Originally teased right here a few months back, the long awaited “Strong Smell Cyclops” from Goccodo and Restore finally made its debut at Superfestival 69 yesterday! Whilst still very little is known about the figure at present, it would appear that the impressive piece was designed by Goccodo loosely based on his recurring “Unkotsu” character,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Goccodo x Restore’s “Strong Smell Cyclops” sofubi revealed…”
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MAN-E-NEWS// Rampage Toys’ first online “Hag DX” release announced…
Debuting – and instantly selling out – at Superfestival 69 over the weekend, the “Hag-DX” sofubi from Rampage Toys is set for its first online release later this week! Featuring Mutant Vinyl Hardcore‘s signature DX body along with Rampage’s new Madball-style “Hag” head, the 8.5″ tall figure appears to have been produced in a deepContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Rampage Toys’ first online “Hag DX” release announced…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Mixed Parts” Mole Man sofubi from Bukimi Blasters…
Keeping up the momentum with his latest figure, Shigeo Endo over at Bukimi Blasters is proud to reveal that a special “Mixed Parts” Mole Man is now up for grabs online! Featuring orange cast legs and head, green arms and a milky white body, the Japanese soft vinyl “Psycho Monster” comes complete with minimal smoky lightContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Mixed Parts” Mole Man sofubi from Bukimi Blasters…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Zhang Sheng’s “Mimi Monster” sofubi revealed…
Toy collector-come-designer Zhang Sheng has just unveiled his debut sofubi, the awesome Mimi Monster! Whilst little information has been given about the figure at present, it would appear that the slimy cyclops features a simple 2-part design that would suggest sizing to be around 3″-6″. Pictured above in a variety of unpainted test-shot colors, we’llContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Zhang Sheng’s “Mimi Monster” sofubi revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Roughneck:7’s “Heragrado” sofubi revealed in-full…
Originally teased as a finished clay prototype a couple of months back, the newly titled “Heragrado” sofubi from Roughneck.7 has finally been revealed in vinyl form! Continuing their renaissance in classically styled kaiju, Roughneck’s latest figure dwarfs the previously released Demushiron, Yabkyrie and Jabara at around 14″ tall (TBC), coming complete with 9 points of articulation that can be manipulated toContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Roughneck:7’s “Heragrado” sofubi revealed in-full…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “GID” and “Clear” Human Centipede 3 sofubi from Secret Base x Cure…
Originally debuting alongside the Japanese release in cinemas just a few weeks back, the officially licensed Human Centipede 3 sofubi from Secret Base and Cure has returned for it’s second outing! Depicting one of the many, many unfortunate prisoners that make up the 250+ strong centipede line depicted in the depraved flick, the little guy – positionedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “GID” and “Clear” Human Centipede 3 sofubi from Secret Base x Cure…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Magical Design x Teddy Maker sofubi revealed…
As if his own previously revealed exclusives for Superfestival 69 weren’t enough (check them here if you haven’t already), sofubi producer Algangu will also play host to the debut sofubi from Teddy Maker – dubbed “Tibe” – at the event too! A collaboration with bespoke Japanese jewellers Magical Design, the mini-mid sized figure appears to beContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Magical Design x Teddy Maker sofubi revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Deuce Point Zero” Unchiman sofubi from Fig-Lab x Paul Kaiju…
Datadub over at Fig-Lab is proud to reveal that his signature “Glitter Bomb” colorways are set to continue come Superfestival 69 this weekend, as he presents his latest collaboration with Paul Kaiju… the “Deuce Point Zero” Unchiman! A whole 9″ of glitter-infused poo kaiju, these must-have figures have been cast in the same “raspberry” andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Deuce Point Zero” Unchiman sofubi from Fig-Lab x Paul Kaiju…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Superfestival 69 exclusive “Grim Purple Haze” SkullWing sofubi from Astro Zombies…
Funnyara over at legendary Japanese toy retainer Astro Zombies is proud to reveal that the highly sought after “Skull Wing” sofubi will return for Superfestival 69 over the weekend in an all-new “Grim Purple Haze” colorway! Standing at around 4.5″ tall and featuring articulation in the neck, shoulders and waist, the classic fight-style figure has beenContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Superfestival 69 exclusive “Grim Purple Haze” SkullWing sofubi from Astro Zombies…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The SLAVExONE x Awesome Toy “Loch Ness Monster” painted run announced…
Following the success of their FAKE BARON Battle Set a couple of months back, Awesome Toy have once again teamed up with SLAVExONE for a special painted run of Loch Ness Monster sofubi! Inspired by easily the most obscure and hard to obtain figure from the iconic Stretch Armstrong line – the Stretch Serpent – theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The SLAVExONE x Awesome Toy “Loch Ness Monster” painted run announced…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “001 Code Name Mr.Sam” sofubi from Algangu…
Sofubi producer Algangu has just revealed a rather mysterious new toy he’ll be debuting at Superfestival 69 this weekend, presenting 001 Code Name Mr.Sam! Whilst we have very little information to go on at present, it appears that the figure – a Japanese spy of sorts – comes in at around mid-size, featuring articulation in theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “001 Code Name Mr.Sam” sofubi from Algangu…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Devils Head Productions’ “Apalala” sofubi prototype teased…
“The ‘Ta fang hsi-yu chi’ by Hsuan-tsang (a Chinese scholar who wrote about India) tells the story of Apalala. Kasyapa Buddha was a man with the power to control the weather. He did so by controlling the evil dragons that possessed the power to bring storms. In return for his good will in controlling theseContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Devils Head Productions’ “Apalala” sofubi prototype teased…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Funny Man” YouZha micro-run from D-Lux x Kearjun…
Hot on the heals of yesterday’s “Dante’s Inferno” one-off from Plaseebo, fellow sofubi customiser D-Lux has just revealed that he’s the latest artist to take on Kearjun‘s YouZha, proudly presenting the “Funny Man” micro-run! Standing at around 8″ tall and featuring 5 points of articulation, the loving tribute to Fulci’s cult horror flick Zombi hasContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Funny Man” YouZha micro-run from D-Lux x Kearjun…”
MAN-E-NEWS// UkyDaydreamer’s “Queen Alice” sofubi test shot revealed…
Teased here in wax prototype form just a couple of weeks back, the “Nekomimi” sofubi from Uky Daydreamer– now dubbed “Queen Alice” – has just been revealed as a finished vinyl test shot! Taking on a more lifelike aesthetic than previous Uky figures, the sleek looking feline protagonist does manage to retain some of the subtleContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// UkyDaydreamer’s “Queen Alice” sofubi test shot revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Dante’s Inferno” YouZha custom from Plaseebo…
Bob Conge aka Plaseebo is proud to reveal that he’ll be unleashing a number of one-off customs over the next few months based on Kearjun‘s highly popular YouZha vinyl figure, the first coming in the form of the “Dante’s Inferno” piece you see above! Standing at around 8″ tall and featuring 5 points of articulation,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Dante’s Inferno” YouZha custom from Plaseebo…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The one-off “Yadokai” resin/sofubi prototype from SLAVExONE x UnaffiliatedSJ…
Whilst we still have some way to go until we see the latest evolution of Gero – Yadokai – in vinyl, artist SLAVExONE is giving fans a chance at picking one up early in resin prototype form! Featuring the standard vinyl Gero body, Yadokai has been fitted with an all-new head designed and sculpted byContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The one-off “Yadokai” resin/sofubi prototype from SLAVExONE x UnaffiliatedSJ…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Yamomark’s “Chinpira” [BLObPUS Paint Ver]…
BLObPUS has let loose on yet another Yamomark figure for his latest open-run release, proudly presenting the Chinpira [BLObPUS Paint Ver]! Produced in the now-standard GID soft vinyl, the impressive 9″ tall figure has been treated to the artist’s signature metallic and black accented sprays. Available to preorder now until Sunday, September 27th for just 8,800yen ($73)Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Yamomark’s “Chinpira” [BLObPUS Paint Ver]…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Pink” Uninco sofubi from Max Toy Co…
Max Toy Co are proud to reveal that their “Uninco” Monster Boogie sofubi has returned in a gorgeous “Pink” colorway! Designed and sculpted by none other than Pico Pico, the adorable little unicorn monster stands at around 3″ tall and features articulation in the neck. Produced in an eye-catching light pink soft vinyl this timeContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Pink” Uninco sofubi from Max Toy Co…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Hooded Jinmenken” sofubi from Science Patrol…
Science Patrol is the latest artist to interpret the infamous “Human Face Dog” of Japanese urban legend, proudly presenting the Hooded Jinmenken sofubi minis! A ingenious mash-up of SP’s Trunkie and Elemental Mage figures, the super-cute canines appear to have been cast in a black soft vinyl for their first release, coming in a choiceContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Hooded Jinmenken” sofubi from Science Patrol…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Secretoy’s Kraken-inspired “Cinema Monster” prototype revealed…
Splurrt of Secretoy has just revealed that he’s been working on a follow-up to his hugely popular Cinema Monster kaiju! As with the original, the second beast has once again been inspired by the golden age of monster flicks, this time taking on one of Ray Harry Hausen’s most iconic characters, the Kraken from 1981 epicContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Secretoy’s Kraken-inspired “Cinema Monster” prototype revealed…”
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