Alec over at Muscle Things has just announced details of his first collaborative mini figure with famous custom GPK Cheap Toy custom sculptor Uraeus, the hilarious Shrill Jill/Cracked Crystal! Based on the Series 6 GPK trading card design (pictured), the figure has been sculpted by Ureaus in a style 100% faithful to the original CheapContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Shrill Jill/Cracked Crystal GPK Cheap Toy custom from Uraeus x Muscle Things…”
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MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Fist Hombre’ bootleg action figure from Tone Tank…
Sorry guys, a little late on this one but here goes… Illustrator-cum-toy designer Tone Tank is proud to present his second toy release, and first full-resin figure, the mighty Fist Hombre! Complete with “real knucklehead action”, the 5.5″ tall custom bootleg has been kit-bashed from various vintage action figures, coming re-cast and hand painted byContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Fist Hombre’ bootleg action figure from Tone Tank…”
MAN-E-XCLUSIVE// WIP Martin Hairybottom H.U.S.T.L.E mini figure from UME Toys…
With the H.U.S.T.L.E Artist Series: Wave 1 releases now in full swing, we’ve decided to start sharing some of the entries that’ve been pouring in for Wave 2, the first of which coming from our good friend Richard Page over at UME Toys… Entitled Martin Hairybootom, the micro-sized incarnation of UME’s flagship character has beenContinue reading “MAN-E-XCLUSIVE// WIP Martin Hairybottom H.U.S.T.L.E mini figure from UME Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The NUCLEARMAN (Duke Nukem) custom M.U.S.C.L.E from Bigmantoys…
Like so many of us, our good friend Lee over at Bigmantoys was a huge fan of the original Duke Nukem 3D, but was always a bit disappointed by the severely limited range of merch… I mean, every good 90’s videogame character worth their salt has their own mini figure, right? Well 17 years (andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The NUCLEARMAN (Duke Nukem) custom M.U.S.C.L.E from Bigmantoys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Mystical Warriors of the Rings’ Kayin Kunga revealed…
As if the recently revealed Ulric Wolfman and Goliath 2-pack wasn’t enough, the guys behind wrestling mini figure line ‘Mystical Warriors of the Ring‘ go and drop yet another awesome design on our laps… presenting the primal Kayin Kunga! Designed by series creator Mark Vasquez, digitally sculpted by Simon Grell, and soon to be produced by Marty ‘TheContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Mystical Warriors of the Rings’ Kayin Kunga revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Battling Bastards: Ultimate Carlos from Scraped Resin…
Born out of a love for Mexican lucha toys, up and coming custom bootleggers Scraped Resin are proud to present their debut line, the Battling Bastards! Starting with the series’ main protagonist, Ultimate Carlos, the resin figure has been kit-bashed from a vintage Joker and lucha toy, coming cast in a staggering total of 8Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Battling Bastards: Ultimate Carlos from Scraped Resin…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Killer Bootlegs’ Creature from the Black Squadron…
With just over a month until ToyCon UK, Peter Goral over at Killer Bootlegs proudly presents the first exclusive figure he’ll be bringing along to the event… the provisionally titled Creature from the Black Squadron! An ingenius kit-bash featuring a vintage Star Wars Red Squadron figure (TBC) and Remco’s ‘Creature from the Black Lagoon’, theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Killer Bootlegs’ Creature from the Black Squadron…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Outer Space Men Exclusive Cosmic Creators: Series 2…
Following a hugely successful debut last year, the Outer Space Man Cosmic Creators are back once again for an all-new exclusive release! Designed by OSM creator Mel Birnkrant and produced by the 4Horsemen, the super-limited 4 pack features all of the figures from OSM Wave 3 and 4, decked out in some rather sleek newContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Outer Space Men Exclusive Cosmic Creators: Series 2…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Warlord of Wor’s ‘Clawbber’ WIP from ManOrMonster? Studios…
Wasting no time resting on their laurels after the hugely successful MOTUMU debut last month (get the full lowdown here), ManOrMonster? Studios come with their latest Warlord’s of Wor figure, the mighty Clawbber! Originally revealed in a mini-comic teaser way back in December (pictured), the apparent adversary of Bog-Nar has been created using a mixtureContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Warlord of Wor’s ‘Clawbber’ WIP from ManOrMonster? Studios…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Galaxxor resin mini figures from The Godbeast x Galaxxor…
Previewed here at the tail end of last year, Galaxxor‘s Ben Spencer and Marty ‘The Godbeast‘ Hansen have just announced that the Galaxxor Minis are finally up for grabs! Based on the original Galaxxor design by Spencer, the 2″ tall figure has been sculpted, prototyped and produced by TGB in a plethora of different resinContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Galaxxor resin mini figures from The Godbeast x Galaxxor…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The WOTU ‘Ecstasy’ edition 2 pack from Goodleg Toys…
Hot off the heels of the recent WOTU ‘Ice’ edition (check it out here), the guys over at Goodleg Toys are proud to reveal the return of the series’ 2 most popular villains, Warhoard & Dead DieBia$e… this time around in an 90’s inspired ‘Ecstacy’ colourway! Cast in a rave-tastic clear neon yellow and pink, theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The WOTU ‘Ecstasy’ edition 2 pack from Goodleg Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The PR Heavy Industries Robots from Prometheum5…
Following a hugely successful debut at the recent Rise of the Robots group show, the final 2 ‘Heavy Industries’ robots from Prometheum5 are finally up for grabs in the FOE Gallery store! Featuring the 3.5″ (1/24th scale) Bounce Tortoise “Metro” and 7″ (1/12th scale) “Dessert”, the absolutely stunning creations have been individually 3D printed and handContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The PR Heavy Industries Robots from Prometheum5…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The B.U.F.F mWo ‘Miami Ice’ 2-pack from Muscle Things…
Bridging the gap whilst we rather impatiently wait for the release of the Nitro Balls (get the full lowdown here), Alec over at Muscle Things is proud to present the first ever B.U.F.F 2-pack… the ‘Miami Ice’ Gator and Big Head Suguru! Cast in a beautiful ‘ice’ green using Alec’s crystal clear ‘black magic’ rubber, the customContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The B.U.F.F mWo ‘Miami Ice’ 2-pack from Muscle Things…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Mystical Warriors of the Ring’s ‘Goliath’ revealed…
Joining the previously featured Ulric Wolfman, artist Mark Vasquez has just revealed shots of the latest ‘Mystical Warriors of the Ring’ mini figure, the humungous Goliath… Designed by Vasquez, digitally sculpted by Simon Grell, and soon to be produced by Marty ‘The Godbeast’ Hansen, the M.U.S.C.L.E compatible wrestler stands at little over 2″ tall withContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Mystical Warriors of the Ring’s ‘Goliath’ revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Treegar: Psychedelic Nightmare Edition from Galaxxor x Bigmantoys…
Previewed here as a work in progress a few weeks back, Galaxxor‘s Ben Spencer has revealed that the breathtaking “Psychedelic Nightmare” Treegars are finally ready to drop! Cast by Treegar creator Lee Burbridge of Bigmantoys in a mixture of swirled clear resin tints, the 5.5″ neo-vintage action figure has been given a pro black rubContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Treegar: Psychedelic Nightmare Edition from Galaxxor x Bigmantoys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Love Muscle’ H.U.S.T.L.E Artist Series: Wave 1 out today…
Following the sell-out general release of H.U.S.T.L.E last week, our very own Tru:Tek is proud to present the latest ultra-limited H.U.S.T.L.E Artist Series: Wave 1 colourway… the Valentine’s themed “Love Muscle” edition! Featuring a closed selection of the original 10 M.U.S.C.L.E-inspired designs, the various kit-bashes, customs and original figures have been cast in a flexibleContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Love Muscle’ H.U.S.T.L.E Artist Series: Wave 1 out today…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Muscle Things’ B.U.F.F 5-pack trash can out now…
After a slight delay due to the upcoming Nitro Balls release (head over here for the full lowdown), Alec over at Muscle Things is proud to announce that the B.U.F.F 5-pack trash can has finally been restocked in the MT store! Limited to just 2 sets this time around, the shrink wrapped cans feature aContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Muscle Things’ B.U.F.F 5-pack trash can out now…”
MAN-E-NEWS// New Cuddlehard ‘AP’ customs from Turbopistola…
Swiftly following last week’s mega custom figure drop, Turbopistola has just unleashed his latest batch of OMFG madness in-store, with the launch of not 1, but 3 new limited runs! Utilising his very own OMFG Series 2 design, the awesome Cuddlehard, each edition has been hand finished by the artist, coming packed in a customContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// New Cuddlehard ‘AP’ customs from Turbopistola…”
MAN-E-XCLUSIVE// The “Kinkeshi Flesh” Mekamess Dirty Thieving Bootlegger Proofs from Nama Niku x H.U.S.T.L.E…
Hot off the heels of our recent H.U.S.T.L.E debut, we’re proud to bring you details of the first artist proofs up for grabs, the “Kinkeshi Flesh” Mekamess from Nama Niku! Pictured here alongside the standard M.U.S.C.L.E flesh edition, the piece has been cast in the neon-beige of the original Kinnikuman mini figures by H.U.S.T.L.E creatorContinue reading “MAN-E-XCLUSIVE// The “Kinkeshi Flesh” Mekamess Dirty Thieving Bootlegger Proofs from Nama Niku x H.U.S.T.L.E…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Plaseebo’s ‘Mars Attack’ MISFITS custom for the New York Toy Fair 2013…
Bob Conge aka Plaseebo kindly shares details of his latest “MISFITS” custom, the incredible ‘Mars Attack’ robot! Created for this week’s New York Toy Fair 2013, Mars Attack is the third entry into Plaseebo’s ultra limited custom series, featuring the standard kit-bashed and originally sculpted body with a ‘Mars Attacks’ inspired head and see-through dome.Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Plaseebo’s ‘Mars Attack’ MISFITS custom for the New York Toy Fair 2013…”
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