Tru:Tek [ShinGangu] x DeathCatToys’ Deathtek Mashin: Chaos Dimension revealed…

We’re back after nearly a month long hiatus, kicking things off with an in-depth look at our very own Tru:Tek‘s latest collaborative series with DeathCat Toys… Deathtek Machin: Chaos Dimension! Size: 5.5″ (main figure), 1.25″ (keshi pilot) Articulation: 4 points (arms, legs), plus removable weapon Price: $120 (blank), $160 (painted) per 1 sofubi/1 keshi setContinue reading “Tru:Tek [ShinGangu] x DeathCatToys’ Deathtek Mashin: Chaos Dimension revealed…”

MAN-E-NEWS// RESTORE’s “DEBRIS BONE” resin garage kit at Wonderfestival…

Joining the previously announced NEO JPN SFB, RESTORE have just revealed another all-new figure that they’ll be debuting at Wonderfestival later this month, the stunning DEBRIS BONE! Whilst NEO JPN is a soft vinyl interpretation of a previously released garage-kit, this figure, funnily enough, takes completely the opposite route, offering up an unassembled, resin cast setContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// RESTORE’s “DEBRIS BONE” resin garage kit at Wonderfestival…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Rivet Wars board game Kickstarter campaign…

After over a year in the works, Ted Terranova and Cool Mini Or Not are proud to reveal that the Rivet Wars board game Kickstarter campaign is now live! Based on the fictional world Ted has built up through his various resin figures, the game game draws from his experience working on RTS games like RiseContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Rivet Wars board game Kickstarter campaign…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Mega Mecha custom Android series from Adam Pratt…

As mentioned last week (Custom Street Shark post, here), our good friend Adam Pratt has been busy working on an awesome new blind-boxed custom Android series, the Mega Mechas! Taking the kit-bashed army aesthetic that we’ve come to know and love, Adam has produced 16 pieces for the series, with 7 common designs, 5 uncommon, 3Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Mega Mecha custom Android series from Adam Pratt…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Box-O-Zombies customs from Adam Pratt…

With the utterly brilliant “Box-O-Zombies” touching down a few weeks back, our good friend Adam Pratt wasted no time in getting to work on them, with his first batch getting a full reveal last week. Consisting of 6 pvc “green soldier” style mounted figures, the Box-O-Zombies’ high level of realism and adherence to scale overContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Box-O-Zombies customs from Adam Pratt…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Custom Quad Stug Box Set [Update] from Adam Pratt x Rivet Wars…

Featured here last week, Ted Terranova and Adam Pratt‘s custom “Blighter Quad Stug” box set will finally be touching down in the Rivet Wars store next week- replete with a whole host of unexpected treats! Featuring 5 custom Quad Stugs from our good friend Adam, each lucky collector who manages to snag one will alsoContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Custom Quad Stug Box Set [Update] from Adam Pratt x Rivet Wars…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The custom “Vandalised Graffiti Truck” from Hoakser…

Since opening his newly designed site, UK based graffiti artist Hoakser has once again been hitting the customs hard, with his first reveal coming in the form of the breathtaking “Vandalised Graffiti Truck”! Hand painted with acrylics, and weathered to the high standard we’ve come to expect from the artist, the transformed old toy truck hasContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The custom “Vandalised Graffiti Truck” from Hoakser…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Real Steel’s Midas 1/6th scale figure from threeA…

Hot off the heels of the recent Ambush pre-order, threeA Toys are gearing up for their next installment in the Real Steel collection, the mohawked Midas! Once again shying away from the sleek, flashy robots that take centre stage in the film, threeA have opted for a weathered and exposed design that is more in-syncContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Real Steel’s Midas 1/6th scale figure from threeA…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Custom Mini Berties from Rich UME…

With threeA‘s DIY Mini Berties shipping a couple of weeks back, the art toy community has wasted no time in getting to work on these little beauties, with Richard Page of UME Toys‘ efforts being some of the best we’ve seen so far. Procuring 5 from close friend JPK last weekend, Rich set about cuttingContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Custom Mini Berties from Rich UME…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Custom Quad Stug series from Adam Pratt x Rivet Wars…

Previously featured in our recent interview with Rivet Wars creator Ted Terranova, the Quad Stug custom series will finally be seeing the light of day next week! Consisting of 5 one-off custom painted quadrupedal tanks expertly painted and weathered by Adam Pratt, anyone lucky enough to bag one of these beautiful creations will also receiveContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Custom Quad Stug series from Adam Pratt x Rivet Wars…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Real Steel ‘Ambush’ 1/6th figure from threeA…

Announced way back at the tail end of last summer, threeA Toys are finally gearing up for the release of Real Steel’s ‘Ambush’ in 1/6th scale. Following the same meticulous attention to detail seen in the recent MGS Rex release, Ambush’s articulation is second to none, featuring countless moving parts including pistons, sliding biceps andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Real Steel ‘Ambush’ 1/6th figure from threeA…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Clunk’ robo Foomi custom from Rich UME…

Previewed here last week, Richard Page of UME Toys is proud to reveal his latest custom creation, the staggering robo Foomi ‘Clunk’! Featuring a mixture of original sculpting, kit-bashing and a meticulously weathered paint job, the Gundam inspired piece is currently available to purchase directly from Rich at umetoys@googlemail.com. No news yet with regards to pricing,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Clunk’ robo Foomi custom from Rich UME…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Re-Venture toy exclusives from threeA Toys…

As we draw ever closer to threeA’s Re-Venture festival taking place at the end of the month (April 27th-May 4th, read more here), the art toy powerhouse has finally revealed the line-up of exclusive toys that will be making an appearance. Available to pre-order from the Bambaland store from April 10th at 9am HK (for pick-upContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Re-Venture toy exclusives from threeA Toys…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Adam Pratt’s ‘Thomas the Rage Engine’ for the Candy-Coated Custom Show…

Stepping up his custom game once again, Adam Pratt shares with us his entry for the upcoming Candy-Coated Custom Show (find out more here)- the awe-inspiring ‘Thomas the Rage Engine’! Featuring the iconic British steam train kit-bashed with a Dust Walker amongst a host of other pieces, the beautifully finished figure comes with a stunningContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Adam Pratt’s ‘Thomas the Rage Engine’ for the Candy-Coated Custom Show…”

MAN-E-FEATURE// Ted Terranova talks Quad Stugs and the future of Rivet Wars…

Released at the beginning of last month to the delight of a loyal legion of Rivet Wars fans, Ted Terranova’s Quad Stug took the war torn world  of the Allies and Blights to a whole new level. The first in the series to feature multiple parts, the beautifully detailed resin figure was painstakingly designed, handContinue reading “MAN-E-FEATURE// Ted Terranova talks Quad Stugs and the future of Rivet Wars…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Super Hungry Zukies & Tiny Zukie World from Alison Perez…

Swiftly following last weeks Spring/Summer drops, the ever busy Alison Perez aka Miss Zukie been hard at work preparing her latest 2 projects, the charming Super Hungry Zukies and Tiny Zukie World… First up come the food loving Super Hungry Zukies. Limited to an edition of 4, each hand sculpted Zukie comes with his ownContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Super Hungry Zukies & Tiny Zukie World from Alison Perez…”

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 Metal Gear Solid REX 3AVOX from 3A Toys…

3A Toys have released a special edition of 3AVOX this week, dedicated to the upcoming pre-order of their most ambitious project yet, the Metal Gear Solid REX. Standing at a monstrous 18″ tall, the fully articulated, blue LED strutting robot will be available from the Bambaland store tomorrow (March 2nd) at 9am HK for $490,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Metal Gear Solid REX 3AVOX from 3A Toys…”

MAN-E-NEWS// 3AVOX: March releases from threeA Toys…

Making up for the lack of appearance last week, today’s 3AVOX came packed with information regarding the latest threeA releases, including the long awaited MGS Rex’s confirmed release date and pricing. Here’s a quick rundown of what’s been revealed… First up, threeA have officially announced a March release for their first 2000 AD collaboration, theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// 3AVOX: March releases from threeA Toys…”

MAN-E-NEWS// 1/12 Scale A.B.C Warrior MONGROL from threeA Toys…

Unfortunately we were deprived of 3AVOX this week, but to make up for it, 3A posted a single, tentative image of their latest toy to get the miniaturised treatment- the A.B.C Warriors’ Mongrol. Photographed with a 1/12 scale Zombot, the smaller Mongrol is an awesome proposition for anyone lacking the money or space for theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// 1/12 Scale A.B.C Warrior MONGROL from threeA Toys…”