“In the last days of 1989, The Ultimate warrior assembled a Survivor Series team that would be able to match the might of Andre the Giant’s army and lead pro wrestling into the glorious 90’s. The Rockers were an obvious choice due to their tiger-striped bandanas and double-drop kick, and the trio searched the globeContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Neon-Zero resin action figure from Scraped Resin…”
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MAN-E-NEWS// Max Toy Co x Candie Bolton’s Kitsura sofubi proto revealed…
Having teased a finished proto here just a few weeks back, Max Toy Co have revealed the first test shot of their latest figure, the adorable Kitsura! Based on a design from up and coming artist Candie Bolton, the Japanese folk lore inspired piece has been sculpted by none other than Pico Pico, standing around 3″ tall and comingContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Max Toy Co x Candie Bolton’s Kitsura sofubi proto revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The CobraKing H.U.S.T.L.E custom keshi from Monster Namahage x Disart ToyLabs…
Briefly mentioned in our recent Pyramid Head coverage, we can now finally reveal the latest custom keshi to come from Monster Namahage… the Cobraking! Meticulously kit-bashed and re-sculpted from a mix of classic mini figure designs, the little guy is currently undergoing production courtesy of our very own Tru:Tek over at the Disart ToyLabs, markingContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The CobraKing H.U.S.T.L.E custom keshi from Monster Namahage x Disart ToyLabs…”
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// 8-Bit Zombie’s THRASHOR action figure returns…
It’s been a long time in coming, but retro apparel brand 8-Bit Zombie have finally confirmed that their hugely popular THRASHOR resin action figure will be making a return this summer! Designed by Thew and digitally sculpted by Shinbone Creative, the hilarious mash-up of MOTU and skate punk is set to receive a number of enhancements overContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// 8-Bit Zombie’s THRASHOR action figure returns…”
MAN-E-NEWS// TTToys’ Himalayan Abominable Snowman sofubi at Lulubell Toys…
Having landed both Death Worm and Bigfoot sofubi earlier in the year, Lulubell Toys are proud to reveal they’ve secured a limited number of TTToys‘ latest sculpt, the Himalayan Abominable Snowman! Originally created as part of an official IWA JAPAN pro wrestling fan club release, the wonderfully sculpted figure stands at around 4.25″ tall with 3 points ofContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// TTToys’ Himalayan Abominable Snowman sofubi at Lulubell Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// MM Toys’ Franken Molar resin figure…
Following our look at the very first test paints last week, Mark Bentley of the newly established MM Toys is proud to present the first official run of Franken Molar resin figures! Designed by Mark and sculpted by his other half Maren Seibold, the loving homage to classic B-Movie monsters, neo-kaiju and cult vintage toy Ooze-It stands atContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// MM Toys’ Franken Molar resin figure…”
MAN-E-NEWS// GEEK! Jyujin painted run from Rampage Toys teased…
Jon Malmstedt over at Rampage Toys has just teased a painted run of one of our favourite sofubi figures from over the past year, the GEEK! Jyujin! Whilst info on the release remains extremely scarce, it appears that the limited batch of 12″ figures have been cast in a mixture of flesh and white soft vinyl,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// GEEK! Jyujin painted run from Rampage Toys teased…”
MAN-E-NEWS// New DHP “Alavaka” and Siccaluna “Garumega” sofubi from Shirahama Toy…
Dennis over at Shirahama Toy has just unleashed a couple of new figures in-store! First up, we have a new version of Alavaka from Devils Head Productions. Originally making an appearance at Super Festival a few weeks back, these 5″ tall figures have been cast in red vinyl and painted by Dennis with black, silver, green, goldContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// New DHP “Alavaka” and Siccaluna “Garumega” sofubi from Shirahama Toy…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Healeymade’s “Hesher” resin action figure for the 3.75 Series…
Healeymade returns with the third release in his ongoing 3.75 Series, mustachioed commando, Hesher! The very first mash-up Healey created for the line’s original run of one-off 3.75″ customs back in 2007, the stunning kit-bashed action figure has since been resurrected from the artist’s archives, coming hand cast in resin and given a meticulous faux-factoryContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Healeymade’s “Hesher” resin action figure for the 3.75 Series…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Comet Debris x Super7’s Zombie Imp test shot revealed…
Koji Harmon over at Comet Debris has just revealed that he’ll be teaming up with Super7 for an all-new “Zombie Imp” Fighter head! Pictured here as a flesh test shot, we can only assume that the first batch of unpainted figures will be making their way into a few of the S7 Lucky Bags nextContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Comet Debris x Super7’s Zombie Imp test shot revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Two One Three resin action figure from Doom United x The Mark Ultra…
In-keeping with their anti-hero/villain ethos, newly established street wear brand Doom United are proud to present their first ever action figure release, Two One Three! Said to have a “distinct hatred for heroes”, the disfigured assassin was created by none other than The Mark Ultra, coming kit-bashed from a variety of undisclosed 3.75″ action figures andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Two One Three resin action figure from Doom United x The Mark Ultra…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Geekwok zombie customs from UME Toys…
Something evil is stirring down in the forest… well evilly cute, as Richard Page over at UME Toys will be unleashing a mini outbreak of Geekwok zombie customs this coming Friday 13th! Limited to an edition of 13 one-of-a-kind creations, each 3″ tall Geekwok has been hand cast in solid resin, coming with the usual mixContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Geekwok zombie customs from UME Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Hinomaru-Ya exclusive “Homaju” Eternal Cloud from Restore…
Yet more from Hinomaru-Ya this week, as Restore reveal that the Japanese retailer will be the latest to secure a version of the epic Eternal Cloud figure! Entitled “Homaju” (homage), the third edition of the figure-cum-sculpture appears to have been cast in a black soft vinyl this time around, fitted with an ultra-detailed resin castContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Hinomaru-Ya exclusive “Homaju” Eternal Cloud from Restore…”
MAN-E-NEWS// October Toys’ Glyos compatible Skeleton Warriors Kickstarter…
The guys over at October Toys are set to bring back one of THE cult toy lines of the 90’s, Skeleton Warriors, through the aid of Kickstarter– and the best bit? The figures are going to be 100% Glyos compatible! Coinciding with the 20th anniversary of the classic brand, the OT team have reimagined the iconic figures withContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// October Toys’ Glyos compatible Skeleton Warriors Kickstarter…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Blurble’s Sparrow 2.0 teased…
Having seen numerous incarnations in his original 3″ form, Blurble‘s Sparrow character is set to return for an all new and improved 2.0 version soon! Whilst we have very little to go on apart from the recently revealed image above, it would appear that the mischievous ‘boarding bat will be considerable larger than before, featuringContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Blurble’s Sparrow 2.0 teased…”
MAN-E-XCLUSIVE// The Strange Kids Club x Disart ToyLabs SKC store exclusive “Strange Kid” Screwball revealed…
Revealed here as a finished digital sculpt just a couple of weeks back, we’re very proud to reveal that the first collaborative release between Strange Kids Club and the Disart ToyLabs, the “Strange Kid” Screwball, will finally be making its debut later this week! Based on an illustration by legendary toy designer James Groman‘s for SKC’s ongoing Circle Jerks stickerContinue reading “MAN-E-XCLUSIVE// The Strange Kids Club x Disart ToyLabs SKC store exclusive “Strange Kid” Screwball revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Hello Pike’s Kinnikuthulhu mini figure returns…
The stars have finally alined for the resurrection of Hello Pike‘s mystical beast, the Kinnikuthulhu! Kit-bashed and re-sculpted from M.U.S.C.L.E #187 “The Hawkman”, the 2″ mini figure originally made its debut at the beginning of last year, now returning courtesy of original caster Eric Nilla in a slew of common and special one-off colourways. Up for grabs alongsideContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Hello Pike’s Kinnikuthulhu mini figure returns…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Max Toy Co “Steel” Set A and B at Hinomaru-Ya…
Max Toy Co have teamed up with Hinomaru-Ya for the release of the “Steel” A and B sets! Currently up for worldwide pre-order on the Hinomaru-Ya store right here through the month of June (or until the order limit has been reached), we bring you guys a quick rundown of what’ll be featuring in each set… “Steel” SetContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Max Toy Co “Steel” Set A and B at Hinomaru-Ya…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Dubose Art x Bigmantoys Treegar action figure revealed…
Bigmantoys are proud to reveal that the highly underrated Treegar action figure is set to make a return courtesy of Dubose Art! Originally sculpted by Bigmantoys’ Lee Burbridge, the 5.5″ has been resurrected by Dubose in an all-new “Poison Berry” colourway, coming cast in a gorgeous purple and magenta swirled resin with lime hand painted detailing reminiscentContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Dubose Art x Bigmantoys Treegar action figure revealed…”
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