Famed for his unique sneaker wearing customs, Spainish based designer and illustrator Javier Jimenez has revealed an all-new original figure that will be making an appearance in resin soon, the wily Wananeko! Designed by Javier, sculpted by Cristina Ravenna and hand cast by Rafael Rodriguez Santos, the stunning mace-handed figure stands at just under 5″ ofContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Wananeko” resin figure from Javier Jimenez…”
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MAN-E-NEWS// The “Nobody Likes Leonardo” resin action figure from RICHT x Goodleg Toys…
Coming just in time for TMNT’s 30th Anniversary, Goodleg Toys have teamed up with UK artist RICHT and the guys from Streets of Beige for the release of an all new resin action figure… Nobody Likes Leonardo! Heralded as the “most toxic Turtles bootleg the world has ever seen”, the wonderfully hideous creation has been kit-bashed from a MexicanContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Nobody Likes Leonardo” resin action figure from RICHT x Goodleg Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS (UPDATED)// The Lulubell Toys exclusive “Floating Marble” Koningu from Ummikko…
Luke Rook over at Lulubell Toys is proud to reveal that they will be releasing the next version of Ummikko‘s Koningu sofubi! Sculpted by Monkey 3000 and produced by Rook, the 5.5″ tall figure has been cast in a gorgeous “floating” marbled vinyl for the release, coming in a mix of red, light blue andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS (UPDATED)// The Lulubell Toys exclusive “Floating Marble” Koningu from Ummikko…”
MAN-E-XCLUSIVE// Enjaypee Productions x Disart ToyLabs’ “Scarry Larry” dropping this Friday 13th…
Coming just in time for the full moon this Friday 13th, Enjaypee Productions and Disart ToyLabs are proud to present the debut release of their latest horrific creation… Scary Larry! Drawing inspiration from the work of legendary GPK artist John Pound (primarily his early Eerie Eric sketches), the beautifully realised piece was designed and created by Enjaypee’s Nolan, standing atContinue reading “MAN-E-XCLUSIVE// Enjaypee Productions x Disart ToyLabs’ “Scarry Larry” dropping this Friday 13th…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Super Rare” SZ Monoseed ll (Rimfire) keshi from Eric Nilla x Brown Noize Productions…
Whilst Bandai’s Spiral Zone keshi still remains one of the most popular, albeit hard to find series for vintage mini figure collectors, most are in agreement that their was one vehicle that the series sorely lacked from the original action figure line, the Monoseed II (Rimfire)… Well, looking to boldly right the wrongs of the past, mega keshiContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Super Rare” SZ Monoseed ll (Rimfire) keshi from Eric Nilla x Brown Noize Productions…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Gummi Keiko: Sweet of the Dead resin figure from Fools Paradise…
Joining the recent online release of the J.P.Toys exclusive “Confessions” set, Fools Paradise have just revealed another all-new creation, Gummy Keiko: Sweet of the Dead! Whilst borrowing a little too heavily from Jason Freeney’s Gummi Bear Anatomy design (check it here) for our comfort, there’s no denying the time and attention to detail that’s gone intoContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Gummi Keiko: Sweet of the Dead resin figure from Fools Paradise…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Healeymade’s Jack Nicholson Joker resin figure revealed…
With the 25th anniversary of Tim Burton’s classic take on Batman coming this summer, Healeymade will be celebrating with the release of a new rendition of Jack Nicholson’s Joker in action figure form! Loosely inspired by the super-villain’s get-up in the film’s iconic closing scenes, the 5.5″ figure has been booted from a similarly megaphone-baring Jimmy HartContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Healeymade’s Jack Nicholson Joker resin figure revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Psycho Scimitar sofubi wax proto and Booger Boil wooden figure from Alex Gavryushenko…
Originally revealed as a finished clay sculpt back in December, Alex Gavryushenko over at Brooklyn based toy and apparel brand Psycho Scimitar is proud to reveal that his awesome, as yet untitled sofubi is finally in the last stages of wax prototyping over in Japan! Standing at around 9″ tall and featuring articulation at the neck, the crazy looking aquaticContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Psycho Scimitar sofubi wax proto and Booger Boil wooden figure from Alex Gavryushenko…”
MAN-E-NEWS// RESTORE’s “NEO JAPAN SFB” prototype revealed…
Teased here in our recent “Homaju” Eternal Cloud coverage, we can now reveal RESTORE‘s latest prototype in-full, the jaw dropping NEO JAPAN SFB! Marking a stark change in direction to the more traditional designs seen before from the team, the full sized figure appears to blend elements from both Japanese pro wrestling and samurai culture to createContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// RESTORE’s “NEO JAPAN SFB” prototype revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Grizlli Atom’s “The Old Ones” Friday 13th IG giveaway…
Grizlli Atom aka Gnosis is celebrating this week’s looming Friday 13th with a special Old Ones giveaway on Instagram! Hoping to buck the trend and make the day lucky (well, for one person at least!), the artist is offering up 5 one-of-a-kind figures from the very first batch of marbled vinyl pulled for NYCC last year-Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Grizlli Atom’s “The Old Ones” Friday 13th IG giveaway…”
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// The Splatter Skull Chief sofubi from Scumbags and Superstars…
Hot off the heals of last month’s unpainted yellow release, the guys over at Scumbags & Superstars are proud to reveal that their Skull Chief sofubi is now up for grabs in an all-new “Splatter” colourway! Standing at around 4″ tall (a little larger than a baseball), the mascot head figure has been cast in a gorgeous, predominantly yellow marbled vinyl this timeContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Splatter Skull Chief sofubi from Scumbags and Superstars…”
MAN-E-NEWS (UPDATED)// Frank Mysterio’s Anticristo 666 Lucky Bags coming soon…
Frank Mysterio has just revealed that he will be dropping a special “Lucky Bag” run of Anticristo 666 in-store later this week! Featuring a total of 10 one-off customs, including a number from previous sales alongside a few all-new creations, each of the 7″ tall figures have been decked out in a mix of V-Color spraysContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS (UPDATED)// Frank Mysterio’s Anticristo 666 Lucky Bags coming soon…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Refreshment Toy’s “Tiny Cuppy” sculpt revealed…
Refreshment Toy unveiled their latest addition to their ever growing army of cupcake figures this weekend, the adorable Tiny Cuppy! A micro-sized version of the ever popular Cuppy character, we’re very interested to find out what medium the little guy is going to be produced in- soft vinyl would be the obvious choice, but we’ll definitelyContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Refreshment Toy’s “Tiny Cuppy” sculpt revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Plaseebo’s “KONG TANK” custom for the MAX TOY “All Out Destruction” Show at FOE…
Bob Conge aka Plaseebo proudly presents of one of the many customs he’ll have on display at the Max Toy “All Out Destruction” group show next week, the absolutely stunning KONG TANK! Utilising Max Toy Co’s ever popular Monster Boogie Kaiju Tank, the 3.5″ tall soft vinyl figure’s main turret has been replaced by a hingedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Plaseebo’s “KONG TANK” custom for the MAX TOY “All Out Destruction” Show at FOE…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The MM Toys exclusive Craterman sofubi from Target Earth…
In celebration of their recent leap into toys with the debut of Franken Molar last week, Mark Bentley over at MM Toys has secured an exclusive run of Target Earth’s hugely popular Craterman sofubi! Cast in a bright orange vinyl and coming with light brown sprays for the release, the 8″ tall Ooze-It inspired kaijuContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The MM Toys exclusive Craterman sofubi from Target Earth…”
MAN-E-NEWS// One-off Ollie Enma and King Jinx customs from BLObPUS…
BLObPUS has just revealed a number of one-off customs currently up for grabs via lottery on his blog right here! Featuring a total of 3 MVH Ollie Enmas; a metallic blue, neon splashed “Destruction” and split red/blue “Machine”, both priced at 35,000yen ($341), plus a more elaborate (and drop dead gorgeous!) heat-vision inspired “Prison” for 38,000yen ($371), theseContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// One-off Ollie Enma and King Jinx customs from BLObPUS…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Tokyo Spray” Kaiju Mini Monster Series from beaK…
The ever elusive beaK has revealed that his Kaiju Mini Monster Series is set to return in an all-new “Tokyo Spray” colourway! Featuring all 3 figures plus tower omake cast in a light brown soft vinyl, Hedoro Kougai King has been treated to traditional Tokyo-style neon sprays, whilst “Hand of Doom” Jigoku and Obake theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Tokyo Spray” Kaiju Mini Monster Series from beaK…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The J.P.Toys exclusive “Confessions” resin statue from Fools Paradise…
Originally making an appearance at the recent 2014 Thailand Toy Expo, Fools Paradise are proud to reveal that a limited batch of J.P.Toys’ exclusive version of “Confessions” have been held back for online sales! Depicting both Keikotrooper and Darkside Keiko in a stunning, albeit unfathomable suicide/crucifixion scene, the huge 17″ x 14″ piece has beenContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The J.P.Toys exclusive “Confessions” resin statue from Fools Paradise…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Elegab’s Gakkon kaiju lottery sales…
Originally making it’s debut at the recent Rampage Studios show, Elegab‘s Gakkon kaiju has returned as part of the artist’s June lottery sales! Up for grabs in 3 different colourways; “Violet”, cast in a similar deep purple to the original version with additional pink and turquoise sprays, “Pink” featuring metallic blue and green sprays, and “Green”,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Elegab’s Gakkon kaiju lottery sales…”
