In lieu of securing Eric Nilla’s SD Splatterhouse Rick for a MAN-E-TOYS exclusive (find out more here), we’ve decided to take a little look at the awesome custom I.Designs (Imperfecz Toys) created a while back. Fetching a hefty $50 on a recent Litte Rubber Guys auction thread, I.Designs has stayed true to the original videoContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Custom painted NillaKeshi Splatterhouse Rick from I.Designs…”
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MAN-E-UPDATE// WIP packaging for the ‘Ed Skworm Vs. Min-E-Face 2 pack…
As I am sure all of our regular readers are aware, we’ve been working on the ‘Ed Skworm Vs. Min-E-Face M.U.S.C.L.E 2 pack for quite some time now, and whilst it’s been a bummer that the release date has slipped further and further, the extra time has given us the chance to go to townContinue reading “MAN-E-UPDATE// WIP packaging for the ‘Ed Skworm Vs. Min-E-Face 2 pack…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The KRUZZILLA resin figure from Kobzilla…
What do you get when you cross the mythical bird Khrut with King Kong? KRUZZILLA of course! Hailing from Bangkok, Kobzilla are proud to present their latest resin mini, the mighty Kruzzila. Taking inspiration from mythical Thai creatures and Japanese kaiju (with a dash of keshi!), the beast is due to be cast in veryContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The KRUZZILLA resin figure from Kobzilla…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Friday 13th” Hugo and more from UME Toys…
To celebrate the second of three Friday 13th’s this year, Richard Page over at UME Toys has decided to bring Halloween to July with a whole host of themed releases… plus a brand-spanking new resin! Originally featuring as a stunning original sculpt at NYCC last year, the pumpkin headed Hugo has been given the mini-UMEContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Friday 13th” Hugo and more from UME Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Au Naturel” Waniphant custom from Rampage Toys…
Created as a special “added extra” for today’s Rampage Toys x Uamou collaboration, the Waniphant from Hints and Spices has once again been given the Rampage makeover! Hand sprayed and brushed in Jon’s “Au Naturel” palette of grey, pink, white, flesh and black, the absolutely gorgeous one-off sofubi can be found on the Rampage ToysContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Au Naturel” Waniphant custom from Rampage Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Monster Farm resin figures from Blackgard…
The guys over at Blackgard are proud to present their latest mini resin venture, the adorable Monster Farm! Based on the 4 main characters in the duo’s upcoming iPad game KROG!; Locoman Worker, Locoman Soldier, Krog and Blockman, the webshop exclusive clear “Green Type” come beautifully hand cast and painted. Available to “adopt” from theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Monster Farm resin figures from Blackgard…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Rise of the Beasts” series 1 from LittleRubberGuys’ Jon Karis…
After months of trials and tribulations including a fully backed yet cancelled Kickstater campaign (find out more here), plus a slew of production issues, the promising “Rise of the Beasts” series 1 from Little Rubber Guys‘ Jon Karis should finally be seeing the light of day soon! Primarily influenced by the 1986 Battle Beast line, theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Rise of the Beasts” series 1 from LittleRubberGuys’ Jon Karis…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Double Haunt’s latest resin figure teaser…
Australian duo Double Haunt recently teased a rather tentative image of their latest resin release featuring a set of fangs… well today we can reveal the figure’s full head sculpt in all its glory! Slightly differing from their usual Neo-Traditional approach, the piece still appears to hold their signature tattoo inspired aesthetic, although from theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Double Haunt’s latest resin figure teaser…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Clinton Yaws’ Egyptian themed custom Tuttz…
Fresh from the sell-out success of the Pharaoh Hounds series 3 last week, Argonaut Resins proudly present the latest custom in the Artist Series, the Egyptian themed Tuttz from Clinton Yaws! In keeping with the figure’s aesthetic, Yaws’ mind blowing creation takes direct inspiration from King Tutankhamun’s sarcophagus, with the meticulous blue and gold custom featuringContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Clinton Yaws’ Egyptian themed custom Tuttz…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “CrapZombies” SDCC exclusive CrappyCat set…
Hot off the heels of the recent “Oh Schnapps” Poison Plum drop, Vanbeater and DKE Toys are pleased to reveal that the next CrappyCat 2 pack will be the SDCC exclusive CrapZombies! Limited to 100 sets that will only be available to attendees of the con, the zombified CrappyCat and FlunkMonkey will be available forContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “CrapZombies” SDCC exclusive CrappyCat set…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Blurble’s Marty the Magician TxB custom…
“This guy is tripping pretty hard on the little toad he licked. Not sure what was going through his mind at the time!” Wasting no time since the figure’s release at the TxB show last month, Blurble proudly presents one of the very first customs of the newly re-sculpted Marty the Magician! Coming in Blurble’sContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Blurble’s Marty the Magician TxB custom…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Gammy” custom Trikky from Hoakser…
Continuing his return to form, UK graffiti artist Hoakser is proud to present his latest piece, “Gammy” the custom Trikky! Created as a follow-up to Cold Heart and Upset (check them out here), the bruised and battered creature features suitably swollen sculpted features, Hoakser’s signature ‘dirty’ paint style, plus a whole host of lovingly craftedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Gammy” custom Trikky from Hoakser…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Art-Too resin figure from Killer Bootlegs…
In lieu of Peter “Wheatstraw” Goral opening the new Killer Bootlegs envystore last week, we’ve decided to take a look at one of his older pieces that has since resurfaced. Originally created exclusively for low-brow art blog “Sixty Bones Press“, the R2D2 bootleg comes complete with a glow-in-the-dark “Ghetto Blaster” boombox, and real fat-cap head (PeterContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Art-Too resin figure from Killer Bootlegs…”
MAN-E-NEWS// BIG-MAN Keshi: Wave 1 from Bigman Toys…
Previously featured here a couple of weeks back, Bigman Toys’ Jumbo-Kaggra custom keshi is set to be joined by another 3 figures for the first official wave of BIG-MAN Keshi! Priced at just £5 ($8) per figure, these guys are available in “all the colours of the ‘bow” (opaque only), by hitting Bigman up directly at happyburbridge@googlemail.com.Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// BIG-MAN Keshi: Wave 1 from Bigman Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “White and Red” resin series from Patient No.6…
Ukrainian resin artist Patient No.6 has just revealed that his latest batch of weird and wonderful creations, the “White and Red” figures, have received full funding (twice over to be precise!) through Indiegogo, and are currently in the final stages of production. Anyone who missed out on the campaign will be glad to know that due to the project’s success,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “White and Red” resin series from Patient No.6…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Frenzy customs from Rampage Toys…
Revealed in our Rampage Toys round-up last week, Jon Malmstedt has posted yet another tantalising image from his forthcoming Frenzy custom release. Due to drop on Friday, July 6th, Jon will be painting up 5 of the sofubi house’s wrestler figure in his signature palette of neon hued sprays, including one very special green-headed “chase”Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Frenzy customs from Rampage Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The SDCC exclusive Larms from Sawdust Bear…
Shing Yin Khor aka Sawdust Bear has revealed the resins that she’ll be taking with her to San Diego Comic Con this year, the Larm “Ghost” and “Candy” editions! Limited to just 5 pieces, the clear cast Ghost figure is said to be “the angry spirit of a larm killed due to massive deforestation of hisContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The SDCC exclusive Larms from Sawdust Bear…”
MAN-E-NEWS// New Glyos heads from Motorbot…
Alongside a plethora of resin releases including the Meatsters, Speakerbots and Robot 13 minis, the ever prolific Motorbot has found the time to work on a new Glyos head, bringing his unmistakable toothy aesthetic to the popular action figure line. Featuring a double-headed design which can be rotated to reveal 2 very different faces, theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// New Glyos heads from Motorbot…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The DIY Fonzo from Freak Store…
Venezuelan designer toy outlet Freak Store are proud to reveal that their very first vinyl release, the adorable Fonzo, is set to land his very own DIY edition soon! Based on the store’s owners French bulldog, the Gary Ham designed figure stands at 6″ tall, and with a nicely balanced (and relatively neutral) shaped body to get toContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The DIY Fonzo from Freak Store…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Vicar Apparitions from David Healey x MPH…
myplasticheart is proud to announce the latest exclusive release in the Healeymade line of resin figures, the Vicar “Apparition” edition! A mash-up of action figures including one of the baddest villains in outer space (can you guess who it is?), the stunning figure comes locked, loaded, and ready for action. Cast in a ghostly pale blue/greenContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Vicar Apparitions from David Healey x MPH…”
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