Fresh from the success of Dead DieBia$e & Co, the guys over at Goodleg Toys are proud to present their 2nd Series of Wrestlers of the Universe (WotU) figures, introducing Moneybash, Mermaniac, and the 2-Badders tag team, Nuke & Clutch! Once again kit-bashed from iconic 90s WWF and 80s MotU action figures, this initial batch,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// WOTU Series 2 “Soda Pop” edition from Goodleg Toys…”
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MAN-E-NEWS// Nama Niku’s ‘Top Rope’ Toy Mafia exclusive revealed…
Hitting our inbox a little late to be featured as promised yesterday, we nonetheless bring you the latest exclusive to be revealed for this weekend’s Toy Mafia… Nama Niku‘s debut NNWA custom keshi, Top Rope! Standing at around 1.5″ tall, the figure features a kit-bashed M.U.S.C.L.E body plus an originally sculpted wrestling ring torso with realContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Nama Niku’s ‘Top Rope’ Toy Mafia exclusive revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Flesh’ 3 Piece Set from Healeymade…
After what has seemed like months of torturous waiting, Healeymade‘s much anticipated ‘Flesh’ mini figure trifecta is finally upon us! Featuring all 3 of the artist’s popular custom bootleg M.U.S.C.L.E figures; M.A.S.K mash-ups Deuce Nelson, Ashura M.A.S.K and the Altar Boy, the 2″ pieces have been hand cast in resin using the traditional keshi-gomu styledContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Flesh’ 3 Piece Set from Healeymade…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Disarticulators at Toy Mafia, plus the reveal of our Madball of Death!
Toy Mafia (\ˈtȯi mä-fē-ə\) Noun. An organized international body of designer toy collectors, originally founded in NYC. Toy Mafia events take place monthly and are often associated with exclusive releases and excessive partying. We’re sure a number of you have been wondering why our posts have been a little irregular over the past couple ofContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Disarticulators at Toy Mafia, plus the reveal of our Madball of Death!”
MAN-E-NEWS// Sgt. Corpse Grinder “Bling-Bling” Version from Blockheads Toys…
Originally featured here customised by Man-E-Toys regular Ersico, the hilarious Sgt. Corpse Grinder from Blockheads Toys has been resurrected for one more extra special release… the rather aptly titled Bling-Bling Version! 1 of 3 pieces created in aid of a fellow roommate’s fight against cancer, the latest edition has been cast in a clear amberContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Sgt. Corpse Grinder “Bling-Bling” Version from Blockheads Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Gizmo keshi custom repro from Eric Nilla…
In between working on his latest Universe of Violence figure, Cythulhu, Eric Nilla has found the time to knock out yet another crazy-rare custom keshi repro… presenting Gremlins’ Gizmo! Originally released as a Japan-only vending machine figure around the time of the film’s release, the awesome 1″ tall sculpt (original pictured) was kindly donated toContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Gizmo keshi custom repro from Eric Nilla…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The S.U.C.K.L.E Kickstarter campaign from The Sucklord…
It’s been almost a year since we last heard anything of the Sucklord‘s M.U.S.C.L.E inspired line S.U.C.K.L.E, so it came with great relief yesterday to hear that not only is the project alive and kicking, but has already touched down as a fully fledged Kickstarter campaign! Featuring a total of 10 different sculpts realised byContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The S.U.C.K.L.E Kickstarter campaign from The Sucklord…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Nuclear Summer Dave 2013 from The Mark Ultra x Novelty Haus…
“Summer 2013: Dave has again successfully phased through the ether into the 3rd dimension. This time Dave didn’t make it unscathed! Upon viewing his photoluminescence, you will see one extraordinary effect of inter-dimensional travel. This incarnation of Dave collects light radiation and emits photons! Once he is charged, he will cast photons into your eyesContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Nuclear Summer Dave 2013 from The Mark Ultra x Novelty Haus…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Triclops’ ‘BeefCake’ custom bootleg from the Venice B.A.S.T.A.R.D Beach twin pack…
We’ve been following the progress of Triclops‘ ‘Venice B.A.S.T.A.R.D Beach‘ release for the past month or so now, and with the reveal of the pictured BeefCake (aka Protein Bar-t aka Muscle Wayne!) this week, we’re guessing we won’t have too much longer to wait! To be joined by the previously posted ‘Final Boss’ from Ralph NieseContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Triclops’ ‘BeefCake’ custom bootleg from the Venice B.A.S.T.A.R.D Beach twin pack…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Pro Wrestling’s ‘The Amazon’ custom resin bootleg from HamFX…
As massive fans of iconic NES game Pro Wrestling back in the 80’s, the latest figure from HamFX has got to be our favourite yet… a custom bootleg rendition of our favourite character, The Amazon! Kit-bashed from an undisclosed vintage action figure with newly sculpted boots, shorts and head, this “Second Round” edition has beenContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Pro Wrestling’s ‘The Amazon’ custom resin bootleg from HamFX…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Sucklord x Lamour Supreme for the Cotton Candy Machine’s Tiny Trifecta Show…
With the legendary Tiny Trifecta Show opening it’s doors once again at NY’s Cotton Candy Machine tonight, Sucklord reveals his incredible trio of figures that will be up for grabs… Once again teaming up with the mighty Lamour Supreme, the 3 one-off custom bootlegs; Sucklord Revealed, Sgt Broccoli and My Little Booty all feature incredibleContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Sucklord x Lamour Supreme for the Cotton Candy Machine’s Tiny Trifecta Show…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Darth Macho custom bootleg from Kaboom Toys…
“Darth Macho is not your normal asthmatic cyber man, he’s buff and beautiful and waiting poolside for your sexy ass to have a cocktail with him…” Christopher Cannon over at Kaboom Toys kindly shares details of his latest custom bootleg release, the ripped Darth Macho! Kit-bashed from several different vintage action figures including the oneContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Darth Macho custom bootleg from Kaboom Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Brown Noize’s “Spinning Head Sunshine” 3D prints available now…
Running into a number of issues with production at the beginning of the year, we thought the small batch of rubber Spinning Head Sunshines produced by Muscle Things would be the last we’d see of the incredible M.U.S.C.L.E homage… well, thanks to the help of Shapeways, Brown Noize are now able to offer the figureContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Brown Noize’s “Spinning Head Sunshine” 3D prints available now…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Galactic Jerkbags’ Deluxe 2 Pack ‘Interplanetary Bromance’ for Dreams in Plastic…
Irishmofo over at Sucklord fan site Galactic Jerkbags kindly shares details on the latest ‘Interplanetary Bromance’ release… the Deluxe 2 Pack Edition for the upcoming Dreams in Plastic group show! Originally releasing in February to near-instant sell out success, the pair of Glyos system figures, a Pheyden and Sucklord, have been revived one last timeContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Galactic Jerkbags’ Deluxe 2 Pack ‘Interplanetary Bromance’ for Dreams in Plastic…”
MAN-E-NEWS// HeroesCon exclusive RayGuns from ManOrMonster? Studios…
Brandon Michael Barker over at ManOrMonster? Studios has resurrected the popular RayGun custom bootleg for a series of exclusives dropping at HeroesCon later today! Kit-bashed from a variety of action figures including a MOTU 200x Man-E-Face and an oversized Reagan head, the figure has been hand cast in resin by Barker, featuring MoM? compatible neo-magContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// HeroesCon exclusive RayGuns from ManOrMonster? Studios…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Venice B.A.S.T.A.R.D Beach Twin Pack from Triclops x The Tarantulas x Ralph Niese…
Following the WIP sculpt we unofficially leaked a couple of weeks back (check it out here, we’re not posting it again!), the guys over at Triclops have finally revealed how the incredible figure will be released… as they proudly present the ‘Venice B.A.S.T.A.R.D Beach’ Twin Pack! Sculpted by the supremely talented Ralph Niese based onContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Venice B.A.S.T.A.R.D Beach Twin Pack from Triclops x The Tarantulas x Ralph Niese…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The HOLO APE custom bootlegs from Goodleg Toys…
Fresh from the release of Warzilla last week, the fine chaps over at Goodleg Toys proudly present the comeback of one of their most requested figures… the HOLO APES! Originally making an appearance at Toys Are Us a couple of months back, the vintage Planet of the Apes/WWF figure mash-ups have been cast using aContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The HOLO APE custom bootlegs from Goodleg Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Snack Attack: Sgt Angus rubber mini figure from 1ShotToys…
A slight sidestep from his critically acclaimed custom Glyos heads, Eric over at 1ShotToys has been busy readying his first ever mini figure series… Snack Attack! A homage to Mattel’s classic 80’s line ‘Food Fighters’, the hilarious designs are to focus around a more militant theme, featuring fast food lieutenants, majors, commanders and more inContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Snack Attack: Sgt Angus rubber mini figure from 1ShotToys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Mini Monster’ custom bootlegs from Monster Island…
Paying a loving tribute to Diener’s hugely popular 80’s minis, Monster Island has recast some of the best figures from their Monster line for his latest custom bootleg series! Originally only limited to a selection of primary colours (check them out below), the 4 creatures have been given a lease of new life, coming handContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Mini Monster’ custom bootlegs from Monster Island…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Señor Cybernetico and the Custom Bootleg Lucky Bags from The Mark Ultra…
Mike Kirchoff over at The Mark Ultra comes with not 1 but 2 new collaborations this week, as he proudly presents Señor Cybernetico and the Custom Bootleg Lucky Bags! Created alongside Fistful Fumetti’s Alexis Ziritt, Cybernetico has been kit-bashed from a vintage lucha idol figure and Marvel’s Kang the Conqueror, coming hand cast in resin with displayContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Señor Cybernetico and the Custom Bootleg Lucky Bags from The Mark Ultra…”
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