As we prepare for the launch of our exclusive Super Rare M.U.S.C.L.E Can colourway, we bring you the first shots of its latest incarnation, Version 2! Created by Nama-Niku and Muscle Things, the newly revised design features a whole host of new non-poster figures (from our count, there appears to be 8 crammed in thisContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Super Rare M.U.S.C.L.E Can V.2 from Nama-Niku x Muscle Things…”
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MAN-E-UPDATE// ‘Ed Skworm vs. Min-E-Face “Noir” production shot…
As we loom ever closer to the release of our first M.U.S.C.L.E custom bootleg 2 pack, ‘Ed Skworm vs. Min-E-Face, we’ve decided to share with you the first production shot (with sprues still attached!) of the super-rare “Noir” edition that we will be offering up to our readers a week before the figures’ official release.Continue reading “MAN-E-UPDATE// ‘Ed Skworm vs. Min-E-Face “Noir” production shot…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The visible skeleton Stormtrooper LEGO bootleg from 2bitHACK…
Sitting alongside the recently revealed “Smiley Copper” action figure (check it out here), 2bitHACK has been hard at work on yet another project, the as yet untitled “visible skeleton LEGO Stormtrooper” bootleg! Revealing an initial kit-bash test pull last week featuring a de-armed, mini-legged LEGO Stormtrooper with the strap-line “Test pull… The nontest pulls will beContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The visible skeleton Stormtrooper LEGO bootleg from 2bitHACK…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Meatgrinder vs. Half Baked Ham Namakeshi custom bootlegs…
[photos/info- University of M.U.S.C.L.E] As mentioned earlier in the week, we still weren’t sure as to whether Meatgrinder’s sparring buddy, Half Baked Ham, would be making it into our first batch of Nama-Niku x Eric Nilla Namakeshi exclusives… well today we can reveal that our meaty friend has made the cut! To be released alongsideContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Meatgrinder vs. Half Baked Ham Namakeshi custom bootlegs…”
MAN-E-FEATURE// The custom keshi of Adam Pratt…
[click image to enlarge] Our recent journey into the world of custom keshi/M.U.S.C.L.E wouldn’t be complete without a look into the work of one of favourite artists, Adam Pratt. Although not as active in the community these days (aside from coming on board with our upcoming ‘Ed Skworm vs. Min-E-Face project!), Adam’s extensive body ofContinue reading “MAN-E-FEATURE// The custom keshi of Adam Pratt…”
MAN-E-UPDATE// The Eric Nilla x Nama-Niku MAN-E-TOYS exclusives- first test pulls…
As mentioned in our recent exposé of their awesome work, the mighty Eric Nilla and Tyler from Nama-Niku have agreed to work on a number of exclusives for our store… so it comes with great pleasure today to reveal to you the very first test pulls! Due to feature Eric’s SD Splatterhouse Rick, alongside Tyler’s ChibiContinue reading “MAN-E-UPDATE// The Eric Nilla x Nama-Niku MAN-E-TOYS exclusives- first test pulls…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Thanos BOOTLEG from Lamour Supreme…
Lamour Supreme has revealed the latest editions of the highly sought after BOOTLEG kaiju, this time inspired by Marvel’s Mad Titan, Thanos! Produced by Adfunture and hand sprayed by Lamour in Thanos’ signature gold, blue and purple colour scheme, the figure is set to drop in Sweeden at some point this week… no exact newsContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Thanos BOOTLEG from Lamour Supreme…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Second wave B.A.S.T.A.R.D’s from Triclops Studio now up for grabs…
Debuting at the Kapow Comic Con last weekend, the new wave of B.A.S.T.A.R.D’s from Triclops Studio were an instant success, and whilst most were snapped up, the guys have revealed that a select few are still available to purchase. Featuring the newly created PeeNut Hunter alongside resurrected characters PeeNut, Musclito (sold out), Tommy Tanker, and of course,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Second wave B.A.S.T.A.R.D’s from Triclops Studio now up for grabs…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Jumbo-Kaggra custom keshi from Big Man Toys…
Continuing our look into the world of keshi/M.U.S.C.L.E in the build up to ‘Ed Skworm and Min-E-Face‘s release next month, we bring you Jumbo-Kaggra, a stunning keshi from UK based Big Man Toys. Based on the real-life wrestler of the same name, the custom figure comes complete with the infamous spiked mask worn by bothContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Jumbo-Kaggra custom keshi from Big Man Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Smiley Copper” bootleg Banksy figure from 2bitHACK…
Revealed over at Spanky Stokes this weekend comes the latest creation from 2bitHACK, the “Smiley Copper” Banksy bootleg! Taking the infamous street artist’s iconic “Smiley Copper” piece, 2bitHACK has kit-bashed an action figure with a ‘Watchmen’ smiley face and helmet to create a near perfect rendition in toy form! Due to be making its wayContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Smiley Copper” bootleg Banksy figure from 2bitHACK…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Sharkgut Wayne Gracey” Cosmic Creep from Killer Bootlegs…
Revealed in our Killer Bootlegs feature a couple of weeks back (here), the latest figure in Peter Goral’s Cosmic Creeps line, the awesome Sharkgut Wayne Gracey, has finally touched down in the store! Kit-bashed from a vintage Ree Yees, Bossk, Nien Nunb, and Whiplash from He-man, the figure was given the name Sharkgut by his 4 1/2Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Sharkgut Wayne Gracey” Cosmic Creep from Killer Bootlegs…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The H.A.C.K “Otherworld Aliens” custom keshi from Amerikaiju…
Continuing our look at the M.U.S.C.L.E/keshi scene in the lead up to the release of ‘Ed Skworm vs. Min-E-Face, we bring you the latest project from Amerikaiju, the H.A.C.K (Handmade American Custom Keshi) “Otherworld Aliens” 3 pack! Standing at just 2-2.5″, the stunning kaiju inspired monsters have been cast in an authentic keshi-style urethane rubber.Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The H.A.C.K “Otherworld Aliens” custom keshi from Amerikaiju…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The AshuraShine custom M.U.S.C.L.E from Brownnoize Productions…
As we continue to delve into the vast world of M.U.S.C.L.E and Kinnikuman in preparation for next month’s ‘Ed Skworm vs. Min-E-Face release (find out more here), we’ve decided to bring to you another awesome custom piece that’s been doing the rounds recently… the AshuraShine from Brownnoize Productions. Taking 2 of the most well knownContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The AshuraShine custom M.U.S.C.L.E from Brownnoize Productions…”
MAN-E-NEWS// “Toy Lords of Chinatown” figures on the new Super Sucklord store…
Following the massive success of the “Toy Lords of Chinatown” episode 3 screening last Saturday, the Sucklord has finally put the featured figures up on the newly opened Super Sucklord store. Including the classic style Sucktrooper bootleg that we featured last week, the latest version of the SUCKLORD 600 is also available in an editionContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// “Toy Lords of Chinatown” figures on the new Super Sucklord store…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Axeface resin figures from Monstrehero…
The infamous Monstrehero is back once more with the release of Axeface later this month! Inspired by the iconic MOTU action figures, the beautifully hand sculpt and cast resins, as with previous Monstrehero toys, will be dropping in a number of different one-off colourways- including the recently announced “Noir” (pictured above) and the unpainted 80’sContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Axeface resin figures from Monstrehero…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Scrap Sanadayu custom bootlegs from Luke Harris…
[Photos/info from the University of M.U.S.C.L.E] Continuing our look into the world of custom M.U.S.C.L.E/Keshi in the lead up to next month’s ‘Ed Skworm and Min-E-Face release (find out more here), we bring you the awesome custom Scrap Sanadayu bootlegs from Luke Haris of Imperfecz Toys! Originally created for a short lived manga that airedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Scrap Sanadayu custom bootlegs from Luke Harris…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Batros custom built MOTU action figure from Barborossa…
On searching the Triclops blog for more information on their upcoming B.A.S.T.A.R.D’s release (find out more here), we stumbled upon Batros from Barborossa Art Customs… easily one of the most convincing custom built MOTU figures we’ve ever laid eyes upon! Part of Barborossa’s “The Big Bang” project, this extensive line of figures take inspiration fromContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Batros custom built MOTU action figure from Barborossa…”
MAN-E-NEWS// (UPDATED) Triclops’ B.A.S.T.A.R.D’s wave 2 at Kapow!..
With test-pulls of both PeeNut and B.A.S.T.A.R.D.S virgin PeeNut Hunter revealed last week (find out more here), Triclops have gone all out in creating a whole army of the little critters ready for this weekend’s Kapow! Comic Con (Islington Design Centre, LDN). Featuring the previously mentioned PeeNut and PeeNut Hunter, Triclops have also ressurected Tommy Tanker, MusclitoContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// (UPDATED) Triclops’ B.A.S.T.A.R.D’s wave 2 at Kapow!..”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Witch Covent from Healeymade x Lamour Supreme…
Anyone following David Healey‘s Instagram feed recently would have noticed a certain reoccurring Disney baddie, well today we can reveal to you that the evil witch is part of Healeymade‘s latest collaboration with Lamour Supreme, the Witch Coven! Limited to just 35 beautifully hand cast figures, the bootlegs come in a wide variety of clear,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Witch Covent from Healeymade x Lamour Supreme…”
MAN-E-FEATURE// Nama-Niku and Eric Nilla’s custom M.U.S.C.L.E figures…
Since embarking on the ‘Ed Skworm vs. Min-E-Face project a few months back (find out more here), we’ve slowly started to realise how big and diverse the custom M.U.S.C.L.E/Kinnikuman community is, with sites such as the University of M.U.S.C.L.E, Little Rubber Guys and Nama-Niku covering a huge selection of highly talented sculptors, producers and paintersContinue reading “MAN-E-FEATURE// Nama-Niku and Eric Nilla’s custom M.U.S.C.L.E figures…”
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