Martin Hsu has teamed up with Big Shot Toy Works for the release of the Miya-San resin figure! A loving tribute to Hayao Miyazaki, producer of such classics as Princess Mononoke, My Neighbor Totoro, Spirited Away and Ponyo among many, many others, the digitally sculpted piece retains all of the charm of the films, standing at aroundContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Miya-San limited edition resin figure from Martin Hsu x Big Shot Toy Works…”
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MAN-E-NEWS// The FAKE BARON sofubi from Awesome Toy revealed…
The guys over at Awesome Toy have just unveiled an early sculpt for their debut sofubi, FAKE BARON! Heavily inspired by a collection of Pachi (bootleg) Red Baron menko cards from the 70’s, the awesome figure is already starting to take shape, featuring the iconic ‘bots signature winged ears and riveted belt. With still aContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The FAKE BARON sofubi from Awesome Toy revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Scum Hunter sofubi from Star Case…
Teased here a couple of weeks back, the latest addition to Star Case‘s ever growing Space Convoy series has finally been revealed in full! Inspired by Star Wars’ Boba Fett, “Scum Hunter” features the same loose, bootleg-styled sculpting that we’ve all come to know and love, this time around with a removable mask, droid andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Scum Hunter sofubi from Star Case…”
MAN-E-NEWS// GeekWok: Wave 2 from UME Toys…
With the debut run selling out in a matter of minutes, Richard Page over at UME Toys is proud to present another batch of adorable GeekWoks! Originally conceived in an illustration for a fan, the uber cute character was transformed by Rich into 3D at the tail end of last year, with the hand sculptedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// GeekWok: Wave 2 from UME Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Retroband’s “Motel Hell” custom bootleg for the (In)Action Figure 2 show…
Aaron Moreno over at Retroband has worked his magic on yet another cult 80’s horror classic, transforming Motel Hell’s pig-headed Vincent into a fully fledged action figure! Created for Clutter‘s upcoming (In)Action Figure 2 group show, the stunningly executed piece features a kit-bashed and re-sculpted 3.75″ resin figure, pig mask and chainsaw accessory- all wrapped upContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Retroband’s “Motel Hell” custom bootleg for the (In)Action Figure 2 show…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Shit Wars: Lard Vader Wave 2 from Bombermat Toys…
Bowing to the requests of fans, Matias Bovero over at Bombermat Toys is proud to present a second wave of Shit Wars’ Lard Vader! Kit-bashed and resculpted from a variety of 3.75″ action figures, the rotund Dark Lord has been cast in a jet black resin, this time around coming complete with 2 points ofContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Shit Wars: Lard Vader Wave 2 from Bombermat Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Healeymade’s Quackula sofubi revealed…
It quickly looking like 2014 will be Healeymade’s year, as along with a whole slew of 3.75″ figures planned, the artist will be releasing his latest sofubi… an all-new rendition of Quackula! Based on the original custom bootleg resin, a loving tribute to both Count Duckula and Universal Monsters, the figure has been resculpted by NaoyaContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Healeymade’s Quackula sofubi revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Sam Sushi” Breaking Baddie from Falcon Toys…
Mike Woods over at Falcon Toys has just revealed the latest addition to the ever growing family of Breaking Baddie custom bootlegs, ace pilot treasure hunter Sam Sushi! Traveling the galaxy as a space age Indiana Jones, the adventure seeking ladies man has been kit-bashed from a selection of vintage 3.75″ figures, coming cast in a clear resinContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Sam Sushi” Breaking Baddie from Falcon Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Vinny Tony’s Suck Pizza resin figure from The Sucklord…
Coming fresh out of NY’s finest stonebaked oven, Vinny Tony’s Suck-Pizza is the latest thin and crispy treat to drop from the Sucklord! Offering up an original take on the “Frozen in Carbonite” theme (quite a feat when you consider how much is out there!), poor Solo has been encased in a 5″ resin pizza,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Vinny Tony’s Suck Pizza resin figure from The Sucklord…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Star Case’s Boba Fett inspired sofubi revealed…
The guys over at Star Wars fan site Star Case have just teased their latest sofubi release, this time parodying everyones favourite bounty hunter, Boba Fett! Whilst a full figure reveal is still unavailable, the pictured box graphics would suggest that the first edition is due to come cast in a royal blue soft vinyl,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Star Case’s Boba Fett inspired sofubi revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Toxic Bootleg” Frenzy Barbarian custom from Blurble…
Blurble proudly presents his latest custom sofubi, the “Toxic Bootleg” Frenzy Barabarian! Utilising the standard 6″ Frenzy body with a suitably deformed “Mole” head, the Toxic Avenger inspired piece has been adorned with a number of red/blue sprays, subtle green fades and hand painted detailing. Due to come packed with a custom mop accessory forContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Toxic Bootleg” Frenzy Barbarian custom from Blurble…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Master of Suspense’ Alfred Hitchcock bootleg action figure…
It’s looks like it’s going to be a KILLER Friday this week, as Killer Bootlegs and Hamfx team up with The Adam X for the release of the one and only ‘Master of Suspense’ Alfred Hitchcock bootleg action figure!!! Featuring a digitally sculpted head that’s been masterfully kit-bashed with a vintage Boos Hog body, the chunky 3.75″ action figureContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Master of Suspense’ Alfred Hitchcock bootleg action figure…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Biocop resin action figure from Goodleg Toys…
After the success of their Manborg figure last summer, Goodleg Toys are proud to present their second Astron 6 influenced resin art toy, Biocop! Created in the spirit of Steve Kostanski’s “Bio-Cop” from 2012, a fake trailer about a mutated cop who cannot die and his struggles to stop the latest designer drug(!), the figure hasContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Biocop resin action figure from Goodleg Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// UME Toys’ GeekWok resin figure revealed…
Posted as a near finished sculpt a couple of weeks back, UME Toys‘ adorable GeekWok has just been revealed in full! Based on an illustration recently created by UME’s Richard Page, the 3″ tall figure pays a loving tribute to the furry critters of Endor, coming hand sculpted in the artist’s unmistakable super-deformed style. DeckedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// UME Toys’ GeekWok resin figure revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Lord Ultra resin figure from My Royal Ego…
Continuing his recent onslaught of exquisitely produced resins, Abell Octavan over at My Royal Ego is proud to announce the arrival of an all-new figure, Lord Ultra! A beautifully realised mash-up of the dark lord Darth Vader and iconic tokusatu character Ultraman, the originally sculpted piece stands at around 14″ tall, coming meticulously hand cast andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Lord Ultra resin figure from My Royal Ego…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Shikaruna Studios’ B-Movie Monsters Set at Novelty Haus…
Debuting in Japan earlier in the year, Shikaruna Studios’ B-Movie Monsters Set has finally made an appearance in the West courtesy of Novelty Haus… Consisting of 6 sofubi micros based on the golden age of horror (including our favourite, the Critter!), the figures range from 1.5″-3″ tall, each coming complete with up to 4 points ofContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Shikaruna Studios’ B-Movie Monsters Set at Novelty Haus…”
MAN-E-NEWS// UME Toys’ Geekwok resin figure revealed…
Originally created as a quick sketch for a collector, UME Toys‘ ultra-cute Geekwok character will be making the transition into 3D as a fully fledged resin figure! A loving tribute to the furry critters of Endor, the little guy stands at around 3″ tall, complete with a thick stitched hood, laser cut glasses and someContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// UME Toys’ Geekwok resin figure revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Star Wars Vintage Sofubi Stormtrooper from Medicom Toy…
Marking the third release in their ongoing Star Wars Vintage Sofubi series, Medicom Toy are proud to present the Galactic Empire Army infantry maneuver Storm Trooper! Sculpted by Bear Model with paint direction from Frenzy, the impressive figure stands at around 9.5″ tall, coming with 6 points of articulation and light blaster accessory. Currently up forContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Star Wars Vintage Sofubi Stormtrooper from Medicom Toy…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Silver Shamrock “Final Battle” 2 pack from Retroband…
Following the release of Skeleton, Pumpkin and Witch, Retroband returns to cult horror Halloween 3 for one last release… the Silver Shamrock “Final Battle” 2 pack! Featuring the film’s main protagonist Dr Challis alongside the evil Cochran of the Silver Shamrock Novelties Factory (Bemused?! Check out the film’s plot here), the pair have been kit-bashedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Silver Shamrock “Final Battle” 2 pack from Retroband…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Abell Octovan’s Lord On Board: Pink is the New Black…
Originally debuting almost 2 years ago now, Abell Octovan of My Royal Ego is proud to present the return of Lord On Board… in a “Pink is the New Black” colourway! Standing at around 8″ tall, the self-made resin figure re-imagines the one and only Dark Lord as a skateboarding punk, replete with sneakers, removable deckContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Abell Octovan’s Lord On Board: Pink is the New Black…”
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