Whilst Cosmo Knight Alpha may be on the bucket list of any self respecting kaiju collector, to keshi nuts it has to be the Mandarake Microkan, so what better way to round off our Japan recap than with a little look at the legendary store… One part of the numerous Mandarake spaces found in NakanoContinue reading “MAN-E-REPORT// Mandarake Microkan store visit…”
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MAN-E-XCLUSIVE// The Disarticulators’ 3D printed “base” ball revealed…
One of the many problems we (The Disarticulators) have encountered since working on both the MoD and Oozeballs over the past 6 months has been the heavy reliance of both magnets and glue- both are very difficult to work with alongside rubber urethane, and with the extensive post-production work needed on both designs, we haveContinue reading “MAN-E-XCLUSIVE// The Disarticulators’ 3D printed “base” ball revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Little Rubber Guy exclusive “White” S.U.C.K.L.E Series 1 can pack…
Little Rubber Guys are the first out of the blocks with their S.U.C.K.L.E Series 1 exclusives, proudly presenting the “White” can pack! Produced by the Sucklord and DKE Toys, the set includes all 10 of the original line-up of mini figures, this time around packed in LRG’s signature clear M.U.S.C.L.E style trash can with authenticContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Little Rubber Guy exclusive “White” S.U.C.K.L.E Series 1 can pack…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Crazies’ Trixie Soldier resin action figure from Retroband…
Retroband takes on George Romero’s cult 1973 classic The Crazies for his latest slice of custom bootleg genius, the Trixie Soldier! A perfect reinterpretation of film’s fateful military agents in 3.75″ form, the kit-bashed and re-sculpted figure comes complete with white biohazard suit, gas mask and flamethrower accessory. Hand cast in resin and given aContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Crazies’ Trixie Soldier resin action figure from Retroband…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Gory Bomb resin action figure from Daniel Yu…
Master sculptor Daniel Yu is set to enter the custom bootleg ring for his latest resin figure, the incredible Gory Bomb! Using what appears to be a vinatge Hasbro wrestling figure as a base platform, the stunning 5.5 has been intensely resculpted, coming complete with a Trap-Jaw styled mouth, gorilla head piece, intense scarring andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Gory Bomb resin action figure from Daniel Yu…”
MAN-E-REPORT// Velocitron Wonderfestival booth recap…
Securing yet another one day license at Wonderfestival to produce official Hino Hideshi inspired sofubi, it was no wonder that Ricky Wilson aka Velocitron‘s booth was one of the first on our agenda last Sunday! Seeing the re-issue of Hell Girl, the poor child was joined by fellow Hell Baby character Gaki, alongside one ofContinue reading “MAN-E-REPORT// Velocitron Wonderfestival booth recap…”
MAN-E-REPORT// Nerdone Wonderfestival booth recap (and the M.O.T.U.L.O.S sofubi)…
With the hype surrounding the release of the M.O.T.U.L.O.S sofubi reaching fever pitch last week, it came as no surprise to find the Paralyzing Toys Wonderfestival booth swamped upon Nerdone‘s arrival early afternoon. Bringing along a selection of past figures, including a new mini run of Tarman bootlegs plus a new batch of Steregon keshi,Continue reading “MAN-E-REPORT// Nerdone Wonderfestival booth recap (and the M.O.T.U.L.O.S sofubi)…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Atomic Uchuujin “Crystallized Corpuscle” watch buttons revealed…
Promised to you guys at the beginning of last week, we can now finally reveal the companion piece to the Disarticulators‘ latest figure Atomic Uchuujin… the “Crystallized Corpuscle” watch buttons! Closely based on the human blood draining watches found in the banned Ultra7 episode “From A Planet With Love” (the very same that influenced AU’sContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Atomic Uchuujin “Crystallized Corpuscle” watch buttons revealed…”
MAN-E-REPORT// Zoomoth Wonderfestival booth recap…
Any regular readers of the blog will know how much we’re digging the custom keshi scene right now, so it came with great pleasure during Wondefestival to be able to head over to the Zoomoth booth and finally check out their wares in person! Bringing one of their most impressive displays yet, the space wasContinue reading “MAN-E-REPORT// Zoomoth Wonderfestival booth recap…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Sraped Resin’s Battling Bastards: From Parts Unknown…
For a main event luchador, life is all about fame, glory and Cadillacs… But what about the opening-match jabroni’s working for just $20 and a torta? Who are these villainous journeymen wrestlers destined to wander the Mexican wrestling circuit as perennial losers? Well, Robert Rodriguez over at Scraped Resin intends to shed light on theseContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Sraped Resin’s Battling Bastards: From Parts Unknown…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Medicom Toy’s Cosmos Alien prototypes at Wonderfestival…
Medicom Toy provided one of the most expansive displays of soft vinyl at Wonderfestival over the weekend, and whilst unfortunately none of the figures were for sale, we did get a glimpse at some amazing upcoming projects- the first we’re posting coming in the form of all-new Cosmos Aliens! Building on the recent resurrection ofContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Medicom Toy’s Cosmos Alien prototypes at Wonderfestival…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Robert Cop resin action figure from Ralph Niese x Goodleg Toys…
Our good friend Ralph Niese has teamed up with the chaps at Goodleg Toys for the latest incarnation of the mighty Robert Cop! Designed and sculpted by Ralph based on the classic 80’s action flick RoboCop, the crazy figure comes complete with 4 points of articulation, a mounted hand gun, plus an additional bayonetted assaultContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Robert Cop resin action figure from Ralph Niese x Goodleg Toys…”
MAN-E-REPORT// Cosmo Knight Alpha store visit…
One of the many, many highlights of our trip over to Japan, we were lucky enough to make the pilgrimage over to the legendary Cosmo Knight Alpha shop on our last day. Run by Longneck’s Yoda-san, the modest sized space in Sakae-cho is home to easily one of the biggest collections of rare soft vinylContinue reading “MAN-E-REPORT// Cosmo Knight Alpha store visit…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Incredible Zulk resin action figure from Falcon Toys…
A man most certainly after our hearts, Mike Woods over at Falcon Toys has combined the best of both Star Wars and Kaiju for his latest resin figure, the Incredible Zulk! Looking like a mutated, overgrown Zuckuss (or 4-LOM depending on which SW line you grew up with!), the insectoid beastie has been cast inContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Incredible Zulk resin action figure from Falcon Toys…”
MAN-E-XCLUSIVE// The Rampage Studios “Keshi Party” recap…
We’re back!!! After an amazing few days with Rampage Toys‘ Jon Malmstedt over in Japan, we’re finally catching up with the stack of news and reports we plan to share with you guys- and what better way to start than with a recap of the Rampage Studios Keshi Party?! Featuring a ton of mini figureContinue reading “MAN-E-XCLUSIVE// The Rampage Studios “Keshi Party” recap…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Rampage Studios exclusive “Preview Edition” Atomic Uchuujin from The Disarticulators…
Whilst we’ve had to forgo regular posting in preparation for our trip to Japan later in the week, we have time to share one exclusive with you guys… the first production shots of The Disarticulators‘ latest keshi, Atomic Uchuujin! Inspired by banned Ultra 7 character Alien S’Pell (head over to Ultraman Wiki here to find out more), theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Rampage Studios exclusive “Preview Edition” Atomic Uchuujin from The Disarticulators…”
MAN-E-UPDATE// The “One Night Only” Keshi Party at Rampage Studios…
Following our announcement of the “One Night Only” Keshi Party over at Rampage Studios next Friday, we thought we’d share with you guys a few of the figures that’ll be making an appearance! Joining the previously revealed Catfighter keshi, Rampage Toys’ Jon Malmstedt has got to work on a trio of all-new bootlegs for theContinue reading “MAN-E-UPDATE// The “One Night Only” Keshi Party at Rampage Studios…”
MAN-E-NEWS// War on Prehis’ Multi Drone resin action figure from Goodleg Toys…
“Beast, machine and man have fused to perfection in this latest creation of Prehistorian warfare. The six armed abomination can fight with the precision of a robot, the ferocity of an animal, and the ingenuity of man. Because of it’s fast turning arm prothesis and it’s shrieking buzz saw chest, the Multi Drone is also knownContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// War on Prehis’ Multi Drone resin action figure from Goodleg Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Stabilized Outlanders, Toxic Anomalies and more from NiStuff…
NiStuff over at 481 Universe has revealed that the latest horde of Outlanders and Anomalies will be touching down in-store tonight (1/31) at 9pm EST! First up, we have the highly anticipated Stabilized “Toal” and “Andur” Outlanders. Inspired by the Chaos CC Glyos released a few years back, these guys have been produced in alternatingContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Stabilized Outlanders, Toxic Anomalies and more from NiStuff…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Gnosis’ My Lil Grizlli sculpt revealed…
Following the success of his debut sofubi release, The Old Ones, Gnosis aka Grizlli Atom has hit the clay once more as he reveals his latest sculpt, My Lil Grizlli! Heavily inspired by vintage Japanese squeaker toys, the artist has added a few personal touches, including his staple studded denim vest, grizzly beard and fringe.Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Gnosis’ My Lil Grizlli sculpt revealed…”
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