With Toy Mafia seeing the final release of the awesome Top Rope custom keshi last week (a few of which are still up for grabs here), Nama Niku wastes no time in creating a worthy replacement, proudly revealing his latest kit-bashed monstrosity… The Brute Squad! Seamlessly mashing-up a dizzying array of vintage keshi, the 2-headedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Nama Niku’s ‘Brute Squad’ custom keshi revealed…”
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MAN-E-NEWS// The MANBORG custom bootleg from Goodleg Toys…
The fine chaps over at Goodleg Toys kindly share details of their latest custom bootleg release… the mighty MANBORG! Based on the lead protagonist of 2012’s cult B-movie hit, the guy’s first ever 3.75″ figure was created with the help of the official Manborg fan page, featuring a vintage kit-bashed body with some extensive re-sculptingContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The MANBORG custom bootleg from Goodleg Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Creep Show ‘Killer Roaches’ from Retroband…
Artist cum toy maker Retroband has just revealed that the highly popular Killer Roaches are to make a comeback for one last appearance! To all those that missed them the first time around (including us!), the ingenius release has been directly inspired by the infamous Creep Show episode of the same name, featuring a handfullContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Creep Show ‘Killer Roaches’ from Retroband…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Blurble’s Sparrow resin test pull revealed…
“Sparrow is a dreamer, free thinker, artist and lover of food! In the early morning he can be seen riding his skateboard through the streets. In the afternoon he can be found munching on a breakfast burrito and then taken a siesta in the park. And when the sun goes down and the stars come out heContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Blurble’s Sparrow resin test pull revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Breaking Baddie custom bootlegs from Falcon Toys…
Mike Woods of the newly formed Falcon Toys kindly shares details on his debut custom bootleg series, the Breaking Baddies! Kicking things off with ‘Zuck the Product’, a loyal protocol droid by day and underground ‘chemist’ at night, the hilarious Heisenberg inspired series is due to feature a number of 3.75″ kit-bashes, with a total ofContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Breaking Baddie custom bootlegs from Falcon Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Mutant Vinyl Hardcore’s Death Vader Beserker lottery…
Teased here earlier in the week, Rich over at Mutant Vinyl Hardcore has finally given the full lowdown on the awesome Death Vader Berserker release! Whilst we wait with baited breath for the first official drop, Rich has managed to secure a batch of 20 Berserker heads that have been attached to the standard club-armedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Mutant Vinyl Hardcore’s Death Vader Beserker lottery…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Eddie Guerrerorapter’ custom bootleg from Blockheads Toys x Monsterfoot Creations…
Fresh from the success of the ‘Bling Bling‘ Sgt. Corpse Grinder, the guys over at Blockheads Toys come with the latest donated piece for their on-going “Fight Cancer Toy Drive”, the Eddie Guerreroraptor custom bootleg! Kindly donated by Monsterfoot Creations, the one-off figure has been kit-bashed using a vintage Eddie Guerrero wrestling figure and JP raptorContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Eddie Guerrerorapter’ custom bootleg from Blockheads Toys x Monsterfoot Creations…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Solid (as a rock) Finger Five from Fig-Lab…
Having already featured numerous painted versions to instant sell-out success, Datadub’s newly opened Fig-X store is now proudly stocking the Finger Five set in a blank ‘virgin white’ soft vinyl! Created by Datadub’s own Fig-Lab imprint, the highly desirable sofubi minis feature signature characters from some of the art toy scene’s finest including Paul Kaiju,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Solid (as a rock) Finger Five from Fig-Lab…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Young Gohst ‘Shi shi Mai ish’ micro run from Grody Shogun x Ferg…
Lulubell Toys are proud to present the latest micro run of Grody Shogun x Ferg Young Gohst sofubi minis… the ‘Shi shi Mai ish’ version! The first fully painted edition of the highly popular figure, Grody has cast the little guys in a clear red soft vinyl, complete with metallic teal sprays and yellow, whiteContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Young Gohst ‘Shi shi Mai ish’ micro run from Grody Shogun x Ferg…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘White’ 3rd Anniversary Grhouls from Healeymade…
Having spawned numerous one-off pieces, limited painted runs and even a full-sized sofubi in the form of the Cave Guard, Healeymade celebrates 3 years of the Ghroul custom bootleg with the reveal of the ‘White’ anniversary exclusive! Cast in a stunning pure white unpainted resin (this is NOT a DIY blank guys!), the 3.75″ mash-upContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘White’ 3rd Anniversary Grhouls from Healeymade…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Splurrt x MVH Bone Usir DX revealed…
Joining the incredible ‘Feral Boy‘ Apex Diggler posted last week, Splurrt and Mutant Vinyl Hardcore proudly present the second part of their highly anticipated crossover… the Bone Usir DX! Sculpted by Splurrt, the latest figure features a fleshless, super-sized (and super detailed) version of the popular Usir sculpt on top of the standard MVH DX body.Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Splurrt x MVH Bone Usir DX revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The UME Skulls collection for CTaTC…
Hot off the heels of the beautifully realised Darth Maul Bonehead posted earlier in the month, Rich over at UME Toys has set about applying the same distinctive weathered stencilling to nearly every single member of the UME resin family! Opting for a white on black skull design this time around (a nod to oneContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The UME Skulls collection for CTaTC…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Devilman Ultrus Bog from Medicom x Skinner x Lulubell Toys…
The latest in line to commemorate the 40th Anniversary of Devilman, Medicom teamed up with Skinner and Lulubell Toys to offer an exclusive Devilman Ultrus Bog! Cast in a beautiful teal soft vinyl, the figure is set to come sprayed in DM’s signature mix of blue and black with red and yellow detailing. To be soldContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Devilman Ultrus Bog from Medicom x Skinner x Lulubell Toys…”
MAN-E-XCLUSIVE// The Disarticulators’ ‘Madball of Death’ revealed in full…
Following the debut (and sell-out!) of our latest release at Clutter’s Toy Mafia over the weekend, we’ve decided to treat you guys to a closer look at the one and only Madball of Death… Inspired by AmToys’ classic 80′s gross-out toy line, 50′s sci-fi and a dash of neo-kaiju, the incredible 2″ tall figure was designedContinue reading “MAN-E-XCLUSIVE// The Disarticulators’ ‘Madball of Death’ revealed in full…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Silver Mist’ Cliff and Sean competition from Monstre Hero…
Bowing to the tons of requests from fans last week, the guys over at Monstre Hero are proud to present their first ever Instagram competition! 3 sets of their self portrait Cliff and Sean figures are up for grabs, each coming cast in a comp exclusive ‘Silver Mist’ coloured resin. All you guys have toContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Silver Mist’ Cliff and Sean competition from Monstre Hero…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Suity-Chan and Kowaiila sofubi micro runs from Blurble x Hints and Spices…
Blurble teams up with Hints and Spices‘ Shane Haddy for his latest collaborative project… the Suity-Chan and Kowaiila custom micro runs! Created by Haddy under the mentorship of SUNGUTS during his 3 month ‘Sofubi study tour’ in Tokyo earlier this year, the super-cute minis have been cast in clear soft vinyl, featuring sprays, brushwork, and inContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Suity-Chan and Kowaiila sofubi micro runs from Blurble x Hints and Spices…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Zoomoth’s latest Wonder Festival exclusive keshi teased…
With the Summer ’13 Wonder Festival just around the corner, the highly talented duo over at Zoomoth have begun teasing their latest exclusive keshi release, and judging by the first pixellated reveal, we’re most certainly in for a doozy! Consisting of 2 figures this time around, the PVC injection moulded pair have been taken fromContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Zoomoth’s latest Wonder Festival exclusive keshi teased…”
MAN-E-NEWS// New Surgeon and Dungeon Treader custom bootlegs from Green Plastic Tunnels…
Fresh from the recent collaboration with Mark Ultra, Andrew Geddes aka Green Plastic Tunnels kindly shares details of his latest pair of custom bootlegs… the Surgeon and Dungeon Treader! Originally released as a Novelty Haus exclusive back in April, the Tron booted Surgeon has been cast up in a multitude of contrasting primary coloured resinsContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// New Surgeon and Dungeon Treader custom bootlegs from Green Plastic Tunnels…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Tooth Decay resin sculpture from Creo Design revealed…
“Ever wonder what your teeth would look like after they spend 24hours in cola? or from not brushing them after eating your body weight in sugar? Well Creo Design knows and proudly brings you Tooth Decay…” One man resin machine Chris Alexander over at Creo Design takes time out from his busy schedule of collaborativeContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Tooth Decay resin sculpture from Creo Design revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Cadaver Kid micro run from Skinner x Splurrt revealed…
We bring you yet another reveal from Skinner today courtesy of the new Instagram video feature… a full painted run of custom Cadaver Kids! Featuring what looks like 10 (TBC) of Splurrt‘s highly popular sofubi mini, each has been expertly sprayed in a patchwork mix of flesh pink, green and blue V Color sprays withContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Cadaver Kid micro run from Skinner x Splurrt revealed…”
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