Dropping alongside a whole host of custom toys and art at the Critical Hit C2E2 booth this weekend, the legendary Skinner introduces his latest run of Frenzy Barbarians… Featuring 4 different figures based on Frenzy’s new spiked and double-headed designs; Black Tooth Grin (ltd to 1), Nocturnal Gorg (ltd to 2), Iceberg Suicide (ltd toContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The C2E2 exclusive Frenzy Barbarians from Skinner…”
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MAN-E-NEWS// The ROYAL FAIL: LETTERS ‘AVE IT! H.U.S.T.L.E sale…
We’ve been having some serious problems with the UK postal service of late (too many to list here!), so to celebrate our hate of the Royal Mail we’ll be offering up the new ROYAL FAIL: LETTERS ‘AVE IT! mini figure for 40% off! Created by Matt ‘Lunartik‘ JOnes in conjunction with Tru:Tek’s upcoming H.U.S.T.L.E Artist Series:Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The ROYAL FAIL: LETTERS ‘AVE IT! H.U.S.T.L.E sale…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Phalanx mini exposition at C2E2 revealed…
With Chicago’s C2E2 opening it’s doors later this week, Ben Spencer over at Nerd City proudly presents the entire Phalanx line-up in full! A mini exposition featuring an incredible collection of neo-vintage 5.5″ action figure customs, bootlegs and original figures, the strictly limited designs will be available to view and purchase from the Nerd CityContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Phalanx mini exposition at C2E2 revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Creo Design mascot from UME Toys…
As promised yesterday, we bring you a little look at the latest collaboration from UME Toys, as owner Rich Page proudly reveals his take on the Creo Design mascot… Created as an exclusive for the upcoming Cardiff Tattoo & Toy Con, the little guy is due to be produced by Creo’s Chris Alexander in resin,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Creo Design mascot from UME Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// ‘Mystical Warriors of the Ring’ C2E2 release information…
With C2E2 and an imminent debut just around the corner, the guys behind upcoming wrestling mini figure line ‘Mystical Warriors of the Ring‘ have finally revealed the full contents of the first limited edition box set… and boy are we in for a treat! Featuring the 2″ Ulric Wolfrom and 2.3″ ‘giant’ Goliath cast inContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// ‘Mystical Warriors of the Ring’ C2E2 release information…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Suki the Shrunken Head from UME Toys…
With the spectacle that was ToyCon UK now done and dusted until next year, British artists and designers have already begun working on exclusives for the next big event in the UK calendar, the Cardiff Tattoo and Toy Con, with UME Toys‘ Richard Page certainly no exception… Introducing the latest addition to the ever growingContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Suki the Shrunken Head from UME Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Taylored Curiosities’ ‘Brilliant Blue’ & custom Giant Monster Embryos now available online…
Another artist we were finally able to catch up with at ToyCon over the weekend (however brief!), the lovely Penny Taylor of Taylored Curiosities brought along a mesmerising display of aroma-plush, one-off mini sculpts, resins (including a cheeky proto of a forthcoming collab with Alto!), and of course, the hotly tipped Giant Monster Embryo customs.Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Taylored Curiosities’ ‘Brilliant Blue’ & custom Giant Monster Embryos now available online…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The MOTU Jotun Troll custom from Ralph Niese…
Making an appearance as one of The Tarantulas‘ many guests at the Fishtank Castle LIVE ToyCon booth, the amazing guy that is Ralph Niese brought along a huge selection of Nerdone sofubi, Grody customs, Phantom Outhouses and sketchbooks, but it was one NFS item that caught our eye in particular… the MOTU Jotun Troll custom!Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The MOTU Jotun Troll custom from Ralph Niese…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Toy+Life C2E2 exclusives from Healeymade and Tru:Tek…
With Chicago’s legendary C2E2 convention opening it’s doors later this month, online designer toy emporium Toy+Life have once again called upon the services of Healeymade for their round of booth exclusives, although this time he’s joined by our very own Tru:Tek and The Disarticulators! Sitting alongside Healey’s gorgeous blue and lime swirled “Ecto Lake” QuackulaContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Toy+Life C2E2 exclusives from Healeymade and Tru:Tek…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Natural Brown Raar and the ‘Cornish Copper’ Evil Origami from Monsters & Mecha…
Hot off the heels of an impressive ToyCon showing (best both design- hands down!), DMS and Neese over at Monsters & Mecha are proud to announce 2 new post-con releases that have just crept into the M&M store, the Natural Brown Raar and ‘Cornish Copper’ Evil Origami… Going down a storm over the weekend, Neese’sContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Natural Brown Raar and the ‘Cornish Copper’ Evil Origami from Monsters & Mecha…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Disarticulator/H.U.S.T.L.E ToyCon exclusives online tomorrow…
As mentioned earlier, we’ll be putting the remaining Disarticulator/H.U.S.T.L.E ToyCon UK exclusives in the Man-E-Toys store tomorrow (Monday, April 8th) at 9pm GMT+1 (London time), so without further ado, we bring you a quick rundown of what will be on offer (including revised pricing in US dollars)… H.U.S.T.L.E Artist Series: Wave 1 “ToyCon Edition”// CastContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Disarticulator/H.U.S.T.L.E ToyCon exclusives online tomorrow…”
MAN-E-NEWS// ToyCon UK in photos…
One of the most hotly tipped toy events of the past year, ToyCon UK finally opened it’s doors yesterday at London’s Baden Powell Centre to a resounding success. Featuring a uniquely British array of bespoke resins, customs, mini figures and prints alongside a tight selection of exclusive vinyl releases (from both the East and theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// ToyCon UK in photos…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Disarticulator/H.U.S.T.L.E ToyConUK line-up in full!
As promised yesterday, we can now exclusively reveal the TON of exclusives we’ll be hauling along to ToyConUK tomorrow! Featuring a mix of Disarticulator/H.U.S.T.L.E releases old and new, mini art prints, buttons and some free stuff (!), the collection will be available from the Unbox Industries booth, where myself (Tru:Tek) and Lee ‘Bigmantoys’ Burbridge willContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Disarticulator/H.U.S.T.L.E ToyConUK line-up in full!”
MAN-E-NEWS// Plastic B.A.S.T.A.R.D mini figures and the B.A.S.T.A.R.D Universe from Triclops Studios…
With ToyConUK a mere 24 hours away now, the pair over at Triclops Studios have started to reveal the huge selection of new toys that’ll be on offer at their booth… and judging by the first 2 offerings, they most certainly aim to please! Mentioned in our previous post last week, the B.A.S.T.A.R.D Universe willContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Plastic B.A.S.T.A.R.D mini figures and the B.A.S.T.A.R.D Universe from Triclops Studios…”
MAN-E-NEWS// ‘Cowababa’ Giant Monster Embryo custom from Creo Designs…
Following the work in progress shots we posted last week, Chris Alexander over at Creo Designs is proud to reveal Cowababa: Baby Mutant Ninja Turtle in all his pizza eating, shell spinning glory! Created for the debut of Taylored Curiosities‘ Giant Monster Embryo, Chris has completely transformed the humungous resin figure (which, incidentally was sculptedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// ‘Cowababa’ Giant Monster Embryo custom from Creo Designs…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The ToyConUK exclusive Royal Fail: LETTERS ‘AVE IT! from Lunartik x H.U.S.T.L.E…
As promised in our post on Tuesday, we can now reveal details of the second ‘Royal Fail’ mini figure heading to ToyConUK this weekend… presenting LETTERS ‘AVE IT! Created by Matt ‘Lunartik‘ JOnes in conjunction with Tru:Tek’s upcoming H.U.S.T.L.E Artist Series: Wave 2, the figure will be the only one in the line to beContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The ToyConUK exclusive Royal Fail: LETTERS ‘AVE IT! from Lunartik x H.U.S.T.L.E…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Tarantulas’ ToyConUK exclusives…
With ToyConUK just a few days away now, The Tarantulas finally reveal the plethora of exclusives they’ll be bringing along to the Fishtank Castle LIVE booth… Neo-kaiju fans not attending the event be warned- you’re going to be turning all shades of green when you see what’s on offer! For those lucky few that areContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Tarantulas’ ToyConUK exclusives…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Sergey Safonov’s ToyConUK exclusives: Part 2…
Joining the trifecta of resins dropping at The Hang Gang’s ToyConUK booth this coming weekend, Sergey Safonov shares details on yet another batch of exclusives for the con, this time around for up and coming art print/toy purveyor, Fugi.me… Consisting of a set of giclee photo prints of Sergey’s Govra figure, these will also beContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Sergey Safonov’s ToyConUK exclusives: Part 2…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Lunartik’s The Royal Fail: Mail Bomb resin for ToyConUK…
Matt JOnes aka Lunartik has been hard at work on several exclusive pieces for this weekend’s ToyConUK, the first to be revealed coming in the form of his latest resin figure, Mail Bomb… Created for Lunartik’s upcoming ‘Royal Fail’ mini series, which, you guessed it, lambasts the inadequacies of the UK’s Royal Mail. Designed inContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Lunartik’s The Royal Fail: Mail Bomb resin for ToyConUK…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Plaseebo’s ‘Vampire QiQi’ for the Project QiQi 2013 show at ToyConUK…
Bob Conge aka Plaseebo kindly shares details of his latest custom piece, ‘Vampire QiQi’ for the Project QiQi 2013 show… Opting for a minimal approach this time around, Plaseebo has replaced the figure’s original arms with vinyl bat wings, inserted multiple eye inserts into the bubble-like hair, whilst giving the whole piece a stunning MonsterContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Plaseebo’s ‘Vampire QiQi’ for the Project QiQi 2013 show at ToyConUK…”
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