Formed back in 2009 by New York based artist Stephen Singer, Whistling Pony Toys recently took the leap from resin into the world of sofubi with the release of the awesome Surinama… Taking inspiration from the infamous Surinama toad that gives birth to live babies which emerge from the amphibian’s back (hence the super-creepy detailing onContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Surinama ‘ROYGBIV’ from Topheroy x Whistling Pony Toys…”
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MAN-E-NEWS// The Mechavirus custom show at Rampage Studios…
Opening it’s doors on Friday, the latest show over at Rampage Studios played host to a huge selection of custom sofubi from the king of mech, Todd Robertson aka Mechavirus… Featuring an extensive selection of pieces from across the kaiju/sofubi scene including Rampage’s UUs, BLObPUS’ Dokugon, Uamou’s Boo, plus new figures from Frenzy, these wereContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Mechavirus custom show at Rampage Studios…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Kiss My Blarney” Young Gohst exclusive from Lulubell Toys…
In celebration of St Patrick’s Day next week, premier art toy emporium Lulubell Toys are proud to offer up the latest “Kiss My Blarney” Young Gohst exclusive! Designed by Ferg, sculpted by Scott Wilkowski and produced by Lulubell’s very own Luke Rook, the highly sought after sofubi mini has been cast in a clear green vinylContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Kiss My Blarney” Young Gohst exclusive from Lulubell Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Escape from Brooklyn” Bootlegs from Frank Kozik x Mishka…
Revealed over at Kaiju Monster yesterday, Frank Kozik has announced details of his first painted run of Mishka‘s elusive Bootleg sofubi… Entitled the “Escape from Broklyn” edition, the V-color sprayed monstrosities are set to come with both Simon and Death Adder heads, a number of hand cast resin accessories (i.e weapons!), plus full colour, giant headers.Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Escape from Brooklyn” Bootlegs from Frank Kozik x Mishka…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The ToyCon UK exclusive ‘DEBRIS’ sofubi from Restore x Mintyfresh…
Mintyfresh have just released images of their first ToyCon exclusive offerings… as they present not 1, but 2 all new ‘DEBRIS’ colourways! Created by Restore, the highly sought after sofubi will be available in both a neon-infused ‘Mintyfresh’ edition with leaf fundoshi, and a more traditional black with gold leaf, cloth and giant sized paper talisman.Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The ToyCon UK exclusive ‘DEBRIS’ sofubi from Restore x Mintyfresh…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Custom Nerdone ‘Gorilla Tank’ sofubis from Bruno Orbit…
At the top of our ‘want’ list at the moment, Nerdone‘s incredible ‘Badass Gorilla Tank’ sofubi has just received the custom treatment from regular collaborator Bruno Orbit. Creator of the awesome Samus Aran sofubi header art, the prolific illustrator has worked his magic on 2 pieces, the GI Joe homage ‘Copacabana Commander’, and ‘Banana Splitler’,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Custom Nerdone ‘Gorilla Tank’ sofubis from Bruno Orbit…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Monsterarm x Topheroy Kaiju Melt customs: Round 2…
Spray-wizard Topheroy once again teams up with Monsterarm aka Honkeylips for the second round of incredible Kaiju Melt customs… Featuring a slew of new mash-ups including Grody Ojisans, an Obake Dog, and even Spongebob Squarepants, each have been given Monsterarm’s top-secret signature ‘melt’ coating, coming hand sprayed in a gorgeous mix of metallic Monster KolorContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Monsterarm x Topheroy Kaiju Melt customs: Round 2…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Ian the Sewer Creep ‘Stand Up Guys’ micro-run from Coma21 x Hellopike…
“Ian has been feeling ill. But when a creep feels ill he gets a little purple in the face. Must be all those nachos, twizzlers and slurpees he’s been eating. Oh well, the skate or die lifestyle was never meant to be pretty…” Mikee Riggs aka Coma21 comes with the latest micro-run of Ian theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Ian the Sewer Creep ‘Stand Up Guys’ micro-run from Coma21 x Hellopike…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Lulubell Toys exclusive Bones sofubi from Mike Egan…
Originally making it’s debut at SDCC 2012, Mike Egan‘s ever popular ‘Bones’ sofubi is set to receive another 2 all-new editions courtesy of Lulubell Toys! Available in Lulubell’s signature store colours of green/pink and black/pink, the 8″ figure has been cast in a bright pink vinyl with sealed paint rub. Unlike previous editions, these guysContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Lulubell Toys exclusive Bones sofubi from Mike Egan…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Yellow’ Evolved Beast Diggler from Splurrt…
“The Digglers always had a ferocious appetite, but lacked the means to feed it. But nature loves novelty, so she intervened—to make them the apex predators they longed to be. Beasts who know no control and no fulfilment…” Originally previewed as a work in progress sculpt way back in November of last year, Splurrt hasContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Yellow’ Evolved Beast Diggler from Splurrt…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Mechavirus show at Rampage Studios…
Jon over at the newly opened Rampage Studios is proud to present the gallery/shop space’s second art and toy event, the Todd Robertson aka Mechavirus Custom Show! Featuring a number of customs from the kaiju king of mecha, including pieces from RAMPAGE TOYS, Uamou, Blobpus, Frenzy, Pico Pico and Maxtoy Co, the various sofubis will alsoContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Mechavirus show at Rampage Studios…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The custom Dead Beets from D-LUX…
Hot off the heels of the recently posted ‘Dots Dinos‘ sofubis, D-LUX proudly presents his latest custom run, featuring the ever popular Dead Beet from Scott Tolleson x October Toys… Limited to just 5 pieces, 1 of the original full-size sofubi plus 4 ‘Baby’ 1.5″ minis, each has been given the full Monster Kolor workoutContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The custom Dead Beets from D-LUX…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Plaseebo’s Moleortise custom for the Art Without Borders Show…
Created as part of the Art Whino Gallery‘s upcoming “Art Without Borders” group show this weekend, Plaseebo kindly shares details of his latest custom piece, the Moleortise mash-up… Standing 5″ high, the figure utilises a heavily altered Munny body, Molezilla head and originally sculpted, shell-studded back piece. Featuring Plaseebo’s signature glass eye inserts and internal motionContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Plaseebo’s Moleortise custom for the Art Without Borders Show…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The D-LUX Dots Dino sofubis from Rampage Toys…
Fans of the adorable Cyclops Dino sofubi minis rejoice, as Rampage Toys have teamed up with airbrush magic-man D-LUX for the latest batch of dotty customs! Limited to 6 one-off sets, each trio of figures have been cast in a super-bright white vinyl, coming in a variety of dot sprays from D-LUX. Priced at justContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The D-LUX Dots Dino sofubis from Rampage Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Megara turtle kaiju from Butcher Brand…
Prolific resin artist Butch Adams of Butcher Brand has just revealed details of his first ever vinyl figure, the mighty Megara turtle kaiju! Standing at around 3.5″ tall, the soft vinyl cast figure has just been put up for pre-order on the Butcher Brand store in both black and GID unpainted colourways for a walletContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Megara turtle kaiju from Butcher Brand…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Autopsy Night Gamer from Jeremi Rimel x Plaseebo…
Bob Conge aka Plaseebo has been in cahoots with yet another of the art toy scene’s finest, as he proudly presents the ‘AUTOPSY’ Night Gamer by Miscreation’s Jeremi Rimel. Re-sculpting the Night Gamers in his signature mortuary “slice and stitch” technique and hand painting them in two different “on the slab” colour schemes, the runContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Autopsy Night Gamer from Jeremi Rimel x Plaseebo…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Bog Zeroth mash-up sofubi from Metacrypt x Critical Hit x Lulubell Toys…
“Cosmic horror unleashed. Boundless confusion unbreached. This is Bog Zeroth: two into one, all come from un-.” Metacrypt has teamed up with Critical Hit and Lulubell Toys to facilitate the early arrival of highly anticipated sofubi Shub Zeroth, as they proudly present the super limited mash-up, Bog Zeroth! Utilising the body of Skinner’s Ultrus Bog, the figure has beContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Bog Zeroth mash-up sofubi from Metacrypt x Critical Hit x Lulubell Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// ‘Blood Sacrifice’ Usirs and unpainted purple Cadaver Kids from Splurrt…
Sofubi giant Splurrt is proud to reveal the latest painted edition of highly sought after Usir figures, introducing the ‘Blood Sacrifice’ edition… Cast in a soft white vinyl replete with macabre black and crimson sprays, the strictly limited run will be dropping alongside a new batch of unpainted purple Cadaver Kids at some point thisContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// ‘Blood Sacrifice’ Usirs and unpainted purple Cadaver Kids from Splurrt…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Konami Man and Konami Lady sofubi from Nerdone…
Following the hugely successful Samus Aran (Metroid) sofubi, Nerdone returned to Wonder Festival at the weekend with their latest pair of fully licensed retro game figures, the adorable Konami Man and Konami Woman! Taken from cult NES platformer ‘Konami Wai Wai World’ (which strangely featured a cameo from The Goonies’ Mikey!), the pair have beenContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Konami Man and Konami Lady sofubi from Nerdone…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Clockwork Orange inspired ‘Droogie’ from Manny X…
Previewed here a couple of weeks back, Manny X‘s Droogies will finally be touching down in the Parullax store this weekend! Created from a mash-up of vinyl toy (Muttpop’s Gobi), resin casting, plastic and enamel, the Clockwork Orange inspired piece features all of the trademark garb from the cult book/film’s ‘Droogs’, including the infamous whiteContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Clockwork Orange inspired ‘Droogie’ from Manny X…”
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