Cure Toys have once again teamed up with Japanese hardcore-punk band Thorn for the release of the “2nd Full Color Version” of the Thorn Ball-Man Boogie! Standing at around 9″ tall, the fully articulated figure has been cast in a bright yellow soft vinyl this time around, with a number of metallic green, purple andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Cure Toy’s Thorn Man 2nd Full Color Ver….”
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MAN-E-NEWS// The first edition Kibunadon from Max Toy Co x Teresa Chiba…
Having made it’s debut earlier in the month at Design Fiesta 39, Max Toy Co have just revealed that Teresa Chiba‘s Kibunadon is finally up for grabs in the West! Winner of last year’s Kaiju Gals competition, the beautiful 4.5″ tall, 5 part design was expertly sculpted by Makino-san of TTToys, coming cast in a yellow soft vinyl with red,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The first edition Kibunadon from Max Toy Co x Teresa Chiba…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Unpainted Glow” Toxigon from Mutant Vinyl Hardcore…
After over a year since it’s initial reveal, the first release of Toxigon from Mutant Vinyl Hardcore is finally upon us! The first 100% brand new, hand sculpted figure from MVH since the DX back in 2011, the incredible figure draws inspiration from classic kaiju right through to cult b-movie horror, looking, in MVH’s words,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Unpainted Glow” Toxigon from Mutant Vinyl Hardcore…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Frank Mysterio’s Narquito sofubi Indiegogo campaign…
Frank Mysterio has just unveiled the latest sofubi figure he hopes to get into production with the aid of crowd funding site Indiegogo, the AK47-wielding Narquito! A rather more thought provoking figure compared to his debut, Anticristo 666, the 3.5″ design is the artist’s response to the growing “Narco” scene in Mexico, a subculture thatContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Frank Mysterio’s Narquito sofubi Indiegogo campaign…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Grizlli Atom’s “The Ancient Ones” WIP revealed…
Reaching even further back in time for his latest round of sofubi under the Gnosis monicker, Grizlli Atom has just unveiled a WIP look at the follow-up to the Old Ones… the Ancient Ones! Featuring a total of 3 new designs, the paperclay-style sculpts have been inspired by a unique mix of ancient Aztec culture, Miura’s vintageContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Grizlli Atom’s “The Ancient Ones” WIP revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Jon Malmstedt’s custom Tunnelran for the Elegab x Plaseebo show…
Jon Malmstedt over at Rampage Studios has just revealed one of the many pieces he’ll have on display at the Elegab x Plaseebo show later this week, a stunning one-off custom Elegab Ton’neran! Finally giving the awesome sculpt the realistic paint job it’s been aching for since its debut back in 2010, the mighty tunnel beast has been treatedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Jon Malmstedt’s custom Tunnelran for the Elegab x Plaseebo show…”
MAN-E-NEWS// New WF exclusive Real x Nibblers and Datadub F5’s at Fig-X…
Originally making an appearance at Design Fiesta 39 a couple of weeks back, Datadub has just revealed that a number of new figures are up for grabs in the Fig-X store right now! Marking the first online release of Datadub’s very own “Don” Finger 5 sofubi, a total of 3 designs are up for grabsContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// New WF exclusive Real x Nibblers and Datadub F5’s at Fig-X…”
MAN-E-NEWS// New Dr Mirock sofubi set from Mirock Toy coming soon…
Mirock Toy has just revealed that the highly sought after Dr Mirock mini sofubi set has been resurrected for an all-new painted run! Featuring all 3 designs (albeit in a mashed-up configuration), the beautifully sculpted mecha-dieties have been produced in a dark grey soft vinyl this time around, coming with a number of subtle grey sprayed highlights,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// New Dr Mirock sofubi set from Mirock Toy coming soon…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Elegab’s Gakkon and mixed part Bukimindas for the Rampage Studios show…
With his collaborative show alongside Plaseebo at Rampage Studios just a few days away now, Elegab‘s Nari-san has just revealed a few of the pieces he’ll have on offer… including all-new kaiju, Gakkon! Referred to by the artist as a “monster of school”, the bully busting monster has been cast in a deep purple/blue for its debutContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Elegab’s Gakkon and mixed part Bukimindas for the Rampage Studios show…”
MAN-E-NEWS// MVH x Brandt Peters’ Bag Head and Ol Scratch coming soon…
Having been teased since as far back as December, Brandt Peters and Rich of Mutant Vinyl Hardcore‘s much anticipated collaborative release has finally been confirmed for production soon! Featuring 2 all-new head designs from the pair; the super-creepy Bag Head from Brandt and devilish Ol Scratch from Rich, the guys will rather interestingly be using swappedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// MVH x Brandt Peters’ Bag Head and Ol Scratch coming soon…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Medicom Toy’s Batgirl and Catwoman for the DC Comics Retro Sofubi Collection…
Having neglected the female angle in their first 2 DC Comics Retro Sofubi releases, Medicom Toy intend to right their wrongs with the addition of Batgirl and Catwoman in this third round of figures! Once again sculpted by Bear Model and colour coordinated by Frenzy, the vintage-styled figures stand at just shy of 10″ each, comingContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Medicom Toy’s Batgirl and Catwoman for the DC Comics Retro Sofubi Collection…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Medicom Toy exclusive King Jinx from Paul Kaiju…
Paul Kaiju has teamed up with Medicom Toy for an exclusive run of the mighty King Jinx! Cast in a purple soft vinyl this time around, the towering 10″ tall figure has been treated to a number of metallic sprays, coming complete with matching “Screaming Siren” omake. Currently up for grabs in Japan through theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Medicom Toy exclusive King Jinx from Paul Kaiju…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Bob Conge’s customs for the Elegab x Plaseebo show at Rampage Studios…
With the previously announced collaborative show with Elegab little over a week away now, Bob Conge aka Plaseebo has just unveiled a number of different customs he’ll have on display! Joining a one-off “Blue Moon” Warui Inu and a whole crew of LED infused Ugly Unicorns, the focal point has got to be the ominouslyContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Bob Conge’s customs for the Elegab x Plaseebo show at Rampage Studios…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Rampage Toys’ officially licensed Jamira kaiju teased…
Taking his toy game to a whole new level, Jon Malmstedt over at Rampage Toys has just revealed that he will be releasing an official Tsuburaya-licensed version of Jamira at Wonderfestival in July! Whilst we only have the above teaser to go by, we’re presuming that the soft vinyl kaiju will be going on sale under theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Rampage Toys’ officially licensed Jamira kaiju teased…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Undead Toys’ Zombie DobuRat sofubi at Lulubell Toys…
Having seen numerous releases in resin, Undead Toys‘ Zombie DobuRat has finally made the leap into grade-A sofubi! Standing at around 5″ tall and coming with articulation at the neck, the unpainted black soft vinyl figure made it’s debut at Design Fiesta 39 last weekend, with a limited batch thankfully being held back by Lulubell ToysContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Undead Toys’ Zombie DobuRat sofubi at Lulubell Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Siccaluna’s Garage Kit Monster Series at Lulubell Toys…
Following our post last week, Lulubell Toys have just revealed full release details for Siccaluna’s newly-titled Garage Kit Monster Series! Featuring 4 classic, albeit renamed, b-movie creatures; Space Man (Gillman), the Drifter (Frank), Ancient One (Mummy) and Violent Beast (Kong), all have been realised in a monstrous 9″ of soft vinyl, each coming packed unassembled forContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Siccaluna’s Garage Kit Monster Series at Lulubell Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The C.A.S.T x D-Lux Semi-Korosiya micro-run…
Adam Saul over at Cop A Squat Toys is proud to reveal that he’s teamed up with custom painter D-Lux for the latest run of Semi Korosiya! Cast up in a gorgeous creamsicle orange soft vinyl this time around, the 8″ kaiju has been treated to an eye-catching mix of tiffany blue and metallic pink directional spraysContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The C.A.S.T x D-Lux Semi-Korosiya micro-run…”
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 Pabst Blue Ribbon inspired Geros from KFHC x SLAVExONE…
Hot off the heals of D-Lux‘s Gero micro-run over the weekend (a couple of which can still be found right here), Kentucky Fried Hardcore have been revealed as the latest to take on SLAVExONE‘s cycloptic neo-kaiju creature! Cast in what appears to be a bright red soft vinyl this time around, the 6.5″ tall figureContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Pabst Blue Ribbon inspired Geros from KFHC x SLAVExONE…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Elegab x Plaseebo Show at Rampage Studios…
Yep, yet more news from Rampage Toys today, as owner Jon Malmstedt officially reveals details of the upcoming Elegab x Plaseebo show at Rampage Studios! Pitting famed Japanese Sofubi maker against America’s legendary toy artist, the exhibition is set to feature a ton of customs from the pair, a smattering of one-off pieces from JonContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Elegab x Plaseebo Show at Rampage Studios…”
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