1Shot Toys have teamed up with tattoo come toy artist Evil Dave for a special custom run of Battle Hare figures! Bootlegged from the original Battle Beast mini figure and then super-sized to a whopping 6″ with the help of fellow artist Ken Goff, the 1Shot Toys produced resins have been treated to a number of one-offContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Evil Dave x 1Shot Toys “Battle Hare” micro-run…”
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MAN-E-NEWS// The “Bushfire” edition Django Uncloned resin action figure from Good For You Toys…
Originally debuting in an SDCC exclusive “Holo Blue” last month, Good For You Toys‘ Django Uncloned has just received its first painted release, the “Bushfire” edition! Mashing up both (you guessed it!) Tarantino’s D’jango and Star Wars, the bounty hunting space cowboy has been kit-bashed from a number of vintage 3.75″ figures, coming cast in an opaqueContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Bushfire” edition Django Uncloned resin action figure from Good For You Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Galaxy Commanders” sofubi from SKULLMARK x Lulubell Toys…
Originally teased at SDCC last month, “Galaxy Commanders”, the debut line from Hong Kong-based soft vinyl toy producers SKULLMARK has just been revealed in full! Featuring a total of 9 different heads and 2 alternative bodies, the stunning 9″ tall figures have been directly inspired by obscure 1977 action figure line “Starroid Raiders” from Tomland, eachContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Galaxy Commanders” sofubi from SKULLMARK x Lulubell Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Daniel Yu’s “Footmen” resin mini figures revealed…
With STGCC ’14 in just a couple of weeks time, super-sculptor Daniel Yu has started to reveal the line-up of new figures he’ll be unveiling at his booth- starting with the awesome Footmen minis! Riding on the recent TMNT resurgence, Daniel’s latest custom Playmobil figure takes direct inspiration from the 1989 cartoon’s Foot Soldier minions –Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Daniel Yu’s “Footmen” resin mini figures revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “My Pet Madball” resin figure from Motorbot…
Originally teased here as a near finished sculpt a couple of weeks back, Motorbot‘s “My Pet Madball” resin has just been released in the Meathead store! Based on an illustration the artist created a couple of years back, the cycloptic beastie has been inspired by classic 80’s plush “My Pet Monster”, perfectly realised in 3D asContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “My Pet Madball” resin figure from Motorbot…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Space Convoy” Lobo R-2 Phase 3 from Star Case…
The guys over at Star Case are proud to reveal that their Lobo R-2 figure has just touched down in the new “Phase 3” colorway! The latest figure in the ongoing Star Wars parody series “Space Convoy” to receive a garage-kit style blank release, the R2-D2 inspired mini has been cast in an unpainted whiteContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Space Convoy” Lobo R-2 Phase 3 from Star Case…”
MAN-E-XCLUSIVE// The Ooze-It inspired “Monster on Your Finger” ring and the coming of Gory Hole…
Today we can exclusively reveal an all-new project from the twisted alter ego of our editor Tru:Tek, Deadman… horror ‘zine, apparel and toy brand, GORY HOLE! Set to debut at NYCC ’14 with a limited sample run of issue “Zero”, alongside prints, t-shirts and other assorted merc, the first product to get a full officialContinue reading “MAN-E-XCLUSIVE// The Ooze-It inspired “Monster on Your Finger” ring and the coming of Gory Hole…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Sucklord’s “Produce of the Universe” food toy mash-ups…
Celebrating the opening of the SUCKHOLE 3 studio over in New York, The Super Sucklord has decided to offer up something a little special for all those unable to attend the new space’s first open-studio event this weekend… the “Produce of the Universe” food toy mash-ups! Originally planned for release at the last SUCKHOLE, these (non-edible!) one-off,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Sucklord’s “Produce of the Universe” food toy mash-ups…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Awesome Toys’ Super Robot FAKE BARON “2nd Edition” revealed…
Recently spotted in August’s issue of Hyper Hobby, Awesome Toy‘s FAKE BARON is set to receive it’s second official colourway later this month! Standing at around 9″ tall and coming with 5 points of articulation, the officially licensed Red Baron pachi (bootleg) has been produced in the same bright red sofubi as before, this timeContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Awesome Toys’ Super Robot FAKE BARON “2nd Edition” revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Custom L.U.C.H.A resin mini figures from Topheroy x MannyX…
Fresh from his first L.U.C.H.A release just a couple of weeks back (check them out here), artist MannyX has just revealed that he’s teamed up with fellow customiser Topheroy for a special run of painted one-offs! Featuring all 4 of the original M.U.S.C.L.E custom bootlegs alongside a whole host of other kit-bashed and re-sculpted minis, the figuresContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Custom L.U.C.H.A resin mini figures from Topheroy x MannyX…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The MiniNikku resin one-offs from ToyAsObject…
The guys over at ToyAsObject are proud to announce their latest custom bootleg release, the MiniNikku resin mini figures! Kit-bashed and re-sculpted by Object’s Sean Gallagher from a number of different classic M.U.S.C.L.E figures, the pair have been cast by none other than Kris Dufler in a multitude of matching one-off resin tints. Due toContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The MiniNikku resin one-offs from ToyAsObject…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Warrior” and “Mystical” Glorg resin action figures from Scarecrowoven…
Having made a super-limited appearance at HeroesCon back in June, Scarecrowoven‘s Yügla the Glorg resin action figure finally returns for it’s first full release! Available in 2 different body types this time around, “Warrior” and “Mystical”, the 4.5″ tall figures have been kit-bashed and re-sculpted from a number of different vintage toys, both coming complete withContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Warrior” and “Mystical” Glorg resin action figures from Scarecrowoven…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The L.U.C.H.A custom bootleg mini figures from MannyX…
Artist MannyX has just revealed that he’ll be returning to the bootleg mini figure ring with his latest resin series, L.U.C.H.A! Kit-bashed and re-sculpted from a number of M.U.S.C.L.E figures as well an assortment of other classic vintage toys, the motley crew of 4 wrestlers have been rescast by the artist in a keshi-gomu styleContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The L.U.C.H.A custom bootleg mini figures from MannyX…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Motorbot’s “My Pet Madball” sculpt revealed…
Motorbot is the latest artist to get in on Madballs’ recent resurgence amongst the indie toy community, proudly presenting his latest creation, the the My Pet Madball! Based on an illustration the artist created a couple of years back, the cycloptic beastie has been inspired by the classic 80’s plush “My Pet Monster”, perfectly realised inContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Motorbot’s “My Pet Madball” sculpt revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Scumbags and Superstars’ Mud Brain inspired bootleg Madball sculpt revealed…
Following our look at the “Melting Man” proto early last month, the guys over at Scumbags & Superstars have just revealed the second figure in their upcoming bootleg Madballs series! Inspired by the American football headed “Mud Brain” from infamous KO line Wacki Balls, the figure appears to be considerably bigger than the Melting Man, coming in atContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Scumbags and Superstars’ Mud Brain inspired bootleg Madball sculpt revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Ω (OHM) Series 1 resin action figure from GreenPlasticTunnels x Novelty Haus…
The guys over at toy emporium Novelty Haus are proud to unveil their latest collaboration with Baltimore’s GreenPlasticTunnels, the Ω (OHM) resin art figure! Kit-bashed and hand cast from various vintage plastic artifacts of American culture, the summery, multi-hued figure stand at around 3.5″ tall, with each individual appendage having been crafted with quarter inch round pegs for both fullContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Ω (OHM) Series 1 resin action figure from GreenPlasticTunnels x Novelty Haus…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Skinner x Healeymade’s CHORKO online sales announced…
“CHORKO! The most powerful wizard on eternia! Untamed by Skeletor and Too oily for even HE-Man to take hold of.. He lays his pimp talk backwards mind whammy on every living thing on Eternia.. Frankly things just haven’t been the same since the king and the royal folk of the palace woke up with theirContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Skinner x Healeymade’s CHORKO online sales announced…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Axe of Gold: Wave 2 resin figures from Bigmantoys…
Originally dropping earlier in the month as part of a trans-Atlantic release with Rampageo Industries, Bigmantoys‘ Axe of Gold series returns this week with the restock of both Battle Beak and Thieves alongside the debut of all-new character, Gilius Thunderhead! Dropping in the Bigmantoys store this Friday, August 1st at 11pm London, we bring youContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Axe of Gold: Wave 2 resin figures from Bigmantoys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The HammerTongue resin figure from Credenda Studios…
“Once the ruthless kingpin of the underground black market who bathed in the tears of the dead and all those who defied him. With 13 wives and piles of jewels that would make Donald Trump tremble, life was good for HammerTongue. That was until he was betrayed by his apprentice and cast into exile. butContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The HammerTongue resin figure from Credenda Studios…”
MAN-E-NEWS// AWESOME TOY’s Fake Spectreman: Wave 2 from Medicom Toy…
Hot off the heels of their first wave of Fake Spectreman sofubi back in May (here), the guys over at AWESOME TOY are proud to announce that another 2 pachi renditions of the super-cyborg are now up for grabs courtesy of Medicom Toy! Officially licensed by P-Productions, the 9.5″ tall soft vinyl figures feature the sameContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// AWESOME TOY’s Fake Spectreman: Wave 2 from Medicom Toy…”
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