It’s been a long time in coming, but retro apparel brand 8-Bit Zombie have finally confirmed that their hugely popular THRASHOR resin action figure will be making a return this summer! Designed by Thew and digitally sculpted by Shinbone Creative, the hilarious mash-up of MOTU and skate punk is set to receive a number of enhancements overContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// 8-Bit Zombie’s THRASHOR action figure returns…”
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MAN-E-NEWS// Healeymade’s “Hesher” resin action figure for the 3.75 Series…
Healeymade returns with the third release in his ongoing 3.75 Series, mustachioed commando, Hesher! The very first mash-up Healey created for the line’s original run of one-off 3.75″ customs back in 2007, the stunning kit-bashed action figure has since been resurrected from the artist’s archives, coming hand cast in resin and given a meticulous faux-factoryContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Healeymade’s “Hesher” resin action figure for the 3.75 Series…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Two One Three resin action figure from Doom United x The Mark Ultra…
In-keeping with their anti-hero/villain ethos, newly established street wear brand Doom United are proud to present their first ever action figure release, Two One Three! Said to have a “distinct hatred for heroes”, the disfigured assassin was created by none other than The Mark Ultra, coming kit-bashed from a variety of undisclosed 3.75″ action figures andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Two One Three resin action figure from Doom United x The Mark Ultra…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Geekwok zombie customs from UME Toys…
Something evil is stirring down in the forest… well evilly cute, as Richard Page over at UME Toys will be unleashing a mini outbreak of Geekwok zombie customs this coming Friday 13th! Limited to an edition of 13 one-of-a-kind creations, each 3″ tall Geekwok has been hand cast in solid resin, coming with the usual mixContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Geekwok zombie customs from UME Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// October Toys’ Glyos compatible Skeleton Warriors Kickstarter…
The guys over at October Toys are set to bring back one of THE cult toy lines of the 90’s, Skeleton Warriors, through the aid of Kickstarter– and the best bit? The figures are going to be 100% Glyos compatible! Coinciding with the 20th anniversary of the classic brand, the OT team have reimagined the iconic figures withContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// October Toys’ Glyos compatible Skeleton Warriors Kickstarter…”
MAN-E-XCLUSIVE// The Strange Kids Club x Disart ToyLabs SKC store exclusive “Strange Kid” Screwball revealed…
Revealed here as a finished digital sculpt just a couple of weeks back, we’re very proud to reveal that the first collaborative release between Strange Kids Club and the Disart ToyLabs, the “Strange Kid” Screwball, will finally be making its debut later this week! Based on an illustration by legendary toy designer James Groman‘s for SKC’s ongoing Circle Jerks stickerContinue reading “MAN-E-XCLUSIVE// The Strange Kids Club x Disart ToyLabs SKC store exclusive “Strange Kid” Screwball revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Hello Pike’s Kinnikuthulhu mini figure returns…
The stars have finally alined for the resurrection of Hello Pike‘s mystical beast, the Kinnikuthulhu! Kit-bashed and re-sculpted from M.U.S.C.L.E #187 “The Hawkman”, the 2″ mini figure originally made its debut at the beginning of last year, now returning courtesy of original caster Eric Nilla in a slew of common and special one-off colourways. Up for grabs alongsideContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Hello Pike’s Kinnikuthulhu mini figure returns…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Dubose Art x Bigmantoys Treegar action figure revealed…
Bigmantoys are proud to reveal that the highly underrated Treegar action figure is set to make a return courtesy of Dubose Art! Originally sculpted by Bigmantoys’ Lee Burbridge, the 5.5″ has been resurrected by Dubose in an all-new “Poison Berry” colourway, coming cast in a gorgeous purple and magenta swirled resin with lime hand painted detailing reminiscentContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Dubose Art x Bigmantoys Treegar action figure revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Joseph Harmon’s 1/6th scale Hawaii Werewolf for TAG’s “Stepping Through Walls” group show…
Joining the previously posted Hawaii Sasquatch resin figures, Joseph Harmon has just revealed another piece he’ll have on display at Toy Art Gallery‘s upcoming “Stepping Through Walls” group show… a one-off 1/6th scale Hawaii Werewolf! Sculpted in clay on top of a fully articulated 12″ tall doll, Harmon’s signature character comes hand painted with aContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Joseph Harmon’s 1/6th scale Hawaii Werewolf for TAG’s “Stepping Through Walls” group show…”
MAN-E-NEWS// New resin mini figures from Omiso Factory…
Taking a break from his wonderfully detailed resin action figures, Miso Mike over at the Omiso Factory has just revealed a pair of mini figures that should hopefully be up for grabs soon! Drawing inspiration from as far afield as Kinkeshi, Transformers, vintage kaiju and even MOTU, the super-chunky 2.5″ figures will presumably come in aContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// New resin mini figures from Omiso Factory…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Dr Death’s Mutant Bastard “Flim Flam” WIP revealed…
With the previously posted Sergei the Sturgeon now in the final stages of prototyping, Run Alexandersen aka Dr Death has wasted no time in getting started on the third figure in the ongoing Mutant Bastard action figure series, Flim Flam! A skateboarding cat that apparently suffers from severe cat allergy, the rather unfortunate feline has been craftedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Dr Death’s Mutant Bastard “Flim Flam” WIP revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Velocitron’s new officially licensed Hino Hideshi sofubi teased…
Ricky Wilson aka Velocitron has secured a 1 day license for Wonderfestival in July to produce another round of Hino Hideshi sofubi! Featuring all 3 previously released designs in brand spanking new colourways, from what we can gather from the teasers revealed so far, Beserk’s Guts baby will be coming in a clear blue vinyl with simpleContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Velocitron’s new officially licensed Hino Hideshi sofubi teased…”
MAN-E-XCLUSIVE// The Scary Larry mini figure from EnJayPee x Disart ToyLabs coming soon…
Whilst we still can’t give you the full lowdown on the upcoming Scary Larry mini figure release just yet (be patient, it’s coming!), we’ve decided to share this awesome movie-poster teaser from designer/sculptor NolanJP which should hopefully whet your appetite! Currently in the final stages of production courtesy of our very own Tru:Tek at theContinue reading “MAN-E-XCLUSIVE// The Scary Larry mini figure from EnJayPee x Disart ToyLabs coming soon…”
MAN-E-UPDATE// Dr Death’s Mutant Bastard “Sergei the Sturgeon” WIP revealed…
Originally here revealed at the beginning of the month, Rune Alexandersen aka Dr Death has very kindly shared with us some updated shots of new Mutant Bastard figure “Sergei the Sturgeon”- and the good news is, he’s just about ready to head into production! Pictured here as a near-finished sculpt, Sergei, as with debut figure Mutant Steve, borrows heavilyContinue reading “MAN-E-UPDATE// Dr Death’s Mutant Bastard “Sergei the Sturgeon” WIP revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Grizlli Atom’s “The Ancient Ones” WIP revealed…
Reaching even further back in time for his latest round of sofubi under the Gnosis monicker, Grizlli Atom has just unveiled a WIP look at the follow-up to the Old Ones… the Ancient Ones! Featuring a total of 3 new designs, the paperclay-style sculpts have been inspired by a unique mix of ancient Aztec culture, Miura’s vintageContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Grizlli Atom’s “The Ancient Ones” WIP revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Kreepskull Boy resin figure from Kalaka Toys…
With so many figures touching down in the Kalaka Toys store since it’s launch last weekend, we thought we’d shine a spot light on one of our favourite releases from owner Matias so far, the Kreepskull Boy custom bootlegs! Standing at an impressive 8″, the ingenious piece has been kit-bashed from a vintage ThrashMetal Boy figure, comingContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Kreepskull Boy resin figure from Kalaka Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// New WF exclusive Real x Nibblers and Datadub F5’s at Fig-X…
Originally making an appearance at Design Fiesta 39 a couple of weeks back, Datadub has just revealed that a number of new figures are up for grabs in the Fig-X store right now! Marking the first online release of Datadub’s very own “Don” Finger 5 sofubi, a total of 3 designs are up for grabsContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// New WF exclusive Real x Nibblers and Datadub F5’s at Fig-X…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Rampage Toys’ custom Samael sofubi for the upcoming TAG group show…
Having been produced in strictly limited numbers under Wonderfestival’s one day licensing agreement, we sadly don’t see too many customs of Zoomoth‘s Samael sofubi… so when we found out that Jon Malmstedt over at Rampage Toys would finally be busting out the paints on one for an upcoming group show at TAG, we had to stand upContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Rampage Toys’ custom Samael sofubi for the upcoming TAG group show…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Medicom Toy’s Batgirl and Catwoman for the DC Comics Retro Sofubi Collection…
Having neglected the female angle in their first 2 DC Comics Retro Sofubi releases, Medicom Toy intend to right their wrongs with the addition of Batgirl and Catwoman in this third round of figures! Once again sculpted by Bear Model and colour coordinated by Frenzy, the vintage-styled figures stand at just shy of 10″ each, comingContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Medicom Toy’s Batgirl and Catwoman for the DC Comics Retro Sofubi Collection…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The BZLBRX-1 Thesis Gameplay Figure from Novelty Haus…
Noel Danger over at Novelty Haus is proud to announce the arrival of a rather unique multimedia release, the BZLBRX-1 Thesis Gameplay Figure. A collaboration with programmer Olya Androsik, the project marks the return of Danger’s reoccurring BZLBRX character, although this time it’s not just in resin… but as the star of his very own video game!Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The BZLBRX-1 Thesis Gameplay Figure from Novelty Haus…”
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