Tone Tank has just unveiled his latest lucha inspired bootleg, the Boxeador Mexicano! Kit-bashed from a variety of Mexican wrestling figures to resemble the artist’s debut release, Fist Hombre, the fist headed fighter stands at around 4″ tall, coming cast in a number of different one-off colours with contrasting hand painted highlights. Up for grabsContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Boxeador Mexicano custom bootlegs from Tone Tank…”
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MAN-E-NEWS// The HEAD-209 one-off custom bootleg from ManOrMonster? Studios…
Brandon Barker over at ManOrMonster? Studios rounds off his first month of weekly one-off releases with the reveal of his most outlandish figure yet, the menacing HEAD-209! Pieced together from a variety of past releases including the MoM? x Battle Babies Army Brat, the 5.5″ tall figure has been hand cast in resin by Brandon,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The HEAD-209 one-off custom bootleg from ManOrMonster? Studios…”
MAN-E-UPDATE// Blurble’s Ooze Club coming soon…
“When the Moon aligns with the green star of Ooze then the secrets will be reveled. Only a few can share in such secrets until the next alignment…” Blurble has just revealed that the highly anticipated Ooze Club’s site is now live! Whilst we’re still unsure of what membership will entail exactly, Blurble’s recent IGContinue reading “MAN-E-UPDATE// Blurble’s Ooze Club coming soon…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Hinomaru-Ya’s Wonderfestival exclusive Bikkembergs set from Itokin Park x Mirock Toy…
Hinomaru-Ya have just revealed that they’ll be offering up an all-new exclusive at Wonderfestival next weekend, the Itokin Park x Mirock Toy Bikkembergs set! Featuring two figures, Chitchi and Bikkembergs the Viking, the pair have been sculpted by Mirock’s Yohei Kaneko in an adorable vintage style, coming cast in soft vinyl with design/colour direction from Itokin Park.Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Hinomaru-Ya’s Wonderfestival exclusive Bikkembergs set from Itokin Park x Mirock Toy…”
MAN-E-XCLUSIVE// The Disarticulators’ Atomic Uchuujin keshi sculpt revealed…
As promised yesterday, we’re extremely happy to reveal The Disarticulators‘ latest keshi sculpt in full… the breathtaking Atomic Uchuujin! Inspired by banned Ultra 7 character Alien S’Pell (head over to Ultraman Wiki here to find out more), the little guy was designed and sculpted by Zectron, coming in at 2.5″ of pure irradiated menace. CurrentlyContinue reading “MAN-E-XCLUSIVE// The Disarticulators’ Atomic Uchuujin keshi sculpt revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The 3.75 Science Officer resin figure from Healeymade…
Healeymade will be kicking his new 3.75 series off this Friday, January 31st with one of his most accomplished figures to date, the incredible Science Officer! Part of an ongoing line of classic one-off customs that are due to be released throughout the year as resin multiples, the 3.75″ figure has been kit-bashed from aContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The 3.75 Science Officer resin figure from Healeymade…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Shoot Your Eye Out” vintage pea-shooter from HamFX…
Remember the pea shooters and spud guns of your youth? And remember the constant reminder from unnerved parents that you’d shoot someones eye out using it?! Well, thanks to HamFX, we now have a gun SPECIFICALLY for that purpose! The first in a series of classic, fully working toys from the artist, each piece comesContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Shoot Your Eye Out” vintage pea-shooter from HamFX…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Zoomoth’s Castlevania licensed keshi revealed…
We thought the unveiling of Dr Bomb last week would signify the end of Zoomoth‘s astounding Wonderfestival line-up, but the guys have only gone and revealed yet another licensed keshi they’ll have on hand… Castlevania’s Simon Belmont! Taken from his first ever outing on the NES, the vampire slayer has been meticulously realised in keshiContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Zoomoth’s Castlevania licensed keshi revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “One Night Only” Keshi Party at Rampage Studios…
We are very proud to reveal today that our very own Tru:Tek will be heading over to Japan for a special “One Night Only” Keshi Party at Rampage Studios! Taking place ahead of Wonderfestival on Friday, February 7th, the mini show is set to feature a whole heap of rubbery goodness, including all-new Rampage andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “One Night Only” Keshi Party at Rampage Studios…”
MAN-E-UPDATE// The FAKE BARON sofubi from Awesome Toy…
Teased here in it’s early stages just a couple of weeks back, Awesome Toy have revealed that their debut sofubi sculpt, FAKE BARON, is just about ready for production! Heavily inspired by a collection of Pachi (bootleg) Red Baron menko cards from the 70′s, the stunning plaster sculpt is currently undergoing the final stages of retouchingContinue reading “MAN-E-UPDATE// The FAKE BARON sofubi from Awesome Toy…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Brewmaster resin kit from DuBose Art x Motorbot x iamscumbag…
Dubose Art have just unleashed their latest hunk of resin, the awesome Brewmaster garage kit! Harking back to the classic resin kits of the 60’s and 70’s, the monstrous piece was designed by Motorbot, digitally sculpted by iamscumbag and produced by Jonathan DuBose. Consisting of 5 easily assembled pieces cast in a mix of green,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Brewmaster resin kit from DuBose Art x Motorbot x iamscumbag…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Manadarake exclusive Mazinger Z “Cheap Homage” from Medicom Toy…
Mandarake have teamed up with Medicom Toy for their first exclusive release of 2014, the Mazinger Z “Cheap Homage” sofubi! Paying tribute to the many, often unofficial, colours and shapes that Mazinger Z has graced since it’s conception in 1972, particularly the numerous cheap snack shop toys, the iconic bot has been realised in 2 subtlyContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Manadarake exclusive Mazinger Z “Cheap Homage” from Medicom Toy…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Blurble’s Kid Toxic and Oozy resin test pulls revealed…
Originally teased back in early December, Blurble has just revealed that his latest character to make the jump into 3D, the awesome Kid Toxic, has received it’s first resin test pull! Designed by Blurble, digitally sculpted by iamscumbag and prototyped/produced by DuBose Art, the 5″ tall figure brings the same instantly recognisable skate punk aesthetic as both Sparrow andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Blurble’s Kid Toxic and Oozy resin test pulls revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Leucotomy “Pink” exclusive Mini Monster Sets from beaK…
Celebrating the launch of their new website, UK based toy and apparel brand Leucotomy have teamed up with beaK for the release of the Mini Monster Set in an exclusive pink colourway! Cast in soft vinyl and measuring between 1″ to 3″ tall, the pack comprises of 4 figures; the Hedoro Kougai King, a tower accessory,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Leucotomy “Pink” exclusive Mini Monster Sets from beaK…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Rampage x Frenzy “Metal Frosting Head” Cakefighters revealed…
Jon Malmstedt over at Rampage Toys has teamed up with Frenzy for an all-new run of Cakefighter sofubi! Created as part of the huge line-up of toys Jon will be hauling to Wonderfestival on February 9th, the latest version of the Cupcake/Barbarian mash-up has been upgraded to 100% soft vinyl this time around (the originalContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Rampage x Frenzy “Metal Frosting Head” Cakefighters revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Wastlanders: Series 4 custom keshi from Super Sandbagger…
JR Deem aka Super Sandbagger has just revealed that the fourth and final series of Wastelander keshi will be touching down in his store at 10pm EST tonight! Split up into two waves (the second of which will be making an appearance in just a couple of weeks time), the first batch consists of twoContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Wastlanders: Series 4 custom keshi from Super Sandbagger…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Superman, Bizarro and Swamp Thing sofubi from Medicom Toy x DC Comics…
Following the release of both Batman and Joker in soft vinyl form, Medicom Toy have just unleashed the second wave of DC Comics Retro Sofubi… Featuring obvious choice Superman, we’re pleased to reveal that the other 2 figures are slightly more off the beaten track, with evil doppelganger Bizarro joined by one of our mostContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Superman, Bizarro and Swamp Thing sofubi from Medicom Toy x DC Comics…”
MAN-E-NEWS// New works at St Marks Comics from Lamour Supreme x Sucklord…
Lamour Supreme and the Sucklord have just announced that they will be invading St Marks Comics, NY, next Saturday, February 1st with a whole heap of new toys and original art. Whilst most of the work is still to be revealed, we have been able to catch a glimpse at one collaborative figure in particular,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// New works at St Marks Comics from Lamour Supreme x Sucklord…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Zoomoth’s Dr Bomb licensed keshi revealed…
As promised in our coverage of Horsehead a couple of weeks back, we’re proud to reveal the second licensed keshi that Zoomoth will be debuting at Wonderfestival next month… Namco’s Dr Bomb! Featuring as the final boss and main antagonist in obscure arcade and PC Engine title Bravoman, Zoomoth have once again nailed the characterContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Zoomoth’s Dr Bomb licensed keshi revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Mein Mk II resin figure from Healeymade…
Healeymade has just revealed that his latest resin masterpiece, Mein Mk II, will be touching down in-store tomorrow (1/24)! A follow up to 2011’s Mein figure (check it here), the latest incarnation has been scaled up in size to 5.5″, this time around losing the main torso in favour of a magnetically articulated head. CastContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Mein Mk II resin figure from Healeymade…”
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