Clutter Magazine are proud to reveal that the latest issue (#22) of their free print publication is now up for grabs! Featuring an extensive article on the ReAction Figure brand alongside interviews with – amongst others – DeathCat Toys, Miscreation Toys and Bob Conge/Plaseebo, these have been joined by the second article for the mag from our ownContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Clutter Magazine Issue 22 feat. Tru:Tek’s Bootleg Keshi Guide out now…”
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MAN-E-NEWS// Clutter Magazine Issue 21 feat. Tru:Tek’s Keshi 101 out now…
Clutter Magazine are proud to reveal that the latest issue (#21) of their free print publication is now up for grabs! Featuring an “H.R Giger Remembered” piece alongside interviews with, amongst others, Mark Nagata of Max Toy Co and Boglins creator Tim Clarke, these have been joined by the very first article for the mag from ourContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Clutter Magazine Issue 21 feat. Tru:Tek’s Keshi 101 out now…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Rampage x Frenzy “Metal Frosting Head” Cakefighters revealed…
Jon Malmstedt over at Rampage Toys has teamed up with Frenzy for an all-new run of Cakefighter sofubi! Created as part of the huge line-up of toys Jon will be hauling to Wonderfestival on February 9th, the latest version of the Cupcake/Barbarian mash-up has been upgraded to 100% soft vinyl this time around (the originalContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Rampage x Frenzy “Metal Frosting Head” Cakefighters revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// NYCC exclusive Cadaver Kids and Digglers from Rampage Toys…
Jon Malmstedt of Rampage Toys has just revealed that he will have a number of one-off custom Cadaver Kids and Digglers at NYCC later this week! Tackling Splurrt‘s soft vinyl platforms in a way only he knows how, the sofubi minis have been treated to a mix of neon VColor sprays, metallic hand painted detailingContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// NYCC exclusive Cadaver Kids and Digglers from Rampage Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Universe of Violence: Boss II from Eric Nilla…
Hot off the heels of the first Universe of Violence ‘Boss’ figure release, Ironmask’s Hell Turtle, Eric Nilla has just revealed a teaser for his entry… an as yet untitled Elephant warrior design. Featuring the same high-quality stylised sculpting we’ve come to expect from the rubber mini figure series, the oversized mini will be releasedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Universe of Violence: Boss II from Eric Nilla…”
MAN-E-XCLUSIVE// The “Bootlegs of the Universe” Kickstarter campaign revealed…
As promised in our post on Wednesday, we can now exclusively reveal details of the very first “Bootlegs of the Universe” project! Currently in the early stages of planning, BOTU founders John Santagada (formerly of DC Direct and Mezco) and Hex Evo (KO-Messiah) are set to release a large, high quality hardcover coffee table photo artContinue reading “MAN-E-XCLUSIVE// The “Bootlegs of the Universe” Kickstarter campaign revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Ultra Rare” Fishtank Castle Annual 1983 from The Tarantulas
Ahead of the massive NIBBLERS artist series due late November (find out more here), The Tarantulas are proud to reveal the first printed book based on the highly sought after figure, the Fishtank Castle Annual 1983! Featuring action packed Nibbler comic stories, an official Nibbler collectors checklist, the NIBBLERS artist custom series gallery, unseen stuff fromContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Ultra Rare” Fishtank Castle Annual 1983 from The Tarantulas”
MAN-E-NEWS// NYCC exclusive “Do Your Own” Cyclops Dinos from Rampage Toys…
With a stack load of incredible kaiju and sofubi customs ready for next week’s NYCC, Jon over at Rampage Toys is still finding time to squeeze in a few original releases too… the first coming in the form of the super-cool “DYOCD” pack- the Do Your Own Cyclops Dinos! Coming cast in a snow whiteContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// NYCC exclusive “Do Your Own” Cyclops Dinos from Rampage Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Glowing Sundown” Little Prick sofubi from Super7…
“Little Prick is a happy little cactus with cute little undies to cover his, um….thorns. He glows after sundown, and is always happy to help light your way through the desert. Take him out at night, but not in public…” Continuing their onslaught of recent Monster Family releases, Super7 are proud to reveal the latestContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Glowing Sundown” Little Prick sofubi from Super7…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Jeremy Bulloch” Boba Fett from Killer Bootlegs…
Following a test pull reveal at the beginning of the month, Peter Wheatsraw of Killer Bootlegs is proud to announce that the “Jeremy Bulloch” Boba Fett bootleg is finally ready for public consumption! Consisting of a vintage Fett body left as-is, the figure comes with a “Captain Adama” Battlestar Galactica head that resembles an elderly JeremyContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Jeremy Bulloch” Boba Fett from Killer Bootlegs…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Spinning Head Sunshine” custom M.U.S.C.L.E from Brown Noize Productions…
In what has to be one of the biggest announcements in the custom M.U.S.C.L.E community this year, Sanjeev over at Brown Noize Productions has just revealed details of the second in his trilogy of Sunshine inspired figures, the breathtaking Spinning Head Sunshine! Tired of not being able to display his “Spinning Top Sunshine” M.U.S.C.L.E (#195)Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Spinning Head Sunshine” custom M.U.S.C.L.E from Brown Noize Productions…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Jay222 x Max Toy Co’s Lady Vengeance test shots…
Max Toy Company are proud to present the first test shots of their latest collaboration with Jay222, the super-creepy Lady Vengeance! Due to be making an appearance alongside a very special one-off “Lady Dinosaur” custom at SDCC this week (if the shipment arrives in time!), the mini sofubi has been designed and sculpted by Jay222,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Jay222 x Max Toy Co’s Lady Vengeance test shots…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Finger Five Series 1 from Fig-Lab coming soon…
Revealed way back at the end of January, Fig-Lab’s much talked about “Finger Five” Series 1 is finally ready for worldwide release! One of the most unique art toy project’s we’ve seen to date, the mini-series features five 1.5″ sofubi ‘finger puppet’ style figures designed by some of the scene’s biggest characters- Paul Kaiju, Suckadelic, MonstreHero,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Finger Five Series 1 from Fig-Lab coming soon…”
MAN-E-UPDATE// ‘Ed Skworm vs. Min-E-Face “Noir” production shot…
As we loom ever closer to the release of our first M.U.S.C.L.E custom bootleg 2 pack, ‘Ed Skworm vs. Min-E-Face, we’ve decided to share with you the first production shot (with sprues still attached!) of the super-rare “Noir” edition that we will be offering up to our readers a week before the figures’ official release.Continue reading “MAN-E-UPDATE// ‘Ed Skworm vs. Min-E-Face “Noir” production shot…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Meatgrinder vs. Half Baked Ham Namakeshi custom bootlegs…
[photos/info- University of M.U.S.C.L.E] As mentioned earlier in the week, we still weren’t sure as to whether Meatgrinder’s sparring buddy, Half Baked Ham, would be making it into our first batch of Nama-Niku x Eric Nilla Namakeshi exclusives… well today we can reveal that our meaty friend has made the cut! To be released alongsideContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Meatgrinder vs. Half Baked Ham Namakeshi custom bootlegs…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Captain Sturnbrau “Deep Blue Sea” Edition from Jon Paul Kaiser x Toy2R…
It’s been a while since we’ve heard any news with regards to more Captain Sturnbrau colourways, so it came with great pleasure yesterday to find that JPK and Toy2R are gearing up for the spooky “Deep Blue Sea” edition’s imminent release! Coming cast in a clear aqua blue vinyl, the 5″ Mini Qee should beContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Captain Sturnbrau “Deep Blue Sea” Edition from Jon Paul Kaiser x Toy2R…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Germinal Goon from We Kill You…
Any fans of the quirky resins of We Kill You will be glad to know that the wait for their latest figure is over… as we present to you the magnificent Germinal Goon! Standing at 3.5″ tall, the all new 2 headed beast is set to initially come in a clear-purple hand cast resin withContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Germinal Goon from We Kill You…”
MAN-E-NEWS// America Depress from Ron English x Kidrobot Black…
Teased a couple of weeks back, Ron English‘s collaboration with Kidrobot’s Black off-shoot, “America Depress” has finally been revealed in all its glory. Based on a painting English did way back at the beginning of the financial crisis (check our original post for a look), the monumental 12″ vinyl figure has been limited to justContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// America Depress from Ron English x Kidrobot Black…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Suckadelic’s “Toy Lords of Chinatown” Episode 3 screening party…
“After a year of speculation, rumors, and forgetting about it completely, the next chapter of the exciting SUCKADELIC Comedy-Drama-Supervillain Soap Opera is ready to be unleashed on the World!” At long last, the Super Sucklord has finally finished the third instalment of the acclaimed internet viral series, “Toy Lords of Chinatown”, and is holding hisContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Suckadelic’s “Toy Lords of Chinatown” Episode 3 screening party…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Smash Turtle Tetsujin and Gamma Shouldiers from Peter Kato…
Peter Kato continues his resin assault with yet another 2 brilliant releases this week, the Smash Turtle Tetsujin and sidekick, the Gamma Shouldier! Coinciding with the release of the Avengers this week, the self confessed nerd pays tribute to one of his favourite Marvel characters, the Hulk, with Smash TT coming in a beautiful clearContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Smash Turtle Tetsujin and Gamma Shouldiers from Peter Kato…”
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