With Zectron‘s highly anticipated “Critters inspired” mini figures: Wave 2 hitting both the Man-E-Toys and Bigmantoys stores later on today (find out more here), we thought we’d share a few pics of the many different designs that will be on offer… Available in either bind-bagged neon, blind-bagged marbled and the standard flesh tone, these rubberContinue reading “MAN-E-UPDATE// Zectron’s “Critters inspired” mini figures out today!”
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MAN-E-UPDATE// The Nama-Niku x Eric Nilla MAN-E-TOYS exclusive colourways revealed…
In celebration of our upcoming H.U.S.T.L.E 2-pack, ‘Ed Skworm Vs. Min-E-Face (yes, they’re still coming- more info next week), we’ve been lucky enough to team up with the mighty Eric Nilla and Tyler of Nama-Niku for a whole bunch of exclusive MAN-E-TOYS colourways! Featuring a plethora of Nama Nilla favourites including the Super Rare M.U.S.C.L.EContinue reading “MAN-E-UPDATE// The Nama-Niku x Eric Nilla MAN-E-TOYS exclusive colourways revealed…”
MAN-E-EXCLUSIVE// Dita the Cat from UME Toys x MAN-E-TOYS…
Our second exclusive in two days! Yes, we are proud to reveal a very special project that we will be working on soon alongside Rich of UME Toys, the absolutely adorable Dita the Cat! A loving tribute to the UME clan’s queen kitty, the 4″-5″ piece has been sculpted by Rich (90% complete wip above)Continue reading “MAN-E-EXCLUSIVE// Dita the Cat from UME Toys x MAN-E-TOYS…”
MAN-E-REVEAL// The “Critters inspired mini figures” Wave 2 from Zectron x Man-E-Toys x Bigmantoys…
Been wondering why our posting has got a little slack over the past few days? Well there is a very good reason dear readers, as this official press release should hopefully explain… “In association with Bigmantoys and art toy blog Man-E-Toys, the Amazing Zectron aka Plastic Soul is proud to present the second wave of Critters inspired mini figures! (Check outContinue reading “MAN-E-REVEAL// The “Critters inspired mini figures” Wave 2 from Zectron x Man-E-Toys x Bigmantoys…”
MAN-E-UPDATE// The NYCC resin skulls from UME Toys…
Whilst we fully revealed UME Toys‘ NYCC skulls last week (find out more here), we’ve decided to take a another look at a couple of the designs that will be available come October time… First up, the absolutely gorgeous Copper Skull has been meticulously finished in a rich metallic spray, coming with subtle turquoise copper-oxideContinue reading “MAN-E-UPDATE// The NYCC resin skulls from UME Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The NYCC exclusive resin skulls from UME Toys…
Rich over at UME Toys has been grafting away in the resin lab in preparation for this year’s NYCC, with the first of many reveals coming in the form of the absolutely gorgeous NYCC Skulls… Taken from the recent Russel Bone figurine, the sleek design has been scaled up for a fist-sized 3″ tall. FinishedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The NYCC exclusive resin skulls from UME Toys…”
MAN-E-UPDATE// The Manzilla 2 custom M.U.S.C.L.E from Nama-Niku x Eric Nilla…
We previously revealed that Nama-Niku‘s awesome “Manzilla” M.U.S.C.L.E custom would be making a return courtesy of the casting skills of Eric Nilla (find out more here)… well today we bring you pics of the little guys in all their multi-coloured glory- bagged, headed and ready to join your collection now! Cast in a high qualityContinue reading “MAN-E-UPDATE// The Manzilla 2 custom M.U.S.C.L.E from Nama-Niku x Eric Nilla…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Lost DDLM Skull” Condah Transporter from JC Rivera…
Featured here yesterday, JC Rivera‘s latest resin figures, the Condah Transporters, were originally created for the past weekend’s Toy Invaderz show… well today we can exclusively reveal to you a special one-off variant using our very own “Lost Dia De Los Muertos” skull! Joining the awesome custom DDLM skulls of Rich UME and Monsterarm, theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Lost DDLM Skull” Condah Transporter from JC Rivera…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The custom Chibi Meatgrinder from Nama-Niku…
As we loom ever closer to the release of our very own NamaNilla exclusive colourways (find out more here), we’ve decided to take a little look at a custom of one of the figures that will be featuring, the Chibi Meatgrinder! Created by the Meatgrinder’s original sculptor, Tyler of Nama-Niku, the rubber keshi-style micro hasContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The custom Chibi Meatgrinder from Nama-Niku…”
MAN-E-NEWS// JC Rivera’s Condah Transporters at Toy Invaderz…
After teasing us with the Condah mini/skull drop a couple of weeks back (find out more here), JC Rivera proudly presents the full size Condah Transporters in all their glory! Created for the past weekend’s Toy Invaderz event , the series of hand sculpt and cast figures feature the same beautifully realised winged skull alongsideContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// JC Rivera’s Condah Transporters at Toy Invaderz…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Critters” mini figure from Zectron…
First up today we bring you a project we’ve been dying to share since we first laid eyes on it last week… the “Critters” keshi-style mini from up and coming artist Zectron! Ranking as one of the hottest figures we’ve seen all year, the 1.5″ homage to one of our favourite 80’s creature flicks isContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Critters” mini figure from Zectron…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Custom painted NillaKeshi Splatterhouse Rick from I.Designs…
In lieu of securing Eric Nilla’s SD Splatterhouse Rick for a MAN-E-TOYS exclusive (find out more here), we’ve decided to take a little look at the awesome custom I.Designs (Imperfecz Toys) created a while back. Fetching a hefty $50 on a recent Litte Rubber Guys auction thread, I.Designs has stayed true to the original videoContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Custom painted NillaKeshi Splatterhouse Rick from I.Designs…”
MAN-E-UPDATE// WIP packaging for the ‘Ed Skworm Vs. Min-E-Face 2 pack…
As I am sure all of our regular readers are aware, we’ve been working on the ‘Ed Skworm Vs. Min-E-Face M.U.S.C.L.E 2 pack for quite some time now, and whilst it’s been a bummer that the release date has slipped further and further, the extra time has given us the chance to go to townContinue reading “MAN-E-UPDATE// WIP packaging for the ‘Ed Skworm Vs. Min-E-Face 2 pack…”
MAN-E-FEATURE// The Zombie Cake! MIMP mash-up mini-resin from Rampage Toys…
As we delve into the world of custom keshi/M.U.S.C.L.E in the build up to ‘Ed Skorm vs. Min-E-Face‘s release, we’ve decided to feature a piece by the artist that first inspired us to undertake the project, the Zombie Cake! from Rampage Toys’ Jon Malmstedt. Although not strictly M.U.S.C.L.E (the figure has been modified from the HunchbackContinue reading “MAN-E-FEATURE// The Zombie Cake! MIMP mash-up mini-resin from Rampage Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Super Rare M.U.S.C.L.E Can V.2 from Nama-Niku x Muscle Things…
As we prepare for the launch of our exclusive Super Rare M.U.S.C.L.E Can colourway, we bring you the first shots of its latest incarnation, Version 2! Created by Nama-Niku and Muscle Things, the newly revised design features a whole host of new non-poster figures (from our count, there appears to be 8 crammed in thisContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Super Rare M.U.S.C.L.E Can V.2 from Nama-Niku x Muscle Things…”
MAN-E-UPDATE// ‘Ed Skworm vs. Min-E-Face “Noir” production shot…
As we loom ever closer to the release of our first M.U.S.C.L.E custom bootleg 2 pack, ‘Ed Skworm vs. Min-E-Face, we’ve decided to share with you the first production shot (with sprues still attached!) of the super-rare “Noir” edition that we will be offering up to our readers a week before the figures’ official release.Continue reading “MAN-E-UPDATE// ‘Ed Skworm vs. Min-E-Face “Noir” production shot…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Day of the Skulldude” Kaiju Melt Monster from Monsterarm x MAN-E-TOYS…
Previewed here at the weekend, we’re proud to fully reveal our first collaboration with Monsterarm… the “Day of the SkullDude” Kaiju Melt Monster! Using one of the “Dia de los Muertos” resin skulls that we sent over last week, Monsterarm has given him the signature “melt” makeover, complete with red/green neon sprays and glistening sparkle! StandingContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Day of the Skulldude” Kaiju Melt Monster from Monsterarm x MAN-E-TOYS…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Custom “Dia de los Muertos” Skull melts from Monsterarm…
As mentioned in our coverage of the “Melt Wizards” earlier this week (find out more here), we’ve been given the honour of working with Monsterarm (aka Honkeylips) on a very special run of “Dia de los Muertos” Skull melts! A batch of three aluminium skulls touched down in the US yesterday, with Monsterarm wasting noContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Custom “Dia de los Muertos” Skull melts from Monsterarm…”
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-UPDATE// The Eric Nilla x Nama-Niku MAN-E-TOYS exclusives- first test pulls…
As mentioned in our recent exposé of their awesome work, the mighty Eric Nilla and Tyler from Nama-Niku have agreed to work on a number of exclusives for our store… so it comes with great pleasure today to reveal to you the very first test pulls! Due to feature Eric’s SD Splatterhouse Rick, alongside Tyler’s ChibiContinue reading “MAN-E-UPDATE// The Eric Nilla x Nama-Niku MAN-E-TOYS exclusives- first test pulls…”
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