Hot off the heals of the recent OG Bullet Belt debut, the Triclops duo have just revealed a ton of new projects in the works… arguably the biggest coming in the form of the long awaited B.A.S.T.A.R.D store! Set to become the number one online location for all your shonky-tonk toy needs, the shop isContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The new B.A.S.T.A.R.D store, Bullet Belt blanks and more from Triclops Studio…”
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MAN-E-NEWS// UME Toys’ Mini-Merc resin figure available now…
“If he doesn’t kill you with a kick to the ankle, his cuteness will surely knock you out!” Revealed here over the weekend, Rich over at UME Toys is proud to reveal that Mini-Merc is now up for grabs! Based on Marvel’s mentally unstable mercenary, Deadpool, the adorable super-deformed sculpt stands at around 3″ tall,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// UME Toys’ Mini-Merc resin figure available now…”
MAN-E-NEWS// “Time Passes” custom Migora trifecta from Small Angry Monster…
Joining the previously posted Jellybot Mechs, Adam Pratt aka Small Angry Monster has been hard at work on yet another custom project in between duties at Argonaut Resins… presenting the “Time Passes” Migora trifecta! Utilising Max Toy’s micro Negora sofubi, the trio have been meticulously painted in gradual states of wear, ranging from a “brandContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// “Time Passes” custom Migora trifecta from Small Angry Monster…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Stage 6 Wars Gon from Elegab…
As one of our favourite kaiju sculpts of the past year, it came with great pleasure over the weekend to find that Wars Gon is set to receive it’s 6th Stage variation as part of Elegab‘s August lottery! To be cast in an as yet unrevealed black colourway (Stage 4 from the Man-E-Toys collection canContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Stage 6 Wars Gon from Elegab…”
MAN-E-NEWS// UME Toys’ Back to School Sale revealed…
As if prepping for the imminent release of both Scamwave and Mini Merc wasn’t enough, Rich over at UME Toys has been busy readying a HUGE “Back to School” sale too! Similar to the recent batch of Skully customs (check them here), the whole of the UME back catalog are due to receive a geek-over,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// UME Toys’ Back to School Sale revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The custom Mecha Godzillas from Buildbots x Monster Kolor…
Will Long aka Buildbots has teamed up with Monster Kolor for an awesome painted run of Mecha Godzillas! Limited to 4 one-off pieces, the massive 9″ tall soft vinyl figures have been adorned with several layers of Monster Kolor spray, coming complete with beautiful contrasting shading and the tight weathered finish that Long had quicklyContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The custom Mecha Godzillas from Buildbots x Monster Kolor…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Mixed part custom Megaras from ButcherBrand…
Butch Adams over at ButcherBrand is happy to reveal that the latest batch of custom Megara sofubis have just landed in-store! Cast by Velocitron in both clear and opaque soft vinyl, the mixed part figures are said to all be one-of-a-kind, coming hand painted, dyed and rubbed in a huge variety of colours and finishes.Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Mixed part custom Megaras from ButcherBrand…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Mystical Warriors of the Ring’s Johnny “Treegar” Stumpz from Fantastic Plastic x Bigmantoys…
It’s been a while since we last featured anything from Fantastic Plastic’s awesome Mystical Warriors of the Ring, so it came with great pleasure today to find that Bigmantoys‘ collaborative figure, Johnny “Treegar” Stumps, is finally gearing up for release! A retooled version of of the original Treegar Sappling mini figure, the little guy comesContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Mystical Warriors of the Ring’s Johnny “Treegar” Stumpz from Fantastic Plastic x Bigmantoys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Mockpilot and Chib Jinx test shots from Paul Kaiju…
Whilst we still eagerly await the first painted run of King Jinx, the mighty Paul Kaiju is proud to present yet another 2 new figures that’ll be entering the fray in the near future… Mockbat’s Mockpilot and a chibi version of the aforementioned Jinx! Pictured here in an unpainted test shot green, the soft vinylContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Mockpilot and Chib Jinx test shots from Paul Kaiju…”
MAN-E-NEWS// ManOrMonster? Studios’ Mini Clawbber WIP revealed…
Revealed as an early digital sculpt on Instagram last night, it would appear that ManOrMonster? Studios will be entering the mini figure ring with a chibi-style version of Clawbber! An actual release is still to be confirmed, but we’re dying to see how a Warlord’s of Wor mini series would pan out- a Bog-Nar/Clawbber 2Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// ManOrMonster? Studios’ Mini Clawbber WIP revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Mini Merc” resin figure from UME Toys…
In between prepping the huge “Back 2 School” sale (more news tomorrow) and the release of Scamwave, Rich over at UME Toys has been hard at work on yet another must-have resin… the Mini Merc! Based on everyone’s favourite fourth wall shattering anti-hero Deadpool, the adorable little mite is due to come cast up inContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Mini Merc” resin figure from UME Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Zollmen’s Mini Zofbie 2 preorder open now…
To all those that missed out on the first run of Zofbie minis, you’re in luck… As Zollmen are proud to reveal that they’re already rolling out a second batch! Judging by the teaser above, the latest instalment is to feature 6 all-new designs (plus an unrevealed chase if the first wave are to goContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Zollmen’s Mini Zofbie 2 preorder open now…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The custom Jellybot Mechs from Small Angry Monster revealed…
Judging by recent Instagram posts, it appears that the Jelly Empire‘s Selina Briggs has teamed up with fellow Argonaut Resins creative, Small Angry Monster, for the latest run of custom Jellybots! Retooled in SAM’s unmistakable style, the batch of 4 resin minis are set to come with their own unique mix of ‘bashed kit parts,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The custom Jellybot Mechs from Small Angry Monster revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Murks rubber micro figures from Ironhaus…
Jimmy Rommel over at Ironhaus Productions is proud to present his latest self-produced mini series… the Murks! A hilarious take on those blue-faced, white hat wearing little people we all love to hate, the rather more evil looking Murks have been sculpted by Jimmy in the standard 1″ micro scale, coming cast in a varietyContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Murks rubber micro figures from Ironhaus…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Swamp Girl sofubi mashups from Hints and Spices…
Shane Haddy over at Hints and Spices is proud to present his latest batch of custom sofubi minis, the adorable Swamp Girls! An ingenious mash-up of Haddy’s own Suity-Chan and Kowailla figures, the edition of 5 have been cast in a beautiful green glitter soft vinyl (with a GID chase!), sprayed in a mix ofContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Swamp Girl sofubi mashups from Hints and Spices…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Splurrt’s Cadaver Twins test pull revealed…
Originally revealed here as a prototype back in April, Splurrt‘s latest monstrosity, the Cadaver Twins, have just received their first successful test pull! Pictured here in a green soft vinyl, the beast stands at around 6.5″ tall, coming with an impressive 7 points of articulation. News on a release are still pretty thin on theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Splurrt’s Cadaver Twins test pull revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// New Battling Bastard “Mixtape” from Scraped Resin…
Robert Roudriguez over at Scraped Resin kindly shares details on the latest addition to the ever growing Battling Bastards line, lucha DJ, Mixtape! Once again kit-bashed from a mix of vintage action figures and Mexican luchador toys, the first edition has been limited to 10 figures, each coming hand cast and painted in 1 ofContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// New Battling Bastard “Mixtape” from Scraped Resin…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Mr Double Barrel set from Omiso Factory…
Originally debuting at Wonder Festival a couple of weeks back, Omiso Factory‘s latest custom action figure, Mr Double Barrel, has finally seen an official western release courtesy of Lulubell Toys! A follow up to the highly sought after Mr Abnormal released earlier in the year, Double Barrel again stands at around 6″ tall, this timeContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Mr Double Barrel set from Omiso Factory…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Super7 exclusive Ilu Ilu Tokio Supernova sofubi…
The elusive Ilu Ilu and Super7 have teamed up once again for an exclusive version of the Tokio Supernova sofubi! The 6″ tall masterpiece of modern vinyl has been cast in clear soft vinyl with white and metallic silver paint, featuring an unpainted torso revealing an awesome paper-innards insert. Coming packed inside a transparent tubeContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Super7 exclusive Ilu Ilu Tokio Supernova sofubi…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Plaseebo’s DC Lobbyist for FOE’s “Creatures” show…
Joining the swathe of one-off customs we’ve been posting over the past week for FOE’s upcoming “Creatures” show, Bob Conge aka Plaseebo comes with yet another incredible resin cast monstrosity, the DC Lobbyist! The first in a new series by Plaseebo entitled “Great American Kaiju inspired by real monsters”, the towering beast is a mash-upContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Plaseebo’s DC Lobbyist for FOE’s “Creatures” show…”
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