MAN-E-NEWS// Frank Kozik’s Hateball sofubi test shot revealed…

Frank Kozik has just revealed that the long awaited Hateball sofubi will finally be seeing the light of day soon! Sculpted by Klim at Bigshot Toyworks and produced by Grody Shogun, 2 different sizes have been planned; a stand alone version that has been designed to fit MISHKA’s Bootlegs (presumably the above) and another smaller versionContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Frank Kozik’s Hateball sofubi test shot revealed…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The BLObPUS Hormorah Vs. Raoh Battle Set…

Teased here last week, BLObPUS‘ version of Jet Turre’s Hormorah kaiju has just been revealed as part of the artist’s latest open-run Battle Set! Joined by BLObPUS’ own Raoh figure, the towering combatants stand at around 9.5″ each, with the “Sumptuous Feast” Hormarah coming in a GID soft vinyl with vivid blue and red sprays,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The BLObPUS Hormorah Vs. Raoh Battle Set…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The GID MadBattleMen sofubi from Mike Sutfin…

Legendary illustrator Mike Sutfin has just revealed that the elusive MadBattleMen sofubi is set to return this week in an all-new colourway! Standing at around 6″ tall and coming with 7 points of articulation, the battle axe wielding warrior has been cast up in a super-bright glow in the dark soft vinyl this time around,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The GID MadBattleMen sofubi from Mike Sutfin…”

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 “PURPLE HAZE” Bullet Belt from Skinner x Triclops x Unbox Industries…

Unbox Industries are proud to announce the launch of a new preorder programme for the latest edition Bullet Belt, the rather aptly titled PURPLE HAZE! Designed by Skinner for the ongoing Triclops B.A.S.T.A.R.D Universe series, the towering 12″ of purple pain features an all-new paint scheme devised by the artist, featuring a mix of black, deep metallicContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “PURPLE HAZE” Bullet Belt from Skinner x Triclops x Unbox Industries…”

MAN-E-NEWS// MISHKA’s “Tie Die” Cyco Ape…

MISHKA have revealed that they will be releasing the latest Cyco Ape colourway in-store at Noon EST today (3/17)! Produced by none other than Grody Shogun, the towering 13″ tall monstrosity has been cast in a predominantly black  16 colour “tie dyed” marbled soft vinyl (no paint!) similar to the first run of Rotten RexxContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// MISHKA’s “Tie Die” Cyco Ape…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Lab Mice: Albino Test Subject Group 1 from Splurrt x Rampage Toys…

Yep, yet more Rampage sofubi micros today, as we bring you word of the first Lab Mice release- Albino Test Subject Group 1! Designed/sculpted by Splurrt and produced by Rampage Toys’ Jon Malmstedt in Japan, the debut 3 pack is set to come cast in a white soft vinyl, with a subtle mix of pink, blueContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Lab Mice: Albino Test Subject Group 1 from Splurrt x Rampage Toys…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Wild Raspberries” and “Triple Goddess” Bobby Beast and Harry Demon sofubi sets…

Seeing numerous different releases over the past 6 of months courtesy of Rampage Toys‘ Gachapon Goblins series, Walter Parenton‘s Bobby Beast and Harry Demon sofubi micros are now up for grabs in 2 new colourways- a squishy Wild Raspberry and GID Triple Goddess! Designed by Parenton, sculpted by Joseph Harmon and produced by Rampage in Japan, theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Wild Raspberries” and “Triple Goddess” Bobby Beast and Harry Demon sofubi sets…”

MAN-E-NEWS// T9G’s Rangeas SS Glitter Gold Lame at Toy Art Gallery…

Toy Art Gallery are proud to reveal that they’ve secured a limited batch of T9G’s latest, the Rangeas SS Glitter Gold Lame! Standing at around 8″ tall, the impressive quad armed beast has been cast up in a glitter gold soft vinyl this time around, limited to an edition of 130 pieces worldwide. To be foundContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// T9G’s Rangeas SS Glitter Gold Lame at Toy Art Gallery…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The FAKE BARON sofubi from Awesome Toy…

We’ve been closely following the progress of Awesome Toy‘s debut sofubi FAKE BARON for a few months now, so it came with great pleasure today to find that the figure is finally up for grabs! Heavily inspired by a collection of Pachi (bootleg) Red Baron menko cards from the 70′s, the stunning vintage styled figure standsContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The FAKE BARON sofubi from Awesome Toy…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Gobocon set from Paul Kaiju…

Teased here in our “Sugar Cookie” Mock Bat coverage just yesterday, Paul Kaiju has just revealed the full line-up of Gobocon mini figure sets that’ll be touching down this weekend! Featuring all 6 inhabitants of “Purgatory Village”; (L-R) Chuto, Machine gun Ghost,  Gobocon, Boss Receiver,  Neko May, and Gyochō the amphibious bully, the unlikely bunch have been cast in bothContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Gobocon set from Paul Kaiju…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Dark Night” Junior sofubi from Lou Pimentel x mph…

myplastciheart have just unveiled the latest edition of Lou Pimentel’s Junior sofubi, the Batman inspired Dark Night! Based on the original resin Cranston Fellows Jnr colourway of the same name, the adorable little guy has been produced my mph in a grey soft vinyl this time around, complete with black, white and red masked sprays.Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Dark Night” Junior sofubi from Lou Pimentel x mph…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Rampage Studio’s Sister Mayo and My Shaggy Little Unicorn sofubi test shots revealed…

Hot off the heals of our look at the Lab Mice wax protos last week, Jon Malmstedt over at Rampage Toys has just revealed another 2 sofubi micros that’ll be debuting later this month, Sister Mayo and My Shaggy Little Unicorn! Created as a kind of mini follow-up to last year’s hugely popular Gachapon GoblinContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Rampage Studio’s Sister Mayo and My Shaggy Little Unicorn sofubi test shots revealed…”

MAN-E-NEWS//Paul Kaiju’s “Sugar Cookie” Mock Bat raffle details revealed…

Teased here earlier in the week, we can now reveal the full release details for Paul Kaiju‘s “Sugar Cookie” Mockbat raffle! Matching 2012’s SC Boss Carrion, the stunning 7″ tall figure has been cast in a hot pink soft vinyl with metallic green, silver and yellow sprays, coming complete with 2 alternate belly attachments plus aContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS//Paul Kaiju’s “Sugar Cookie” Mock Bat raffle details revealed…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Rampage Toys’ customs for the Mutant Head Butt Attack show…

Following our look at Mutant Vinyl Hardcore‘s various contributions for the hotly tipped “Mutant Head Butt Attack” at Rampage Studios this Friday, March 14th, Rampage Toys’ Jon Malmstedt has just revealed another 3 of his own custom creations for the show! Featuring the previously teased Meteor-X micro-run, coming in a red soft vinyl with yellow base, neon green lowlightsContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Rampage Toys’ customs for the Mutant Head Butt Attack show…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Mitarichan “Clear x Copper” sofubi from Gargamel…

Gargamel have just unleashed the latest version of the highly popular Mitarichan sofubi, in the Mitari store! Originally made available at the recent Thrash Out Vol.2 show, the 5″ tall figure has been cast in a clear soft vinyl this time around, coming with masked copper and metallic yellow sprays with subtle silver accents. PricedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Mitarichan “Clear x Copper” sofubi from Gargamel…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The 4th Anniversary Cyco Ape and Boogie-Man from MISHKA Tokyo…

Celebrating their 4th Anniversary in style, MISHKA Tokyo have just revealed exclusive versions of both Cyco Ape and the MISHKA Boogie-Man! Originally teased here a couple of days back, the jaw-dropping Boogie has been cast in a black soft vinyl with green, red and purple sprays, coming complete with a custom blood splattered apron withContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The 4th Anniversary Cyco Ape and Boogie-Man from MISHKA Tokyo…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Kaiju Gals “Kibunadon” proto from Teresa Chiba x Max Toy Co revealed…

Max Toy Co have just revealed that the winning entry for last year’s Kaiju Gals competition, Kibunadon from artist Teresa Chiba, is finally ready to hit the wax! Expertly sculpted by Makino-san of TTToys, the beautiful 5 part design will be making it’s soft vinyl debut in April at the Design Festa gallery, Tokyo, with a worldwideContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Kaiju Gals “Kibunadon” proto from Teresa Chiba x Max Toy Co revealed…”

MAN-E-NEWS// BLObPUS’ Hormorah painted run teased…

Recently gracing Jet Turre‘s Kai Thunder with one of the most impressive painted runs we’ve seen in a while (check out our IG feed here for a closer look), BLObPUS has revealed that their highly popular Hormorah figure will be the next in the firing line! Whilst we can’t confirm whether the piece will beContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// BLObPUS’ Hormorah painted run teased…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Frenzy “SpiderBat Warrior” micro run at Fig-X…

“A small nest of warriors have been deployed to kill those who offend the SpiderBat Empire…” Joining the horde of one-off figures released back in January, Datadub over at FigLab has just secured an all-new batch of Frenzy figures for the Fig-X store, the SpiderBat Warriors! Standing at around 6″ tall, the custom Barbarian figures have beenContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Frenzy “SpiderBat Warrior” micro run at Fig-X…”