With Johnny Ryan’s Prison Pit finally getting its own official Instagram account (here) earlier this week, mad bootleg scientist Matias over at Kalaka Toys has decided to honour the occasion with a custom of the graphic novel-turned-cartoon’s lead protagonist, Cannibal Fuckface! Utilising a classic 5.5″ MOTU-style action figure as a base, the artist has painted the buckContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Cannibal Fuckface” custom 5.5″ action figure from Kalaka Toys…”
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MAN-E-NEWS// The “Harvest Moon” Mother resin figure from Skinner x Healeymade…
Unstoppable duo Skinner and Healeymade have teamed up once again for the release of their latest resin figure, the “Harvest Moon” Mother! Originally making it’s debut at NYCC last year in an all-black colorway, the impressive 9″ piece has been cast up by Healeymade in a clear yellow resin this time around, coming with minimal black, whiteContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Harvest Moon” Mother resin figure from Skinner x Healeymade…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Toy Art Gallery’s “Death Rides Again” group show now online…
Having opened it’s doors during our brief break over the weekend, the leftovers from Toy Art Gallery‘s “Death Rides Again” group show are now available online! Featuring a plethora of awesome paintings, drawings and sculpture from trio Lurk, Double Parlour and Mike Egan, highlights include a number of one-off custom Bones “With Wings” mash-ups, plus the debutContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Toy Art Gallery’s “Death Rides Again” group show now online…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Ron English’s “Status Factory” at Toy Art Gallery…
Pop Surrealist Art legend Ron English will be heading to Toy Art Gallery for a special one-day only toy release and book signing this Sunday, July 13th! On hand at the Melrose gallery location from 2-4pm, Ron will be unveiling his latest collaborative toy projects with the gallery, Modzilla and the Urban Bigfoot, as well as signing hisContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Ron English’s “Status Factory” at Toy Art Gallery…”
MAN-E-XCLUSIVE// The Strange Kids Club x Disart ToyLabs SKC store exclusive “Strange Kid” Screwball revealed…
Revealed here as a finished digital sculpt just a couple of weeks back, we’re very proud to reveal that the first collaborative release between Strange Kids Club and the Disart ToyLabs, the “Strange Kid” Screwball, will finally be making its debut later this week! Based on an illustration by legendary toy designer James Groman‘s for SKC’s ongoing Circle Jerks stickerContinue reading “MAN-E-XCLUSIVE// The Strange Kids Club x Disart ToyLabs SKC store exclusive “Strange Kid” Screwball revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Healeymade x Twerps “Hell” Grhoul auction announced…
Healeymade has teamed up with Mishka‘s Greg Rivera aka Twerps for a decidedly hellish Grhoul release! Limited to an edition of just 2 pieces, the hugely popular 3.75″ figure has been cast by Healey in a satanic red resin, coming with super-tight black and silver factory-style paint app. Packed in a plastic clamshell with a one-off,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Healeymade x Twerps “Hell” Grhoul auction announced…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The ScarecrowOven x Scumbags and Superstars “Skull Chief” sets…
Teaming up with maniacal wizard ScarecrowOven, the guys over at Scumbags & Superstars come with their latest micro run of “Skull Chief” sofubi. Limited to an edition of 6 hand painted figures, the soft vinyl mascot is joined by a tee featuring the Chief in ScarecrowOven’s classic style, alongside a limited 4″x6″ postcard print and stickers. PricedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The ScarecrowOven x Scumbags and Superstars “Skull Chief” sets…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Nerd City at C2E2…
Nerd City is set to celebrate the true spirit of indie toys and art this weekend at C2E2 (April 25–27th in Chicago), with their booth (#750) in The Block playing host to a huge collection of special guest artists, including The Godbeast, ManOrMonster? Studios, Alexis Ziritt, Ben Spencer, True Cast Studio, Fantastic Plastic Toys, Battle Babies, The Mark Ultra, Toyfinity,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Nerd City at C2E2…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The SNAKE EYES resin action figure from Alex Pardee x Retroband…
Originally pairing up for the release of Bunnywith Vintage Packaging back in October of last year, dream team Alex Pardee and Aaron Moreno of Retroband are proud to present their latest resin action figure in all it’s slithery glory… SNAKE EYES! Based on Pardee’s original recurring character of the same name, the jaw dropping GI JoeContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The SNAKE EYES resin action figure from Alex Pardee x Retroband…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Micfits resin logo keychains from Chamucos Studio…
Efra Sanchez over at Chamucos Studio is proud to reveal that the ongoing Micfits Social Club has finally entered the world of 3D with the release of a resin logo keychain! Depicting the club’s hilarious Disney/Misfits mash-up figurehead, the 2.75″ tall piece has been digitally sculpted, coming cast in a solid black resin with fittedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Micfits resin logo keychains from Chamucos Studio…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Michael Skattum x Monster Worship’s first painted Slimebat run…
Teased here a couple of week back, Monster Worship has just revealed that the first painted run of Michael Skattum‘s Slime Bat will be going on sale in-store this Friday, March 7th at 9pm EST! Produced by Monster Worship, the 6″ tall, 2 part figure has been cast in a bright yellow soft vinyl this time around, withContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Michael Skattum x Monster Worship’s first painted Slimebat run…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Wizard Skull’s “Buff Slimer” figure teased…
Following the success of his “Sexy Ronald” collaboration with the Sucklord early last year, NYC based artist Wizard Skull has just revealed that he will be unleashing an all-new toy soon, proudly presenting Buff Slimer! Details on the release are still pretty thin on the ground at the moment, but it appears that the figureContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Wizard Skull’s “Buff Slimer” figure teased…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Atomic Uchuujin “Crystallized Corpuscle” watch buttons revealed…
Promised to you guys at the beginning of last week, we can now finally reveal the companion piece to the Disarticulators‘ latest figure Atomic Uchuujin… the “Crystallized Corpuscle” watch buttons! Closely based on the human blood draining watches found in the banned Ultra7 episode “From A Planet With Love” (the very same that influenced AU’sContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Atomic Uchuujin “Crystallized Corpuscle” watch buttons revealed…”
MAN-E-UPDATE// The Walking Bread mini figure from Zombie Years x Creature Entertainment…
Teased here back in January, Juan Navarro over at The Zombie Years is proud to reveal that his very first resin mini figure, The Walking Bread, is now available to purchase! Based on a t-shirt design created by Navarro a while back (check it out here), the 3″ bootleg toy has been sculpted and produced by Creature Entertainment’s Al and ReneContinue reading “MAN-E-UPDATE// The Walking Bread mini figure from Zombie Years x Creature Entertainment…”
MAN-E-NEWS// War on Prehis’ Multi Drone resin action figure from Goodleg Toys…
“Beast, machine and man have fused to perfection in this latest creation of Prehistorian warfare. The six armed abomination can fight with the precision of a robot, the ferocity of an animal, and the ingenuity of man. Because of it’s fast turning arm prothesis and it’s shrieking buzz saw chest, the Multi Drone is also knownContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// War on Prehis’ Multi Drone resin action figure from Goodleg Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// New works at St Marks Comics from Lamour Supreme x Sucklord…
Lamour Supreme and the Sucklord have just announced that they will be invading St Marks Comics, NY, next Saturday, February 1st with a whole heap of new toys and original art. Whilst most of the work is still to be revealed, we have been able to catch a glimpse at one collaborative figure in particular,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// New works at St Marks Comics from Lamour Supreme x Sucklord…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Velocitron’s official Hino Hideshi sofubi for Wondefestival…
Ricky Wilson aka Velocitron has just revealed that he’ll be returning to Wonderfestival next month with not one, not two, but three official Hino Hideshi figures! Due to be going on sale under the same one day license as before, Ricky will be resurrecting Hell Girl (Baby) for a special reissue alongside two all-new sculptsContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Velocitron’s official Hino Hideshi sofubi for Wondefestival…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Jeff Lamm’s Giant Monsters, Total Combat! solo show at Rivat Gallery…
Continuing his unstoppable run of art shows this year, Jeff Lamm has revealed he’ll be invading the Rivet Gallery this Saturday, December 7th for his latest solo exhibition, Giant Monsters, Total Combat! Set to feature a number of original illustrations, silkscreen prints, canvas prints, and digital prints, plus the arrival of the much requested “Muscle Flesh”Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Jeff Lamm’s Giant Monsters, Total Combat! solo show at Rivat Gallery…”
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 MVH x Farron Loathing “Berserker” print/toy set announced…
It’s been close to a year since we first laid eyes on Mutant Vinyl Hardcore‘s finished Berserker sculpt, so it came with great pleasure today to find that the breathtaking tribute to Lord Humungous will finally see the light of day early next year! Revealed as a print/toy collaboration with singer/illustrator Farron Loathing from the Lightning Swords ofContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The MVH x Farron Loathing “Berserker” print/toy set announced…”
