Ben Spencer of Galaxxor/Nerd City fame has just revealed images of his entry for Killer Bootlegs‘ upcoming ‘Toys Are Us’ group show… presenting the mighty Space Knight Eldrus! Seeing a return of the popular Cyborg Space Barbarian head sculpt, the stunning one-off Galaxxor figure has been cast in resin by Marty ‘Godbeast’ Hansen, coming paintedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Galaxxor’s ‘Space Knight Eldrus’ for the Toys Are Us group show…”
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MAN-E-NEWS// Plaseebo’s ‘Vampire QiQi’ for the Project QiQi 2013 show at ToyConUK…
Bob Conge aka Plaseebo kindly shares details of his latest custom piece, ‘Vampire QiQi’ for the Project QiQi 2013 show… Opting for a minimal approach this time around, Plaseebo has replaced the figure’s original arms with vinyl bat wings, inserted multiple eye inserts into the bubble-like hair, whilst giving the whole piece a stunning MonsterContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Plaseebo’s ‘Vampire QiQi’ for the Project QiQi 2013 show at ToyConUK…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Tru:Tek x Killer Bootlegs ‘Joba the Hurt: Star Flaws Edition’ H.U.S.T.L.E for the Toys Are Us group show…
Whilst our writer and editor Tru:Tek was too late to make the press for Killer Bootlegs‘ upcoming Toys Are Us group show, he did manage to get an impromptu entry sent off this week… Introducing Joba the Hurt: Star Flaws Edition! Taken from the recent H.U.S.T.L.E Artist Series: Wave 1, the Killer Bootlegs kit-bashed/ Tru:TekContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Tru:Tek x Killer Bootlegs ‘Joba the Hurt: Star Flaws Edition’ H.U.S.T.L.E for the Toys Are Us group show…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Mark Ultra’s ‘Space Pope Vs. The Sphinxecutioner’ for the Toys Are Us group show…
After a brief hiatus, The Mark Ultra returns with his latest custom bootleg release, the awesome Space Pope Vs. The Sphinxecutioner! Kit-bashed from a vintage Voltron ‘Hagar the Witch’ figure and the iconic ‘Pyramid Sunshine’ M.U.S.C.L.E, the ingenius piece has been cast in 2 separate colourways; white and pink for the Pope, and a M.U.S.C.L.E styleContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Mark Ultra’s ‘Space Pope Vs. The Sphinxecutioner’ for the Toys Are Us group show…”
MAN-E-NEWS// We Become Monsters’ Brasscoat Dimension Hopper for the ‘Toys Are Us’ group show…
Swiftly following the awesome ‘Ate the Wrong Mushroom’ sculpt we posted last week, Chris Moore of We Become Monsters is proud to present yet another upcoming exhibition piece, this time around for Killer Bootlegs‘ ‘Toys Are Us’ group show… Entitled ‘Brasscoat Dimension Hopper’, the articulated resin figure stands at an impressive 5.5″ tall, coming withContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// We Become Monsters’ Brasscoat Dimension Hopper for the ‘Toys Are Us’ group show…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Mechavirus custom show at Rampage Studios…
Opening it’s doors on Friday, the latest show over at Rampage Studios played host to a huge selection of custom sofubi from the king of mech, Todd Robertson aka Mechavirus… Featuring an extensive selection of pieces from across the kaiju/sofubi scene including Rampage’s UUs, BLObPUS’ Dokugon, Uamou’s Boo, plus new figures from Frenzy, these wereContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Mechavirus custom show at Rampage Studios…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Dubose Art’s Driggs “The Hunter” custom bootleg for the Toys Are Us group show…
Taking a shockingly good stab at his first ever custom bootleg action figure, Jonathan of Dubose Art proudly reveals Driggs “The Hunter”… Created for Killer Bootlegs‘ upcoming “Toy Are Us” group art show at the Rockford Art Deli, the stunning figure has been kit-bashed from a variety of early 90’s ToyBiz X Men figures and anContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Dubose Art’s Driggs “The Hunter” custom bootleg for the Toys Are Us group show…”
MAN-E-NEWS// WeBecomeMonsters’ “Ate the Wrong Mushroom” custom sculpt for GAME ON…
“In a world where flowers can let you spit fireballs, and mushrooms can make you grow instantly or even gain an extra life, eating the wrong mushroom can have terrifying effects…” Chris Moore aka WeBecomeMonsters kindly share details of his latest one-off custom sculpt, “Ate the Wrong Mushroom”… Created for 1AM‘s upcoming GAME ON groupContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// WeBecomeMonsters’ “Ate the Wrong Mushroom” custom sculpt for GAME ON…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Leader’ from Big Trubble x Jamiyla Lowe for ‘A Clear Blazing Fire’…
“The mysterious beast known only as the Leader has a small but devout following. They worship him without question and whisper his secret name under their breath as they go about their daily tasks. What inspires this passionate adoration? The few outsiders that have laid eyes upon the beast report a simultaneous sense of horrorContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Leader’ from Big Trubble x Jamiyla Lowe for ‘A Clear Blazing Fire’…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Star Case “Descent (降臨)” custom for the “Monsters of the Island” group show…
With Clutter’s first ever kaiju and sofubi group show, Monsters from the Island, opening it’s doors over the weekend, we’ve decided to shine a spotlight on one of the remaining pieces available to buy online, Star Case‘s awesome “Descent (降臨)”… Utilising the ever popular Storm Trooper inspired Destro Commander sofubi, the figure has undergone some seriousContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Star Case “Descent (降臨)” custom for the “Monsters of the Island” group show…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Plaseebo’s BFM Mummy and Puppy Night Gamer for the “Monster from the Island” group show…
Bob Conge aka Plaseebo kindly shares with us 2 custom pieces he’s created for Clutter‘s upcoming “Monster of the Island” group show, the BFM (Bloody Fucken Mess) Plaseebo Mummy and Puppy Night Gamer… Cast in a soft vinyl with swirled glass eye inserts, the Tarantino inspired Mummy has been given a vivid neon green/yellow baseContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Plaseebo’s BFM Mummy and Puppy Night Gamer for the “Monster from the Island” group show…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Mechavirus show at Rampage Studios…
Jon over at the newly opened Rampage Studios is proud to present the gallery/shop space’s second art and toy event, the Todd Robertson aka Mechavirus Custom Show! Featuring a number of customs from the kaiju king of mecha, including pieces from RAMPAGE TOYS, Uamou, Blobpus, Frenzy, Pico Pico and Maxtoy Co, the various sofubis will alsoContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Mechavirus show at Rampage Studios…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Evolved” Ugly Unicorn custom from Rampage Toys…
Created as part of OneUp‘s horse-themed ‘Pandemonium’ group show this weekend, Jon over at Rampage Toys is proud to present his latest sofubi custom, the “Evolved” Ugly Unicorn! Looking like a blown up version of Rampage’s recent H.U.S.T.L.E entry, the Ugly Cenicorn, the incredible 4 legged piece has been fashioned from 2 UU sofubis expertlyContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Evolved” Ugly Unicorn custom from Rampage Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Plaseebo’s Moleortise custom for the Art Without Borders Show…
Created as part of the Art Whino Gallery‘s upcoming “Art Without Borders” group show this weekend, Plaseebo kindly shares details of his latest custom piece, the Moleortise mash-up… Standing 5″ high, the figure utilises a heavily altered Munny body, Molezilla head and originally sculpted, shell-studded back piece. Featuring Plaseebo’s signature glass eye inserts and internal motionContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Plaseebo’s Moleortise custom for the Art Without Borders Show…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Rampage Studios online store now open for business!
Following the hugely successful Rampage Studios opening show on Friday, the first batch of leftover stock has hit the online store… coming in the form of our first batch of Disarticulator figures, plus the debut of H.U.S.T.L.E! Featuring extremely limited runs of Higekami, Tiny Terrors from the Deep, KESH-E-FACE, plus a slew of H.U.S.T.L.E capsulesContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Rampage Studios online store now open for business!”
MAN-E-RECAP// The Rampage Studios opening show…
Previewed here on Man-E-Toys all throughout this week, the highly anticipated Rampage Studios debut show opened it’s doors yesterday to a huge crowd of adoring fans. With influential players in the scene such as BLObPUS, Datadub, Uamou, Hints & Spices and Devilrobots rubbing shoulders alongside sofubi and mini figure diehards alike, the great little spaceContinue reading “MAN-E-RECAP// The Rampage Studios opening show…”
MAN-E-PROFILE// “Break Fighters” HIGEKAMI: Master of Beard-Fu from The Disarticulators…
Presenting the third release that we will be unveiling as ‘The Disarticulators‘ at the Rampage Studios opening show on Friday, we bring you HIGEKAMI: Master of Beard-Fu! The first release in an on-going series called “Break Fighters”, a make-believe early 90’s scrolling beat ’em up, the absolutely beautiful 2″ figure has once again been designedContinue reading “MAN-E-PROFILE// “Break Fighters” HIGEKAMI: Master of Beard-Fu from The Disarticulators…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Rampage Studios opening: Full line-up revealed…
With the Rampage Studios debut show opens it’s doors this Friday (January 25th), the man behind the incredible project, Jon Malmstedt, kindly shares with us what exactly will be going down- including that all important roster of artists! Believe us when we say, ANYONE with even a passing interest in either mini figures or sofubiContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Rampage Studios opening: Full line-up revealed…”
MAN-E-PROFILE// The ‘Rampage Exclusive’ Masters of the Bootleg: KESH-E-FACE figure from The Disarticulators…
Continuing the rundown of Disarticulator figures we’ll be unveiling at this week’s Rampage Studios opening, we bring you the piece that has perhaps garnered us the most attention so far… the ‘Rampage Exclusive’ Masters of the Bootleg: KESH-E-FACE! The first Disarticulator release to crossover into the world of H.U.S.T.L.E, the oversized mini figure has been created asContinue reading “MAN-E-PROFILE// The ‘Rampage Exclusive’ Masters of the Bootleg: KESH-E-FACE figure from The Disarticulators…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Fuei Shokai’s Judgement 1 and 2 for the (In)action Figure Show…
Masters of the super-creepy, Fuei Shokai come with 2 suitably shocking entries for tonight’s (In)action Figure Show… Judgement 1: Slenderman and Judgement 2: Slit-mouthed Woman. Consisting of mini dioramas made up of broken glass, shattered lightbulbs, barbed wire, and hanging bones, each screw-top jar comes with either a hand painted Slenderman or Slit-mouthed Woman sofubiContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Fuei Shokai’s Judgement 1 and 2 for the (In)action Figure Show…”
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