Continuing the jolly theme of last weeks smiling ‘Budha’ Munny, Jon Paul Kaiser is proud to reveal his third oriental inspired custom of late, the Totoro 5″ Foomi. Based on the much loved Studio Ghibli character, the unorthodox choice of platform had really pulled off, giving the round raccoon-like face and ears of Totoro’s ‘O’Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘My Neighbor Totoro’ 5″ Foomi custom from Jon Paul Kaiser…”
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MAN-E-NEWS// Custom Monsters from Cometdebris x Grody Shogun…
Tokyo based artist Koji Harmon aka Cometdebris has just revealed his latest custom project, featuring blind-bagged Monsters from Grody Shogun. Hand sprayed and brushed by the artist, the collection of weird and wonderful sofubi will be available to purchase from the Cometdebris’ store soon. Be sure to follow his twitter feed for updates on availability andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Custom Monsters from Cometdebris x Grody Shogun…”
MAN-E-NEWS// WIP Squonk resin figure from Motorbot…
Master caster Motorbot has recently revealed some work in progress shots of his latest resin creature, the Squonk. Standing at around 3.5″ tall, the initial run of figures are set to drop on the Deadbear Studio store late next week, coming in a limited marbled resin run. Motorbot is still putting the final touches toContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// WIP Squonk resin figure from Motorbot…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Ice Scream Man from Brutherford Industries…
Featured here last month, Brutherford Industries‘ Ice Scream Man has finally been made available to the general public. Coming in Strawberry (limited to 125 pieces) and Vanilla (open edition), the beautifully finished roto cast vinyl figures have been priced at $75 and $50 respectively. Packaged in a hand made box designed by Tamara Petrosino andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Ice Scream Man from Brutherford Industries…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Bitsumo Lunar New Year Edition from Dai Tran…
Dai Tran over at Rawrs has just revealed the latest addition to the highly popular Bitsmo line, the Lunar New Year edition. Coming in a deep red resin with grey hand-tied mawashi, the 4.5″ tall hand cast figure features 7 points of articulation. Available to pre-order exclusively through the Rawrs store, Bitsmo has been pricedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Bitsumo Lunar New Year Edition from Dai Tran…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Bruce Lee’s Temple of Kung Fu by MAD x Round 5…
UFC toy makers Round 5 have recently revealed their first ever Bruce Lee collaboration with legendary toy designer Jeremy MadL, in the form of the ‘Temple of Kung Fu’ mini figure series. Marking the first of several collaborative projects lined up by Round 5 based on the iconic martial artist, the first batch of 3″ ‘Temple of KungContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Bruce Lee’s Temple of Kung Fu by MAD x Round 5…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Glitter Waniphants from Rampage Toys x Hints and Spices…
Jon over at Rampage Toys shows no signs of letting up with the amazing Friday drops we’ve seen recently, so it came with no surprise to see the reveal of his Glitter Waniphants yesterday. Limited to an edition of 5, the clear glitter vinyl sofubi was created by Shane Haddy of Hints and Spices, andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Glitter Waniphants from Rampage Toys x Hints and Spices…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Dropping Jaw resin figure from 11 year old JAMS…
The art toy scene saw the arrival of its youngest contributor this week, with 11 year old (!) Jacob Sieglbaum aka JAMS releasing his very first figure in the form of “Dropping Jaw”. Coming in an initial clear blue colourway, the 2.5″ hand cast resin figure will be available to purchase exclusively through Tenacious Toys for aContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Dropping Jaw resin figure from 11 year old JAMS…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Shin and Nao Love Bears from Maqet…
Still can’t find that elusive Valentines gift for the toy crazed geek you share your bed with at night?! Well look no further, because Maqet are here to save the day! Recently revealed on their site, the Shin and Nao Love Bears stand at around 4″ tall, are cast in Maqet’s Eco-friendly plastin material, andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Shin and Nao Love Bears from Maqet…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Ivory Warrior Skullendario Azteca 8″ Dunny from Huck Gee x The Beast Brothers…
Two of the scene’s biggest heavyweights, the mighty Beast Brothers and Huck Gee, have finally revealed their long awaited collaboration, the 8″ Ivory Warrior Skullendario Azteca custom Dunny series. Hand sculpt and painted by the artists themselves, the ultimate Shogun/Aztec mash-ups come signed and numbered, adorned with red Swarovski crystals, a custom flag, and aContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Ivory Warrior Skullendario Azteca 8″ Dunny from Huck Gee x The Beast Brothers…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Valentines Pink Robotones from Cris Rose…
Tonight (February 7th) sees the launch of the second figure in Cris Rose’s Robotone series, with this month’s addition coming in the form of Valentines Pink. Available in either Reynold or Rourke ‘Sprog’ designs, the 3″ hand cast resin robots come bagged and headed. Available from 6pm GMT over at Cris’ store for $25 plusContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Valentines Pink Robotones from Cris Rose…”
MAN-E-REVEAL// The MOTU [ALT] ETERNIA custom series from Adam Pratt x MAN-E-TOYS…
We mentioned at the weekend that we would be announcing a massive new custom project from artist Adam Pratt (featuring a little helping hand from MAN-E-TOYS!), so without further ado, we pass you over to the man himself to explain a little more about what to expect in the coming months. To all you MOTUContinue reading “MAN-E-REVEAL// The MOTU [ALT] ETERNIA custom series from Adam Pratt x MAN-E-TOYS…”
MAN-E-NEWS// ‘Lord On Board’ custom resin figure from Abell Octovan…
‘Lord On Board’ is the latest custom toy creation from Indonesian toy maker, Abell Octovan. Standing at around 8″ tall, the self-made resin figure re-imagines the one and only Dark Lord as a skateboarding punk, replete with golden helmet, sneakers and deck, beautifully off set by solid black low slung shorts and open shirt. UnfortunatelyContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// ‘Lord On Board’ custom resin figure from Abell Octovan…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Pretty Boi ‘Bio Morph’ resin toy from ESC Toy x Tomenosuke…
The ever busy Erick Scarecrow revealed yet another Tomenosuke exclusive this week, in the form of the ‘Pretty Boi’ Bio Morph edition. Limited to just 5 figures, the signed and numbered hand cast resin figures should be available to purchase through the ESC Toy shop some time this week. Co-designed by Yagi, each lucky collector who manages to score the pieceContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Pretty Boi ‘Bio Morph’ resin toy from ESC Toy x Tomenosuke…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Plaseebo’s custom Garamon for the Garamaniacal custom show @FOE Gallery…
With the ‘Gagamaniacal’ custom show opening at the FOE Gallery this Friday (February 10th), we decided to take a quick look at Bob Conge’s (aka Plaseebo) contribution, the mighty Garamon and Skulloctopus From Outer Space. Standing at 14″ tall, the glow in the dark vinyl toy comes with internal colour changing LEDs that are controlled viaContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Plaseebo’s custom Garamon for the Garamaniacal custom show @FOE Gallery…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Valentine Zukies from Alison Perez…
With last week’s Autumn Zukies barely having enough time to acclimatise to the harsh temperatures outside, New York based artist Alison Perez has revealed yet another (slightly more seasonal!) one-off toy project, this time in the form of the adorable Valentine Zukies. Limited to an edition of only 2, the Valentine Zukies are available inContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Valentine Zukies from Alison Perez…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Custom Multiskulls from Monsterforge…
After only just surviving the war that was fought on Friday night to secure the last remaining MS artist proofs, Monsterforge is gearing up for yet another OMFG! drop this Monday with the release of 25 custom Multiskulls. Available at 9pm EST (February 6th) from the Monsterforge shop, each figure has been hand painted andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Custom Multiskulls from Monsterforge…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Joe Ledbetter’s Mutant Bunnies #11-15 revealed…
The latest additions to Joe Ledbetter‘s elusive Mutant Bunny series have just been revealed, and unfortunately for all those money strapped collectors out there, these are the best designs yet! Standing at a whopping 12″ tall, the latest batch of hand painted one-off resin figures come in the form of “Leopard”, “Pirate”, “Yosupsup”, “Zombie”, andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Joe Ledbetter’s Mutant Bunnies #11-15 revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Karoushi from Grody Shogun & Velocitron: Works available online NOW…
Karoushi, the latest show from the warped minds of Grody Shogun and Velocitron, has finally been made available for online consumption. Opening on Friday (February 3rd) at the Toy Art Gallery, a huge amount of the toys on show sold in a matter of minutes, but luckily for us TAG have held some back, withContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Karoushi from Grody Shogun & Velocitron: Works available online NOW…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Tuttz mini series 7: Valentines Day Hunt from Argonaut Resins…
Argonaut Resins have just revealed their 11th designer resin release in the form of the Tuttz mini series 7: Valentines Day Hunt. Limited to an edition of 50, the latest batch of Tuttz are available in 3 seasonaly inspired colours; hot pink, deep purple, and rose red. Each 3.5″ hand cast figure comes signed andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Tuttz mini series 7: Valentines Day Hunt from Argonaut Resins…”
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