Once again spotted over at the Muscle Things forum comes the first ever M.U.S.C.L.E custom from 4thWall Design, the FreakyTiki! Featuring a beautifully clean cartoon sculpting style, the awesome figure is due to be produced in an authentic flesh-tone rubber once a few mould issues have been ironed out. No news as to when orContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The FreakyTiki M.U.S.C.L.E custom from 4thWall Design…”
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MAN-E-NEWS// Lucha Shark ”El Tiburon” test pull from Ben Spencer…
After months of agonising waiting, Galaxxor creator Ben Spencer has finally revealed test shots of ‘El Tiburon’, the first figure to feature in the highly anticipated Luch Sharks line! A collaboration between Ben and production partner Marty ‘The Godbeast’ Hansen, El Tiburon should hopefully be seeing his first painted run early next year… From theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Lucha Shark ”El Tiburon” test pull from Ben Spencer…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Split Kit GPK Cheap Toy custom from NolanJP…
Muscle Things forum member NolanJP is proud to present his latest custom sculpt, the Split Kit GPK Cheap Toy! Taken from one of our favourite Garbage Pail Kid trading cards (pictured bottom left), the half punk/half police officer has been meticulously sculpted in the original Cheap Toy style, making a perfect addition to the limitedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Split Kit GPK Cheap Toy custom from NolanJP…”
MAN-E-NEWS// HTF Spiral Zone Keshi customs from Eric Nilla…
As a huge fan of the super-rare Spiral Zone keshi line, casting master Eric Nilla jumped at the chance when a fellow LRG member asked him to repo possibly the best figure from Series 2… the awesome tank and micro set! Pictured here in a neon purple and orange (2 colours NOT available in theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// HTF Spiral Zone Keshi customs from Eric Nilla…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The NNWA Top Rope Namakeshi from Nama-Niku…
Posted as a work-in-progress here last month, Tyler over at Nama-Niku has just revealed the very first production shots of the highly anticipated ‘Top Rope’ Namakeshi… The first figure in the ongoing Nama Niku Wrestling Alliance series, the ingenius kit-bashed M.U.S.C.L.E figure features an originally sculpted wrestling ring torso, complete with hand stitched (yes, stitched!)Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The NNWA Top Rope Namakeshi from Nama-Niku…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The post-holiday art toy catch-up!
After an awesome 7 days away on the unique isle of Cuba (first week off this year, woot!), we’re back with all the latest news in the ‘alternative’ art toy scene, including exclusive H.U.S.T.L.E updates, reveals of our latest projects under the new ‘Disarticulators’ umbrella (a collaborative effort between our very own Tru:Tek, Zectron andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The post-holiday art toy catch-up!”
MAN-E-XCLUSIVE// H.U.S.T.L.E Artist Series: Rampage Toys and Brutherford Industries first test shot…
Signing off in style before our week away, we bring to you the first production shot of Rampage Toy‘s ‘Battle Ready’ Ugly Cenicorn and Brutherford Industries‘ Hungry Hungry Hordak for the upcoming H.U.S.T.L.E Artist Series! Cast in an authentic M.U.S.C.L.E-tone rubber, the pair will be joined by another 13 designs for the gatcha capsule-style releaseContinue reading “MAN-E-XCLUSIVE// H.U.S.T.L.E Artist Series: Rampage Toys and Brutherford Industries first test shot…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Doom Trooper’ Star Case Commander from Rampage Toys…
As a few of you may know, Star Case‘s line of bootleg Star Wars-style sofubis hold a very special place in our heart here at Man-E-Toys, so when choosing an artist to paint up our latest blank Destro Commander we knew there could only be one… our good friend Jon over at Rampage Toys! GivenContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Doom Trooper’ Star Case Commander from Rampage Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘War on Prehis’ custom bootleg series from Goodleg Toys…
Following our look at the ‘Wrestlers of the Universe’ yesterday, Berlin based Goodleg Toys are proud to present yet another promising custom bootleg series… War on Prehis! A self indulgent fusion of cyborgs, zombies and pre-historic beasts (come on, what’s not to like out of that mix?!), the line is set to feature numerous neo-vintageContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘War on Prehis’ custom bootleg series from Goodleg Toys…”
MAN-E-XCLUSIVE// ‘HEXAPOD’ H.U.S.T.L.E and 7 Seals teasers from Menace Inc Studios…
Swiftly following our reveal of Taylored Curiosities ‘Seedling Warrior’ yesterday, we are very proud to share yet another work in progress figure for the upcoming H.U.S.T.L.E Artist Series… the mighty HEXAPOD from Jeff Beck over at Menace Inc Studios! Kit-bashed from various M.U.S.C.L.E figures, the six-armed beast is due for additional sculpting and customising beforeContinue reading “MAN-E-XCLUSIVE// ‘HEXAPOD’ H.U.S.T.L.E and 7 Seals teasers from Menace Inc Studios…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Wrestlers of the Universe’ custom bootlegs from Goodleg Toys…
Fellow toy blogger Luke Toywalker reveals details of his latest custom bootleg series, WOTU: Wrestlers of the Universe! A mash-up of 2 of the 80’s most iconic action figure lines, Mattel’s MOTU and Hasbro’s WWF Wrestlers, the set of 4 figures; The Razor Beast, Warhoard, Greg “The Spike” Supercrime, and Dead DieBia$e (pictured from left to right)Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Wrestlers of the Universe’ custom bootlegs from Goodleg Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Christmas Seedling resin micro figures from Taylored Curiosities (plus exclusive H.U.S.T.L.E update!)…
Penny over at Taylored Curiosities kindly shares details of her first festive themed release for 2012, the glittery Christmas Seedlings! Coming cast in both sparkly green and red resin with felt holly leave sprouts, the 1.2″ tall micro figures are accompanied by an originally illustrated Seedling sticker and mini pack of Christmas Tree seeds. All signed,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Christmas Seedling resin micro figures from Taylored Curiosities (plus exclusive H.U.S.T.L.E update!)…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Triclops Studio’s HUG B.A.S.T.A.R.D for the 4th Annual HUG Show…
Following teasers posted earlier in the month, the guys over at Triclops Studio are proud to present their entry for the 4th Annual HUG Show at TAG, the HUG B.A.S.T.A.R.D! Kit-bashed from one of our favourite B.A.S.T.A.R.D’s to date, the hideous Eye$cream, the 3″ custom resin figure has been finished in HUG’s signature minimal blackContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Triclops Studio’s HUG B.A.S.T.A.R.D for the 4th Annual HUG Show…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Strong Combatants from Bigmantoys…
“Brutal cosmic warriors from the REAL Hel of Norse mythology. They fight to honor the mystical powers of the stars in the name of Odin… The magic mists of Asgard give them their shimmering form – by fist and by spike they fight all who deny them glory in battle or lust of the flesh.” GoodContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Strong Combatants from Bigmantoys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Bog-Nar: Angry Ass Earth Warrior Edition from Skinner x ManOrMonster?…
Following the jaw-dropping custom Frenzy Barbarians we posted last month, the mighty Skinner has teamed up with ManOrMonster? Studios for the release of yet another must-have slab of MOTU inspired genius with the release of Bog-Nar: Angry Ass Earth Warrior Edition! Utilising the soon-to-be-revealed Bog-Nar DIY platform, the hand cast, multi articulated figure features Skinner’sContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Bog-Nar: Angry Ass Earth Warrior Edition from Skinner x ManOrMonster?…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Killer Bootlegs Artist Series: “Blackbook” Edition Art-Too…
Originally released to huge fan fare last month (find out more here), the awesome Art-Too figure from Killer Bootlegs and UK graffiti artist Hoakser has returned… this time sporting it’s very own Artist Series! Created to coincide with Black Friday this week, KB’s Peter Wheatstraw Goral enlisted the talents of some of the low-brow artContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Killer Bootlegs Artist Series: “Blackbook” Edition Art-Too…”
MAN-E-XCLUSIVE// H.U.S.T.L.E Artist Series 1 update…
Following the first announcement a couple of weeks back (check it out here), we’re pleased to reveal that our H.U.S.T.L.E Artist Series has been moving along at lightening pace, and whilst we have a whole lot of details that unfortunately have to remain secret at the moment, we’re more than happy to share the latestContinue reading “MAN-E-XCLUSIVE// H.U.S.T.L.E Artist Series 1 update…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The NNWA “Top Rope” wrestling ring Namakeshi from Nama-Niku…
Ahead of a full reveal of Nama-Niku‘s H.U.S.T.L.E ‘Artist Series’ entry later this week, we bring you the latest figure in his ever growing line of Namakeshis… the NNWA “Top Rope” wrestling ring! As with all of Nama-Niku’s custom output recently, the level of creativity and professionalism here is truly outstanding, once again leaving usContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The NNWA “Top Rope” wrestling ring Namakeshi from Nama-Niku…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Mi Empire Loca Ese bootleg resin figures from 2BitHack…
Originally debuting at Designer Con at the beginning of the month, 2BitHack‘s Mi Empire Loca Ese resin figures are now available to purchase online! Consisting of 3 bootleg vintage Star Wars kit-bashes; Vato Trooper, Prisoner #c3po and Homie Chewie, each hispanic themed figure comes hand cast and painted by 2BitHack, packaged with an exclusive blisterContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Mi Empire Loca Ese bootleg resin figures from 2BitHack…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Sucklord convention exclusives now online…
After some minor set backs, The Sucklord is proud to announce that all leftover figure exclusives from both NYCC and Designer Con are now finally available to purchase online! Now unfortunately whilst all of the various booth exclusives are now long since sold out, an extremely limited supply of the Designer Toy Awards’ Sucklord HostContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Sucklord convention exclusives now online…”
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