Toy Mafia (\ˈtȯi mä-fē-ə\) Noun. An organized international body of designer toy collectors, originally founded in NYC. Toy Mafia events take place monthly and are often associated with exclusive releases and excessive partying. With June’s Toy Mafia opening it’s doors later today, the guys over at Clutter are proud to present the remaining 3 exclusivesContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Clutter’s Toy Mafia exclusives revealed in full…”
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MAN-E-NEWS// Skinner’s Mansons of the Universe: Charlor Rises custom bootleg for SDCC ’13…
Having previously worked with the likes of ManOrMonster? Studios and Galaxxor on a number of neo-vintage figure releases, the legendary Skinner finally throws his hat into the ring with his first ever custom bootleg release… Mansons of the Universe: Charlor Rises! Based on the infamous criminal Charles Manson, the hilarious figure has been kit-bashed fromContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Skinner’s Mansons of the Universe: Charlor Rises custom bootleg for SDCC ’13…”
MAN-E-NEWS// WOTU Series 2 “Soda Pop” edition from Goodleg Toys…
Fresh from the success of Dead DieBia$e & Co, the guys over at Goodleg Toys are proud to present their 2nd Series of Wrestlers of the Universe (WotU) figures, introducing Moneybash, Mermaniac, and the 2-Badders tag team, Nuke & Clutch! Once again kit-bashed from iconic 90s WWF and 80s MotU action figures, this initial batch,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// WOTU Series 2 “Soda Pop” edition from Goodleg Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Finner and Sawhawk custom Glyos Crayboths from Ersico…
The mighty Ersico serves up another 2 slices of custom Glyos perfection, as he proudly presents his latest pair of Crayboths… Finner and Sawhawk! Featuring a ton of additional sculpting including extra weaponry (check out that chained mace!) and stunning, embellished finned backs, the duo have been painted in Ersico’s unmistakable weathered style, using aContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Finner and Sawhawk custom Glyos Crayboths from Ersico…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Darth’ NitroBall from Muscle Things revealed…
With the swathe of GPK customs and B.U.F.F releases recently, we were beginning to wonder if Muscle Things‘ promising NitroBall project would remain on the drawing board… Well fear not! As not only do we have confirmation that the series is still in development, but MT’s Alec has also revealed a second figure- the awesomeContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Darth’ NitroBall from Muscle Things revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Nama Niku’s ‘Top Rope’ Toy Mafia exclusive revealed…
Hitting our inbox a little late to be featured as promised yesterday, we nonetheless bring you the latest exclusive to be revealed for this weekend’s Toy Mafia… Nama Niku‘s debut NNWA custom keshi, Top Rope! Standing at around 1.5″ tall, the figure features a kit-bashed M.U.S.C.L.E body plus an originally sculpted wrestling ring torso with realContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Nama Niku’s ‘Top Rope’ Toy Mafia exclusive revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Mutant Vinyl Hardcore’s ‘Death Vader’ Berserker teased…
With it being a while since his last full fledged release, Rich over at Mutant Vinyl Hardcore has decided to go in deep with the first for the summer, revealing that the debut painted “club arm” version Berserker, Death Vader, will be up for grabs as soon as next week! Unfortunately images of the beast are stillContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Mutant Vinyl Hardcore’s ‘Death Vader’ Berserker teased…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Kaiju Coup’s Warui Inu “African Fetish” US edition lottery…
The mysterious Kaiju Coup teams up with Medicom Toys for the latest Warui Inu sofubi… the “African Fetish” US edition! Standing at around 6 1/2″ high, and cast in a marbled green and olive vinyl made in Japan, each figure has been adorned with a unique collection of authentic vintage African beads, amulet’s and talismans collectedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Kaiju Coup’s Warui Inu “African Fetish” US edition lottery…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The resin “MC Lover” mini figure from Ron English…
Ron English comes with his latest incarnation of the iconic MC Supersized character, as he proudly presents the resin MC Lover! Originally making an appearance at Clutter’s recent ‘Thought Bubble’ show in a variety of clear colours (of which a limited batch are still available here), the hand cast piece comes in a bubblegum pinkContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The resin “MC Lover” mini figure from Ron English…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Flesh’ 3 Piece Set from Healeymade…
After what has seemed like months of torturous waiting, Healeymade‘s much anticipated ‘Flesh’ mini figure trifecta is finally upon us! Featuring all 3 of the artist’s popular custom bootleg M.U.S.C.L.E figures; M.A.S.K mash-ups Deuce Nelson, Ashura M.A.S.K and the Altar Boy, the 2″ pieces have been hand cast in resin using the traditional keshi-gomu styledContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Flesh’ 3 Piece Set from Healeymade…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The SDCC exclusive ALIEN Reaction figures from Super7…
Revealed way back in the summer of last year, the resurrected 1979 ALIEN action figure line from Super7 will finally be making it’s debut at SDCC next month! Under authorisation from 20th Century Fox, the guys are now in the final stages of producing the full series of 5 never before released toys as part ofContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The SDCC exclusive ALIEN Reaction figures from Super7…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Disarticulators at Toy Mafia, plus the reveal of our Madball of Death!
Toy Mafia (\ˈtȯi mä-fē-ə\) Noun. An organized international body of designer toy collectors, originally founded in NYC. Toy Mafia events take place monthly and are often associated with exclusive releases and excessive partying. We’re sure a number of you have been wondering why our posts have been a little irregular over the past couple ofContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Disarticulators at Toy Mafia, plus the reveal of our Madball of Death!”
MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘I and MGH’ mini figure WIP from Patient No.6…
Whilst we’re barely catching our breath from the reveal of the exquisite Dark Soul last week, the ever busy Patient No.6 comes with yet another slab of avant garde resin genius… I and MGH (My Giraffe Head!). Reverting back to the mini figure scale, the beautiful piece stands someway in between the sinister undertones ofContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘I and MGH’ mini figure WIP from Patient No.6…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Sgt. Corpse Grinder “Bling-Bling” Version from Blockheads Toys…
Originally featured here customised by Man-E-Toys regular Ersico, the hilarious Sgt. Corpse Grinder from Blockheads Toys has been resurrected for one more extra special release… the rather aptly titled Bling-Bling Version! 1 of 3 pieces created in aid of a fellow roommate’s fight against cancer, the latest edition has been cast in a clear amberContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Sgt. Corpse Grinder “Bling-Bling” Version from Blockheads Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Painted Megara sofubis from Velocitron x Butcherbrand…
To all those, like us, who missed out on the first painted run of Megara sofubis last week, your luck may be about to change… as Butcher Brand reveals a limited batch of customs from none other than Megara producer, Velocitron! Originally available at Superfestival back in April, the 3″ tall customs have been castContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Painted Megara sofubis from Velocitron x Butcherbrand…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The one-off ‘Radioactive’ 8-Ball resin for the Radioactive Rumbler Kickstarter campaign…
With Radioactive Uppercut‘s debut vinyl figure hitting Kickstarter in just under 2 weeks time, creator John Santagada reveals what has got to be one of the campaign’s hottest reward incentives yet… the mighty ‘Radioactive’ 8-Ball! As with the previously revealed customs (check them out here), this piece is unlike the standard sofubi release offered in theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The one-off ‘Radioactive’ 8-Ball resin for the Radioactive Rumbler Kickstarter campaign…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Gizmo keshi custom repro from Eric Nilla…
In between working on his latest Universe of Violence figure, Cythulhu, Eric Nilla has found the time to knock out yet another crazy-rare custom keshi repro… presenting Gremlins’ Gizmo! Originally released as a Japan-only vending machine figure around the time of the film’s release, the awesome 1″ tall sculpt (original pictured) was kindly donated toContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Gizmo keshi custom repro from Eric Nilla…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The S.U.C.K.L.E Kickstarter campaign from The Sucklord…
It’s been almost a year since we last heard anything of the Sucklord‘s M.U.S.C.L.E inspired line S.U.C.K.L.E, so it came with great relief yesterday to hear that not only is the project alive and kicking, but has already touched down as a fully fledged Kickstarter campaign! Featuring a total of 10 different sculpts realised byContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The S.U.C.K.L.E Kickstarter campaign from The Sucklord…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Nuclear Summer Dave 2013 from The Mark Ultra x Novelty Haus…
“Summer 2013: Dave has again successfully phased through the ether into the 3rd dimension. This time Dave didn’t make it unscathed! Upon viewing his photoluminescence, you will see one extraordinary effect of inter-dimensional travel. This incarnation of Dave collects light radiation and emits photons! Once he is charged, he will cast photons into your eyesContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Nuclear Summer Dave 2013 from The Mark Ultra x Novelty Haus…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Splurrt x MVH ‘Feral Boy’ revealed…
Gearing up for what could quite possibly be THE crossover toy of the year, Rich over at Mutant Vinyl Hardcore has just revealed his take on Splurrt‘s recently released Apex Diggler… presenting the Feral Boy! Featuring an all-new head sculpt from MVH, the Diggler hide wearing wacko is said to be entering full vinyl productionContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Splurrt x MVH ‘Feral Boy’ revealed…”
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