MAN-E-NEWS// The Gumdrop minis from 64 Colors available now…

Revealed here a couple of weeks back, the Squibbles Ink x Rotofugi produced ‘Gumdrop Serie One’ from 64 Colors has finally touched down. Available in 6 different colours and 2 different expressions (happy and surprised), Marshall’s confectionary inspired BFF comes packaged in a clear bag giving you the choice of either collecting them all, orContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Gumdrop minis from 64 Colors available now…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Mini Honey Skelves from Kathie Olivas x Brandt Peters…

Making their debut last week as part of the Circus Posterus Japan pre-release sale with Tomenosuke-syoten, the latest addition to the Skelve family, the Mini Honey Skelve, will finally be available on Western shores soon. Coming in a considerably bigger edition size than the Eastern release, 100 of the honey-hued resin figures will be winging their way onto theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Mini Honey Skelves from Kathie Olivas x Brandt Peters…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Custom S.L.U.G Zombies from Adam Pratt…

Released earlier this month, the S.L.U.G Zombies (Silly Little Ugly Guys) are the latest keshi-style mini figure series from Jakks Pacific. Similar to the M.U.S.C.L.E lines of the 80’s, the 1.5″ tall PVC toys have been released in 3, 6, and 12 packs, with a total of 18 different zombies to collect (check out That Figures’Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Custom S.L.U.G Zombies from Adam Pratt…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Podgy Panda x Cris Rose resin figure teased…

After last month’s tentative Illustrator shot on Instagram (pictured below), news of the proposed Podgy Panda and Cris Rose collaboration have been thin on the ground- until now… Posted on Cris’ Tumblr yesterday come 2 images of the resin figure to be produced by the pair, sporting one of the many head designs seen inContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Podgy Panda x Cris Rose resin figure teased…”

MAN-E-NEWS// ‘I Love Dunny 1.0’ custom Dunny’s from Freak Store…

Freak Store is proud to reveal the re-make of  3 stunning customs from the “I Love Dunny 1.0” blind-boxed series. Featuring Gabriel Carpio’s tribal Kabuki Dunny, Burundanga Design’s cutesy Eso Dunny, and “I Love Munny 3.0” winner Charles Rodriguez’ Rock Hand (a huge favourite of ours!), the faithfully re-created customs have been limited to justContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// ‘I Love Dunny 1.0’ custom Dunny’s from Freak Store…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Green-Gold Leader Turtle Tetsujin from Peter Kato available now…

This month saw the opening of Peter Kato‘s long awaited online store, giving us, and all of Peter’s other hardcore fans the chance of finally picking up the sought after First Turtle Tetsujin alongside a host of other awesome resin minis and buttons. Unfortunately, many missed Peter’s signature figure (the little guy vanished pretty quickly!),Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Green-Gold Leader Turtle Tetsujin from Peter Kato available now…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Zukie and Munko customs from Alison Perez…

Set to drop alongside the So Hungry! Zukies and Tiny Zukie World later this week comes the latest custom series from Alison Perez, Zukie & MUNKO. Created using a mixture of David Choe’s DIY MUNKO platform and Sculpey, the adorable trio have been airbrushed and hand painted to perfection. Limited to an edition of justContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Zukie and Munko customs from Alison Perez…”

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// The Mutation X51Z resin figure from 11 year old JAMS available now…

Revealed here a few days ago, Mutation X51Z from 11 year old Jacob Siegelbaum (aka JAMS) is now available to purchase exclusively through his newly opened store. Standing at 2.5″x3.5″, the hand cast resin space slug is available in translucent amber, translucent purple, translucent yellow, translucent blue, creamy yellow, creamy blue, and of course, a DIY specific blankContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Mutation X51Z resin figure from 11 year old JAMS available now…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Motorbot’s ‘Quarter Eater’ resin figure for Vinyl Thoughts 2…

Featured here a few times in various forms of development, Motorbot‘s ‘That Thing Ate My Quarter’ has been revealed in its final form replete with a snappy new name, the ‘Quarter Eater’. Available in an exclusive GID colourway at the opening of the Vinyl Thoughts 2 custom art show tonight (Thursday, March 15th 7:00-11:00pm), the beautifullyContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Motorbot’s ‘Quarter Eater’ resin figure for Vinyl Thoughts 2…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Mutation X51Z resin figure from 11 year old JAMS x Tenacious Toys…

Recently revealed on Tenacious Toys‘ Instagram comes the latest creation from 11 year old art toy prodigy Jacob Siegelbaum aka JAMS, the Mutation X51Z resin figure. As with his debut ‘Dropping Jaw’ release (featured here), the mini is set for an exclusive release through Tenacious Toys, only this time around cast in the standard TT solid blue.Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Mutation X51Z resin figure from 11 year old JAMS x Tenacious Toys…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Toy Tokyo exclusive Pink Thunder Turtle Tetsujin & FrightBite from Peter Kato…

Swiftly following the release of the beautiful Hinomaru Charity Turtle Tetsujin (find out more here) with myplasticheart, Peter Kato has just revealed the Toy Tokyo exclusive Pink Thunder Turtle Tetsujin and FrightBite. Cast in a striking clear neon pink resin, Peter has hand painted the figures in a sleek matte black, finished off with custom madeContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Toy Tokyo exclusive Pink Thunder Turtle Tetsujin & FrightBite from Peter Kato…”

MAN-E-NEWS// OMFG! series 2 from October Toys: vote now…

With the final submissions for OMFG! series 2 due a couple of weeks back, George Gaspar over at October Toys has finally managed to organise the staggering 461 entries ready for voting. Competition has been fierce this time around, with the dedicated thread holding well over 8 months and 140 pages of ideas, concepts, andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// OMFG! series 2 from October Toys: vote now…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Gumdrop minis from 64colors…

The guys over at 64colors have just revealed images of their latest toy line, the Gumdrop tub minis. Originally released as a limited GID edition way back at the beginning of last year, Marshall’s sweet shaped sidekick will finally be available on general release soon. Coming in a confectionary inspired P.O.S tub, Gumdrop appears toContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Gumdrop minis from 64colors…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Vinyl Thoughts 2 exclusive 10-Doh! from Squid Kids Ink!…

Created exclusively for this week’s Vinyl Thoughts 2 custom show, Nate Mitchell of Squid Kids Ink presents the latest addition to the 10-Doh! family. Based upon the iconic NES cartridge design, the 7″ tall ABS/PVC cast figure features a Mario Bros 2 inspired front label, with the show details emblazoned on the rear. Limited toContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Vinyl Thoughts 2 exclusive 10-Doh! from Squid Kids Ink!…”

MAN-E-NEWS// ‘Rise of the Beasts’ mini figures from Little Rubber Guys x Plastic !magination…

Inspired by the recent resurgence of  M.U.S.C.L.E inspired lines such as OMFG! and SLUGs, Jon Karis of Little Rubber Guys has been working on a Kickstarter campaign with Plastic !magination to produce his own series, the Rise of the Beasts. Reaching the required project funding of $11,000 yesterday, the Rise of the Beasts is setContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// ‘Rise of the Beasts’ mini figures from Little Rubber Guys x Plastic !magination…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The clear resin Mini-MAD*L from MAD…

Following the recent reveal of MAD‘s previously canned Mini-Mad*l in 3D print out form (pictured below), we can confirm through a tentative Instagram photo posted yesterday that the little guy will be getting a release soon. Coming in clear (glow?) hand cast resin, the super limited figures will be making their way on to theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The clear resin Mini-MAD*L from MAD…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Uncle Argh ‘Noir’ Mini Qee Kickstarter project from Tenacious Toys x Scott Tolleson…

In a novel use of Kickstarter, Tenacious Toys have teamed up with Scott Tolleson and Toy2R for their first project on the site- to help fund an exclusive ‘Noir’ edition of Tolleson’s Uncle Argh! Coming in a grayscale colour scheme, a stark contrast to the OG’s vibrant greens and oranges, Uncle Argh ‘Noir’ will beContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Uncle Argh ‘Noir’ Mini Qee Kickstarter project from Tenacious Toys x Scott Tolleson…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Spring Blossom and Summer Time Zukies from Alison Perez…

Hot off the heals of the recent Zukie Plush drop last week, Miss Zukie aka Alison Perez comes with yet more beautiful creations in the form of the Spring Blossoms and Summer Time! Zukie mini series… First up, Spring Blossoms have been limited to an edition of just 3, available in either pink, light greenContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Spring Blossom and Summer Time Zukies from Alison Perez…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Lucky Clover Robotones from Cris Rose…

The beginning of the month signifies yet another Robotone drop from resin master Cris Rose, with March’s St Patricks day inspired release coming in ‘Lucky Clover’ green. Available in either Renold or Rourke designs, the hand cast bots are available exclusively from Rose’s Big Cartel now for just $25 plus shipping (limit of 2 perContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Lucky Clover Robotones from Cris Rose…”