Elegab has just revealed that his latest kaiju creation, the natural disaster monster “Tatsumakira” will be making it’s debut at the Osaka Soft Expo this weekend! Consisting of lightning bolts for arms, legs resembling tidal waves and a tornado torso/head – complete with awesome flying cow and hose detailing – the 8” tall figure hasContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Elegab’s “Tatsumakira” sofubi at the Osaka Soft Expo…”
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MAN-E-NEWS// The big scale “Beastman Omega” sofubi from Dream Rocket x GEEK!..
Previously released as a 3.5” mini through One-Up, Dream Rocket’s awesome Beastman Omega sofubi has been blown up for a big scale release just in time for the Osaka Soft Expo! Co-produced alongside GEEK!, the gargantuan figure stands nearly 4 times the size of the original at 12” tall, now coming with articulation in bothContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The big scale “Beastman Omega” sofubi from Dream Rocket x GEEK!..”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Glitter Bomb” Finger Five sets from Fig-Lab…
Whilst the “Glitter Bomb” Unchiman has unfortunately long since sold out (check him out here), Datadub over at Fig-Lab is proud to reveal that his Finger Five sofubi finger puppets have received the same sparkly treatment! Featuring a total of 5 figures based on iconic characters from Paul Kaiju, Lamour Supreme, Matt Doughty, Sucklord and MonstreContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Glitter Bomb” Finger Five sets from Fig-Lab…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Super7’s Astro-Mu 5 sofubi minis revealed…
A reboot that’s been almost 8 years in the making, Nakajima’s iconic sofubi line Astro-Mu 5 will once again see the light of day this week courtesy of Super7! A huge inspiration for some of the most highly sought after sofubi around at the moment – Paul Kaiju’s Mr REE and Ilu Ilu’s Tokio Supernova inContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Super7’s Astro-Mu 5 sofubi minis revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// New “Space Convoy” sculpts from Star Case revealed…
Japanese Star Wars fan site and retailer Star Case have just revealed that their hilarious bootleg sofubi line “Space Convoy” is set to return with two all new characters soon! With just the head sculpts unveiled so far – one of which has been shamelessly based on the Tusken Raiders – we can only assume that they’llContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// New “Space Convoy” sculpts from Star Case revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Jesse Narens’ Mossy Kappa and Stegoforest Rider sofubi on IndieGoGo…
Artist Jesse Narens is turning to crowd-funding site IndieGoGo to aid with the production of his latest sofubi creations, the Mossy Kappa and Stego-Rider! A follow-up to the artist’s popular Stegoforest and Acorn Warrior, the pair have been sculpted by Beth Graves under Jesse’s supervision; the Mossy Kappa created as another standalone piece, whilst the Stego-Rider coming scaled and posedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Jesse Narens’ Mossy Kappa and Stegoforest Rider sofubi on IndieGoGo…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Medicom Toy exclusive Cosmegira from Yamomark…
Yamomark have teamed up with Medicom Toy for an exclusive version of their latest kaiju, the mighty Cosmegira! Standing at around 9″ tall, the epic “space caterpillar monster” has been cast in a dark brown vinyl for the release, complete with subtle metallic sprays and hand painted detailing. Currently available to Japanese customers through the Medicom Toy storeContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Medicom Toy exclusive Cosmegira from Yamomark…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Scum Hunter 3 sofubi from Star Case…
Star Case have revealed that their Boba Fett inspired Star Convoy sofubi, Scum Hunter, will be returning for a third edition later this month! Whilst we’re still having trouble working out exactly what the release will entail, it appears the figure will be offered up in a similar garage-kit fashion as most SC figures eventually see, comingContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Scum Hunter 3 sofubi from Star Case…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Awesome Toy x Medicom Toy’s Fake Spectreman sofubi…
Wasting no time since the launch of their debut sofubi Fake Baron in March, the guys over at Awesome Toy have once again teamed up with Medicom Toy for another pachi-style release… Fake Spectreman! Offering up 2 different bootleg takes on the classic tokusatu character; a traditional version in red/yellow, complete with blood sucking monster companion-omake Bakura,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Awesome Toy x Medicom Toy’s Fake Spectreman sofubi…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Yamomark’s Cosmegira kaiju overseas release…
Having debuted at Superfestival a couple of weeks back, Yamomark have finally made the first run of their latest kaiju, Cosmegira, available to overseas customers! Standing at around 9″ tall, the epic “space caterpillar monster” has been cast in a vintage yellow for the release, complete with red, orange, metallic green and black sprays. CurrentlyContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Yamomark’s Cosmegira kaiju overseas release…”
MAJOR SITE ANNOUNCEMENT: Change-over to MAN-E-TOYS.com next Monday (30.01.12)…
We mentioned a couple of weeks back that we’ve been planning some major changes to the site since our shift in focus towards the art toy scene, and today we can finally reveal what those are going to be… First off, the name change. As from Monday (January 30th) the Tru:Teknology Files will be knownContinue reading “MAJOR SITE ANNOUNCEMENT: Change-over to MAN-E-TOYS.com next Monday (30.01.12)…”
Red & black Rebel Ink vinyl toys from Secret-Base x SuperFest 58…
Released at TOYSHOW in Japan earlier this month (January 9th), Secret Base’s latest collaboration with Usugrow, the Rebel Ink figure, is now available to all who couldn’t attend the event. Coming in an exclusive red and black colourway, the 4″ tall vinyl toy can be purchased either through phone order (03-3403-8188), or via the online storeContinue reading “Red & black Rebel Ink vinyl toys from Secret-Base x SuperFest 58…”
THUG/SH Stormhammer vinyl toy from Unison Lab…
Chillean designer toy house Unison Lab has just revealed details of the second release in their THUG series, the THUG/SH Stormhammer “vehicle of extreme conflict”. Designed to be riden by Unison Lab’s THUG-GY 01 figure (available seperately), the 8″ tall figure has two points of articulation, comes with detachable drill, hammer, and robot hands, andContinue reading “THUG/SH Stormhammer vinyl toy from Unison Lab…”
Custom Gold Unchartered Drake vinyl toy from ESCToy…
Just revealed by the guys over at ESCToy, the latest incarnation of their Unchartered Drake figure is set to drop next week on the ESCToy store here. Coming in a super limited custom gold paint job, the 7.5″ tall vinyl figure’s price point and edition size are still to be confirmed. Keep an eye onContinue reading “Custom Gold Unchartered Drake vinyl toy from ESCToy…”
January toy releases from Paul Kaiju announced…
Featured in our toy round-up last week, Paul Kaiju’s “Red Eye” Boss Carrion finally touches down this Saturday (January 14th, undisclosed time) alongside a swathe of other new releases. The long awaited Poison Touch and Seagool “Swamp Gas” variant complete the line up of production toys this month, whilst five one-of-a-kind custom painted Boss CarrionsContinue reading “January toy releases from Paul Kaiju announced…”
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