Having previously worked with the likes of ManOrMonster? Studios and Galaxxor on a number of neo-vintage figure releases, the legendary Skinner finally throws his hat into the ring with his first ever custom bootleg release… Mansons of the Universe: Charlor Rises! Based on the infamous criminal Charles Manson, the hilarious figure has been kit-bashed fromContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Skinner’s Mansons of the Universe: Charlor Rises custom bootleg for SDCC ’13…”
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MAN-E-NEWS// WOTU Series 2 “Soda Pop” edition from Goodleg Toys…
Fresh from the success of Dead DieBia$e & Co, the guys over at Goodleg Toys are proud to present their 2nd Series of Wrestlers of the Universe (WotU) figures, introducing Moneybash, Mermaniac, and the 2-Badders tag team, Nuke & Clutch! Once again kit-bashed from iconic 90s WWF and 80s MotU action figures, this initial batch,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// WOTU Series 2 “Soda Pop” edition from Goodleg Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Finner and Sawhawk custom Glyos Crayboths from Ersico…
The mighty Ersico serves up another 2 slices of custom Glyos perfection, as he proudly presents his latest pair of Crayboths… Finner and Sawhawk! Featuring a ton of additional sculpting including extra weaponry (check out that chained mace!) and stunning, embellished finned backs, the duo have been painted in Ersico’s unmistakable weathered style, using aContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Finner and Sawhawk custom Glyos Crayboths from Ersico…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Darth’ NitroBall from Muscle Things revealed…
With the swathe of GPK customs and B.U.F.F releases recently, we were beginning to wonder if Muscle Things‘ promising NitroBall project would remain on the drawing board… Well fear not! As not only do we have confirmation that the series is still in development, but MT’s Alec has also revealed a second figure- the awesomeContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Darth’ NitroBall from Muscle Things revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Nama Niku’s ‘Top Rope’ Toy Mafia exclusive revealed…
Hitting our inbox a little late to be featured as promised yesterday, we nonetheless bring you the latest exclusive to be revealed for this weekend’s Toy Mafia… Nama Niku‘s debut NNWA custom keshi, Top Rope! Standing at around 1.5″ tall, the figure features a kit-bashed M.U.S.C.L.E body plus an originally sculpted wrestling ring torso with realContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Nama Niku’s ‘Top Rope’ Toy Mafia exclusive revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Flesh’ 3 Piece Set from Healeymade…
After what has seemed like months of torturous waiting, Healeymade‘s much anticipated ‘Flesh’ mini figure trifecta is finally upon us! Featuring all 3 of the artist’s popular custom bootleg M.U.S.C.L.E figures; M.A.S.K mash-ups Deuce Nelson, Ashura M.A.S.K and the Altar Boy, the 2″ pieces have been hand cast in resin using the traditional keshi-gomu styledContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Flesh’ 3 Piece Set from Healeymade…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The SDCC exclusive ALIEN Reaction figures from Super7…
Revealed way back in the summer of last year, the resurrected 1979 ALIEN action figure line from Super7 will finally be making it’s debut at SDCC next month! Under authorisation from 20th Century Fox, the guys are now in the final stages of producing the full series of 5 never before released toys as part ofContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The SDCC exclusive ALIEN Reaction figures from Super7…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Disarticulators at Toy Mafia, plus the reveal of our Madball of Death!
Toy Mafia (\ˈtȯi mä-fē-ə\) Noun. An organized international body of designer toy collectors, originally founded in NYC. Toy Mafia events take place monthly and are often associated with exclusive releases and excessive partying. We’re sure a number of you have been wondering why our posts have been a little irregular over the past couple ofContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Disarticulators at Toy Mafia, plus the reveal of our Madball of Death!”
MAN-E-NEWS// Sgt. Corpse Grinder “Bling-Bling” Version from Blockheads Toys…
Originally featured here customised by Man-E-Toys regular Ersico, the hilarious Sgt. Corpse Grinder from Blockheads Toys has been resurrected for one more extra special release… the rather aptly titled Bling-Bling Version! 1 of 3 pieces created in aid of a fellow roommate’s fight against cancer, the latest edition has been cast in a clear amberContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Sgt. Corpse Grinder “Bling-Bling” Version from Blockheads Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Gizmo keshi custom repro from Eric Nilla…
In between working on his latest Universe of Violence figure, Cythulhu, Eric Nilla has found the time to knock out yet another crazy-rare custom keshi repro… presenting Gremlins’ Gizmo! Originally released as a Japan-only vending machine figure around the time of the film’s release, the awesome 1″ tall sculpt (original pictured) was kindly donated toContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Gizmo keshi custom repro from Eric Nilla…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The S.U.C.K.L.E Kickstarter campaign from The Sucklord…
It’s been almost a year since we last heard anything of the Sucklord‘s M.U.S.C.L.E inspired line S.U.C.K.L.E, so it came with great relief yesterday to hear that not only is the project alive and kicking, but has already touched down as a fully fledged Kickstarter campaign! Featuring a total of 10 different sculpts realised byContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The S.U.C.K.L.E Kickstarter campaign from The Sucklord…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Nuclear Summer Dave 2013 from The Mark Ultra x Novelty Haus…
“Summer 2013: Dave has again successfully phased through the ether into the 3rd dimension. This time Dave didn’t make it unscathed! Upon viewing his photoluminescence, you will see one extraordinary effect of inter-dimensional travel. This incarnation of Dave collects light radiation and emits photons! Once he is charged, he will cast photons into your eyesContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Nuclear Summer Dave 2013 from The Mark Ultra x Novelty Haus…”
MAN-E-NEWS// New Hippovor custom resin Glyos heads from 1Shot Toys…
Whilst we eagerly wait for more details on the upcoming Snack Attack mini figure series (check out our initial reveal here), Eric over at 1Shot Toys comes with the latest batch of white hot Hippovor heads! Fully compatible with The Godbeast’s Armorvor Glyos figure, the beautifully sculpted anthropomorphic design has been hand cast in 5Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// New Hippovor custom resin Glyos heads from 1Shot Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Triclops’ ‘BeefCake’ custom bootleg from the Venice B.A.S.T.A.R.D Beach twin pack…
We’ve been following the progress of Triclops‘ ‘Venice B.A.S.T.A.R.D Beach‘ release for the past month or so now, and with the reveal of the pictured BeefCake (aka Protein Bar-t aka Muscle Wayne!) this week, we’re guessing we won’t have too much longer to wait! To be joined by the previously posted ‘Final Boss’ from Ralph NieseContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Triclops’ ‘BeefCake’ custom bootleg from the Venice B.A.S.T.A.R.D Beach twin pack…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Pro Wrestling’s ‘The Amazon’ custom resin bootleg from HamFX…
As massive fans of iconic NES game Pro Wrestling back in the 80’s, the latest figure from HamFX has got to be our favourite yet… a custom bootleg rendition of our favourite character, The Amazon! Kit-bashed from an undisclosed vintage action figure with newly sculpted boots, shorts and head, this “Second Round” edition has beenContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Pro Wrestling’s ‘The Amazon’ custom resin bootleg from HamFX…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Sucklord x Lamour Supreme for the Cotton Candy Machine’s Tiny Trifecta Show…
With the legendary Tiny Trifecta Show opening it’s doors once again at NY’s Cotton Candy Machine tonight, Sucklord reveals his incredible trio of figures that will be up for grabs… Once again teaming up with the mighty Lamour Supreme, the 3 one-off custom bootlegs; Sucklord Revealed, Sgt Broccoli and My Little Booty all feature incredibleContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Sucklord x Lamour Supreme for the Cotton Candy Machine’s Tiny Trifecta Show…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Darth Macho custom bootleg from Kaboom Toys…
“Darth Macho is not your normal asthmatic cyber man, he’s buff and beautiful and waiting poolside for your sexy ass to have a cocktail with him…” Christopher Cannon over at Kaboom Toys kindly shares details of his latest custom bootleg release, the ripped Darth Macho! Kit-bashed from several different vintage action figures including the oneContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Darth Macho custom bootleg from Kaboom Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Brown Noize’s “Spinning Head Sunshine” 3D prints available now…
Running into a number of issues with production at the beginning of the year, we thought the small batch of rubber Spinning Head Sunshines produced by Muscle Things would be the last we’d see of the incredible M.U.S.C.L.E homage… well, thanks to the help of Shapeways, Brown Noize are now able to offer the figureContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Brown Noize’s “Spinning Head Sunshine” 3D prints available now…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The BOBA+VODKA “Drunk in Under 12 Parsecs” custom OMFG from Terrthom…
Budding mini figure customiser Terrthom has been hard at work on his latest custom OMFG micro run… presenting BOBA+VODKA: Drunk in Under 12 Parsecs! Utilising redjarojam’s 2-part ‘Puke Knight’ design from Series 2, Terrthom’s inebriated take on everyone’s favourite bounty hunter features the same tight kit-bashing and weathered painting that have garnered the artist aContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The BOBA+VODKA “Drunk in Under 12 Parsecs” custom OMFG from Terrthom…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Purple Rain” flavoured Crummy Gummy resins from Manny X…
“While working in their labs in Los Angeles and Orlando, demented Gummy Bear artist Crummy Gummy and sculptor/caster Manny X laboured hard to create the ultimate flavoured Gummy Bear… And by ultimate flavour, they meant the most bizarre “Flavors” you could ever imagine!” Introducing the first in a series of resin releases planned throughout 2013-14, Manny X and CGContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Purple Rain” flavoured Crummy Gummy resins from Manny X…”
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