Having had huge success with Barney the Wookie, Jeremy the Jawa and, of course, the DTA award winning Geekwok, Richard Page over at UME Toys is proud to reveal his latest Star Wars inspired figure, the small, wrinkly green mentor known as Ozzie! Standing at around 3.5″ tall, the originally sculpted piece has been cast inContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Ozzie resin figure from UME Toys…”
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MAN-E-NEWS// The Kaibutsu Series painted-run from DeathCat Toys x KtoKto…
With KtoKto currently sculpting DeathCat Toys‘ “Magic of the Void” series for Toy Art Gallery, owner Johan Ulrich has revealed that he will be returning the favour by painting a run of the artist’s Kaibutsu (Monster) Series mini figures! Featuring all 3 designs from the first wave; hopping vampire “Jiangshi”, horned cyclops “Scream”, and tombed mummyContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Kaibutsu Series painted-run from DeathCat Toys x KtoKto…”
MAN-E-NEWS// KtoKto’s Monster Series: Wave 2 sofubi minis revealed…
With his first round of “Monster” sofubi minis already proving to be a huge success, Japanese artist KtoKto has just revealed that a second wave is about to head into production! Inspired by a mix of both classic monster designs and 80s Japanese horror toys – including the iconic MaBa Zombies – this second batch once again featuresContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// KtoKto’s Monster Series: Wave 2 sofubi minis revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Geek Life x SEGA’s Space Harrier “Mammoth” sofubi…
With their “Aggar” Altered Beast sofubi now seeing 2 sell-out colorways, the guys behind retro apparel brand Geek Life have finally unleashed the second figure in the officially licensed Sega Retro Game Sofbi Collection- the “Mammoth” enemy from 1985 shooter Space Harrier! A near-perfect rendition of the iconic cycloptic mammal in soft vinyl, the Yamada Masami sculpted figure stands atContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Geek Life x SEGA’s Space Harrier “Mammoth” sofubi…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The open-preorder “GID” Alien sofubi from Super7 x Secret Base…
Having seen 2 limited releases over the past few months, the officially licensed Alien sofubi from Super7 is set to return for an open “glow-in-the-dark” edition this weekend! Collaboratively produced alongside Secret Base, the 4.5″ tall figure has been designed and sculpted to look like a classic Poppy sofubi mini, this time around cast in a GID soft vinylContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The open-preorder “GID” Alien sofubi from Super7 x Secret Base…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Little Rubber Guys’ “Rhino” and “Scorpion” Rise of the Beasts PVC figures…
Having seen numerous setbacks since their first reveal back in early 2012, Jon Karris over at Little Rubber Guys is very pleased to announce that the first production run of Rise of the Beasts will finally available to the general public this weekend! Inspired by the classic Battle Beast mini figures, these bang-up-to-date renditions stand at justContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Little Rubber Guys’ “Rhino” and “Scorpion” Rise of the Beasts PVC figures…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Shark Norris resin action figure from Goodleg Toys…
Chuck Norris is already the most feared man on the planet, so what insane person would combine him with the most feared creature in the ocean thus creating mankind’s doom? Goodleg Toys of course! – The Toy Viking The fine chaps over at Goodleg Toys have just unveiled their latest resin action figure masterpiece, the fearsome SharkContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Shark Norris resin action figure from Goodleg Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Barbalien Warrior and Magus 2 Pack from Galaxxor x Extra-Truckestrial…
Two of the resin action figure scene’s heavyweights – Ben Spencer of Galaxxor and Extra-Truckestrial Customs – have joined forces for their first collaborative release, the Barbalien Warrior and Magus 2 Pack! Created in the same vein as Galaxxor’s previous Cyborg Space Barbarians and Grape-Apes, the 5.5″ Barbalien features the body from a vintage MOTU buckContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Barbalien Warrior and Magus 2 Pack from Galaxxor x Extra-Truckestrial…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Revenge of S.U.C.K.L.E” Kickstarter campaign from The Sucklord x DKE Toys…
Having proved a huge success worldwide since it’s successful Kickstarter campaign over a year ago, The Sucklord and DKE Toys‘ S.U.C.K.L.E mini figure series returns for a rather vengeful sequel! Once again consisting of 10 PVC renditions from the Sucklord universe, including Sucklord 75, Sucklord 61, Star Chump, Mary Paper$, Gay Energon, Douchebot, Crystal Pharoah, Wrecked Souls ofContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Revenge of S.U.C.K.L.E” Kickstarter campaign from The Sucklord x DKE Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The DCon exclusive “Trou Noir” resin figure from Healeymade…
Healeymade has just unveiled that his latest figure, Trou Noir, will be debuting at Designer Con 2014 this weekend. With a name that rather aptly translates as “Black Hole”, the 6″ figure has actually been booted from a French “Black Hole” Kinnikuman knock-off, coming cast in a gorgeous metallic glitter purple resin that mimics theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The DCon exclusive “Trou Noir” resin figure from Healeymade…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The DCon exclusive MWotR: Evolution “Goliath” Glyos compatible PVC figure…
The guys over at Fantastic Plastic Toys are proud to reveal the next step in their ever growing line of anthropomorphic wrestling minis, presenting Mystical Warriors of the Ring: Evolution! Scrapping the original static M.U.S.C.L.E-style approach in favour of the full articulated and interchangeable Glyos system, the team at FPT have been hard at work overContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The DCon exclusive MWotR: Evolution “Goliath” Glyos compatible PVC figure…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The DCon exclusive MOTULOS playset from DeathCat Toys x Nerdone…
DeathCat Toys and Nerdone have just revealed that their collaborative “Nekos in My Pocket” playset will be returning for Designer Con 2014 courtesy of Toy Art Gallery! Featuring the MOTU/Neclos inspired MOTULOS castle in an orange soft vinyl with dark orange and brown sprays, this has once again been joined by a DeathCat keshi companion, coming in a choiceContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The DCon exclusive MOTULOS playset from DeathCat Toys x Nerdone…”
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 River City Ransom resin action figure from Scraped Resin…
Robert Rodriguez over at Scraped Resin is proud to present his latest release, paying tribute to cult NES brawler River City Ransom’s Alex in action figure form! In-scale with all of your favourite 90’s action figure lines, the 4″ tall, hand cast and painted resin features 3 points of magnetic articulation, coming housed in the standardContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The DCon exclusive River City Ransom resin action figure from Scraped Resin…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Battlegini custom keshi from Vasilis Lolos x Eric Nilla…
Hot off the heals of yesterday’s Cheestroyer keshi reveal, Eric Nilla proudly presents yet another new mini figure he’ll be debuting at Designer Con 2014, the Battlegini from Vasilis Lolos! Kit-bashed and re-sculpted by the artist from various vintage Kinnikuman, Battle Beast and Exogini figures, the ingenious creation stands at around 2″ tall, coming castContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Battlegini custom keshi from Vasilis Lolos x Eric Nilla…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Black Bart with Gold Chain custom action figure from Bootleg Bart x Manny X…
Teaming up with famed knock-off catalogers Bootleg Bart, Manny X over at Patrullax is proud to present his latest custom action figure, Black Bart with Gold Chain! Booted directly from the original 1989 Playmates action figure, the 3″ tall piece pays homage to the classic rip-off designs of the 90’s, coming cast in a brown resin, handContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Black Bart with Gold Chain custom action figure from Bootleg Bart x Manny X…”
MAN-E-NEWS// HamFX’s Starman resin action figure revealed…
Having delved into the world of 80’s NES game Pro Wrestling last year with a custom bootleg interpretation of protagonist Amazon, Tyler Ham aka HamFX is set to return with an all-new figure taken from the game, the mighty Starman! One of our most fondly remembered characters from the iconic brawler, the pink lycra donningContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// HamFX’s Starman resin action figure revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Hungry Hungry Hordak H.U.S.T.L.E AP release from Brutherford Industries…
It’s been a long time in coming, but the “Hungry Hungry Hordak” figure from Brutherford Industries has finally seen an artist proof release! Featuring as part of our very own Tru:Tek’s debut mini figure series H.U.S.T.L.E way back in 2012 (check it here if you haven’t already!), the 2″ tall M.U.S.C.L.E-style figure was designed and digitally sculptedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Hungry Hungry Hordak H.U.S.T.L.E AP release from Brutherford Industries…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Novelty Haus exclusive “ZRK” resin action figures from GreenPlasticTunnels…
“With a terrifying timbre, the wild cry of ZRK carries through the wooded maze of branched beasts. The eyeless army of ancient timber has witnessed ageless wonders. Now on the Eve of Hallowed Celebration, out of the thick underbrush wanders the wicked ZRK… ZRK, scourge of ageless horrors of landscaping. ZRK cannot be pruned, heContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Novelty Haus exclusive “ZRK” resin action figures from GreenPlasticTunnels…”
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…”
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