Marking a brief side-step from his regular 3.75″ work, Healeymade has just revealed his latest 5.5″ resin figure, the jaw-dropping Fra Diavolo! Rather aptly translating from French as “Brother Devil” – the nickname given to notorious Neapolitan guerrilla leader Michele Pezza – the stunning MOTU-scaled piece has been meticulously kit-bashed and re-sculpted from various vintage action figures,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Fra Diavolo resin figure from Healeymade…”
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MAN-E-NEWS// Awesome Toy’s unpainted GID FAKE BARON sofubi at Toy Underground…
Dropping just in time for Christmas, Awesome Toy‘s FAKE BARON figure has finally seen its first official unpainted run through the Toy Underground store! Heavily inspired by a collection of Pachi (bootleg) Red Baron menko cards from the 70′s, the stunning vintage-styled figure stands at just shy of 9.5″ tall, coming cast in a glorious glow-in-the-dark soft vinyl for thisContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Awesome Toy’s unpainted GID FAKE BARON sofubi at Toy Underground…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Star Case’s Gull Meyer Governor S-3 sofubi 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 the third edition of Darth knock-off, Gull Meyer Governor! Once again produced in a matt black soft vinyl, the crudely sculpted Dark Lord of the Convoy has been treated to aContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Star Case’s Gull Meyer Governor S-3 sofubi revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Mini-Niku Ring Series from Sean Gallagher…
Featuring alongside the previously posted Mutant Mickeys at ConArtistNYC‘s Action Figures: Objectified group show over the weekend, we thought we’d shine a little light on the latest release from ToyAsObject‘s Sean Gallagher, the Mini-Niku Ring Series! Featuring the same 2 kit-bashed and re-sculpted Kinkeshi mini figures from the previous Mini-Niku release, the pair have been cast inContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Mini-Niku Ring Series from Sean Gallagher…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Mutant Mickey” resin figure from Wizard Skull…
Brooklyn-based illustrator Wizard Skull is proud to present his latest resin figure, Mutant Mickey! Inspired by the artist’s reoccurring character of the same name, the towering 6.5″ figure was kit-bashed from a pair of vintage Disney Marx figures, recast in resin by our very own Tru:Tek and then hand painted by WS in an authentic pallet ofContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Mutant Mickey” resin figure from Wizard Skull…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Beast” Back Alley Brawler resin action figure from ManOrMonster? Studios…
It’s been a while since we last featured one of ManOrMonster? Studios‘ One-Off Wednesday releases, largely due to them selling out before we can get a post up, but this week’s was simply just too good to ignore… the awesome “Beast” Back Alley Brawler! An ingenious homage to Street Fighter’s green skinned mutant Blanka –Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Beast” Back Alley Brawler resin action figure from ManOrMonster? Studios…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Run the Jewels x TMNT” bootleg action figure from Trap Toys…
The guys behind low brow art blog Streets of Beige have just announced the launch of their new bootleg rap toy imprint, Trap Toys! Unofficially kicking things off with their Bernard Rollins collaboration “Action Figure Bronson” at Plastik Schmack back in September, the figure unfortunately received a cease and desist soon after show, leaving the awesome pictured RunContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Run the Jewels x TMNT” bootleg action figure from Trap Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Barbalien Warrior and Magus 2 Pack from Galaxxor x Extra-Truckestrial…
Two of the resin action figure scene’s heavyweights – Ben Spencer of Galaxxor and Extra-Truckestrial Customs – have joined forces for their first collaborative release, the Barbalien Warrior and Magus 2 Pack! Created in the same vein as Galaxxor’s previous Cyborg Space Barbarians and Grape-Apes, the 5.5″ Barbalien features the body from a vintage MOTU buckContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Barbalien Warrior and Magus 2 Pack from Galaxxor x Extra-Truckestrial…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The DCon exclusive “Trou Noir” resin figure from Healeymade…
Healeymade has just unveiled that his latest figure, Trou Noir, will be debuting at Designer Con 2014 this weekend. With a name that rather aptly translates as “Black Hole”, the 6″ figure has actually been booted from a French “Black Hole” Kinnikuman knock-off, coming cast in a gorgeous metallic glitter purple resin that mimics theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The DCon exclusive “Trou Noir” resin figure from Healeymade…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The DCon exclusive “Early Bird” ADAT point5 from Bill McMullen…
The guys over at DKE Toys are proud to present the final exclusive they’ll have up for grabs at Designer Con 2014 this weekend, the ADAT point5 from Bill McMullen! A one-half size replica of the artist’s original ADAT vinyl toy released over 10 years ago, this hand cast and painted resin figure stands almost 6Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The DCon exclusive “Early Bird” ADAT point5 from Bill McMullen…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The DCon exclusive River City Ransom resin action figure from Scraped Resin…
Robert Rodriguez over at Scraped Resin is proud to present his latest release, paying tribute to cult NES brawler River City Ransom’s Alex in action figure form! In-scale with all of your favourite 90’s action figure lines, the 4″ tall, hand cast and painted resin features 3 points of magnetic articulation, coming housed in the standardContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The DCon exclusive River City Ransom resin action figure from Scraped Resin…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Battlegini custom keshi from Vasilis Lolos x Eric Nilla…
Hot off the heals of yesterday’s Cheestroyer keshi reveal, Eric Nilla proudly presents yet another new mini figure he’ll be debuting at Designer Con 2014, the Battlegini from Vasilis Lolos! Kit-bashed and re-sculpted by the artist from various vintage Kinnikuman, Battle Beast and Exogini figures, the ingenious creation stands at around 2″ tall, coming castContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Battlegini custom keshi from Vasilis Lolos x Eric Nilla…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Black Bart with Gold Chain custom action figure from Bootleg Bart x Manny X…
Teaming up with famed knock-off catalogers Bootleg Bart, Manny X over at Patrullax is proud to present his latest custom action figure, Black Bart with Gold Chain! Booted directly from the original 1989 Playmates action figure, the 3″ tall piece pays homage to the classic rip-off designs of the 90’s, coming cast in a brown resin, handContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Black Bart with Gold Chain custom action figure from Bootleg Bart x Manny X…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Novelty Haus exclusive “ZRK” resin action figures from GreenPlasticTunnels…
“With a terrifying timbre, the wild cry of ZRK carries through the wooded maze of branched beasts. The eyeless army of ancient timber has witnessed ageless wonders. Now on the Eve of Hallowed Celebration, out of the thick underbrush wanders the wicked ZRK… ZRK, scourge of ageless horrors of landscaping. ZRK cannot be pruned, heContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Novelty Haus exclusive “ZRK” resin action figures from GreenPlasticTunnels…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Blacula” resin action figure from Falcon Toys…
“Blacula is one strange dude who is literally dressed to kill. On a nightly quest for human blood and the love of a woman, Blacula wreaks unholy havoc on the mean streets of LA…” Mike Woods over at Flacon Toys returns with his latest custom bootleg release, taking on William Crane’s infamous blaxploitation flick, Blacula! Kit-bashed from a varietyContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Blacula” resin action figure from Falcon Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The DCon exclusive Cantina Banda figures from 2bitHACK x DKE Toys…
Following Healeymade’s awesome Bounty Wrestlers reveal earlier in the week, the guys over at DKE Toys are proud to reveal another exclusive custom bootleg release they’ll be bringing along to Designer Con 2014 next month, the Cantina Banda from 2bitHACK! The latest entry in the artist’s infamous Mi Empire Loca series, the 3.75″ kit-bashes bothContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The DCon exclusive Cantina Banda figures from 2bitHACK x DKE Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// New releases from Daniel Yu…
Singapore-based artist Daniel Yu is proud to reveal that a whole slew of figures have just touched down in his online store! Featuring a number of pieces that originally featured as part of Daniel’s extensive STGCC line-up last month, these have been joined by a number of seasonal, Halloween inspired pieces too. Here’s a quickContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// New releases from Daniel Yu…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Clutter Magazine Issue 22 feat. Tru:Tek’s Bootleg Keshi Guide out now…
Clutter Magazine are proud to reveal that the latest issue (#22) of their free print publication is now up for grabs! Featuring an extensive article on the ReAction Figure brand alongside interviews with – amongst others – DeathCat Toys, Miscreation Toys and Bob Conge/Plaseebo, these have been joined by the second article for the mag from our ownContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Clutter Magazine Issue 22 feat. Tru:Tek’s Bootleg Keshi Guide out now…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The DCon exclusive Bounty Wrestlers from Healeymade x DKE Toys…
DKE Toys are set to reveal a whole slew of exclusives for next month’s Designer Con 2014 over the next couple of weeks, the first to feature on Man-E-Toys coming in the form of these awesome Bounty Wrestlers from Healeymade! Originally a set of one-off custom creations created back in 2009, these ingenious 3.75″ mash-ups of bothContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The DCon exclusive Bounty Wrestlers from Healeymade x DKE Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Mr Teenage bootleg action figure from Kalaka Toys x Mishka…
Originally teased way back in May, Kalaka Toys‘ Mr Teenage is finally set for an exclusive release at Mishka‘s Brooklyn-based location next week! Drawing inspiration from TV and toys right across the 80s and 90s, including TMNT, MOTU and of course, the A-Team, the creepy cycloptic creation has been kit-bashed and re-sculpted from a number ofContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Mr Teenage bootleg action figure from Kalaka Toys x Mishka…”
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