MAN-E-NEWS// The Wonderfestival Summer ’15 exclusive “Ace Robo” and “Kappa Kid” sofubi from Comet Debris…

Koji Harmon over at Comet Debris is set to bring a ton of exclusive figures to Wonderfestival Summer ’15 this coming weekend, the first to be revealed coming in the form of these gorgeous Ace Robos and Kappa Kids! Produced in a clear purple vinyl and treated to minimal masked black sprays and internal glitterContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Wonderfestival Summer ’15 exclusive “Ace Robo” and “Kappa Kid” sofubi from Comet Debris…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Wonderfestival exclusive “Gonbi” Ikki keshi from Newtervision…

Having had continued success with their “Karnov” keshi last year, Newtervision are proud to reveal that they’ve secured yet another one-day license for Wonderfestival Summer ’15, taking on Sunsoft’s cult scrolling action game “Ikki” (Riot)! Based on lead protagonist “Gonbi”, the little guy has been faithfully recreated in the classic keshi style, standing at around 2.5″ tallContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Wonderfestival exclusive “Gonbi” Ikki keshi from Newtervision…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Wonderfestival exclusive “Guy” Kiaidakun sofubi from Punk Drunkers x Goccodo…

Japanese lifestyle brand Punk Drunkers have teamed up with Goccodo for an exclusive version of his highly sought after Kiaidakun sofubi! Featuring the figures’ standard vintage-styled body, this latest version ditches both the original and “Boomy” heads for one inspired by Punk Drunkers’ signature “Guy” mascot. Produced in what appears to be a black softContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Wonderfestival exclusive “Guy” Kiaidakun sofubi from Punk Drunkers x Goccodo…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Wonderfestival exclusive Kaibutsuya “Kesagake” sofubi from Rampage Toys…

Jon Malmstedt of Rampage Toys will be descending upon Wonderfestival Summer ’15 next weekend with a whole load of original sofubi, custom one-offs and painted runs, the latest to be revealed coming in the form of this gorgeous Kaibutsuya Kesagake!  Standing at a lofty 10.5″ tall and featuring 4 points of articulation, the menacing grizzly has been produced in a brightContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Wonderfestival exclusive Kaibutsuya “Kesagake” sofubi from Rampage Toys…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Wonderfestival exclusive “Evil MC” sofubi from Ron English x Blackbook Toy…

Having seen extremely limited runs in unpainted black and white soft vinyl, BlackBook Toy‘s latest collaboration with Ron English and Popaganda – Evil Mc – is finally set to receive its first (semi) painted coloway just in time for Wonderfestival Summer ’15 next week! Based on the reoccurring character seen in many of English’s paintings, the sinister-looking fast foodContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Wonderfestival exclusive “Evil MC” sofubi from Ron English x Blackbook Toy…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Wonderfestival exclusive “Gamuratsuisuto” keshi from Yutani Shouten…

Up and coming keshi producer Yutani Shouten is proud to reveal that his debut mini figure – Gamuratsuisuto – will be making its first appearance at Wonderfestival Summer ’15 next weekend! Whilst we won’t pretend to know much about the figure, the limited research we’ve managed to do has informed us that the little guy is actually anContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Wonderfestival exclusive “Gamuratsuisuto” keshi from Yutani Shouten…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Wonderfestival exclusive “Iron Meat” sofubi from Restore…

After numerous teasers and reveals over the past few months, Restore have finally unveiled the first fully painted version of their latest figure, “Iron Meat”, in-full! Said to be the friend of the previously released “Neo Japan”, the lumbering cyborg – originally realised in garage kit form – has been reimagined by RESTORE’s Abe Junnokai, standingContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Wonderfestival exclusive “Iron Meat” sofubi from Restore…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Wonderfestival exclusive “Hag-Ball” sofubi from Rampage Toys…

Briefly mentioned in our coverage of the “Clash of the Titans” show a couple of weeks back, we can now reveal that Rampage Toys‘ “Hag-Ball” sofubi will be making its debut at the upcoming Wonderfestival Summer ’15 show! Originally created for Skull Head Butt’s “X” figure, the Skeletor inspired piece – designed and sculpted byContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Wonderfestival exclusive “Hag-Ball” sofubi from Rampage Toys…”

MAN-E-NEWS// YS Planning’s Ragaburugu of the Temple of Doom “1st Colorway” sofubi minis…

Having debuted and instantly sold out at Wonderfestival just a couple of weeks back, YS Planning‘s Ragaburugu of the Temple of Doom series returns for it’s first official online release! Designed and sculpted by the original sculptor of Neclos Fortress, Shigeo Uchida, the first wave of 3″ finger puppet-style minis features a total of 3 different designs inspiredContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// YS Planning’s Ragaburugu of the Temple of Doom “1st Colorway” sofubi minis…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Disarticulators’ first painted Oozeball sofubi revealed…

Coming a little later than planned, we bring you images – and a video courtesy of MildThree – of the painted sofubi Oozeballs that went on sale at Wonderfestival Winter 2015 yesterday! Here’s the blurb on the figure for the uninitiated few “A follow-up to last years hugely popular keshi-ball release, the Oozeball has been redesigned by TheContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Disarticulators’ first painted Oozeball sofubi revealed…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Uncut’s “Splatter Retsuden ” online sale…

Having made an appearance at the Zoomoth Wonderfestival booth over the weekend, Uncut‘s debut keshi “Splatter Retsuden” (Boropushi) will finally be up for grabs online this week! Inspired by cult horror flick The Burning’s lead protagonist “Cropsey”, the oversized mini figure has been hand sculpted by the artist based on his original Bikkuriman-style sticker design, coming castContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Uncut’s “Splatter Retsuden ” online sale…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Nerdone and Newtervision’s M.O.T.U.L.O.S x MASH playset…

As promised in our coverage of “Karnov” yesterday, we bring you details of the Nerdone x Newtervision “M.O.T.U.L.O.S x MASH” play set that’ll be gracing Wonderfestival Winter 2015 this weekend! Opting for a gorgeous M.O.T.U infused colorway this time around, the ever popular M.O.T.U.L.O.S castle has been produced in a white soft vinyl with gorgeousContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Nerdone and Newtervision’s M.O.T.U.L.O.S x MASH playset…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The WF exclusive Chaosman Lady from Refreshment x RealxHead…

Refreshment Toy have just revealed that their collaboration with RealxHead – the Chaosman Lady – is set to return in 2 exclusive colorways for Wonderfestival Winter 2015 this weekend! featuring the standard “adult” Chaosman body with Refreshment’s cat head sculpt, the pair have been produced in a glossy black soft vinyl with a mix of classicContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The WF exclusive Chaosman Lady from Refreshment x RealxHead…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The officially licensed “Oyasumi Punpun” sofubi from Science Patrol…

Science Patrol have joined the swathe of sofubi and keshi producers in securing a one-day license for this Sunday’s Wonderfestival Winter 2015, taking on cult Japanese manga Oyasumi Punpun! Featuring 2 of the many different forms the lead character – teenage boy Punpun – takes on throughout the course of the series, the pair have beenContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The officially licensed “Oyasumi Punpun” sofubi from Science Patrol…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Itokin Park and Punk Drunkers keshi from Onion Fights…

Yep, yet more keshi today, as we reveal the latest figures from Onion Fights! Focusing on just 2 collaborative pieces this time around, the guys have teamed up with none other than Itokin Park for a space wrestler version of their classic Lucha Bear sofubi, and with Japanese apparel brand Punk Drunkers for a miniContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Itokin Park and Punk Drunkers keshi from Onion Fights…”

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

As promised in our Zombie Army coverage earlier in the week, we bring you details of the second figure figure from up and coming keshi producer FTWR Toy, zombie ninja Genocide! Taken from the hugely popular “Ninja Slayer” sci-fi novels penned by alias’s Bradley Bond and Philip Ninj@ Morzez, the officially licensed figure – pictured here as aContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The officially licensed “Genocide” Ninja Slayer keshi from FTWR Toy…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Newtervision’s officially licensed Karnov keshi returns…

Keshi collectors heading to Wondefestival next weekend are going to be in for a treat, as not only can they expect the previously posted figures from Zoomoth, Shamrock Arrow and FTWR Toy, Newtervision will also be throwing his hat into the ring with a fresh batch of officially licensed Karnov mini figure! Based on the lead protagonistContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Newtervision’s officially licensed Karnov keshi returns…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Restore’s NEO JAPAN SFB ONI-SAKURA and Ideapey Domination for Wonderfestival Winter 2015…

Restore have just revealed that their NEO JAPAN sofubi will be making a return at Wonderfestival Winter 2015 this weekend with an all-new “Oni-Sakura” (demon) head sculpt! Produced in what appears to be an off-white soft vinyl for this first release, the intricately painted figure features a staggering total of 33 different paint masks, coming in a tightContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Restore’s NEO JAPAN SFB ONI-SAKURA and Ideapey Domination for Wonderfestival Winter 2015…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Ninja Heaven keshi from Shamrock Arrow…

Joining new versions of their officially licensed Azteckaiser keshi at Wonderfestval Winter 2015 this weekend, the guys over at Shamrock Arrow have unveiled an all-new original mini figure they’ll also be dropping at the event, the awesome Ninja Heaven! Standing at an oversized 2.5″ tall, the beautifully sculpted figure has been produced in 3 different rubberContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Ninja Heaven keshi from Shamrock Arrow…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The 2nd Color “Tin Bear Teacher” sofubi from Algangu…

Hot on the heels of “The Dissolution of Smoke” release just a few weeks back, up and coming sofubi producer Algangu have revealed that they will be unleashing the second colorway of their debut sofubi “Tin Bear Teacher” at Wonderfestival Winter 2015 this weekend! Inspired by the Tinman from the Wizard of Oz, the adorableContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The 2nd Color “Tin Bear Teacher” sofubi from Algangu…”