Opening it’s doors this morning to the usual hordes of sofubi and kaiju fans, the 62nd bi-annual Superfestival played host to one of the biggest showings from Rampage Toys yet, so big in fact that one booth was barely enough to contain the staggering selection of mini figures and sofubi! With a number of collabs,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Rampage Toys at Supefestival 62…”
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MAN-E-NEWS// ‘Split Kit’ GPK Cheap Toy custom test pull from Nolan JP x Muscle Things…
A project almost 6 months in the making now, the mind blowing ‘Split Kit’ GPK Cheap Toy custom from Nolan JP appears to be nearing the final stages of production, with the reveal of the very first test pull over at Muscle Things… Based on one of our favourite Garbage Pail Kid trading cards designs, theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// ‘Split Kit’ GPK Cheap Toy custom test pull from Nolan JP x Muscle Things…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Glyos Micro Ugly Unicorn from Rampage Toys…
He’s been a while in coming, but Rampage Toys‘ adorable Micro Ugly Unicorns are now boxed up and ready for sale! Sculpted by Rampage’s Jon Malmstedt, the 1.5″ chibi figure has been cast by none other than Eric Nilla in an authentic keshi-style rubber. Coming with fully Glyos compatible joints featuring articulation in both theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Glyos Micro Ugly Unicorn from Rampage Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// “The Hell?” resin figure from We Become Monsters…
THE HELL? HORROR FROM BEYOND KNOWN SPACE! FREAKY TWELVE EYED BABY THING. IS IT A BOY? IS IT A GIRL? OR IS IT.. THE HELL!!!?!? Originally featuring as part of a one of sculpt for GAME ON last month (check it out here), We Become Monsters‘ “The Hell?” resin beastie is finally ready for general release!Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// “The Hell?” resin figure from We Become Monsters…”
MAN-E-NEWS// New ‘Wastelanders’ mini figures from Super Sandbagger and Ironmask…
Previewed here a few weeks back, JR Deem aka Super Sandbagger kindly shares details of the latest additions to the ongoing ‘Wastelanders’ mini figure series- Sandbagger’s very own Skorplok and the previously unrevealed Little Sandbag from Ironmask! Dropping together very soon, Sandbagger will be casting these guys up in an authentic flexible rubber with aContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// New ‘Wastelanders’ mini figures from Super Sandbagger and Ironmask…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Toy Mafia exclusive ‘Semi Korosiya’ (Cicada Killer) from Cop A Squat Toys…
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. As promised in our post yesterday, we bring you the second figure to feature at Clutter‘s Toy Mafia this coming Saturday… Cop AContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Toy Mafia exclusive ‘Semi Korosiya’ (Cicada Killer) from Cop A Squat Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Warlords of Wor’s ‘Clawbber’ C2E2 debut…
He’s been a long time in coming, but Warlords of Wor‘s follow-up to the mighty Bog-Nar is finally upon us… presenting Clawbber! Kit-bashed and intensely re-sculpted from a number of different vintage action figures by ManOrMonster? Studios‘ Brandon Michael Barker, the beautiful piece has once again been cast in resin with the now standard WoWContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Warlords of Wor’s ‘Clawbber’ C2E2 debut…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The C2E2 exclusive Frenzy Barbarians from Skinner…
Dropping alongside a whole host of custom toys and art at the Critical Hit C2E2 booth this weekend, the legendary Skinner introduces his latest run of Frenzy Barbarians… Featuring 4 different figures based on Frenzy’s new spiked and double-headed designs; Black Tooth Grin (ltd to 1), Nocturnal Gorg (ltd to 2), Iceberg Suicide (ltd toContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The C2E2 exclusive Frenzy Barbarians from Skinner…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Rotten Rex kaiju wip from James Groman…
Illustrator, pro toy sculptor and creator of the much loved Brain Bug Boogieman, James Groman, has just revealed that the long awaited Rotten Rex kaiju will finally be seeing the light of day! Originally sculpted way back in 2011, it would appear that the humungous beast is now entering the wax prototyping phase courtesy ofContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Rotten Rex kaiju wip from James Groman…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Melty Misfits Cheap Toy from Buff Monster x Healeymade…
Previewed here a few days back, Buff Monster‘s much anticipated Melty Misfits custom Cheap Toy will be available to purchase later today! Continuing Buff’s homage to the beloved Garbage Pail Kids, the mini figure has been sculpted by Mitch Martinez to mirror one of the first series’ most popular characters Double Heather, albiet with aContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Melty Misfits Cheap Toy from Buff Monster x Healeymade…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The ROYAL FAIL: LETTERS ‘AVE IT! H.U.S.T.L.E sale…
We’ve been having some serious problems with the UK postal service of late (too many to list here!), so to celebrate our hate of the Royal Mail we’ll be offering up the new ROYAL FAIL: LETTERS ‘AVE IT! mini figure for 40% off! Created by Matt ‘Lunartik‘ JOnes in conjunction with Tru:Tek’s upcoming H.U.S.T.L.E Artist Series:Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The ROYAL FAIL: LETTERS ‘AVE IT! H.U.S.T.L.E sale…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Toy Mafia Exclusive Dojia San by MVH…
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. Clutter‘s monthly Toy Mafia event opens it’s doors for the first time at Concrete NYC this Saturday, kicking things off with 2 highly anticipatedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Toy Mafia Exclusive Dojia San by MVH…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Darkkklon custom bootleg from Bombermat Toys…
Following a brief hiatus from the art toy scene, Argentinian custom bootleger Matias over at Bombermat Toys is back with his latest release, Planet Nibiru native ‘The Darkkklon’! The first figure to feature in Shit Wars’ ‘Vintage Collection’, the reptilian avenger has been cast in 2 different colourways; the standard ‘Dirty’, and in a nodContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Darkkklon custom bootleg from Bombermat Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Phalanx mini exposition at C2E2 revealed…
With Chicago’s C2E2 opening it’s doors later this week, Ben Spencer over at Nerd City proudly presents the entire Phalanx line-up in full! A mini exposition featuring an incredible collection of neo-vintage 5.5″ action figure customs, bootlegs and original figures, the strictly limited designs will be available to view and purchase from the Nerd CityContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Phalanx mini exposition at C2E2 revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Ray Skull H.U.S.T.L.E Artist Proofs from Hungry Imp x Tru:Tek…
They’ve been a long time coming what with our various other commitments, but the H.U.S.T.L.E Artist Series: Wave 1 APs are finally making their way to the various artists involved, the first batch up for grabs coming from Hungry Imp… Cast in a clear blue resin by series creator Tru:Tek, the MOTU/M.U.S.C.L.E inspired Ray SkullContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Ray Skull H.U.S.T.L.E Artist Proofs from Hungry Imp x Tru:Tek…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Mutant Bastard designer action figure from Dr Death…
We’ve been following the progress of up and coming illustrator Dr Death‘s debut art toy since our first post a month or so back, so it came with great pleasure today to find the incredible designer action figure is nearing the final stages of production! An absolutely mind blowing debut, the breathtakingly detailed 5.5″ ‘Mutant Bastard’Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Mutant Bastard designer action figure from Dr Death…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The RAMPAGE x Hints and Spices ‘UU and Waniphant’ art sets…
Ahead of Superfestival 62 at the weekend, Jon over at Rampage Toys has managed to sneak in yet another sofubi collab, as he proudly presents the arrival of the long awaited RAMPAGE x Hints and Spices ‘UU and Waniphant’ art sets! Available in the Rampage store this Thursday at 2pm Japan time (around 1am EST), theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The RAMPAGE x Hints and Spices ‘UU and Waniphant’ art sets…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Skull Brain Allstars from Mutant Vinyl Hardcore…
After weeks of tentative planning Mutant Vinyl Hardcore‘s first community driven series, the Skull Brain Allstars, has finally been revealed in all it’s glory! Using the Death Head DX as platform of choice, MVH has enlisted the talents of 5 of Skull Brain‘s finest to work their magic on the figure (Hellopike, Dlux, Ungawa222, Nebulon5 and Gatchabert),Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Skull Brain Allstars from Mutant Vinyl Hardcore…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Official new GPK Cheap Toys teased…
It appears that after years of constant request from fans, Garbage Pail Kid creators Topps are finally gearing up for an all-new series of Cheap Toys! Teased on the GPK Facebook page over the weekend, the line is set to feature a whole host of famous characters sadly missed by the first round of toys-Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Official new GPK Cheap Toys teased…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Cadaver Twins prototype from Splurrt…
Whilst we rather impatiently wait for the delivery of the first batch of unpainted Evolved Beast Digglers, Splurrt shares images of the latest monstrosity heading to soft vinyl… presenting the Cadaver Twins! As with the new Diggler, it appears the hideous beast will be significantly larger than his older brothers, this time around coming withContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Cadaver Twins prototype from Splurrt…”
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