After spotting PlasticPlayhouse‘s custom of Zectron‘s Critters-inspired mini figure yesterday, we decided to take a closer look at the highly talented artist’s work… and boy are we glad that we did! Heading over to PP’s dedicated Little Rubber Guys thread, there are literally hundreds of different M.U.S.C.L.E, keshi and Cheap Toy customs that the guyContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// PlasticPlayhouse’s custom Man-E-Faces M.U.S.C.L.E custom…”
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MAN-E-NEWS// The “2012 Designer Toy Awards Host” bootleg from The Sucklord…
In celebration of being asked to host this year’s Designer Toy Awards, The Sucklord has revealed he will be releasing a very special figure for the occasion, The Sucklord Host 2012! Dropping at the ceremony on October 13th (during New York Comic Con), the figure features the same bootlegged suit from the Occupy Cybertron line,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “2012 Designer Toy Awards Host” bootleg from The Sucklord…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Teddy R.B.S.IV Open Helmet Edition from Dust…
After 5 years since their last appearance, Dust proudly presents the latest series of Teddy R.B.S.IV’s, the Open Helmet Edition! As with the previous release, the fully articulated resin is due to come in a limited edition of 10, each hand cast, painted and weathered by Dust himself. Giving us a glimpse of the character underneathContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Teddy R.B.S.IV Open Helmet Edition from Dust…”
MAN-E-NEWS// PlasticPlayhouse’s “Critters-inspired” mini figure custom…
We’ve featured Zectron‘s stunning Critters-inspired mini figure extensively here at Man-E-Toys over the past month (and you can bet there’s a whole lot more to come!), so it came with great pleasure yesterday to stumble across the very first custom from PlasticPlayhouse! Created from one of the first batch’s flesh figures, the Crite has beenContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// PlasticPlayhouse’s “Critters-inspired” mini figure custom…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Lucha Sharks sculpt update from Ben Spencer…
Originally revealed here a couple of months back, Ben Spencer (of Galaxxor fame) has recently posted updated images of the highly anticipated Lucha Shark sculpt. Inspired by the anthropomorhic themed properties of the 80’s and 90’s, plus the recent Inaction Figures of friends Steve Seeley and Giant Japanese Monster, Bad!, the latest addition to the Galaxxor universe is a combinationContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Lucha Sharks sculpt update from Ben Spencer…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Neo Fighter Toys’ Twist Kid mini figure…
Geoff Maxfield of Neo Fighter Toys is proud to reveal his debut resin mini figure, Twist Kid! Heavily influenced by Kinikuman and Manga, the M.U.S.C.L.E scaled toy has been sculpted by Maxfield and prototyped/produced by resin master Marty “Godbeast” Hansen. Available in a huge selection of flesh, metallic, clear, opaque, GID and colour changing resins,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Neo Fighter Toys’ Twist Kid mini figure…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Dee-Dee Whip from UME Toys…
“She’s set to melt your heart…” You’d think after the massive “Halloween in July” event last week that Rich Page would be taking a little break from resin for a while… but with the reveal of Dee-Dee Whip this morning, it would appear the UME resin lab will be up and running again soon! StandingContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Dee-Dee Whip from UME Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Spy Monkey x Frenzy Areusu sofubi figure…
In an unlikely pairing, Japanese sofubi house Frenzy have teamed up with custom action figure accessory creators Spy Monkey for the latest Barbarian release, Areusu. Featuring the standard Sirius style design sprayed in a dazzling palette of metallic silver, yellow and blue, each 7″ vinyl figure comes complete with either “Shining Gold” or “Doppelganger” SpyContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Spy Monkey x Frenzy Areusu sofubi figure…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The X-Ray Gummi Bear from Jason Freeny…
After years on the drawing board, Jason Freeny‘s “Anatomie Gummi Bar” has finally been realised by Famemaster as a 3D puzzle-cum-art toy! Launching under the company’s 4DMASTER brand, the 8″ vinyl/ABS piece will initially come in just three of the pictured “flavours”, the circled clear and green, plus the “Terminator”. Produced in very limited quantities,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The X-Ray Gummi Bear from Jason Freeny…”
MAN-E-NEWS// A trifecta of Grody customs from Blurble…
Blurble kindly shares details of his latest batch of Grody Monster customs, Sea Monkey of Death, Chief Hydra and Sunbaked Monster! Featuring a mash-up of various Grody sofubis, custom accessories and in the Sea Monkey’s case, an all-new hand cast resin head, the creepy-yet-cute figures have been expertly painted in a variety of Monster KolorContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// A trifecta of Grody customs from Blurble…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Banksy Bootleg “Open Run” edition from 2bitHACK…
Following a sell-out debut at 3D Retro‘s SDCC booth last week, 2bitHACK is proud to announce the release of the Banksy Bootleg “Open Edition”. Identical to the original exclusive in all but packaging, the open run is due to come unsigned/numbered, with slogan “Have a nice day” replacing Officer 619… “Inspired” by Banksy’s Smiley Copper,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Banksy Bootleg “Open Run” edition from 2bitHACK…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The MVH “Psycho Swirl Joker” and “Harley Quinn” DX Dokruo Sludge Demons…
Coinciding with the release of The Dark Knight Rises today, MVH (Mutant Vinyl Hardcore) is proud to reveal his latest DX Dokruo Sludge Demons, the “Psycho Swirl Joker” and “Harley Quinn” chase! Cast in glow-in-the-dark vinyl, Pyscho Swirl Joker has been sprayed in a variety of metallics, fluorescents and clear paints, coming complete with ribbon tie,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The MVH “Psycho Swirl Joker” and “Harley Quinn” DX Dokruo Sludge Demons…”
MAN-E-NEWS// WIP Slime Owl resin figure from Motorbot…
The ever prolific Motorbot has recently revealed work in progress shots of his latest original creation, the Slime Owl (yes, two owl posts in one day!). In our eyes one of the artist’s strongest pieces yet, it’s great to see Motorbot deviate from the tried and tested toothy creations to create something original and fresh…Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// WIP Slime Owl resin figure from Motorbot…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Arichie” H.A.C.K Series 2 mini figure from Ironmask…
Following reveals of both Bear-God and Tornader over the past couple of weeks, Amerikaiju proudly presents the third and final figure that will be making it into H.A.C.K Series 2, Archie the Archaeopteryx from Ironmask! Based on the chicken-like creature considered to be one of the first birds on the planet, the stunning micro comesContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Arichie” H.A.C.K Series 2 mini figure from Ironmask…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The OMFG! Series 2 “Instant Collection” pledge tier…
As if the awesome sculpts of OMFG! Series 2 weren’t enough to persuade you into taking the plunge on the newly created Kickstarter campaign (find out more here), George Gaspar over at October Toys has added a brand new pledge tier for those looking to start their collection off with a bang! With a choiceContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The OMFG! Series 2 “Instant Collection” pledge tier…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The LumberJackJoe resin figure from Joseph Stephen Taylor…
UK based artist Joseph Stephen Taylor aka LumberJackJoe is proud to present his debut resin figure based on the self-titled main character of fictional world “Lumberland”. Hand cast and painted by the artist, the angry looking axe comes packaged in a custom built silk-screened box, and is accompanied by a folded A3 risograph print and hand screenContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The LumberJackJoe resin figure from Joseph Stephen Taylor…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Night Terror customs from Matt A*…
Filling the gap for those patiently waiting on Matt A*‘s Night Terror resin, the highly talented artist proudly presents his latest custom Dunny series based on the same haunting owl sculpt. Featuring a Dunny head with sculpted wings, beak, and claws, the steam punk infused piece has been hand cast in resin and finished inContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Night Terror customs from Matt A*…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Villain Kickstarter from The Sucklord x James Felix McKenney…
Monster Pants‘ James Felix McKenney has revealed that he will be teaming up with The Sucklord for his sixth motion picture, The Villain! In order to secure the required $50,000 needed to get the project off the ground, the pair have started a Kickstarter campaign whereby devoted fans of the king of bootlegs can secure hisContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Villain Kickstarter from The Sucklord x James Felix McKenney…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The And A exclusive MOZNAIL from T9G…
Japanese clothing and lifestyle brand And A have joined forces with T9G for the latest edition of highly sought after sofubi, MOZNAIL! Cast in a soft white vinyl with grey sprays and neon pink detailing, the And A exclusive MOZNAIL comes complete with 6 PVC nail accessories embedded in the head, 3 of which featuring impaledContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The And A exclusive MOZNAIL from T9G…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Mr T B.U.F.F mini figure from Muscle Things…
Hot off the heels of both Ric Flair and BabyZilla reveals over the past few days, Muscle Things are proud to present yet another addition to the wrestling inspired B.U.F.F series, the one and only Mr T! Joining Holywood and Ric Flair, the latest ageing (ex)wrestler to feature in the line has been kit-bashed andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Mr T B.U.F.F mini figure from Muscle Things…”
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