The Sucklord reveals details of his latest collaborative project with Brooklyn based illustrator Wizard Skull, the ‘Sexy Ronald’ custom bootleg! Based on the legendary weirdo’s infamous lampooning of a certain fast-food chain’s mascot, the guys have gone all out with the release, mounting the as-yet-unrevealed figure on a wooden backer with ‘real’ McDonalds Cheeseburger wrappers, plusContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Sexy Ronald’ custom bootleg from Wizard Skull x The Sucklord…”
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MAN-E-NEWS// The Tru:Tek x Killer Bootlegs ‘Joba the Hurt: Star Flaws Edition’ H.U.S.T.L.E for the Toys Are Us group show…
Whilst our writer and editor Tru:Tek was too late to make the press for Killer Bootlegs‘ upcoming Toys Are Us group show, he did manage to get an impromptu entry sent off this week… Introducing Joba the Hurt: Star Flaws Edition! Taken from the recent H.U.S.T.L.E Artist Series: Wave 1, the Killer Bootlegs kit-bashed/ Tru:TekContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Tru:Tek x Killer Bootlegs ‘Joba the Hurt: Star Flaws Edition’ H.U.S.T.L.E for the Toys Are Us group show…”
MAN-E-NEWS// New ‘Axeface BC’ resin figure from Monstrehero…
It was no secret that Monstrehero‘s incredible Axeface BC neo-vintage figure was one of our favourite resins of last year (check out our extensive coverage here), so we were more than a little happy to find this morning that a follow-up is planned for release soon! Teased here in what appears to be a prettyContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// New ‘Axeface BC’ resin figure from Monstrehero…”
MAN-E-UPDATE// Dubose Art’s Driggs “The Hunter” custom bootleg for the Toys Are Us group show…
We’ve been closely following the progress of Dubose Art‘s first custom bootleg, Driggs “The Hunter”, since it’s inception a few weeks back, so it came with great pleasure this morning to find the first batch revealed in all their glory… Created for Killer Bootlegs‘ upcoming “Toy Are Us” group art show, the stunning figure has been kit-bashedContinue reading “MAN-E-UPDATE// Dubose Art’s Driggs “The Hunter” custom bootleg for the Toys Are Us group show…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Mark Ultra’s ‘Space Pope Vs. The Sphinxecutioner’ for the Toys Are Us group show…
After a brief hiatus, The Mark Ultra returns with his latest custom bootleg release, the awesome Space Pope Vs. The Sphinxecutioner! Kit-bashed from a vintage Voltron ‘Hagar the Witch’ figure and the iconic ‘Pyramid Sunshine’ M.U.S.C.L.E, the ingenius piece has been cast in 2 separate colourways; white and pink for the Pope, and a M.U.S.C.L.E styleContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Mark Ultra’s ‘Space Pope Vs. The Sphinxecutioner’ for the Toys Are Us group show…”
MAN-E-NEWS// ‘Killer DieBia$e’ customs from Goodleg Toys x Killer Bootlegs…
The guys over at Goodleg toys have teamed up with Killer Bootlegs‘ Peter Wheatstraw for the very first 3rd party custom run of WOTU (Wrestlers of the Universe) figures, as they proudly introduce Killer DieBia$e… Kit-bashed and recast by Goodleg from vintage MOTU and WWF action figures, the set of 3 Dead DieBia$es were handed overContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// ‘Killer DieBia$e’ customs from Goodleg Toys x Killer Bootlegs…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Creature from the Black Squadron’ ToyCon exclusive from Killer Bootlegs…
Previewed here a few weeks back, Peter Wheatstraw over at Killer Bootlegs proudly presents his exclusive offering for next month’s ToyCon UK… the ‘C-Thru’ Creature from the Black Squadron! Kit-bashed from a vintage CFTBL and Red Squadron Star Wars figure, the piece has then been recast in Monster Kolor dyed clear resin, coming complete withContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Creature from the Black Squadron’ ToyCon exclusive from Killer Bootlegs…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The new B.U.F.F ‘Hot Pink Tag Team’ from Halfaway x Muscle Things…
It’s been a while since M.U.S.C.L.E customiser Halfaway last graced the B.U.F.F series, so it came with great pleasure today to find not 1, but 2 all new figures released! Coming in the line’s second ‘Tag Team’ 2 pack, the new additions consist of a regrettably unidentifiable (but still stunning!) kit-bash alongside a new ‘Claw’Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The new B.U.F.F ‘Hot Pink Tag Team’ from Halfaway x Muscle Things…”
MAN-E-NEWS// WAR ON PREHIS’ Claw Drone from Goodleg Toys…
After months of sleepless nights of tooling, moulding, and improving, the guys over at Goodleg Toys are finally gearing up for the release of their debut WAR ON PREHIS release, the mighty Claw Drones! Kit-bashed and intensely re-sculpted from a tight selection of vintage 5.5″ action figures, the neo-vintage piece has been meticulously cast inContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// WAR ON PREHIS’ Claw Drone from Goodleg Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The ToyCon exclusive B.A.S.T.A.R.D’s from Triclops Studios…
The Triclops boys are proud to announce that their latest batch of B.A.S.T.A.R.D custom bootleg mini figures will be primed and ready to drop exclusively at ToyCon next month! Consisting of a whopping 12 different designs kit-bashed and resculpted from a diverse collection of 80’s and 90’s mini figures, the guys have stated that theseContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The ToyCon exclusive B.A.S.T.A.R.D’s from Triclops Studios…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Healeymade online store opening this Friday…
Bowing down to the constant requests from his army of fans, the now full-time resin artist David Healey aka Healeymade is finally gearing up for the launch of his very own online store this week! Due to go live at some point this Friday, March 22nd (exact details are still forthcoming), it appears Healeymade willContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Healeymade online store opening this Friday…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Hippo Titan Soldier from Galaxxor x ManOrMonster? Studios…
Previously featured as a work-in-progress sculpt a few weeks back, it appears that Ben Spencer‘s Hippo Titan Soldier will be making an appearance at next month’s C2E2 courtesy of ManOrMonster? Studios! Judging by the recently reveal first test pull, the incredible figure has been retooled by MoM’s Brandon to be fully compatible with both WarlordsContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Hippo Titan Soldier from Galaxxor x ManOrMonster? Studios…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Puripuriman custom keshi from Imperfecz Toys…
Ok guys, we’re extremely late on this one (2 months to be precise!), but the latest custom keshi from Imperfecz Toys was quite simply too good to ignore… Based on one of the few obscure Kinnikuman/Ultimate Muscle cartoon characters that failed to ever see an official kinkeshi release (We’re guessing this is largely due toContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Puripuriman custom keshi from Imperfecz Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Dubose Art’s Driggs “The Hunter” custom bootleg for the Toys Are Us group show…
Taking a shockingly good stab at his first ever custom bootleg action figure, Jonathan of Dubose Art proudly reveals Driggs “The Hunter”… Created for Killer Bootlegs‘ upcoming “Toy Are Us” group art show at the Rockford Art Deli, the stunning figure has been kit-bashed from a variety of early 90’s ToyBiz X Men figures and anContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Dubose Art’s Driggs “The Hunter” custom bootleg for the Toys Are Us group show…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Nuclearman custom bootleg mini figure from Bigmantoys…
Originally previewed here a couple of weeks back, our good friend Lee over at Bigmantoys has just put the finishing touches to his latest custom bootleg release, the rather aptly titled Nuclearman… Influenced by late 90s FPS characters (a certain Duke instantly springs to mind!) and the Kinnikuman tradition of parodying various other movies and comics,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Nuclearman custom bootleg mini figure from Bigmantoys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Infection” Galaxxor from Galaxxor x The Godbeast x Onell Design…
With C2E2 just around the corner, Marty “Godbeast” Hansen reveals the first of many exclusive collaborations he’s been feverishly working away on for the event, as he proudly presents the “Infection” Galaxxor… Featuring the same incredible Glyos-style head sculpt from Onell Design‘s Matt Doughty that featured in last year’s exclusive, the stunning 5.5″ neo-vintage actionContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Infection” Galaxxor from Galaxxor x The Godbeast x Onell Design…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Exciting World of Jalldoon” resin series from Rampageo Industries…
DoonKick‘s Jesse Chagnon has taken the leap into the world of resin art multiples as he proudly presents his debut line under the newly formed Rampageo Industries, The Exciting World of Jalldoon! Featuring a absolutely incredible selection of neo-vintage style designer action figures and companion minis based on the fictional planet’s native ‘Slime’ species, we’veContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Exciting World of Jalldoon” resin series from Rampageo Industries…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Mutant Dungeon Bastard custom keshi bootleg from Nama Niku…
Previewed here at the beginning of last month, Tyler over at Nama Niku is pleased to reveal that the awesome Mutant Dungeon Bastard custom keshi is finally heading into production! With casting duties handed over to the more than capable hands of Eric Nilla, the first batch have already been cast up (sadly, sans decapitatedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Mutant Dungeon Bastard custom keshi bootleg from Nama Niku…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Phalanx’s DOC Dead DieBia$e from Goodleg Toys…
With the mighty Phalanx group project making it’s debut at C2E2 next month, the first figure reveal comes from our friends over at Goodleg Toys, as they proudly present DOC DeadBia$e… As with previous WOTU releases, the figure has once again been kit-bashed from various vintage MOTU and WWF figures, this time around coming castContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Phalanx’s DOC Dead DieBia$e from Goodleg Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Fist Hombre’ bootleg action figure from Tone Tank…
Sorry guys, a little late on this one but here goes… Illustrator-cum-toy designer Tone Tank is proud to present his second toy release, and first full-resin figure, the mighty Fist Hombre! Complete with “real knucklehead action”, the 5.5″ tall custom bootleg has been kit-bashed from various vintage action figures, coming re-cast and hand painted byContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Fist Hombre’ bootleg action figure from Tone Tank…”
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