MAN-E-NEWS// Secret Base’s Joke Toy “Black” out now…

Originally teased here a couple of weeks back, Secret Base’s Joke Toy “Black” is now up for grabs in-store! Mimicking the recent Ooze-It bootleg boxed release, the 2.5″ tall micro has been cast up in an unpainted glossy black soft vinyl this time around, coming packed in a near-identical replica of the bootleg’s hilarious presentation tub.Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Secret Base’s Joke Toy “Black” out now…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “MVH Homage” Sludge Demon custom from D-Lux…

D-Lux has just unleashed an all-new custom toy on his store, the “MVH Homage” Sludge Demon! Playing on the colours of last year’s DCon Doji San release, the Mutant Vinyl Hardcore figure has been adorned with similar light metallic purple, blue and red sprays over black metallic with orange and gold accents, finished off with MVH’sContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “MVH Homage” Sludge Demon custom from D-Lux…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Plaseebo’s Zombie Baby for The Crawling Dead custom show at TAG…

Bob Conge aka Plaseebo kindly shares details of his contribution to Miscreation Toys‘ upcoming “Crawling Dead” group show at TAG, the Zombie baby! A one of a kind mash-up of a GID Autopsy Zombie Staple Baby sofubi and a hand cast resin skull from Plaseebo, the gruesome figure has been fitted with inset doll’s eyes, featuringContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Plaseebo’s Zombie Baby for The Crawling Dead custom show at TAG…”

MAN-E-NEWS// New Dojin San, Dokuro DX and Death DX figures from Mutant Vinyl Hardcore releasing tonight…

Rich Montanari Jr over at Mutant Vinyl Hardcore has just revealed that a whopping total of 3 figures will be touching down in the MVH store tonight (2/28) at 11pm EST! Featuring clear cast versions of Dojin San, Dokuro DX and Death DX, the soft vinyl figures are due to come painted both inside andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// New Dojin San, Dokuro DX and Death DX figures from Mutant Vinyl Hardcore releasing tonight…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Chauskoskis Edition Wooper Loopers…

Gary Ham has revealed that he’s teamed up with the Wooper Looper’s sculptor Chauskoskis for an all-new micro run of the highly popular sofubi! Cast in the artist’s signature lime green, the soft vinyl figure has been painted up in 2 subtly different colourways; “Watermelon”, limited to an edition of 20 and coming with yellowContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Chauskoskis Edition Wooper Loopers…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Spring Green” Pocket Rose Vampire sofubi from Super7…

With their green thumbs lying dormant all winter, the guys over at Super7 are excited to get back into the garden and plant some seeds… and possibly cultivate a new “Spring Green” Pocket Rose Vampire or 2! Whilst we’re still to see any shots of the new micro sofubi, we’re told that the latest Rose VampireContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Spring Green” Pocket Rose Vampire sofubi from Super7…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The MVH x SHB “Mutant Head Butt Attack” show at Rampage Studios…

Jon Malmstedt over at Rampage Studios is gearing up for what has got to be one of the biggest events in neo-kaiju this year, the MVH x SHB “Mutant Head Butt Attack” show! Whilst the pieces are still forthcoming at the moment, we’re told to expect various customs from both Mutant Vinyl Hardcore and SkullContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The MVH x SHB “Mutant Head Butt Attack” show at Rampage Studios…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Orange Creamsicle” Heathrow sofubi from Frank Kozik…

Teased here a couple of weeks back, Frank Kozik‘s Heathrow sofubi will finally be available in-store this Wednesday, February 26th at 2pm PST! Originally produced by Maqet and recently seeing a re-release in hand cast resin, the spikey mole-like creature will be making his debut in a micro 3″ format (mid-sized 5.5″ers to follow shortly!), comingContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Orange Creamsicle” Heathrow sofubi from Frank Kozik…”

MAN-E-NEWS// “Acid” Yaghan and Jyujin sofubi from GEEK! x Mandarake…

Mandarake have lined up yet another 2 must have exclusives, proudly presenting the Acid Yaghan and Jyujin “Therianthrope” (the metamorphosis of humans into animals) from GEEK! Sporting 2 of the most flamboyant paint jobs we’ve seen in a while, the pair more than live up to their edition name, sporting a psychedelic inspired neon blue withContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// “Acid” Yaghan and Jyujin sofubi from GEEK! x Mandarake…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The History Monster Triffid kaiju from Karz Works x Medicom Toy…

Karz Works have teamed up with Medicom Toy for the release of their latest figure, the breathtaking History Monster Triffid! The first release in Karz Works’ latest ongoing series, “Classic Sci-Fi”, the beast has been heavily inspired by John Wyndham’s cult 1951 novel “Day of the Triffids”, resulting in one of the most unique lookingContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The History Monster Triffid kaiju from Karz Works x Medicom Toy…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Medicom exclusive Monoclon from Cojica Toys…

Joining the previously posted Zangira amongst the barrage of recently revealed Feb/Mar releases, Medicom Toy have secured an exclusive run of Cojica Toys‘ adorable sofubi, Monoclon! Once again cast up in a light flesh vinyl, the 17cm (6.5″) tall figure comes with a stunning mix of metallic orange, silver and graphite sprays. Touching down inContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Medicom exclusive Monoclon from Cojica Toys…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Sleepwalker (Nimbus) sofubi from Kurobokan…

Teased here way back in November, Paulus Hyu‘s Sleepwalker (Nimbus) sofubi is soon set to see the light of day courtesy of brand new toy company Kurobokan! Sculpted by Chauskoskis based on Hyu’s signature French bulldog design, the little guy has been given a fully-fledged body this time around, complete with articulation in the arms, legs and head. PicturedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Sleepwalker (Nimbus) sofubi from Kurobokan…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Medicom Exclusive “Black” Zangira from Yamomark…

Yamomark have teamed up with Medicom Toy for an exclusive version of the popular rooster kaiju, Zangira! Standing at a lofty 24cm (9.5″) tall, the figure has been cast up in a black soft vinyl this time around, replete with vintage-style silver, yellow and red sprays. Currently up for grabs through the Medicom Toy storeContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Medicom Exclusive “Black” Zangira from Yamomark…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Michael Skattum x Monster Worship’s new painted Slimebat run teased…

Originally debuting (and instantly selling out!) in a blank orange colourway back in October, Michael Skattum aka Draculazer’s Slimebat sofubi is set to receive it’s first painted outing soon! Produced by Monster Worship, the 6″ tall, 2 part figure appears to have been cast in a bright yellow soft vinyl this time around, with whatContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Michael Skattum x Monster Worship’s new painted Slimebat run teased…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Gruin Kaiju sofubi Kickstarter project…

In association with Lulubell toys and Luke Rook of Grody Shogun, Geoffrey Maxfield is proud to present the Gruin Kaiju sofubi Kickstarter! Heavily influenced by classic kaiju and Japanese sci-fi, the authentic paper clay-style soft vinyl figure stands at a lumbering 9″ tall, coming complete with articulation in both the arms and waist. Currently availableContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Gruin Kaiju sofubi Kickstarter project…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Grody mash-ups, Mad Mad Patchi Men and Necro Nekos at Lulubell Toys…

Hot off the heals of the FLV. Ver Brain Bug Boogie-Man preorder (find updated release details here), Lulubell Toys have revealed that a whole slew of new Grody Shogun figures will be touching down in-store this coming Monday, February 24th at Noon PST! Featuring a horde of blank, mixed part and painted mash-ups (pricing TBC),Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Grody mash-ups, Mad Mad Patchi Men and Necro Nekos at Lulubell Toys…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “8-Ball” Radioactive Rumbler last chance preorder…

Whilst the recent 8-Ball Kickstarter shattered it’s target funding, creator John Santagada over at Radioactive Uppercut has bowed to the requests of fans who missed out by offering up the figure in both “Standard” and “DIY” colourways one last time! Standing at around 4″ of Japanese produced soft vinyl and coming with articulation in theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “8-Ball” Radioactive Rumbler last chance preorder…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Miscreation Toys’ “The Crawling Dead” group show at Toy Art Gallery…

Toy Art Gallery have revealed that they will be teaming up with Miscreation Toys‘ Jeremi Rimel for the first ever Autopsy Babies custom show, The Crawling Dead! Utilising the recently released “Autopsy Zombie Staple Baby” sofubi as the platform of choice, over 40 artists will be offering up their take on the controversial figure, rangingContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Miscreation Toys’ “The Crawling Dead” group show at Toy Art Gallery…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Mechavirus’ Ammonaito sofubi test paints revealed…

It would appear that Mechavirus‘ long awaited Ammonaito sofubi is finally nearing it’s first release, with the reveal of the first ever test paints courtesy of Monster Kolor! Originally seeing numerous releases in resin, the tentacled kaiju has been completely re-tooled for the new medium, featuring a slightly upscaled body, tighter/deeper detailing and a much moreContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Mechavirus’ Ammonaito sofubi test paints revealed…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The FLV. Ver Brain Bug Boogie-Man from Cure Toys…

Cure Toys have just revealed the latest figure to get the FLV. treatment, James Groman’s Brain Bug Boogie-Man! Cast up in an unpainted neon green soft vinyl with neon pink “brain bug” and pincer, the 8″ tall figure will be dropping exclusively in the Secret Base store this Sunday, February 23rd for just 10,000yen ($98).Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The FLV. Ver Brain Bug Boogie-Man from Cure Toys…”