Toy Art Gallery are proud to reveal that they’ve secured a limited batch of Secret Base‘s latest SpongeBob X-Ray DX release! Standing at around 5″ of Japanese soft vinyl, the fully licensed figure comes with the standard “split” paint app in SpongeBob’s classic colors complete with partially visible bright GID green skeletal insert. Coming packedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Secret Base’s SpongeBob X-Ray DX sofubi and mug set at Toy Art Gallery…”
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MAN-E-NEWS// The “Mutant Mickey” resin figure from Wizard Skull…
Brooklyn-based illustrator Wizard Skull is proud to present his latest resin figure, Mutant Mickey! Inspired by the artist’s reoccurring character of the same name, the towering 6.5″ figure was kit-bashed from a pair of vintage Disney Marx figures, recast in resin by our very own Tru:Tek and then hand painted by WS in an authentic pallet ofContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Mutant Mickey” resin figure from Wizard Skull…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Run the Jewels x TMNT” bootleg action figure from Trap Toys…
The guys behind low brow art blog Streets of Beige have just announced the launch of their new bootleg rap toy imprint, Trap Toys! Unofficially kicking things off with their Bernard Rollins collaboration “Action Figure Bronson” at Plastik Schmack back in September, the figure unfortunately received a cease and desist soon after show, leaving the awesome pictured RunContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Run the Jewels x TMNT” bootleg action figure from Trap Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// New Mechawhale figures and custom sets from Deep Fried Figures…
To celebrate the latest chapter in the Mechawhales saga recently going live (check it out in-full below), Hauke Shcheer over at Deep Fried Figures has been hard at work number of new 3D printed additions to the Mechawhale PVC toy line! Featuring new companion figures including the Battle Beast-inspired fan favourite Orca Mechawhale, these have been joinedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// New Mechawhale figures and custom sets from Deep Fried Figures…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The DCon exclusive MOTULOS playset from DeathCat Toys x Nerdone…
DeathCat Toys and Nerdone have just revealed that their collaborative “Nekos in My Pocket” playset will be returning for Designer Con 2014 courtesy of Toy Art Gallery! Featuring the MOTU/Neclos inspired MOTULOS castle in an orange soft vinyl with dark orange and brown sprays, this has once again been joined by a DeathCat keshi companion, coming in a choiceContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The DCon exclusive MOTULOS playset from DeathCat Toys x Nerdone…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Black Bart with Gold Chain custom action figure from Bootleg Bart x Manny X…
Teaming up with famed knock-off catalogers Bootleg Bart, Manny X over at Patrullax is proud to present his latest custom action figure, Black Bart with Gold Chain! Booted directly from the original 1989 Playmates action figure, the 3″ tall piece pays homage to the classic rip-off designs of the 90’s, coming cast in a brown resin, handContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Black Bart with Gold Chain custom action figure from Bootleg Bart x Manny X…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Disarticulators, Disart ToyLabs and Gory Hole NYCC leftover sale…
Having released a number of different exclusives under The Disarticulator, Disart ToyLabs and Gory Hole brands throughout NYCC last week, we’re proud to finally reveal details of the leftover online sale! Featuring a number of figure debuts, limited prototypes and of course, THOSE “MoYF” rings, at least 2 of each of the original line-up haveContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Disarticulators, Disart ToyLabs and Gory Hole NYCC leftover sale…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Slimed” Quackula sofubi from Healeymade…
David Healey over at Healeymade is proud to present the second run of his Quackula sofubi, the “Slimed” edition! Based on the original custom bootleg release – a loving tribute to both Count Duckula and Universal Monsters – the Naoya Ikeda-sculpted figure stands just shy of 7″ tall and comes with a total of 4 points of articulation. ProducedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Slimed” Quackula sofubi from Healeymade…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The NYCC exclusive “Bootleg Black” Bartholio from AshMadeThis x Disart ToyLabs…
Unfortunately missed our in our main reveal late last week, we’re proud to present the final exclusive we’ve brought along to NYCC… the “Bootleg Black” Bartholio from AshMadeThis and Disart ToyLabs! Kit-bashed by our very own Tru:Tek with sculpted elements from NolanJP, the vintage Beavis bandy toy has been recast in hard resin, this time around comingContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The NYCC exclusive “Bootleg Black” Bartholio from AshMadeThis x Disart ToyLabs…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Disney Marx inspired “Blacklight Yellow” Astronocchio from David Bondi…
“This is the story of Astronocchio – The real boy who wanted to be a robot… He sought the wisdom of Krishna, Buddha, and the God of Abraham. They told him to forsake all desire to see the truth. It was revealed: suffering and happiness, love and hate, compassion and cruelty, all manifesting at once in the great catostrophicContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Disney Marx inspired “Blacklight Yellow” Astronocchio from David Bondi…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The custom Utrom/Krang inspired “Oot Keshi” from Plastic Playhouse…
Originally releasing in extremely limited numbers last year, Rick Dries aka PlasticPlayhouse’s awesome “Oot Keshi” figure has returned for one final outing! Based on the brain-like “Utrom” aliens in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles – the most prolific of course being Krang – the originally sculpted figure features an aesthetic similar to Neca’s now cancelled TMNT series, opting for aContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The custom Utrom/Krang inspired “Oot Keshi” from Plastic Playhouse…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Daniel Yu at STGCC…
With SGTCC opening it’s doors tomorrow morning, master toy maker Daniel Yu has just revealed a whole slew of figures that he’ll have up for grabs at booth AA90! To all those lucky enough to be able to attend this weekend, here’s a quick rundown of what you’ll be able to pick up… The Footmen “NeonContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Daniel Yu at STGCC…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Cannibal Fuckface” custom 5.5″ action figure from Kalaka Toys…
With Johnny Ryan’s Prison Pit finally getting its own official Instagram account (here) earlier this week, mad bootleg scientist Matias over at Kalaka Toys has decided to honour the occasion with a custom of the graphic novel-turned-cartoon’s lead protagonist, Cannibal Fuckface! Utilising a classic 5.5″ MOTU-style action figure as a base, the artist has painted the buckContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Cannibal Fuckface” custom 5.5″ action figure from Kalaka Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Medicom Toy’s The Riddler and Harley Quinn for the DC Comics Retro Sofubi Collection…
Having recently debuted their new Marvel line with Spiderman, Medicom Toy have returned to DC Comics this month for the fourth instalment of the ever popular Retro Sofubi Collection, taking on 2 of our favourite Batman foes- the Riddler and Harley Quinn! Once again sculpted by Bear Model in the classic vintage sofubi style, theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Medicom Toy’s The Riddler and Harley Quinn for the DC Comics Retro Sofubi Collection…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Daniel Yu’s “Footmen” resin mini figures revealed…
With STGCC ’14 in just a couple of weeks time, super-sculptor Daniel Yu has started to reveal the line-up of new figures he’ll be unveiling at his booth- starting with the awesome Footmen minis! Riding on the recent TMNT resurgence, Daniel’s latest custom Playmobil figure takes direct inspiration from the 1989 cartoon’s Foot Soldier minions –Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Daniel Yu’s “Footmen” resin mini figures revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Dream Rocket’s Gandye figure in the Monster Kolor store…
Monster Kolor are proud to reveal that they’ve secured a preorder for Dream Rocket’s latest vinyl figure, Gandye! Taken from Dynamic Kikaku/Toei Animation’s classic Devilman anime, the three-eyed monster has been sculpted and hand painted by Dream Rocket’s Yajima-san, standing approximately 12″ tall with an impressive total of 11 different parts. Originally debuting at Wonderfestival lastContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Dream Rocket’s Gandye figure in the Monster Kolor store…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Skinner x Healeymade’s CHORKO online sales announced…
“CHORKO! The most powerful wizard on eternia! Untamed by Skeletor and Too oily for even HE-Man to take hold of.. He lays his pimp talk backwards mind whammy on every living thing on Eternia.. Frankly things just haven’t been the same since the king and the royal folk of the palace woke up with theirContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Skinner x Healeymade’s CHORKO online sales announced…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Mirock Toys’ officially licensed Wanpaku Ōji no Orochi Taiji sofubi and more at Wonderfestival Summer 14…
Originally teased here a couple of weeks back, we can now reveal Mirock Toy‘s officially licensed Wanpaku Ōji no Orochi Taiji sofubi in full! Featuring the classic Japanese animation’s lead protagonists, the Naughty Prince and Tiger, the beautifully sculpted, vintage styled figures have been cast in tan and yellow soft vinyl, coming with meticulous sprays from noneContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Mirock Toys’ officially licensed Wanpaku Ōji no Orochi Taiji sofubi and more at Wonderfestival Summer 14…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Marvel Retro Sofubi Collection “Spiderman” from Medicom Toy…
With the success of the recent DC Retro Sofubi Collection tucked firmly under their (utility) belts, Medicom Toy are proud to reveal that they’ve secured a license with Marvel for a similar ongoing series- kicking things off this month with everybody’s favourite neighbourhood spider, Spiderman! Sculpted by Bear Model, the vintage-style figure stands at a lofty 8.8″Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Marvel Retro Sofubi Collection “Spiderman” from Medicom Toy…”
MAN-E-NEWS// UME Toys’ “Raph in a Box” for the Modified Wool group show…
Richard Page over at UME Toys has just revealed his entry for the upcoming “Modified Wool” group show, proudly Raph in a Box! Taking on Chima Group’s adorable dino sofubi mini with ease, Rich’s TMNT inspired custom is brimming with tiny details, including a beautifully sculpted shell, cleverly redesigned belt/scarf, plus a hand cut, “grease” stainedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// UME Toys’ “Raph in a Box” for the Modified Wool group show…”
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