Richard Page over at UME Toys has just revealed his latest custom sculpt, ‘Radiation Suit’ Marty McFly. Created for Flatties‘ upcoming collaborative charity project, ‘Just in Time’, Rich was tasked with making a toy themed around the world of the legendary Back to the Future movies, using the memorable scene when Marty first touches down in 1955 asContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Rich UME’s ‘Radiation Suit’ Marty McFly for Just in Time…”
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MAN-E-FEATURE// An interview with Nibbler creator The Tarantulas…
Creators of the Nibbler, one of the art toy community’s most highly desired figures, The Tarantulas are about to celebrate their fifth year in the scene. Working with the likes of Onell Design, Real x Head, Triclops Studio and more recently A Little Stranger, The Tarantulas’ ever elusive Nibbler has taken on a number ofContinue reading “MAN-E-FEATURE// An interview with Nibbler creator The Tarantulas…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Cyborg Space Barbarian ‘Orion Axe’ from Galaxxor creator Ben Spencer…
Following the divulge of Hallogrim, Drowlok and Wardraak a couple of weeks back, Galaxxor creator Ben Spencer has revealed the fourth figure in the Cyborg Space Barbarian series as Orion Axe. Consisting of an expertly painted vintage MOTU body, with a helmet sculpted by Ben and produced in resin by Marty “The Godbeast” Hansen, Orion Axe, Hallogrim, Drowlok and Wardraak will be making their debut alongsideContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Cyborg Space Barbarian ‘Orion Axe’ from Galaxxor creator Ben Spencer…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Golden Dragon and Yakuza custom Bitsmos…
Dai Tran aka RAWRS is proud to present the first ever customs of his popular Bitsmo resin figure, the Yakuza Bitsumo by Alex Shilin, and Golden Dragon Bitsumo by Allen Wen (AW177). Both featuring stunning traditional Japanese art, our favourite has to be the Yakuza- the beautifully hand drawn body suit making us wondering what would happen if Huck GeeContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Golden Dragon and Yakuza custom Bitsmos…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Crap Stink Splasher limited edition set from CrappyCat…
CrappyCat has been hard at work preping his latest release- the Crap Stink Splasher! Inspired by cult icon Rat Fink, the Crap Stink Splasher set features a bagged and headed CrappyCat, FlunkMonkey and an 11″x17″ signed and numbered Splasher poster on 12pt uncoated acid-free paper. Limited to an edition of 125 pieces worldwide, Crap Stink SplasherContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Crap Stink Splasher limited edition set from CrappyCat…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The 3″ Arlequine Dunny from Koralie…
Kidrobot have just revealed their latest 3″ Dunny release, the enchanting Arlequine from Koralie. Replete with balloon, fabric collar and sculpted bow accessories, the mysterious harlequin clown debuts April 12th exclusively at Kidrobot retailers. Limited to 1,500 pieces worldwide, Arlequine can be yours for just $14.95… “Star of the show, the happy acrobat performs forContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The 3″ Arlequine Dunny from Koralie…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The black Mini MAD*L from MAD…
As promised after the sellout debut last week, Jeremy Madl aka MAD is back with the next instalment of Mini MAD*L’s, this time in a sleek polished black. Standing at around 3″ tall, the hand cast resin figures will again be limited to just 20 pieces. Priced at $50 plus shipping, the black Mini MAD*L’sContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The black Mini MAD*L from MAD…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Zukie Charms and more Tiny Zukies from Alison Perez…
Never one to rest on her laurels, Alison Perez aka Miss Zukie is proud to present another 3 adorable additions to the family, introducing 2 new Zukie charms and the return of the popular Tiny Zukies… The ‘Zukie Emotion’ head charms have been sculpt and hand painted by Alison, each coming with their own uniqueContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Zukie Charms and more Tiny Zukies from Alison Perez…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The GID OMFG! Kickstarter project from October Toys…
Announced on this week’s episode of Toy Break, George Gaspar of October Toys has finally decided to heed the mass of requests for a glow-in-the-dark OMFG colourway! With the original series becoming one of Kickstarter‘s most talked about art toy projects, George decided that it was only natural to offer these guys up in theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The GID OMFG! Kickstarter project from October Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The KHFC Ugly from Rampage Toys x KHFC…
Featured here a while back, Rampage Toy‘s collaboration with kaiju/art/music collective KFHC (Kentucky Fried Hard Core) will finally be making it’s debut soon. Dubbed KFHC Ugly, the latest Ugly Unicorn comes in KY Bluegrass Japanese vinyl (identical to the KY Greasebat release), and has been limited to just 10 unpainted and 10 custom painted byContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The KHFC Ugly from Rampage Toys x KHFC…”
MAN-E-NEWS// New Elephantos resin figures from turboPISTOLA…
turboPISTOLA is proud to present the third instalment of his popular resin mini series, Elephantos. Featuring 4 new hand-painted variants; Zombie, Mono Edition, Dominus, the spear holding Wounded Clowner Tribesman, plus the blank GID Orange edition (a first for the series), the hand sculpt and cast figures are available from the turboPISTOLA store now. PricedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// New Elephantos resin figures from turboPISTOLA…”
MAN-E-NEWS// WIP Robo FOOMI custom from Rich UME…
We don’t usually feature work in progress shots of custom work here at MAN-E-TOYS, but when we saw the recent pics posted by UME Toys, we simply couldn’t resist! Choosing to work with the FOOMI platform, Rich over at UME has gone to town with this Gundam/robo inspired figure, featuring a meticulously kit-bashed/modelled mask, exhaust,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// WIP Robo FOOMI custom from Rich UME…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Chap-Lynn ‘Cooki’ edition from ESC Toy…
Erick Scarecrow of ESC Toy is proud to present the lastest addition to the ever popular Chap-Lynn resin series- the ‘Cooki’ edition. Coming in a beautifully hand painted palette of pastels and aquas, the 7.5″ tall figure has been limited to just 15 pieces worldwide. Hand signed, numbered and packaged by Eric, Chap-Lynn Cooki willContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Chap-Lynn ‘Cooki’ edition from ESC Toy…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Meathead Easter Bunnies from Motorbot…
Swiftly following last week’s Mooncrow release (read more here), Motorbot is gearing up for the drop of his latest resin project, the Easter Bunnies. Inspired by Motorbot’s own cyclopean Meathead creature, each hand cast figure has both a carrot and Easter egg suspended inside it’s belly! Coming in a number of different clear colourways, theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Meathead Easter Bunnies from Motorbot…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Eel’ Ninja of the Month from Shawnimals…
With April fast approaching, Shawnimals are gearing up for the latest release in the 2012 Ninja of the Month (NOTM) series, Eel Ninja. Coming in aquatic blue fleece with neon green felt detailing, the hand made 7″ tall plushies have been limited to just 100 pieces. Available Wednesday, April 4th at 10am PST through the ShawnimalsContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Eel’ Ninja of the Month from Shawnimals…”
MAN-E-NEWS// SUCKLORD 43 resin figure from the Sucklord…
Marking his return to LA, the Sucklord has just revealed his next exclusive bootleg joint, the SUCKLORD 43! Yet another tribute/ ripoff of the Vintage Sucklord 66, the suited and booted figure has been limited to just 30 pieces. Available from the Munky King store now, the hand cast resin release will set you back $75Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// SUCKLORD 43 resin figure from the Sucklord…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Mousemask Murphy vinyl figure from Made by Monsters x Ron English…
Originally previewed at the House of Vans event in Berlin, Ron English‘s collaboration with Made by Monsters, the giant-sized Mousemask Murphy vinyl figure, has finally been given an official reveal on the Garageworks blog. Standing at a lofty 10″ tall, the highly anticipated release comes in an International Color edition and a Japan specific ZacPac Grey-Tone edition. LimitedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Mousemask Murphy vinyl figure from Made by Monsters x Ron English…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Pink Prowler Casket Cruiser from Super7…
With the original Casket Cruiser selling out in a matter of days, Super7 have swiftly readied the next colourway of Josh Herbolsheimer’s awesome figure, dubbed the ‘Pink Prowler’. Featuring the loveable Rose Vampire in his ride of choice, the latest edition has been cast in pink glow-in-the-dark vinyl, with red, white and blue sprays. Beautifully understatedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Pink Prowler Casket Cruiser from Super7…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Sea-Borgs resin figures from Monsterpants…
Filmmaker, writer and artist James Felix McKenney is proud to present the latest addition to the growing catalog of MonsterPants resin figures, the Sea-Borgs. Originally intended as a tribute to McKenney’s favourite classic monsters, Frankenstein and The Creature From the Black Lagoon, the project soon mutated into a whole new race of scaly undersea cyborgs! InitiallyContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Sea-Borgs resin figures from Monsterpants…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The DMSDOOM custom Dunny from DMS…
DMS is proud to present his latest hand-crafted limited edition Dunny custom, DMSDOOM. Taking inspiration from hip-hop legend MF Doom, the part vinyl Dunny, part hand-cast resin figure features the iconic mask of Daniel Dumile’s comic alter ego finished in DMS’ trademark weathered and rusted paint style. Limited to just 15 pieces, DMSDOOM will be availableContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The DMSDOOM custom Dunny from DMS…”
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