Paul Bass over at Monster Island is proud to reveal his latest custom bootleg release, the awesome Mad Wrestlers! Heavily inspired by the Weirdballs mini figure off-shoots, these ingenious little guys feature recast and reduced Madball heads that have been kit-bashed with a number of different M.U.S.C.L.E bodies. Whilst the pictured GID resin set wasContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Mad Wrestlers” custom mini figures from Monster Island…”
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MAN-E-NEWS// New figures in the Healeymade store today…
David Healey aka Healeymade has just revealed that he’ll be releasing 2 new resin runs in his store later on today (4/29)! First off, we have the latest edition of the artist’s latest 5.5″ figure, the jaw-dropping Fra Diavolo. Rather aptly translating from French as “Brother Devil” – the nickname given to notorious Neapolitan guerrilla leader Michele PezzaContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// New figures in the Healeymade store today…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Nama Niku x Eric Nilla’s “Chibi Pachi-Bot: The Deadly Rays of Death” keshi revealed…
Nama Niku has joined forces with Eric Nilla once more for his latest round of bootleg keshi, proudly presenting the awesome Chibi Pachi-Bots: The Deadly Rays of Death! Meticulously kit-bashed by Nama from a variety of different vintage keshi mini figures, the quartet – Alpha Minus, Omega Trois, Koroshiya Zelph and Kolob Infinito – all standContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Nama Niku x Eric Nilla’s “Chibi Pachi-Bot: The Deadly Rays of Death” keshi revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The ToyCon UK exclusive “Kikaida Baron” one-off sofubi from Awesome Toy…
With the Fake Spectreman prototypes, “Kyorochan” Diatryma and Nude Baron customs already tucked firmly under their belt, the guys behind Awesome Toy are proud to present the final ToyCon UK exclusive they’ll have up for grabs this weekend… the Kikaida Baron one-off! Inspired by classic vintage pachi (bootleg) Kaikaida sofubi, the 9″ tall FAKE BARON has beenContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The ToyCon UK exclusive “Kikaida Baron” one-off sofubi from Awesome Toy…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Kill People “8Bit13” bootleg resin figure from Jack’s Attic…
It’s been a while since we last heard anything from the highly talented Jack’s Attic, so it came with great pleasure this weekend to find that they’re finally gearing up for their latest release, the awesome “8Bit13” bootleg resin figure! A variant of Jack’s previously release “Kill People” peg figure, the awesome mini Jason hasContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Kill People “8Bit13” bootleg resin figure from Jack’s Attic…”
MAN-E-NEWS// “The What?” resin figure from Renewed Kreations x MOCJoes…
Joe over at Renewed Kreations is proud to reveal details of his latest custom resin action figure, “The What?”! A crazy mash-up of various vintage toys – including, of course, a rendition of Disney’s Donald Duck – the 3.75″ scale piece has been hand cast in resin and treated to a 90’s-centric paint app inspiredContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// “The What?” resin figure from Renewed Kreations x MOCJoes…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The IG-BABA (Large) resin figure from Healeymade…
Originally making an appearance in 3.75″ scale and since going on to see a release in mini form, Healeymade‘s signature IG-BABA figure is now available in a breathtaking 1/6th scale! Kit-bashed from an undisclosed wrestling figure and a modified version of Star Wars assassin droid IG-88, the beautifully clean piece has been cast in 2 separate parts,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The IG-BABA (Large) resin figure from Healeymade…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Run the Jewels x TMNT” Krang bootleg action figure from Trap Toys…
Originally teased way back in November of last year, the much anticipated “Run the Jewels x TMNT” resin figure from new bootleg rap imprint Trap Toys will finally be up for grabs later on today (3/23)! A loving homage to El-P and Killer Mike’s new hip hop outfit RTJ, the hulking, 5″ tall figure has been kit-bashed and re-sculptedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Run the Jewels x TMNT” Krang bootleg action figure from Trap Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “KinTiki” H.U.S.T.L.E mini figure from UME Toys…
Teased here a few weeks back, we can now reveal that UME Toys’ long lost “KinTiki” H.U.S.T.L.E mini figure will finally be receiving it’s first release next week! Originally created alongside fellow H.U.S.T.L.E design Martin Hairybottom for ToyCon ’13, the custom bootleg M.U.S.C.L.E – kit-bashed and re-sculpted by UME’s Richard Page based on his classic TikiContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “KinTiki” H.U.S.T.L.E mini figure from UME Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Mortician” Muscle/Mask mini figure from Healeymade…
Teased here just yesterday, we can now reveal that Healeymade’s latest entry into the world of Muscle/Mask – christened the “Mortician” – will be touching down in his store later this week! Painstakingly kit-bashed using the Kinkotsuman M.U.S.C.L.E figure alongside an undisclosed M.A.S.K design, the 2” piece has been produced in a metallic purple resinContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Mortician” Muscle/Mask mini figure from Healeymade…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The FAKE BARON sofubi mini set from Awesome Toy…
Teased as finished clay protos just last week, Awesome Toy’s FAKE BARON sofubi minis have finally been revealed in-full and are now up for grabs exclusively through Toy Underground! Featuring a total of 4 different designs inspired by a collection of pachi (bootleg) Red Baron menko cards (from left to right); a finger puppet, SDContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The FAKE BARON sofubi mini set from Awesome Toy…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The new Muscle/Mask mini figure from Healeymade spotted…
Recently spotted nestled in the middle of group shot above, Healeymade has revealed that an all-new Muscle/Mask mini figure is set to drop soon! Painstakingly kit-bashed using the Kinkotsuman M.U.S.C.L.E figure alongside an undisclosed M.A.S.K design, the 2” piece has been produced here in an authentic keshi-gomu style flesh toned resin. Whilst we’re still unsureContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The new Muscle/Mask mini figure from Healeymade spotted…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Scumbags and Superstars’ “Bart Spray” figure prototype revealed…
Riding on the success of their awesome bootleg “Bart Spray” enamel pin (pictured below), the guys over at apparel brand Scumbags and Superstars have revealed that they’ll be following up the release with a fully-fledged resin toy rendition! Originally sculpted by an undisclosed artist, the figure has been realised in the same scale as theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Scumbags and Superstars’ “Bart Spray” figure prototype revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Awesome Toy’s FAKE BARON sofubi mini, SD mini and pendant revealed…
As if the FAKE BARON finger puppet revealed earlier in the week wasn’t enough, the guys over at the Hong Kong-based Awesome Toy have announced that not one, not two, but three more miniature takes on the classic pachi (bootleg) Red Baron will be up for grabs soon too! Featuring a standard 2-part mini, anContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Awesome Toy’s FAKE BARON sofubi mini, SD mini and pendant revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Awesome Toy’s FAKE BARON sofubi finger puppet revealed…
Having had unbridled success with their full-size FAKE BARON sofubi over the past year, the guys over at Awesome Toy have revealed that the pachi (bootleg) Red Baron will be seeing a return in finger puppet form! Standing at around 3” (TBC) and featuring the classic sofubi mini “arms up” pose, the figure – picturedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Awesome Toy’s FAKE BARON sofubi finger puppet revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “T H A W” Hathi Baba and marbled GID Bounty Wrestlers from Healeymade…
Healeymade has been hard at work in his Manhattan-based studio preparing 2 new releases that’ll be touching down in his online store later today (3/6)! First up, we have the “T H A W” Hathi Baba. Produced in a beautiful water-like, pre-glossed clear blue resin, the 3.75” scaled piece will be up for grabs atContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “T H A W” Hathi Baba and marbled GID Bounty Wrestlers from Healeymade…”
MAN-E-NEWS// New “Space Convoy” sculpts from Star Case revealed…
Japanese Star Wars fan site and retailer Star Case have just revealed that their hilarious bootleg sofubi line “Space Convoy” is set to return with two all new characters soon! With just the head sculpts unveiled so far – one of which has been shamelessly based on the Tusken Raiders – we can only assume that they’llContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// New “Space Convoy” sculpts from Star Case revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Los Guerreros Transformados” rubber 5.5” figures from Bigmantoys…
Our good friend Lee Burbridge over at Bigmantoys has just revealed that he’ll have an all-new series of figures up for grabs this weekend, “Los Guerreros Transformados”- The Transforming Warriors! A loving homage to the mysterious Mexican MOTU knock offs that came packed with random color limb/weapon assortments, the line fuses elements from the artist’sContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Los Guerreros Transformados” rubber 5.5” figures from Bigmantoys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Hateball’s “Therefore, Ghost” and “Unmuscle” mini figures…
Justin over at Hateball has revealed that he’ll have a whole slew of new products touching down online this week, including not one, but two new mini figure releases! First up, we have the debut of the “Therefore, Ghost”. A collaboration with our very own Tru:Tek, the “treasure box homage toy” has been booted fromContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Hateball’s “Therefore, Ghost” and “Unmuscle” mini figures…”
MAN-E-NEWS// SKULLMARK’s Commander Nizard sofubi at Toy Underground…
Having kicked things off with the release of Commander Cytron last month, Galaxy Commanders – the debut line from Hong Kong-based sofubi toy producers SKULLMARK – has just received its second retail release through Toy Underground! Directly inspired by obscure 1977 action figure line “Starroid Raiders” from Hong Kong’s Tomland, the latest figure in the series comes in the formContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// SKULLMARK’s Commander Nizard sofubi at Toy Underground…”
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