(Wolf various Glyos customs / original Armorvor Wolf prototype, cast by TGB) Being relative newcomers to the Glyos universe, we had only really known of Marty “Godbeast” Hansen from his prototyping/casting work on Ben Spencer’s Galaxxor series- that was until we happened upon his blog this week… Skimming through the hundreds of beautifully sculpt andContinue reading “MAN-E-FEATURE// The Glyos creations of Marty “GodBeast” Hansen…”
Category Archives: action figures
MAN-E-NEWS// 1/12 Scale A.B.C Warrior MONGROL from threeA Toys…
Unfortunately we were deprived of 3AVOX this week, but to make up for it, 3A posted a single, tentative image of their latest toy to get the miniaturised treatment- the A.B.C Warriors’ Mongrol. Photographed with a 1/12 scale Zombot, the smaller Mongrol is an awesome proposition for anyone lacking the money or space for theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// 1/12 Scale A.B.C Warrior MONGROL from threeA Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// BABY MILO from A Bathing Ape x REVOLTECH YAMAGUCHI…
A Bathing Ape have teamed up once again with the designers over at Revoltech Yamaguchi for the latest addition to the Baby Milo signature toy range. Coming replete with hat, camo guitar, banana accessories and interchangeable head, the 90mm tall PVC figure is available from select A Bathing Ape outlets for around $40. Anyone stillContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// BABY MILO from A Bathing Ape x REVOLTECH YAMAGUCHI…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The resin “Inaction Figures” from Steve Seeley x Giant Japanese Monster, Bad!…
Originally revealed at Steeve Seeley‘s recent “All We Ever Do Is Fight” solo show over at Rotofugi last week (Friday, February 10th), the ‘Inaction Figures’ are now available to purchase in super-limited quantities online. Realised and sculpted by Steve, and cast by David of ‘Giant Japanese Monster, Bad!‘, the 80’s inspired ‘action’ figures take theirContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The resin “Inaction Figures” from Steve Seeley x Giant Japanese Monster, Bad!…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Adventure Kartel 1/6 Rehel from 3A Toys…
Revealed in this week’s 3AVOX, Rehel is the latest 1/6th scale figure to join the Adventure Kartel. Priced at $90 (shipping included), Rehel will be available to pre-order exclusively from the Bambaland shop at 9am (HK) on Friday, February 17th. 3AA members will also have access to the Dark haired variant wearing the 3AA exclusive CLOVENContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Adventure Kartel 1/6 Rehel from 3A Toys…”
MAN-E-REVEAL// Scott Wilkowski’s custom OSM figures for Toypocalypse 2…
With the Four Horsemen‘s Toypocalypse 2: Futureretro exhibition (featured here and here) opening later tonight at NYC’s TT Underground Gallery (February 10th, 7pm), we thought we’d give you a quick run down of the various OSM customs that Scott Wilkowski will be presenting at the show. Featuring a mixture of Green Death and ‘Infcected’ styleContinue reading “MAN-E-REVEAL// Scott Wilkowski’s custom OSM figures for Toypocalypse 2…”
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-FEATURE// The custom toys of Adam Pratt…
Art toy creator/customiser and close friend of MAN-E-TOYS, Adam Pratt, has been hard at work on countless projects since we last delved into his work, and with a major announcement coming soon (more exclusively at MAN-E-TOYS on Monday!), we thought it was about time to get a recap on some of his latest work… WeContinue reading “MAN-E-FEATURE// The custom toys of Adam Pratt…”
MAN-E-NEWS// 1/12 Action Portable Popbots from ThreeA Toys…
Announced through this week’s 3AVOX, the 1/12th scale Action Portable Popbots have finally seen resident sale through Bambaland. As from today (February 3rd), four single carded edition’s and the exclusive 3AA 4Way box set are available to purchase for $55 and $180 respectively (prices include shipping). Featuring all new box and card art, each Popbot also comesContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// 1/12 Action Portable Popbots from ThreeA Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Dominant Species Part4: ‘Unknown’ from Hoakser…
Hot off the heels of last weeks reveal of Polkadot, Hoakser brings the latest addition to the Dominant Species in the form of ‘Unknown”. Differing from his pant wearing sidekicks, the 16cm tall custom wrestling figure has been spared his dignity, sporting a sweet t-shirt and shorts combo instead. Burned, brushed and sprayed to perfection,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Dominant Species Part4: ‘Unknown’ from Hoakser…”
MAN-E-NEWS// 60th Anniversary toy releases from MAD magazine…
Coinciding with the celebration of Mad Magazine’s 60th Anniversary comes the return of legendary deadly duo, Spy vs Spy. First seen at the Spy vs Spy group custom show last year, the 9″ tall vinyl figures are available to purchase through DC Direct now, priced at $49.95 plus shipping for the pair. The monochromatic mayhemContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// 60th Anniversary toy releases from MAD magazine…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Rivet Wars Quad Stug from Ted Terranova…
Featured extensively on our old site (interview, feature), the wonderful world of Rivet Wars is finally back- and this time Mr Terranova has made it bigger and better than ever before! Standing at around 5″ x 6″ the Quad Stug Aus F is the largest vehicle in the Rivet Wars universe yet, and after what hasContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Rivet Wars Quad Stug from Ted Terranova…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Four Horsemen’s Toypocalypse 2: Futuretro @TT Underground…
Friday, February 10th sees the legendary Four Horsemen return to New York’s TT Underground gallery for the sequel of their hit 2011 exhibition, Toypocalypse. Featuring an appearance from the original Outer Space Men creator, Mel Birnkrant, the Four Horsemen’s free show will be showcasing their latest work alongside custom OSM toys from the series’ fans.Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Four Horsemen’s Toypocalypse 2: Futuretro @TT Underground…”
MAN-E-FEATURE// A week in toys…
Welcome to the first instalment of our weekly art toy round-up as MAN-E-TOYS.com! We’ve missed a heap of important stories whilst working on the new site, so without further ado, we bring you the hottest news in the world of toys from the past week. In this issue we take a look at the latestContinue reading “MAN-E-FEATURE// A week in toys…”
The Dominant Species: Polkadot custom toy from Hoakser…
Ok, one last post whilst we gear up for the switch on Monday! Polkadot is the latest custom graffiti figure to drop from UK artist Hoakser’s Dominant Species range (originally posted here). Joining both Union Jack and Why Not? into the fray, the heavily customised wrestling figure stands at around 16cm tall, coming with aContinue reading “The Dominant Species: Polkadot custom toy from Hoakser…”
Update// The Dominant Species from Hoakser…
Revealed in the Tru:Teknology Files a couple of weeks back, Hoaker’s Dominant Species custom wrestler figures are now available to purchase through his store here. Both standing at around 16cm tall, “Jack” and “Why Front?” come with 9 points of articulation for your posing pleasure… Priced at £69.99 and £64.99 respectively, each figure comes withContinue reading “Update// The Dominant Species from Hoakser…”
UPDATE// The Glyos “Buildstation” style vinyl Blocks from Onell Design…
Featured here in the Tru:Teknology Files a couple of weeks back, the Glyos Block finally went on sale through Onell Design’s store on Friday (January 20th), selling out within a matter of minutes. In our last post we found it hard to explain the overwhelming potential that these seemingly simple vinyl blocks had for customisation,Continue reading “UPDATE// The Glyos “Buildstation” style vinyl Blocks from Onell Design…”
T.M.N.T Walkabout custom from Adam Pratt…
Art toy designer/customiser Adam Pratt has just revealed to us his latest custom project, in the form of vintage T.M.N.T action figure, Walkabout. The first in a series of around 10 planned T.M.N.T customs (a selection of which should be available at this years Toy Street trade show), Walkabout is currently available to purchase forContinue reading “T.M.N.T Walkabout custom from Adam Pratt…”
OSM Cosmic Creators Series: The Birkrant Edition from the Four Horsemen…
Action figure warlords, the Four Horsemen, have just revealed the final addition to the Birkrant Edition of their OSM Cosmic Creators Series in the form of Blazing Inferno. Re-imagined by the original Outer Space Men, Mel Birkrant, Blazing Inferno will be available to purchase alongside Deep Blue Astro-Nautilus, Metalmorpho and Goldiac (pictured below) on February 10th at the Four Horsemen’s Toypocalypse 2: Futuretro gallery showContinue reading “OSM Cosmic Creators Series: The Birkrant Edition from the Four Horsemen…”
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