MAN-E-UPDATE// WIP packaging for the ‘Ed Skworm Vs. Min-E-Face 2 pack…

As I am sure all of our regular readers are aware, we’ve been working on the ‘Ed Skworm Vs. Min-E-Face M.U.S.C.L.E 2 pack for quite some time now, and whilst it’s been a bummer that the release date has slipped further and further, the extra time has given us the chance to go to townContinue reading “MAN-E-UPDATE// WIP packaging for the ‘Ed Skworm Vs. Min-E-Face 2 pack…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “CrapZombies” SDCC exclusive CrappyCat set…

Hot off the heels of the recent “Oh Schnapps” Poison Plum drop, Vanbeater and DKE Toys are pleased to reveal that the next CrappyCat 2 pack will be the SDCC exclusive CrapZombies! Limited to 100 sets that will only be available to attendees of the con, the zombified CrappyCat and FlunkMonkey will be available forContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “CrapZombies” SDCC exclusive CrappyCat set…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Tenacious Toys exclusive Lopsy from Cash Cannon…

Fresh from the debut of Fire Lopsy last week, Cash Cannon is proud to reveal that the latest edition, a Tenacious Toys exclusive no less, that will be hitting the store this Tuesday June 12th! Coming cast in the signature Tenacious Toys clear blue resin, the adorable figure stands at 2.5″ tall. No news on editionContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Tenacious Toys exclusive Lopsy from Cash Cannon…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Josh Herbolsheimer x Medicom Fungus Amungus “Earth Wolf” Rotofugi exclusive…

Coinciding with his latest solo show entitled “Fungus Amungus“, San Francisco based artist Josh Herbolsheimer will be releasing the Rotofugi exclusive Earth Wolf sofubi. Translating Josh’s signature mis-matched aesthetic and dark kaiju style perfectly, the disturbing vinyl figure stands at a monstrous 10″ tall. Cast in brown/dark brown vinyl, with grey sprays and tan, green, red andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Josh Herbolsheimer x Medicom Fungus Amungus “Earth Wolf” Rotofugi exclusive…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The exclusive Minty Fresh Uamou from Ayako Takagi…

Taking a quick look over at Minty Fresh this morning, we found an awesome exclusive that had gone under our radar… the Minty Fresh Uamous from Ayako Takagi! Standing at 3″ tall, the clear rotocast vinyl piece comes filled with fake mint leaves and is available in either Regular and Happy editions. Priced at just €27,50Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The exclusive Minty Fresh Uamou from Ayako Takagi…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Super Rare M.U.S.C.L.E. Can from Nama-Niku and Eric Nilla…

[Photos from the University of M.U.S.C.L.E] As mentioned in our feature yesterday (read more here), we will be delving into the world of both M.U.S.C.L.E and Kinnikuman a lot more as we ready our ‘Ed Skworm vs. Min-E-Face release, with no better place to start than Nama-Niku and Eric Nilla’s awesome Super Rare M.U.S.C.L.E Can.Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Super Rare M.U.S.C.L.E. Can from Nama-Niku and Eric Nilla…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Grim Creeper resin figures from Tim Stephson…

Customiser and upstart toy designer Tim Stephson exclusively shares with us his debut resin drop, the absolutely stunning Grim Creepers! Standing at around 4″ tall, the hand sculpt, cast and painted figures are due to come in an initial run of just 12 pieces across 4 unique colourways; Judgement Day, Flame, Aqua and the heavilyContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Grim Creeper resin figures from Tim Stephson…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Burger Bunny from JLED x The Loyal Subjects for Kidrobot…

Missed the first edition of the beautiful wooden Burger Bunny? Then you’ll be glad to know that Joe Ledbetter and The Loyal Subjects will be teaming up once again for a very special Kidrobot exclusive edition! Coming in a darker shade of brown, and we assume, with a new selection of removable burger ingredients, the stunning wooden figure will be availableContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Burger Bunny from JLED x The Loyal Subjects for Kidrobot…”

MAN-E-NEWS// UPDATE: ‘Ed Skworm vs. Min-E-Face test pull shot #2…

As you may remember, we have been working on a couple of resin releases over the last few months, with our first M.U.S.C.L.E bootleg 2 pack, ‘Ed Skworm vs. Min-E-Face, finally nearing completion (find out more about their progress here and here). Today we reveal the latest colour-test pull shot from Steve Patt over at Papagrim Toys-Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// UPDATE: ‘Ed Skworm vs. Min-E-Face test pull shot #2…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The new “Metal Fusion” Yellow and Silver Turtle Tetsujins from Peter Kato x myplasticheart…

Fresh from last week’s “Remember the Cherry Blossoms” resin series, the ever busy Peter Kato is gearing up for his latest collaboration with myplasticheart, the new “Metal Fusion” Turtle Tetsujins! As a way of saying thanks for their tremendous support with the Hinomaru Turtle Tetsujin project (read more here), Peter has created not one, but two exclusiveContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The new “Metal Fusion” Yellow and Silver Turtle Tetsujins from Peter Kato x myplasticheart…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Snybora “Mud Puddle” edition from Chris Ryniak x Rotofugi x Squibbles Ink…

“April showers may mean May flowers, but to us the real joy of April is the chance to stomp and splash in the inevitable mud puddles…that’s where the real fun is!” Swiftly following last month’s “Year of the Dragon” colourway, Chris Ryniak has once again teamed up with Rotofugi for the latest Snybora release, theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Snybora “Mud Puddle” edition from Chris Ryniak x Rotofugi x Squibbles Ink…”

MAN-E-FEATURE// ‘Ed Skworm vs. Min-E-Face: Our debut resin mini figures coming soon!!!

[Above, ‘Ed Skworm & Min-E-Face WIP protos] After several months on the drawing board, we can finally reveal to you the first of 2 incoming resin toy drops from us here at MAN-E-TOYS! Inspired by a love of classic 80’s toys and cartoons, our debut release will be coming in the form of a customContinue reading “MAN-E-FEATURE// ‘Ed Skworm vs. Min-E-Face: Our debut resin mini figures coming soon!!!”

MAN-E-FEATURE// An interview with Nibbler creator The Tarantulas…

Creators of the Nibbler, one of the art toy community’s most highly desired figures, The Tarantulas are about to celebrate their fifth year in the scene. Working with the likes of Onell Design, Real x Head, Triclops Studio and more recently A Little Stranger, The Tarantulas’ ever elusive Nibbler has taken on a number ofContinue reading “MAN-E-FEATURE// An interview with Nibbler creator The Tarantulas…”

MAN-E-FEATURE// Ted Terranova talks Quad Stugs and the future of Rivet Wars…

Released at the beginning of last month to the delight of a loyal legion of Rivet Wars fans, Ted Terranova’s Quad Stug took the war torn world  of the Allies and Blights to a whole new level. The first in the series to feature multiple parts, the beautifully detailed resin figure was painstakingly designed, handContinue reading “MAN-E-FEATURE// Ted Terranova talks Quad Stugs and the future of Rivet Wars…”

MAN-E-NEWS// We Become Monsters one-off creations for Tenacious Toys (Updated)…

Benny over at Tenacious Toys posted a rather tantalising image of a whole host of ‘Tenacious blue’ goodies from We Become Monsters on Friday- leaving us to assume that the awesome array of exclusives will be hitting the Tenacious store soon! Featuring a bagged and headed WBM skull, Slab and Mini Skelechub, expect to see theseContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// We Become Monsters one-off creations for Tenacious Toys (Updated)…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Spongebob Squarepants X-Ray DX from Secret Base x Nickelodeon x TAG…

Revealed here a few weeks back, the highly anticipated Nickelodeon x Secret Base collaboration will finally be making its debut in the western hemisphere this week in the form of the Toy Art Gallery exclusive, Spongebob X-Ray DX. Available in the TAG store from tomorrow (March 16th), the 5″ tall soft vinyl figure features aContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Spongebob Squarepants X-Ray DX from Secret Base x Nickelodeon x TAG…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Mutation X51Z resin figure from 11 year old JAMS x Tenacious Toys…

Recently revealed on Tenacious Toys‘ Instagram comes the latest creation from 11 year old art toy prodigy Jacob Siegelbaum aka JAMS, the Mutation X51Z resin figure. As with his debut ‘Dropping Jaw’ release (featured here), the mini is set for an exclusive release through Tenacious Toys, only this time around cast in the standard TT solid blue.Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Mutation X51Z resin figure from 11 year old JAMS x Tenacious Toys…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Exclusive “Dr. Morkenstein” Mork colourway from Art Attack Toys x MAD x Pobber Toys…

MAD and Pobber Toys have revealed the latest addition to the Mork family, the Art Attack Toys exclusive ‘Dr Morkenstein’. Featuring a sleek black and white colour scheme with gloss detailing, the vinyl figure comes with the words ‘Danger’ and ‘Beware’ emblazoned on his gloves and make-shift helmet. Limited to just 50 pieces, Dr MorkensteinContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Exclusive “Dr. Morkenstein” Mork colourway from Art Attack Toys x MAD x Pobber Toys…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Uncle Argh ‘Noir’ Mini Qee Kickstarter project from Tenacious Toys x Scott Tolleson…

In a novel use of Kickstarter, Tenacious Toys have teamed up with Scott Tolleson and Toy2R for their first project on the site- to help fund an exclusive ‘Noir’ edition of Tolleson’s Uncle Argh! Coming in a grayscale colour scheme, a stark contrast to the OG’s vibrant greens and oranges, Uncle Argh ‘Noir’ will beContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Uncle Argh ‘Noir’ Mini Qee Kickstarter project from Tenacious Toys x Scott Tolleson…”