Mandarake have teamed up with Medicom Toy for their first exclusive release of 2014, the Mazinger Z “Cheap Homage” sofubi! Paying tribute to the many, often unofficial, colours and shapes that Mazinger Z has graced since it’s conception in 1972, particularly the numerous cheap snack shop toys, the iconic bot has been realised in 2 subtlyContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Manadarake exclusive Mazinger Z “Cheap Homage” from Medicom Toy…”
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MAN-E-NEWS// Blurble’s Kid Toxic and Oozy resin test pulls revealed…
Originally teased back in early December, Blurble has just revealed that his latest character to make the jump into 3D, the awesome Kid Toxic, has received it’s first resin test pull! Designed by Blurble, digitally sculpted by iamscumbag and prototyped/produced by DuBose Art, the 5″ tall figure brings the same instantly recognisable skate punk aesthetic as both Sparrow andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Blurble’s Kid Toxic and Oozy resin test pulls revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// New works at St Marks Comics from Lamour Supreme x Sucklord…
Lamour Supreme and the Sucklord have just announced that they will be invading St Marks Comics, NY, next Saturday, February 1st with a whole heap of new toys and original art. Whilst most of the work is still to be revealed, we have been able to catch a glimpse at one collaborative figure in particular,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// New works at St Marks Comics from Lamour Supreme x Sucklord…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Mein Mk II resin figure from Healeymade…
Healeymade has just revealed that his latest resin masterpiece, Mein Mk II, will be touching down in-store tomorrow (1/24)! A follow up to 2011’s Mein figure (check it here), the latest incarnation has been scaled up in size to 5.5″, this time around losing the main torso in favour of a magnetically articulated head. CastContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Mein Mk II resin figure from Healeymade…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Killer Bootlegs’ Hitchcock Artist Proof Sale…
Instantly selling out upon release last month, Killer Bootlegs has just revealed that the Hitchcock action figure will be making one last appearance before retirement in a special Artist Proof run! A three-way collaboration between KB, Ham FX and The Adam X, the chunky 3.75″ custom bootleg features a digitally sculpted head and kit-bashed BossContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Killer Bootlegs’ Hitchcock Artist Proof Sale…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Death Vapor Vs. YAZU “Breaking Baddie” 2 pack from Falcon Toys…
Created for Clutter‘s recent (In)Action Figure 2 show, Mike Woods over at Falcon Toys is proud to present the latest addition to the growing line of Breaking Baddie releases, the Death Vapor Vs. YAZU 2 pack! Marking the series’ first card backed release, the pair have been cast in exclusive Crystal Blue Persuasion & Hazmat YellowContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Death Vapor Vs. YAZU “Breaking Baddie” 2 pack from Falcon Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Disarticulators’ Ooze-Claw sale tonight…
With the highly anticipated Ooze-Claw sale going live on the Man-E-Toys store tonight (1/15) at 9pm London time, we thought we’d give you a quick recap of the three separate releases that’ll be on offer- plus an exclusive look at the remaining custom one-offs that we held back from our post yesterday! Ooze-Claw General Release// CreatedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Disarticulators’ Ooze-Claw sale tonight…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The FAKE BARON sofubi from Awesome Toy revealed…
The guys over at Awesome Toy have just unveiled an early sculpt for their debut sofubi, FAKE BARON! Heavily inspired by a collection of Pachi (bootleg) Red Baron menko cards from the 70’s, the awesome figure is already starting to take shape, featuring the iconic ‘bots signature winged ears and riveted belt. With still aContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The FAKE BARON sofubi from Awesome Toy revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Cosmos Alien Ooze-Ball and Claw set revealed…
With the launch of the Disarticulators‘ Ooze-Claw display stand in just a couple of days time, we’ve decided to unveil one of the many surprises that’ll be accompanying the drop… the “Cosmos Alien” Ooze set! Taking direct inspiration from the original Cosmos Alien (Ooze-It gachapon bootleg) print ad, the Ooze-Ball has been cast in aContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Cosmos Alien Ooze-Ball and Claw set revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Gankingu exclusive Comos Alien A and B from Medicom Toy…
Medicom Toy have teamed up with Japanese toy store Gankingu for the latest exclusive Cosmos Alien colourway! Part of Medicom’s ongoing reissue of the infamous Ooze-It gachapon bootlegs, both Alien A and Alien B mini figures are up for grabs, coming cast in a squishy purple vinyl with metallic purple sprays this time around. PackedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Gankingu exclusive Comos Alien A and B from Medicom Toy…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “IV Corners Battle Royal” sofubi concept and custom from Nama Niku…
One of the few artists that really helped push the custom kinkeshi scene to the forefront in 2013, Nama Niku has just revealed finished concepts for a fully fledged Kinnikuman-inspired sofubi! Originally created as an entry for October Toys’ upcoming OMFG Series 5, the design has been styled on Nama’s popular Top Rope mini figure,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “IV Corners Battle Royal” sofubi concept and custom from Nama Niku…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Retroband’s “Motel Hell” custom bootleg for the (In)Action Figure 2 show…
Aaron Moreno over at Retroband has worked his magic on yet another cult 80’s horror classic, transforming Motel Hell’s pig-headed Vincent into a fully fledged action figure! Created for Clutter‘s upcoming (In)Action Figure 2 group show, the stunningly executed piece features a kit-bashed and re-sculpted 3.75″ resin figure, pig mask and chainsaw accessory- all wrapped upContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Retroband’s “Motel Hell” custom bootleg for the (In)Action Figure 2 show…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Triclops Studios’ “Slashed B.A.S.T.A.R.D” January sale…
In true January style, the guys over at Triclops have just announced a whacking great B.A.S.T.A.R.D sale! Running right through until the end of the month, all products from their hugely popular bootleg line, including resin, rubber and vinyl, have been slashed in price by a whopping 50% off retail (yep, just £15 for aContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Triclops Studios’ “Slashed B.A.S.T.A.R.D” January sale…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Sucklord and Lamour Supreme’s Tommy Pastrami and Paulie Pickles for the Katz Deli x Mishka show…
Joining the Johnny Salami custom bootleg featured last week, the Sucklord and Lamour Supreme have teamed up for another release that’ll be dropping at the Katz Deli x Mishka show tomorrow (7/1), the Tommy Pastrami and Paulie Pickles 2 pack! Featuring a repurposed Johnny in a new meaty brown alongside an all-new vinegar soaked sidekick, theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Sucklord and Lamour Supreme’s Tommy Pastrami and Paulie Pickles for the Katz Deli x Mishka show…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Tankhead keshi from Jesse Destasio x Eric Nilla out now…
Teased here a couple of weeks back, Jesse Destasio‘s latest iteration of Tankhead is now available online! Originally debuting in resin way back in 2010, this new version has been created in collaboration with Eric Nilla, coming cast in a flexible keshi style rubber. Available in either solid flesh or random mixed colours, the 2″Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Tankhead keshi from Jesse Destasio x Eric Nilla out now…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Shit Wars: Lard Vader Wave 2 from Bombermat Toys…
Bowing to the requests of fans, Matias Bovero over at Bombermat Toys is proud to present a second wave of Shit Wars’ Lard Vader! Kit-bashed and resculpted from a variety of 3.75″ action figures, the rotund Dark Lord has been cast in a jet black resin, this time around coming complete with 2 points ofContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Shit Wars: Lard Vader Wave 2 from Bombermat Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Goodleg Toys’ Eternian Werewolf for the (In)Action Figure 2 show…
The guys over at Goodleg Toys have kindly shared details on their contribution for Clutter’s upcoming (In)Action Figure 2 show, the Eternian Werewolf! Kit-bashed from Sungold’s infamous bootleg line “Monster” and MotU’s Beast-Man, the hilarious resin figure stands at around 4″ tall with 5 points of articulation, coming cast in the beast’s signature orange repleteContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Goodleg Toys’ Eternian Werewolf for the (In)Action Figure 2 show…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Katz Deli “No ticket, No F-ing Sandwich!” Johnny Salami figure from Lamour Supreme x Sucklord…
Lamour Supreme and the Sucklord team up for the release of their latest custom bootleg, the “No ticket, No F-ing Sandwich” Johnny Salami! Created for the upcoming Mishka show at Katz Deli next Tuesday, January 7th, the figure features a Cyco Simon styled head sculpted by Lamour, and a kit-bashed, blade wielding body courtesy of theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Katz Deli “No ticket, No F-ing Sandwich!” Johnny Salami figure from Lamour Supreme x Sucklord…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Healeymade’s Quackula sofubi revealed…
It quickly looking like 2014 will be Healeymade’s year, as along with a whole slew of 3.75″ figures planned, the artist will be releasing his latest sofubi… an all-new rendition of Quackula! Based on the original custom bootleg resin, a loving tribute to both Count Duckula and Universal Monsters, the figure has been resculpted by NaoyaContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Healeymade’s Quackula sofubi revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Sam Sushi” Breaking Baddie from Falcon Toys…
Mike Woods over at Falcon Toys has just revealed the latest addition to the ever growing family of Breaking Baddie custom bootlegs, ace pilot treasure hunter Sam Sushi! Traveling the galaxy as a space age Indiana Jones, the adventure seeking ladies man has been kit-bashed from a selection of vintage 3.75″ figures, coming cast in a clear resinContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Sam Sushi” Breaking Baddie from Falcon Toys…”
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