He’s been a while in the making, but the Ben Spencer x ManOrMonster? Studios ‘Hippo Titan Soldier’ is finally gearing up for release! Originally due to go on sale at C2E2 last weekend, the massive workload of both Ben and MoM? for the event meant that the project unfortunately got a little held up- althoughContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Hippo Titan Soldier paint test WIP from Ben Spencer x ManOrMonster? Studios…”
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MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Battle Cat’ custom Laser Beast from Ersico…
Hot off the heals of the recent Baxter Stockman custom Glyos posted earlier in the week, Ersico comes with yet another show-stopping piece… the Battle Cat inspired Laser Beast! Taking popular ‘Tiger Burn’ from the iconic 80’s toy line, Ersico has set about faithfully replicating the colours of He-Man’s trusty stead, using a mixture ofContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Battle Cat’ custom Laser Beast from Ersico…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Deluxe Rankin Bass ‘Gollum’ from HamFX x Killer Bootlegs…
Making it’s debut at the Toys Are Us group show last month in a limited GID colourway, the ‘Deluxe Rankin Bass’ Gollum is finally ready for general release! Brewed from the fires of Mt. Doom, the fully articulated, mag jointed resin figure was sculpted by Tyler Ham of HamFX, with mould, casting and airbrushing dutiesContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Deluxe Rankin Bass ‘Gollum’ from HamFX x Killer Bootlegs…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Mortal Kombat ‘Goro’ M.U.S.C.L.E custom from Plastic Playhouse…
The highly talented Plastic Playhouse delves into 90’s pop culture once more as he proudly presents his latest M.U.S.C.L.E custom… an ode to Mortal Kombat’s Goro! Using the four armed ‘Ashuraman No Sensei’ figure, PP has painted him up in the final boss’ familiar orange tone, complete with subtle washes, meticulous highlights and even aContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Mortal Kombat ‘Goro’ M.U.S.C.L.E custom from Plastic Playhouse…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Broken Pigeon’s ‘Death Vader’ custom bootleg for DeKorner…
DeKorner continue their series of collaborations with up and coming bootleg artist Broken Pigeon as they reveal their latest exclusive release, the grim lord ‘Death Vader’! Standing at around 3″ tall, the kit-bashed figure has been hand cast by BP in a gorgeous yellow/black marbled resin. Limited to 20 pieces, 5 of which come withContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Broken Pigeon’s ‘Death Vader’ custom bootleg for DeKorner…”
MAN-E-NEWS// WIP Rivet Wars ‘Blight Fighter’ from Ted Terranova…
No one could ever have predicted how the Rivet Wars: Eastern Front Kickstarter campaign would blow up, but after just 30 days on the net the humble tabletop board game managed to secure over 20 times the required funding, going on to net CoolMiniOrNot and series creator Ted Terranova just shy of $600,000. The resultContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// WIP Rivet Wars ‘Blight Fighter’ from Ted Terranova…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Designer Toy Awards open nominations…
The guys over at Clutter are happy to announce that from May 1st until May 15th, the Designer Toy Awards, aka the DTAs, will be accepting open nominations in a variety of categories from both professionals and fans alike! Now in it’s 3rd year, the prestigious ceremony has undergone a number of changes, including a much clearerContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Designer Toy Awards open nominations…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Wastelanders’ mini figures from Super Sandbagger out now…
“WASTELANDERS: THE DAY IS APOCALYPSE WORLD AND FIGHTING IS NORMAL WAY OF DEATH. RESOURCES ARE NOT, AND SURVIVAL IS HARDEST. ONE MAN WITH GIANT EVIL CONTROLS ALL. ONLY IN WASTELAND WILL MONSTER CAN BE IS HEROES…” Previewed here last week, JR Deem aka Super Sandbagger‘s post-apocalyptic ‘Wastelanders’ mini figures are finally up for grabs! FeaturingContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Wastelanders’ mini figures from Super Sandbagger out now…”
MAN-E-NEWS// October Toys’ OMFG Series 4 voting now on…
Fresh from the success of the OMFG Series 3 Kickstarter campaign, October Toys have wasted no time in getting to work on the line-up, as they proudly announce that voting is now open for Series 4! Featuring a total of 147 mini figure designs from October Toys community members, up and coming sculptors and establishedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// October Toys’ OMFG Series 4 voting now on…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Death Dealer’ resin keychains from Menace Inc Studios…
After a brief hiatus from the art toy scene, Jeff Beck of Menace Inc Studios is back with his latest slab of resin genius… presenting the Death Dealer! Featuring a super-creepy skull design sculpted directly on to a shotgun cartridge, the figure has then been hand cast by Jeff in a multitude of different resinContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Death Dealer’ resin keychains from Menace Inc Studios…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Bullet Belt’ painted proto from Skinner…
Originally debuting at ToyCon UK earlier in the month in both black and flesh prototype form, the jaw-dropping Bullet Belt from Skinner made an appearance at C2E2 over the weekend as a fully painted master! Created as part of Triclops Studios upcoming B.A.S.T.A.R.D Universe project, the mini figure inspired piece stands at a lofty 10″Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Bullet Belt’ painted proto from Skinner…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Ultrus Bog ‘Shooting Blanks’ from Lulubell Toys…
Joining the previously revealed Toxic Avenger Sewer Creep in-store this week, Lulubell Toys are proud to present the latest in a long line of figures to receive the ‘Shooting Blanks’ treatment… Skinner’s Ultru Bog! That’s right, after an endless barrage of requests for blank Bogs, Lulubell is set to deliver with both unpainted black andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Ultrus Bog ‘Shooting Blanks’ from Lulubell Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Nama-Niku’s ‘Kinkeshi Flesh’ Mekamess auction on LRG…
As mentioned in our Ray Skull coverage last week, Nama Niku is the latest out of the blocks with his H.U.S.T.L.E Wave 1 Artist Proofs, proudly presenting the long awaited ‘Kinkeshi Flesh’ Mekamess! Undeniably one of the most popular designs from the first batch of figures, the MechaGodzilla kit-bash has been cast up in theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Nama-Niku’s ‘Kinkeshi Flesh’ Mekamess auction on LRG…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘My Pet Monster’ Critter custom from Topheroy…
We recently sent over a big batch of Disarticulator resin blanks to the mighty Topheroy to get to work upon, and as you can see by the above images, it’s taken no time for him to get down to business! First up we have a private commission for our resident super-sculptor Zectron… Taking inspiration fromContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘My Pet Monster’ Critter custom from Topheroy…”
MAN-E-NEWS// May’s Universe of Violence: Beetle Punk from IroNilla…
With the start of another month comes yet another awesome new figure from IroNilla’s ongoing Universe of Violence series, this time around coming in the form of Beetle Punk from Ironhaus Pro‘s Jimmy Rommel. In line with the latest slew of releases, the muscle bound beast comes with removable cowl accessory that will be offeredContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// May’s Universe of Violence: Beetle Punk from IroNilla…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Baxter Stockman Glyos custom from Ersico…
In keeping with our last post’s TMNT influence, we bring you the latest custom Glyos from the one and only Ersico… Baxter Stockman! Featuring a removable Savros helmet and (post mutation!) insect wings, Shredder’s henchman has been faithfully reproduced from the original Turtles comics, coming with a custom sculpted head and realistic brown, black, blueContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Baxter Stockman Glyos custom from Ersico…”
MAN-E-NEWS// ‘Mutant Steve’ designer action figure from Dr Death…
Featured here in a near complete state last week, it came with great pleasure this morning to find that Dr Death‘s long awaited debut toy has just been revealed in all it’s finished glory… Now known as Mutant Steve, the absolutely incredible 5.5″ figure has been hand cast in resin featuring some pretty unique designContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// ‘Mutant Steve’ designer action figure from Dr Death…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Skeletor and Faker custom Muscles of the Universe from Small Angry Monster…
Hot off the heals of the Viper Ashuraman paint-up we posted last week, Adam Pratt aka Small Angry Monster has put his hand to yet another 2 custom bootleg mini figures, this time around turning his attentions to Eric Nilla x Wolf Voigt’s Muscles of the Universe line… Taking the series’ Skeletor and He-Man, AdamContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Skeletor and Faker custom Muscles of the Universe from Small Angry Monster…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Ironhaus: BLACK exclusive program…
As a way of saying thank you for his fans minions continued support, Jimmy Rommel of Ironhaus Productions has revealed that a number of his most popular figures are to be rereleased through a special ‘exclusives’ program entitled Ironhaus: BLACK. Consisting of a number of different toys from the numerous lines Jimmy has worked on,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Ironhaus: BLACK exclusive program…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Toxic Avenger’ Sewer Creep from Coma21 x Dski One…
Toys Are Sanity’s Coma21 continues his onslaught of ‘Ian the Sewer Creep’ collaborations as he proudly presents the latest painted run from none other than Dski One… Taking inspiration from cult 80’s horror The Toxic Crusader, the tutu wearing ‘Toxie’ has been been painted up in a mixture of green, red and blue sprays, comingContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Toxic Avenger’ Sewer Creep from Coma21 x Dski One…”
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