A recurring feature on David Healey aka Healeymade‘s Instagram feed for quite some time now, we thought we’d try to shine some light on the resin wizard’s awesome vampire mash-up, Quack… A loving tribute to both vintage horror and cult 80’s cartoon Count Duckula, the figure appears to have been bootlegged from a ‘Universal Monsters’Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Quack” Count Duckula inspired mash-up from Healeymade…”
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MAN-E-NEWS// ManOrMonster’s “Warlords of Wor” first prototype revealed…
Following in the footsteps of Ben Spencer, Steve Seeley, Japanese Monster Bad! and Bigman, Brandon Michael Barker aka ManOrMonster has revealed details of his first MOTU inspired designer toy venture, the Warlords of Wor! Pictured here is the first prototype of what will be the first 5.5″ action figure to feature in the range… Whilst detailsContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// ManOrMonster’s “Warlords of Wor” first prototype revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Uber-Ill” Thundercat custom from Hoakser…
Joining the recently featured Veteran (find out more here), UK graffiti artist Hoakser kindly shares with us his latest “Dominant Species” custom, the rather awesome Uber-Ill. Kit-bashed from one of Thundercats’ slightly more obscure characters, Cuber Bill the Robear Berbil (see what he did with the name?!!), the stunning figure comes with Hoakser’s usual highContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Uber-Ill” Thundercat custom from Hoakser…”
MAN-E-NEWS// WIP Soundwave one-off sculpt from UME Toys…
With the recent announcement of Hasbro’s Transformers licensing agreement with both Super7 and the Loyal Subjects, it only seemed fitting that Rich over at UME Toys should finally bring his popular Soundwave illustration to life… and judging by the above WIP shot, this will be the one take on the popular franchise that is sureContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// WIP Soundwave one-off sculpt from UME Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// “Fröstkron” Cyborg Space Barbarian from Ben Spencer…
“The champion of General Gorgax’s elite cadre of Cyborg Space Barbarians is Fröstkron, Scourge of the Frozen Xanthic Wastes!” Hot off the heals of our recent Lucha Sharks update (find out more here), Ben Spencer is proud to present yet another new Galaxxor creation in the form of Cyborg Space Barbarian “Fröstkron”. Coming with aContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// “Fröstkron” Cyborg Space Barbarian from Ben Spencer…”
MAN-E-NEWS// PlasticPlayhouse’s custom Man-E-Faces M.U.S.C.L.E custom…
After spotting PlasticPlayhouse‘s custom of Zectron‘s Critters-inspired mini figure yesterday, we decided to take a closer look at the highly talented artist’s work… and boy are we glad that we did! Heading over to PP’s dedicated Little Rubber Guys thread, there are literally hundreds of different M.U.S.C.L.E, keshi and Cheap Toy customs that the guyContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// PlasticPlayhouse’s custom Man-E-Faces M.U.S.C.L.E custom…”
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 Sucklord x L’Amour Supreme “Bootleg Party Packs” for Tiny Trifecta…
Tasked with creating a series of 3 small pieces of art for The Cotton Candy Machine‘s upcoming Tiny Trifecta group show, The Sucklord and L’Amour Supreme have teamed up to create 2 joint efforts, the aptly titled Bootleg Party Packs! Featuring 2 sets of 3 bootlegged figures from the Sucklord (our favourite has to beContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Sucklord x L’Amour Supreme “Bootleg Party Packs” for Tiny Trifecta…”
MAN-E-NEWS// New one-off “Inaction” and “Off” resin figures from Giant Japanese Monster, Bad!..
Following an appearance at last month’s Artomatic event in DC, resin wizard Giant Japanese Monster, Bad! has revealed he still has a few figures from the event left for sale! Pictured above are the latest resin simulations in the GJM,B! Rejects of Eternia line, “Off” Fire and Ice… Originally featuring here a couple of months backContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// New one-off “Inaction” and “Off” resin figures from Giant Japanese Monster, Bad!..”
MAN-E-NEWS// The custom carded Soundwave GI Joe from Airmax…
Slipping under our radar upon release a couple of months back, we couldn’t resist sharing this amazing project from Airmax after laying eyes on it last week… Taking 2 of the 80’s most iconic cartoons/action figure lines,the 4″ tall GI Joe has been meticulously customised to look like the Transformers’ Soundwave! Replete with accessories, realContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The custom carded Soundwave GI Joe from Airmax…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The new Thundercrap Spiki set plus Revolver Girl SDCC exclusive from Rotobox…
Just in time for the upcoming Anime Expo (June 29th – July 2nd), Rotobox Vinyl Anatomica are proud to present their latest wave of Thundercraps figures, this time coming in a 3-piece box set! Originally previewed here way back in January, the final roster has been confirmed as Evil Lion-Oh Really, OG Cheatarah, Siberian Tigrowl and Goldigger Cheatarah.Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The new Thundercrap Spiki set plus Revolver Girl SDCC exclusive from Rotobox…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Galactic Jerkbags x Suckadelic KARATE CHUMPS…
The unofficial Suckadelic fan club “Galactic Jerkbags” have teamed up with the Super Sucklord himself to bring a new line of bootlegs… the KARATE CHUMPS! Limited to an edition of just 30 pieces, each KARATE CHUMP is custom made my the Sucklord, giving you full control over the head design and colours used. Above areContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Galactic Jerkbags x Suckadelic KARATE CHUMPS…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The UNKL x Toynami SpongeBob and Friends Series 1…
“Absorbent and yellow and porous is he! SpongeBob SquarePants!” Previously revealed here a couple of months back, the unlikely collaboration between Unipo creators UNKL, Toynami and Nickelodeon has finally been confirmed… SpongeBob and Friends Series 1 will be touching down soon! Five figures have been confirmed so far; Spongebob, Patrick, The Flying Dutchman, Squidward andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The UNKL x Toynami SpongeBob and Friends Series 1…”
MAN-E-UPDATE// ‘Ed Skworm vs. Min-E-Face “Noir” production shot…
As we loom ever closer to the release of our first M.U.S.C.L.E custom bootleg 2 pack, ‘Ed Skworm vs. Min-E-Face, we’ve decided to share with you the first production shot (with sprues still attached!) of the super-rare “Noir” edition that we will be offering up to our readers a week before the figures’ official release.Continue reading “MAN-E-UPDATE// ‘Ed Skworm vs. Min-E-Face “Noir” production shot…”
MAN-E-UPDATE// The Eric Nilla x Nama-Niku MAN-E-TOYS exclusives- first test pulls…
As mentioned in our recent exposé of their awesome work, the mighty Eric Nilla and Tyler from Nama-Niku have agreed to work on a number of exclusives for our store… so it comes with great pleasure today to reveal to you the very first test pulls! Due to feature Eric’s SD Splatterhouse Rick, alongside Tyler’s ChibiContinue reading “MAN-E-UPDATE// The Eric Nilla x Nama-Niku MAN-E-TOYS exclusives- first test pulls…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The General Gorgax resin figure from Ben Spencer…
“From the his labyrinthine fortress on the lost planet of Xanthos, comes the ruthless leader of the dreaded Evil Mutant Legion, the dark champion of the elite Cyborg Space Barbarians, the fallen master of the Omega Powers, the obsidian horned arch nemesis of Galaxxor, General Gorgax!” Originally revealed in proto form at C2E2 a whileContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The General Gorgax resin figure from Ben Spencer…”
MAN-E-NEWS// “Axeface” resin figure from Monstrehero dropping this weekend…
Monstrehero, crafters of the highest quality resin pieces, are gearing up for the release of their highly anticipated Axeface figure this weekend. Taking inspiration from the classic MOTU action figure line, the musclebound, loin-cloth wearing axe warrior has got to be our favourite piece from the studio yet! Unlike previously thought in our reveal earlierContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// “Axeface” resin figure from Monstrehero dropping this weekend…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Yum Yum London’s winning character set…
After nearly 2 years in the making, Beth and Jonny of Yum Yum London are proud to reveal the five figures that will be making up there first toy release! Originally asking readers of the Yum Yum blog to decide which characters were to be chosen back in 2010, Zombie, Cactus, Hotdog, Popcorn and GrannyContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Yum Yum London’s winning character set…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Axeface resin figures from Monstrehero…
The infamous Monstrehero is back once more with the release of Axeface later this month! Inspired by the iconic MOTU action figures, the beautifully hand sculpt and cast resins, as with previous Monstrehero toys, will be dropping in a number of different one-off colourways- including the recently announced “Noir” (pictured above) and the unpainted 80’sContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Axeface resin figures from Monstrehero…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Batros custom built MOTU action figure from Barborossa…
On searching the Triclops blog for more information on their upcoming B.A.S.T.A.R.D’s release (find out more here), we stumbled upon Batros from Barborossa Art Customs… easily one of the most convincing custom built MOTU figures we’ve ever laid eyes upon! Part of Barborossa’s “The Big Bang” project, this extensive line of figures take inspiration fromContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Batros custom built MOTU action figure from Barborossa…”
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