Nigo over at Blackbook Toy is proud to reveal that Ron English’s Mousemask Murphy in Airplane sofubi is set to make a comeback this week in a special “Camo” colorway! Designed by English and sculpted by Knuckle-san of Little Chop Design, the 6.5” tall figure appears to be produced in an olive colored soft vinylContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Mousemask Murphy in Airplane “Camo” edition from Blackbook Toy x Ron English…”
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MAN-E-NEWS// Scumbags and Superstars’ “Bart Spray” figure prototype revealed…
Riding on the success of their awesome bootleg “Bart Spray” enamel pin (pictured below), the guys over at apparel brand Scumbags and Superstars have revealed that they’ll be following up the release with a fully-fledged resin toy rendition! Originally sculpted by an undisclosed artist, the figure has been realised in the same scale as theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Scumbags and Superstars’ “Bart Spray” figure prototype revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Toy Tokyo exclusive “Blue Glitter” McSupersized sofubi…
Toy retailer Toy Tokyo have teamed up with Secret Base for an exclusive “Blue Glitter” edition of Ron English’s McSupersized sofubi! Standing at around 7” tall, the classic piece has been produced by Secret Base in a clear vinyl this time around, complete with blue glitter skeletal insert with subtle black rub. Currently available inContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Toy Tokyo exclusive “Blue Glitter” McSupersized sofubi…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Ron English x BlackBook Toy’s Evil Mc sofubi teased…
BlackBook Toy have just revealed that they’re teaming up with pop artist Ron English for an all-new take on Ronald McDonald for their latest sofubi, Evil Mc! Based on the reoccurring character seen in many of English’s paintings, the sinister-looking fast food anti-mascot has been realised in 3D by the talented Chop over at Monster Farm. With the figureContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Ron English x BlackBook Toy’s Evil Mc sofubi teased…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The DCon exclusive “Early Bird” ADAT point5 from Bill McMullen…
The guys over at DKE Toys are proud to present the final exclusive they’ll have up for grabs at Designer Con 2014 this weekend, the ADAT point5 from Bill McMullen! A one-half size replica of the artist’s original ADAT vinyl toy released over 10 years ago, this hand cast and painted resin figure stands almost 6Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The DCon exclusive “Early Bird” ADAT point5 from Bill McMullen…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The DCon exclusive “Ghost” run Zinewolf sofubi from Hateball…
With an all-new second “Halloween” version of Hateball‘s Zinewolf sofubi currently being offered up exclusively to newsletter subscribers, those who’ve still not had the foresight to head over to the new Hateball site and sign up will be glad to know that the artist will also be offering up a special “Ghost” run at DesignerContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The DCon exclusive “Ghost” run Zinewolf sofubi from Hateball…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Ron English’s “Status Factory” at Toy Art Gallery…
Pop Surrealist Art legend Ron English will be heading to Toy Art Gallery for a special one-day only toy release and book signing this Sunday, July 13th! On hand at the Melrose gallery location from 2-4pm, Ron will be unveiling his latest collaborative toy projects with the gallery, Modzilla and the Urban Bigfoot, as well as signing hisContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Ron English’s “Status Factory” at Toy Art Gallery…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The SDCC exclusive “Supersize Me Bootleg” from Ron English x Toy Tokyo…
The guys over at Toy Tokyo have just previewed a rather interesting exclusive currently gearing up for SDCC next week… Ron English‘s Supersize Me Bootleg! In a similar vein to the recently released Supersize mini resins, it would appear that English has taken the idea one step further in creating a whole army of hand castContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The SDCC exclusive “Supersize Me Bootleg” from Ron English x Toy Tokyo…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “White” CheTrooper Artist Bust from Urban Medium…
Following the super-limited “Battleship Grey” release back in July (find out more here), Urban Medium and DKE Toys are proud to present the latest iteration of the CheTrooper Artist Bust, this time in the striking “stormtrooper” inspired white we’ve been crying out for for years! Produced in an “open run” similar to the original blackContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “White” CheTrooper Artist Bust from Urban Medium…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The WIP Venom sculpt from UME Toys…
Following the breathtaking custom Soundwave from last month, Rich over at UME Toys has resurrected another childhood favourite in his unmistakable “spindly” style… Spiderman’s arch nemesis, Venom! Based on a highly popular illustration Rich did of the alien symbiote a few years back (of which a copy hangs proudly on our studio wall!), the sculptContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The WIP Venom sculpt from UME Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Toy Tokyo x Secret Base McSupersized “Black”…
Spotted over at Hypebeast earlier today comes the latest Toy Tokyo exclusive of Ron English‘s “McSupersize Me” sofubi, the Black edition! Cast by Secret Base in a soft black vinyl with white, red and black detailing, the figure is available through Zozotown now for just 7,140yen. Whilst not as striking as last year’s X-Ray release, the sleek blackContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Toy Tokyo x Secret Base McSupersized “Black”…”
MAN-E-NEWS// “On Your Desk” Instagram character from JC Rivera x Shinbone Creative…
Since Shinbone Creative took over production of JC Rivera‘s Instagram character a while back (find out more here) news on it’s release has been scarce, so it came with great pleasure yesterday to find that along with a name change, the figure has been given it’s first ‘real-world’ reveal! Retitled as “On Your Desk” (possiblyContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// “On Your Desk” Instagram character from JC Rivera x Shinbone Creative…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The 20th Century Art Bears by Howie Green x MAQET…
Swiftly following the recent release of Bernie Cotton in DIY form (read more here), MAQET are proud to reveal their latest artist series, the 20th Century Art Bears by Boston based artist and customiser, Howie Green. Celebrating art history, the five exquisite designs touch on some of the last century’s most influential styles, including Pop Art, DeContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The 20th Century Art Bears by Howie Green x MAQET…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Star-Skull Astronaut” from Dum English x Made by Monsters…
Made by Monsters continue their amazing work with Ron English in his first collaboration with RnB singer Chris Brown, the “Star-Skull Astronaut series. Going under the newly formed “Dum English” moniker, the pair have infused low brow, pop culture and art toy for their incredible debut piece. Due to be released as a 10″ figureContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Star-Skull Astronaut” from Dum English x Made by Monsters…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Mousemask Murphy vinyl figure from Made by Monsters x Ron English…
Originally previewed at the House of Vans event in Berlin, Ron English‘s collaboration with Made by Monsters, the giant-sized Mousemask Murphy vinyl figure, has finally been given an official reveal on the Garageworks blog. Standing at a lofty 10″ tall, the highly anticipated release comes in an International Color edition and a Japan specific ZacPac Grey-Tone edition. LimitedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Mousemask Murphy vinyl figure from Made by Monsters x Ron English…”
MAN-E-NEWS// UME Toys’ Bassett D Kay custom sculpture for the Candy-Coated Custom Show…
Richard Page of UME Toys is proud to reveal the return of Bassett D Kay, now more tooth-rotingly grotesque than ever! Standing at around 5″ tall, the nightmarish ode to Bertie Bassett (mascot of the British sweets, Bassett’s Liquorice Allsorts) was created for Tenacious Toys‘ first ever exhibition, The Candy-Coated Custom Show. To be held atContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// UME Toys’ Bassett D Kay custom sculpture for the Candy-Coated Custom Show…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Fat Tony ‘Fluorescent Edition’ from Ron English…
Hot off the heals of the recent release (and quick disappearance!) of OG Fat Tony, Ron English has recent revealed the latest colourway to drop, the Fluorescent Edition. Unlike the initial batch’s limit of just 500 pieces worldwide, Fluorescent Tony will be dropping as an open edition at your local art toy emporium sometime soon.Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Fat Tony ‘Fluorescent Edition’ from Ron English…”
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