Up and coming mini figure customiser Terrthom proudly presents his latest OMFG kit-bash, the Cuddley Lagann! Using turboPISTOLA’s popular Cuddlehard as the platform of choice this time around, Terrthom has cleverly replaced the original arms and legs with Gundam kit parts, rounding the piece off with the addition of a new head. Painted and distressedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Cuddley Lagann’ custom OMFG from Terrthom…”
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MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Battle Cat’ custom Laser Beast from Ersico…
Hot off the heals of the recent Baxter Stockman custom Glyos posted earlier in the week, Ersico comes with yet another show-stopping piece… the Battle Cat inspired Laser Beast! Taking popular ‘Tiger Burn’ from the iconic 80’s toy line, Ersico has set about faithfully replicating the colours of He-Man’s trusty stead, using a mixture ofContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Battle Cat’ custom Laser Beast from Ersico…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Baxter Stockman Glyos custom from Ersico…
In keeping with our last post’s TMNT influence, we bring you the latest custom Glyos from the one and only Ersico… Baxter Stockman! Featuring a removable Savros helmet and (post mutation!) insect wings, Shredder’s henchman has been faithfully reproduced from the original Turtles comics, coming with a custom sculpted head and realistic brown, black, blueContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Baxter Stockman Glyos custom from Ersico…”
MAN-E-NEWS// ‘Mutant Steve’ designer action figure from Dr Death…
Featured here in a near complete state last week, it came with great pleasure this morning to find that Dr Death‘s long awaited debut toy has just been revealed in all it’s finished glory… Now known as Mutant Steve, the absolutely incredible 5.5″ figure has been hand cast in resin featuring some pretty unique designContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// ‘Mutant Steve’ designer action figure from Dr Death…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Skeletor and Faker custom Muscles of the Universe from Small Angry Monster…
Hot off the heals of the Viper Ashuraman paint-up we posted last week, Adam Pratt aka Small Angry Monster has put his hand to yet another 2 custom bootleg mini figures, this time around turning his attentions to Eric Nilla x Wolf Voigt’s Muscles of the Universe line… Taking the series’ Skeletor and He-Man, AdamContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Skeletor and Faker custom Muscles of the Universe from Small Angry Monster…”
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// Custom 5.5″ Barbarianaut from Monsterforge…
A figure we’ve been meaning to post since first laying eyes upon it a couple of weeks back over at Nerd City, Barbarianaut is the latest (and quite possibly greatest!) custom action figure from Monsterforge… Based on his recent OMFG Series 3 entry, the incredible piece has been kit-bashed from various vintage MOTU figures, withContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Custom 5.5″ Barbarianaut from Monsterforge…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The action figure customs of Kaboom Toys…
Featuring in Killer Bootlegs’ recent Toys Are Us group show at the Rockford Art Deli, Christopher Cannon from the newly formed Kaboom Toys kindly shares a little info on his latest project, Mash-Ups of the Multiverse… In a similar vein to Goodleg Toys’ WOTU line, Cannon has produced a series of one-off action figure customsContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The action figure customs of Kaboom Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Ray-Gun’ custom bootleg from ManOrMonster? Studios…
As promised in our coverage of Evilos’ Humavor last week, we take a little look at another piece from the ‘Toys Are Us‘ group show currently available to purchase online, the ‘Ray-Gun’ custom bootleg from ManOrMonster? Studios… Another fine piece of kit-bashing from the artist, the ingenius figure features pieces from vintage and modern MOTUContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Ray-Gun’ custom bootleg from ManOrMonster? Studios…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Triclops’ leftover ToyCon UK B.A.S.T.A.R.D’s now available…
As promised in our round-up of the Triclops Studios booth earlier in the week (check it out here), the guys have just released details on how you guys can grab the remaining ToyCon exclusive B.A.S.T.A.R.D’s! Featuring a number of Wave 1 hand paints, new resin B.A.S.T.A.R.D additions including Beetleman, Fag End and the Harmfull Avenger,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Triclops’ leftover ToyCon UK B.A.S.T.A.R.D’s now available…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Mark Ultra x H.U.S.T.L.E rubber ‘Intruder-San’ custom bootleg…
Originally released in resin as part of a Novelty Haus exclusive back in January (check it out here), The Mark Ultrahas teamed up with with our very own Tru:Tek for a special ‘H.U.S.T.L.E’ re-release of Intruder-San in keshi-style rubber! Making a brief appearance at ToyCon over the weekend in an exclusive ‘red/gold’ colourway, the GI-Joe inspired M.U.S.C.L.E customContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Mark Ultra x H.U.S.T.L.E rubber ‘Intruder-San’ custom bootleg…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Triclops Studios at ToyCon UK…
We’ve been dying to hook up with the guys at Triclops Studios for a while now, so with ToyCon UK over the weekend we took the opportunity to talk shop, grab some B.A.S.T.A.R.Ds (including the pictured ‘DumbRare’ 1/1 Drilla Killa!) and take a sneaky look at the upcoming ‘Bullet Belt’ Skinner collab… Offering up aContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Triclops Studios at ToyCon UK…”
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// ‘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// Triclops’ ‘Threet Sharks’ Sametan custom for the Don’t Tread On Me group show…
Created for Pangeaseed x Comet Debris‘ “Don’t Tread On Me” charity custom show this weekend, the Triclops boys have tackled the Sametan sofubi platform in a way only they know… Threet Sharks style! Heavily influenced by cult kid’s cartoon Street Sharks (a no brainer for the 90’s obsessed duo!), the soft vinyl figure has undergoneContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Triclops’ ‘Threet Sharks’ Sametan custom for the Don’t Tread On Me group show…”
MAN-E-NEWS// New resin and custom drop from turboPISTOLA…
Daniel Smith aka turboPISTOLA continues his onslaught of releases this year with yet another jaw-dropping horde of OMFG customs and original Elephantos resin figures, this time around with a distinctly 80’s ‘saturday morning’ cartoon vibe… So without further ado, we bring you a quick rundown of the various figures available to purchase in-store right now-Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// New resin and custom drop from turboPISTOLA…”
MAN-E-NEWS// ‘Killer DieBia$e’ customs from Goodleg Toys x Killer Bootlegs…
The guys over at Goodleg toys have teamed up with Killer Bootlegs‘ Peter Wheatstraw for the very first 3rd party custom run of WOTU (Wrestlers of the Universe) figures, as they proudly introduce Killer DieBia$e… Kit-bashed and recast by Goodleg from vintage MOTU and WWF action figures, the set of 3 Dead DieBia$es were handed overContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// ‘Killer DieBia$e’ customs from Goodleg Toys x Killer Bootlegs…”
MAN-E-NEWS// WAR ON PREHIS’ Claw Drone from Goodleg Toys…
After months of sleepless nights of tooling, moulding, and improving, the guys over at Goodleg Toys are finally gearing up for the release of their debut WAR ON PREHIS release, the mighty Claw Drones! Kit-bashed and intensely re-sculpted from a tight selection of vintage 5.5″ action figures, the neo-vintage piece has been meticulously cast inContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// WAR ON PREHIS’ Claw Drone from Goodleg Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Puripuriman custom keshi from Imperfecz Toys…
Ok guys, we’re extremely late on this one (2 months to be precise!), but the latest custom keshi from Imperfecz Toys was quite simply too good to ignore… Based on one of the few obscure Kinnikuman/Ultimate Muscle cartoon characters that failed to ever see an official kinkeshi release (We’re guessing this is largely due toContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Puripuriman custom keshi from Imperfecz Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The TMNT ‘Krang’ Deadbeet customs from Corey Webb…
Following his amazing TMNT and Shredder custom Crawdad runs (check them out here), October Toys forum regular Corey Webb has put his hand to yet another iconic character from the beloved early 90’s cartoon, as he proudly presents the Krang Beets! Debuting on ToyBreak last week, the beyond-awesome custom minis have been created using OctoberContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The TMNT ‘Krang’ Deadbeet customs from Corey Webb…”
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