Tasked with creating a series of 3 small pieces of art for The Cotton Candy Machine‘s upcoming Tiny Trifecta group show, The Sucklord and L’Amour Supreme have teamed up to create 2 joint efforts, the aptly titled Bootleg Party Packs! Featuring 2 sets of 3 bootlegged figures from the Sucklord (our favourite has to beContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Sucklord x L’Amour Supreme “Bootleg Party Packs” for Tiny Trifecta…”
Category Archives: low brow
MAN-E-NEWS// The B.A.S.T.A.R.D’s Tropical Twin Pack from Triclops…
Following the sell-out success of B.A.S.T.A.R.D’s wave 2, Triclops have been hard at work working on their next release, the provisionally titled Tropical Twin Pack! Due to come in a variety of 80’s inspired sun-drenched hues including an “appleblim” green and “totally tropical” peach, the 2 pack will see the return of our favourite B.A.S.T.A.R.DContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The B.A.S.T.A.R.D’s Tropical Twin Pack from Triclops…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Art-Too resin figure from Killer Bootlegs…
In lieu of Peter “Wheatstraw” Goral opening the new Killer Bootlegs envystore last week, we’ve decided to take a look at one of his older pieces that has since resurfaced. Originally created exclusively for low-brow art blog “Sixty Bones Press“, the R2D2 bootleg comes complete with a glow-in-the-dark “Ghetto Blaster” boombox, and real fat-cap head (PeterContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Art-Too resin figure from Killer Bootlegs…”
MAN-E-NEWS// BIG-MAN Keshi: Wave 1 from Bigman Toys…
Previously featured here a couple of weeks back, Bigman Toys’ Jumbo-Kaggra custom keshi is set to be joined by another 3 figures for the first official wave of BIG-MAN Keshi! Priced at just £5 ($8) per figure, these guys are available in “all the colours of the ‘bow” (opaque only), by hitting Bigman up directly at happyburbridge@googlemail.com.Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// BIG-MAN Keshi: Wave 1 from Bigman Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The carded GID Sharkgut from Killer Bootlegs…
As mentioned in our reveal of the Killer Krayons earlier in the week, Peter over at Killer Bootlegs has been hard at work producing a special variant of the Sharkgut Wayne Gracey bootleg… the carded Glow in the Dark edition! Kit-bashed from a vintage Ree Yees, Bossk, Nien Nunb, and Whiplash from He-man, the marbled GID castContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The carded GID Sharkgut from Killer Bootlegs…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Meatgrinder vs. Half Baked Ham Namakeshi custom bootlegs…
[photos/info- University of M.U.S.C.L.E] As mentioned earlier in the week, we still weren’t sure as to whether Meatgrinder’s sparring buddy, Half Baked Ham, would be making it into our first batch of Nama-Niku x Eric Nilla Namakeshi exclusives… well today we can reveal that our meaty friend has made the cut! To be released alongsideContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Meatgrinder vs. Half Baked Ham Namakeshi custom bootlegs…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Second wave B.A.S.T.A.R.D’s from Triclops Studio now up for grabs…
Debuting at the Kapow Comic Con last weekend, the new wave of B.A.S.T.A.R.D’s from Triclops Studio were an instant success, and whilst most were snapped up, the guys have revealed that a select few are still available to purchase. Featuring the newly created PeeNut Hunter alongside resurrected characters PeeNut, Musclito (sold out), Tommy Tanker, and of course,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Second wave B.A.S.T.A.R.D’s from Triclops Studio now up for grabs…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Smiley Copper” bootleg Banksy figure from 2bitHACK…
Revealed over at Spanky Stokes this weekend comes the latest creation from 2bitHACK, the “Smiley Copper” Banksy bootleg! Taking the infamous street artist’s iconic “Smiley Copper” piece, 2bitHACK has kit-bashed an action figure with a ‘Watchmen’ smiley face and helmet to create a near perfect rendition in toy form! Due to be making its wayContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Smiley Copper” bootleg Banksy figure from 2bitHACK…”
MAN-E-NEWS// America Depress from Ron English x Kidrobot Black…
Teased a couple of weeks back, Ron English‘s collaboration with Kidrobot’s Black off-shoot, “America Depress” has finally been revealed in all its glory. Based on a painting English did way back at the beginning of the financial crisis (check our original post for a look), the monumental 12″ vinyl figure has been limited to justContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// America Depress from Ron English x Kidrobot Black…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Yum Yum London’s winning character set…
After nearly 2 years in the making, Beth and Jonny of Yum Yum London are proud to reveal the five figures that will be making up there first toy release! Originally asking readers of the Yum Yum blog to decide which characters were to be chosen back in 2010, Zombie, Cactus, Hotdog, Popcorn and GrannyContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Yum Yum London’s winning character set…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Fool’s Paradise #6: Earthman teaser…
Slowly churning out the highest quality resins for a dedicated army of fans, Fool’s Paradise are fast becoming one of our favourite production houses in the scene right now. The next piece in their on-going avant-garde 12″ series has just been revealed as Earthman, and gaging from the helmet design teased above, the sixth instalmentContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Fool’s Paradise #6: Earthman teaser…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Mini 10-Doh! Series One from Squid Kids Ink…
Originally previewed back at last month’s Wondercon, Squid Kids Ink are proud to officially announce their first blind-boxed series, Mini 10-Doh! Scaling the much loved 10-Doh! NES styled cartridge down to a dinky 3.5″, the first series is set to feature designs by Andrew Wilson, Doktor A, Jerome Lu, Jesse Hernandez, Kozik, Kwestone, Luke Chueh,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Mini 10-Doh! Series One from Squid Kids Ink…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Toy Lords of Chinatown Episode 3 bootleg figure from the Sucklord…
Revealed a couple of weeks back (here), the Super Sucklord is gearing up for the screening of his latest “Toy Lords of Chinatown” episode this Friday (May 18th) at The Producers Club, and to celebrate he’ll be releasing his latest bootleg creation- the shirt wearing, straw hatted Sucktrooper! No news on edition size or pricing,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Toy Lords of Chinatown Episode 3 bootleg figure from the Sucklord…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Ron English’s “American Depression” for Kidrobot Black…
It’s been a long time since the release of Tara McPherson’s Lilitu figure, so it came with great pleasure to find out that Kidrobot Black‘s latest release, Ron English‘s “American Depression” will be dropping at the end of the month! Fitting the more-art-than-toy brief of Kidrobot‘s super sleek subsidiary, the piece has been adapted fromContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Ron English’s “American Depression” for Kidrobot Black…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Star-Skull Astronaut” from Dum English x Made by Monsters…
Made by Monsters continue their amazing work with Ron English in his first collaboration with RnB singer Chris Brown, the “Star-Skull Astronaut series. Going under the newly formed “Dum English” moniker, the pair have infused low brow, pop culture and art toy for their incredible debut piece. Due to be released as a 10″ figureContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Star-Skull Astronaut” from Dum English x Made by Monsters…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Swanicorn Companions from Daniel Fleres x Dragatomi…
Artist Daniel Fleres is proud to present his first line of figures based on his signature character, the Swanicorn. Created in conjunction with Dragatomi, the 7″ tall horned resin beauties have been hand cast by the gallery, with the initial run of 16 coming with their own one-off designs hand painted by Fleres himself. MakingContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Swanicorn Companions from Daniel Fleres x Dragatomi…”
MAN-E-NEWS// SUCKLORD 43 resin figure from the Sucklord…
Marking his return to LA, the Sucklord has just revealed his next exclusive bootleg joint, the SUCKLORD 43! Yet another tribute/ ripoff of the Vintage Sucklord 66, the suited and booted figure has been limited to just 30 pieces. Available from the Munky King store now, the hand cast resin release will set you back $75Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// SUCKLORD 43 resin figure from the Sucklord…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The 6″ PeeNut MEGA B.A.S.T.A.R.D from Triclops Studio x Unbox Industries…
Originally part of the B.A.S.T.A.R.D (Bootleg Army Stuck Together And Randomly Designed) hand cast resin series that made an appearance at SDCC 2011, Triclops‘ M.U.S.C.L.E inspired PeeNut figure is set to be released by Unbox Industries as an oversized MEGA B.A.S.T.A.R.D! Coming in 3 tasty colourways; classic M.U.S.C.L.E pink, Lagoon blue & Clops purple, the 6″ tallContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The 6″ PeeNut MEGA B.A.S.T.A.R.D from Triclops Studio x Unbox Industries…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Fat Tony ‘Fluorescent Edition’ from Ron English…
Hot off the heals of the recent release (and quick disappearance!) of OG Fat Tony, Ron English has recent revealed the latest colourway to drop, the Fluorescent Edition. Unlike the initial batch’s limit of just 500 pieces worldwide, Fluorescent Tony will be dropping as an open edition at your local art toy emporium sometime soon.Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Fat Tony ‘Fluorescent Edition’ from Ron English…”
MAN-E-NEWS// ‘Bondage’ 10″ Smorkin Labbit from Frank Kozik x Kidrobot…
The first Friday of the month can mean only one thing- Kidrobot release announcements! March sees two awesome toys dropping at your local Kidrobot retailer, the first coming in the form of Frank Kozik’s newly revised 10″ Bondage Smorkin’ Labbit. Sporting a new glossy finish, the Bondage Labbit comes replete with a PVC/metal colar andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// ‘Bondage’ 10″ Smorkin Labbit from Frank Kozik x Kidrobot…”
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