MAN-E-NEWS// The Mummy YouZha with Sarcophagus from Plaseebo x Kearjun…

Bob Conge aka Plaseebo is proud to present second in a series of one of a kind customs based on Chinese artist Kerjun’s debut vinyl figure, the Mummy YouZha with Sarcophagus! Standing at around 8″ tall and coming with 5 points of articulation, the gruesome looking zombie has been wrapped in Plaeebo’s signature mummy cloth, coming completeContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Mummy YouZha with Sarcophagus from Plaseebo x Kearjun…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Bear Death God” vinyl figure from Akashik Records…

Originally featured right here just a couple of weeks back, the debut figure from Akashik Records’ Soft Vinyl Toys (ARSVT) – “Bear Death God” – has just made it’s way onto Kickstarter! Designed and sculpted by California-based artist Dave Linares, the 6″ tall beast draws inspiration from right across sofubi and neo kaiju, featuring a beautifully textured, 2-headedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Bear Death God” vinyl figure from Akashik Records…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Haunted Whale Tiamat” and “Keitosu” sofubi from Anraku Ansaku…

Continuing their onslaught of releases over the past few months, the elusive Anraku Ansaku has once again teamed up with Medicom Toy for the launch of 2 all-new figures, Haunted Whale Tiamat and Keitosu! Standing at around 9″ tall each, these stunning sea dwelling kaiju have been produced in contrasting milky and green soft vinyl, coming completeContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Haunted Whale Tiamat” and “Keitosu” sofubi from Anraku Ansaku…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The DCon ’15 exclusive “Blood Worm” Cestoda sofubi from Miscreation Toys…

Miscreation Toys‘ Jeremi Rimel has just revealed that his gargantuan “Cestoda” sofubi will be making an appearance at DCon ’15 this month as part of a special “Blood Worm” painted micro-run! Designed by Jeremi, digitally sculpted by iamscumbag and produced in a Japanese soft vinyl courtesy of Toy Art Gallery, the huge figure stands at anContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The DCon ’15 exclusive “Blood Worm” Cestoda sofubi from Miscreation Toys…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Paul Kaiju’s “S.T.E.A.M” Unchiman sofubi at Fig-X…

Datadub has teamed up with paint master Goto-san for a special run of Paul Kaiju‘s Unchiman in a glorious “S.T.E.A.M” colorway! Sprayed in a gorgeous mix of steampunk-inspired copper, silver and gold sprays with black accents, the stunning 9″ tall soft vinyl figure comes complete with matching Morning Man finger puppet omake. Currently available inContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Paul Kaiju’s “S.T.E.A.M” Unchiman sofubi at Fig-X…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Splurrt at DCon ’15: Part 1…

Splurrt has just unveiled the first round of exclusives he’ll be bringing along to DCon ’15 in just a couple weeks time! Joining 2 micro runs of the Evolved Diggler in GID vinyl, plus one-off customs of the hugely popular “Walking Cadaver”, the sofubi artist has revealed that a number of new figures are setContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Splurrt at DCon ’15: Part 1…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The DCon ’15 exclusive “Ear Hat” Exotic Short Hair Cupcake sofubi from Refreshment Toy…

The guys over at Pop Soda and Refreshment Toy have unveiled a number of exclusives they’ll have up for grabs at DCon ’15 later this month, but there was one that caught our eye in particular, the adorable  “Ear Hat” Exotic Short Hair Cupcake! Standing at around 3″ tall, the gorgeous 2-part cupcake cats haveContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The DCon ’15 exclusive “Ear Hat” Exotic Short Hair Cupcake sofubi from Refreshment Toy…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The 2nd Ringo Raccoon sofubi mini from Max Toy Co…

Originally debuting way back in March at the Osaka Soft Expo, the adorable Ringo Raccoon from Max Toy Co has finally returned for his second colorway! Designed and sculpted by PicoPico, the little rodent stands at around 2.75″ tall and 3″ long, featuring articulation in both the neck and tail. Produced in a brown vinylContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The 2nd Ringo Raccoon sofubi mini from Max Toy Co…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Angel Abby exclusive “Cyber Future Techno Loader” sofubi from Ilu Ilu…

Hot on the heads of the recently revealed Medicom Toy colorways, Hong Kong-based retailer Angel Abby are proud to reveal that they’ve secured another 2 versions of Ilu Ilu’s highly sought after “Cyber Future Techno Loader” sofubi! Heavily inspired by the likes of Transformers and Micronauts, the stunning 6″ tall figure – dubbed Commander Victor (orange)Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Angel Abby exclusive “Cyber Future Techno Loader” sofubi from Ilu Ilu…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The DCon ’15 exclusive “Fumetsu” and “Semi Korosiya” sofubi from Cop A Squat Toys…

Originally unveiled right here early last month, the long-awaited “Fumetsu” sofubi from Cop A Squat Toys will be making its debut at Designer Con ’15 in just a couple of weeks time! Heavily inspired by vintage toys such as Astro-Mu 5, the line features  a total of 4 “trans-human” characters spread across 2 sets; Erewhon/VingeContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The DCon ’15 exclusive “Fumetsu” and “Semi Korosiya” sofubi from Cop A Squat Toys…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The DCon ’15 exclusive “Salary Diggs” sofubi from Rampage Toys…

Jon Malmstedt over at Rampage Toys has revealed that he’ll be resurrecting Splurrt‘s highly underrated “Evolved Diggler” sofubi for a special mash-up release just in time for Designer Con ’15! Dubbed the “Salary Diggs”, these stunning figures feature the suited body of Skull Head Butt‘s “They Live” with the hands and head of the cycloptic,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The DCon ’15 exclusive “Salary Diggs” sofubi from Rampage Toys…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Rotten Fruit” YouZha micro-run from Blurble x Kearjun…

Whilst versions of Kearjun‘s latest vinyl figure “Goodon” have been cropping up over the past couple of weeks, Blurble has returned to the artist’s debut toy “YouZha” for a special “Rotten Fruit” micro-run! Standing at around 9″ tall and featuring articulation in the head, arms and legs, the Zombi-inspired figure has been produced in aContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Rotten Fruit” YouZha micro-run from Blurble x Kearjun…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Kesagake’s Revenge ” Kaibutsuya sofubi from Rampage Toys…

First teased here just a couple of weeks back, we can now reveal the latest figure from Rampage Toys‘ ongoing Kaibutsuya (Giant Monster Animal Shop) series – dubbed Kesagake’s Revenge – in full! Whilst the original Kesagake was based on the infamous Sankebetsu Brown Bear of Hokkaido Higuma – who was subsequently killed after the worst bear attack inContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Kesagake’s Revenge ” Kaibutsuya sofubi from Rampage Toys…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Gorgoloid X Mechavirus custom Ammonaito sofubi micro-run…

Following the success of his “Necro” release late last year, Gorgoloid has once again teamed up with MechaVirus for another run of custom Ammonaitos! Featuring the sea dwelling beast in a white Japanese soft vinyl this time around, each 9.5cm x 25cm figure has been treated to a selection of one-off Monster Kolor sprays and hand paintedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Gorgoloid X Mechavirus custom Ammonaito sofubi micro-run…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Monster Tank sofubi set from Sun Guts…

Taking a leaf out of Ilu Ilu’s book with their recent “Cyber Future Techno Loader” release, sofubi producers Sun Guts have just revealed that they will have a similar mini “Monster Tank” set ready for release at Design Fiesta 42 later this month! Consisting of 3 articulated minis – 2 tanks and a rocket launcherContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Monster Tank sofubi set from Sun Guts…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Kenth Toy Works’ custom Naminori Kaijin Oron for Clutter’s “Nihonsei” group show…

Kenth Toy Works are proud to reveal that their collaboration with SIX F – Naminori Kaijin Oron – will be featuring as a one-off custom in Clutter Gallery‘s “Nihonsei” (Made in Japan) group show later this month! Standing at a lofty 8.6″ tall with a 10″ sharkboard accessory, the driftwood and coral infused surfer dude hasContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Kenth Toy Works’ custom Naminori Kaijin Oron for Clutter’s “Nihonsei” group show…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Bear Death God” vinyl figure from Akashik (ARSVT)…

California-based artist Dave Linares over at Akashik Records’ Soft Vinyl Toys (ARSVT for short!) is proud to introduce his first ever vinyl figure, the awesome Bear Death God! Drawing inspiration from right across sofubi and neo kaiju, the mid-large size figure features a beautifully textured, 2-headed design akin to Skull Head Butt’s Demon Cyclops figure,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Bear Death God” vinyl figure from Akashik (ARSVT)…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Pico Pico’s “Large Bodhisattiva” Rinne sofubi from Pico Pico…

Hot on the heals of his recent work on GEEK!’s Requiemer of Sun and Death plus his own self produced toy “Chikidon”, artist PicoPico has just unveiled yet another figure inspired by ancient tribal art, the stunning Rinne! Designed and sculpted by the artist with prototyping duties handed over to Dream Rocket’s Yajima Junichi, the livingContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Pico Pico’s “Large Bodhisattiva” Rinne sofubi from Pico Pico…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Comet Debris’ custom “Garak” sofubi for DCon ’15…

Comet Debris‘ Koji Harmon has revealed that he’ll be customising a batch of his “Garak” Suns of Brodarr sofubi for release at Designer Con later this month! Featuring the standard 5.5″ SoB body, the Gravy Toys produced figure has been treated to an all-new frog/kappa head and arm courtesy of Harmon, coming cast in aContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Comet Debris’ custom “Garak” sofubi for DCon ’15…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The new “NutiPati” vinyl figure from Purple Toys x Unbox Industries…

Releasing in super-limited numbers earlier in the year, the super-creepy “NutiPati” vinyl figure from Purple Toys and Unbox Industries is set to return for a special joint release at Designer Con ’15 and online this month! Whilst we don’t have any specific information to go on at present, it would appear that the peanut deityContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The new “NutiPati” vinyl figure from Purple Toys x Unbox Industries…”