Making an appearance at the Paralyzing Toys Wonder Festival booth over the weekend, Galaxy People‘s debut sofubis are now available through their online store! Based on the iconic vintage Pachi figures, the 3 awesome ‘arms up’ sculpts, Meklops, The Grappler and Helios, stand at around 115mm tall with 2 points of articulation. Cast in a glossyContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Galaxy People’s debut sofubi available now…”
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MAN-E-XCLUSIVE// Deka Manzilla: Tijuana Nights from Nama Niku x Tru:Tek…
Revealed on Instagram earlier this week, we thought we’d give you guys the rundown on our latest collaboration with Nama-Niku, the mighty Deka Manzilla: Tijuana Nights! A love letter to wacky dollar store bootlegs and swap-meet pick ups, the hilarious figure is due to become the first Deka H.U.S.T.L.E release, a sub-series featuring a numberContinue reading “MAN-E-XCLUSIVE// Deka Manzilla: Tijuana Nights from Nama Niku x Tru:Tek…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Mark Nagata’s Neon Alien Xam for More Than Sunshine’s Toy Burst group show…
With More Than Sunshine‘s latest group show “Toy Burst” opening earlier this month, the guys at the Florida-based gallery are proud to announce that the remaining pieces have just been put online! Featuring a dazzling array of customs, bootlegs and original figures, we’ve decided to shine the spotlight on our favourite piece, the amazing NeonContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Mark Nagata’s Neon Alien Xam for More Than Sunshine’s Toy Burst group show…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Mike Egan’s SDCC Lucky at Lulubell Toys…
Originally debuting at SDCC a couple of weeks back, Mike Egan‘s latest sofubi, Lucky, is now finally up for grabs at Lulubell Toys! A follow up to last year’s extremely popular Bones, the 8″ tall figure has been cast up by Grody Shogun in the same original colourways, a neon orange and black, each comingContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Mike Egan’s SDCC Lucky at Lulubell Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Plaseebo’s custom Android for the Creatures show at FOE…
Taking a slight side-step from his usual work, Bob Conge aka Plaseebo kindly shares details of his latest piece for the upcoming “Creatures” show at FOE… a custom Google Android! Utilising the clear green variant, Plaseebo has filled the little guy with his usual mix of space debris in asteroid slime, coming complete with a motionContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Plaseebo’s custom Android for the Creatures show at FOE…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Bigmantoys’ “Bermuda Anomaly” Clone O’Forms for “My Friend the Micronaut 2013″…
Fresh from the success of the Clone O’Form debut a couple of weeks back, our good friend Lee over at Bigmantoys is proud to present the series’ first exclusive colourway! Created for tomorrow’s “My Friend the Micronaut 2013” show at Bwana Spoons’ Grasshut, the “Bermuda Anomaly” edition features all 4 designs; Micro-Keshi, Mem-Loss, Rip-Toe and Battle Bruiser,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Bigmantoys’ “Bermuda Anomaly” Clone O’Forms for “My Friend the Micronaut 2013″…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Motorbot’s G.R.I.S.T.L.E custom bootleg mini series…
Joining yesterday’s D.O.R.K figures, Motorbot is proud to present his second custom bootleg mini series… G.R.I.S.T.L.E! Consisting of 15 crazy M.U.S.C.L.E kit-bashes, the hilarious batch of miss-matched designs are due to come cast in an authentic flesh-toned resin. Up for grabs via pre-order on the Meathead store right now, Motorbot is offering the figures upContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Motorbot’s G.R.I.S.T.L.E custom bootleg mini series…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Monster Worship post-SDCC sale…
Once again offering up a huge selection of debuts and exclusives at this year’s SDCC, Monster Worship have revealed that the remaining stock will be finally heading online this week! Featuring painted runs of Cannibal Fuckface, Rottweiler Herpes, Black Hessen and Mecha Greasebat, alongside C.A.S.T’s Semi Korosiya and the all-new Priest figure, a strictly limitedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Monster Worship post-SDCC sale…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Splurrt previews for Stanger Factory’s Lost Worlds show…
With Stranger Factory‘s highly anticipated Lost Worlds opening it’s doors this Friday, August 2nd, Joe Merril aka Splurrt has been kind enough to reveal a few of the 20 one-offs that he’s created for the show. Featuring a stunning mix of au naturale-style Usir mash-ups, googly eyed Cadaver Kids and neon metallic Apex Digglers, Splurrt’sContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Splurrt previews for Stanger Factory’s Lost Worlds show…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Deathmatch Namakeshi mini figure revealed…
With the awesome Meatgrinder keshi grabbing all of the attention over the past month or so, we thought the previously teased Deathmatch would never see the light of day… well fear not Namakeshi fans, as the incredible figure will be touching down soon! A follow-up to the wrestling ring-headed Top Rope, the latest member ofContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Deathmatch Namakeshi mini figure revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The TAG x PAUL KAIJU Luftkaiser “Painted Red” edition…
Toy Art Gallery is proud to present a new painted version of Paul Kaiju’s Luftkaiser! Cast in a yellow soft vinyl, the Painted Red Edition features teal, gold, yellow, and black sprays courtesy of Japan’s Shirahama. Standing at around 4” tall and articulated at the arms and waist, the figure will be available through the TAGContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The TAG x PAUL KAIJU Luftkaiser “Painted Red” edition…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The D.O.R.K custom M.U.S.C.L.E series from Motorbot…
Motorbot is the latest artist to through his hat into the custom M.U.S.C.L.E ring as he proudly presents the first of 2 upcoming series he currently has in the works… D.O.R.K! Inspired by real-world role playing games, the hilarious little guys have been kit-bashed from a variety of different arms, legs and game dice. FeaturingContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The D.O.R.K custom M.U.S.C.L.E series from Motorbot…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “I Am Danger” Heisenberg custom bootleg mini figure from Healeymade…
Previewed here a couple of months back, Healeymade‘s ingenious Heisenberg M.U.S.C.L.E custom is finally seeing the light of day later this week! Kit-bashed and resculpted from the popular rock man figure, Iwao, the Breaking Bad inspired piece features the iconic pork pie hat, shades and goatee of the cult series’ Walter White. Cast in a clearContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “I Am Danger” Heisenberg custom bootleg mini figure from Healeymade…”
MAN-E-NEWS// New Killer Krampus sofubis from Mr Krotpong…
Hot off the heals of Rampage Toys’ painted run earlier this month, Mr Krotpong kindly shares details on the latest batch of mythical Germanic beast, Killer Krampus… Consisting of 4 one-off customs, “Dauphin”, “Red Debbil”, “Mind Taker” and “Just Kidding Really”, each has been hand sprayed and brushed on a GID soft vinyl, coming completeContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// New Killer Krampus sofubis from Mr Krotpong…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Steregon 2.0 keshi from NerdOne…
Joining the stacks of sofubi, kaiju and resin kits up for grabs yesterday, Wonder Festival also played host to a number of new keshi releases, with one of the most interesting coming in the form of NerdOne‘s revised Steregon mini… Almost identical to the original 2.5″ sculpt, the latest version now comes with a graspingContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Steregon 2.0 keshi from NerdOne…”
MAN-E-XCLUSIVE// The Disarticulators’ new premium rubber option…
After months of experimentation in the Disarticulators lab, we can finally reveal the new premium rubber that we will be introducing to all of our toy lines starting from next month! Unfortunately (for us at least!) the stuff is quite a bit more dificult to work with, but the upside is that a number ofContinue reading “MAN-E-XCLUSIVE// The Disarticulators’ new premium rubber option…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Big Rad Wolf mini figure from Meadowknight…
Known for her intricately detailed pendants and resin sculptures, Meadowknight has (luckily for us!) decided to concentrate her efforts on the mini figure scene, with her latest effort, the awesome Big Rad Wolf, now awaiting production! Originally created as an entry for OMFG Series 5, the beautifully sculpted keshi-scale figure is now due to comeContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Big Rad Wolf mini figure from Meadowknight…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Ghost Cave Ape 1st painted run at Wonder Festival…
Hot off the heals of it’s debut showing at SDCC last week, Mishka‘s latest kaiju creation, the 2-headed Ghost Cave Ape, will be making an appearance at Wonder Festival in it’s first painted run! Designed by Lamour Supreme and sculpted by Atomic Vomit, the humungous 13″ beast has been cast in a brown soft vinyl,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Ghost Cave Ape 1st painted run at Wonder Festival…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Wonderfestival exclusive Rampage Kowailla and Suity Chan…
Joining the previously featured ‘Matchbox Keshi‘ H.U.S.T.L.E artist proofs and Disarticulator exclusives, Jon over at Rampage Toys reveals yet another 2 pieces making their way to Wonder Festival this Sunday… the Rampage Kowailla and Suity Chan! The latest in a long line of collaborations with Australian-based Hints and Spices, Jon has tackled 5 of eachContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Wonderfestival exclusive Rampage Kowailla and Suity Chan…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Plaseebo’s Mummy Julius for the Julius Toy Art Show…
Marking Paul Smith’s iconic mascot Julius’ leap into 3D vinyl form, Toy Art Gallery will play host to a number of customs from the art toy/low brow scene’s finest next month, the latest to be revealed coming from none other than Bob Conge aka Plaseebo… Entitled Mummy Julius, the rather macabre take on the super-cuteContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Plaseebo’s Mummy Julius for the Julius Toy Art Show…”
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