Featured several times here on MAN-E-TOYS over the past couple of months, Michael Skattum‘s Human Slayer figure has finally been revealed in all its glory. Designed by Skattum, and hand sculpt/cast by Steve Patt of Papa Grim Toys, the 5.5″ tall ‘Nine Eyed Demon’ has been cast in fluorescent clear green resin, featuring a beautifulContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Human Slayers ‘Nine Eyed Demon’ resin figure from Michael Skattum x Papa Grim Toys…”
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MAN-E-NEWS// ‘Rise of the Beasts’ mini figures from Little Rubber Guys x Plastic !magination…
Inspired by the recent resurgence of M.U.S.C.L.E inspired lines such as OMFG! and SLUGs, Jon Karis of Little Rubber Guys has been working on a Kickstarter campaign with Plastic !magination to produce his own series, the Rise of the Beasts. Reaching the required project funding of $11,000 yesterday, the Rise of the Beasts is setContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// ‘Rise of the Beasts’ mini figures from Little Rubber Guys x Plastic !magination…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Chelly Chainsaw x Zora Wondercon 2012 ‘Kage’ edition from ESC Toy x Frombies…
Announced a couple of weeks back, the much anticipated ESC Toy/Frombie collaboration has finally been revealed as the Chainsaw Chelly x Zora mash-up figure. Debuting at this year’s Wondercon (Frombie booth #285) in a pink and black ‘Kage’ colourway, the hand cast and painted resin figure will be limited to 12 pieces. Priced at just $150Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Chelly Chainsaw x Zora Wondercon 2012 ‘Kage’ edition from ESC Toy x Frombies…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Ro-Jaws and Ro-Jaws ‘Backhole’ 1/6th figures from 3A Toys x 2000AD…
Revealed here a few weeks back, 3A Toys‘ first collaboration with comic book legends 2000AD will finally be available to pre-order soon. Rolling exclusively onto the Bambaland store on March 22nd, the ‘ol sewer bot’ will be available for $110 (shipping included)- ready to ‘come to your abode and clean the… you know!’. 3AA membersContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Ro-Jaws and Ro-Jaws ‘Backhole’ 1/6th figures from 3A Toys x 2000AD…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Dominant Species Part 5: Leather Back custom from Hoakser…
The first of 3 new additions to the Dominant Species series, Leather Back is the latest custom from UK based graffiti artist, Hoakser. Towering above Jack, Why Front, Polkadot and Unknown, Leather Back was originally an Incredible Hulk figure, that with hours of burning, sculpting, spraying, and brushing has become one of Hoakser’s strongest customsContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Dominant Species Part 5: Leather Back custom from Hoakser…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The clear resin Mini-MAD*L from MAD…
Following the recent reveal of MAD‘s previously canned Mini-Mad*l in 3D print out form (pictured below), we can confirm through a tentative Instagram photo posted yesterday that the little guy will be getting a release soon. Coming in clear (glow?) hand cast resin, the super limited figures will be making their way on to theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The clear resin Mini-MAD*L from MAD…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Manotaur, Sofubi Dinosaurs, and KFHC Ugly Unicorns from Rampage Toys…
Swiftly following the wonder that was the ‘Sofubi Farm‘ last week, Jon over at Rampage Toys has revealed a number of projects that should hopefully be seeing the light of day soon. Ranging from customs, dinosaurs, and even a new exclusive Ugly Unicorn, we’ve decided to give you a quick run down of a fewContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Manotaur, Sofubi Dinosaurs, and KFHC Ugly Unicorns from Rampage Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// ‘Strawberry Caramel Delight’ Foster Wondercon exclusive from Super7…
Marking the first of many of Super7 exclusives for this year’s Wondercon (check them out at booth #369) comes ‘Strawberry Caramel Delight’ Foster. Sculpted by Brian Flynn, the latest edition of the tasty 3″ kaiju treat comes in pink glow vinyl with brown sprays. No news on edition size yet, so be sure to head over toContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// ‘Strawberry Caramel Delight’ Foster Wondercon exclusive from Super7…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Spike Wad ‘Satsuma Edition’ from Jeff Lamm x Unbox Industries…
Since the announcement of the OG Spike Wad at the London Toy Fair last month we’ve been treated to reveal of both Kiwi and Black variants, so it came with great surprise today to find out that the little monster will be coming in yet another form- the Satsuma Edition. Designed by Jeff Lamm (ofContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Spike Wad ‘Satsuma Edition’ from Jeff Lamm x Unbox Industries…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Uncle Argh ‘Noir’ Mini Qee Kickstarter project from Tenacious Toys x Scott Tolleson…
In a novel use of Kickstarter, Tenacious Toys have teamed up with Scott Tolleson and Toy2R for their first project on the site- to help fund an exclusive ‘Noir’ edition of Tolleson’s Uncle Argh! Coming in a grayscale colour scheme, a stark contrast to the OG’s vibrant greens and oranges, Uncle Argh ‘Noir’ will beContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Uncle Argh ‘Noir’ Mini Qee Kickstarter project from Tenacious Toys x Scott Tolleson…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Spring Blossom and Summer Time Zukies from Alison Perez…
Hot off the heals of the recent Zukie Plush drop last week, Miss Zukie aka Alison Perez comes with yet more beautiful creations in the form of the Spring Blossoms and Summer Time! Zukie mini series… First up, Spring Blossoms have been limited to an edition of just 3, available in either pink, light greenContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Spring Blossom and Summer Time Zukies from Alison Perez…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Lucky Clover Robotones from Cris Rose…
The beginning of the month signifies yet another Robotone drop from resin master Cris Rose, with March’s St Patricks day inspired release coming in ‘Lucky Clover’ green. Available in either Renold or Rourke designs, the hand cast bots are available exclusively from Rose’s Big Cartel now for just $25 plus shipping (limit of 2 perContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Lucky Clover Robotones from Cris Rose…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Cyborg Space Barbarian Drowlok from Galaxxor creator Ben Spencer…
Briefly mentioned in our interview with Galaxxor creator Ben Spencer a few weeks back (here), the first of General Gorgax’s Cyborg Barbarains has been revealed in the form of Drowlok. Set to debut at Nerd City’s C2E2 booth (number to follow) alongside another 4 of Gorgax’s henchmen, Drowlok features a helmet design sculpted by Ben and producedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Cyborg Space Barbarian Drowlok from Galaxxor creator Ben Spencer…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Forest Warlord from Bigfoot at Wondercon 2012…
Featured here a few weeks back as a roughly painted test-pull, we were rather dubious as to whether Bigfoot‘s Forest Warlord could match the quality of his previous efforts with StrangeCo way back in 2004- that was until we saw Kuso‘s final reveal of the towering beast today… Standing at 11″ tall, the Forrest Warlord’sContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Forest Warlord from Bigfoot at Wondercon 2012…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Spider Boom and Evil Ape Artist Series from Toy2R…
Recent revealed over at Tenacious Toys, both Sun-Min Kim’s Spider Boom and MCA’s Evil Ape will be receiving the mini-figure artist series treatment in the coming months courtesy of Toy2R. Featuring a staggering list of participants across the 2 series including Jon Paul Kaiser, Sneaky Racoon, Lunabee, Scott Tolesson, Jim Koch, Abe Lincoln, Sam Fout,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Spider Boom and Evil Ape Artist Series from Toy2R…”
MAN-E-NEWS// We Become Monsters’ Swamp Ghoul Mickey custom for the Play Imaginative x Disney show…
Christopher Moore aka We Become Monsters has just sent over pics of his submission for the Play Imaginative x Disney Custom “Mickey” Show, entitled Swamp Ghoul Mickey. Flexing his renowned sculpting muscle, WBM has used a mixture of acrylic, resin, and epoxy to create one of the most imaginative entries yet. Painted in the lime green/fleshContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// We Become Monsters’ Swamp Ghoul Mickey custom for the Play Imaginative x Disney show…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Slugs, necklaces, arcade machines, and more from Motorbot…
The resin work horse that is Motorbot has been putting the final touches to several new projects since the sellout launch of Squonk a couple of weeks back, so we thought we’d give a quick rundown of the goodies you can expect to drop in the Deadbear Studios store over the coming month… Swiftly followingContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Slugs, necklaces, arcade machines, and more from Motorbot…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Fat Tony ‘Fluorescent Edition’ from Ron English…
Hot off the heals of the recent release (and quick disappearance!) of OG Fat Tony, Ron English has recent revealed the latest colourway to drop, the Fluorescent Edition. Unlike the initial batch’s limit of just 500 pieces worldwide, Fluorescent Tony will be dropping as an open edition at your local art toy emporium sometime soon.Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Fat Tony ‘Fluorescent Edition’ from Ron English…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Flying Fortress Vs. You ‘Trooper’ resin figures…
Following the recent release of the ‘Charged’ polygon variant of Vs. You‘s trademark boxing glove figure, the team have just revealed their first collaboration with Flying Fortress– the Trooper. Based on the EVO design of Vs. You’s past series, the figure has gained in size, been cleaned up, and painted in the standard Teddy TroopContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Flying Fortress Vs. You ‘Trooper’ resin figures…”
MAN-E-NEWS// IG-BABA Mk.2 and Wilde from Healeymade x myplasticheart…
myplasticheart have just revealed their latest collaboration with New York based resin wizard Healeymade, the Grape Fog IG-BABA Mk. II, and Violet and Shade Wilde bootlegged/customised action figures. Available from Tuesday, March 6th on myplasticheart.com and at their NYC location, the toys will be running in very limited qualities for just $39.99 and $64.99 respectively… The Grape Fog IG-BABA Mk. II isContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// IG-BABA Mk.2 and Wilde from Healeymade x myplasticheart…”
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