Up and coming illustrator Dr Death has recently revealed images of his first designer action figure sculpt, the provisionally titled “Death, Doom and Destruction”… An absolutely incredible first attempt, the breathtakingly detailed 5.5” figure has (as with Death’s illustrations) been heavily influenced by the 80’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, in particular, Shredder’s henchman “Mutagen Man”.Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Death, Doom and Destruction” designer action figure from Dr Death…”
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MAN-E-NEWS// The “Black Ice” and “Black Fire” Deadbeets from Skinner x Scott Tolleson…
Scott Tolleson teams up with Skinner for the release of the latest batch of Deadbeet customs, as he proudly presents “Black Ice” and “Black Fire”… Sprayed in Skinner’s signature mix of metallic blue, green and black with contrasting firey red and yellow detailing, the 7” tall Black Ice sofubi has been limited to just 10Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Black Ice” and “Black Fire” Deadbeets from Skinner x Scott Tolleson…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The March ‘Universe of Violence’ release from IroNilla…
Ironmask and Eric Nilla aka IroNilla come with the third monthly instalment of ‘Universe of Violence’, with the mini figure series’ first standard size release, ‘Arn Hellstorm’… Sculpted in Ironmask’s unmistakable chunky style, the awesome M.U.S.C.L.E inspired viking wrestler (original sculpt pictured) is currently be cast up by Eric in a flexible keshi-style rubber. DueContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The March ‘Universe of Violence’ release from IroNilla…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Mini Pharoah Hound prototype from Argonaut Resins…
Eric Nocella kindly shares images of the latest figure to join the Argonaut Resins family, the Mini Pharaoh Hound! Joining the recently re-sculpted full-size Pharaoh, the 5″ tall piece (pictured here as a final wax sculpt) will soon be making the perfect companion piece to the Mini Tuttz in many a toy collection, with aContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Mini Pharoah Hound prototype from Argonaut Resins…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Sugar Skull Greads from Dead Hand Toys…
Fresh from the recent “multi-colour” drop a couple of weeks back, Brian Ahlbeck of Dead Hand Toys is proud to present the latest custom run of ‘Gread’ resin figures… this time around sporting an awesome sugar skull inspired paint job! One of Brian’s most detailed designs yet, the piece has been cast in a blackContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Sugar Skull Greads from Dead Hand Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Death Cap ‘Amanita Must Scare Ya’ resin figures from WeBecomeMonsters…
“Amanita Must Scare Ya, commonly known as the maggot agaric (pron.: /ˈæɡərɪk/) or zombie amanita (pron.: /ˌæməˈnaɪtə/), is a reanimorphic and psychoactive necromycete fungus, one of many in the genus Amanita. Native throughout the temperate and boreal regions of northern Transylvania, Amanita Must Scare Ya has been unintentionally introduced to many countries in the southernContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Death Cap ‘Amanita Must Scare Ya’ resin figures from WeBecomeMonsters…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Shrill Jill/Cracked Crystal GPK Cheap Toy custom from Uraeus x Muscle Things…
Alec over at Muscle Things has just announced details of his first collaborative mini figure with famous custom GPK Cheap Toy custom sculptor Uraeus, the hilarious Shrill Jill/Cracked Crystal! Based on the Series 6 GPK trading card design (pictured), the figure has been sculpted by Ureaus in a style 100% faithful to the original CheapContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Shrill Jill/Cracked Crystal GPK Cheap Toy custom from Uraeus x Muscle Things…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Omnitron: Mutogen Series 1 from AColorfulMonster…
Briefly mentioned in our coverage of the Skegg resin pre-order a couple of weeks back, AColorfulMonster has just revealed details of his latest kaiju-inspired line, the Omnitron: Mutogen Series 1! Featuring 3 unique types of mutation, “Lips”, “Spikes” and “Worms”, the super-creepy creations have been hand sculpt, cast and painted by the artist in hisContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Omnitron: Mutogen Series 1 from AColorfulMonster…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Fist Hombre’ bootleg action figure from Tone Tank…
Sorry guys, a little late on this one but here goes… Illustrator-cum-toy designer Tone Tank is proud to present his second toy release, and first full-resin figure, the mighty Fist Hombre! Complete with “real knucklehead action”, the 5.5″ tall custom bootleg has been kit-bashed from various vintage action figures, coming re-cast and hand painted byContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Fist Hombre’ bootleg action figure from Tone Tank…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Plaseebo’s BFM Mummy and Puppy Night Gamer for the “Monster from the Island” group show…
Bob Conge aka Plaseebo kindly shares with us 2 custom pieces he’s created for Clutter‘s upcoming “Monster of the Island” group show, the BFM (Bloody Fucken Mess) Plaseebo Mummy and Puppy Night Gamer… Cast in a soft vinyl with swirled glass eye inserts, the Tarantino inspired Mummy has been given a vivid neon green/yellow baseContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Plaseebo’s BFM Mummy and Puppy Night Gamer for the “Monster from the Island” group show…”
MAN-E-XCLUSIVE// WIP Martin Hairybottom H.U.S.T.L.E mini figure from UME Toys…
With the H.U.S.T.L.E Artist Series: Wave 1 releases now in full swing, we’ve decided to start sharing some of the entries that’ve been pouring in for Wave 2, the first of which coming from our good friend Richard Page over at UME Toys… Entitled Martin Hairybootom, the micro-sized incarnation of UME’s flagship character has beenContinue reading “MAN-E-XCLUSIVE// WIP Martin Hairybottom H.U.S.T.L.E mini figure from UME Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Darth TABAKO: Lord of the Toxic Ninja from KobzillaToy…
Thailand based artist Tanin Tumth of KobzillaToy has been hard at work on his latest slab of resin genius, as he presents Darth TABAKO: Lord of the Toxic Ninja… Created in reaction to the pollution Tanin encounters in everyday Bangkok life, from the constant noise, the super traffic jams, agressive advertising, and even politics, the awesome lookingContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Darth TABAKO: Lord of the Toxic Ninja from KobzillaToy…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Yellow’ Evolved Beast Diggler from Splurrt…
“The Digglers always had a ferocious appetite, but lacked the means to feed it. But nature loves novelty, so she intervened—to make them the apex predators they longed to be. Beasts who know no control and no fulfilment…” Originally previewed as a work in progress sculpt way back in November of last year, Splurrt hasContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Yellow’ Evolved Beast Diggler from Splurrt…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The NUCLEARMAN (Duke Nukem) custom M.U.S.C.L.E from Bigmantoys…
Like so many of us, our good friend Lee over at Bigmantoys was a huge fan of the original Duke Nukem 3D, but was always a bit disappointed by the severely limited range of merch… I mean, every good 90’s videogame character worth their salt has their own mini figure, right? Well 17 years (andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The NUCLEARMAN (Duke Nukem) custom M.U.S.C.L.E from Bigmantoys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// New Elephantos resin figures by turboPISTOLA…
It’s been a while since we last saw turboPISTOLA‘s Elephantos resin, so it came with great pleasure yesterday to find the artist has been working on not one, but two all-new colourways! Entitled the “Skellas”, the first edition has been inspired by MOTU’s Skeletor, coming in a faithful mix of yellow, blue and purple brushworkContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// New Elephantos resin figures by turboPISTOLA…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Mystical Warriors of the Rings’ Kayin Kunga revealed…
As if the recently revealed Ulric Wolfman and Goliath 2-pack wasn’t enough, the guys behind wrestling mini figure line ‘Mystical Warriors of the Ring‘ go and drop yet another awesome design on our laps… presenting the primal Kayin Kunga! Designed by series creator Mark Vasquez, digitally sculpted by Simon Grell, and soon to be produced by Marty ‘TheContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Mystical Warriors of the Rings’ Kayin Kunga revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Custom MaskedMan resin Ver.2 from Hoakser…
UK based graffiti-cum-toy artist Hoakser proudly presents the latest painted custom of his debut resin figure, Maskedman… Designed and sculpted by the man himself, the incredible spray can/respirator mash-up stands at an impressive 9.5cm tall, with this unique one-off coming painted in Hoakser’s instantly recognisable grimy, blood splattered style. Priced at a wallet friendly £22.99, the pieceContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Custom MaskedMan resin Ver.2 from Hoakser…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Skullgasm resin figure from Ultimate Skull and Cobra…
Tim Stephson and Ray Bazan (@toyxxcreep) have teamed up for the first release under the new “Ultimate Skull and Cobra” monicker… presenting the Skullgasm! A representation of “the constant carnal desires of man”, the super-creepy skull weighs in at around 4″ long and 3″ wide. Cast in a variety of different clear and opaque resins, theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Skullgasm resin figure from Ultimate Skull and Cobra…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Real’ Bear Champ resin figures from JC Rivera…
Swiftly following the “SuckerPunch” Phideas Gold custom we posted earlier in the week, JC Rivera has announced details of his latest resin figure, the ‘Real’ Bear Champ! A commissioned sculpt by the artist based on his ever popular Bear Champ character, the ultra-realistic 4″ piece offers a perfect contrast to the original’s more stylised, cartoon-likeContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Real’ Bear Champ resin figures from JC Rivera…”
MAN-E-NEWS// “Cud” mini figure WIP from Brooke A Allen…
Brooke A Allen kindly shares details of her third original mini figure, the fearsome Cud! A follow-up to the previously posted Reinfear Thunderstagg, the awesome piece is markedly bigger in scale than previous efforts at around 2″ tall, leading to a giant step up in terms of definition and detailing- just check out those muscles!Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// “Cud” mini figure WIP from Brooke A Allen…”
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