Wasting no time since the launch of their debut sofubi Fake Baron in March, the guys over at Awesome Toy have once again teamed up with Medicom Toy for another pachi-style release… Fake Spectreman! Offering up 2 different bootleg takes on the classic tokusatu character; a traditional version in red/yellow, complete with blood sucking monster companion-omake Bakura,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Awesome Toy x Medicom Toy’s Fake Spectreman sofubi…”
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MAN-E-NEWS// Daniel Yu’s Art Toy Culture online sales revealed…
Debuting 3 new releases at the recent Art Toy Culture convention in Seoul, Daniel Yu has thankfully held back a limited amount of each for an online release this Sunday, May 25th at 11pm EST! Here’s a quick rundown on the trio that’ll be up for grabs in-store… Gory Bomb & Bronco Buster “Irish Whipped” edition- Cast inContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Daniel Yu’s Art Toy Culture online sales revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Rampage Toys’ officially licensed Jamira kaiju teased…
Taking his toy game to a whole new level, Jon Malmstedt over at Rampage Toys has just revealed that he will be releasing an official Tsuburaya-licensed version of Jamira at Wonderfestival in July! Whilst we only have the above teaser to go by, we’re presuming that the soft vinyl kaiju will be going on sale under theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Rampage Toys’ officially licensed Jamira kaiju teased…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Zombie Disuko Smasher bootleg mini figure set from Jack’s Attic…
It’s been a while since their debut toy, “Weekend at the Lake”, touched down last year, but Jack’s Attic are finally back with what has got to be one of the best custom bootleg releases we’ve seen all year… proudly presenting the Zombie Disuko Smasher mini figure set! Based on the super-obscure and extremely weird 1987 FamicomContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Zombie Disuko Smasher bootleg mini figure set from Jack’s Attic…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Siccaluna’s Garage Kit Monster Series at Lulubell Toys…
Following our post last week, Lulubell Toys have just revealed full release details for Siccaluna’s newly-titled Garage Kit Monster Series! Featuring 4 classic, albeit renamed, b-movie creatures; Space Man (Gillman), the Drifter (Frank), Ancient One (Mummy) and Violent Beast (Kong), all have been realised in a monstrous 9″ of soft vinyl, each coming packed unassembled forContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Siccaluna’s Garage Kit Monster Series at Lulubell Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Dark Mind Toys exclusive Critter mini figures from The Disarticulators…
Teased earlier in the month, we are very proud to finally reveal full details of the first exclusive from newly established indie toy retailer Dark Mind Toys… a fresh batch of the Disarticulators‘ Critters-inspired mini figure! Designed and sculpted by Zectron and produced in a keshi-style rubber courtesy of Tru:Tek, the 1″ tall figures have been cast in a gorgeous thermal color-changingContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Dark Mind Toys exclusive Critter mini figures from The Disarticulators…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Titanium” Oozy micro-run from Guumon x Blurble…
Blurble has teamed up with none other than Guumon for the first ever painted run of Oozy figures! Designed by Blurble, digitally sculpted by iamscumbag and produced in resin by Dubose Art, the 6″ tall Ooze-It bootleg homage has been treated to Guumon’s signature “Titanium” paint scheme, featuring a mesmerising contrast of Monster Kolor silverContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Titanium” Oozy micro-run from Guumon x Blurble…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Healeymade x Twerps “Hell” Grhoul auction announced…
Healeymade has teamed up with Mishka‘s Greg Rivera aka Twerps for a decidedly hellish Grhoul release! Limited to an edition of just 2 pieces, the hugely popular 3.75″ figure has been cast by Healey in a satanic red resin, coming with super-tight black and silver factory-style paint app. Packed in a plastic clamshell with a one-off,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Healeymade x Twerps “Hell” Grhoul auction announced…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Sad… Broken… Alone…” S.U.C.K.L.E artist proofs from Luke Chueh…
Originally teased back in March, Luke Chueh‘s “Sad… Broken… Alone…” S.U.C.K.L.E artist proofs will finally be up for grabs soon! Originally created as 3.75″ bootleg for 2012′s Super Suck-Up show, the figure has since been miniaturised by George Gaspar for the Sucklord’s M.U.S.C.L.E inspired line, going on to be offered up as 1 of 5 extra “stretchContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Sad… Broken… Alone…” S.U.C.K.L.E artist proofs from Luke Chueh…”
MAN-E-XCLUSIVE// Unbox Industries’ Visible Man protos at ToyShack…
We took some time out yesterday to head over to Triclops‘ Toy Shack over in Walthamstow, London, to talk shop, bag some toys, and of course, check out Unbox Industries‘ incredible Invisible Man prototypes in-person! Based on 2000AD‘s fateful Frank Hart from early obscurity Visible Man, the release is set to feature a number of interpretations of theContinue reading “MAN-E-XCLUSIVE// Unbox Industries’ Visible Man protos at ToyShack…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Mr Teenage custom bootleg from Kalaka Toys…
Whilst we wait (rather impatiently!) for the launch of his new web store, mad genius Matias of Kalaka Toys has just revealed his latest crazy creation… Mr Teenage! Drawing inspiration from TV and toys right across the 80s and 90s, including TMNT, MOTU and of course, the A-Team, the creepy cycloptic creation has been kit-bashed andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Mr Teenage custom bootleg from Kalaka Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Devilman” NapNapNap resin figures from C.A.S.T…
Adam Saul over at Cop A Squat Toys has just revealed that he will be dropping his latest batch of NapNapNap figures in-store today (5/16) at 7pm EST! Paying tribute to Devilman this time around, the 5″ tall Nag inspired figures have been cast in a faithful light blue resin, complete with black, dark blue andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Devilman” NapNapNap resin figures from C.A.S.T…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Strange Kids Club x Disart ToyLabs “Strange Kid” Screwball…
Strange Kids Club and Disart ToyLabs pay tribute to a staple of 80s gross-out depravity with their first ever collaborative release, the Strange Kid Screwball! Inspired by legendary toy designer James Groman‘s illustration for SKC’s ongoing Circle Jerks sticker line, the stunning Madball-esque sculpt was originally undertaken by artist Jose David Cifuentes Ulloa as a fan project, quickly sparking the interest of SKC editor,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Strange Kids Club x Disart ToyLabs “Strange Kid” Screwball…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Siccaluna’s B-Movie Monsters at Lulubell Toys + IG competition…
Originally debuting at Wonderfestival back in February, Siccaluna‘s Classic Movie Monsters will finally be making an appearance in the West courtesy of Lulubell Toys! To celebrate the imminent coming of Frank, Kong, Mummy and Gillman in 8″ of glorious soft vinyl, Lulubell’s Luke Rook is currently holding a competition on IG for the chance to winContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Siccaluna’s B-Movie Monsters at Lulubell Toys + IG competition…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Kaikizu resin mini figures from MABATAKI Toys…
Newcomers MABATAKI Toys have just unveiled their debut mini figure release, “Kaikizu” from the Emerian planet! Bearing more than a passing resemblance to the much-loved Cosmos Alien Ooze-It bootlegs, the beautifully sculpted tribute has been hand cast in a hard resin, with an initial 3 colourways on offer, a light pink, a purple and an aqua green. MakingContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Kaikizu resin mini figures from MABATAKI Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Tripodius keshi custom from Dubose Art…
Jonathan over at Dubose Art will soon be making a return to the bootleg scene with his latest custom keshi creation, the awesome Tripodius! A glorious mix of kit-bashed vintage M.U.S.C.L.E mini figures, the 3-armed feline gladiator features a reduced version of Jonathan’s originally sculpted Cat Fighter head, coming complete with a super-tiny bell attached aroundContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Tripodius keshi custom from Dubose Art…”
MAN-E-NEWS// May’s OTMFG release from October Toys…
October Toys are offering mini figure fans the chance to “Spring into Spring” with their latest OTMFG release dropping later this week! Seeing the return of the Matt Doughty/Lamour Supreme designed Zombie Pheyden in an eye-catching MIMP style purple, the 2″ undead Glyos will be joined by the second round of George Gaspar’s curious looking BroctalContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// May’s OTMFG release from October Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// NolanJP’s Harryhausen/GPK inspired Cyclops mini revealed…
Sticking with the Garbage Pail Kid theme today, NolanJP has revealed yet another awesome sculpt in the works inspired by the gross-out trading card series, the mighty Cyclops! Paying tribute to Ray Harryhausen’s iconic beast in 1958’s The 7th Voyage of Sinbad, the ingenious mash-up of monster and doll is already coming together nicely- with just the ice creamContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// NolanJP’s Harryhausen/GPK inspired Cyclops mini revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Neon Orange and Green “Pyramid Head” APs from Leviathan…
Originally making its debut early last year, Leviathan‘s awesome Silent Hill inspired M.U.S.C.L.E custom, Pyramid Head, has returned for a limited artist proof run! Based on the cult videogame/film’s reoccurring monster of the same name, the figure has been ingeniously kit-bashed using M.U.S.C.L.E’s 104 and 107, coming with an additional stitched leather apron and sword sculpted in epoxy.Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Neon Orange and Green “Pyramid Head” APs from Leviathan…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Ooze Wars and Mini Liquid Ooze figures from Blurble…
Hot off the heals of last weekend’s Oozy release, Blurble is proud to reveal that another trio have already hit the store! First up we have the Dark Lord inspired “Ooze Wars”. Cast in a deep black resin, the 6″ tall Ooze-It homage has been decked out with minimal silver and blue accents, sprayed button panelContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Ooze Wars and Mini Liquid Ooze figures from Blurble…”
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