MAN-E-NEWS// The Medicom exclusive “Nannou” sofubi from Delta Vinyl…

Releasing at Mandarake‘s Siryosei Expo a couple of weeks back, the debut sofubi from promising newcomers Delta Vinyl – fun looking Nannou – has just received its first worldwide release as a Medicom Toy exclusive! Standing at around 6.5″ tall and coming with 4 points of articulation, the beast has been produced in a GID softContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Medicom exclusive “Nannou” sofubi from Delta Vinyl…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Zinkeshi” Zinewolf sofubi from Hateball…

Born out of his love for M.U.S.C.L.E and custom mini figures, Justin Jewett over at Hateball has prepared a very special toy release, the “Zinkeshi” Zinewolf sofubi! Produced in the classic keshi gomu flesh-tone, the 8″ tall soft vinyl figure – complete with a magnetically attached mask (not pictured) – comes packed with an all-newContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Zinkeshi” Zinewolf sofubi from Hateball…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Medicom exclusive “Requiemer of Sun and Death” sofubi from GEEK!..

Having debuted at Mandarake‘s Siryosei Expo a few weeks back, the jaw-dropping “Requiemer of Sun and Death” from GEEK! has finally seen it’s first general release this week as a Medicom Toy exclusive! Designed by GEEK! and sculpted by Pico Pico, the figure – inspired by the Aztec’s”Xolotl” stone motif – stands at a gargantuanContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Medicom exclusive “Requiemer of Sun and Death” sofubi from GEEK!..”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Legion of Doom sofubi from Medicom Toy…

Nearing the end of yet another month in the world of toys can mean only one thing- a whole host of new Medicom Toy exclusives! Once again offering up way more than we could ever feature in one day, we’ll instead be giving you guys the lowdown on the best releases throughout the rest of theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Legion of Doom sofubi from Medicom Toy…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Cheap Toy” one-off sofubi from Bukimi Blasters…

Shigeo Endo over at Bukimi Blasters is proud to announce the arrival of his latest one-off “Cheap Toy” sale! Featuring a total of 8 completely unique custom figures, each come with a number of mixed vinyl from both “Evil Demon” and “Bukimi Kun” releases, including clear, blue, pink and yellow blanks, hand painted parts and headsContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Cheap Toy” one-off sofubi from Bukimi Blasters…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Zollmen’s Fancy Train 2 sofubi preorder…

Originally debuting back in September of last year, Zollmen‘s creepy-cute Fancy Train sofubi minis have returned for their second colorway! Featuring a total of 3 different sets alongside the main engine/driver figure, each come complete with 2 miniaturised Fancy Toy characters and an unpainted, interlocking carriage to house them in. Priced at just 5,200yen ($44) for the train and 7,800yenContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Zollmen’s Fancy Train 2 sofubi preorder…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Disarticulators x Rampage Toys’ “Galactic Teleportation: Wave 2” Oozeball sofubi announced…

Originally making an appearance at Superfestival 68 back in April, The Disarticulators are proud to reveal that a second wave of “Galactic Teleportation” Oozeballs from Rampage Toys will be dropping soon! Produced in a squishy clear matt soft vinyl, the Tru:Tek-designed, Zectron-sculpted “squeaky toy” has been treated to a mesmerising mix of pink and gold sprays with neon greenContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Disarticulators x Rampage Toys’ “Galactic Teleportation: Wave 2” Oozeball sofubi announced…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Underworld Toy x Maruyama Gangu “RED SKULL” sofubi…

Up and coming sofubi producers Underworld Toy are proud to unveil their debut release, the Maruyama Gangu “Red Skull”! Utilising the moulds from Tenyo’s 1970’s “Skull” figure, the 4″ tall piece has been reproduced by Underworld complete with articulated jaw, coming painted in a mix of sprays and washes to resemble Captain America’s arch-nemesis, Red Skull. LimitedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Underworld Toy x Maruyama Gangu “RED SKULL” sofubi…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Orange Lava” Rose Vampire sofubi from Super7…

“The Rose Vampire, defender of the Earth once again rises from underground, like a vein of molten lava burning deep within the planet’s core…” Super7 are proud to reveal that Josh Herbolsheimer’s  Rose Vampire sofubi is set to return next week in a gorgeous “Orange Lava” colorway! Cast in Super7’s signature translucent orange vinyl andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Orange Lava” Rose Vampire sofubi from Super7…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Elegab’s May lottery sales…

Yep, it’s already that time of the month again… time for the latest round of Elegab lottery sales! Offering up a total of 3 different figures this time around – school monster “Gakkon”, produced in a black vinyl with metallic sprays, tornado beast “Tatumakira”, coming cast in a clear green vinyl with pink, blue and yellow sprays,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Elegab’s May lottery sales…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Clear with Guts” Errants sofubi from UhOh Toys…

Aaron Arel over at UhOh Toys is proud to reveal that he’ll have a fresh batch of “Clear with Guts” Errants sofubi up for grabs later this week! Featuring all 3 2.5″ tall designs; a scientist owl, a cowboy bull and a space faring lizard, the adorable 2 part figures have been produced in a clear soft vinylContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Clear with Guts” Errants sofubi from UhOh Toys…”

MAN-E-NEWS// New Jinmen-jū (Human-faced Beast) sofubi from Uzumark…

Elusive sofubi producers Uzumark are proud to reveal that their highly sought after Jinmen-jū (Human-faced Beast) figure will be returning for a limited online release very soon! Featuring 2 new colorways this time around; black with a red rub and tan with green and purple sprays, the pair both feature an as-yet-unrevealed new skull sculpt thatContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// New Jinmen-jū (Human-faced Beast) sofubi from Uzumark…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Woebegone Mamilla sofubi from Psycho Scimitar…

Originally revealed as a finished clay sculpt back way back in December of last year, Alex Gavryushenko over at Brooklyn based toy and apparel brand Psycho Scimitar is proud to reveal that his awesome debut sofubi is fianlly read for production! Entitled “Woebegone Mamilla” (the miserable nipple!) or Woebi for short, the crazy looking aquatic kaiju stands at around 7″-8″ tall,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Woebegone Mamilla sofubi from Psycho Scimitar…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Loch Ness Monster “1st Painted Edition” sofubi from Awesome Toy…

Hot on the heals of the limited “Gree Ness Vs. Ness Solo” Design Fiesta 41 release over the weekend, the guys over at Awesome Toy are proud to reveal that their Loch Ness Monster sofubi is now finally available in it’s first official painted colorway! Inspired by easily the most obscure and hard to obtain figureContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Loch Ness Monster “1st Painted Edition” sofubi from Awesome Toy…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Galaxy People’s Design Fiesta 41 leftover sale…

Following a huge showing at Design Fiesta 41 over the weekend, Japan-based artist Brian Bunting is proud to reveal that he has just loaded the Galaxy People online store with a whole host of leftover figures! Featuring the previously revealed Drexyl, Skreel and Traag micro-runs, these have been joined by a total of 4 one-offContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Galaxy People’s Design Fiesta 41 leftover sale…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Splurrt’s unpainted “Pantone 7733” sale…

Bowing to the constant requests of fans, Splurrt has revealed that he’ll be offering up a trio of blank figures in his online store this weekend! Featuring the Usir and Evolved Beast Diggler alongside the new Walking Cadaver (pictured below), all 3 figures have been produced in an unpainted “army man” green (Pantone 7733) soft vinylContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Splurrt’s unpainted “Pantone 7733” sale…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Design Fiesta 41 exclusive Mixed-Part Gnaw-X sofubi from Rampage Toys…

Hot on the heels of the “Glow Version” Kesagake posted earlier in the week, Jon Malmstedt over at Rampage Toys has just revealed another run of figures he’ll have up for grabs at Design Fiesta 41 this weekend, the Mixed-Part Gnaw-X’s! Taken from Rampage Toys x Skull Head Butt’s recent monster collaboration, the 8.5″ beast features Plaseebo‘sContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Design Fiesta 41 exclusive Mixed-Part Gnaw-X sofubi from Rampage Toys…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Awesome Toy x Slave One’s “FAKE BARON Vs. Duo Gero” Battle Packs announced…

Originally announced back in January, the first release in Awesome Toy‘s FAKE BARON Battle Pack series – FAKE BARON Vs. Duo Gero – is finally set for release this week! For those that missed our original post, the guys kindly share a little background about the project… “Imagine Fake Baron is a real tv show, wherebyContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Awesome Toy x Slave One’s “FAKE BARON Vs. Duo Gero” Battle Packs announced…”

MAN-E-NEWS// New “Evil Demon” micro-runs from Bukimi Blasters…

Shigeo Endo over at Bukimi Blasters has been hard at work preparing a total of 4 new Evil Demon micro-runs for release this weekend! Produced in a mix of bright green, black and clear soft vinyl, the 5.5″ tall figures have each been treated to a number of metallic neon sprays, coming complete with either handContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// New “Evil Demon” micro-runs from Bukimi Blasters…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Berserker” Vulkira vinyl figure from Full Blown Ink…

Eric Smith over at Full Blown Ink is proud to reveal that his debut production toy “Vulkira” is set to drop in an all-new “Berserker” colorway this weekend! Born out of a love of giant Japanese robots, the stunning, fully articulated figure borrows elements from the likes of the Shogun Warriors and Jumbo Machinders, albeit compacted down to aContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Berserker” Vulkira vinyl figure from Full Blown Ink…”