It appears that 2012 will be the year of the Star Wars bootleg at DesignerCon this November, as alongside The Sucklord‘s Super Suck Up! show, 2bitHACK will also be debuting his latest line of mash-ups, Mi Empire Loca. We originally revealed the first figure in the series, Chewbacca Homes, a few weeks back, so itContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// “Mi Empire Loca” WIP from 2bitHACK…”
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MAN-E-NEWS// “It Came From San Diego” mini show at Grasshut…
Bwana Spoons is proud to present Grasshut‘s latest mini kaiju show, It Came From San Diego! Featuring a whole host of SDCC goodies that Bwana managed to snare at the Con last month, the show will play host to 5 hand paints or customs from some of the scene’s finest, including Gargamel, HealeyMade (Dino Bros previously featured here),PaulContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// “It Came From San Diego” mini show at Grasshut…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Skinner, Doktor A and Frank Kozik “The Big Suck Up!” figure reveals…
We previously posted event details and work in progress shots for the upcoming “Big Suck Up!” group show from The Sucklord and DKE Toys (find out more here), but what about some finished figures? Well today DKE Toys have revealed the works of four participating artists, including Skinner, Doktor A, Frank Kozik, and the previouslyContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Skinner, Doktor A and Frank Kozik “The Big Suck Up!” figure reveals…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Rampage Toys’ Wonder Festival leftovers…
After a very fun (but hot!) Wonder Festival yesterday, Jon over at Rampage Toys has revealed that a selection of unsold figures will now be offered up to his dedicated international fans! Whilst the stunning painted orange Cyclops Dinos unfortunately sold out, Jon has stated that both Grumble Toy collaborations, Lilth and Wormrah, are availableContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Rampage Toys’ Wonder Festival leftovers…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Super Suck UP! group show from DKE Toys x Suckadelic
“It’s great that I’m baller enough that all these successful artists have to make my shit for me. All I have to do is design some shitty grafix and wait for the check. I love how DKE is pimping real artists for my benefit.” -The Sucklord We previously posted work in progress shots of JasonContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Super Suck UP! group show from DKE Toys x Suckadelic”
MAN-E-NEWS// Rampage Toys at Wonder Festival Summer 2012…
Following an excellent turnout of custom sofubis and painted runs at SDCC last week (a few of which are still available on the Dragatomi store here), Jon Malmstedt over at Rampage Toys is putting the finishing touches to his latest batch of toys for this Sunday’s Wonder Festival Summer 2012. Joining an orange painted runContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Rampage Toys at Wonder Festival Summer 2012…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Banksy Bootleg “Open Run” edition from 2bitHACK…
Following a sell-out debut at 3D Retro‘s SDCC booth last week, 2bitHACK is proud to announce the release of the Banksy Bootleg “Open Edition”. Identical to the original exclusive in all but packaging, the open run is due to come unsigned/numbered, with slogan “Have a nice day” replacing Officer 619… “Inspired” by Banksy’s Smiley Copper,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Banksy Bootleg “Open Run” edition from 2bitHACK…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Tarantulas x Fig-Lab Cybblers teaser…
It appears that The Tarantulas and Fig-Lab‘s long awaited collaboration is finally seeing the light of day, with the final reveal of the Cybblers over at the Chipfork Afro Comb blog yesterday. Pictured here in two different colourways (we’re guessing the black edition is the rarer of the two), the latest additions to the NibblerContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Tarantulas x Fig-Lab Cybblers teaser…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Sucklord’s S.U.C.K.L.E mini figures revealed…
Spotted during Spanky Stokes‘ SDCC coverage at the DKE Toys booth, The Sucklord has revealed a very special series of M.U.S.C.L.E inspired mini figures, the hilariously titled S.U.C.K.L.E’s! Featuring 5 of The Sucklord’s most popular figures; Gay Empire, Vectar the Intolerable, Another Bitch, Galactic Jerkbag, and of course, Sucklord, the minis have been sculpted by GeorgeContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Sucklord’s S.U.C.K.L.E mini figures revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Z.O.M.B.I.E.S Series 2 from October Toys…
Joining the surprise announcement of OMFG’s Mega-Multiskull at SDCC last week, October Toys also revealed prototypes of the long-awaited Z.O.M.B.I.E.S Series 2! Once again coming in a set of 5 very different designs from October Toys’ George Gaspar, the M.U.S.C.L.E inspired Zombies even feature a decaying Glyos (bottom left)! A lot more balanced in termsContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Z.O.M.B.I.E.S Series 2 from October Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// He From Beyond: Shub Zeroth prototype from Hateball x Brian Ewing…
“Shub Zeroth exists outside of time: he is neither old nor young. The infinity of his infiniteness is quite finite, as he is becoming something more (and at the same time less) than whatever he was when he started out as whatever he is. Whatever he was. His menace belies his nature…in that he isContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// He From Beyond: Shub Zeroth prototype from Hateball x Brian Ewing…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Super7 announces Transformers Super Shoguns…
Joining the resurrection of the original Alien action figures (find out more here), Super7 are proud to announce they will be working on yet another cult 80’s IP… with the reveal of the Transformers Super Shoguns! OPTIMUS PRIME, plus a whole host of other Autobots and Decipticons, are due to be realized as jumbo-scaled, 24” tallContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Super7 announces Transformers Super Shoguns…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Monstrehero x RealxHead Leechface available now…
If like us, you were disappointed to find that the recent Monstrehero x RealxHead Leechfaces were to be sold exclusively at SDCC (find out more here), then you’ll be glad to know that an extremely limited supply have made their way onto the Monstrehero store! Featuring a soft vinyl RxH Adult-sized body with cast resin handsContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Monstrehero x RealxHead Leechface available now…”
MAN-E-NEWS// “Unicorn Blood” Gusto and Toothless SDCC exclusives from Blurble…
Hot off the heels of last week’s “Kool Aid” drop (find out more here), Mike Marinello aka Blurble is proud to reveal that Gusto will be making his first ever appearance at SDCC tomorrow! Coming in the stunning “Unicorn Blood” silver-black colourway, the 5″ tall resin figure is joined by Blurble’s latest creation, the adorableContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// “Unicorn Blood” Gusto and Toothless SDCC exclusives from Blurble…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Rampage Toys’ “Can’t go to SDCC – here’s some cool stuff you CAN get!” drop…
Whilst it’s been great posting the various SDCC exclusives recently, we’ve yearned to feature some pieces that the other 99.9% of us not attending the event can buy… well that’s where Jon over at Rampage Toys very kindly steps in! Touted as the ‘Can’t go to SDCC – here’s some cool stuff you CAN get!’ sale,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Rampage Toys’ “Can’t go to SDCC – here’s some cool stuff you CAN get!” drop…”
MAN-E-NEWS// SDCC exclusive Bootlegs from L’amour Supreme x Mishka…
Joining the “Phantom” Bootlegs (pictured right) we featured here a couple of weeks back, Mishka has revealed that another 3 one-off customs will also be up for grabs at SDCC this week! Hand painted by Bootleg creator L’amour Supreme, the Adfunture produced figures come in either Batman, Superman or Mickey Mouse inspired Monster Kolor sprays.Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// SDCC exclusive Bootlegs from L’amour Supreme x Mishka…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The SDCC “Green Crystal” Rumpus resin from Scribe x Cardboard Spaceship…
Legendary street artist D.Ross aka Scribe has teamed up with Cardboard Spaceship for the latest Rumpus release, the SDCC exclusive “Green Crystal” edition! Cast in a clear green resin, and featuring a whole host of accessories (that can be neatly stored in the figure’s back pack), Rumpus “Green Crystal” has been limited to just 15Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The SDCC “Green Crystal” Rumpus resin from Scribe x Cardboard Spaceship…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The SDCC “Devil’s Bodyguard” Ultrus Bog from Skinner…
It appears that Skinner will be attending SDCC later this week with his latest trio of Ultrus Bog customs, the jaw-dropping Devil’s Bodyguards! Sprayed in a mixture of aqua and fiery Monster Kolor hues, the choice of colour, stunning fades and meticulous detailing are sure to make these guys the most sought after edition yet.Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The SDCC “Devil’s Bodyguard” Ultrus Bog from Skinner…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Wizard World” exclusive Mutant Jawas from Killer Bootlegs…
Peter Wheatstraw over at Killer Bootlegs kindly shares details of his latest project, the “Wizard World” exclusive Mutant Jawas! Kit-bashed from a vintage Jawa and Yoda, and coming complete with bootleg vinyl cape, KB have enlisted the talents of two new interns to cast a staggering 100 of the figures in preparation for next month’sContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Wizard World” exclusive Mutant Jawas from Killer Bootlegs…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Jay222 x Max Toy Co’s Lady Vengeance test shots…
Max Toy Company are proud to present the first test shots of their latest collaboration with Jay222, the super-creepy Lady Vengeance! Due to be making an appearance alongside a very special one-off “Lady Dinosaur” custom at SDCC this week (if the shipment arrives in time!), the mini sofubi has been designed and sculpted by Jay222,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Jay222 x Max Toy Co’s Lady Vengeance test shots…”
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