Teased here as a finished wax proto earlier in the month, Retroband‘s “Slimy Sean” mini figure has finally been revealed in full! The second instalment in the artist’s GPK-inspired “Retroband Kids” series, the 2″ figure follows a similar cult-horror theme as the first release, Toxic Timmy, this time around parodying Return of the Living Dead’s infamous TarmanContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Retroband’s Mondo Con exclusive “Slimy Sean” Retroband Kid…”
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MAN-E-NEWS// The Toy Tokyo NYCC exclusive “8-Bit” Freddy and Jason ReAction Figures revealed…
The guys over at Toy Tokyo have just revealed 2 of the many exclusives they’ll have on offer at NYCC next month, the “8-bit” Freddy and Jason ReAction figures! Based on the original NECCA 7″ 8-bit figures released last year – which in turn were based on the ill-fated Nightmare on Elm Street and Friday 13thContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Toy Tokyo NYCC exclusive “8-Bit” Freddy and Jason ReAction Figures revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Toast Wars “Darth Bacon” resin figure from Mr Toast x Good For You Toys x Junkfed…
The guys over at Good For You Toys have teamed up with Dan Goodsell of Mr Toast fame for their latest Star Wars-inspired release… the Toast Wars “Darth Bacon” figure! Sculpted and produced in resin by none other than Junkfed, this thick slice of darkside is due to come hand painted and carded on anContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Toast Wars “Darth Bacon” resin figure from Mr Toast x Good For You Toys x Junkfed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Cherokee Spirit” Bird Shaman and Spirit of Yeoda resin figures from Daniel Yu…
Originally dropping alongside a whole host of exclusives at STGCC last week (most of which were extensively covered right here), Daniel Yu is proud to announce that 2 previously unrevealed figures – the “Cherokee Spirit” Bird Shaman and Spirit of Yeoda – will be touching down online this Friday, September 12th at 9pm EST! Here’s the lowdownContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Cherokee Spirit” Bird Shaman and Spirit of Yeoda resin figures from Daniel Yu…”
MAN-E-NEWS// NolanJP x Disart ToyLabs’ “Iceclops” mini figure coming soon…
Originally revealed as a near-finished clay proto way back here in early July, we’re very proud today to be able to reveal that NolanJP‘s second movie themed GPK-style figure, Iceclops, is finally undergoing production courtesy of Tru:Tek over at the Disart ToyLabs! Paying tribute to Ray Harryhausen’s iconic beast from 1958′s The 7th Voyage of Sinbad, the ingenious mash-up of monster andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// NolanJP x Disart ToyLabs’ “Iceclops” mini figure coming soon…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Bushfire” edition Django Uncloned resin action figure from Good For You Toys…
Originally debuting in an SDCC exclusive “Holo Blue” last month, Good For You Toys‘ Django Uncloned has just received its first painted release, the “Bushfire” edition! Mashing up both (you guessed it!) Tarantino’s D’jango and Star Wars, the bounty hunting space cowboy has been kit-bashed from a number of vintage 3.75″ figures, coming cast in an opaqueContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Bushfire” edition Django Uncloned resin action figure from Good For You Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Space Convoy” Lobo R-2 Phase 3 from Star Case…
The guys over at Star Case are proud to reveal that their Lobo R-2 figure has just touched down in the new “Phase 3” colorway! The latest figure in the ongoing Star Wars parody series “Space Convoy” to receive a garage-kit style blank release, the R2-D2 inspired mini has been cast in an unpainted whiteContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Space Convoy” Lobo R-2 Phase 3 from Star Case…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “DarthWok” custom resin figure from UME Toys…
“The ability to destroy a planet is insignificant next to the power of this Geekwok!” Say hello to DarthWok- the cute but oh so evil cousin of UME Toys‘ ever popular GeekWok! Based on the original 3.5″ tall resin figure, this little guy sports a custom sculpted belt and chest plate, light sabre accessory, plusContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “DarthWok” custom resin figure from UME Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Minion Tank” custom mash-up from Plaseebo…
Bob Conge aka Plaseebo has just revealed the latest custom toy to touch down in his store, the adorable Minion Tank! A one of a kind custom mash-up of Max Toy Co‘s soft vinyl Kaiju Tank and a Despicable Me “Phil” Minion figure, the 4.5″ tall piece has been hand sprayed by the artist in a dark teal withContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Minion Tank” custom mash-up from Plaseebo…”
MAN-E-NEWS// MAN-E-NEWS// Godzilla Vinyl Wars: Wave 2 from Medicom Toy…
Continuing their celebration of the first Godzilla film in 10 years, Medicom Toy have once again teamed up with a number of Japan’s leading toy manufacturers for the second wave in their ongoing series, Godzilla Vinyl Wars! Featuring a total of 7 very different designs (clockwise from top left); the Bullmark J-Tale Green Version from M1Go (top),Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// MAN-E-NEWS// Godzilla Vinyl Wars: Wave 2 from Medicom Toy…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Blood Guts Toys one-off “Joker” and “Candy” Shikabane Kaiju on YAJ…
IzuMonster of Blood Guts Toys has just unleashed a pair of his highly sought after Shikabane Kaiju on Yahoo Auctions Japan! Both unique, one-off customs – a Joker homage and a gorgeous pastel-hued Candy version – the Fulci zombie inspired duo stand at around 9.5″ tall with 5 points of articulation, coming complete with theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Blood Guts Toys one-off “Joker” and “Candy” Shikabane Kaiju on YAJ…”
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 SDCC exclusive “Alien” Bootleg from Mishka…
Mishka pay tribute to the late H.R Geiger with their latest SDCC exclusive to be revealed, the “Alien” Bootleg! Produced in a hard white vinyl courtesy of Adfunture, the Lamour Supreme designed figure has been treated to a dirty black rub that perfectly mimics the legendary artist’s aesthetic. Packed with header and backer art fromContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The SDCC exclusive “Alien” Bootleg from Mishka…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Frank Kozik at SDCC 14…
Frank Kozik will be pitching up at his SDCC booth (#5051) this week with a whole host of exclusive toy releases. Focusing largely on soft vinyl this year (with a hint of resin!), we bring you the full rundown of what’ll be up for grabs come opening time tonight… “Matte Black” Dim Bear- The latest figureContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Frank Kozik at SDCC 14…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The SDCC exclusive “Infected” Sucklord mini figures from Scott Wilkowski…
With SDCC finally opening it’s doors later today, the guys over at DKE Toys have just revealed one of the many “special treats” they’ll have up for grabs alongside the previously posted exclusives… the “Infected” Sucklord mini figure from Scott Wilkowski! Originally making it’s debut at the Super Suck Up 2 show last year, the 2″ figureContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The SDCC exclusive “Infected” Sucklord mini figures from Scott Wilkowski…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The SDCC exclusive Alien sofubi mini from Super7 x Secret Base…
Having been teased on Brian Flynn‘s Instagram feed over the past couple of weeks now, we can now unveil arguably the hottest exclusive that’ll be up for grabs at the Super7 SDCC booth later this week… the vintage-style Alien soft vinyl mini! A collaboration with none other than Secret Base, the 4.5″ tall figure has been designed toContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The SDCC exclusive Alien sofubi mini from Super7 x Secret Base…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Alien Egg Chamber “Black Box” edition playset from Super7…
In response to the unexpected outpouring of enthusiasm and support for the recently revealed SDCC exclusive “Alien Egg Chamber” playset, Super7 are proud to announce a special “Black Box” edition for fans of Alien and ReAction Figures everywhere! Featuring the same charcoal base with printed cardboard inserts (albeit housed in ReAction’s standard black packaging), the set will beContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Alien Egg Chamber “Black Box” edition playset from Super7…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Healeymade’s SDCC exclusive Quackula “Hand Painted” edition revealed…
Joining the previously posted CHORKO, Healeymade has just revealed the latest exclusive he’ll be bringing along to SDCC next week, the first hand painted edition of Quackula! Based on the original custom resin release, a loving tribute to both Count Duckula and Universal Monsters, the Naoya Ikeda-sculpted figure stands just shy of 7″ tall and comesContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Healeymade’s SDCC exclusive Quackula “Hand Painted” edition revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Wanpaku Ōji no Orochi Taiji’s Naughty Prince and Tiger from Mirock Toy…
Mirock Toy have secured the license to yet another classic Japanese animation, taking on Wanpaku Ōji no Orochi Taiji‘s Naughty Prince and Tiger in sofubi form! Pictured here as near-finished protos, the wonderfully sculpted figures are likely to be making a limited appearance at Wonderfestival on July 27th as part of the event’s strict one dayContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Wanpaku Ōji no Orochi Taiji’s Naughty Prince and Tiger from Mirock Toy…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The SDCC exclusive 3.75″ scale AD-AT from Bill McMullen…
Coming with what has got to be their biggest SDCC exclusive yet (in physical size at least!), DKE Toys have teamed up with artist Bill McMullen for a super-sized 3.75″ scaled version of his iconic art toy, the AD-AT! Coming in at a staggering 2 foot tall, the ingenious mash-up of Hoth’s AT-AT walker andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The SDCC exclusive 3.75″ scale AD-AT from Bill McMullen…”
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