Featured here a couple of weeks back, 1Shot Toys‘ ‘War Pug’ Glyos head has just seen it’s first painted run courtesy of none other than Ersico! Featuring the hand cast resin head design on a number of different Glyos configurations, the awesome figures have been hand painted by the artist in a mixture of black,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// War Pug customs from 1Shot Toys x Ersico…”
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MAN-E-NEWS// The Humavor custom Glyos from Evilos…
With the pieces from Killer Bootlegs‘ recent ‘Toys Are Us’ group show now up for grabs through the Rockford Art Deli online store, we’ve decided to shine some light on one particular figure that caught our eye, the ‘Humavor’ custom Glyos from Evilos… Apart from being quite a change from the norm for the DisneyContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Humavor custom Glyos from Evilos…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Triclops’ leftover ToyCon UK B.A.S.T.A.R.D’s now available…
As promised in our round-up of the Triclops Studios booth earlier in the week (check it out here), the guys have just released details on how you guys can grab the remaining ToyCon exclusive B.A.S.T.A.R.D’s! Featuring a number of Wave 1 hand paints, new resin B.A.S.T.A.R.D additions including Beetleman, Fag End and the Harmfull Avenger,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Triclops’ leftover ToyCon UK B.A.S.T.A.R.D’s now available…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Bigmantoys ToyCon UK exclusives available online…
Joining the slew of releases we brought along to ToyCon UK over the weekend, our good friend (and fellow Disarticulator) Lee “Bigmantoys” Burbridge was also on hand at the Unbox booth with a tight selection of Treegar custom one-offs, past Bigmantoys mini figures, plus some sneaky preview copies of upcoming Break Fighter, Aboboid… With theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Bigmantoys ToyCon UK exclusives available online…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Universe of Violence: Essen from Eric Nilla…
Shamefully slipping under our radar last week, IroNilla’s Universe of Violence is back for it’s latest monthly offering (and not dead as a previous April Fools hoax would have you believe!), with the release of Essen… Sculpted by Eric Nilla, the incredible M.U.S.C.L.E scaled figure once again comes complete with helmet/mask accessory, this time joinedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Universe of Violence: Essen from Eric Nilla…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Mark Ultra x H.U.S.T.L.E rubber ‘Intruder-San’ custom bootleg…
Originally released in resin as part of a Novelty Haus exclusive back in January (check it out here), The Mark Ultrahas teamed up with with our very own Tru:Tek for a special ‘H.U.S.T.L.E’ re-release of Intruder-San in keshi-style rubber! Making a brief appearance at ToyCon over the weekend in an exclusive ‘red/gold’ colourway, the GI-Joe inspired M.U.S.C.L.E customContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Mark Ultra x H.U.S.T.L.E rubber ‘Intruder-San’ custom bootleg…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The MOTU Jotun Troll custom from Ralph Niese…
Making an appearance as one of The Tarantulas‘ many guests at the Fishtank Castle LIVE ToyCon booth, the amazing guy that is Ralph Niese brought along a huge selection of Nerdone sofubi, Grody customs, Phantom Outhouses and sketchbooks, but it was one NFS item that caught our eye in particular… the MOTU Jotun Troll custom!Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The MOTU Jotun Troll custom from Ralph Niese…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Toy+Life C2E2 exclusives from Healeymade and Tru:Tek…
With Chicago’s legendary C2E2 convention opening it’s doors later this month, online designer toy emporium Toy+Life have once again called upon the services of Healeymade for their round of booth exclusives, although this time he’s joined by our very own Tru:Tek and The Disarticulators! Sitting alongside Healey’s gorgeous blue and lime swirled “Ecto Lake” QuackulaContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Toy+Life C2E2 exclusives from Healeymade and Tru:Tek…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Disarticulator/H.U.S.T.L.E ToyCon exclusives online tomorrow…
As mentioned earlier, we’ll be putting the remaining Disarticulator/H.U.S.T.L.E ToyCon UK exclusives in the Man-E-Toys store tomorrow (Monday, April 8th) at 9pm GMT+1 (London time), so without further ado, we bring you a quick rundown of what will be on offer (including revised pricing in US dollars)… H.U.S.T.L.E Artist Series: Wave 1 “ToyCon Edition”// CastContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Disarticulator/H.U.S.T.L.E ToyCon exclusives online tomorrow…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Disarticulator/H.U.S.T.L.E ToyConUK line-up in full!
As promised yesterday, we can now exclusively reveal the TON of exclusives we’ll be hauling along to ToyConUK tomorrow! Featuring a mix of Disarticulator/H.U.S.T.L.E releases old and new, mini art prints, buttons and some free stuff (!), the collection will be available from the Unbox Industries booth, where myself (Tru:Tek) and Lee ‘Bigmantoys’ Burbridge willContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Disarticulator/H.U.S.T.L.E ToyConUK line-up in full!”
MAN-E-NEWS// Plastic B.A.S.T.A.R.D mini figures and the B.A.S.T.A.R.D Universe from Triclops Studios…
With ToyConUK a mere 24 hours away now, the pair over at Triclops Studios have started to reveal the huge selection of new toys that’ll be on offer at their booth… and judging by the first 2 offerings, they most certainly aim to please! Mentioned in our previous post last week, the B.A.S.T.A.R.D Universe willContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Plastic B.A.S.T.A.R.D mini figures and the B.A.S.T.A.R.D Universe from Triclops Studios…”
MAN-E-NEWS// ‘Cowababa’ Giant Monster Embryo custom from Creo Designs…
Following the work in progress shots we posted last week, Chris Alexander over at Creo Designs is proud to reveal Cowababa: Baby Mutant Ninja Turtle in all his pizza eating, shell spinning glory! Created for the debut of Taylored Curiosities‘ Giant Monster Embryo, Chris has completely transformed the humungous resin figure (which, incidentally was sculptedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// ‘Cowababa’ Giant Monster Embryo custom from Creo Designs…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The ToyConUK exclusive Royal Fail: LETTERS ‘AVE IT! from Lunartik x H.U.S.T.L.E…
As promised in our post on Tuesday, we can now reveal details of the second ‘Royal Fail’ mini figure heading to ToyConUK this weekend… presenting LETTERS ‘AVE IT! Created by Matt ‘Lunartik‘ JOnes in conjunction with Tru:Tek’s upcoming H.U.S.T.L.E Artist Series: Wave 2, the figure will be the only one in the line to beContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The ToyConUK exclusive Royal Fail: LETTERS ‘AVE IT! from Lunartik x H.U.S.T.L.E…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Eye of Death’ one-off Madball sculpt from Zectron…
Whilst we wrap up the last of our ToyConUK prep for a full reveal tomorrow, we hand over to our first ever guest writer and fellow Disarticulator, The Amazing Zectron, for the full lowdown on his latest one-off project, ‘The Eye of Death’… There was a project put together by an artist a couple monthsContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Eye of Death’ one-off Madball sculpt from Zectron…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Tarantulas’ ToyConUK exclusives…
With ToyConUK just a few days away now, The Tarantulas finally reveal the plethora of exclusives they’ll be bringing along to the Fishtank Castle LIVE booth… Neo-kaiju fans not attending the event be warned- you’re going to be turning all shades of green when you see what’s on offer! For those lucky few that areContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Tarantulas’ ToyConUK exclusives…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Lunartik’s The Royal Fail: Mail Bomb resin for ToyConUK…
Matt JOnes aka Lunartik has been hard at work on several exclusive pieces for this weekend’s ToyConUK, the first to be revealed coming in the form of his latest resin figure, Mail Bomb… Created for Lunartik’s upcoming ‘Royal Fail’ mini series, which, you guessed it, lambasts the inadequacies of the UK’s Royal Mail. Designed inContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Lunartik’s The Royal Fail: Mail Bomb resin for ToyConUK…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Triclops’ ‘Threet Sharks’ Sametan custom for the Don’t Tread On Me group show…
Created for Pangeaseed x Comet Debris‘ “Don’t Tread On Me” charity custom show this weekend, the Triclops boys have tackled the Sametan sofubi platform in a way only they know… Threet Sharks style! Heavily influenced by cult kid’s cartoon Street Sharks (a no brainer for the 90’s obsessed duo!), the soft vinyl figure has undergoneContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Triclops’ ‘Threet Sharks’ Sametan custom for the Don’t Tread On Me group show…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Galaxxor’s ‘Space Knight Eldrus’ for the Toys Are Us group show…
Ben Spencer of Galaxxor/Nerd City fame has just revealed images of his entry for Killer Bootlegs‘ upcoming ‘Toys Are Us’ group show… presenting the mighty Space Knight Eldrus! Seeing a return of the popular Cyborg Space Barbarian head sculpt, the stunning one-off Galaxxor figure has been cast in resin by Marty ‘Godbeast’ Hansen, coming paintedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Galaxxor’s ‘Space Knight Eldrus’ for the Toys Are Us group show…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Taste the Rainbow’ custom Glyos run from Clawfreak x Ersico…
Custom mini figure heavyweights Clawfreak and Ersico have teamed up for their latest custom Glyos drop, rather aptly titled Taste the Rainbow! Featuring a collection of 6 clear PVC Glyos’ including Crayboths, Phedens and Armorvors, the figures have been expertly painted by Clawfreak and dyed by Ersico in a slew of bright Monster Kolor fades,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Taste the Rainbow’ custom Glyos run from Clawfreak x Ersico…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Mystical Warriors of the Ring’s ‘Sheldon Sabre’ revealed…
Mark Vasquez, the mastermind behind the upcoming ‘Mystical Warriors of the Ring‘ mini figure series is proud to present the line’s 6th and final character from this year’s line-up, Sheldon Sabre! The first ‘AWF World Heavyweight Champion’ and arch nemesis of Ulric Wolfrom, Sheldon has proven to be the most ambitious sculpt yet, and the onlyContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Mystical Warriors of the Ring’s ‘Sheldon Sabre’ revealed…”
