Whilst the recent 8-Ball Kickstarter shattered it’s target funding, creator John Santagada over at Radioactive Uppercut has bowed to the requests of fans who missed out by offering up the figure in both “Standard” and “DIY” colourways one last time! Standing at around 4″ of Japanese produced soft vinyl and coming with articulation in theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “8-Ball” Radioactive Rumbler last chance preorder…”
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MAN-E-NEWS// Miscreation Toys’ “The Crawling Dead” group show at Toy Art Gallery…
Toy Art Gallery have revealed that they will be teaming up with Miscreation Toys‘ Jeremi Rimel for the first ever Autopsy Babies custom show, The Crawling Dead! Utilising the recently released “Autopsy Zombie Staple Baby” sofubi as the platform of choice, over 40 artists will be offering up their take on the controversial figure, rangingContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Miscreation Toys’ “The Crawling Dead” group show at Toy Art Gallery…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Mechavirus’ Ammonaito sofubi test paints revealed…
It would appear that Mechavirus‘ long awaited Ammonaito sofubi is finally nearing it’s first release, with the reveal of the first ever test paints courtesy of Monster Kolor! Originally seeing numerous releases in resin, the tentacled kaiju has been completely re-tooled for the new medium, featuring a slightly upscaled body, tighter/deeper detailing and a much moreContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Mechavirus’ Ammonaito sofubi test paints revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Tarantulas x Rampage Toys ToyCon exclusive Nibbler mash-ups revealed…
The Tarantulas have just revealed that they will be teaming up with Rampage Toys for a run of custom Nibbler mash-ups! Whilst information is still pretty scarce at the moment, it would appear that both parties have been working on a number of one-off figures that utilise parts from the RealxHead Nibbler as well asContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Tarantulas x Rampage Toys ToyCon exclusive Nibbler mash-ups revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “War All The Time” Sewer Creep micro run from Drilone x Coma21…
“Ian has been feelin rough. His skin doesn’t have its usually gooey feeling to it. Maybe he’s just dehydrated. I mean most people binge on soda for a couple of weeks and their eyes dry out right? Plus this gaping hole in his mid section can’t be all that serious if he can still skateboard.Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “War All The Time” Sewer Creep micro run from Drilone x Coma21…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “PK Version” Minions set at Lulubell Toys…
Lulubell Toys have just revealed the latest batch of Minions to hit the store, a blind bagged micro run painted by none other than Paul Kaiju! Conceived by Skinner, sculpted by PK and produced by Grody Shogun, the 5″ tall figures have been cast in a mix of orange and black soft vinyl this timeContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “PK Version” Minions set at Lulubell Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The MetaSlug wooden toys from Psycho Scimitar…
Following the release of the Crystal Lady back in December, Alex Gavryushenko over at Brooklyn based toy and apparel brand Psycho Scimitar has just unleashed his latest batch of unique wooden toys, the MetalSlugs! Following a similar approach to past figures, the beautiful pieces have been hand cut and screenprinted, coming with interchangeable articulation at the waist thatContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The MetaSlug wooden toys from Psycho Scimitar…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Toy Art Gallery exclusive Marty and Killer GID Handpaint Edition…
Toy Art Gallery have teamed up with Bwana Spoons for an exclusive hand-painted Marty and Killer set! Produced by TAG and sculpted by both Bwana and T9G, Marty and Killer return in a gow-in-the-dark soft vinyl this time around, with the special run coming painted by Bwana Spoons himself. Packed with a bonus Globby micro,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Toy Art Gallery exclusive Marty and Killer GID Handpaint Edition…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Kookie No Good sofubi from Scott Tolleson x DeKorner…
Coming just in time to bring in the Chinese New Year, Scott Tolleson is proud to present his latest sofubi, the ever so sad Kookie No Good! Produced in conjunction with online art toy emporium DeKorner, the figure has been cast in a tan soft vinyl for it’s first release, coming with a mix of red,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Kookie No Good sofubi from Scott Tolleson x DeKorner…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Zombie” and “Pink” Mister Melty sofubi from Buff Monster…
Teased here back in December, Buff Monster‘s “Zombie” Mister Melty sofubi will finally be touching down in-store at 10am EST today (1/30)! Debuting in an unpainted white vinyl, the latest version of the adorable ice cream features a gruesome torn-open head, a bandaged arm, a messed up come and a ripped-open shoe. To be joined byContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Zombie” and “Pink” Mister Melty sofubi from Buff Monster…”
MAN-E-UPDATE// Super7′s Ghost of Caveman Dinosaur release revealed…
Teased here over the weekend, Super7‘s Ghost of Caveman Dinosaur release has finally been revealed in full! Marking the first official release of Josh Herbolsheimer’s sofubi mini since it’s appearance in the S7 Lucky Bags and at SDCC last year, the figure has been cast up in a clear soft vinyl with orange, brown and blueContinue reading “MAN-E-UPDATE// Super7′s Ghost of Caveman Dinosaur release revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Super7’s Ghost of Caveman Dinosaur release…
Super7 have just teased their latest incoming release, the Ghost of Caveman Dinosaur! Marking the first official release of Josh Herbolsheimer’s sofubi mini since it’s appearance in the S7 Lucky Bags and at SDCC last year, it would appear that the figure will be coming in some sort of clear vinyl judging by the “ghost”Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Super7’s Ghost of Caveman Dinosaur release…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Leucotomy “Pink” exclusive Mini Monster Sets from beaK…
Celebrating the launch of their new website, UK based toy and apparel brand Leucotomy have teamed up with beaK for the release of the Mini Monster Set in an exclusive pink colourway! Cast in soft vinyl and measuring between 1″ to 3″ tall, the pack comprises of 4 figures; the Hedoro Kougai King, a tower accessory,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Leucotomy “Pink” exclusive Mini Monster Sets from beaK…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Splurrt’s Crawling Dragging Skeleton sculpt revealed…
Splurrt has just unveiled his latest figure destined for soft vinyl, the provisionally titled Crawling Dragging Skeleton! Inspired by 80’s toy line Ma-Ba Zombies, the crazy looking sculpt adopts a similar approach in design to the iconic mini figures- scrapping the bottom half of the character in favour of just a head, torso and arms!Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Splurrt’s Crawling Dragging Skeleton sculpt revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Metallic Battle Minion and Nuclear Orb Huey micro runs from Skinner…
Skinner has just revealed that he’ll be unleashing a micro run of “Metallic Battle” Minions in his store at Noon PST today (1/22)! Designed by Skinner, sculpted by Paul Kaiju and produced by Grody Shogun, the 5″ tall pair have been cast in a black soft vinyl this time around, coming with a number ofContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Metallic Battle Minion and Nuclear Orb Huey micro runs from Skinner…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Brandt Peters x Mutant Vinyl Hardcore’s Bag-Head sculpt revealed…
Stranger Factory’s Brandt Peters has just confirmed that he’ll be working on a crossover project with Mutant Vinyl Hardcore this year, as he reveals his latest sculpt, Bag-Head! Recently teased in an MVH studio shot with a DX Sludge Demon body, we can only assume that the figure will feature as part of a 2-pieceContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Brandt Peters x Mutant Vinyl Hardcore’s Bag-Head sculpt revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Red Fury” Black Heksen combo from Monster Worship x Integrity x A389
Monster Worship have teamed up with hardcore band Integrity and record label A389 for the release of the “Red Fury” Black Heksen! Cast in a clear red sofubi with black sprays and hand painted detailing, the figure is set to come packed with a matching clear red 7″ vinyl of Integrity’s Black Heksen single. LimitedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Red Fury” Black Heksen combo from Monster Worship x Integrity x A389″
MAN-E-NEWS// The “IV Corners Battle Royal” sofubi concept and custom from Nama Niku…
One of the few artists that really helped push the custom kinkeshi scene to the forefront in 2013, Nama Niku has just revealed finished concepts for a fully fledged Kinnikuman-inspired sofubi! Originally created as an entry for October Toys’ upcoming OMFG Series 5, the design has been styled on Nama’s popular Top Rope mini figure,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “IV Corners Battle Royal” sofubi concept and custom from Nama Niku…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The New Years Edition Takoshi from Yakimon x TAG…
TAG has teamed up with Yakimon for the gallery’s first exclusive of 2014, the New Years Edition Takoshi! Decked out in turquoise, orange, and gold sprays on a lovely glow-in-the-dark soft vinyl, the figure stands 8” tall, coming with articulation in the arms, head and waist. Packed with an ingenious removable mask and micro TakoContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The New Years Edition Takoshi from Yakimon x TAG…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The New Years Eve Nibbler release from The Tarantulas…
Teased here earlier in the week, The Tarantulas have just unveiled their New Years Eve Nibbler release in full! Featuring an all-new painted micro run courtesy of Jon Malmstedt over at Rampage Toys, the “Teleport Fade” edition was inspired by a technique brought to NYCC ’10 by Real x Head’s Mori-san, coming cast in aContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The New Years Eve Nibbler release from The Tarantulas…”
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