Hot off the heals of the turtle Crawdad Kid customs we posted last week, Corwin Webb is proud to reveal the second part of the TMNT x OMFG saga… the custom Shredders! Once again choosing Daniel Yu’s incredible OMFG entry as a platform, the perfectly suited mini figure has been given a rather awesome paintContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The TMNT ‘Shredder’ Crawdad customs from Corwin Webb…”
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MAN-E-NEWS// The Lard Vader and Kathulu ‘Shit Wars’ custom bootlegs from Bombermat Toys…
We’ve been meaning to feature up and coming custom bootleg artists Bombermat Toys for quite some time, so what better way to start than with the awesome figures currently available in their shop… the ‘Shit Wars’ Lard Vader and Kathulu Yuppie! Comprised of various 3.75″ action figure parts kit-bashed with original sculpting, our favourite outContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Lard Vader and Kathulu ‘Shit Wars’ custom bootlegs from Bombermat Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Biotron custom bootlegs from Bigmantoys…
In between working on several upcoming Disarticulator pieces, finishing off various Treegar exclusives, plus putting the final touches to the highly anticipated Clone-O-Forms, our good friend and partner in crime Lee over at Bigmantoys has managed to squeeze in a rather awesome looking custom bootleg release… the gashapon Biotrons! Booted from an obscure 3″ RobotmanContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Biotron custom bootlegs from Bigmantoys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// GID Monkeynauts from Dski One x The Galaxy Monkeys…
Following the “My Bad Homie” test paints that dropped at the tail end of last year, Eddie Dobson of The Galaxy Monkeys is proud to finally present the first custom painted run of the incredible Monkeynaut sofubi… Handing over painting duties to the more than capable hands of Dski One, the glow-in-the-dark soft vinyl figuresContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// GID Monkeynauts from Dski One x The Galaxy Monkeys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Universe of Violence: Boss II from Eric Nilla…
Hot off the heels of the first Universe of Violence ‘Boss’ figure release, Ironmask’s Hell Turtle, Eric Nilla has just revealed a teaser for his entry… an as yet untitled Elephant warrior design. Featuring the same high-quality stylised sculpting we’ve come to expect from the rubber mini figure series, the oversized mini will be releasedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Universe of Violence: Boss II from Eric Nilla…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Baby Deadbeat ‘Flesh’ and ‘Plum’ mini figures from Scott Tolleson x October Toys…
Starting out as an entry into OMFG Series 2 before making an appearance in soft vinyl, Scott Tolleson‘s Deadbeat has finally been produced as he was originally intended… as a 1.5″ PVC mini figure! Making an appearance at last weekend’s (In)action Figure Show as a limited painted run, the George Gaspar sculpted Baby Deadbeat isContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Baby Deadbeat ‘Flesh’ and ‘Plum’ mini figures from Scott Tolleson x October Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Custom Splatterhouse Sega Genesis keshi from Zoomoth…
We have to admit that we’ve only stumbled upon the mind-boggling work of keshi (rubber mini figure) artist Zoomoth recently, but judging by his latest sculpt reveal, the Rick Taylor ‘Splatterhouse: Part 2’ Sega Genisis keshi, we’ll be featuring him a hell of a lot more in the future! Sculpted in casteline wax, the incredibleContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Custom Splatterhouse Sega Genesis keshi from Zoomoth…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Fully Engorged’ Cuddlehard OMFG from Turbopistola…
With OMFG Series 2 touching down at the tail end of last year, we knew it would only be a matter of time until we started seeing the awesome hot pink Artist Proofs up for grabs… the first of which coming in the form of Turbopistola‘s awesome Cuddlehard: Fully Engorged! Based on the OMFG mouthContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Fully Engorged’ Cuddlehard OMFG from Turbopistola…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The custom TMNT Crawdad Kids from Corey Webb…
October Toys forum regular Corwin Webb is proud to present his latest custom series… the custom Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle OMFG’s! Taking our favourite figure from Series 1, Daniel Yu’s Crawdad Kid, Webb has re-sculpted the figure’s head into a more turtle-like shape, finishing each piece in different shades of green to match the originalContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The custom TMNT Crawdad Kids from Corey Webb…”
MAN-E-NEWS// WIP ‘Pyramid Head’ custom bootleg M.U.S.C.L.E from Leviathan
LRG forum member Leviathan comes with his latest custom bootleg M.U.S.C.L.E figure, the menacing Pyramid Head… Based on cult videogame/film Silent Hill’s reoccurring monster of the same name, the figure has been ingeniously kit-bashed using M.U.S.L.E’s 104 and 107, coming with additional “stitched leather” apron and sword sculpted in epoxy. Very near to completion, Leviathan isContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// WIP ‘Pyramid Head’ custom bootleg M.U.S.C.L.E from Leviathan”
MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Ghoulies’ keshi remake from Eric Nilla…
Continuing his onslaught of reproducing some of the coolest and hardest to find keshi (rubber mini figures) for a new generation of collectors, Eric Nilla is proud to present the awesome ‘Ghoulies’ remake! A super rare figure based on the cult 80’s film (originals go for upwards of $100 on the bayat the moment!), EricContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Ghoulies’ keshi remake from Eric Nilla…”
MAN-E-NEWS// New B.U.F.F custom bootlegs from Muscle Things…
After a brief respite from the awesome B.U.F.F line, Alec over at Muscle Things is proud to reveal that he has a total of 5 brand-new entries cast up and raring to go! Including the previously announced Ballon Knot Head, the custom bootleg M.U.S.C.L.E’s are due to come cast in Alec’s super-flexible ‘black magic’ rubber,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// New B.U.F.F custom bootlegs from Muscle Things…”
MAN-E-NEWS// From the Styx Toys’ prototypes for the (In)action Figure Show…
Whilst we previously posted Steve Seeley‘s ‘Faker’ Bear and Horse Fighter set last week (check them out here), it falls upon brother and From the Styx Toys co-owner, Tim Seeley for the second part of their (In)action Figure Show entry… Consisting of 5 prototypes for their as-yet-untitled custom bootleg line; Rex Stegos, Grave Man, R.A.W,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// From the Styx Toys’ prototypes for the (In)action Figure Show…”
MAN-E-NEWS// More (In)action Figure Show reveals! Eric Nilla’s custom mini figures…
No sooner than posting Hungry Hungry Hordak earlier today, our ‘inside source’ Trustpigs kindly sent over info on another slew of previously unrevealed pieces for tonight’s (In)action Figure Show (thanks Nick!)… so without further ado, we’ll begin with the work of someone we’re sure you’re all familiar with by now- mini figure maestro, Eric Nilla!Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// More (In)action Figure Show reveals! Eric Nilla’s custom mini figures…”
MAN-E-XCLUSIVE// The Disarticulators and H.U.S.T.L.E at Rampage Studios- full reveal!
After what has seemed like a lifetime in the studio, we can now finally present to you guys the HUGE selection of figures we’ll be dropping at the upcoming Rampage Studios opening and show… Featuring a total of 18 all-new mini figure designs spread across 5 different series from both H.U.S.T.L.E and Disarticulator brands (ourContinue reading “MAN-E-XCLUSIVE// The Disarticulators and H.U.S.T.L.E at Rampage Studios- full reveal!”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Sucklord at Clutter’s (In)action Figure Show…
Following a surprise announcement that he’ll be attending tonight’s (In)action Figure Show opening, the Sucklord proudly presents the wares he’ll have on display… Once again teaming up with Scott Wilkowski, the pair have resurrected recent ‘Suck Up’ entry X-Ray Action for a second appearance, featuring the same skeletal Sucklord X2 cast, this time around inContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Sucklord at Clutter’s (In)action Figure Show…”
MAN-E-NEWS// ManOrMonster?’s Troopor and Doomdok MOTUMU’s for the (In)action Figure Show…
Bringing the total up to a whopping 4 entries for tonight’s (In)action Figure Show, ManOrMonster? Studios are proud to reveal the final 2 figures in the MOTUMU (Masters of the Universe Mash Up) starting line up… the rather awesome looking Doomdok and Troopor! Once again lampooning some of our favourite 80’s IPs, this time aroundContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// ManOrMonster?’s Troopor and Doomdok MOTUMU’s for the (In)action Figure Show…”
MAN-E-XCLUSIVE// The Disarticulators and H.U.S.T.L.E at Rampage Studios- full reveal tomorrow!
As we’re just putting the final touches to our various contributions for the upcoming Rampage Studios opening (find out more here), we thought we would tease you guys with a little group shot before a full reveal tomorrow… Featuring 18 different mini figure designs spread across 5 series including H.U.S.T.L.E, Break Fighters, and Tiny TerrorsContinue reading “MAN-E-XCLUSIVE// The Disarticulators and H.U.S.T.L.E at Rampage Studios- full reveal tomorrow!”
MAN-E-NEWS// Cash Cannon’s WIP Mini Fett for the (In)action Figure Show…
With Clutter’s (In)action Figure Show opening it’s doors tomorrow evening, we squeeze in one last reveal before our BIG post tomorrow… the Mini Boba Fett from Cash Cannon! Pictured here as a work-in-progress, the awesome little figure stands at just over 2″ tall, coming with articulated arms (not shown) plus the obligatory laser rifle… NoContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Cash Cannon’s WIP Mini Fett for the (In)action Figure Show…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Kaiju Kaos: Smackdown from Bryan Borgman x Papagrim Toys…
After months of preparation, Bryan Borgman is proud to reveal the latest subsidiary of the hugely popular Kaiju Kaos tabletop skirmish game… the Smackdown series! Taking note of the steady rise of mini figures in the art toy scene, Bryan enlisted the talents of Papagrim Toys‘ Steve Patt to create a crossover-line that can beContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Kaiju Kaos: Smackdown from Bryan Borgman x Papagrim Toys…”
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