MAN-E-NEWS// SKULLMARK’s Commander Cytron sofubi at Toy Underground…

Having made an appearance as a Lulubell Toys exclusive back in September last year, Galaxy Commanders – the debut line from Hong Kong-based sofubi toy producers SKULLMARK – has just received its first retail release through Toy Underground! Ultimately set to feature a total of 2 different bodies and a staggering 9 alternative heads, the series’ stunning 9.5″ tall figures have been directlyContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// SKULLMARK’s Commander Cytron sofubi at Toy Underground…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Wasteland Warrior” Berserker from Mutant Vinyl Hardcore…

“If the Wasteland Warrior had theme music it would be from John Carpenter. The movie would have a poster that was better than the actual movie. And the acting would be so over the top you and your friends would be quoting it for years to come…” Mutant Vinyl Hardcore‘s Berserker returns from the scorched earthContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Wasteland Warrior” Berserker from Mutant Vinyl Hardcore…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Rampaging Gorilla Tanks from Rampage Toys x Nerdone…

Having recently tackled a batch of M.O.T.U.L.O.S play sets for the Rampage Studios 2 Year Anniversary Show, Jon Malmstedt over at Rampage Toys has been let loose on yet another Nerdone figure, the Gorilla Tank! Produced in a white soft vinyl, the quirky sofubi mini has been treated to a stunning selection of silver, blue, pinkContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Rampaging Gorilla Tanks from Rampage Toys x Nerdone…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Awesome Toy’s Fake Baron “Vs. Battle Packs” announced…

Following the announcements of both the 4-Armed Bakura and Bootleg Stretch Serpent, the guys over at Awesome Toy have got yet another project to announce this month… The Super Robot Fake Baron “Vs Battle Sets”! Here, Awesome Toy kindly explain a little about the project… “Imagine Fake Baron is a real tv show, whereby inContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Awesome Toy’s Fake Baron “Vs. Battle Packs” announced…”

MAN-E-NEWS// DeathCat Toys’ Elder Demons keshi revealed…

Originally teased here in resin prototype form last week, DeathCat Toys‘ Elder Demons have just been revealed in a flexible keshi-like rubber! Designed by DeathCat’s Johan Ulrich and sculpted by KtoKto, the pair – Oni Mira and the newly titled Red Pharaoh – have been heavily inspired by Bikkuriman and the classic Ma-Ba Zombies toy line, sculpted in-scaleContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// DeathCat Toys’ Elder Demons keshi revealed…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Peanut Butter Micros from Super7…

Super7’s lovable mascot Mummy Boy and the Earth’s Avenger, Rose Vampire, are set to return this week as part of a special run of “Peanut Butter” micros! Produced in an unpainted creamy brown soft vinyl, the tiny 2-part figures will be touching down in the Super7 store this Thursday, January 29th at Noon Pacific timeContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Peanut Butter Micros from Super7…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Digimon” Anticristo 666 sofubi from Frank Mysterio…

It’s been a little while since the last time Frank Mysterio‘s Anticristo 666 saw the light of day, so it came with great pleasure this week to find that an all-new edition has just touched down online! Entitled the “Digimon” version, the 8″ tall sofubi has been produced in a bright red soft vinyl this time around,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Digimon” Anticristo 666 sofubi from Frank Mysterio…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Krotpong’s Kanzler Arschloch sofubi revealed…

Joining the previously announced Homunculord minis (check them here), Krotpong has just revealed that he will also have an all-new large size sofubi dropping soon too… the hulking Kanzler Arschloch! Standing at a monstrous 14″ tall and coming in at around a pound of soft vinyl, the decaying beast has been hand-sculpted by Krotpong with productionContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Krotpong’s Kanzler Arschloch sofubi revealed…”

MAN-E-NEWS// New figures from Sunguts at Jungle…

The guys over at Japanese retailer and production house Jungle are proud to reveal that they’ve just secured a limited supply of figures from Sunguts! Featuring a selection of the brand’s classic yokai sofubi – both new and old – versions of (from top left) Zashiki-Walashi, Tsubomi, Ao-Bouzu and Aka-Ei are available for just 2,700yenContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// New figures from Sunguts at Jungle…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The officially licensed Bakura kaiju from Awesome Toy…

Ahead of the highly anticipated Stretch Serpent sofubi featured here just last week, Awesome Toy have revealed yet another new figure for 2015, the 4-Armed Bakura! A follow-up to last year’s Fake Spectreman, the official P Productions licensed release takes on one of the classic tokusatsu series’ many kaiju foes this time around, offering up the quad armedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The officially licensed Bakura kaiju from Awesome Toy…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Max Toy Co at Wonderfestival Winter ’15…

With Wonderfestival Winter ’15 opening it’s doors in little under 2 weeks now, the guys over at Max Toy Co have decided to reveal the slew of figures they’ll have up for grabs at the event! Joining exclusive painted “GID Blue” versions of both Nyagira and Micro Negora (6,500yen and 3,000yen respectively), the team haveContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Max Toy Co at Wonderfestival Winter ’15…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Medicom Toy’s Venom, Ghost Rider and Vision for the Marvel Retro Sofubi Collection…

Having devled into the world of DC Comics last month with the release of both The Penguin and Robin last month, Medicom Toy have returned to rival line – The Marvel Retro Sofubi Collection – for their latest round of comic-book inspired releases, taking on the mighty Venom, Ghostrider and Vision! Once again sculpted by BearContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Medicom Toy’s Venom, Ghost Rider and Vision for the Marvel Retro Sofubi Collection…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Snatchpunch’s Medicom exclusive “Bostyrant” sofubi…

Having seen sell-out releases at NYCC, Designer Con and Toy Art Gallery over the past few months, Joe Truck Kasher over at Snatchpunch Creature Cartel is proud to reveal that his debut sofubi – the queen of gross known as Bostyrant – has received an exclusive colorway through Medicom Toy! Designed by Joe, sculpted byContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Snatchpunch’s Medicom exclusive “Bostyrant” sofubi…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Blue and Red Oni Umaou sofubi minis…

To mark the coming of Setsubun – an annual celebration in Japan that welcomes in Spring with the banishing of demons and bringing of good luck – the guys over at Uamou have prepared a very special release, the ONI Uamou minis! Conceived by Thor and carefully hand-painted by Ayako Takagi, the limited edition seriesContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Blue and Red Oni Umaou sofubi minis…”

MAN-E-NEWS// James Groman x Lulubell Toys’ latest Zombiesaur sofubi revealed…

Hot on the heals of the recently revealed diplodocus proto (check it here), it would appear that another entry into James Groman‘s Zombiesaurs line will be making it out of the blocks first, the awesome, as-yet-untitled ankylosaur you see above! Designed and sculpted by James in-scale with the previous Rancid Raptor mini release, the gorgeousContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// James Groman x Lulubell Toys’ latest Zombiesaur sofubi revealed…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Deku the Buster “2nd Colorway” from UkyDaydreamer…

Uky Daydreamer are proud to announce that their new figure -Deku the Buster – is set to receive it’s second colorway this weekend! Standing at 4.7″ – around twice the size of Uky’s usual mini output – and coming with 3 points of articulation plus removable helmet, the Japanese astronaut has been treated to aContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Deku the Buster “2nd Colorway” from UkyDaydreamer…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Hell Raiser” Night Gamer #2 from Plaseebo…

Bob Conge aka Plaseebo is proud to introduce the second figure in his ongoing line of vinyl Night Gamer customs inspired by Hell Raiser, taking on the cult horror’s leading protagonist Frank to horrifying effect!  Coming complete with mangey black hair, inset teeth, exposed nose bone and gruesome eyes, the regenerating monster is illuminated fromContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Hell Raiser” Night Gamer #2 from Plaseebo…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Awesome Toy’s bootleg Stretch Serpent sofubi teased…

With the success of both FAKEBARON and FAKESPECTREMAN now tucked firmly under their belt, the guys over at Awesome Toy have started work on an all-new bootleg style sofubi, taking on Kenner’s infamous “Loch Ness” Stretch Serpent! Easily the most obscure and hard to obtain figure from the iconic Stretch Armstrong line – with recentContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Awesome Toy’s bootleg Stretch Serpent sofubi teased…”

MAN-E-NEWS// New Mecha Zag sofubi in the Gargamel 2015 Lucky Bags…

Having only dropped in the West just yesterday, we’re already starting to see some of the Gargamel Lucky Bag contents filtering through into social media, the biggest surprise so far coming in the form of an all-new Mecha Zag! Revealed here by Super7 owner Brian Flynn, this blank, mixed part figure features the standard bodyContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// New Mecha Zag sofubi in the Gargamel 2015 Lucky Bags…”

MAN-E-NEWS// DeathCat Toys’ resin finger puppet prototypes from DuboseArt…

Originally teased here and here over the past couple of months, DeathCat Toys‘ new finger puppet-style figures have just been realised in resin courtesy of DuboseArt! Designed by DeathCat’s Johan Ulrich and sculpted by KtoKto, the pair – Oni Mira and the as-yet-untitled masked character – have been heavily inspired by Bikkuriman and the classic Ma-Ba ZombiesContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// DeathCat Toys’ resin finger puppet prototypes from DuboseArt…”