Following the limited release debut at the Rampage Studios opening show last month, our very own Tru:Tek is proud to finally reveal that the standard ‘Flesh’ H.U.S.T.L.E Artist Series Wave 1 will be dropping THIS WEEK! Featuring 10 mini figure designs kit-bashed, customised and originally sculpted from a diverse selection of the art toy scene’sContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// H.U.S.T.L.E Artist Series: Wave 1 dropping this Friday (02/08)…”
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MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Bones and Daggers’ Alabastard custom resin bootleg…
New ‘KO’ inspired custom bootleg line ‘Bones and Daggers‘ is set to receive it’s first release this week, as we proudly reveal to you guys the awesome Alabastard… A tribute to Herr Bone from the infamous ‘Flex-A-Tron’ line, the figure has been kit-bashed from a Galaxy Warrior body and modified AWA Larry Zybysko head, comingContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Bones and Daggers’ Alabastard custom resin bootleg…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Galaxxor exclusive Treegar from Ben Spencer x Bigmantoys…
Our good friend and partner in crime, Lee of Bigmantoys, has been cooking up a few Treegar exclusives since the designer action figure’s release back in October, the first to emerge coming in the form of the Glaxxor ‘Lava Lamp’ edition (TBC)… Cast by Lee in a variety of clear marbled colours, the resin figuresContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Galaxxor exclusive Treegar from Ben Spencer x Bigmantoys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Hippo Titan Soldier WIP from Ben Spencer…
As if the numerous upcoming Galaxxor and Phallanx releases weren’t enough, the ever busy Ben Spencer has managed to squeeze in time for yet another all-new figure, the Hippo Titan Soldier! Information on the piece is still scarce, but judging from the early work-in-progress shots it appears to be created in a similar vein toContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Hippo Titan Soldier WIP from Ben Spencer…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Sucklord x Onell Design’s “Interplanetary Bromance” Galactic Jerkbags exclusive…
Originally teased a few weeks back, the Sucklord‘s unofficial fanclub, Galactic Jerkbags, are proud to fully reveal their latest exclusive release… the Interplanetary Bromance Glyos! A three-way collaboration between Suckadelic, Onell Design and GJ, the super limited series consists of a custom translucent Pheyden Glyos run with hand cast resin heads from the Super SucklordContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Sucklord x Onell Design’s “Interplanetary Bromance” Galactic Jerkbags exclusive…”
MAN-E-NEWS// ‘Blart and his son Abort’ custom Sewer Creeps from Skinner x Coma21…
Toys Are Sanity‘s Coma21 has teamed up with Skinner for the latest micro-run of Ian the Sewer Creep sofubis, with the Simpsons inspired Blart! The skate-punk inspired figure offers the perfect platform for a take on everyone’s favourite pre-teen delinquent, and with Skinner at the helm no expense has been spared- with each lucky purchaserContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// ‘Blart and his son Abort’ custom Sewer Creeps from Skinner x Coma21…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Rampage Studios online store now open for business!
Following the hugely successful Rampage Studios opening show on Friday, the first batch of leftover stock has hit the online store… coming in the form of our first batch of Disarticulator figures, plus the debut of H.U.S.T.L.E! Featuring extremely limited runs of Higekami, Tiny Terrors from the Deep, KESH-E-FACE, plus a slew of H.U.S.T.L.E capsulesContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Rampage Studios online store now open for business!”
MAN-E-NEWS// The S&M Vagina Mary resin from Happiness Bastard…
From the twisted dungeon of Happiness Bastard comes the latest run of grotesque Vagina Mary resins… the S&M Editions! A super creepy mash-up of an unassuming Virgin Mary statuette and sculpted vagina(!), the ever popular figure has been limited to just 20 hand cast pieces, available in either striking Hot Pink or Black colourways. AvailableContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The S&M Vagina Mary resin from Happiness Bastard…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Bloodshot’ custom bootleg from 5.5 Customs…
Dwaine Espinoza over at 5.5 Customs is proud to present his latest custom bootleg action figure, the amazing ‘Valentine’s Day’ exclusive Bloodshot! Kit-bashed from a variety of vintage MOTU action figures including Clawful and Mantenna that have been recast and painted in the striking red/black colourway you see above, coming bagged and headed with customContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Bloodshot’ custom bootleg from 5.5 Customs…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The B.U.F.F ‘Strawberry’ 5 Pack from Muscle Things…
Following our look at the trio of new B.U.F.F figures last week, Alec over at Muscle Things has wasted no time in prepping them for release, as he proudly reveals the latest B.U.F.F 5 Pack! Featuring the previously unveiled big head Suguru, Pandaman custom and Balloon Knot Head, the little guys are joined by anContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The B.U.F.F ‘Strawberry’ 5 Pack from Muscle Things…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Killer Kaiju Melts from Killer Bootlegs x Concocted Curriodities…
Originally previewed way back in November, Peter Goral of Killer Bootlegs is proud to present his latest collaboration with Concocted Curriodities, the Killer Kaiju Melt series! Created using KB’s recent ‘Killer Kaiju’ that was in-turn kitbashed from a variety of 3.75″ vintage action figures, the stunning customs have been given the ‘melt’ treatment courtesy ofContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Killer Kaiju Melts from Killer Bootlegs x Concocted Curriodities…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘OG Hutt’ resin mini figure from Small Angry Monster…
“I got 99 problems cause a Hutt ate one!” Our good friend Adam Pratt aka Small Angry Monster has managed to find time in his busy custom schedule for the release of his latest resin mini figure, the OG Hutt! Based on an illustration by Erica Bettencourt, the 1″ tall slimy worm is available blind-baggedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘OG Hutt’ resin mini figure from Small Angry Monster…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The WOTU “Ice Series” custom bootlegs from Goodleg Toys…
With the near instant sell-out success of the WOTU (Wrestlers of the Universe) test-casts under their belt, the guys over at Goodleg Toys have wasted no time in getting to work on the first official run… as they proudly present the Ice Series! Featuring one of the most popular colourways from the initial line-up, aContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The WOTU “Ice Series” custom bootlegs from Goodleg Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Rampage Studios opening: Full line-up revealed…
With the Rampage Studios debut show opens it’s doors this Friday (January 25th), the man behind the incredible project, Jon Malmstedt, kindly shares with us what exactly will be going down- including that all important roster of artists! Believe us when we say, ANYONE with even a passing interest in either mini figures or sofubiContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Rampage Studios opening: Full line-up revealed…”
MAN-E-PROFILE// The ‘Rampage Exclusive’ Masters of the Bootleg: KESH-E-FACE figure from The Disarticulators…
Continuing the rundown of Disarticulator figures we’ll be unveiling at this week’s Rampage Studios opening, we bring you the piece that has perhaps garnered us the most attention so far… the ‘Rampage Exclusive’ Masters of the Bootleg: KESH-E-FACE! The first Disarticulator release to crossover into the world of H.U.S.T.L.E, the oversized mini figure has been created asContinue reading “MAN-E-PROFILE// The ‘Rampage Exclusive’ Masters of the Bootleg: KESH-E-FACE figure from The Disarticulators…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The 2-Tone Skelitor M.U.S.C.L.E’s of the Universe from Eric Nilla…
Originally teased way back at the beginning of the month, Eric Nilla has just dropped his latest batch of MOTU (M.U.S.C.L.E’s of the Universe) figures, the special edition 2-Tone Skelitors… Originally created by Solar Color Dust’s Wolf Voigt, the M.U.S.C.L.E x MOTU mash-up has been recast using a special ‘spot’ technique that results in theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The 2-Tone Skelitor M.U.S.C.L.E’s of the Universe from Eric Nilla…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Bag O’ Freaks” mis-cast grab bags from Edge of Doom…
Continuing the custom bootleg theme we appear to have running through today’s posts, we bring you details of D.E.A.T.H creator Edge of Doom‘s latest release… the “Bag O’ Freaks” mis-cast resin grab bags! Featuring a staggering selection of randomly packed Star Wars-infused mini figure mutants, failures and even a few sneaky future teasers, each bagContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Bag O’ Freaks” mis-cast grab bags from Edge of Doom…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Jitsu resin Chopping Hand from Huggington’s Twisted Toys…
Following our look at Bombermat Toys earlier today, we bring you details of yet another intriguing custom bootlegger to emerge recently- Huggington’s Twisted Toys… Details on upcoming projects are pretty scarce at the moment, but it would appear that the guys will be focusing on modifying classic action figures with an eye to enhancing theirContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Jitsu resin Chopping Hand from Huggington’s Twisted Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Lard Vader and Kathulu ‘Shit Wars’ custom bootlegs from Bombermat Toys…
We’ve been meaning to feature up and coming custom bootleg artists Bombermat Toys for quite some time, so what better way to start than with the awesome figures currently available in their shop… the ‘Shit Wars’ Lard Vader and Kathulu Yuppie! Comprised of various 3.75″ action figure parts kit-bashed with original sculpting, our favourite outContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Lard Vader and Kathulu ‘Shit Wars’ custom bootlegs from Bombermat Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Biotron custom bootlegs from Bigmantoys…
In between working on several upcoming Disarticulator pieces, finishing off various Treegar exclusives, plus putting the final touches to the highly anticipated Clone-O-Forms, our good friend and partner in crime Lee over at Bigmantoys has managed to squeeze in a rather awesome looking custom bootleg release… the gashapon Biotrons! Booted from an obscure 3″ RobotmanContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Biotron custom bootlegs from Bigmantoys…”
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