Europe’s premier designer toy outlet Minty Fresh come with their latest exclusive release from Mighty Jaxx, Daniel Yu‘s ‘Oi! Cthulhu’… Heavily influenced by H. P. Lovecraft and infused with a touch of punk subculture, this juxtaposition of mythical creature and present-day stands at 6″ (inches) tall, comes with magnetic interchangeable hands and mini devil wings! PackedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Mintyfresh exclusive ‘Oi! Cthulhu’ resin figure from Daniel Yu x Mighty Jaxx…”
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MAN-E-NEWS// The custom Boba Fett x Ewok mash-up from Jimmy Foo…
Originally teased way back in November of last year, resin artist Jimmy Foo is proud to present his latest custom masterpiece, the “Is that you Bob?” custom Boba Fett x Ewok mash-up! Created as a limited run for a select few of Foo’s collectors, the toy has been kit-bashed from vintage Kenner Boba Fett andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The custom Boba Fett x Ewok mash-up from Jimmy Foo…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The JP4000 custom bootleg from 2bitHACK…
It’s been a while since we’ve seen a new figure release from 2bitHACK, so it came with great pleasure this morning to find that his latest piece will be ready for public consumption in just a few days time! Entitled ‘JP4000’, the ingenius custom bootleg has been kit-bashed from a vintage Kenner Jurassic Park VelociraptorContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The JP4000 custom bootleg from 2bitHACK…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The custom painted 1:1 Gillman bust from DuBose Art and Design…
Whilst a big departure from awesome custom bootlegs we’ve been posting recently, the lastest work from Jonathan over at DuBose Art and Design was just too big to be ignored… presenting the custom painted 1:1 Gillman bust! Standing at a monstrous 18″ tall, the long since sold out resin based on everyone’s favourite Monster Squad ‘baddie’ (sculptedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The custom painted 1:1 Gillman bust from DuBose Art and Design…”
MAN-E-NEWS// ‘Kruzzilla’ Original HP Versions from Ministry of Kongz…
Following a hugely successful debut drop last week, Tanin over at the Ministry of Kongz is proud to present the first hand painted versions of the Kruzzilla vinyl figure! Retooled from last year’s resin release, the fully articulated beast has been limited to 3 one-off colourways this time around; a gorgeous copper brown, a Superman inspiredContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// ‘Kruzzilla’ Original HP Versions from Ministry of Kongz…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Grampor’ bootleg action figure from ManOrMonster? Studios…
“GRAMPOR CARES NOT FOR BLOG POSTS!” Originally created as an in-joke amongst the bootleg action figure community, Ben Spencer‘s ‘Grampor’ is finally seeing the light of day courtesy of ManOrMonster? Studios! Some call him “artistically devoid”, others “just plain ugly”, the absolutely hilarious figure has been kit-bashed from a variety of vintage action figure KOs,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Grampor’ bootleg action figure from ManOrMonster? Studios…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Rampaging Steregons from Rampage Toys x NerdOne…
Hot off the heals of the recent B.A.S.T.A.R.D and Tokyo Junkie 5 exhibitions, Jon over at Rampage Toys wastes no time in preparing his next killer sofubi collab… proudly presenting the Rampaging Steregons! Utilising NerdOne’s highly underrated platform, Jon has expertly sprayed the figures up in a style akin to Shegeru’s gruesome NZOMBIES, the skinlessContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Rampaging Steregons from Rampage Toys x NerdOne…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘R-2’ sofubi from Star Case…
Anyone who has ever had a glimpse at the Man-E toy collection will know about our certain soft spot for Star Case, so it came with much pleasure last week to find that the Star Wars fan site had unveiled yet another must-have sofubi release… presenting the adorable R-2! Once again focusing on playability, theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘R-2’ sofubi from Star Case…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Goodleg Toys’ first mini figure ‘WARZILLA’ revealed…
Luke Toywalker over at Goodleg Toys kindly shares a little info on their first ever mini figure release… WARZILLA, Destroyer of Worlds! Kit-bashed from a vintage green army man and Godzilla mini, the hilarious figure will be making it’s way to the Goodleg store at Midnight tonight (GMT+1) in both translucent pink or green handContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Goodleg Toys’ first mini figure ‘WARZILLA’ revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Clutter exclusive Pink Groper from Triplikid…
The guys over at Clutter Magazine are excited to announce an exclusive ‘Pink’ edition of Triplikid’s frusturated little beast, The Groper! Designed by Richard Fournier (aka Triplikid) and meticulously cast in resin by Mana Studios, each of the 3.5″ figures have been hand-painted and have both Triplikid and Clutter logos stamped underfoot. Limited to anContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Clutter exclusive Pink Groper from Triplikid…”
MAN-E-NEWS// God Hates Astronauts ‘Gnarled Winslow’ bootleg action figure from Ryan Browne…
Ryan Browne, creator of the uncontrollable comic book and Kickstarter sensation, God Hates Astronauts, is proud to present the series’ first ever action figure toy… Gnarled Winslow! Designed/kit-bashed by Battle Babies creator Brad Rader and produced by none other than Brandon over at ManOrMonster? Studios, the 12cm tall gorilla armed bringer of justice features 3 pointsContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// God Hates Astronauts ‘Gnarled Winslow’ bootleg action figure from Ryan Browne…”
MAN-E-NEWS// New ‘Double Heather’ Melty Misfit Cheap Toy colourways from Buff Monster x Healeymade…
As promised earlier today, we bring you the reveal of yet another Healeymade produced figure, as Buff Monster comes with another 2 ‘Double Heather’ Melty Misfit Cheap Toy colourways! Opting for the more traditionally ‘Buff’ black and hot pink, the 1.5″ tall resin figures will be making their way onto the Buff Monster store atContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// New ‘Double Heather’ Melty Misfit Cheap Toy colourways from Buff Monster x Healeymade…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Smoked Out Phantom’ from Killer Bootlegs…
Fresh from the success of the recent ‘BA Baracus From Outer Space’ release, Peter Goral over at Killer Bootlegs has just revealed yet another all-new figure for release… the Smoked Out Phantom! Kit-bashed from various vintage Star Wars toys, the skull-faced villain has been cast up in a gorgeous smoked clear resin, coming complete withContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Smoked Out Phantom’ from Killer Bootlegs…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Tweenish Metal Gear Shurtle customs from Terrthom…
Up and coming mini figure customiser Terrthom kindly shares details on his latest on-going custom series… the Tweenish Metal Gear Shurtles! Kit-bashed from a variety of mecha kit parts and OMFG Series 2’s awesome shark/turtle hybrid (yep, he’s in there somewhere!), the limited run of 4 figures have each been painted in their own unique,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Tweenish Metal Gear Shurtle customs from Terrthom…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Devastator resin figure from Ultimate Skull and Cobra…
Wasting no time since the release of Roid Randy at Toy Mafia just last week, the guys over at Ultimate Skull and Cobra are proud to reveal their most ambitious project yet… the aptly titled Devastator! Standing at a jaw-dropping 9″ of hand cast resin, the beast, sculpted by Tim Stephson, comes with 8 fullyContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Devastator resin figure from Ultimate Skull and Cobra…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘FAKE-HER’ custom bootleg from Healeymade…
NY’s resident resin guru Healeymade is gearing up for the release of his latest slab of lowbrow genius, the FAKE-HER custom bootleg! In a nod to every sexless single guy’s blow-up friend (!), the mannequin like figure has been beautifully hand cast in the colours of He-Man’s infamous doppelganger Faker, a muted light blue andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘FAKE-HER’ custom bootleg from Healeymade…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Muggin Megan’ GPK Cheap Toy custom from Ersico…
Toy artist Ersico once again breathes new life into one of our favourite 80’s toy lines, as he proudly presents one of his latest finished customs… the GPK Cheap Toy, Muggin Megan! Standing at just over 1″ tall, Ersico has opted for a palette true to the original GPK trading card, using a mixture ofContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Muggin Megan’ GPK Cheap Toy custom from Ersico…”
MAN-E-XCLUSIVE// ‘Weirdos in Space’ featuring Cupcake Lucha and Gusto dropping this Friday! 31/05
Sorry guys, normal posting will resume tomorrow. In the meantime though, we bring you exclusive details of the latest release from our very own Tru:Tek and the Disarticulators… Weirdos in Space: Wave 1! Utilising Tru:Tek’s recently released Bio-Drone ship sculpt, the ongoing series is set to feature a number of different ‘mini pilots’ from someContinue reading “MAN-E-XCLUSIVE// ‘Weirdos in Space’ featuring Cupcake Lucha and Gusto dropping this Friday! 31/05”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Medicom exclusive Seagool from Paul Kaiju x Lulubell Toys…
The Paul Kaiju x Lulubell Toys Seagool sofubi heads East as Medicom present the ‘Flying to Japan’ edition! Cast in a glossy black soft vinyl, the 12cm tall beast has been hand sprayed in a mix of teal and silver sprays, coming complete with pink, red and white detailing. Priced at just 3,500yen (approx. $35),Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Medicom exclusive Seagool from Paul Kaiju x Lulubell Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// UME Toys’ Brandon the Crow for the Cardiff Tatto and Toy Con…
Joining the previously featured Belemey Flatfoot and Suki the Shrunken Head, Rich Page over at UME Toys reveals yet another exclusive figure debuting at the Cardiff Tattoo & Toy Con… Brandon the Crow! Taking his name from the late Brandon Lee, the latest addition to the UME family stands at around 4.5″ tall, coming withContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// UME Toys’ Brandon the Crow for the Cardiff Tatto and Toy Con…”
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