With Designer Con just a few weeks away now, master sprayer DLux has begun revealing a whole swathe of exclusives for the event! Featuring what can only be considered a mountain of kaiju and sofubi from across the board, including Secret Base’s Tattoo Man, Ghost Cave’s Fright Series, Mysterio’s Anticristo and Metacrypt’s Shub Zeroth, ourContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Custom DCon exclusive Bootlegs from DLux…”
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MAN-E-NEWS// The Tenacious Toys NYCC exclusive online sale…
Providing one of the most comprehensive booth displays from the length and breadth of the art toy scene last week, Tenacious Toys are proud to reveal that their remaining NYCC exclusives will be heading online this Friday, October 18th at Noon EST! Featuring a huge selection of full production pieces, indie toys and even jewelry,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Tenacious Toys NYCC exclusive online sale…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The V.e.r.a 1 ‘self aware exploration rover’ from polyopticsLABs…
One of the best things about walking around the Block at NYCC was witnessing the huge selection of amazing figures from artists that we’d never been exposed to before, with one such example (easily the most impressive in our opinion!) coming from Triplikid colleague, polyopticsLABs… the breathtaking V.e.r.a 1 robot! Truly a wonder to behold, the beautifullyContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The V.e.r.a 1 ‘self aware exploration rover’ from polyopticsLABs…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Acme Bat CBCC exclusive from Menace Inc Studios x Acme Comics…
Jeff Beck over at Menace Inc Studios has teamed up with Acme Studios for the release of his latest resin figure, the Acme Bat! Created just in time for the upcoming Comic Book City Con (running October 26th-27th), the piece has been inspired directly by Acme’s very own Bat mascot, with digital sculpting duties handed toContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Acme Bat CBCC exclusive from Menace Inc Studios x Acme Comics…”
MAN-E-RECAP// Miscreation Toys’ Autopsy Zombie Staple Babies at the Lulubell Toys NYCC booth…
We’ll be recapping a number of our favourite pieces from last week’s NYCC over the next few days, with the first coming in the form of easily the grossest figures the con had to offer… Miscreation Toys‘ Autopsy Zombie Staple Babies! Making the inevitable transition from heavyweight resin to sofubi courtesy of Grody Shogun, theseContinue reading “MAN-E-RECAP// Miscreation Toys’ Autopsy Zombie Staple Babies at the Lulubell Toys NYCC booth…”
MAN-E-NEWS// NYCC photo dump: Days 2, 3 and 4… finally!!!
Failing on the rather ambitious plan of posting the rest of my NYCC photos directly from the con (a mix of internet problems, booth duties and 2 rather nasty hangovers certainly not helping!), I proudly present the rest of the incredible toys I managed to snap during my roamings around the Block and beyond. ExpectContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// NYCC photo dump: Days 2, 3 and 4… finally!!!”
MAN-E-NEWS// NYCC photo dump: Day1… (updated)
We’ll be bringing you guys a full written review of the various booths at NYCC early next week, but in the mean time, you’re just going to have to make do with these HUGE daily photo dumps… Enjoy!!! Monster Island Clutter Kaiju Monster Lulubell Toys/Velocitron Mishka/Scumbags and Superstars Critical Hit Critical Hit (Healeymade) Onell DesignContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// NYCC photo dump: Day1… (updated)”
MAN-E-NEWS// Shub Zeroth Release.2 [Betatype] for NYCC…
“What if The Moon is not The Moon? What if it isn’t where we think it is? The moon is close…but is it? Are we seeing it, or a reflection of it? A projection. What if our closest neighbor is an infiltrator from afar? Who could know what lurks there? What calls that horrid place home?”Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Shub Zeroth Release.2 [Betatype] for NYCC…”
MAN-E-BITESIZE// Toys Are Sanity at NYCC…
This year Toys Are Sanity is big at NYCC!!! First, we (TAS) are celebrating the Year Anniversary of the Sewer Creep. To celebrate, Monster Island (Booth 504) is releasing a limited “Underground” version of Mecha Creeps By MechaVirus. Limited to just 3, these guys will be available starting Friday. (Price TBC) Also!!! HelloPike and Coma21 Bring youContinue reading “MAN-E-BITESIZE// Toys Are Sanity at NYCC…”
MAN-E-BITESIZE// Skinner x Unbox Industries’ Lolgolth Gnazgoroth NYCC reveal…
Lolgolth Gnazgoroth the head that holds the horror.. The illuminated one, he who knows the truth of the parallel realm.. “Following the brilliant working relationship we (Unbox Industries) had with Skinner we wanted to keep the momentum and start work on a series of new projects. After some consultation, Skinner proposed a series of characters for aContinue reading “MAN-E-BITESIZE// Skinner x Unbox Industries’ Lolgolth Gnazgoroth NYCC reveal…”
MAN-E-BITESIZE// The Jelly League and Jellyzilla from Selina Briggs…
Selina Briggs of the Jelly Empire will be bringing along 2 new projects to NYCC this week, the Jelly League and Jellyzilla! Specific information on the Jelly League is pretty thin on the ground at the moment, but from what we can gather, this will feature a total of 7 Jellybot customs inspired by numerousContinue reading “MAN-E-BITESIZE// The Jelly League and Jellyzilla from Selina Briggs…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Man-E-Toys and The Disarticulators at NYCC…
First off, we’d like to give a massive apology for the lack of posts over the last week or so. On top of preparing a ton of exclusives for the Clutter, Monster Island and Tenacious Toys booths, we’ve also been getting ready to head to the con ourselves! Anyone coming along will be able toContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Man-E-Toys and The Disarticulators at NYCC…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The return of Peter Kato…
After almost a year away from the art toy scene, our good friend Peter Kato is back with a slew of new releases just in time for NYCC! With a number of exclusives ready for both the Toy Tokyo and Onell Design booths, plus some early online-only pieces, we’re very proud to give you guysContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The return of Peter Kato…”
MAN-E-NEWS// New Greasebat Gummi Playset colourways revealed…
Judging by the recent postings from Unbox Industries, we’re set to receive new colourways of Jeff Lamm’s Greasebat Gummi Playset! Whilst we’re guessing the top “Samhain” orange will be reserved for a special Halloween release, we’re more interested to see what happens to the other hand sprayed versions revealed. The Hot Pink with Silver accentsContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// New Greasebat Gummi Playset colourways revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The PVC NYCC exclusive Mystical Warriors of the Ring…
Mark Vasquez of Fantastic Plastic Toys has just revealed that the ever-growing Mystical Warriors of the Ring mini series will finally be making it’s debut in injection moulded PVC at NYCC later this week! Originally seeing a number of resin releases courtesy of Marty ‘Godbeast’ Hansen, the first set of 3 figures have been produced atContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The PVC NYCC exclusive Mystical Warriors of the Ring…”
MAN-E-NEWS// NYCC exclusive Cadaver Kids and Digglers from Rampage Toys…
Jon Malmstedt of Rampage Toys has just revealed that he will have a number of one-off custom Cadaver Kids and Digglers at NYCC later this week! Tackling Splurrt‘s soft vinyl platforms in a way only he knows how, the sofubi minis have been treated to a mix of neon VColor sprays, metallic hand painted detailingContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// NYCC exclusive Cadaver Kids and Digglers from Rampage Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Clutter NYCC exclusive Phantom Starkiller from Killer Bootlegs…
Originally released making an appearance at SDCC to huge fanfare, Killer Bootlegs has confirmed that the Phantom Starkiller will be making a reappearance at NYCC this month… as an awesome looking Clutter Magazine exclusive! Joined by a full-colour double sided backer printed by Sidekick Labs with artwork from Luke Yates, the amazing piece comes with a certainContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Clutter NYCC exclusive Phantom Starkiller from Killer Bootlegs…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Mutant Vinyl Hardcore’s NYCC exclusive blank Sam Heinous…
Mutant Vinyl Hardcore‘s Rich Montanari Jr has just revealed that he will be bringing along a number of unpainted Sam Heinous figures to NYCC! Cast in a mix of vintage orange, hot pink and wax green soft vinyl, the figures wont be making an appearance at a booth this time around, with Rich selling themContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Mutant Vinyl Hardcore’s NYCC exclusive blank Sam Heinous…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Devilboy’s NYCC exclusive Splurrt Alavakas at the Lulubell Toys booth…
Devilboy‘s Alavaka is set to receive an NYCC exclusive release courtesy of Lulubell Toys, coming with the first painted run by the figure’s sculptor, Splurrt! Cast in what appears to be a white soft vinyl with a mix of metallic red, gold, purple and black sprays, the figures will be dropping at the Lulubell booth onContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Devilboy’s NYCC exclusive Splurrt Alavakas at the Lulubell Toys booth…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Monster Island NYCC exclusive Chimeron from acolorfulmonster…
acolorfulmonster has just revealed that his resin kaiju “Chimeron” will be making an appearance at NYCC courtesy of Monster Island! Standing at a lofty 6″ tall, the hulking monstrosity comes with articulation at the waist, arms and head, this time around cast in stunning contrasting clear pink and purple mixed parts. Packed with an exclusiveContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Monster Island NYCC exclusive Chimeron from acolorfulmonster…”
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