We were beginning to worry that Alison Perez aka Miss Zukie was showing signs of slowing down (ok, it’s only been a week since our last Zukie post!), so it came with great pleasure yesterday to find not one, but three new custom projects and a contest announcement in our inbox yesterday! First up weContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// A slew of new projects from Miss Zukie…”
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MAN-E-NEWS// Ultrus Bog “Blue Velvet Star Crusher” version from Skinner x Lulubell Japan…
Lulubell Toys (I know, twice in one day!) are proud to reveal the first test shot of their latest collaboration with Skinner, the Ultrus Bog “Blue Velvet Star Crusher” version! The second standard edition of this 10″ beast, the fully articulated “Blue Velvet Star Crusher” has been cast in baby blue vinyl, featuring a psychedelic mix ofContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Ultrus Bog “Blue Velvet Star Crusher” version from Skinner x Lulubell Japan…”
MAN-E-NEWS// ‘NKOTB: 420’ custom resin figure from Healeymade x myplasticheart…
“Celebrate all things green with these all pink concoctions!” Following the sell-out success of both ‘Gray’ and ‘Purple’ bootleg resin series, Healeymade is gearing up for his latest myplasticheart exclusive, the mash-up M.U.S.C.L.E resin figure, NKOTB: 420! Created in celebration of 4/20 (a date marked by smokers worldwide!), the beautifully cast figure has been bootedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// ‘NKOTB: 420’ custom resin figure from Healeymade x myplasticheart…”
MAN-E-NEWS// RESTORE’s Kingdom Mind ‘painted vinyl version’ at Lulubell Toys…
Lulubell Toys are proud to announce that RESTORE’s latest vinyl figure, the sinister Kingdom Mind, will be hitting their store this week! Originally released as an unpainted resin mini figure, the first full colour edition stands at a mighty 9.5″ tall, has been cast in purple vinyl and comes with gold, red and black paintedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// RESTORE’s Kingdom Mind ‘painted vinyl version’ at Lulubell Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Rose Vampire Snapback Cap from Super7 x Brandiose & The Clink Room…
Super7 is proud to present their first collaboration with sportswear designers Brandiose and The Clink Room, the ‘Green Hell Rose Vampire’ official New Era Snapback! Born from the wild imaginations of Josh Herbolsheimer, the Rose Vampire has appeared in many forms, originally released as a Super7 Monster Family toy and most recently appearing in theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Rose Vampire Snapback Cap from Super7 x Brandiose & The Clink Room…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Real Steel’s Midas 1/6th scale figure from threeA…
Hot off the heels of the recent Ambush pre-order, threeA Toys are gearing up for their next installment in the Real Steel collection, the mohawked Midas! Once again shying away from the sleek, flashy robots that take centre stage in the film, threeA have opted for a weathered and exposed design that is more in-syncContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Real Steel’s Midas 1/6th scale figure from threeA…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Mini Mecha painted test pull from DMS…
UK based toy designer and customiser DMS has been working on a follow up to the mighty T42 custom for some while now, with the highly anticipated ‘Mini Mecha’ finally revealed as a painted test pull. Already looking absolutely stunning, the hand sculpt and cast resin figure is set to stand at around 3″ tall,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Mini Mecha painted test pull from DMS…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Breaking Bad’ clear blue resin Mini MAD*L from MAD…
Following the instant sell-out releases of both the polished black and clear Mini MAD*Ls, MAD has wasted no time in revealing the third awesome instalment, the ‘Breaking Bad’ edition! Coming in the same blue as the crystal meth made infamous by the cult T.V show, the hand cast and flawlessly polished resin mini figures shouldContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Breaking Bad’ clear blue resin Mini MAD*L from MAD…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Heavy Metal Qee Custom Show revealed…
On passing through Covent Garden yesterday we couldn’t resist taking a quick diversion to Forbidden Planet to check out the newly opened HMQ (Heavy Metal Qee) Custom Show, and boy are we glad that we did! With a staggering 30 of the UK’s finest artists on board, each and every custom proved to be aContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Heavy Metal Qee Custom Show revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Remember the Cherry Blossom” resin series from Peter Kato…
Hot off the heals of the recent Green-Gold Leader Turtle Tetsujin, Peter Kato has been slaving away to bring us his new spring inspired drop, the beautiful “Remember the Cherry Blossom” series! Featuring 3 of Peter’s most popular figures, Turtle Tetsujin, Kawako and Sky Baby, the hand cast clear pink resin figures will be hittingContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Remember the Cherry Blossom” resin series from Peter Kato…”
MAN-E-NEWS// (UPDATED) The Fly Definition x JC Rivera “Bearlee” A Broken Champ Project…
Almost a year in the making, music collective Fly Definition are proud to reveal that their highly anticipated collaboration with Chicago’s JC Rivera will be ready for release later this week. Entitled “Bearlee: A Broken Champ”, the 4″ tall hand cast and painted resin figure has been modelled on the boxer bear character set toContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// (UPDATED) The Fly Definition x JC Rivera “Bearlee” A Broken Champ Project…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Steel BlueBird Sprog series from Cris Rose…
Cris Rose has just revealed the latest additions to the Sprog family, the Steel Bluebirds! Consisting of 5 popular Sprog designs, each with a 1/5 ratio, the blind-boxed series (no actual boxes, just randomly allocated!) with also be featuring a 26th design, a super-rare one off ‘Raymond’ chase! With an expected retail price of around $65Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Steel BlueBird Sprog series from Cris Rose…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Custom Mini Berties from Rich UME…
With threeA‘s DIY Mini Berties shipping a couple of weeks back, the art toy community has wasted no time in getting to work on these little beauties, with Richard Page of UME Toys‘ efforts being some of the best we’ve seen so far. Procuring 5 from close friend JPK last weekend, Rich set about cuttingContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Custom Mini Berties from Rich UME…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The custom Skullwagon Playsam from Plaseebo…
Bob Conge aka Plaseebo kindly shares with us his custom Playsam for Super7’s upcoming Playsam 500 charity show (find out more here), the 1919 Skullwagon Land Speed Record Car! Featuring a beautifully sculpted skull cockpit and tail, the suitably ‘creeped-out’ speedster even comes replete with 2 very scared looking passengers! Easily one of our favourite Playsam customsContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The custom Skullwagon Playsam from Plaseebo…”
MAN-E-FEATURE// ‘Ed Skworm vs. Min-E-Face: Our debut resin mini figures coming soon!!!
[Above, ‘Ed Skworm & Min-E-Face WIP protos] After several months on the drawing board, we can finally reveal to you the first of 2 incoming resin toy drops from us here at MAN-E-TOYS! Inspired by a love of classic 80’s toys and cartoons, our debut release will be coming in the form of a customContinue reading “MAN-E-FEATURE// ‘Ed Skworm vs. Min-E-Face: Our debut resin mini figures coming soon!!!”
MAN-E-NEWS// Custom Quad Stug series from Adam Pratt x Rivet Wars…
Previously featured in our recent interview with Rivet Wars creator Ted Terranova, the Quad Stug custom series will finally be seeing the light of day next week! Consisting of 5 one-off custom painted quadrupedal tanks expertly painted and weathered by Adam Pratt, anyone lucky enough to bag one of these beautiful creations will also receiveContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Custom Quad Stug series from Adam Pratt x Rivet Wars…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Atorpa 8″ Dunny from Jason Limon…
The exquisite painting and sculpt style of the revered Jason Limon will finally be adorning a production toy, with the post-apocalyptic Atorpa 8″ Dunny receiving an official announcement yesterday. As with the recently released Supernatural from 64colors, Kidrobot are really stepping up a gear, with Atorpa featuring the beautiful curves, unique sculpt style and meticulousContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Atorpa 8″ Dunny from Jason Limon…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Lovebirds from Kronk x Kidrobot…
Originally given to guests at his wedding last year, South African artist Kronk is proud to reveal that the Lovebirds will soon be available to the general public in 4 alluring new colourways- Teal, Black, Purple and Orange! Packaged individually in an Kronk-designed box, each 4″ tall figure stands on its tail with its feet in theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Lovebirds from Kronk x Kidrobot…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Real Steel ‘Ambush’ 1/6th figure from threeA…
Announced way back at the tail end of last summer, threeA Toys are finally gearing up for the release of Real Steel’s ‘Ambush’ in 1/6th scale. Following the same meticulous attention to detail seen in the recent MGS Rex release, Ambush’s articulation is second to none, featuring countless moving parts including pistons, sliding biceps andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Real Steel ‘Ambush’ 1/6th figure from threeA…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Megantrann TRANNYformer bootleg figure from 2 bit Hack…
“Evil leader of the Decepticocks bent on stealing all the Gynergon from the TRANNYformer home world. Will the Autoballs be able to stop him?” Following the release of Optimus Prima and Ultra Wagnus earlier this year, warped bootlegger 2 bit Hack is proud to present the first TRANNYformer villian- Megantrann! Hand cast and painted, theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Megantrann TRANNYformer bootleg figure from 2 bit Hack…”
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