MAN-E-NEWS// Triclops Studio’s HUG B.A.S.T.A.R.D for the 4th Annual HUG Show…

Following teasers posted earlier in the month, the guys over at Triclops Studio are proud to present their entry for the 4th Annual HUG Show at TAG, the HUG B.A.S.T.A.R.D! Kit-bashed from one of our favourite B.A.S.T.A.R.D’s to date, the hideous Eye$cream, the 3″ custom resin figure has been finished in HUG’s signature minimal blackContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Triclops Studio’s HUG B.A.S.T.A.R.D for the 4th Annual HUG Show…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Little Ox’ resin figure from Creo Design x Alto…

Following the recent success of vinyl toys QiQi and Chebaka, Creo Design have been hard at work on yet another exclusive figure, a collaboration with artist Alto (aka Chris Dobson) entitled “Little Ox”… Created to coincide with Alto’s forthcoming exhibition ‘Unfold’ at the Little Ox Gallery in Edinburgh, the 100% Scottish made toy has been sculptedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Little Ox’ resin figure from Creo Design x Alto…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Sucklord convention exclusives now online…

After some minor set backs, The Sucklord is proud to announce that all leftover figure exclusives from both NYCC and Designer Con are now finally available to purchase online! Now unfortunately whilst all of the various booth exclusives are now long since sold out, an extremely limited supply of the Designer Toy Awards’ Sucklord HostContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Sucklord convention exclusives now online…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Blue Sky Edition Death Gnome resin from Menace Inc Studios…

As if preparations for the upcoming 7 Seals resin series weren’t enough (find out more here), Jeff Beck over at Menace Inc Studios has been hard at work on the latest batch of Death Gnomes as well! Cast in a stunning “Blue Sky” clear resin, the impressive 5.5″ tall figures have been limited to justContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Blue Sky Edition Death Gnome resin from Menace Inc Studios…”

MAN-E-NEWS// “The Return of the Zombie Art Project” by Mikie Graham…

In the wake of last year’s massive series of over 60 customised Playmobil figures (check them out on our old blog here), Mikie Graham is back once again with the return of the Zombie Art Project! Comprising of over 30 zombified Playmobil scenes including a fun assortment of affordable single zombies, some more intricate midsize playsets,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// “The Return of the Zombie Art Project” by Mikie Graham…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Stompin’ Ground 1/6 scale customs from Daniel Yu…

The 2nd of 3 pieces we’ll be featuring from Singapore based artist Daniel Yu this week, the Stompin’ Ground custom set were created for a recent retrospective show for the local hardcore band of the same name. Breathtakingly realised in 1/6 scale, the fully articulated figures have been sculpted using Epoxy, each featuring an extensiveContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Stompin’ Ground 1/6 scale customs from Daniel Yu…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Plaseebo Ice Scream Man customs for Día Del Helado Muerto…

Following his monumental “Great White” release featured here last week, Bob Conge aka Plaseebokindly shares details of his trifecta of customs for the upcoming Ice Scream Man Custom show (Día Del Helado Muerto)… Created as 2 companion pieces, “Ice Cream” and “I Scream” feature the standard vinyl ISM meticulously painted in a mixture of spraysContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Plaseebo Ice Scream Man customs for Día Del Helado Muerto…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Halloween specials from Peter Kato…

Following the release of his latest wave of resin figures at NYCC a couple of weeks back (check them out in full here), our good friend Peter Kato is back with a whole slew of Halloween themed goodies! Here’s a quick rundown of what will be hitting the PK store later on today (October 26th)…Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Halloween specials from Peter Kato…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Día Del Helado Muerto: Ice Scream Man Custom Show at the Clutter Gallery Space…

As if winning the “Best Self Produced Toy” award at the recent DTAs wasn’t enough, Ryan Rutherford of Brutherford Industries has teamed up with Clutter to present the very first Ice Scream Man custom show, Día Del Helado Muerto! To be held at the new Beacon, NY Clutter Gallery Space, the exhibition is set to feature customsContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Día Del Helado Muerto: Ice Scream Man Custom Show at the Clutter Gallery Space…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Plaseebo’s Eyezon Tank for the 5th Anniversary Eyezon show…

Bob Conge aka Plaseebo kindly shares details of his piece for the upcoming 5th Anniversary Eyezon show at Double Punch, the jaw-dropping Eyezon Tank! Once again infusing both resin and vinyl mediums, the awesome piece features the beloved Eyezon sat inside Plaseebo’s hand-cast tank design, coming complete with cut out glass eyes and a colour changingContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Plaseebo’s Eyezon Tank for the 5th Anniversary Eyezon show…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The TAG exclusive Forest Monstas from WaoToyz…

Created for the recent Toy Art Gallery 2012 Anniversary Show, Swiss kaiju artist WaoToyz is proud to present the first 2 painted editions of the newly released Forest Monsta, “Clear Pink” and “Creamy Blue”! Cast in a soft japanese vinyl by Lulubell Toys, the 6″ tall beast comes with 4 points of articulation (head, arms andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The TAG exclusive Forest Monstas from WaoToyz…”

MAN-E-NEWS// New customs from Plaseebo for the Phillips Gallery…

Ahead of the opening of his latest exhibition at the Phillips Gallery this weekend, Bob Conge aka Plaseebo kindly shares with us a trio of customs that will be sitting alongside the various new prints and toys on show. First up we have the “Zombie Night Gamer”… one of our favourite takes on the wonderfullyContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// New customs from Plaseebo for the Phillips Gallery…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Bob Conge “Recent Works” at the Phillips Gallery…

“The Toy as Art…” Following the MISFITS reveal last week (find out more here), Bob Conge aka Plaseebo kindly shares details of his latest show of recent works at the Phillips Gallery, NY. Sitting alongside the very first MISFIT release (the Night Gamer Misfit), Conge will also be presenting a whole host of “Toy Shrine”Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Bob Conge “Recent Works” at the Phillips Gallery…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Plaseebo’s “Dave Tank and The Baby Sitter Robot” customs for the GR Biennale 3…

Bob Conge aka Plaseebo kindly shares with us details of his entry for Giant Robot‘s upcoming Biennale 3, Dave Tank and The Baby Sitter Robot! Kit-bashed from Comet Debris x David Horvath’s recent Dave sofubi and a customised resin cast tank, Dave Tank has been sprayed in a variety of Monster Kolors, coming with Plaseebo’s signatureContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Plaseebo’s “Dave Tank and The Baby Sitter Robot” customs for the GR Biennale 3…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Triclops’ Pig Buddha B.A.S.T.A.R.D for TAG’s “One Year On Melrose” show…

As part of Toy Art Gallery‘s “One Year On Melrose” anniversary show, Triclops Studio have produced a super-limited edition of never-before-released B.A.S.T.A.R.D, the Pig Buddha! Originally cut from the original line before production, the spiritual hog has been resurrected in a series of just 3 resin pieces. Hand cast in a glow in the darkContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Triclops’ Pig Buddha B.A.S.T.A.R.D for TAG’s “One Year On Melrose” show…”

MAN-E-NEWS// “The Misfits” custom series from Plaseebo: Nightgamer Misfit…

Bob Conge aka Plaseebo kindly shares details of his latest on-going custom series, the ultra limited “Misfits”… Utilising a brand new body sculpt that has been hand cast in resin (which appears to have the chubby hands of a certain marshmallow man!), Plaseebo plans to release 6 of the 9” figures over the next 12Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// “The Misfits” custom series from Plaseebo: Nightgamer Misfit…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Summers Cauldron” group show at FOE…

The legendary FOE Gallery goes big for their last show before their move to the new Main St location, with the announcement of Summers Cauldron! Featuring three of the contemporary kaiju scene’s finest, Mutant Vinyl Hardcore, Paul Kaiju (pictured) and Elegab alongside local favorite Eric Talbot, expect plenty of illustration, one-offs, mash-ups, short runs and many more surprises… Opening its doors tomorrow (Friday,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Summers Cauldron” group show at FOE…”

MAN-E-NEWS// “It Came From San Diego” mini show at Grasshut…

Bwana Spoons is proud to present Grasshut‘s latest mini  kaiju show, It Came From San Diego! Featuring a whole host of SDCC goodies that Bwana managed to snare at the Con last month, the show will play host to 5 hand paints or customs from some of the scene’s finest, including Gargamel, HealeyMade (Dino Bros previously featured here),PaulContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// “It Came From San Diego” mini show at Grasshut…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Stubs and Lulu resin figures from Jai & Jai x Pretty In Plastic…

The Jai & Jai Gallery is pleased to announce the release of its debut resin art figures, the beautiful Stubbs+Lulu Chow Chows. The first of many proposed collectible art figures to come from the Jai sisters, the 4.5″ tall pieces have been fabricated by art toy visionaries Pretty in Plastic, with each set coming lovinglyContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Stubs and Lulu resin figures from Jai & Jai x Pretty In Plastic…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Plaseebo’s The Son of SUM for “The Toy As Art”…

Created for the upcoming “The Toy As Art” show, Bob Conge aka Plaseebo kindly shares with us his latest custom piece, The Son of SUM! Kit-bashed and sculpted from various found objects, the beautiful one-off figure has been cast in resin, coming complete with vivid Monster Kolor sprays. Due to feature alongside works from theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Plaseebo’s The Son of SUM for “The Toy As Art”…”