The highly talented Hellopike has just been revealed as the latest artist to take on Toysbian‘s popular “San Jiao Mo” sofubi! Standing at around 9″ tall and featuring 5 points of articulation, the unique, pyramid-headed mound of muscle has been produced in what appears to be a glow-in-the-dark soft vinyl this time around, coming withContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “San Jiao Mo” micro-run from Hellopike x Toysbian…”
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MAN-E-NEWS// Cop A Squat’s “Fumetsu” sofubi revealed…
Following months of painstaking development, Adam Saul over at Cop A Squat Toys has just unveiled his latest sofubi in-full… presenting the awesome Fumetsu! Heavily inspired by vintage toys such as Astro-Mu 5 – a series we’ll be taking a closer look at later on today – the line is set to feature a totalContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Cop A Squat’s “Fumetsu” sofubi revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Galaxy People’s “Cephalopod” vehicle revealed…
Japan-based sofubi producer Brian Bunting has just revealed that he will be expanding his Galaxy People line with its very first vehicle soon… presenting the Cephalopod! Created for use with the standard 4.5″ tall GP figures, the stunning squid-like contraption appears to come in 2 parts, featuring a compatible 1″ hole in the top thatContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Galaxy People’s “Cephalopod” vehicle revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The debut sofubi from Myth Toys…
Kicking things off as they mean to go on, elusive new sofubi producer Myth Toys have been debuting their first ever figure this weekend with a huge custom show at the 3rd International Hong Kong Tattoo Convention! Whilst little is known about the as-yet-untitled piece, it would appear that the figure draws inspiration from both Japanese mythology and tattoos,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The debut sofubi from Myth Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Clutter’s NYCC ’15 exclusive “Magical” Iron Meat SFB from RESTORE…
Continuing the tradition of previous years, Clutter Magazine are proud to reveal that they’ve teamed up with RESTORE to offer up a special NYCC ’15 exclusive release… presenting the “Magical” Iron Meat SFB! Said to be the friend of the previously released “Neo Japan”, the lumbering cyborg – originally realised in garage kit form – hasContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Clutter’s NYCC ’15 exclusive “Magical” Iron Meat SFB from RESTORE…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Super7’s NYCC ’15 line-up revealed in-full…
Hot on the heals of our look at the “Firecracker” Wing Kong yesterday, the guys over at Super7 have just revealed the full list of toys that’ll be joining the beast exclusively at NYCC ’15 next week! Featuring new releases from the Masters of the Universe line, ReAction Figures and S7’s extensive line-up of sofubi, personal highlights includeContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Super7’s NYCC ’15 line-up revealed in-full…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Electric Uncle” Marshmallow Uncle custom from Plaseebo…
Bob Conge of Plaseebo is proud to reveal that he will be taking part in Angel Abby and Blackseed‘s upcoming Marshmallow Uncle Group Show next week, coming with the rather sweet looking entry you see above! Dubbed “Electric Uncle”, the Stay Puft inspired custom figure has been produced in a GID vinyl, coming with redContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Electric Uncle” Marshmallow Uncle custom from Plaseebo…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Autumn” Koningu sofubi from Ummikko…
With the cold and dark of Autumn finally setting in, Monkey3000 over at Ummikko is looking to brighten up your weekend with a special “Koningu” release! Standing at around 5.5″ tall and featuring 3 points of articulation, the classically styled Kong has been cast in a glorious green soft vinyl this time around, coming with a numberContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Autumn” Koningu sofubi from Ummikko…”
MAN-E-NEWS// New “Gogamejira”, “Geriraponchi” and “Glutamine” sofubi from Anraku Ansaku x Medicom Toy…
With both “Pokopon the Raccoon” (たぬきのぽこぽん) and “Panda/PanFutoshi Ron” (パンダのぱん太ロン) now finally up for grabs, Medicom Toy have wasted no time in revealing the next wave of Anraku Ansaku sofubi, taking on another round of classic figures classic in a trio of new colorways! Joining the previously released “Blue” and “Green” editions, the towering 11″ tall”Gogamejira” hasContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// New “Gogamejira”, “Geriraponchi” and “Glutamine” sofubi from Anraku Ansaku x Medicom Toy…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Mai Nagamoto x Rampage Toys’ custom “Cyclops Dinos” sofubi set…
Whilst most of the stock that went up as part of Rampage Toys‘ latest sale has quickly sold out, there is one little gem that still remains, the gorgeous custom “Cyclops Dinos” set from Mai Nagamoto that you see above! Known for her toy work with both T9G and Uamou and of course for her recentlyContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Mai Nagamoto x Rampage Toys’ custom “Cyclops Dinos” sofubi set…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Milky Way” Mr Melty figures from Buff Monster…
Graffiti artist-come-toy designer Buff Monster is proud to reveal that his Mr Melty figure will be making a return this week in a special “Milky Way” colorway! As with the previous release back in June, the figure – up for grabs in “Standard”, “Zombie” and “Two-Faced” variants – features a black resin cast body with aContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Milky Way” Mr Melty figures from Buff Monster…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Science Patrol’s post-Superfestival 69 sale…
Japan-based sofubi producer Science Patrol has just unleashed a whole host of goodies leftover from last weekend’s Superfestival 69! Featuring a slew of figures both old and new, personal highlights include the pictured Hooded Jinmenken, “Bronze” Obakekoban, “Orange” Monochochin, “Electric Bubble” Slime Adjudicator, “Kamen Rider” Elemental Archmage and uber-cute “Metal Sensation” Beakie. Priced between justContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Science Patrol’s post-Superfestival 69 sale…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Hinomaru-ya exclusive “Requiemer of Sun and Death” sofubi from GEEK!
Japanese retailer Hinomaru-ya are proud to reveal that they’ve teamed up with GEEK! for an exclusive version of the hugely popular “Requiemer of Sun and Death” sofubi! Designed by GEEK! and sculpted by Pico Pico, the figure, inspired by the Aztec’s”Xolotl” stone motif, stands at a gargantuan 12″ tall, coming cast in what appears to beContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Hinomaru-ya exclusive “Requiemer of Sun and Death” sofubi from GEEK!”
MAN-E-NEWS// Secretoy’s “Tauro” Cinema Monster head revealed…
Yet more from the Secretoy imprint today as owner Splurrt reveals that an all-new “Tauro” head for the Cinema Monster has just made it into wax ahead of full soft vinyl production! Presumably based on Ray Harryhausen’s “Minoton” from cult monster flick “Sinbad and the Eye of the Tiger”, the beautifully sculpted bull is sureContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Secretoy’s “Tauro” Cinema Monster head revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Lost Kaws” one-off custom from Plaseebo…
Bob Conge aka Plaseebo kindly shares details of his latest custom release, the rather aptly titled Lost Kaws! A one-of-a-kind mash-up of Kaws‘ “Astroboy” vinyl figure with a hand cast resin Plaseebo skull, the figure has been treated to additional “bone” sculpting, coming complete with simple white and black sprays that leave the original figure’sContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Lost Kaws” one-off custom from Plaseebo…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The MVH x Secretoy “Fire and Ice” Cinema Monster sofubi…
Following a secret release from Paul Kaiju last month, Rich Montanari Jr over at Mutant Vinyl Hardcore has just revealed that he’s the latest artist to take on Secretoy‘s highly sought after Cinema Monster sofubi! Standing at around 10″ tall and featuring 5 points of articulation, the loving tribute to Ray Harryhausen’s “Cyclops” has beenContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The MVH x Secretoy “Fire and Ice” Cinema Monster sofubi…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The first edition “Kanzler Arschloch” sofubi from Krotpong…
After months of agonising waiting, we can finally reveal that Krotpong‘s Kanzler Arschloch sofubi will be seeing his first release later on today! Designed and sculpted by Krotpong as a companion to his Homunculord minis, the towering figure stands at around 14″ tall, coming with articulation in the arms, waist and head. Produced in a GID softContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The first edition “Kanzler Arschloch” sofubi from Krotpong…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Elegab’s September lottery sales…
We’re coming to the end of 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 his latest – and in our eyes greatest! – figure “Hyouga King”, two different versions of the 8″ tall, 3-headed mammoth are up forContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Elegab’s September lottery sales…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Innocent and Core” sofubi from Mai Nagamoto…
As usual, Superfestival 69 played host to a wide variety of new sofubi toys and artists over the weekend, including the debut of a very special figure set from newcomer Mai Nagamoto… the adorable Innocent (怪獣/Monster) and Core (子供/Child)! Featuring similar elements to many of the wave of cute sofubi around at the moment –Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Innocent and Core” sofubi from Mai Nagamoto…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Integrity exclusive “Black Heksen” sofubi from Monster Worship…
Originally created exclusively for punk band Integrity‘s recent Baltimore gig, the latest version of Dwid Hellion’s “Black Heksen” sofubi is now up for grabs in the Monster Worship store! Standing at around 7″ tall and featuring 8 points of articulation, the Hellion-designed, MW-produced figure has been cast in a fiery yellow vinyl, coming complete withContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Integrity exclusive “Black Heksen” sofubi from Monster Worship…”
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