“Sparrow is a dreamer, free thinker, artist and lover of food! In the early morning he can be seen riding his skateboard through the streets. In the afternoon he can be found munching on a breakfast burrito and then taken a siesta in the park. And when the sun goes down and the stars come out heContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Blurble’s Sparrow resin test pull revealed…”
Category Archives: casting/molding
MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Darth’ NitroBall from Muscle Things revealed…
With the swathe of GPK customs and B.U.F.F releases recently, we were beginning to wonder if Muscle Things‘ promising NitroBall project would remain on the drawing board… Well fear not! As not only do we have confirmation that the series is still in development, but MT’s Alec has also revealed a second figure- the awesomeContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Darth’ NitroBall from Muscle Things revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Disarticulators at Toy Mafia, plus the reveal of our Madball of Death!
Toy Mafia (\ˈtȯi mä-fē-ə\) Noun. An organized international body of designer toy collectors, originally founded in NYC. Toy Mafia events take place monthly and are often associated with exclusive releases and excessive partying. We’re sure a number of you have been wondering why our posts have been a little irregular over the past couple ofContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Disarticulators at Toy Mafia, plus the reveal of our Madball of Death!”
MAN-E-NEWS// The one-off ‘Radioactive’ 8-Ball resin for the Radioactive Rumbler Kickstarter campaign…
With Radioactive Uppercut‘s debut vinyl figure hitting Kickstarter in just under 2 weeks time, creator John Santagada reveals what has got to be one of the campaign’s hottest reward incentives yet… the mighty ‘Radioactive’ 8-Ball! As with the previously revealed customs (check them out here), this piece is unlike the standard sofubi release offered in theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The one-off ‘Radioactive’ 8-Ball resin for the Radioactive Rumbler Kickstarter campaign…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Splurrt x MVH ‘Feral Boy’ revealed…
Gearing up for what could quite possibly be THE crossover toy of the year, Rich over at Mutant Vinyl Hardcore has just revealed his take on Splurrt‘s recently released Apex Diggler… presenting the Feral Boy! Featuring an all-new head sculpt from MVH, the Diggler hide wearing wacko is said to be entering full vinyl productionContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Splurrt x MVH ‘Feral Boy’ revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Venice B.A.S.T.A.R.D Beach Twin Pack from Triclops x The Tarantulas x Ralph Niese…
Following the WIP sculpt we unofficially leaked a couple of weeks back (check it out here, we’re not posting it again!), the guys over at Triclops have finally revealed how the incredible figure will be released… as they proudly present the ‘Venice B.A.S.T.A.R.D Beach’ Twin Pack! Sculpted by the supremely talented Ralph Niese based onContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Venice B.A.S.T.A.R.D Beach Twin Pack from Triclops x The Tarantulas x Ralph Niese…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Snack Attack: Sgt Angus rubber mini figure from 1ShotToys…
A slight sidestep from his critically acclaimed custom Glyos heads, Eric over at 1ShotToys has been busy readying his first ever mini figure series… Snack Attack! A homage to Mattel’s classic 80’s line ‘Food Fighters’, the hilarious designs are to focus around a more militant theme, featuring fast food lieutenants, majors, commanders and more inContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Snack Attack: Sgt Angus rubber mini figure from 1ShotToys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The JP4000 custom bootleg from 2bitHACK…
It’s been a while since we’ve seen a new figure release from 2bitHACK, so it came with great pleasure this morning to find that his latest piece will be ready for public consumption in just a few days time! Entitled ‘JP4000’, the ingenius custom bootleg has been kit-bashed from a vintage Kenner Jurassic Park VelociraptorContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The JP4000 custom bootleg from 2bitHACK…”
MAN-E-NEWS// God Hates Astronauts ‘Gnarled Winslow’ bootleg action figure from Ryan Browne…
Ryan Browne, creator of the uncontrollable comic book and Kickstarter sensation, God Hates Astronauts, is proud to present the series’ first ever action figure toy… Gnarled Winslow! Designed/kit-bashed by Battle Babies creator Brad Rader and produced by none other than Brandon over at ManOrMonster? Studios, the 12cm tall gorilla armed bringer of justice features 3 pointsContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// God Hates Astronauts ‘Gnarled Winslow’ bootleg action figure from Ryan Browne…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Devastator resin figure from Ultimate Skull and Cobra…
Wasting no time since the release of Roid Randy at Toy Mafia just last week, the guys over at Ultimate Skull and Cobra are proud to reveal their most ambitious project yet… the aptly titled Devastator! Standing at a jaw-dropping 9″ of hand cast resin, the beast, sculpted by Tim Stephson, comes with 8 fullyContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Devastator resin figure from Ultimate Skull and Cobra…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Muscles of the Universe: Fisto from Eric Nilla x Wolf Voigt…
As if news on the mighty Meatgrinder wasn’t enough today, master caster Eric Nilla comes with yet another must have mini figure release… the Muscles of the Universe’s Fisto! The fourth figure to feature in the M.U.S.C.L.E x MOTU mash-up series conceived by Wolf Voigt, Fisto has got to be the best yet- not onlyContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Muscles of the Universe: Fisto from Eric Nilla x Wolf Voigt…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Hippo Titan Soldier paint test WIP from Ben Spencer x ManOrMonster? Studios…
He’s been a while in the making, but the Ben Spencer x ManOrMonster? Studios ‘Hippo Titan Soldier’ is finally gearing up for release! Originally due to go on sale at C2E2 last weekend, the massive workload of both Ben and MoM? for the event meant that the project unfortunately got a little held up- althoughContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Hippo Titan Soldier paint test WIP from Ben Spencer x ManOrMonster? Studios…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Broken Pigeon’s ‘Death Vader’ custom bootleg for DeKorner…
DeKorner continue their series of collaborations with up and coming bootleg artist Broken Pigeon as they reveal their latest exclusive release, the grim lord ‘Death Vader’! Standing at around 3″ tall, the kit-bashed figure has been hand cast by BP in a gorgeous yellow/black marbled resin. Limited to 20 pieces, 5 of which come withContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Broken Pigeon’s ‘Death Vader’ custom bootleg for DeKorner…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Death Dealer’ resin keychains from Menace Inc Studios…
After a brief hiatus from the art toy scene, Jeff Beck of Menace Inc Studios is back with his latest slab of resin genius… presenting the Death Dealer! Featuring a super-creepy skull design sculpted directly on to a shotgun cartridge, the figure has then been hand cast by Jeff in a multitude of different resinContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Death Dealer’ resin keychains from Menace Inc Studios…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Rotten Rex kaiju wip from James Groman…
Illustrator, pro toy sculptor and creator of the much loved Brain Bug Boogieman, James Groman, has just revealed that the long awaited Rotten Rex kaiju will finally be seeing the light of day! Originally sculpted way back in 2011, it would appear that the humungous beast is now entering the wax prototyping phase courtesy ofContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Rotten Rex kaiju wip from James Groman…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Mutant Bastard designer action figure from Dr Death…
We’ve been following the progress of up and coming illustrator Dr Death‘s debut art toy since our first post a month or so back, so it came with great pleasure today to find the incredible designer action figure is nearing the final stages of production! An absolutely mind blowing debut, the breathtakingly detailed 5.5″ ‘Mutant Bastard’Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Mutant Bastard designer action figure from Dr Death…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Suki and Belemey Flatfoot resin test pulls from UME Toys…
After a couple of minor setbacks with production last week (leading to a complete re-sculpting), Richard Page over at UME Toys proudly reveals the first test pull of Suki the Shrunken Head… joined by another unexpected addition, the new and improved Belemey ‘Flatfoot’! Due to be making an appearance at the Cardiff Tattoo & ToyContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Suki and Belemey Flatfoot resin test pulls from UME Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Exciting World of Jalldoon’ resin mini figures from Rampageo Industries…
Following our little introduction to the ‘Exciting World of Jalldoon‘ last month, creator Jesse Chagnon of Rampageo Industries/Doom Kick has very kindly sent over a preview set of the first batch of figures the ‘Slimes’, so without further ado, we take another look at the highly promising line… Consisting of 5 beautifully cast resin minis,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Exciting World of Jalldoon’ resin mini figures from Rampageo Industries…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Eyebot custom bootleg from Dubose Art & Design…
Upping his resin game once again, Jonathan Dubose of Dubose Art & Design is proud to present his latest custom bootleg, the EyeBot… Kit-bashed from a variety of found objects, vintage Droids parts and an action figure helmet, the ingenius little creation stands at just 3.75″ tall. Cast in resin and then coloured in aContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Eyebot custom bootleg from Dubose Art & Design…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Unbox Industries announce future collaborations with The Disarticulators…
Yet another HUGE project we’ve been finding extremely difficult to keep to ourselves over the past few months, we can finally reveal today that Unbox Industries will be will be teaming up with The Disarticulators to produce a brand new range of vinyl figures in a variety of shapes and sizes! To get the ball rolling Unbox willContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Unbox Industries announce future collaborations with The Disarticulators…”
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