MAN-E-NEWS// Shonside x Goccodo’s “Astro Cat Rider” sofubi/resin figure revealed…

Originally teased right here a few days back, dream collaboration – the “Astro Cat Rider” from Goccodo and Shonside – has just been revealed in full! As previously assumed, the gorgeous look figure is indeed a mash-up of both artist’s toys, featuring a soft vinyl “Astro Unkotsu” body and dome with a resin cast “CatContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Shonside x Goccodo’s “Astro Cat Rider” sofubi/resin figure revealed…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Mock Bat sofubi micro-run from Kenth Toy Works x Paul Kaiju…

Man of the moment, Kenth Toy Works, has just revealed that he’s teamed up with Paul Kaiju for a limited run of Mock Bat sofubi! Easily one of the most eye catching painted runs of the 6″ beast we’ve seen so far, the stunning figure has been cast up in an undislcosed color soft vinyl, coming withContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Mock Bat sofubi micro-run from Kenth Toy Works x Paul Kaiju…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The BLObPUS x Skullmark “Galaxy Commander” one-offs…

BLObPUS is proud to announce details of his finally lottery sale for 2015, this time around taking on the full line-up of Skullmark‘s Galaxy Commander sofubi for a run of one-off customs! Featuring all 7 of the original series, each 9″ soft vinyl figure has been treated to unique metallic and neon sprays complete withContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The BLObPUS x Skullmark “Galaxy Commander” one-offs…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Dark Side” Strong Smell Cyclops sofubi from Goccodo…

Having seen exclusive releases at both Superfestival and Designer Con over the past couple of months, the awesome “Strong Smell Cyclops” from Goccodo will finally be available worldwide this weekend in an all-new “Dark Side” colorway! Created in celebration of The Force Awakens touching down in cinemas this week, this Darth Vader-inspired edition has beenContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Dark Side” Strong Smell Cyclops sofubi from Goccodo…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Toyful exclusive “Snow” REAL UAMOU sofubi…

Coming just in time for the New Year, Uamou have teamed up with Toyful for a special “Snow” version of the highly popular REAL UAMOU sofubi! Treated to a beautiful gold, silver and blue gradient finish over white vinyl courtesy of master painter Goto-san, the 9″ tall figure is currently available in super-limited quantities throughContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Toyful exclusive “Snow” REAL UAMOU sofubi…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Angel Abby exclusive “Angel UFO and Abbihel Pilot” sofubi from P.P.Pudding…

The guys over at Hong Kong-based toy retailer Angel Abby are pleased to announce that they’ve secured an exclusive version of P.P.Pudding‘s Angel UFO and Abbihel Pilot sofubi set! Produced in a stunning light pink and orange soft vinyl and treated to contrasting light blue, gold, pink and black sprays, the figure – standing atContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Angel Abby exclusive “Angel UFO and Abbihel Pilot” sofubi from P.P.Pudding…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Elegab’s December Lottery sales…

We’re halfway through yet another month in the world of toys and that can mean only one thing… a fresh batch of Elegab lottery sales! Opting to focus on all-new creation “Garekius”, two different versions of the 8″ tall, building-infused dino are up for grabs; a “Yellow”, coming in a vivid yellow vinyl with the artist’s signature metallic spraysContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Elegab’s December Lottery sales…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The one-off custom “Biter Fish” sofubi from Candie Bolton…

Having only debuted at DCon ’15 just a few weeks back, Paul Kaiju‘s latest must-have creation, the Biter Fish, has been treated to it’s very first third-party custom courtesy of Candie Bolton! Coming in at around 6″ tall and 9″ long, the beautifully sculpted piece has been given a similarly impressive paint app, coming withContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The one-off custom “Biter Fish” sofubi from Candie Bolton…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Sanseido exclusive “Book Uamou” sofubi…

“After many adventures it can be sometimes refreshing to delve into a stack of books, turning over pages at an increasing rate and be immersed in a world you could have never imagined. Meet Book Uamou!” Yep, yet more from Uamou this week, as the guys proudly present their latest collaboration with specialty book shop Sanseido,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Sanseido exclusive “Book Uamou” sofubi…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Convict exclusive “B-Movie Monster” sofubi from Siccaluna…

Bowing to the request of fans, Japanese lifestyle retailer Convict are proud to offer up their exclusive version of Siccaluna’s B-Movie Monster set! Featuring “Frank”, “Kong”, “Spaceman” and “Mummy”, the KO Universal Monsters stand at around 8″-9″ tall each, coming with articulation in both the arms and neck. Produced in what appears to be a lavenderContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Convict exclusive “B-Movie Monster” sofubi from Siccaluna…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Freezer Burnt” Killer Krampus from Obsessed Panda x Krotpong…

It’s been a long while since we last saw Krotpong‘s Killer Krampus sofubi, so it came with great pleasure to find that Obsessed Panda has been hard at work on a special “Freezer Burnt” micro-run that’ll be up for grabs later on today! Standing at around 8″ tall and featuring both chained beating stick andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Freezer Burnt” Killer Krampus from Obsessed Panda x Krotpong…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Cheezy Moon” Oozeball sofubi from The Disarticulators x Rampage Toys…

The Disarticulators have revealed that they will be teaming up with long time collaborator Rampage Toys for the release of the FINAL squeaky blank Oozeball… the “Cheezy Moon” edition! Having seen over 20 releases across 9 different colorways throughout the past 12 months since it’s debut, the balls designer – our very own editor, Tru:TekContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Cheezy Moon” Oozeball sofubi from The Disarticulators x Rampage Toys…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Fake Spectreman #6 sofubi from Awesome Toy…

Originally teased in vinyl test-shot form back in September, the latest Fake Spectreman figure (#6) from Awesome Toy will finally be touching down later this month! With the ongoing series based on pachi (bootleg) renditions of P Productions’ classic tokusatsu character “Spectreman”, this new version have been inspired by a little known Brazilian comic, featuring an altogether more angularContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Fake Spectreman #6 sofubi from Awesome Toy…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Mastodon Tank” sofubi from Science Patrol…

Originally teased here way back in August, the newly titled “Mastodon Tank” sofubi from Science Patrol will finally make it’s debut online this week! Taking a brief sidestep from the usual youkai and dungeon monsters, the beautifully realised piece has been inspired by both Metal Slug and Dominion Tank Police, featuring a simple chibi-style design that comes inContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Mastodon Tank” sofubi from Science Patrol…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Angel Abby exclusive “Clear half Galaxy” Uamou sofubi…

The guys over at Hong Kong-based retailer Angel Abby are proud to reveal that they’ve secured a special run of “Clear Half Galaxy” Uamou sofubi! Standing at around 3″ tall, the adorable 2-part figure has been produced in a crystal clear soft vinyl this time around, coming with a gorgeous split-magenta galaxy paint app courtesyContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Angel Abby exclusive “Clear half Galaxy” Uamou sofubi…”

MAN-E-NEWS// BlackBook Toy x Kenth Toy Works’ “Hologram” EVIL MC sofubi for Toy Soul…

BlackBook Toy have revealed that they’ve teamed up with none other than Kenth Toy Works for a special “Hologram” run of custom Evil MC sofubi! Based on a recurring character seen in many of English’s paintings, the sinister-looking fast food anti-mascot has been produced in a white soft vinyl this time around, coming with a crazy hologram-likeContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// BlackBook Toy x Kenth Toy Works’ “Hologram” EVIL MC sofubi for Toy Soul…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Green Ghoul” Evil Demon sofubi from Bukimi Blasters…

Shigeo Endo over at Bukimi Blasters comes with the latest version of his ever popular Evil Demon sofubi, the stunning “Green Ghoul” edition! Standing at around 5.5″ tall and featuring 5 points of articulation, the neo kaiju beast has been produced in a Japanese soft vinyl, coming complete with a swathe of metallic sprays, either red,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Green Ghoul” Evil Demon sofubi from Bukimi Blasters…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Plaseebo’s 10th Anniversary “Plaseebo Mummy #3″…

Continuing his 10th Anniversary celebrations this week, Bob Conge of Plaseebo fame comes with the third instalment in his Plaseebo Mummy series! Standing at around 7″ tall, the creepy figure has been cast in a gorgeous blue glow-in-the-dark vinyl, coming with a detail hugging purple wash, blue glass inset eyes, an internal, motion activated LED unit and authentic aged bandages.Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Plaseebo’s 10th Anniversary “Plaseebo Mummy #3″…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Kaiju Legion exclusive “Christmas” Micro Eyezon sofubi from Max Toy Co…

One of Max Toy Company‘s most popular characters, the Micro Eyezon, has just been available in a Christmas-themed colorway exclusively for retailer Kaiju Legion! Molded in glow-in-the-dark vinyl and treated to green, gold and silver sprays with red hand brushed detailing, the mutant spud has been limited to an edition of just 7 pieces this timeContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Kaiju Legion exclusive “Christmas” Micro Eyezon sofubi from Max Toy Co…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Daniel Yu x Unbox Industries’ “Jiangshi Acolyte” vinyl figure teased…

Dan Willet over at Unbox Industries has revealed that he’ll be teaming up with Daniel Yu to bring the highly talented artist’s “Jiangshi Acolyte” (Hopping Vampire) figure to vinyl! Having seen numerous releases in resin over the past year as a 3″ tall mini, it would appear from the above image of the hand thatContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Daniel Yu x Unbox Industries’ “Jiangshi Acolyte” vinyl figure teased…”