MAN-E-NEWS// The Suckadelic x Phillips de Pury auction and action figure…

The Philips de Pury auction house is pimping out a huge selection of the finest Suckadelic wears in their latest art auction, Under the Influence. Featuring a staggering 78 pieces, the lot includes 70 resin bootleg figurines, two vinyl figurines, full printed cardboard backing and plastic packaging, four photographs, and two printed catalogues. Anyone lucky enoughContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Suckadelic x Phillips de Pury auction and action figure…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Shawnimals’ Ninja of the Month: Galaxy Ninja…

Signifying the beginning of another month (already?!), Shawnimals proudly presents the third NOTM (Ninja of the Month) of 2012 in the form of Galaxy Ninja. Measuring in at 7″ x 7″, the star-dashed plush comes with a signed and numbered tag, sticker and button. Limited to just 100 pieces, Galaxy Ninja will be available exclusivelyContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Shawnimals’ Ninja of the Month: Galaxy Ninja…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Tolly’ Cavey from A Little Stranger x Scott Tolleson…

After a number of teaser images over the past week, Holly aka A Little Stranger and Scott Tolleson have finally revealed their collaboration for Wondercon 2012 in full, in the form of the ‘Tolly’ Cavey! A combination of Scott’s last name and A Little Stranger’s first (Tolleson and Holly), Tolly comes replete with brown corduroyContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Tolly’ Cavey from A Little Stranger x Scott Tolleson…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The MAN-E-TOYS custom Pembelton Stranglefoot from UME Toys…

As featured here last Thursday, Rich over at UME Toys has decided to shun a general release for his long awaited Pembelton Stranglefoot figure in favour of a much more personal route- offering up one-of-a-kind customs to anyone looking to take the plunge in purchasing the beautiful resin toy. We wasted no time in requestingContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The MAN-E-TOYS custom Pembelton Stranglefoot from UME Toys…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Pembleton Stranglefoot ‘Noir’ from UME Toys…

Rich over at UME Toys has revealed the first finished Pembleton Stranglefoot in his initial ‘Noir’ colourway. Standing at around 4″ tall, the hand sculpt and cast resin figure should be making it’s way over to the UME store in both painted and blank forms sometime soon. Stay tuned for an interview with the manContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Pembleton Stranglefoot ‘Noir’ from UME Toys…”

MAN-E-REVEAL// The MOTU [ALT] ETERNIA custom series from Adam Pratt x MAN-E-TOYS…

We mentioned at the weekend that we would be announcing a massive new custom project from artist Adam Pratt (featuring a little helping hand from MAN-E-TOYS!), so without further ado, we pass you over to the man himself to explain a little more about what to expect in the coming months. To all you MOTUContinue reading “MAN-E-REVEAL// The MOTU [ALT] ETERNIA custom series from Adam Pratt x MAN-E-TOYS…”

MAN-E-NEWS// ‘Lord On Board’ custom resin figure from Abell Octovan…

‘Lord On Board’ is the latest custom toy creation from Indonesian toy maker, Abell Octovan. Standing at around 8″ tall, the self-made resin figure re-imagines the one and only Dark Lord as a skateboarding punk, replete with golden helmet, sneakers and deck, beautifully off set by solid black low slung shorts and open shirt. UnfortunatelyContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// ‘Lord On Board’ custom resin figure from Abell Octovan…”

MAN-E-NEWS// 60th Anniversary toy releases from MAD magazine…

Coinciding with the celebration of Mad Magazine’s 60th Anniversary comes the return of legendary deadly duo, Spy vs Spy. First seen at the Spy vs Spy group custom show last year, the 9″ tall vinyl figures are available to purchase through DC Direct now, priced at $49.95 plus shipping for the pair. The monochromatic mayhemContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// 60th Anniversary toy releases from MAD magazine…”

Tiger and Cow ‘stache Labbit plushes from Frank Kozik x Kidrobot…

Set to drop February 9th at all Kidrobot retailers, the Tiger and Cow ‘stache Labbit plushes are the latest additions to Frank Kozik’s massive line. Both Tiger and Cow editions come in 7″ and 14″ sizes, retailing at $17.95 and $39.95 respectively. Tiger ‘stache Labbit- Cuddly and dangerous, the Tiger Labbit (aka Labittus Tigrus Rotundii) is the ferociouslyContinue reading “Tiger and Cow ‘stache Labbit plushes from Frank Kozik x Kidrobot…”

America’s Back: Obama x Hulk sculpt from Ron English…

Recently revealed over at Clutter Magazine, America’s Back is the latest sculpture to come from Ron English. Coinciding with the release of his latest song (lyrics below) of the same name, there is no news as to wether the Obama x Hulk sculpt will ever make it to production- we’re keeping fingers and toes crossed,Continue reading “America’s Back: Obama x Hulk sculpt from Ron English…”

Johnny Cupcakes lecture and pop-up shop at Fresh Cafe x Loft in Space…

This Saturday (January 21st), 7pm, sees Johnny Cupcakes touching down in Hawaii for the latest in his lecture series, at the Fresh Cafe x Loft in Space. Alongside the lecture and q&a, Johnny will also be hosting a pop-up shop at the venue featuring his latest vinyl toys and accessories, plus the release of the exclusiveContinue reading “Johnny Cupcakes lecture and pop-up shop at Fresh Cafe x Loft in Space…”

MCA’s Qee-Zilla Kid 5″ Mini Qee from Toy2R…

Showing no signs of stopping their onslaught of releases this year, Toy2R’s latest collaboration with EVIL artist MCA has just been announced in the form of the Qeezilla Kid. Joining Toy2R’s extensive range of 5″ Mini Qee’s, the figure is set to come with custom sculpt tail and Zilla hood, in a selection of as-yet-unannouncedContinue reading “MCA’s Qee-Zilla Kid 5″ Mini Qee from Toy2R…”

KillKidds Fat Tony vinyl toy from Ron English…

Revealed through Clutter Magazine’s twitter feed last week, Fat Tony is the lastest Popaganda figure from the legendary Ron English. First appearing last October on counterfeit cereal packets English had placed around two grocery stores, the morbidly obese Tony the Tiger (Fat Tony) sat alongside a bloated Sam Toucan and drug addicted Dig-em to raiseContinue reading “KillKidds Fat Tony vinyl toy from Ron English…”

UPDATED// W.I.P Keyth resin toy from Tesselate…

Hot off of the back of his first toy release of 2012 (the latest batch of Keyeyes Yo, pictured below), UK based artist Tesselate has just revealed some work-in-progress shots of his latest resin creation, entitled Keyth. Expanding on his signature keyboard theme, Tesselate is currently in the process of refining the sculpt, so information onContinue reading “UPDATED// W.I.P Keyth resin toy from Tesselate…”

Starburst Clan Zou-chan toy reveal from Rampage Toys…

Revealed this morning on Jon Malmstedt’s twitter feed, Starburst Clan Zou-chan is the latest toy collaboration with Kikkake to drop from Rampage Toys. Pricing and edition size on the multi-hued animals (is that a bear chase?) are still to be confirmed, but release has been set for this Friday (January 20th) at Rampage’s store. Check out theContinue reading “Starburst Clan Zou-chan toy reveal from Rampage Toys…”

A week in toys…

Welcome to our second weekly round-up of the art toy scene! In our endeavour to search for exclusive content for the site, we regrettably miss a lot of the art toy industry’s biggest stories throughout the week. To combat this, we’ve decided to create a new weekly feature that helps sum up some of the mostContinue reading “A week in toys…”

Shaun of the Dead Lego concept by Yatkuu on Cuusoo…

If we hole up, I wanna be somewhere familiar, I wanna know where the exits are, and I wanna be allowed to smoke! -Shaun Whilst sifting through the many brilliant Lego concepts on Cuusoo, we stumbled upon the latest project by Yatkuu- a startlingly accurate diorama of the Winchester pub from Shaun of the Dead!Continue reading “Shaun of the Dead Lego concept by Yatkuu on Cuusoo…”

The “Ice Scream Man” by Brutherford Industries…

Ryan over at Brutherford Industries has been gearing up for the release of the company’s first art toy, the Ice Scream Man. The self-designed and manufactured ice cream skull will initially come in four different colourways; Strawberry, Mint and Chocolate, limited to 125 pieces and retailing for around $75, with the open edition Vanilla set forContinue reading “The “Ice Scream Man” by Brutherford Industries…”

January releases and new teaser from Super7…

The usually barron January is set to be a costly month for Super7 collectors this year, with not one, but five new releases over the coming weeks. Out today (January 12th) at Noon PST, the first to figures come in the form of “Early Morning” Garuru (Itokin Park) and “Sunburnt Yellow” Prick (Brian Flynn), bothContinue reading “January releases and new teaser from Super7…”

New Keyeyes YO! resin figures from Tesselate…

One of the UK’s longest serving art toy designers, the ever busy Tesselate, is set to drop the latest additions in the long running Keyeyes YO! figures on his store tomorrow (Friday January 13th), at 7pm UK GMT. Standing at around 2.5″, the 14 individually coloured, hand made resin figures have been priced at a very reasonableContinue reading “New Keyeyes YO! resin figures from Tesselate…”