DoonKick‘s Jesse Chagnon has taken the leap into the world of resin art multiples as he proudly presents his debut line under the newly formed Rampageo Industries, The Exciting World of Jalldoon! Featuring a absolutely incredible selection of neo-vintage style designer action figures and companion minis based on the fictional planet’s native ‘Slime’ species, we’veContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Exciting World of Jalldoon” resin series from Rampageo Industries…”
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MAN-E-XCLUSIVE// The new Disarticulator Studio Blog…
With a huge selection of mini figures in the pipeline, we thought is was about time we started a dedicated site for our group project, The Disarticulators… Due to feature regular posts direct from the studios of the Amazing Zectron, Lee Burbridge of Bigmantoys and myself, Tru:Tek, the blog will be THE first place to find out any of ourContinue reading “MAN-E-XCLUSIVE// The new Disarticulator Studio Blog…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Custom Nerdone ‘Gorilla Tank’ sofubis from Bruno Orbit…
At the top of our ‘want’ list at the moment, Nerdone‘s incredible ‘Badass Gorilla Tank’ sofubi has just received the custom treatment from regular collaborator Bruno Orbit. Creator of the awesome Samus Aran sofubi header art, the prolific illustrator has worked his magic on 2 pieces, the GI Joe homage ‘Copacabana Commander’, and ‘Banana Splitler’,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Custom Nerdone ‘Gorilla Tank’ sofubis from Bruno Orbit…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Phalanx’s DOC Dead DieBia$e from Goodleg Toys…
With the mighty Phalanx group project making it’s debut at C2E2 next month, the first figure reveal comes from our friends over at Goodleg Toys, as they proudly present DOC DeadBia$e… As with previous WOTU releases, the figure has once again been kit-bashed from various vintage MOTU and WWF figures, this time around coming castContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Phalanx’s DOC Dead DieBia$e from Goodleg Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Death, Doom and Destruction” designer action figure from Dr Death…
Up and coming illustrator Dr Death has recently revealed images of his first designer action figure sculpt, the provisionally titled “Death, Doom and Destruction”… An absolutely incredible first attempt, the breathtakingly detailed 5.5” figure has (as with Death’s illustrations) been heavily influenced by the 80’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, in particular, Shredder’s henchman “Mutagen Man”.Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Death, Doom and Destruction” designer action figure from Dr Death…”
MAN-E-NEWS// New Elephantos resin figures by turboPISTOLA…
It’s been a while since we last saw turboPISTOLA‘s Elephantos resin, so it came with great pleasure yesterday to find the artist has been working on not one, but two all-new colourways! Entitled the “Skellas”, the first edition has been inspired by MOTU’s Skeletor, coming in a faithful mix of yellow, blue and purple brushworkContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// New Elephantos resin figures by turboPISTOLA…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Warlord of Wor’s ‘Clawbber’ WIP from ManOrMonster? Studios…
Wasting no time resting on their laurels after the hugely successful MOTUMU debut last month (get the full lowdown here), ManOrMonster? Studios come with their latest Warlord’s of Wor figure, the mighty Clawbber! Originally revealed in a mini-comic teaser way back in December (pictured), the apparent adversary of Bog-Nar has been created using a mixtureContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Warlord of Wor’s ‘Clawbber’ WIP from ManOrMonster? Studios…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Corpse Hoarders, Vice Freaks and Cyborg Junkies from Broken Pigeon…
Following our look at Bombermat Toys’ Phantom Lord earlier today, we bring word of yet another up and coming custom bootlegger making waves in the scene right now, Brody Kreps of Broken Pigeon… Recently debuting 3 new bootleg lines in the newly opened BP store, we managed to get some words from the elusive artist aboutContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Corpse Hoarders, Vice Freaks and Cyborg Junkies from Broken Pigeon…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Darth Cobra’ custom bootleg from Rawk Toys…
After a brief hiatus, the guys over at Rawk Toys are back with their first ever custom resin bootleg release, the ominous Darth Cobra! Featuring a mixture of kit-bashed and originally sculpted parts from the collective’s Rotin, the GI Joe x Star Wars mash-up has been hand cast and painted coming complete with custom vinylContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Darth Cobra’ custom bootleg from Rawk Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// H.U.S.T.L.E Artist Series: Wave 1 dropping this Friday (02/08)…
Following the limited release debut at the Rampage Studios opening show last month, our very own Tru:Tek is proud to finally reveal that the standard ‘Flesh’ H.U.S.T.L.E Artist Series Wave 1 will be dropping THIS WEEK! Featuring 10 mini figure designs kit-bashed, customised and originally sculpted from a diverse selection of the art toy scene’sContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// H.U.S.T.L.E Artist Series: Wave 1 dropping this Friday (02/08)…”
MAN-E-NEWS// SpongeBob X-Ray DX ‘Vintage’ from Secret Base x Toy Art Gallery…
Toy Ar Gallery teams up with Secret Base for the latest Spongebob X-Ray DX sofubi, this time around in a gorgeous ‘Vintage’ inspired colourway. Once again featuring the same striking split design with skeletal inlay, the Nickelodeon licensed piece has been cast in a discoloured clear soft vinyl, coming with a smoky, antiqued-style spray jobContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// SpongeBob X-Ray DX ‘Vintage’ from Secret Base x Toy Art Gallery…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The custom ‘Monster Kolor’ MOTUKO from Topheroy…
Hot off the heels of the recent Baby Deadbeat custom we featured earlier this week, Topheroy has wasted no time in getting to work (and finishing!) his next piece, an incredible take on Lamour Supreme’s highly sought after MOTUKO sofubi… Sprayed with the signature metallic silver base, the piece has been given a gradual fadeContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The custom ‘Monster Kolor’ MOTUKO from Topheroy…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Bloodshot’ custom bootleg from 5.5 Customs…
Dwaine Espinoza over at 5.5 Customs is proud to present his latest custom bootleg action figure, the amazing ‘Valentine’s Day’ exclusive Bloodshot! Kit-bashed from a variety of vintage MOTU action figures including Clawful and Mantenna that have been recast and painted in the striking red/black colourway you see above, coming bagged and headed with customContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Bloodshot’ custom bootleg from 5.5 Customs…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The WOTU “Ice Series” custom bootlegs from Goodleg Toys…
With the near instant sell-out success of the WOTU (Wrestlers of the Universe) test-casts under their belt, the guys over at Goodleg Toys have wasted no time in getting to work on the first official run… as they proudly present the Ice Series! Featuring one of the most popular colourways from the initial line-up, aContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The WOTU “Ice Series” custom bootlegs from Goodleg Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Rampage Studios opening: Full line-up revealed…
With the Rampage Studios debut show opens it’s doors this Friday (January 25th), the man behind the incredible project, Jon Malmstedt, kindly shares with us what exactly will be going down- including that all important roster of artists! Believe us when we say, ANYONE with even a passing interest in either mini figures or sofubiContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Rampage Studios opening: Full line-up revealed…”
MAN-E-PROFILE// The ‘Rampage Exclusive’ Masters of the Bootleg: KESH-E-FACE figure from The Disarticulators…
Continuing the rundown of Disarticulator figures we’ll be unveiling at this week’s Rampage Studios opening, we bring you the piece that has perhaps garnered us the most attention so far… the ‘Rampage Exclusive’ Masters of the Bootleg: KESH-E-FACE! The first Disarticulator release to crossover into the world of H.U.S.T.L.E, the oversized mini figure has been created asContinue reading “MAN-E-PROFILE// The ‘Rampage Exclusive’ Masters of the Bootleg: KESH-E-FACE figure from The Disarticulators…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The 2-Tone Skelitor M.U.S.C.L.E’s of the Universe from Eric Nilla…
Originally teased way back at the beginning of the month, Eric Nilla has just dropped his latest batch of MOTU (M.U.S.C.L.E’s of the Universe) figures, the special edition 2-Tone Skelitors… Originally created by Solar Color Dust’s Wolf Voigt, the M.U.S.C.L.E x MOTU mash-up has been recast using a special ‘spot’ technique that results in theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The 2-Tone Skelitor M.U.S.C.L.E’s of the Universe from Eric Nilla…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The TMNT ‘Shredder’ Crawdad customs from Corwin Webb…
Hot off the heals of the turtle Crawdad Kid customs we posted last week, Corwin Webb is proud to reveal the second part of the TMNT x OMFG saga… the custom Shredders! Once again choosing Daniel Yu’s incredible OMFG entry as a platform, the perfectly suited mini figure has been given a rather awesome paintContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The TMNT ‘Shredder’ Crawdad customs from Corwin Webb…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The custom TMNT Crawdad Kids from Corey Webb…
October Toys forum regular Corwin Webb is proud to present his latest custom series… the custom Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle OMFG’s! Taking our favourite figure from Series 1, Daniel Yu’s Crawdad Kid, Webb has re-sculpted the figure’s head into a more turtle-like shape, finishing each piece in different shades of green to match the originalContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The custom TMNT Crawdad Kids from Corey Webb…”
MAN-E-NEWS// From the Styx Toys’ prototypes for the (In)action Figure Show…
Whilst we previously posted Steve Seeley‘s ‘Faker’ Bear and Horse Fighter set last week (check them out here), it falls upon brother and From the Styx Toys co-owner, Tim Seeley for the second part of their (In)action Figure Show entry… Consisting of 5 prototypes for their as-yet-untitled custom bootleg line; Rex Stegos, Grave Man, R.A.W,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// From the Styx Toys’ prototypes for the (In)action Figure Show…”
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