With speculation regarding the recently announced Valve x 3A Toys collaboration reaching fever pitch, the 3A production blog has finally quelled any rumours with the reveal of the Square Companion. Combining Portal’s much loved cube with WWR’s Square robot, the figure is likely to make it’s debut at this year’s NYCC in October. Ashley WoodContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Square Companion from Valve x threeA revealed…”
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Just a quick post of a rather apt Man-Nie doodle Mr Kato sent over to us today, massive thanks Peter! Read on to find out about his latest resin drop…
MAN-E-NEWS// The Green-Gold Leader Turtle Tetsujin from Peter Kato available now…
This month saw the opening of Peter Kato‘s long awaited online store, giving us, and all of Peter’s other hardcore fans the chance of finally picking up the sought after First Turtle Tetsujin alongside a host of other awesome resin minis and buttons. Unfortunately, many missed Peter’s signature figure (the little guy vanished pretty quickly!),Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Green-Gold Leader Turtle Tetsujin from Peter Kato available now…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The new Gundam Graff Bombers from Hoakser…
Hot off the heals of last week’s drop (find out more here), UK based graffiti artist Hoakser is proud to present 2 new awesome additions to the Gundam Graff Bombers series. Slightly smaller, and a little less articulated than the previous release (pictured centre), these 2 monster robo graff artists more than make up forContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The new Gundam Graff Bombers from Hoakser…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The DIY vinyl Zukie from Alison Perez coming soon…
On top of the slew of paintings, illustrations, original toys, and customs that Alison Perez (aka Miss Zukie) has dropped this year, there’s been one project that she’s kept firmly close to her chest until now, the DIY Zukie! Standing at around 4″ tall, the rotocast vinyl figure should be landing in the Zukie storeContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The DIY vinyl Zukie from Alison Perez coming soon…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Screaming for the Sunrise ‘Pearl’ edition from Yoskay Yamamoto x Munky King…
Coinciding with Yoskay Yamamoto‘s exhibition, “Joke’s On Me”, this weekend (March 24th) at Lebasse Chinatown, Munky King are proud to present the fourth edition of the artist’s ‘Screaming for the Sunrise’ figure. Coming in a mesmerising ‘Pearl’ colourway, the 6″ tall vinyl dragon comes with a removable sheer ribbon and is packaged in a decadentContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Screaming for the Sunrise ‘Pearl’ edition from Yoskay Yamamoto x Munky King…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Askew Rangers ‘Mickey Malice’ custom from Josh Mayhem…
As mentioned here last week, Josh Mayhem will be bringing the tooled-up Askew Rangers to a number of custom shows this year, with the latest coming in the form of Malice Mickey for the upcoming Play Imaginative x Disney custom Mickey Mouse group show in Singapore. Featuring the clean lines, considered choice of colour and subtle sculptContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Askew Rangers ‘Mickey Malice’ custom from Josh Mayhem…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Warui Inu ‘Goth’ edition from Kaiju Coup x Medicom Toys…
The elusive Kaiju Coup is proud to present the latest addition in their creeped-out neo-kaiju series, Warui Inu ‘Goth’ edition. Manufactured by Medicom Toys in Japan, the 6.5″ tall vinyl figure has been cast in yellow, green and orange marbled vinyl, with metalic purple and black sprays. Coming with the obligatory concrete block and chain,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Warui Inu ‘Goth’ edition from Kaiju Coup x Medicom Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// “Vader on Vacation” resin figure from My Royal Ego…
Hot off the heels of My Royal Ego‘s ‘Vader on Board‘ release last month, Abell Octovan has once again parodied the Dark Sith Lord in his latest resin drop, ‘Vader on Vacation’. Coming once again in a strictly limited edition of 2, the black and gold 8″ figure replaces sneakers and skate deck with moreContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// “Vader on Vacation” resin figure from My Royal Ego…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Aurora Mixed Glow Greasebat from Jeff Lamm x Monster Workshop…
Hot off the heels of the recent Plague of Kusogon boxset drop, Monster Workshop have once again teamed up with Jeff Lamm for the latest Greasebat kaiju release, the Aurora Mixed Glow edition. Inspired by the Aurora model kits of the 60’s and 70’s, Greasebat comes with an authentic ‘kit-green’ body, glow in the darkContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Aurora Mixed Glow Greasebat from Jeff Lamm x Monster Workshop…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Jon Paul Kaiser x Toy2R x Yoyamart Star Wars project teased…
Jon Paul Kaiser has just revealed a tentative image from his latest project, a collaboration with Toy2R and Yoyamart. With just an image of the Death Star to go on, we can only begin to speculate what this is going to entail- judging by the lack of an official Star Wars or Lucas Film presence,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Jon Paul Kaiser x Toy2R x Yoyamart Star Wars project teased…”
MAN-E-NEWS// UME Toys’ Bassett D Kay custom sculpture for the Candy-Coated Custom Show…
Richard Page of UME Toys is proud to reveal the return of Bassett D Kay, now more tooth-rotingly grotesque than ever! Standing at around 5″ tall, the nightmarish ode to Bertie Bassett (mascot of the British sweets, Bassett’s Liquorice Allsorts) was created for Tenacious Toys‘ first ever exhibition, The Candy-Coated Custom Show. To be held atContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// UME Toys’ Bassett D Kay custom sculpture for the Candy-Coated Custom Show…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Smash Tokyo Toys’ new toy line sneak peak…
After the successful launch of Seismic Ace last year, Smash Tokyo Toys set about working on a whole line of mini robot figures, the results of which have recently been (partially) revealed in the above teaser. Featuring designs from the likes of Turbopistola, the series is set to feature 4 different body sculpts and 8Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Smash Tokyo Toys’ new toy line sneak peak…”
MAN-E-NEWS// ‘Heartache’ aromatherapy designer plush from Taylored Curiosities…
Plymouth based designer plush company Taylored Curiosities (find out more here) have just revealed the latest addition to therapeutic toy line ‘Feelings’ in the form of Heartache. Standing at around 4″ tall, the enchanting little creature has been made from super-soft lilac fleece, coming with wonky mismatched safety eyes and a hand stitched woolen cross whereContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// ‘Heartache’ aromatherapy designer plush from Taylored Curiosities…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Zukie and Munko customs from Alison Perez…
Set to drop alongside the So Hungry! Zukies and Tiny Zukie World later this week comes the latest custom series from Alison Perez, Zukie & MUNKO. Created using a mixture of David Choe’s DIY MUNKO platform and Sculpey, the adorable trio have been airbrushed and hand painted to perfection. Limited to an edition of justContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Zukie and Munko customs from Alison Perez…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The new Gundam Graff Bomber custom from Hoakser…
UK based graffiti artist and toy customiser Hoakser is proud to present the latest addition to the Gundam Graff Bomber family. As with recent Dominant Species custom, Leatherback, Hoakser has really taken this piece to another level, featuring an authentic rust paint job, the trademark cap head, and a beautifully finished war torn base. StandingContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The new Gundam Graff Bomber custom from Hoakser…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The 6″ PeeNut MEGA B.A.S.T.A.R.D from Triclops Studio x Unbox Industries…
Originally part of the B.A.S.T.A.R.D (Bootleg Army Stuck Together And Randomly Designed) hand cast resin series that made an appearance at SDCC 2011, Triclops‘ M.U.S.C.L.E inspired PeeNut figure is set to be released by Unbox Industries as an oversized MEGA B.A.S.T.A.R.D! Coming in 3 tasty colourways; classic M.U.S.C.L.E pink, Lagoon blue & Clops purple, the 6″ tallContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The 6″ PeeNut MEGA B.A.S.T.A.R.D from Triclops Studio x Unbox Industries…”
MAN-E-NEWS// VALVE x threeA Toys collaboration announced…
Briefly mentioned in last week’s 3AVOX newsletter, 3A Toys have finally revealed their latest collaborative partner as computer game giants, VALVE! Creator of the last decade’s most influential games including Half Life, Portal and Team Fortress, we can only begin to wonder what creations threeA will be working their magic on; Portal’s Atlas and P-Body? Half LifeContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// VALVE x threeA Toys collaboration announced…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Rampage Toys project updates…
Gearing up for his first solo exhibition at Studio Uamou next week, Jon over at Rampage Toys has given us a sneak peak of the vast amount of original and custom creations that will be on offer. Featuring a staggering list of 80+ sofubi and 100+ other items, the show will include 15 Ugly Unicorns (2Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Rampage Toys project updates…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The new 7″ Munny World and 20″ Mega Munnys from Kidrobot…
Kidrobot has just revealed their latest series that will please the custom community the world over, the 7″ Munny World series! Munny, Raffy, Foomi and Trikky will all be available in their much requested new size from April 12th at your local Kidrobot retailer. Coming packaged in a closed box with one mystery accessory, practice sticker,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The new 7″ Munny World and 20″ Mega Munnys from Kidrobot…”
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