Having seen instant sellout success at both Wondefestival and yesterday’s Superfetival 66, we’ve decided to shine a little light on the debut line from Japanese artist KtoKto… the awesome Monster Series! Inspired by a mix of both classic monster designs and 80s Japanese horror toys – including the iconic MaBa Zombies – the first wave of figures featuresContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The KtoKto “Monster Series” sofubi minis…”
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MAN-E-NEWS// The “Pearl Grey” Alien sofubi from Super7 x Secret Base…
Debuting at SDCC back in July (here) to huge fan-fare, Super7 are proud to reveal that their officially licensed, vintage-style Alien sofubi will be returning in an all-new colorway this week! A collaboration with none other than Secret Base, the 4.5″ tall figure has been designed and sculpted to look like a classic Poppy sofubi, thisContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Pearl Grey” Alien sofubi from Super7 x Secret Base…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The NYCC excluisve “Rotten-X” from Triclops x Rampage Toys x Skull Head Butt…
Joining the previously posted Gnaw-X, Jon Malmstedt over at Rampage Toys has just revealed the second figure in his 3-part mega collaboration with Skull Head Butt… the mighty Rotten-X! Featuring the Triclops designed/Zectron sculpted “Rotten Tomato” ball as a head, the stunning “X” body figure has been jointly produced by Rampage Toys and Marmit, standingContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The NYCC excluisve “Rotten-X” from Triclops x Rampage Toys x Skull Head Butt…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Toast Wars “Darth Bacon” resin figure from Mr Toast x Good For You Toys x Junkfed…
“Not too long ago in a breakfast inspired galaxy no too far away there was Toast Wars! And now this ever lasting battle between Toast and Bacon can be a part of your universe with the very first Bootleg Action Figure created by Mr. Toast and Good For You Toys. Nothing starts your day offContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Toast Wars “Darth Bacon” resin figure from Mr Toast x Good For You Toys x Junkfed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Madman” and “Pyonshi” Deformate keshi from Newtervision…
Newtervision have just revealed that they’ll be following up their highly sought after “Frank” keshi with 2 more cheap toy-styled monsters in the ongoing Derformate series! Featuring the Igor inspired “Madman” and Jiangshi (Hopping Vampire) inspired “Pyonshi”, the pair have been beautifully realised in a super-deformed 2″ scale, coming in a 2-part design similar to previous Newtervision releases,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Madman” and “Pyonshi” Deformate keshi from Newtervision…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Technomage 4000AD resin figures from The Mark Ultra…
After a long hiatus from the custom bootleg scene, Mike Kirchoff aka The Mark Ultra has returned with his latest series of figures… Technomage 4000AD! Replacing his signature sci-fi aesthetic for something altogether more primeval, the new line-up consists of 3 all-new creations; Intrudor, Raptor Priest and Raptor Acolyte, each standing at around 3.75″ tall and comingContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Technomage 4000AD resin figures from The Mark Ultra…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The NYCC exclusive one-off Boglin Minis from Tim Clarke///
Legendary toy designer Tim Clarke has just revealed that he’ll be making an appearance at the Clutter NYCC booth with a whole heap of goodies… including these awesome one-off custom Boglin Minis! Just one of the many iconic toy lines that Tim has put his hand to over the years, a total of 4 figures haveContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The NYCC exclusive one-off Boglin Minis from Tim Clarke///”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Cosmos Alien Series from Medicom Toy…
Originally unveiled during Wonderfestival back in February, the all-new Cosmos Alien series from Medicom Toy is now finally up for grabs! Featuring the previously released Octopus (Ooze-It) and Fish designs, these original 1970’s gacha designs have been joined by 4 all-new sculpts from Mirock Toy’s Kaneko Yowohei; the Squid, Sea Urchin, Blob Fish and Sea Horse. ProducedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Cosmos Alien Series from Medicom Toy…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Scarlet Arm” 3.75 Series resin figure from Healeymade…
Fresh from the success of the standard Astro Knight release just last month, resin maestro Healeymade returns to his ever-growing 3.75 Series with an all-new figure, the Scarlet Arm! Kit-bashed from various vintage action figures, the 3.75″ tall piece has been cast up by the artist in a dark grey resin for this first release, comingContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Scarlet Arm” 3.75 Series resin figure from Healeymade…”
MAN-E-XCLUSIVE// The Disarticulators’ sofubi Oozeball proto revealed in full…
With NYCC just a couple of weeks away now, our very own Disarticulators have decided to reveal one of the many projects they’ll have on show at the event… the long-awaited sofubi Oozeball! A follow-up to last years hugely popular keshi-ball release, the DA’s Tru:Tek has completely redesigned the figure from the ground up for the newContinue reading “MAN-E-XCLUSIVE// The Disarticulators’ sofubi Oozeball proto revealed in full…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Three Head” Deadface micro figure from Ironhaus Productions…
It’s been a while since featured anything from Jimmy Rommel over at Ironhaus Productions, so it came with great pleasure today to find that the mini figure maestro has been readying an all-new creation for release this week… the “Three Head” Deadface micro! Seeing numerous incarnations since his first appearance in Universe of Violence – including ourContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Three Head” Deadface micro figure from Ironhaus Productions…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Street Fighter II sofubi from Dune x Capcom…
Originally unveiled in unpainted flesh vinyl at Wonderfestival back in July, the first batch of figures in the officially licensed Street Fighter II Sofubi Series are now finally up for grabs! Created for Japanese retro-lifestyle brand Dune, the first wave of figures consists of 3 different characters from the brawler’s original starting line-up – Ryu, KenContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Street Fighter II sofubi from Dune x Capcom…”
MAN-E-XCLUSIVE// The “Leucotomy Ball” from Leucotomy x The Disarticulators revealed…
Gabriel Mackenzie of UK apparel brand Leucotomy has teamed up with our very own Disarticulators for the release of his very own signature ball toy! Designed by Gabe and sculpted by the hugely talented Zectron, the 2″ ball – roughly the same scale as the previously released Oozeball – has been inspired by a Manga short storyContinue reading “MAN-E-XCLUSIVE// The “Leucotomy Ball” from Leucotomy x The Disarticulators revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Retroband’s Mondo Con exclusive “Slimy Sean” Retroband Kid…
Teased here as a finished wax proto earlier in the month, Retroband‘s “Slimy Sean” mini figure has finally been revealed in full! The second instalment in the artist’s GPK-inspired “Retroband Kids” series, the 2″ figure follows a similar cult-horror theme as the first release, Toxic Timmy, this time around parodying Return of the Living Dead’s infamous TarmanContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Retroband’s Mondo Con exclusive “Slimy Sean” Retroband Kid…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Toy Tokyo NYCC exclusive “8-Bit” Freddy and Jason ReAction Figures revealed…
The guys over at Toy Tokyo have just revealed 2 of the many exclusives they’ll have on offer at NYCC next month, the “8-bit” Freddy and Jason ReAction figures! Based on the original NECCA 7″ 8-bit figures released last year – which in turn were based on the ill-fated Nightmare on Elm Street and Friday 13thContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Toy Tokyo NYCC exclusive “8-Bit” Freddy and Jason ReAction Figures revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Omiso Factory’s Transformers-inspired resin action figure revealed…
Miso Mike over at the Omiso Factory has just revealed that his latest resin action figure is finally ready for release! A spiritual successor to last year’s incredible Mr Abnormal, the as yet untitled figure pays homage to the classic robot toy lines of the 70’s and 80’s, taking elements from the likes of Transformers andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Omiso Factory’s Transformers-inspired resin action figure revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Geek Life x SEGA’s Space Harrier “Mammoth” sofubi revealed…
With the recently released Altered Beast “Aggar” figure proving to be a huge success, the guys behind retro apparel brand Geek Life have wasted no time in getting to work on the second figure in the officially licensed Sega Retro Game Sofbi Collection- taking on 1985 shooter Space Harrier’s “Mammoth” boss! A near-perfect rendition ofContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Geek Life x SEGA’s Space Harrier “Mammoth” sofubi revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Levantine” Minute Man resin figure from Healeymade…
In a controversial move considering recent news events, NY-based artist Healeymade will be bringing back his masked Minute Man resin for a special “Levantine” edition later on today! Kit-bashed from a variety of vintage toys including a static Disney “Aladdin” PVC mini, the 3.5″ figure has been hand cast by the artist, coming in a stunning marbledContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Levantine” Minute Man resin figure from Healeymade…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Custom L.U.C.H.A resin mini figures from Topheroy x MannyX…
Teased here a few weeks back, the MannyX x Topheroy custom L.U.C.H.A series has finally touched down in the Customantics store! Featuring all 4 of the original M.U.S.C.L.E custom bootlegs alongside a whole host of other kit-bashed and re-sculpted minis, the figures have been hand cast by Manny in a variety of swirled clear and GID resin tints,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Custom L.U.C.H.A resin mini figures from Topheroy x MannyX…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “MUSKOLATOR” Shipwrecked Plunder Boy from Goodleg Toys…
The fine chaps over at Goodleg Toys are proud to reveal the third figure in their ongoing Shipwrecked Plunder Boys series, the muscle bound MUSKOLATOR! Billed as the “ultimate 5.5″ action figure”, the originally sculpted (100% non-bootleg!) piece features a total of 4 points of articulation, coming cast in a solid flesh resin with meticulous handContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “MUSKOLATOR” Shipwrecked Plunder Boy from Goodleg Toys…”
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