“From the planet Kabagiff, in the solar system that revolves around the blue star Anubis 5, comes Sgt. Krugg, Hippo Titan Soldier! Under the benevolent rule of Imperator Zog, the Kabagiffian are a heroic and militaristic race who rebelled against General Gorgax and his Evil Mutant Legion with the help of Galaxxor 001. Given theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Sgt. Krugg: Hippo Titan Soldier from Ben Spencer x ManOrMonster? Studios…”
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MAN-E-NEWS// FUK Series 1 trading cards from RenoneLab…
So, not completely toy-related on this one, but anything Garbage Pail Kid related deserves a slot on Man-E-Toys, right?! Inspired by the classic 80’s trading card series’ resurgence in recent years (no doubt helped by Buff Monster’s Melty Misfits, and of course the newly announced Cheap Toy comeback!), artist Renone is proud to announce hisContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// FUK Series 1 trading cards from RenoneLab…”
MAN-E-RECAP// The Toy+Life exclusive “Deep Dish” Critters…
Following news of Bigmantoys’ Legend Critters earlier today, we thought it rather apt to finally show you guys the recently released “Deep Dish” exclusives for Toy+Life! Cast by our very own Tru:Tek in an authentic keshi-style rubber, the Chicago inspired blue/white marbled mini figures came packed in a custom mini deep pan pizza dish andContinue reading “MAN-E-RECAP// The Toy+Life exclusive “Deep Dish” Critters…”
MAN-E-NEWS// ‘Legend Edition’ Critters, Saplings and more from Bigmantoys…
With 8 new sculpts in the pipeline (including a couple of Disarticulator projects!), an upcoming kaiju, plus a ton of other toy-related commitments, our good friend and partner in crime, Lee of Bigmantoys, will be unleashing the last batches of his most popular figures this week! Featuring a number of one-off NUCLEARMEN, Saplings and BiotronContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// ‘Legend Edition’ Critters, Saplings and more from Bigmantoys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Rivet Wars’ WIP ‘Allied Fighter’ from Ted Terranova…
Joining the Blighter plane posted a couple of weeks back, Ted Terranova reveals yet another mind-boggling vehicle set to feature in the upcoming Rivet Wars: Eastern Front tabletop game… introducing the Allied Fighter! A direct opponent to the previously featured Blighter design, the AF is also a pusher, with the engine situated at the back,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Rivet Wars’ WIP ‘Allied Fighter’ from Ted Terranova…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Goo and Roo Fight Bros ‘Toxic Pink’ edition from Blurble…
We’ve been loving the huge resurgence in retro styled mini figures recently (this being our third post just today!), with the recent Goo and Roo ‘flesh’ 2 pack from Blurble certainly no exception. Going on to sell out in a matter of hours, the artist has very kindly brought back the pair of custom M.U.S.C.L.EContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Goo and Roo Fight Bros ‘Toxic Pink’ edition from Blurble…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Final Boss’ WIP mini figure from Ralph Niese x The Tarantulas x Triclops(?)…
Legendary illustrator and sculptor Ralph Niese has once again teamed up with The Tarantulas for the latest NIBBLER release, although this time around it’s a little different to the Glyos resins the pair are famed for! Taking inspiration from the iconic M.U.S.C.L.E line, the stunning ‘FINAL BOSS’ stands just a little taller than a standardContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Final Boss’ WIP mini figure from Ralph Niese x The Tarantulas x Triclops(?)…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Kyoto Freddy’ B.U.F.F custom from Halfaway…
Hot off the heals of last month’s popular screw-tipped Snigator Claw custom, Halfaway is proud to present his latest entry for Muscle Things‘ B.U.F.F mini series… the insane Kyoto Freddy! Kit-bashed from the #108 M.U.S.C.L.E figure (Rikishiman B), the infamous customiser has seamlessly added 2 new sets of arms, a cape and the head ofContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Kyoto Freddy’ B.U.F.F custom from Halfaway…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Pyramid Head’ custom bootleg M.U.S.C.L.E from Leviathan x Eric Nilla…
It’s been just over 4 months since we originally featured the awesome Silent Hill inspired custom M.U.S.C.L.E from Leviathan, but with a little help of none other than Eric Nilla, the ominous Pyramid Head is finally seeing the light of day! Based on the cult videogame/film’s reoccurring monster of the same name, the figure hasContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Pyramid Head’ custom bootleg M.U.S.C.L.E from Leviathan x Eric Nilla…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Thunder Puss 65: Mace of Fur-y Edition from DuBose Art and Design…
With the success of Driggs and Eyebot firmly under their belt, DuBose Art & Design are proud to present their latest custom bootleg release, Thunder Puss 65: Mace of Fur-y Edition! Kit-bashed and resculpted from a variety of different action figures, the ferocious feline stands at around 3.75″ tall with a 5″ long curled tail. Packaged withContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Thunder Puss 65: Mace of Fur-y Edition from DuBose Art and Design…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Muscles of the Universe: Fisto from Eric Nilla x Wolf Voigt…
As if news on the mighty Meatgrinder wasn’t enough today, master caster Eric Nilla comes with yet another must have mini figure release… the Muscles of the Universe’s Fisto! The fourth figure to feature in the M.U.S.C.L.E x MOTU mash-up series conceived by Wolf Voigt, Fisto has got to be the best yet- not onlyContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Muscles of the Universe: Fisto from Eric Nilla x Wolf Voigt…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Meatgrinder Namakeshi from Nama Niku x Ironhaus x Eric Nilla…
Following the recently posted teaser art a couple of weeks back (check it out here), Tyler over at Nama Niku proudly presents the latest addition to the ever growing Namakeshi family… the fearsome Meatgrinder! A truly monstrous mini figure collaboration, the awesome creature was sculpted by Ironhaus‘ Jimmy Rommel using Tyler’s infamous meatgrinder head, comingContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Meatgrinder Namakeshi from Nama Niku x Ironhaus x Eric Nilla…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Ultimate Skull and Cobra’s Roid Randys for Toy Mafia…
Joining the recently revealed Micro Kaiju Negoras from Mark Nagata, Clutter are proud to present the second exclusive figure up for grabs at next weekend’s Toy Mafia… Roid Randy from Ultimate Skull and Cobra! Restyling their first resin creation, the Skullgasm, into a fully fledged designer action figure, the impressive piece stands at a loftyContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Ultimate Skull and Cobra’s Roid Randys for Toy Mafia…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Nex’ designer action figure pre-order from Dead Hand Toys…
Building a reputation for his beautifully crafted resin mini figures, Brian Ahlbeck over at Dead Hand Toys has bucked the trend with his latest release, as he proudly presents the ‘Nex’ designer action figure! Originally making an appearance in 2 exclusive colourways for last month’s Toys Are Us show at the Rockford Art Deli, theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Nex’ designer action figure pre-order from Dead Hand Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Heroic Form Prince Algor ‘Candy Shop Edition’ from Rampageo Industries…
Fresh from the success of last month’s debut ‘mega’ drop, Jesse Chagnon of Rampageo Industries is gearing up for the latest release in the ongoing ‘Exciting World of Jalldoon’ series, as he proudly presents Prince Algor in Heroic Form: Candy Shop Edition! Starting Monday May 20th and running right through to Monday June 10th, Jesse will be offering upContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Heroic Form Prince Algor ‘Candy Shop Edition’ from Rampageo Industries…”
MAN-E-NEWS// ‘Rax the Terrible’ custom M.U.S.C.L.E from Killer Bootlegs…
Creator of H.U.S.T.L.E’s Jobba the Hurt, the one and only Killer Bootlegs throws his hat back into the custom M.U.S.C.L.E (wrestling) ring with his latest release… Rax the Terrible! Kit bashed using M.U.S.C.L.E’s iconic ‘baddie’ Terri Bull and the Piranha driver from M.A.S.K, Rax Sly, the figure has been cast in clear resin, coming airbrushedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// ‘Rax the Terrible’ custom M.U.S.C.L.E from Killer Bootlegs…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Floating Shadow’ resin figures from Healeymade…
Originally making an appearance as a GID ‘Suck Shop’ exclusive a couple of weeks back, David Healey’s latest custom bootleg, the Floating Shadow, will finally be hitting the Healeymade store later on today! Cast in a mixture of semi translucent purple and neon yellow resin, the ghoulish 3.75″ tall figures have been finished with blackContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Floating Shadow’ resin figures from Healeymade…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Micro Bastard mini figures from Ironhaus Pro…
They’ve been a while in coming, but Ironhaus Pro‘s Micro Bastards are finally ready to be unleashed in the wild! The first self produced series from the artist, the debut line-up of 1.5″ mini figures features 3 common designs plus one chase, all cast in a mixture of different finishes using a flexible keshi-style rubber.Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Micro Bastard mini figures from Ironhaus Pro…”
MAN-E-XCLUSIVE// The ‘8-Ball’ Radioactive Rumbler vinyl figure revealed…
Hot off the heals of our exclusive teaser last week, John Santagada over at Radioactive Uppercut kindly shares some more details about his upcoming debut vinyl line, including a peak at the project’s first figure, the fearsome 8-Ball! Revealed as the ‘Radioactive Rumblers’, the ongoing series is set to feature a number of 4″ designs inspiredContinue reading “MAN-E-XCLUSIVE// The ‘8-Ball’ Radioactive Rumbler vinyl figure revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Cakefighter’ sofubi from Rampage Toys x Frenzy Bros…
Originally made available at Superfestival 62 last month, the Cakefighter head from Rampage Toys is now set to receive a full painted figure release! Sculpted by Rampage’s Jon Malmstedt and cast by Eric Nilla in a flexible keshi-style rubber, the awesome design has been mounted on the Frenzy Bros’ popular barbarian sofubi, coming complete withContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Cakefighter’ sofubi from Rampage Toys x Frenzy Bros…”
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