“Rhaal is monster born from our own ignorance, an amphibious Water Elemental Guardian of Gaia rising against the human’s attacks in their respected geographic territories. The Rhaal have become deformed and delirious from our toxic waste, pollution, and the over fishing of the waters. They are retaliating with prejudice and fury. We have provoked aContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Kaiju Rhaal Wave 5 from Gorgoloid…”
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MAN-E-NEWS// Splurrt’s “Cinema Monster” kaiju sculpt revealed…
Joe Merrill aka Splurrt has just unveiled his latest creation poised for vinyl production soon, the absolutely stunning Cinema Monster! Drawing inspiration from the golden age of monster flicks, including Ray Harryhausen’s classic Cyclops (pictured behind!) and the 2-headed beast that graces the iconic cover of the 1968 Famous Monsters of Filmland yearbook, the figure isContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Splurrt’s “Cinema Monster” kaiju sculpt revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Ummikko’s Medicom exclusive Koningu sofubi revealed…
With a sell-out debut release tucked firmly under his belt, Monkey 3000 over at Ummikko has just revealed a Medicom exclusive version of his Koningu sofubi! Due to go on sale through Medicom later this month (overseas sales are still to be confirmed), the 5.5″ figure has been cast in a flesh coloured soft vinylContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Ummikko’s Medicom exclusive Koningu sofubi revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Mechavirus x Plaseebo Skulloctopus from Outer Space micro run…
Plaseebo is pleased to announce another collaboration with one of his favourite customisers, Todd Robertson aka Mechavirus! For this offering Todd has infected the clear vinyl Plaseebo Skulloctopus From Outer Space with his “Mecha Virus”, utilising a mix of styrene, aves sculpt, electronics, doll eyes, and other found materials to masterfully craft an original edition of 6Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Mechavirus x Plaseebo Skulloctopus from Outer Space micro run…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Color Me Blank” Semi Korosiya release from Cop A Squat Toys…
In a rare move for Adam Saul over at Cop A Squat Toys, the artist has decided to bow to the constant requests of fans and offer up a very limited batch of unpainted Semi Korosiyas! Standing at around 8″ tall and coming with 3 points of articulation, the C.A.S.T designed, Chauskoskis sculpted kaiju isContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Color Me Blank” Semi Korosiya release from Cop A Squat Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Unpainted Glow” Toxigon from Mutant Vinyl Hardcore…
After over a year since it’s initial reveal, the first release of Toxigon from Mutant Vinyl Hardcore is finally upon us! The first 100% brand new, hand sculpted figure from MVH since the DX back in 2011, the incredible figure draws inspiration from classic kaiju right through to cult b-movie horror, looking, in MVH’s words,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Unpainted Glow” Toxigon from Mutant Vinyl Hardcore…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Grizlli Atom’s “The Ancient Ones” WIP revealed…
Reaching even further back in time for his latest round of sofubi under the Gnosis monicker, Grizlli Atom has just unveiled a WIP look at the follow-up to the Old Ones… the Ancient Ones! Featuring a total of 3 new designs, the paperclay-style sculpts have been inspired by a unique mix of ancient Aztec culture, Miura’s vintageContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Grizlli Atom’s “The Ancient Ones” WIP revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The C.A.S.T x D-Lux Semi-Korosiya micro-run…
Adam Saul over at Cop A Squat Toys is proud to reveal that he’s teamed up with custom painter D-Lux for the latest run of Semi Korosiya! Cast up in a gorgeous creamsicle orange soft vinyl this time around, the 8″ kaiju has been treated to an eye-catching mix of tiffany blue and metallic pink directional spraysContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The C.A.S.T x D-Lux Semi-Korosiya micro-run…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Pabst Blue Ribbon inspired Geros from KFHC x SLAVExONE…
Hot off the heals of D-Lux‘s Gero micro-run over the weekend (a couple of which can still be found right here), Kentucky Fried Hardcore have been revealed as the latest to take on SLAVExONE‘s cycloptic neo-kaiju creature! Cast in what appears to be a bright red soft vinyl this time around, the 6.5″ tall figureContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Pabst Blue Ribbon inspired Geros from KFHC x SLAVExONE…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Devilman” NapNapNap resin figures from C.A.S.T…
Adam Saul over at Cop A Squat Toys has just revealed that he will be dropping his latest batch of NapNapNap figures in-store today (5/16) at 7pm EST! Paying tribute to Devilman this time around, the 5″ tall Nag inspired figures have been cast in a faithful light blue resin, complete with black, dark blue andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Devilman” NapNapNap resin figures from C.A.S.T…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Paul Kaiju’s Dark Blue Mockbat raffle details…
Continuing his onslaught of releases this year, the mighty Paul Kaiju has just revealed details for this weekend’s “Dark Blue” Mockbat raffle! What has got to be one of the most eye catching painted runs of the 6″ beast so far, the figure has been cast up in a dark blue soft vinyl, coming with anContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Paul Kaiju’s Dark Blue Mockbat raffle details…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Kaiju Oculis: Diadem micro-run from Gorgoloid…
“Kaiju Oculis is a mysterious meteor monster who crashed to the earth with violent impact, disrupting the balance of the ecosystem. Rising from the impact zone, Oculis began absorbing local flora and fauna to create the matter which is its body. As Oculis intakes more nutrients, it’s body becomes increasingly larger. The monster leaves aContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Kaiju Oculis: Diadem micro-run from Gorgoloid…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “White Marble” Figment sofubi from Brendan Monroe…
After what has seemed like an age since its last outing, Brendan Monroe‘s Figment sofubi sculpture has finally received a new “White Marble” colourway! Based on the artist’s recurring character of the same name, the 11.5″ tall figure was moulded directly from a small original wood sculpture, coming cast in an elegant marbled white and lightContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “White Marble” Figment sofubi from Brendan Monroe…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The D-Lux x SLAVExONE Gero micro run revealed…
Joining Splurrt‘s “Arctic” Geros (full details here) as part of SLAVExONE‘s May Madness releases, D-Lux has just been revealed as the latest artist to take on the crazy looking cycloptic beastie! Once again limited to a micro-run of just 6 figures, the 6.5″ tall Gero has been cast in a gorgeous Tiffany-blue soft vinyl, coming withContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The D-Lux x SLAVExONE Gero micro run revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Koningu sofubi from Ummikko…
Originally teased way back in February in unpainted green and flesh test shot colours, the debut sofubi from Ummikko (Monkey 3000), entitled “Koningu”, will finally be up for grabs next week! Sticking with the artist’s reoccurring primate theme, the wonderfully realised figure appears to draw from a number of different influences, including vintage sofubi, Hirota Saigansho’s GorillaContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Koningu sofubi from Ummikko…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Splurrt x SLAVExONE “Artic” Geros revealed…
Following in the recent footsteps of both Guumon and Blurble, Splurrt is the latest to take on SLAVExONE‘s neo-kaiju beastie, proudly presenting the “Artic” Geros! Cast in a white soft vinyl, the 6.5″ figures have been decked out in Splurrt’s signature mix of icy blue, silver and black sprays. Edition size, pricing and an exactContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Splurrt x SLAVExONE “Artic” Geros revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// New Mushroom People mini resin kaiju from Gorgoloid…
Fresh from last week’s Kaiju Koseki debut, Barry Allen aka Gorgoloid has wasted no time in preparing yet another release, proudly presenting the third wave of Mushroom People! Created as homage to one of the artist’s all time favourite sources of inspiration, Matango, and out of a general interest in mycology mythology, the mini mushroom kaiju stand atContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// New Mushroom People mini resin kaiju from Gorgoloid…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Permafrost” Shub Zeroth from Metacrypt x Diski One…
“Cold is not the word. This is…there is no coming back from this. This is not cold. This is not frozen. This is not ice. Ice can be melted. A freeze passes…gives way to something new, something refreshed, something reborn. This state that I’m in has nothing temporal to it. I am, I was, andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Permafrost” Shub Zeroth from Metacrypt x Diski One…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Liverdiet x Cop A Squat Toys Semi Korosiya micro run…
Cop A Squat Toys have teamed up with Steve Erst of Liverdiet fame for the latest run of Semi Korosiya sofubi! Limited to an edition of just 8 this time around, the C.A.S.T designed, Chauskoskis sculpted figure has been produced in a gorgeous frosted clear soft vinyl, coming with light blue and pink sprays withContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Liverdiet x Cop A Squat Toys Semi Korosiya micro run…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Kaiju Koseki resin figure from Gorgoloid…
“(The) Koseki is a giant mineral monster who dwells in the abandoned mining caverns of long forgotten mining zones and makes it’s home in the dark winding shafts. When the earth has been stripped of its resources and the miners have left behind the ghosts of production, the remaining minerals and creatures mingle with theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Kaiju Koseki resin figure from Gorgoloid…”
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