MAN-E-NEWS// The Tweenish Metal Gear Shurtle customs from Terrthom…

Up and coming mini figure customiser Terrthom kindly shares details on his latest on-going custom series… the Tweenish Metal Gear Shurtles! Kit-bashed from a variety of mecha kit parts and OMFG Series 2’s awesome shark/turtle hybrid (yep, he’s in there somewhere!), the limited run of 4 figures have each been painted in their own unique,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Tweenish Metal Gear Shurtle customs from Terrthom…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Muggin Megan’ GPK Cheap Toy custom from Ersico…

Toy artist Ersico once again breathes new life into one of our favourite 80’s toy lines, as he proudly presents one of his latest finished customs… the GPK Cheap Toy, Muggin Megan! Standing at just over 1″ tall, Ersico has opted for a palette true to the original GPK trading card, using a mixture ofContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Muggin Megan’ GPK Cheap Toy custom from Ersico…”

MAN-E-XCLUSIVE// ‘Weirdos in Space’ featuring Cupcake Lucha and Gusto dropping this Friday! 31/05

Sorry guys, normal posting will resume tomorrow. In the meantime though, we bring you exclusive details of the latest release from our very own Tru:Tek and the Disarticulators… Weirdos in Space: Wave 1! Utilising Tru:Tek’s recently released Bio-Drone ship sculpt, the ongoing series is set to feature a number of different ‘mini pilots’ from someContinue reading “MAN-E-XCLUSIVE// ‘Weirdos in Space’ featuring Cupcake Lucha and Gusto dropping this Friday! 31/05”

MAN-E-NEWS// New ‘Wastelanders’ mini figure 2 packs from Super Sandbagger…

Wasting no time since the release of Skorplok and Chibbs at the beginning of the month, Super Sandbagger comes with not 1, but 4 new entries into the Wastelanders series! Split into 2 packs of 1 mini and 1 micro figure, the latest release sees the introduction of Sand Assasin, Sand Leach (left), Suna noContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// New ‘Wastelanders’ mini figure 2 packs from Super Sandbagger…”

MAN-E-NEWS// 2-Tone ‘Split Kit’ GPK Cheap Toy custom from NolanJP x Muscle Things…

With ‘Kit Month’ coming to a close, Alec over at Muscle Things proves there’s still a ton of life left in NolanJP’s Split Kit, as he comes with the latest (and greatest!) colourway yet… the gorgeous 2-Tone! Based on the split-personality GPK character of the same name, the GPK Cheap Toy scaled figure has beenContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// 2-Tone ‘Split Kit’ GPK Cheap Toy custom from NolanJP x Muscle Things…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The B.A.S.T.A.R.D x Rampage Show now online…

Following yet another successful turnout at the Tokyo based Rampage Studios on Friday, the remaining stock from Triclops‘ long awaited B.A.S.T.A.R.D show is now online! Featuring the previously featured Rampage Mega Peenut customs, a limited number of Peenut blanks (including the previously sold out Triclops Purple!), the 4 Rampage exclusive B.A.S.T.A.R.D’s, plus the whole castContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The B.A.S.T.A.R.D x Rampage Show now online…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Grim Brim resin mini figure from Kyle Thye…

Creator of OMFG Series 1’s ‘Phantom Outhouse’, Kyle Thye introduces his latest mini figure release, the Grim Brim! Conceived by Gabe Barragan, sculpted by Thye and prototyped by Marty ‘Godbeast’ Hansen, the 2″ tall originally made it’s debut at C2E2 last month, with the remaining stock hitting the Mistu Thye store tomorrow (May 27th) atContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Grim Brim resin mini figure from Kyle Thye…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Gorewad Monsters ‘Summer Preview’ from Ironhaus Productions…

Giving us a little taste of what’s to come over the next few months, Jimmy Rommel of Ironhaus Productions proudly presents the Gorewad Monsters Summer Preview! Featuring 2 previously unreleased designs; the long awaited ‘Archie the Archaeopteryx’ and all new figure ‘Crotchy the Indecent Alien’, the pair are up for grabs now alongside a wholeContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Gorewad Monsters ‘Summer Preview’ from Ironhaus Productions…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Triclops’ Cock ‘Ed custom bootleg for the B.A.S.T.A.R.D Show…

With the B.A.S.T.A.R.D Show opening it’s doors today at Tokyo’s Rampage Studios, the guys over at Triclops reveal the fourth and final exclusive resin figure up for grabs… the hilarious Cock ‘Ed! Kit-bashed from the ripped #87 M.U.S.C.L.E, the chicken headed wrestler has been cast in a whole host of different coloured resins for theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Triclops’ Cock ‘Ed custom bootleg for the B.A.S.T.A.R.D Show…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Sparrow’ resin mini figure from Blurble…

“Sparrow is a dreamer, free thinker, artist and lover of food! In the early morning he can be seen riding his skateboard through the streets. In the afternoon he can be found munching on a breakfast burrito and then taken a siesta in the park. And when the sun goes down and the stars come out heContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Sparrow’ resin mini figure from Blurble…”

MAN-E-NEWS// NiStuff’s ‘End of May’ Glyos custom sale…

NiStuff over at 481 Universe continues his onslaught of amazing Glyos customs, as he reveals that yet another huge batch will be touching down in-store this week! Featuring a whole host of standard Glyos parts, TGB’s Armorvor, Outlander test shot parts, custom resins and even one-off sculpts, the stunning mash-ups have all been lovingly painted in NiStuff’s familiarContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// NiStuff’s ‘End of May’ Glyos custom sale…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Dead Hand Toys’ ‘Tri-Color Blue’ Greads for Super Series Sunday…

Premier designer toy outlet Tenacious Toys have joined forces with Dead Hand Toys‘ Brian Ahlbeck for arguably the biggest Super Series Sunday release yet… the ‘Tri-Color Blue’ Greads! Limited to an edition of 20 pieces, each figure has been hand cast by Brian in a mixture of 3 different blue coloured resins, coming with aContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Dead Hand Toys’ ‘Tri-Color Blue’ Greads for Super Series Sunday…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Solid pink ‘Sue’ resin mini figure from Buff Monster x Healeymade…

Following the instant sellout success of the Double Heather Melty Misfits Cheap Toy a couple of weeks back, Buff Monster has once again teamed up with Healeymade for his latest impromptu resin drop… solid pink Sue! The last of this figure to feature the original ‘Super Suck Up’ action figure head, the retina burning minisContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Solid pink ‘Sue’ resin mini figure from Buff Monster x Healeymade…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Custom Deadbeat, Turtum Micci and Skekiltor from turboPISTOLA…

Fresh from the huge OMFG/Elephantos drop last week, the ever busy Daniel Smith aka turboPISTOLA kindly shares yet another batch of customs ready for release! Flexing his newly found Monster Kolor muscle, Daniel has gone to town on 3 very different pieces; ESC Toys’ Turtum Micci mini ($40), Scott Tolleson’s GID Deadbeat sofubi ($130), andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Custom Deadbeat, Turtum Micci and Skekiltor from turboPISTOLA…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Animal People’ resin mini figures from Konosuke Chishma…

Making an appearance at Design Fiesta over the weekend, Jon over at Rampage Toys has managed to secure a batch of the latest mini figures from Japanese capsule toy artist Konosuke Chishma, the uber-cute Animal People! Standing at a micro-sized 1″ of hand cast resin, the series features 5 different sculpts; Shark, Octopus, Bear, KoalaContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Animal People’ resin mini figures from Konosuke Chishma…”

MAN-E-RECAP// The Toy+Life exclusive “Deep Dish” Critters…

Following news of Bigmantoys’ Legend Critters earlier today, we thought it rather apt to finally show you guys the recently released “Deep Dish” exclusives for Toy+Life! Cast by our very own Tru:Tek in an authentic keshi-style rubber, the Chicago inspired blue/white marbled mini figures came packed in a custom mini deep pan pizza dish andContinue reading “MAN-E-RECAP// The Toy+Life exclusive “Deep Dish” Critters…”

MAN-E-NEWS// ‘Legend Edition’ Critters, Saplings and more from Bigmantoys…

With 8 new sculpts in the pipeline (including a couple of Disarticulator projects!), an upcoming kaiju, plus a ton of other toy-related commitments, our good friend and partner in crime, Lee of Bigmantoys, will be unleashing the last batches of his most popular figures this week! Featuring a number of one-off NUCLEARMEN, Saplings and BiotronContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// ‘Legend Edition’ Critters, Saplings and more from Bigmantoys…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Rivet Wars’ WIP ‘Allied Fighter’ from Ted Terranova…

Joining the Blighter plane posted a couple of weeks back, Ted Terranova reveals yet another mind-boggling vehicle set to feature in the upcoming Rivet Wars: Eastern Front tabletop game… introducing the Allied Fighter! A direct opponent to the previously featured Blighter design, the AF is also a pusher, with the engine situated at the back,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Rivet Wars’ WIP ‘Allied Fighter’ from Ted Terranova…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Goo and Roo Fight Bros ‘Toxic Pink’ edition from Blurble…

We’ve been loving the huge resurgence in retro styled mini figures recently (this being our third post just today!), with the recent Goo and Roo ‘flesh’ 2 pack from Blurble certainly no exception. Going on to sell out in a matter of hours, the artist has very kindly brought back the pair of custom M.U.S.C.L.EContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Goo and Roo Fight Bros ‘Toxic Pink’ edition from Blurble…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Final Boss’ WIP mini figure from Ralph Niese x The Tarantulas x Triclops(?)…

Legendary illustrator and sculptor Ralph Niese has once again teamed up with The Tarantulas for the latest NIBBLER release, although this time around it’s a little different to the Glyos resins the pair are famed for! Taking inspiration from the iconic M.U.S.C.L.E line, the stunning ‘FINAL BOSS’ stands just a little taller than a standardContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Final Boss’ WIP mini figure from Ralph Niese x The Tarantulas x Triclops(?)…”