Posted as a work-in-progress here last month, Tyler over at Nama-Niku has just revealed the very first production shots of the highly anticipated ‘Top Rope’ Namakeshi… The first figure in the ongoing Nama Niku Wrestling Alliance series, the ingenius kit-bashed M.U.S.C.L.E figure features an originally sculpted wrestling ring torso, complete with hand stitched (yes, stitched!)Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The NNWA Top Rope Namakeshi from Nama-Niku…”
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MAN-E-XCLUSIVE// H.U.S.T.L.E Artist Series: Rampage Toys and Brutherford Industries first test shot…
Signing off in style before our week away, we bring to you the first production shot of Rampage Toy‘s ‘Battle Ready’ Ugly Cenicorn and Brutherford Industries‘ Hungry Hungry Hordak for the upcoming H.U.S.T.L.E Artist Series! Cast in an authentic M.U.S.C.L.E-tone rubber, the pair will be joined by another 13 designs for the gatcha capsule-style releaseContinue reading “MAN-E-XCLUSIVE// H.U.S.T.L.E Artist Series: Rampage Toys and Brutherford Industries first test shot…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Robot 13 Kickstarter resin 5 pack from Deadbear Studios…
After months of set backs and delays, we can finally reveal the full Robot 13 mini figure set from Deadbear Studios! Created for Blacklist Studios’ Robot 13 Kickstarter campaign (find out more here), the pack features 5 of the comic series’ most memorable characters including King!, El Conejo Furioso and of course Robot 13, each castContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Robot 13 Kickstarter resin 5 pack from Deadbear Studios…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘War on Prehis’ custom bootleg series from Goodleg Toys…
Following our look at the ‘Wrestlers of the Universe’ yesterday, Berlin based Goodleg Toys are proud to present yet another promising custom bootleg series… War on Prehis! A self indulgent fusion of cyborgs, zombies and pre-historic beasts (come on, what’s not to like out of that mix?!), the line is set to feature numerous neo-vintageContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘War on Prehis’ custom bootleg series from Goodleg Toys…”
MAN-E-XCLUSIVE// ‘HEXAPOD’ H.U.S.T.L.E and 7 Seals teasers from Menace Inc Studios…
Swiftly following our reveal of Taylored Curiosities ‘Seedling Warrior’ yesterday, we are very proud to share yet another work in progress figure for the upcoming H.U.S.T.L.E Artist Series… the mighty HEXAPOD from Jeff Beck over at Menace Inc Studios! Kit-bashed from various M.U.S.C.L.E figures, the six-armed beast is due for additional sculpting and customising beforeContinue reading “MAN-E-XCLUSIVE// ‘HEXAPOD’ H.U.S.T.L.E and 7 Seals teasers from Menace Inc Studios…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Wrestlers of the Universe’ custom bootlegs from Goodleg Toys…
Fellow toy blogger Luke Toywalker reveals details of his latest custom bootleg series, WOTU: Wrestlers of the Universe! A mash-up of 2 of the 80’s most iconic action figure lines, Mattel’s MOTU and Hasbro’s WWF Wrestlers, the set of 4 figures; The Razor Beast, Warhoard, Greg “The Spike” Supercrime, and Dead DieBia$e (pictured from left to right)Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Wrestlers of the Universe’ custom bootlegs from Goodleg Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Christmas Seedling resin micro figures from Taylored Curiosities (plus exclusive H.U.S.T.L.E update!)…
Penny over at Taylored Curiosities kindly shares details of her first festive themed release for 2012, the glittery Christmas Seedlings! Coming cast in both sparkly green and red resin with felt holly leave sprouts, the 1.2″ tall micro figures are accompanied by an originally illustrated Seedling sticker and mini pack of Christmas Tree seeds. All signed,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Christmas Seedling resin micro figures from Taylored Curiosities (plus exclusive H.U.S.T.L.E update!)…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Strong Combatants from Bigmantoys…
“Brutal cosmic warriors from the REAL Hel of Norse mythology. They fight to honor the mystical powers of the stars in the name of Odin… The magic mists of Asgard give them their shimmering form – by fist and by spike they fight all who deny them glory in battle or lust of the flesh.” GoodContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Strong Combatants from Bigmantoys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The RhymeSquare “BEARALL” resin figure from Jon Paul Kaiser…
A little late on these guys due to our internet problems, but here goes… Jon Paul Kaiser is proud to present his first resin figure for new music/art venture RhymeSquare with the release of “BEARALL”. Originally debuting at the Designer Toy Awards last month in exclusive gold and pink colourways, BEARALL sees general release inContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The RhymeSquare “BEARALL” resin figure from Jon Paul Kaiser…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “GNAW” Misfit custom from Plaseebo…
Bob Conge aka Plaseebo kindly shares details of the second figure to feature in the on-going Misfits custom series, the jaw-dropping “GNAW” robot… Standing at a lofty 9″ tall, the hand cast resin piece features yet another all-new head sculpt (originally previewed here) sat on top of the standard Misfits body chamber. Once again filledContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “GNAW” Misfit custom from Plaseebo…”
MAN-E-XCLUSIVE// The Peter Kato “H.U.S.T.L.E Artist Series” exclusive Man-Nie resin figure…
Just missing our H.U.S.T.L.E Artist Series update yesterday (check it out here), Peter Kato has sent over a teaser of his contribution… an exclusive limited run of Man-Nies! Unique by the fact that they will be the ONLY figures both sculpt and cast by the artist (the other 14 will be handled by Tru:Tek),Continue reading “MAN-E-XCLUSIVE// The Peter Kato “H.U.S.T.L.E Artist Series” exclusive Man-Nie resin figure…”
MAN-E-XCLUSIVE// H.U.S.T.L.E Artist Series 1 update…
Following the first announcement a couple of weeks back (check it out here), we’re pleased to reveal that our H.U.S.T.L.E Artist Series has been moving along at lightening pace, and whilst we have a whole lot of details that unfortunately have to remain secret at the moment, we’re more than happy to share the latestContinue reading “MAN-E-XCLUSIVE// H.U.S.T.L.E Artist Series 1 update…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Nicolas Caesar X Imperfecz Spider pre-order…
Hot off the heals of the recent M.I.S.T.E.R.S Lobokeshi release, Luke over at Imperfecz Toys announces yet another awesome collaborative release, the Imperfecz x Nicolas Ceasar “Spider” minifigure! Based on one of the central characters in Ceasar’s (almost!) daily “Mosquito and Spider” online comic series, the beautifully sculpted Spider has been cast in resin byContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Nicolas Caesar X Imperfecz Spider pre-order…”
MAN-E-NEWS// New Rivet Wars protos from Ted Terranova…
After months of agonising waiting, it would appear that the next batch of Rivet Wars figures are nearly ready to go as Ted Terranova reveals 3 new sculpts! Joining the MonoWheel we posted a while back, Ted has been concentrating on the vehicular side of the series with the introduction of the “Walker” and anContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// New Rivet Wars protos from Ted Terranova…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Krawluss preorder from Mutant Vinyl Hardcore…
We’ve been waiting with baited breath since seeing the first digital sculpts a while back, so it came with great pleasure yesterday to find Mutant Vinyl Hardcore‘s stunning Krawluss finally up for preorder! Co-designed with Skinner (each taking one half) and realised by Shinbone Creative, the impressive 8″ tall figure is due to come castContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Krawluss preorder from Mutant Vinyl Hardcore…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Blue Sky Edition Death Gnome resin from Menace Inc Studios…
As if preparations for the upcoming 7 Seals resin series weren’t enough (find out more here), Jeff Beck over at Menace Inc Studios has been hard at work on the latest batch of Death Gnomes as well! Cast in a stunning “Blue Sky” clear resin, the impressive 5.5″ tall figures have been limited to justContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Blue Sky Edition Death Gnome resin from Menace Inc Studios…”
MAN-E-NEWS// New resin figures from YEY Works…
Joining their highly popular HLR figure (pictured bottom right), Chile based toy artists YEY Works kindly share with us details of their latest resin figures, the aptly named CAT-TUS, MILKO and POLSQUID! Once again taking a beautifully minimal approach to their design, the 3 figures have been cast in a mixture of solid tints- justContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// New resin figures from YEY Works…”
MAN-E-NEWS// 7 Seals teasers from Menace Inc Studios…
Following the full release details we posted here last week, Jeff Beck over at Menace Inc Studios has sent over a couple of rather interesting teasers regarding the forthcoming 7 Seals blind box resin project… As mentioned before, the series is set to feature 3 “Golden Seals” that will be randomly packed into the 56Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// 7 Seals teasers from Menace Inc Studios…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The NitroBalls from Muscle Things…
Squeezing yet another new toy line into an already hectic casting schedule, Alec over at Muscle Things is proud to announce the arrival of the NitroBalls! Paying homage to the 80’s classic Madballs, and their recent revival as ‘capsule’ water squirters by Giraprendi (pictured right), the 1.5″ balls are due to come in a variety ofContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The NitroBalls from Muscle Things…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The H.U.S.T.L.E Artist Series revealed…
After a tremendous response to our “Recruitment Drive” last month, we are proud to reveal details of the very first H.U.S.T.L.E Artist Series! Featuring a varied mix of both new and established artists, we’ve been lucky enough to secure talent from as far afield as kaiju, resin, vinyl, plush (!), plus pieces from some ofContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The H.U.S.T.L.E Artist Series revealed…”
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