Whilst unfortunately unable to make ToyConUK in person next week, Russian toy artist Sergey Safonov has created a number of new releases, collaboration pieces and even prints that will be available at various booths- the first of which to be revealed coming in the form of 3 exclusive colourways for UK designer toy emporium, The HangContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// A trifecta of ToyConUK exclusives from Sergey Safonov x The Hang Gang…”
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MAN-E-NEWS// Mystical Warriors of the Ring’s ‘Sheldon Sabre’ revealed…
Mark Vasquez, the mastermind behind the upcoming ‘Mystical Warriors of the Ring‘ mini figure series is proud to present the line’s 6th and final character from this year’s line-up, Sheldon Sabre! The first ‘AWF World Heavyweight Champion’ and arch nemesis of Ulric Wolfrom, Sheldon has proven to be the most ambitious sculpt yet, and the onlyContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Mystical Warriors of the Ring’s ‘Sheldon Sabre’ revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Unbox Industries announce future collaborations with The Disarticulators…
Yet another HUGE project we’ve been finding extremely difficult to keep to ourselves over the past few months, we can finally reveal today that Unbox Industries will be will be teaming up with The Disarticulators to produce a brand new range of vinyl figures in a variety of shapes and sizes! To get the ball rolling Unbox willContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Unbox Industries announce future collaborations with The Disarticulators…”
MAN-E-NEWS// ToyCon UK B.A.S.T.A.R.D teasers from Triclops Studios…
Joining the full set of 12 all-new B.A.S.T.A.R.D creations teased last week, the Triclops boys come with yet another 2 projects that will be making an appearance at ToyCon UK… As always, the guys are remaining tight-lipped until the con, but from what we can gather from the limited pics and info, 2 new miniContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// ToyCon UK B.A.S.T.A.R.D teasers from Triclops Studios…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The ToyConUK exclusive ‘Libertas’ resin skulls from Jon Paul Kaiser x Tru:Tek…
Previewed here last week as an early test-paint, we can now proudly share the ‘Libertas’ resin skulls in all their glory! Designed, sculpted and painted by Jon Paul Kaiser and cast by none other than our very own Tru:Tek, the incredible figures will be making their debut in 2 different colourways; the previously revealed ‘standard’Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The ToyConUK exclusive ‘Libertas’ resin skulls from Jon Paul Kaiser x Tru:Tek…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Sexy Ronald’ custom bootleg from Wizard Skull x The Sucklord…
The Sucklord reveals details of his latest collaborative project with Brooklyn based illustrator Wizard Skull, the ‘Sexy Ronald’ custom bootleg! Based on the legendary weirdo’s infamous lampooning of a certain fast-food chain’s mascot, the guys have gone all out with the release, mounting the as-yet-unrevealed figure on a wooden backer with ‘real’ McDonalds Cheeseburger wrappers, plusContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Sexy Ronald’ custom bootleg from Wizard Skull x The Sucklord…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Tru:Tek x Killer Bootlegs ‘Joba the Hurt: Star Flaws Edition’ H.U.S.T.L.E for the Toys Are Us group show…
Whilst our writer and editor Tru:Tek was too late to make the press for Killer Bootlegs‘ upcoming Toys Are Us group show, he did manage to get an impromptu entry sent off this week… Introducing Joba the Hurt: Star Flaws Edition! Taken from the recent H.U.S.T.L.E Artist Series: Wave 1, the Killer Bootlegs kit-bashed/ Tru:TekContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Tru:Tek x Killer Bootlegs ‘Joba the Hurt: Star Flaws Edition’ H.U.S.T.L.E for the Toys Are Us group show…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘War Pugs’ custom Armorvor heads from 1Shot Toys…
“Meanwhile… on the war-torn planet Snort57z the WAR PUGS with their bowls empty, no water or treats in sight they head out cute and cuddly to destroy the universe looking to fulfill they needs! So look out for the WAR PUG!” We’ve been meaning to feature artist Eric Villanueva of 1Shot Toys for quite some time now,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘War Pugs’ custom Armorvor heads from 1Shot Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Instagram Toy resin samples from JC Rivera x Shinbone Creative x SmallAngryMonster…
It’s been coming up for 10 months since we last heard anything on the infamous “On Your Desk” Instagram Toy, but far from dead and buried, the awesome figure has finally seen the light of day as a limited batch of ‘NFS’ samples! Originally designed and sculpted by JC Rivera, with digital retooling from ShinboneContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Instagram Toy resin samples from JC Rivera x Shinbone Creative x SmallAngryMonster…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Fossilised Morrow resin figures from Taylored Curiosities…
“Many thousands of years ago, long before you would remember; a strange species inhabited our planet. They are totally extinct now, but whilst out fossil hunting quite recently, I came across some fossilised specimens of these odd beings.” Penny over at Taylored Curiosities has been busy working on a new range of designs that will beContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Fossilised Morrow resin figures from Taylored Curiosities…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The ToyCon exclusive ‘Boxen of Oxen’ from alto x Creo Design…
ToyConUK sees alto and Creo Design team up once again for the release of ‘Boxen of Oxen’, a series of four Con-exclusive ‘mix and match’ Little Ox colourways… Designed by Alto and produced in Creo Designs’ signature weathered metallic resin, each hand cast edition has been limited to just 10 pieces, retailing at at a very reasonable £25 ($40) per piece… AContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The ToyCon exclusive ‘Boxen of Oxen’ from alto x Creo Design…”
MAN-E-NEWS// New resin and custom drop from turboPISTOLA…
Daniel Smith aka turboPISTOLA continues his onslaught of releases this year with yet another jaw-dropping horde of OMFG customs and original Elephantos resin figures, this time around with a distinctly 80’s ‘saturday morning’ cartoon vibe… So without further ado, we bring you a quick rundown of the various figures available to purchase in-store right now-Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// New resin and custom drop from turboPISTOLA…”
MAN-E-NEWS// ‘Cowababa’ Giant Monster Embryo custom WIP from Creo Designs…
Chris Alexander over at Creo Designs kindly shares details of his custom piece for Taylored Curiosities‘ Giant Monster Embryo debut at ToyCon UK next week, the TMNT inspired ‘Cowababa’… Despite working on a plethora of original sculptures, models and toys (including the Giant Monster Embryo itself!), this is actually Chris’ FIRST EVER custom art toy, andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// ‘Cowababa’ Giant Monster Embryo custom WIP from Creo Designs…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘EASTER Chicks Gone Wild’ resin kaiju from Plaseebo…
As promised earlier in the week, Bob Conge aka Plaseebo treats us to a full reveal of his latest resin monstrosity, ‘Chicks Gone Wild’. Similar to the recent Misfits custom series, the stunning 8″ piece will form the basis for several ultra-limited customs over the next year, the first of which coming in the formContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘EASTER Chicks Gone Wild’ resin kaiju from Plaseebo…”
The Disarticulators FAQ…
With a number of different mini figure series poised for general release over the coming months, it has come to our attention that some confusion has arisen as to who exactly The Disarticulators are and what they (we!) produce, so without further ado, we bring you a comprehensive FAQ from our very own Zectron whichContinue reading “The Disarticulators FAQ…”
MAN-E-NEWS// New ‘Axeface BC’ resin figure from Monstrehero…
It was no secret that Monstrehero‘s incredible Axeface BC neo-vintage figure was one of our favourite resins of last year (check out our extensive coverage here), so we were more than a little happy to find this morning that a follow-up is planned for release soon! Teased here in what appears to be a prettyContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// New ‘Axeface BC’ resin figure from Monstrehero…”
MAN-E-UPDATE// Dubose Art’s Driggs “The Hunter” custom bootleg for the Toys Are Us group show…
We’ve been closely following the progress of Dubose Art‘s first custom bootleg, Driggs “The Hunter”, since it’s inception a few weeks back, so it came with great pleasure this morning to find the first batch revealed in all their glory… Created for Killer Bootlegs‘ upcoming “Toy Are Us” group art show, the stunning figure has been kit-bashedContinue reading “MAN-E-UPDATE// Dubose Art’s Driggs “The Hunter” custom bootleg for the Toys Are Us group show…”
MAN-E-UPDATE// The Split Kit GPK Cheap Toy custom from NolanJP…
Originally revealed as a work in progress sculpt over 3 months ago now, we were beginning to wonder whether NolanJP‘s ‘Split Kit’ Cheap Toy custom would ever see the light of day… Well fret not GPK fans, as today we bring you pics of the near finished sculpt! Based on one of our favourite Garbage PailContinue reading “MAN-E-UPDATE// The Split Kit GPK Cheap Toy custom from NolanJP…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Mark Ultra’s ‘Space Pope Vs. The Sphinxecutioner’ for the Toys Are Us group show…
After a brief hiatus, The Mark Ultra returns with his latest custom bootleg release, the awesome Space Pope Vs. The Sphinxecutioner! Kit-bashed from a vintage Voltron ‘Hagar the Witch’ figure and the iconic ‘Pyramid Sunshine’ M.U.S.C.L.E, the ingenius piece has been cast in 2 separate colourways; white and pink for the Pope, and a M.U.S.C.L.E styleContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Mark Ultra’s ‘Space Pope Vs. The Sphinxecutioner’ for the Toys Are Us group show…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Vandalface’ resin figure and chocolates from Hoakser…
Teased here just last week, UK graffiti artist Hoakser kindly shares details of his latest original figure design… this time around coming in fully edible chocolate as well as resin! Standing at around 2″ tall, the standard plastic edition comes hand cast, sanded, drilled, glossed and sprayed by the artist in a number of differentContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Vandalface’ resin figure and chocolates from Hoakser…”
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