show at Rampage Studios announced…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Medicom Toy exclusive Koningu sofubi from Ummikko…

Teased here a couple of weeks back, Ummikko‘s Medicom Toy exclusive Koningu is now finally up for grabs! Standing at around 5.5″ tall and coming with 3 points of articulation, the angry looking ape has been cast up in a flesh soft vinyl this time around, coming with metallic blue, black and red sprays. AvailableContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Medicom Toy exclusive Koningu sofubi from Ummikko…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Grody Shogun x BLObPUS Karakuri preorders at Lulubell Toys…

Luke Rook aka Grody Shogun has teamed up with BLObPUS for a huge pre-order run of hand painted Karakuri sofubi! Featuring a total of 6 different design to choose from; Ashi Kara “Milky”, “Yellow” and “Silver”, Monster Kara, Long Arm and a standard Karakuri, the 3.5″ figures come with one of four different arm configurations, complete withContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Grody Shogun x BLObPUS Karakuri preorders at Lulubell Toys…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Max Toy Co x Candie Bolton’s Kitsura sofubi mini…

Having seen numerous prototypes and test shots over the past couple of months, it comes with great pleasure today to reveal that Max Toy‘s latest sofubi mini “Kitsura” is now finally up for preorder! Based on a design from up and coming artist Candie Bolton, the Japanese folk lore inspired piece has been sculpted by none other than PicoContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Max Toy Co x Candie Bolton’s Kitsura sofubi mini…”