The guys over at DKE Toys are proud to reveal another exclusive custom bootleg release they’ll be bringing along to Designer Con 2014 next month, the Caught’n Cody mini figure from Retroband! The third figure in the artist’s GPK inspired line Retroband Kids, the 2″ tall piece has been hand sculpt and cast in resin, comingContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The DCon exclusive Caught’n Cody from Retroband x DKE Toys…”
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MAN-E-NEWS// The “Chewbacca” Star Wars Vintage Sofubi from Medicom Toy…
Medicom Toy return to their officially licensed Star Wars Vintage Sofubi line for the sixth instalment this month, taking on Han Solo’s wookie-in-crime, Chewbacca! Once again sculpted by BearModel, the 1970’s-style figure stands at a lofty 10″ tall, coming complete with articulation in the arms, legs and waist. Packed with a removable bandolier and bowcaster weapon, ChewieContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Chewbacca” Star Wars Vintage Sofubi from Medicom Toy…”
MAN-E-XCLUSIVE// The Disarticulators’ OG “Ooze-It Green” sofubi Oozeball preorder…
Debuting at the Rampage Toys x Tru:Tek NYCC booth in prototype form a couple of weeks back, The Disarticulators are proud to reveal that their sofubi Oozeball will finally be available to preorder this week as part of our HUGE post-NYCC sale! A follow-up to last years hugely popular keshi-ball release, the DA’s Tru:Tek has completely redesignedContinue reading “MAN-E-XCLUSIVE// The Disarticulators’ OG “Ooze-It Green” sofubi Oozeball preorder…”
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 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-XCLUSIVE// The Disarticulators, Disart ToyLabs and Gory Hole at the Rampage x Tru:Tek NYCC booth…
We’ll be winding things down here at Man-E-Toys ahead of our trip to New York for NYCC next week, but before we go, we’ve decided to give you guys the full lowdown of exclusives that our very own Tru:Tek will have on offer at his joint booth (#208) with Rampage Toys at the Tenacious Toys collective.Continue reading “MAN-E-XCLUSIVE// The Disarticulators, Disart ToyLabs and Gory Hole at the Rampage x Tru:Tek NYCC booth…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The KtoKto “Monster Series” sofubi minis…
Having seen instant sellout success at both Wondefestival and yesterday’s Superfetival 66, we’ve decided to shine a little light on the debut line from Japanese artist KtoKto… the awesome Monster Series! Inspired by a mix of both classic monster designs and 80s Japanese horror toys – including the iconic MaBa Zombies – the first wave of figures featuresContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The KtoKto “Monster Series” sofubi minis…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Pearl Grey” Alien sofubi from Super7 x Secret Base…
Debuting at SDCC back in July (here) to huge fan-fare, Super7 are proud to reveal that their officially licensed, vintage-style Alien sofubi will be returning in an all-new colorway this week! A collaboration with none other than Secret Base, the 4.5″ tall figure has been designed and sculpted to look like a classic Poppy sofubi, thisContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Pearl Grey” Alien sofubi from Super7 x Secret Base…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Street Fighter II sofubi from Dune x Capcom…
Originally unveiled in unpainted flesh vinyl at Wonderfestival back in July, the first batch of figures in the officially licensed Street Fighter II Sofubi Series are now finally up for grabs! Created for Japanese retro-lifestyle brand Dune, the first wave of figures consists of 3 different characters from the brawler’s original starting line-up – Ryu, KenContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Street Fighter II sofubi from Dune x Capcom…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Retroband’s Mondo Con exclusive “Slimy Sean” Retroband Kid…
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…”
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// 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// Retroband’s “Slimy Sean” Retroband Kid revealed…
With the SDCC exclusive “Toxic Timmy” going down a storm upon release back in July, Retroband has wasted no time in preparing the second instalment in the new GPK inspired “Retroband Kids” series, proudly presenting Slimy Sean! Pictured here as the very first test pull, the 2″ resin figure is likely to be presented inContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Retroband’s “Slimy Sean” Retroband Kid revealed…”
MAN-E-XCLUSIVE// Gory Hole’s Japanese Stretch Monster “MoYF” ring revealed in full..
Featured right here as a near finished sculpt just last Friday, we can now reveal the second ring in Gory Hole’s upcoming “Monster on Your Finger” series in full! As with all planned rings in the line, this guy has once again been inspired by a famed bootleg monster toy, this time around taking on theContinue reading “MAN-E-XCLUSIVE// Gory Hole’s Japanese Stretch Monster “MoYF” ring revealed in full..”
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-XCLUSIVE// Gory Hole’s Japanese Stretch Monster “MoYF” ring proto revealed..
Hot off the heals of our recent Ooze-It ring reveal from new brand Gory Hole, we can now bring you exclusive details of yet another design in the ongoing “Monster on Your Finger” series! As with all planned rings in the line, this guy has once again been inspired by a famed bootleg monster toy, this timeContinue reading “MAN-E-XCLUSIVE// Gory Hole’s Japanese Stretch Monster “MoYF” ring proto revealed..”
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// The “My Pet Madball” resin figure from Motorbot…
Originally teased here as a near finished sculpt a couple of weeks back, Motorbot‘s “My Pet Madball” resin has just been released in the Meathead store! Based on an illustration the artist created a couple of years back, the cycloptic beastie has been inspired by classic 80’s plush “My Pet Monster”, perfectly realised in 3D asContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “My Pet Madball” resin figure from Motorbot…”
MAN-E-XCLUSIVE// The Disarticulators debut sofubi teased…
WE’RE BACK! Well sort of… Whilst we won’t be resuming our regular news posts until tomorrow, we have decided to exclusively unveil 2 projects that we’ll have on offer at the Rampage Toys x Man-E-Toys NYCC booth- the first of which coming in the form of the Disarticulators‘ debut sofubi! Whilst we won’t be unveilingContinue reading “MAN-E-XCLUSIVE// The Disarticulators debut sofubi teased…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Motorbot’s “My Pet Madball” sculpt revealed…
Motorbot is the latest artist to get in on Madballs’ recent resurgence amongst the indie toy community, proudly presenting his latest creation, the the My Pet Madball! Based on an illustration the artist created a couple of years back, the cycloptic beastie has been inspired by the classic 80’s plush “My Pet Monster”, perfectly realised inContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Motorbot’s “My Pet Madball” sculpt revealed…”
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