MAN-E-NEWS// The Four Boob Boz Wangler vinyl figure from Cupco…

Infamous for his unique hand stitched creatures and super-creepy busts, felt artist Cupco is proud to present his first foray into vinyl with the release of the Four Boob Boz Wangler! Based on his signature uddered dog character, Cupco will be celebrating the Wangler’s launch with a custom show at the Grasshut featuring some ofContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Four Boob Boz Wangler vinyl figure from Cupco…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Kasutori x Rumble Monsters Zofbie at Rotofugi…

The guys over at premier designer toy outlet Rotofugi have just revealed that they will be receiving a very limited batch of Kasutori’s highly sought Zofbie figures! Standing at an impressive 10″ tall, the zombie sofubis will be coming in red and blue editions, both painted by the mighty Rumble Monsters. Priced at $160 each,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Kasutori x Rumble Monsters Zofbie at Rotofugi…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Clear Vision Mk2 / Edition C – Custom Resin/Vinyl Mini Munny from Cris Rose…

Hot off the heels of his recent Personal Trimentional Viewer drop, Cris Rose proudly presents the latest Clear Vision Mk2, Edition C. Coming with a completely re-sculpted resin head, these customs are based on Kidrobot’s 4″ Mini Munny vinyl figure, and retain all their original articulation. Packed with a big lens up front that has been coveredContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Clear Vision Mk2 / Edition C – Custom Resin/Vinyl Mini Munny from Cris Rose…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The neon “Starpets” from Killer J x Rampage Toys…

In between his busy schedule of creating new pieces for both Studio Uamou and the upcoming “Pandemonium” custom show (find out more here), Jon Malmstedt of Rampage Toys has managed to cram in yet another awesome collaboration, this time with Japan’s Killer J! Jon has painted up 4 of the artist’s “Starpet” sofubi, that haveContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The neon “Starpets” from Killer J x Rampage Toys…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Dave” sofubi from Cometdebris x Sun-Min x David Horvath…

Cometdebris is proud to reveal the release of the latest incarnation of Dave, a design by Uglydoll creators Sun-Min and David Horvath.  Produced in Japan by intheyellow, and hand painted by Koji Harmon at Cometdebris headquarters in Tokyo, the beautifully realised sofubi has been cast in blue vinyl, coming with metallic purple, black, and bright yellow sprays.Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Dave” sofubi from Cometdebris x Sun-Min x David Horvath…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Fonzo vinyl figure from Gary Ham x Freak Store…

Venezuelan designer toy outlet Freak Store are proud to present their very first vinyl release, Fonzo, designed by none-other than Gary Ham. Based on the store’s owners French bulldog, the adorable character has since gone on to become the face of the store- and now you have the chance to own him! With a standardContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Fonzo vinyl figure from Gary Ham x Freak Store…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Thanos BOOTLEG from Lamour Supreme…

Lamour Supreme has revealed the latest editions of the highly sought after BOOTLEG kaiju, this time inspired by Marvel’s Mad Titan, Thanos! Produced by Adfunture and hand sprayed by Lamour in Thanos’ signature gold, blue and purple colour scheme, the figure is set to drop in Sweeden at some point this week… no exact newsContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Thanos BOOTLEG from Lamour Supreme…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Rampage Toys’ Wild Cat Ugly Unicorns and Buffalo Manotaur for ‘Pandemonium’…

Fresh from his appearance at Design Fiesta a couple of weeks back, Jon over at Rampage Toys has once again been preparing another breathtaking batch of customs, this time for the upcoming Pandemonium “Land Animal” themed show at the prestigious One Up shop in Akihabara (Tokyo). So far Jon has revealed 4 pieces that will beContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Rampage Toys’ Wild Cat Ugly Unicorns and Buffalo Manotaur for ‘Pandemonium’…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Melt Wizard custom series from Blurble x Monsterarm…

Blurble is proud to present his latest custom series, the amazing Melt Wizards! In a collaborative effort with Monsterarm (Honkeylips to his Instagram follower!), the set of 4 custom Munnys have been given Monsterarm’s signature “melt” makeover, whilst Blurble was on hand to paint the 4.5″ tall figures up with the usual Toxic Kaiju flair.Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Melt Wizard custom series from Blurble x Monsterarm…”

MAN-E-NEWS// America Depress from Ron English x Kidrobot Black…

Teased a couple of weeks back, Ron English‘s collaboration with Kidrobot’s Black off-shoot, “America Depress” has finally been revealed in all its glory. Based on a painting English did way back at the beginning of the financial crisis (check our original post for a look), the monumental 12″ vinyl figure has been limited to justContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// America Depress from Ron English x Kidrobot Black…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “We Eat Friends” Dude custom from JC Rivera…

Chicago based artist JC Rivera is never one to rest on his laurels, once again presenting yet another stunning piece, the “We Eat Friends” custom Dude! One of the first we’ve seen since the deluge of pieces created for Dudebox‘s launch party, “We Eat Friends” has to rank as one of the best yet onContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “We Eat Friends” Dude custom from JC Rivera…”

MAN-E-NEWS// “Toy Lords of Chinatown” figures on the new Super Sucklord store…

Following the massive success of the “Toy Lords of Chinatown” episode 3 screening last Saturday, the Sucklord has finally put the featured figures up on the newly opened Super Sucklord store. Including the classic style Sucktrooper bootleg that we featured last week, the latest version of the SUCKLORD 600 is also available in an editionContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// “Toy Lords of Chinatown” figures on the new Super Sucklord store…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Yum Yum London’s winning character set…

After nearly 2 years in the making, Beth and Jonny of Yum Yum London are proud to reveal the five figures that will be making up there first toy release! Originally asking readers of the Yum Yum blog to decide which characters were to be chosen back in 2010, Zombie, Cactus, Hotdog, Popcorn and GrannyContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Yum Yum London’s winning character set…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The exclusive Minty Fresh Uamou from Ayako Takagi…

Taking a quick look over at Minty Fresh this morning, we found an awesome exclusive that had gone under our radar… the Minty Fresh Uamous from Ayako Takagi! Standing at 3″ tall, the clear rotocast vinyl piece comes filled with fake mint leaves and is available in either Regular and Happy editions. Priced at just €27,50Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The exclusive Minty Fresh Uamou from Ayako Takagi…”

MAN-E-NEWS// “Pierced” vinyl figure from Parra x Kidrobot…

“As he pierces her with brutal force.” Inspired by the melodramatic cover art of romance novels and based on his original silkscreen artwork, Dutch artist Parra has joined forces with Kidrobot to produce “Pierced”, a 10″ tall vinyl sculpture that has no front or back, telling a different story from every angle! Using his signature post-Pop imagery and highly saturated coloursContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// “Pierced” vinyl figure from Parra x Kidrobot…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Wooden Bender vinyl figure from Kidrobot…

“Obsoletely fabulous.” “Futurama’s Wooden Bender 6-inch vinyl figure is here and officially downgraded! Complete with removable red woodpecker and “technology-free” stumpy head and body, Wooden Bender is 6 inches tall and designed with the Kidrobot aesthetic twist, making this primitive vinyl ‘bot feisty and termite-free.” -Kidrobot press Kidrobot return to cult IP Futurama with their latestContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Wooden Bender vinyl figure from Kidrobot…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The DIY Zukie from Alison Perez…

After a year in the making Alison Perez‘ DIY Zukie is finally upon us, and boy was it worth the wait! As one of the selected members of the press to receive the first batch, we’re glad to reveal that the quality is quite simply stunning. Standing at around 4″ tall, the blank figure fitsContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The DIY Zukie from Alison Perez…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Restless Soul” Wyger custom from JC Rivera…

The ultra talented JC Rivera graces us with yet another awesome custom, the “Restless Soul” Wyger. Staying true to the Sam Flores design, Rivera has kept the iconic hands and face intact, whilst adding wings, hoofed feet and a beautiful horned skull mask in a way only he knows how. Painted in the muted bone-equeContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Restless Soul” Wyger custom from JC Rivera…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Mini 10-Doh! Series One from Squid Kids Ink…

Originally previewed back at last month’s Wondercon, Squid Kids Ink are proud to officially announce their first blind-boxed series, Mini 10-Doh! Scaling the much loved 10-Doh! NES styled cartridge down to a dinky 3.5″, the first series is set to feature designs by Andrew Wilson, Doktor A, Jerome Lu, Jesse Hernandez, Kozik, Kwestone, Luke Chueh,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Mini 10-Doh! Series One from Squid Kids Ink…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Cream-Filled Foster-O from Super7…

“What is black and white and black all over? A penguin in a tuxedo? A Stormtrooper on checkerboard dance floor? Why its everybody’s favorite living cookie, Foster! Foster is back for a snack all dressed up like his favorite cream-filled, crunchy cookie sandwich!” After a slight pause in their usually busy release schedule, Super7 areContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Cream-Filled Foster-O from Super7…”