Designer toy collectors Jonjo Glynn, Ben Hart and Barry Darnell have finally answered the prayers of thousands here in the UK, with the official reveal of the country’s very first art toy convention! Dubbed ToyCon UK, the event is set to take place on Saturday, April 6th 2012 (364 days and counting!) at the Baden PowellContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// ToyCon UK 2013 confirmed…”
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MAN-E-NEWS// The Bearycalm vinyl figure from Bubi Au Yeung and Camilo Bejarano…
“This asymmetrical work of art was born from the friction of lead, paper, and two creative minds that live 8,917 miles away from each other. But beware, Bearycalm has some side effects which may include trouble getting angry or sad, lowering stress, and reducing the amount of white hairs.Please consult your doctor before pledging for Bearycalm.“ BearycalmContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Bearycalm vinyl figure from Bubi Au Yeung and Camilo Bejarano…”
MAN-E-NEWS// ‘Zone 6’ figure from Erick Scarecrow x Eno…
Erick Scarecrow reveals yet another incoming project, the ‘Zone 6’ collaboration with Japan artist Eno of Tomenosuke. Set to drop at the tail end of 2012, details on pricing and availability are scarce, but from what we can tell from the above image, this Eastern inspired piece is set to become one of ESC Toy’s most sought afterContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// ‘Zone 6’ figure from Erick Scarecrow x Eno…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Chubbs resin figure from We Kill You x Chubby Boob Nerd Crew…
Hot off the heels of his first show in LA (A Cry For Help In A World Gone Mad), Justin P aka We Kill You is proud to present his first collaboration with CBNC (Chubby Boob Nerd Crew), the Chubbs resin figure. Hand cast and painted in a variety of vivid colours, each one-off customContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Chubbs resin figure from We Kill You x Chubby Boob Nerd Crew…”
MAN-E-NEWS// ‘InstaCharacter’ Instagram figure from JC Rivera…
Social media, pop culture and art toys collide in the latest concept sculpt from JC Rivera, the ‘InstaCharacter’. Taking the logo from everybody’s favourite photo sharing app, Instagram, Rivera originally designed the figure way back last year, resting dormant until now… Recently receiving full backing from the app’s owners, Rivera has since gone on toContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// ‘InstaCharacter’ Instagram figure from JC Rivera…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Easter custom Sprogs from Lunabee x Cris Rose…
The unlikely marriage of industrious robots and whimsical painting is upon us once more… as Lunabee proudly presents her latest collaboration with Cris Rose, the Easter Sprog custom series! Featuring 5 original Sprogs (including 2 Renolds and a Rigel) plus 2 Robobees, the hand painted one-off resin figures will be available exclusively on the LunabeeContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Easter custom Sprogs from Lunabee x Cris Rose…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Glyos Granthan Armorvor head sculpt from The Godbeast…
Recently revealed over on the TGB blog, Marty “The Godbeast” Hansen is proud to present his latest Glyos head sculpt, the Granthan. Created for the popular Armorvor figure, originally designed by Onell‘s Matt Doughty, sculpted by Jason Frailey, and cast by Marty himself, the Granthan lizard ranks alongside the recent Cobra head (find out more here)Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Glyos Granthan Armorvor head sculpt from The Godbeast…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Adam Pratt’s ‘Thomas the Rage Engine’ for the Candy-Coated Custom Show…
Stepping up his custom game once again, Adam Pratt shares with us his entry for the upcoming Candy-Coated Custom Show (find out more here)- the awe-inspiring ‘Thomas the Rage Engine’! Featuring the iconic British steam train kit-bashed with a Dust Walker amongst a host of other pieces, the beautifully finished figure comes with a stunningContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Adam Pratt’s ‘Thomas the Rage Engine’ for the Candy-Coated Custom Show…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Pandaimyo 5″ Mini Qee from Jon Paul Kaiser…
Following the success of a number of 5″ Mini Qees over the past year including the stunning Captain Sturnbrau, Jon Paul Kaiser and Toy2R have once again teamed up for the release of Pandaimyo! Originally featuring as a one-off custom Dunny in April of last year, the samurai panda warrior appears to be making aContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Pandaimyo 5″ Mini Qee from Jon Paul Kaiser…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Patient No.6 ‘White and Red’ resin series…
Ukrainian resin artist Patient No.6 has just revealed his latest batch of weird and wonderful creations, the White and Red series. Currently looking for funding through Indiegogo (a Kickstarter-esque backer site), Patient No.6 hopes to release 6 5″ resin figures, featuring a mixture of both new and well known faces including Patient No.6 in Car,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Patient No.6 ‘White and Red’ resin series…”
MAN-E-TOYS// The Tenebrae: Droffus from Patricio Oliver x Unbox Industries…
Last month Patricio Oliver turned to his fans to help decide which Tenebrae inhabitant should be realised as a toy next. With voting on the 4 available characters closing at the beginning of the month, Oliver has finally revealed the winner to be Droffus, with a discernable 47% of the vote. Set to be produced byContinue reading “MAN-E-TOYS// The Tenebrae: Droffus from Patricio Oliver x Unbox Industries…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Easter Pocket Pork Dumplings from Shawnimals x myplasticheart x Squibbles Ink…
“Grab the kids, it’s time for a good old fashioned Easter egg hunt Pocket Pork style!” myplasticheart are proud to present their latest collaboration with Shawnimals, the Easter Pocket Pork Dumplings! Produced by Squibbles Ink, each Pork Dumpling has been hand painted in a variety of Easter themed pastel hues, coming with either open orContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Easter Pocket Pork Dumplings from Shawnimals x myplasticheart x Squibbles Ink…”
MAN-E-NEWS// New custom Cosmic Squadrons from Todd Robertson x Dead Presidents Designs…
Matt Walker of Monster Kolor/Dead Presidents is proud to present the latest round of Cosmic Squadron customs from Todd Robertson. Featuring a series of 3 plus a one of creation, the 4 articulated vinyl figures have been expertly painted in a number of vivid metalic Monster Kolor sprays. Priced at just $300 a piece, Todd’sContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// New custom Cosmic Squadrons from Todd Robertson x Dead Presidents Designs…”
MAN-E-NEWS// JellyBot 2.0 from Selina Briggs x Argonaut Resins…
The Jelly Empire’s Selina Briggs has just sent over a teaser for her latest project with Eric of Argonaut Resins, the JellyBot 2.0! Set to debut at the MOCCA Festival in New York on April 28th and 29th, the pair have promised to reveal more about the project closer to the time. For now though, I guessContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// JellyBot 2.0 from Selina Briggs x Argonaut Resins…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Turtum Micci Series 3 from ESC Toy…
Never one to rest on his laurels, Erick Scarecrow of ESC Toy is back with yet another limited resin release, Turtum Micci Series 3. Swiftly following February’s ‘Slate’ edition, Series 3 appears to be cast in clear resin with a multi-coloured (Monster Kolor?) paint job. News on pricing and availability are still thin on theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Turtum Micci Series 3 from ESC Toy…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Josh Mayhem’s custom Playsam Streamliner for the Playsam 500…
Josh Mayhem has sent over a work in progress shot of his entry for Super7’s upcoming Playsam 500 custom show. Following a similar aesthetic to Josh’s popular Askew Rangers custom series (albiet with a slightly more appropriate racing green colour scheme), the Streamliner is set to feature a plethora of mounted guns, working spring loadedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Josh Mayhem’s custom Playsam Streamliner for the Playsam 500…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Tea Feelings from Taylored Curiosities…
Penny Taylor over at Taylored Curiosities has been kind enough to share with us her latest project, the Tea Feelings. Inspired by her love of a cuppa, Penny has fused her adorable plush creatures with resin, vintage tea cups, and her extensive knowledge of aromatherapy to create the perfect homage to Britain’s favourite beverage. PennyContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Tea Feelings from Taylored Curiosities…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The new ‘Gray’ Healeymade x MPH resin series…
Hot off the heals of last month’s sellout ‘Purple’ IG-Baba and Wilde figures, myplasticheart is proud to present the latest batch of Healeymade figures in a brand new exclusive ‘Gray’ colourway! This time expect to see the intricately cast, multi-pieced Wilde in 2 alternating gray and clear colourways, whilst the ‘Imperial’ editions of both Jin BabaContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The new ‘Gray’ Healeymade x MPH resin series…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Zukie in a Bottle Part 2 from Alison Perez…
With the original ‘Zukie in a Bottle’ selling out in a matter of hours, Alison Perez (aka Miss Zukie) has bowed to the pressure from fans, with a second round set to drop later this week. Featuring a new and improved design, Alison has scrapped the original ‘thought scrolls’ in favour of painting the Zukie’sContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Zukie in a Bottle Part 2 from Alison Perez…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Ramsay and Podgonauts resin figures from Cris Rose x Podgy Panda…
Teased here last week in unpainted form, Cris Rose and Podgy Panda‘s much talked about collaboration has finally been revealed in all its glory. Featuring head designs by Podgy Panda coupled with Rose’s instantly recognisable Sprog style sculpt, the pair are set to release to separate variations of the resin figure; Podgy Panda’s cute cartoon-likeContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Ramsay and Podgonauts resin figures from Cris Rose x Podgy Panda…”
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