Whilst we posted full release details of UME Toys‘ latest figure Dee-Dee Silverspoon earlier in the week, the arrival of new shots showing the shear variety on offer meant we couldn’t resist posting the adorable little ice cream once more! Due to come in a number of small painted runs including both Glitter Tops (pinkContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// UME Toys’ Dee-Dee Silverspoon fully revealed…”
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MAN-E-NEWS// Eric Nilla’s Universe of Violence contest…
In celebration of his new blog and shop, plus the release of the Universe of Violence Set A this week, Eric Nilla proudly presents the first in a long line of monthly contests… Up for grabs is a stunning one-off rubber casting of Eric’s featured Eyeklops mini figure, coming in a beautiful two-tone mix ofContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Eric Nilla’s Universe of Violence contest…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Super Suck UP! group show from DKE Toys x Suckadelic
“It’s great that I’m baller enough that all these successful artists have to make my shit for me. All I have to do is design some shitty grafix and wait for the check. I love how DKE is pimping real artists for my benefit.” -The Sucklord We previously posted work in progress shots of JasonContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Super Suck UP! group show from DKE Toys x Suckadelic”
MAN-E-NEWS// Ironmask’s Horsemen inspired mini figure for Universe of Violence Series 2…
With the Universe of Violence‘s Set A of Series 1 going on sale (and quickly selling out!) just yesterday, we were surprised to find that Ironmask has already finished the first figure from the second wave! Easily one of our favourite sculpts from the highly talented artist yet, the stunning 1.5″ tall figure takes inspirationContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Ironmask’s Horsemen inspired mini figure for Universe of Violence Series 2…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Toofless resin figure from Blurble…
Originally making an appearance as Gusto’s sidekick for the recent SDCC exclusive “Unicorn Blood” release (find out more here), Blurble has created another batch of the adorable Toofless for all those who missed out… Limited to just 4 hand cast resin pieces, the little guys stand at just 1.25″ tall, each coming cast in aContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Toofless resin figure from Blurble…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Triple Crown Monster debut painted release…
Hot off the heals of the debut “Blue” colourway at SDCC earlier this month (find out more here), “The Triple Crown of YoYo” team have just unveiled the debut painted edition of the Triple Crown Monster! Coming cast in a gorgeous soft orange vinyl with pink, black, gold and white sprays, the figure was designedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Triple Crown Monster debut painted release…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The CAPSL designer pill fob from Jason Freeny…
“For my first line of designer toys, I wanted to add function… Everything else out there is all about form, but CAPSLs are actually useful too. And I wanted to add a 4th dimension, since so much of what I do focuses on what’s inside; CAPSLs let you go inside and actually use that spaceContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The CAPSL designer pill fob from Jason Freeny…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The new store from Eric Nilla…
We’ve featured the amazing work of sculptor and caster Eric Nilla numerous times here at Man-E-Toys (check out our various posts here), but with most of his releases being limited to the dedicated mini figure forums, a lot of potential new fans have missed out… Well that ends today, as later on tonight Eric willContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The new store from Eric Nilla…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Mini Sunshine “Clear” B.U.F.F mini figure from Muscle Things…
Following the release of both Hot Pink and Midnight Black editions a few weeks back, Alec over at Muscle Things is proud to reveal the latest incarnation of Mini Sunshine… this time in clear! Customised from the original pyramid shaped Sunshine M.U.S.C.L.E robot, Alec has once again cast the figure in his signature “Black Magic”Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Mini Sunshine “Clear” B.U.F.F mini figure from Muscle Things…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Plaseebo’s The Son of SUM for “The Toy As Art”…
Created for the upcoming “The Toy As Art” show, Bob Conge aka Plaseebo kindly shares with us his latest custom piece, The Son of SUM! Kit-bashed and sculpted from various found objects, the beautiful one-off figure has been cast in resin, coming complete with vivid Monster Kolor sprays. Due to feature alongside works from theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Plaseebo’s The Son of SUM for “The Toy As Art”…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The BLObPUS x Toy Art Gallery “Gori Gori” blind bag release…
Toy Art Gallery has just announced that they’ve teamed up with the mighty BLObPUS once again for the release of the “Gori Gori” sofubi! Due to be sold blind-bagged, the absolutely gorgeous 5″ tall figure has been cast in both GID and black soft vinyl, featuring BLObPUS’ usual mix of tight metallic sprays and brushContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The BLObPUS x Toy Art Gallery “Gori Gori” blind bag release…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The custom Worryknot from Hoakser x The Projects…
“A collaboration sometimes feels like a car with two steering wheels. [Worryknot] represents the anxiety of artistic collaboration…” UK graffiti artist Hoakser has teamed up with urban art/clothing company The Projects for the release of the very first Worryknot custom! Originally created by Stu Witter and Jon Burgerman back in 2007, the resin cast desktopContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The custom Worryknot from Hoakser x The Projects…”
MAN-E-NEWS// “Fröstkron” Cyborg Space Barbarian from Ben Spencer…
“The champion of General Gorgax’s elite cadre of Cyborg Space Barbarians is Fröstkron, Scourge of the Frozen Xanthic Wastes!” Hot off the heals of our recent Lucha Sharks update (find out more here), Ben Spencer is proud to present yet another new Galaxxor creation in the form of Cyborg Space Barbarian “Fröstkron”. Coming with aContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// “Fröstkron” Cyborg Space Barbarian from Ben Spencer…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Scowl resin figure from Motorbot…
Previewed here last week as a work in progress, Motorbot has wasted no time in casting his first batch of the newly titled “Scowl” resin figures! Due to come in a variety of glitter infused clear tints with hand painted detailing, our bet is on Motorbot sticking to the tried and tested format of creatingContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Scowl resin figure from Motorbot…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Toy Tokyo x Secret Base McSupersized “Black”…
Spotted over at Hypebeast earlier today comes the latest Toy Tokyo exclusive of Ron English‘s “McSupersize Me” sofubi, the Black edition! Cast by Secret Base in a soft black vinyl with white, red and black detailing, the figure is available through Zozotown now for just 7,140yen. Whilst not as striking as last year’s X-Ray release, the sleek blackContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Toy Tokyo x Secret Base McSupersized “Black”…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Glyos’ 5th Anniversary Task Force Volkriun drop…
In celebration of 5 whole years making full production Glyos figures, Matt Doughty has revealed details of a very special drop coming to the Glyos store this Friday (9.30pm EDT), including the return of the Task Force Volkriun! Coming in a new olive green “Volkriun Commando” edition, every one of the original PVC moulds have returnedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Glyos’ 5th Anniversary Task Force Volkriun drop…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Custom “Gumball” Battle Beast: Killer Carp from Eric Nilla…
Even with a whole host of other mini figure projects on the go, master caster Eric Nilla has managed to find time to squeeze in the second addition to his on-going custom “Gumball” Battle Beasts series, the Killer Carp! Taking the hard plastic originals of the western Battle Beasts we all know and love, EricContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Custom “Gumball” Battle Beast: Killer Carp from Eric Nilla…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Dee-Dee Silverspoon resin figure from UME Toys…
After a whole weekend slaving away in the UME resin lab, Richard Page proudly reveals release details of the newly title Dee-Dee Silverspoon! Due to come bagged with a header card plus laminated handcut sticker, the adorable 3″ resin mini will be available in a plethora of different colourways (including the pictured Noir and OG), offeredContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Dee-Dee Silverspoon resin figure from UME Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Rampage Toys at Wonder Festival Summer 2012…
Following an excellent turnout of custom sofubis and painted runs at SDCC last week (a few of which are still available on the Dragatomi store here), Jon Malmstedt over at Rampage Toys is putting the finishing touches to his latest batch of toys for this Sunday’s Wonder Festival Summer 2012. Joining an orange painted runContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Rampage Toys at Wonder Festival Summer 2012…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Skull Tattoos from Double Haunt…
“Skull Tattoos are angry spirits created from a cursed tattoo machine in that dingy tattoo studio that you’ve heard bad things about…” Previously teased here last month, Australian duo Double Haunt are proud to present their latest batch of “resin awesomeness”, the Skull Tattoos! Hand sculpt and cast in a variety of solid colours with flecksContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Skull Tattoos from Double Haunt…”
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