Lauded mini figure customiser Adam Pratt aka Small Angry Monster has finally worked his magic on one of Healeymade’s resins, the incredible ‘Venom Ashuraman’ M.A.S.K x M.U.S.C.L.E mash-up! Painted in a Buff-Monster inspired mix of pink and grey with gold detailing, the exquisitely detailed figure has been given a number of washes and highlights toContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Healeymade ‘Venom Ashuraman’ custom from Small Angry Monster…”
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MAN-E-NEWS// The Scavenger resin micro figure from ArtMyMind…
French custom/resin maestros ArtMyMind are proud to present their latest resin masterpiece, the beautiful Scavenger… The duo’s smallest figure to date measuring in at a micro 1.1″ tall, the meticulously detailed piece has been cast in an initial run of 3 different variants; the standard ‘Ruby and Shadow’ (Red and Black), a DIY 2 pack,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Scavenger resin micro figure from ArtMyMind…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Japanese Ion Men factory samples from A.O.I…
After a whopping 14 months on the drawing board, Any Old Ion‘s labour of love, the ‘Japanese Ion Men’ modular sofubi have finally been revealed in near-finished factory sample form! Consisting of a staggering 51 different soft vinyl cast parts designed by A.O.I in conjunction with turboPISTOLA, the series features a number of interchangeable piecesContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Japanese Ion Men factory samples from A.O.I…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Goo and Roo Fight Bros custom bootlegs from Blurble…
Blurble kindly shares details of his first ever custom bootleg release, as he proudly introduces the Goo and Roo Fight Bros! Professional wrestlers in the WWSW (World Wide Slackers), the pair have been kit-bashed and re-sculpted from the iconic M.U.S.C.L.E line. Cast by none other than Luke over at Imperfecz Toyz in a flexible keshi-styleContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Goo and Roo Fight Bros custom bootlegs from Blurble…”
MAN-E-NEWS// turboPISTOLA’s 4/20 toy drop…
Celebrating the high life in style this 4/20, turboPISTOLA proudly presents his latest slew of figures with more than a little nod to the ‘green’… Featuring a number of new Elephantos’, customs and original artwork, we bring you a quick rundown of exactly what will be on offer- •Elephantos Gamma edition: Cast in a Hulk-inspired neonContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// turboPISTOLA’s 4/20 toy drop…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Melty Misfits ‘Double Heather’ custom Cheap Toy from Buff Monster x Healeymade…
Drawing a huge amount of attention on IG yesterday, Buff Monster has just revealed an image of his first ever GPK Cheap Toy custom… a Melty Misfits take on Double Heather! Pictured here alongside the original rubber figure, the beautifully sculpted piece (presumably by Ice Cream resin head sculptor Mitch Martinez) has been cast in resinContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Melty Misfits ‘Double Heather’ custom Cheap Toy from Buff Monster x Healeymade…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Creo Design mascot from UME Toys…
As promised yesterday, we bring you a little look at the latest collaboration from UME Toys, as owner Rich Page proudly reveals his take on the Creo Design mascot… Created as an exclusive for the upcoming Cardiff Tattoo & Toy Con, the little guy is due to be produced by Creo’s Chris Alexander in resin,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Creo Design mascot from UME Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Caveguard, Luftmaus and more in the Healeymade store…
Since quitting the day job and moving full time into the world of resin art, Healeymade has treated us to week after week of solid releases… Well, unfortunately for our bank balances the elusive artist shows no signs of letting up, revealing yet another 3 pieces that’ll be hitting the store this Saturday! Alongside newContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Caveguard, Luftmaus and more in the Healeymade store…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Rampage x Frenzy ‘Cake Fighter’ barbarian…
With Supefestival 62 just a week away now, Jon over at Rampage Toys has started to reveal some of the amazing pieces he’ll be bringing along to his booth… the first of which coming in the form of the mighty Cake Fighter! A collaboration with the Frenzy Bros, the initial festival release will just featureContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Rampage x Frenzy ‘Cake Fighter’ barbarian…”
MAN-E-NEWS// ‘The Imp’ vinyl figure from FOS x Unbox Industries…
FOS, founder of Britain’s longest running and most infamous skateboard company HEROIN is proud to present his first vinyl toy in conjunction with Unbox Industries… The Imp! Making a secret appearance in proto form at ToyCon UK (found by us after an unauthorised rummaging through the Unbox crates!), the super-creepy figure will be getting aContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// ‘The Imp’ vinyl figure from FOS x Unbox Industries…”
MAN-E-NEWS// New Gorewad Monster micro figures from Ironmask…
Yep, yet more from the sculpting machine that is Ironmask today, as the ever busy artist reveals not 1, not 2, but 3 new Gorewad Monsters! Pictured here in a near-finished state, the gruesome new beasties are a little larger in scale than previous releases, giving Ironmask a whole load more scope for each ofContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// New Gorewad Monster micro figures from Ironmask…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Suki and Belemey Flatfoot resin test pulls from UME Toys…
After a couple of minor setbacks with production last week (leading to a complete re-sculpting), Richard Page over at UME Toys proudly reveals the first test pull of Suki the Shrunken Head… joined by another unexpected addition, the new and improved Belemey ‘Flatfoot’! Due to be making an appearance at the Cardiff Tattoo & ToyContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Suki and Belemey Flatfoot resin test pulls from UME Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Custom 5.5″ Barbarianaut from Monsterforge…
A figure we’ve been meaning to post since first laying eyes upon it a couple of weeks back over at Nerd City, Barbarianaut is the latest (and quite possibly greatest!) custom action figure from Monsterforge… Based on his recent OMFG Series 3 entry, the incredible piece has been kit-bashed from various vintage MOTU figures, withContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Custom 5.5″ Barbarianaut from Monsterforge…”
MAN-E-NEWS// ‘Deathmatch’ wip keshi from Nama Niku x Ironmask…
Following the hugely popular ‘Top Rope‘ custom keshi, Nama Niku has teamed up with Jimmy Rommel aka Ironmask for the latest instalment of wrestling ring-headed madness… presenting Deathmatch! Currently undergoing the meticulous kit-bashing Nama Niku has become known for, the figure is set to feature the body of Ironmask’s concrete monster (name unknown) with theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// ‘Deathmatch’ wip keshi from Nama Niku x Ironmask…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The CUD resin mini figure from Brooke A Allen…
Previously featured here as a work in progress sculpt a couple of month back, Brooke A Allen‘s latest resin mini figure, simply titled “CUD”, is finally upon us! Markedly bigger in scale than previous efforts at around 2″ tall, the fearsome beast has been hand cast in a number of different one-off colourways, each comingContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The CUD resin mini figure from Brooke A Allen…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Zombre resin figure from Ansis Purins x Hic & Hoc Publications…
Illustrator Ansis Purins and Hic & Hoc Publications are proud to reveal that award winning indie comic Zombre has made the leap into 3D in the form of a resin mini figure! Based on Ansis’ infamous ‘happy zombie’ creation, the faithfully sculpted figure has been hand cast and painted, coming with an individually drawn and cutContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Zombre resin figure from Ansis Purins x Hic & Hoc Publications…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Exciting World of Jalldoon’ resin mini figures from Rampageo Industries…
Following our little introduction to the ‘Exciting World of Jalldoon‘ last month, creator Jesse Chagnon of Rampageo Industries/Doom Kick has very kindly sent over a preview set of the first batch of figures the ‘Slimes’, so without further ado, we take another look at the highly promising line… Consisting of 5 beautifully cast resin minis,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Exciting World of Jalldoon’ resin mini figures from Rampageo Industries…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Triclops’ B.A.S.T.A.R.D Show at Rampage Studios…
Following an insane showing at ToyCon UK earlier in the month (head over here for the full lowdown), the Triclops boys have just revealed that they will be putting on the first B.A.S.T.A.R.D show in Japan next month! To be hosted/curated by Rampage Studios‘ Jon Malmstedt, the exhibition is set to feature a ton ofContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Triclops’ B.A.S.T.A.R.D Show at Rampage Studios…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Semi Korosiya ‘RGB’ sofubi from Cop A Squat Toys…
Making the leap from resin into soft vinyl last month with the release of the highly anticipated Semi Korosiya sofubi in neon green, Cop A Squat Toys are proud to announce the second edition of the figure, entitled ‘RGB’… Cast in a clear Japanese soft vinyl, the Chauskoskis sculpted beast has been given a mixContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Semi Korosiya ‘RGB’ sofubi from Cop A Squat Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The action figure customs of Kaboom Toys…
Featuring in Killer Bootlegs’ recent Toys Are Us group show at the Rockford Art Deli, Christopher Cannon from the newly formed Kaboom Toys kindly shares a little info on his latest project, Mash-Ups of the Multiverse… In a similar vein to Goodleg Toys’ WOTU line, Cannon has produced a series of one-off action figure customsContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The action figure customs of Kaboom Toys…”
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