Having had continued success with their debut “Ion Men” sofubi, the team behind Any Old Ion (AOI) Toys have started work on a follow-up release, the “Bullet Agate” and “Emme Power” Roller Derby Girls! Born out of a love for the hugely popular high-impact sport – and as a nod to the powerful women whoContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Any Old Ion’s “Bullet Agate” and “Emme Power” sofubi prototypes revealed…”
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MAN-E-NEWS// Plaseebo at MOAH’s “The Art of Toy” show…
Bob Conge aka Plaseebo is proud to introduce to pieces that he’ll have on display at MOAH‘s upcoming “The Art of Toy” show this weekend! First up, we have the ingeniously titled “After Hieronymus Bosch” (top). A one of a kind custom that’s been hand cast by Plaseebo in resin, this ode to Bosch’s fantastical paintContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Plaseebo at MOAH’s “The Art of Toy” show…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Joseph Harmon x Toy Art Gallery’s “Wolf Thing Bat Mother” sofubi revealed…
Joseph Harmon has been working closely with Toy Art Gallery on a number of new vinyl toys recently, the first to be revealed coming in the form of the wonderfully strange Wolf Thing Bat Mother! Whilst very little is known about the figure at present, it would appear that the clever totem-style design stands atContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Joseph Harmon x Toy Art Gallery’s “Wolf Thing Bat Mother” sofubi revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// New “Iron Monkey II”, “Dentetsu-Jin” and “Roly Poly the Bomb” sofubi from Kikkake…
After a brief hiatus, Kikkake make a welcome return this week with a whole slew of new items for their online store! Featuring a maraca holding “Dentetsu-Jin” in metallic blue for 4,500yen ($37), plus 2 new “Roly Poly The Bomb” figures, also priced at 4,500yen ($37), these are to be joined by the latest iterationContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// New “Iron Monkey II”, “Dentetsu-Jin” and “Roly Poly the Bomb” sofubi from Kikkake…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Mirock Toy’s new sofubi test pulls revealed…
Mirock Toy have just unveiled not one, not two, but a whopping total of five new figures that have just made the transition into vinyl! Offering up a slightly more traditional aesthetic than their usual mecha-infused Dr Mirock figures, the set take on an idol-like quality, featuring a mix of Buddhas, monks and even Mirock’sContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Mirock Toy’s new sofubi test pulls revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Rainbow” Nei sofubi micro-run from Candie Bolton…
Artist Candie Bolton has taken on Baketan’s new “Nei” sofubi for her latest painted run release! Produced in a beige soft vinyl, the 4.5″ tall figures have been treated to a swathe of beautiful rainbow Monster Kolor sprays, coming complete with some wonderfully ornate brushed gouache detailing and a protective clear coat. Limited to anContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Rainbow” Nei sofubi micro-run from Candie Bolton…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Wonderfestival exclusive “Iron Meat” sofubi from Restore…
After numerous teasers and reveals over the past few months, Restore have finally unveiled the first fully painted version of their latest figure, “Iron Meat”, in-full! Said to be the friend of the previously released “Neo Japan”, the lumbering cyborg – originally realised in garage kit form – has been reimagined by RESTORE’s Abe Junnokai, standingContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Wonderfestival exclusive “Iron Meat” sofubi from Restore…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Mirock Toy’s “Emerald Mountain Dragon” overseas sale…
Mirock Toy have just unveiled their latest release currently available for overseas order, the “Emerald Mountain Dragon” sets! Offering up a total of 4 different purchasing options this time around, we have – (starting bottom left) Mirocloneputar and Sanntennou for $70, Dr Mirock OG-AT with Mirock Attack tank for $80, Mirock Hontai, Kurama Houshi and NottorijyakiContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Mirock Toy’s “Emerald Mountain Dragon” overseas sale…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Little Chop Design’s “Cheshire Cat” sofubi at Blackbook Toy…
Nigo over at Blackbook Toy is proud to reveal that he’s secured a limited supply of Little Chop Design‘s officially licensed Cheshire Cat sofubi! Taken from Disney’s classic interpretation of Lewis Carol’s Alice in Wonderland, the piece – originally released through the now defunct Span of Sunset over 10 years ago – has been sculptedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Little Chop Design’s “Cheshire Cat” sofubi at Blackbook Toy…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Glow Sets” Galaxy People sofubi preorder…
Following a slew of requests from fans, Japan-based artist Brian Bunting has just unleashed all 6 Galaxy People figures in an unpainted glow-in-the-dark vinyl! Standing at around 4.5″ each and featuring inset dolls eyes and chest embellishments, the guys are currently available through a number of different purchasing options; the “Heroes” set, featuring Helios, theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Glow Sets” Galaxy People sofubi preorder…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Medicom Toy exclusive “Ultimate Saikobi” sofubi from Max Toy Co…
Yep, yet more news from Max Toy Co today, as we bring word of a Medicom Toy exclusive run of their latest sofubi, Ultimate Saikobi! An upscaled version of the previously released Saikobi “Monster Boogie” mini, the Suzuki Works-designed figure has been sculpted by Pico Pico in his signature half-mecha style, coming in a little underContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Medicom Toy exclusive “Ultimate Saikobi” sofubi from Max Toy Co…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Angel Abby exclusive “Kingyo Zaurus” sofubi from Yamomark…
Angel Abby have once again teamed up with Yamomark, this time around for an exclusive version of Kingyo Zaurus! Produced in a light pink soft vinyl and adorned with Hawaiian-style blue, black, yellow and silver sprays, the kaiju blowfish will be touching down in the Angel Abby store this coming Saturday, July 11th at midnight JapanContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Angel Abby exclusive “Kingyo Zaurus” sofubi from Yamomark…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Red” Kaiju Axron sofubi from Max Toy Co…
Max Toy Co‘s Mark Nagata is proud to reveal that their Kaiju Axron sofubi has returned in a new “Red” colorway! Standing at around 10″ tall and featuring 4 points of articulation, the raging dino has been produced in a flesh tone soft vinyl this time around, coming complete with a mix of red, black,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Red” Kaiju Axron sofubi from Max Toy Co…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Skinner’s “Not At Comic Con” sale announced…
Taking a break from the madness that is SDCC this year, legendary artist Skinner will instead be holding a huge online this week for his ever growing legion of fans! Set to feature a number of new prints and t-shirts, the “I’m not going to comic con” sale will also include not one, but twoContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Skinner’s “Not At Comic Con” sale announced…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The SDCC ’15 exclusive “Clyde” Sackhead sofubi from Brandt Peters x MVH…
Teased here just a couple of days back, we can now bring you full release details for the SDCC ’15 exclusive “Clyde” Sackhead sofubi from Brandt Peters and Mutant Vinyl Hardcore! Designed by Brandt and sculpted by MVH’s Rich Montanari Jr, the new halloween-infused head fits perfectly on the standard DX body. Limited to just 2Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The SDCC ’15 exclusive “Clyde” Sackhead sofubi from Brandt Peters x MVH…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Baketan’s Mac II-inspired sofubi revealed in-full…
Originally teased here early last month, the as yet untitled vintage computer-style sofubi from Baketan has just been revealed in its first painted colorway! Heavily inspired by Apple’s iconic Macintosh II computer, the adorable slab of retro tech comes complete with vintage-style buttons, switches, cartridge slots and even – in a nod to previous BaketanContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Baketan’s Mac II-inspired sofubi revealed in-full…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Wonderfestival exclusive “Hag-Ball” sofubi from Rampage Toys…
Briefly mentioned in our coverage of the “Clash of the Titans” show a couple of weeks back, we can now reveal that Rampage Toys‘ “Hag-Ball” sofubi will be making its debut at the upcoming Wonderfestival Summer ’15 show! Originally created for Skull Head Butt’s “X” figure, the Skeletor inspired piece – designed and sculpted byContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Wonderfestival exclusive “Hag-Ball” sofubi from Rampage Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Medicom Toy exclusive “Gogamejira” re-release from Anraku Ansaku…
Celebrating 10 years since its first release, the elusive Anraku Ansaku are proud to reveal that their grail-like “Gogamejira” is set for re-release this month in not one, but two Medicom Toy exclusive coloways! Standing at a lofty 11″ tall and featuring 6 points of articulation, the beautifully realised beast has been produce in both blue andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Medicom Toy exclusive “Gogamejira” re-release from Anraku Ansaku…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Ugly Club “Round 2” from Rampage Toys…
With the first round of Ugly Club membership being snapped up almost instantly back in April, Jon Malmstedt over at Rampage Toys has decided to offer up a few more slots to those that missed out! Featuring two different tiers of entry, Basic and Premium, both give access to exclusive UU sofubi releases, as well asContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Ugly Club “Round 2” from Rampage Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Voodoo” Gnaw-X sofubi from Plaseebo…
Bob Conge aka Plaseebo is proud to present the latest one-off custom based on his GNAW-X figure, “Voodoo” #6! Taken from Rampage Toys x Skull Head Butt’s huge collaboration from last year, the 8″ beast features Plaseebo‘s Gnaw head sculpt on top of SHB’s standard “X” body. Jointly produced by Rampage Toys’ Jon Malmtsedt and Marmit, the softContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Voodoo” Gnaw-X sofubi from Plaseebo…”
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