Previously teased here just a couple of weeks back, the first figure from apparel brand Scumbags and Superstars‘ Slimeball series – the “Slimey Siamese” – is now finally up for grabs via e-mail lottery! Based on an original character design from longtime S&S collaborator Sexual Youkai, the suitably gross-looking ball had been hand sculpted by artist Chris Grondin atContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Scumbags and Superstars’ “Slimey Siamese” Slimeball lottery…”
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MAN-E-NEWS// The Wonderfestival exclusive “Gonbi” Ikki keshi from Newtervision…
Having had continued success with their “Karnov” keshi last year, Newtervision are proud to reveal that they’ve secured yet another one-day license for Wonderfestival Summer ’15, taking on Sunsoft’s cult scrolling action game “Ikki” (Riot)! Based on lead protagonist “Gonbi”, the little guy has been faithfully recreated in the classic keshi style, standing at around 2.5″ tallContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Wonderfestival exclusive “Gonbi” Ikki keshi from Newtervision…”
MAN-E-NEWS// New “Iron Monkey II”, “Dentetsu-Jin” and “Roly Poly the Bomb” sofubi from Kikkake…
After a brief hiatus, Kikkake make a welcome return this week with a whole slew of new items for their online store! Featuring a maraca holding “Dentetsu-Jin” in metallic blue for 4,500yen ($37), plus 2 new “Roly Poly The Bomb” figures, also priced at 4,500yen ($37), these are to be joined by the latest iterationContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// New “Iron Monkey II”, “Dentetsu-Jin” and “Roly Poly the Bomb” sofubi from Kikkake…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Pink” OozeOozeOoze ball from Blurble…
Having only been made available publicly once since it’s first appearance a few months back, we’re very happy to reveal that Blurble‘s OozeOozeOoze ball is now finally available online! Inspired by cult gross-out line “Madballs”, Shigeru Arai’s highly sought after “NagNagNag” ball, and more recently, The Disarticulators’ “Oozeball”, the beautifully realised piece has been sculpted in-scaleContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Pink” OozeOozeOoze ball from Blurble…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Mondo’s Madball revival revealed at SDCC ’15…
Joining Super7 and their epic revival of Masters of the Universe – and of course, M.U.S.C.L.E too – the team over at Mondo took SDCC ’15 as the perfect chance to announce another classic 80’s brand that’ll be making a long awaited comeback this year… James Groman’s Madballs! Whilst details on the project are still scarce at present, it wouldContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Mondo’s Madball revival revealed at SDCC ’15…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Nuke Beach” resin mini figures from Slime Time…
Artist Louie Chavez aka Slime Time is proud to present his debut mini figure series, Nuke Beach! Drawing inspiration from classic gross-out toys of the 80’s and 90’s, as well cult cartoons such as the Toxic Crusaders, the line-up is set to feature a number of surfers that are said to have been mutated by a nuclear tsunami duringContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Nuke Beach” resin mini figures from Slime Time…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Little Chop Design’s “Cheshire Cat” sofubi at Blackbook Toy…
Nigo over at Blackbook Toy is proud to reveal that he’s secured a limited supply of Little Chop Design‘s officially licensed Cheshire Cat sofubi! Taken from Disney’s classic interpretation of Lewis Carol’s Alice in Wonderland, the piece – originally released through the now defunct Span of Sunset over 10 years ago – has been sculptedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Little Chop Design’s “Cheshire Cat” sofubi at Blackbook Toy…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Glow Sets” Galaxy People sofubi preorder…
Following a slew of requests from fans, Japan-based artist Brian Bunting has just unleashed all 6 Galaxy People figures in an unpainted glow-in-the-dark vinyl! Standing at around 4.5″ each and featuring inset dolls eyes and chest embellishments, the guys are currently available through a number of different purchasing options; the “Heroes” set, featuring Helios, theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Glow Sets” Galaxy People sofubi preorder…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Boss Krang” resin action figures from Bigmantoys…
Whilst we regrettably don’t feature too many resin action figures on Man-E-Toys these days, the latest from our buddy Lee Burbridge over at Bigmantoys was simply too good to ignore… presenting the hilarious Boss Krang! Originally created for the Acme Superstore’s recent group art show of the same name, the classically styled 5.5″ figure featuresContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Boss Krang” resin action figures from Bigmantoys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Awesome Toy’s Fake Spectreman #5 wax prototype revealed…
Having had success with the first 2 waves of Fake Spectreman releases mid-last year, Awesome Toy are proud to announce that a fifth variant will be heading into production next week! With the series based on pachi (bootleg) renditions of P Productions’ classic tokusatsu character Spectreman, this new version has been inspired by a little known BrazilianContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Awesome Toy’s Fake Spectreman #5 wax prototype revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Baketan’s Mac II-inspired sofubi revealed in-full…
Originally teased here early last month, the as yet untitled vintage computer-style sofubi from Baketan has just been revealed in its first painted colorway! Heavily inspired by Apple’s iconic Macintosh II computer, the adorable slab of retro tech comes complete with vintage-style buttons, switches, cartridge slots and even – in a nod to previous BaketanContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Baketan’s Mac II-inspired sofubi revealed in-full…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Wonderfestival exclusive “Hag-Ball” sofubi from Rampage Toys…
Briefly mentioned in our coverage of the “Clash of the Titans” show a couple of weeks back, we can now reveal that Rampage Toys‘ “Hag-Ball” sofubi will be making its debut at the upcoming Wonderfestival Summer ’15 show! Originally created for Skull Head Butt’s “X” figure, the Skeletor inspired piece – designed and sculpted byContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Wonderfestival exclusive “Hag-Ball” sofubi from Rampage Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “39250” SWWF resin figure from Healeymade…
Resin artist Healeymade has just revealed that he will be revisiting his much loved “Bounty Wrestlers” for a new series of painted resin figures dubbed SWWF! Set to feature all 6 3.75″ figures from the ingenious Star Wars-inspired line, the first to be revealed comes in the form of Boba Fett, or “39250”. Hand castContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “39250” SWWF resin figure from Healeymade…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Clear Smoke” Algangu x Nerdone play set overseas release…
Briefly mentioned during our coverage of the latest “Dissolution of Smoke: Wave 2 release, we can now reveal that the Algangu x Nerdone “Clear Smoke” play set is now finally available for overseas collectors! Featuring Algangu’s original Dissolution of Smoke figure alongside Nerdone‘s similarly scaled M.O.T.U.L.O.S castle, the pair have been cast in a sleekContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Clear Smoke” Algangu x Nerdone play set overseas release…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Super7’s SDCC ’15 exclusive “Haunted House” ReAction Figure playset…
After almost a year on the drawing board, Super7 are proud to reveal their biggest and most ambitious ReAction playset to date… the Haunted House! Measuring in at a whopping 25” wide and 20” tall, this three storied macabre mansion is packed with over 60 individually painted panels and countless custom double-pass die-cuts to closely resemble the vintageContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Super7’s SDCC ’15 exclusive “Haunted House” ReAction Figure playset…”
MAN-E-NEWS// More from Skeletor’s Lair at SDCC ’15…
Joining the previously posted M.O.T.U.S.C.L.E and MOTU Stage 01 Prototype Set, the guys over at Super7 have revealed a whole slew of other goodies they’ll have up for grabs at Skeletor’s Lair during SDCC ’15. Located at Super7’s San Diego-based location, with entry only given to those who posses a “Skeletoken” – check our previousContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// More from Skeletor’s Lair at SDCC ’15…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Chris Grondin x Scumbags and Superstars’ “Slimey Siamese” Scumball revealed…
Having recently produced Madball-style figures for both Blurble and Mutant Vinyl Hardcore, artist Chris Grondin has teamed up with none other than Scumbags and Superstars to kickstart their long awaited “Scumballs” line… starting with the jaw dropping “Slimey Siamese” you see above! Based on an original character design from longtime S&S collaborator Sexual Youkai, theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Chris Grondin x Scumbags and Superstars’ “Slimey Siamese” Scumball revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The SDCC exclusive MOTU “Stage 1 Prototype Set” 3.75″ action figures from Super7…
“When you think of the He-Man and Masters of the Universe Action Figures from the 80’s, you instantly imagine a genre defining toy style packed with big muscles and even bigger playsets. But what if there was more to the story? What if a toy sculptor had started from a different point of view before changingContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The SDCC exclusive MOTU “Stage 1 Prototype Set” 3.75″ action figures from Super7…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Shijinger” sofubi set from Utsugiyo…
Elusive sofubi producers Utsugiyo have just revealed details of their latest release, the jaw-dropping “Shijinger” set! Featuring 2 different “kaijin” (mysterious god) figures – Gebu (ゲブー) and Gieyo (ギーヨ) – the pair stand at around 5″ tall each, coming cast in a clear soft vinyl, coming with a variety of metallic sprays and filled with glitter pipeContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Shijinger” sofubi set from Utsugiyo…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The SDCC ’15 exclusive “M.O.T.U.S.C.L.E” mini figures from Super7…
As if the previously announced sofubi and Universal Monsters Haunted Crypt wasn’t enough, the guys over at Super7 have teamed up with Mattel for what has got to be one of the biggest SDCC exclusives we’ve seen so far… the officially licensed M.O.T.U.S.C.L.E mini figure series! You read that right, blending 2 of our favouriteContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The SDCC ’15 exclusive “M.O.T.U.S.C.L.E” mini figures from Super7…”
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