MAN-E-NEWS// The “Fancy Fluffy” keshi from Chihiro Takigawa…

Japanese artist Chihiro Takigawa is proud to reveal that his “Fancy Fluffy” keshi series will be making its debut at Wonderfestival Summer ’15 this weekend! Featuring 3 sheep characters alongside what appears to be a shepherd, the wonderfully stylised figures come in at around 1″-2″ each. Produced in a mix of blue, green and orangeContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Fancy Fluffy” keshi from Chihiro Takigawa…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Wonderfestival exclusive “Assaji” Buddha sofubi from Yutani Shouten x Tezuka…

Joining the previously posted “Gamuratsuisuto” keshi (check him here if you haven’t already), Yutani Shouten has just revealed yet another figure he’ll be bringing along to Wonderfestival Summer ’15 this weekend, the officially licensed “Assaji” sofubi! Taken from the seminal Osamu Tezuka Manga “Buddha”, the snot nosed youth has been beautifully realised as a 2.75″ tallContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Wonderfestival exclusive “Assaji” Buddha sofubi from Yutani Shouten x Tezuka…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Multi-Face “Da Ma Fukuwarain” Killer Ball from Oriha Kat…

Japan-based toy artist Oriha Kat will be debuting several new toys at Wonderfestival Summer ’15 this weekend, but it was one in particular that caught our eye… the “Da Ma Fukuwarain” Killer Ball! Jumping on the current resurgence of Madball-style figures and gross-out toys, the hand sculpted ball features an authentic multi-faced design similar to Shigeru’s Nagball, comingContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Multi-Face “Da Ma Fukuwarain” Killer Ball from Oriha Kat…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Mutant Vinyl Hardcore x GEEK! “Jyujin”, “Jyugin Omega” and the “Requiemer of Sun and Death” at Wonderfestival Summer 15’…

Teased here last month, we can now reveal that Mutant Vinyl Hardcore has teamed up with GEEK! for painted runs of not just the “Requiemer of Sun and Death”, but both “Jyujin” and “Jyujin Omega” too! Each coming painted up by MVH’s Rich Montanari Jr in stunning metallic sprays on black vinyl, the trio ofContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Mutant Vinyl Hardcore x GEEK! “Jyujin”, “Jyugin Omega” and the “Requiemer of Sun and Death” at Wonderfestival Summer 15’…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Wonderfestival exclusive “F***ing Four Fingers from Terrible Whore…

Terrible Whore has just revealed that his highly sought after F***king Four Fingers sofubi is set to receive its third colorway just in time for Wonderfestival Summer ’15 this weekend! Produced in a glossy red soft vinyl, the towering 10″ tall figure – a twisted homage to Kinnikuman’s Snegator Claw – has been treated to aContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Wonderfestival exclusive “F***ing Four Fingers from Terrible Whore…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Darts” Jungle Fever sofubi from Pop Soda x Restore…

With the original “FOG” Jungle Fever figure going on to become one of the hottest toys of last year, it came with great pleasure today to find that a follow-up – Dart “The Sabre Tiger” – will be making its debut at Wonderfestival Summer ’15 this weekend! Designed by PopSoda and sculpted by RESTORE’s Abe Junnokai, theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Darts” Jungle Fever sofubi from Pop Soda x Restore…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Mirock Toy at Wonderfestival Summer ’15…

Mirock Toy‘s Kaneko Yowohei has just unveiled a ton of new figures he’ll be bringing along to Wonderfestival Summer ’15 this weekend! Featuring a number of Dr Mirock mash-ups including the jaw-dropping Massive Attack you see above, these have been joined by the debut of Mirock’s new 1-part “Idol” figures (check them here if youContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Mirock Toy at Wonderfestival Summer ’15…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Rampage Toys’ one-off customs for Wonderfestival Summer ’15…

As if the previously revealed Oozeball, Hagball and Kesagake painted runs weren’t enough, Rampage Toys‘ Jon Malmstedt has just unveiled a swathe of killer one-off customs he’ll have up for grabs at Wonderfestival Summer ’15 this weekend! Featuring a stunning Kesagake in flesh-tone vinyl with a red rub and masses of hand painted detailing, the hugeContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Rampage Toys’ one-off customs for Wonderfestival Summer ’15…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Wonderfestival exclusive “Kappa Shonen” sofubi from Comet Debris…

Coming last, but by no means least, Koji Harmon over at Comet Debris has just revealed the fifth and final figure he’ll have up for grabs at Wonderfestival Summer ’15 this weekend, the “Neon Red” Kappa Shonen! Standing at around 5″ tall and featuring articulation in the neck and arms, the adorable little guy hasContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Wonderfestival exclusive “Kappa Shonen” sofubi from Comet Debris…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Dolphin-kun” sofubi from Vinylckr x Group Inou…

Sofubi producer Vinylckr (formerly Nerdone, we think!) has teamed up with famed Japanese hip hop/electronic duo Group Inou for the release of the officially licensed “Dolphin-kun” (イルカくん) sofubi! Based on the musicians’ recurring dolphin mascot – usually seen on stage during their live performances – the little guy has been sculpted in a vintage finger puppet style,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Dolphin-kun” sofubi from Vinylckr x Group Inou…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Wonderfestival exclusive “Lemon Ice” Kong sofubi from Refreshment Toy x Nerdone…

Joining a slew of the usual cupcake/cat related sofubi, the guys over at Refreshment Toy are proud to announce that they’ll be resurrecting Nerdone‘s Kong sofubi for an exclusive “Lemon Ice” run at Wonderfestival Summer ’15 this weekend! Standing at around 10″ tall and coming with articulation in the neck, waist, arms and feet, the lumberingContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Wonderfestival exclusive “Lemon Ice” Kong sofubi from Refreshment Toy x Nerdone…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Wonderfestival exclusive “Demon Castle of Gle-Jun” sofubi minis from Jungle…

Having seen a few limited releases since their debut back in February, Jungle‘s “Demon Castle of Gle-Jun” sofubi minis are set to return this weekend as a Wonderfestival Summer ’15 exclusive! Featuring a total of 6 different figures from the Neclos Fortress-inspired series – including designs from Jungle regulars Uky Daydreamer and Skulltula – theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Wonderfestival exclusive “Demon Castle of Gle-Jun” sofubi minis from Jungle…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The officially licensed “Ninja Slayer” keshi from FTWR Toy…

Having had huge success with their “Genocide” keshi at the beginning of the year, FTWR Toy are proud to announce that they’ve secured yet another officially licensed figure from the world of Ninja Slayer, taking on the cult sci-fi novels’ unnamed lead protagonist! Closely based on the works of alias’s Bradley Bond and Philip Ninj@Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The officially licensed “Ninja Slayer” keshi from FTWR Toy…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Wonderfestival exclusive “Electric Boy” sofubi from Comet Debris…

Joining the previously posted Ace Robo, Kappa Kid and Sametan, Koji Harmon over at Comet Debris has just unveiled yet another exclusive he’ll be bringing along to Wonderfestival Summer ’15 this weekend, the “Clear Yellow” Electric Boy! Standing at around 5″ tall and featuring articulation in the waist and shoulders, the little guy has beenContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Wonderfestival exclusive “Electric Boy” sofubi from Comet Debris…”

MAN-E-NEWS// BlackBook Toy x Ron English’s “Hella Bling” Evil Mc sofubi revealed in-full…

Originally teased here just a few days back, we can now reveal the latest “Evil Mc” colorway from Ron English and BlackBook Toy in-full, proudly presenting the “Hella Bling” edition! Based on the reoccurring character seen in many of English’s paintings, the sinister-looking fast food anti-mascot has been realised in 3D by the talented Chop over at MonsterContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// BlackBook Toy x Ron English’s “Hella Bling” Evil Mc sofubi revealed in-full…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Pink Side of the Ooze” Oozeballs from Rampage Toys x The Disarticulators…

Jon Malmstedt over at Rampage Toys has just unveiled the latest release he’ll have up for grabs at Wonderfestival Summer ’15 this weekend, a special “Pink Side of the Ooze” edition of the Disarticulators‘ Oozeball! Designed by our very own Tru:Tek and sculpted by Zectron, the 3″ wide homage to both Ooze-It and Madballs hasContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Pink Side of the Ooze” Oozeballs from Rampage Toys x The Disarticulators…”

MAN-E-NEWS// FTWR Toy’s latest “Zombie Army” keshi revealed in-full…

Teased here at the end of last month, we can now finally reveal the latest Zombie Army keshi from FTWR Toy in-full! Completely different from our original predictions, the incredible figure actually features a clever two-headed design – named “MukkiMuki” and “Bakkibaki” respectively – coming complete with a huge chest hole that houses a gasContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// FTWR Toy’s latest “Zombie Army” keshi revealed in-full…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Wonderfestival Summer ’15 exclusive Sametan sofubi from Comet Debris…

Hot on the heals of our Ace Robo and Kappa Kid reveal yesterday, Comet Debris‘ Koji Harmon has just revealed yet another figure that’ll be making an appearance at Wonderfestival Summer ’15 this weekend, the ever adorable Sametan!  Produced in both yellow and green soft vinyl this time around, the 4.5″ tall figure has beenContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Wonderfestival Summer ’15 exclusive Sametan sofubi from Comet Debris…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Are You F***ing Zombie?” sofubi minis from Restore…

“There was an epidemic called “Zombing” in Neo Japan world. Experienced an unknown phenomenon that all of the people begin to become identical faces and lose their individuality. Common point among people who infected with the disease was that it was only modern poeple who have depended on convenient “STUFF” which some company churned out…” FollowingContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Are You F***ing Zombie?” sofubi minis from Restore…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Wonderfestival exclusive “TV-kun” sofubi from MeeMie…

Having had continued success with their various keshi figures over the past year or so, the guys behind MeeMie are proud to reveal that they’ve secured a one-day license for the release of their debut self-produced sofubi, the adorable TV-kun! Taken from famed Manga artist Shigeru Mizuki’s extensive cast of youkai-inspired creatures, the boy –Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Wonderfestival exclusive “TV-kun” sofubi from MeeMie…”