As a huge fan of the super-rare Spiral Zone keshi line, casting master Eric Nilla jumped at the chance when a fellow LRG member asked him to repo possibly the best figure from Series 2… the awesome tank and micro set! Pictured here in a neon purple and orange (2 colours NOT available in theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// HTF Spiral Zone Keshi customs from Eric Nilla…”
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MAN-E-NEWS// The Rivet Wars board game from Super Robot Punch x Cool Mini Or Not…
After a whole year in the making, Ted Terranova is proud to announce that Super Robot Punch will be teaming up with Cool Mini Or Not for the release of the Rivet Wars board game! As a few of you may remember in our interview with Ted last year, this was definitely on the cardsContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Rivet Wars board game from Super Robot Punch x Cool Mini Or Not…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Sapling’ Treegar keshi from Bigmantoys…
Our good friend Lee over at Bigmantoys is proud to present the very first spin-off from the hugely popular Treegar action figure… the ‘Sapling’ keshi! A super-cute SD rendition of the MOTU styled character, the 2″ tall resin Sapling will be available initially in 3 different colourways; the pictured neon pink, orange and of course,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Sapling’ Treegar keshi from Bigmantoys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The NNWA Top Rope Namakeshi from Nama-Niku…
Posted as a work-in-progress here last month, Tyler over at Nama-Niku has just revealed the very first production shots of the highly anticipated ‘Top Rope’ Namakeshi… The first figure in the ongoing Nama Niku Wrestling Alliance series, the ingenius kit-bashed M.U.S.C.L.E figure features an originally sculpted wrestling ring torso, complete with hand stitched (yes, stitched!)Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The NNWA Top Rope Namakeshi from Nama-Niku…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The post-holiday art toy catch-up!
After an awesome 7 days away on the unique isle of Cuba (first week off this year, woot!), we’re back with all the latest news in the ‘alternative’ art toy scene, including exclusive H.U.S.T.L.E updates, reveals of our latest projects under the new ‘Disarticulators’ umbrella (a collaborative effort between our very own Tru:Tek, Zectron andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The post-holiday art toy catch-up!”
MAN-E-XCLUSIVE// H.U.S.T.L.E Artist Series: Rampage Toys and Brutherford Industries first test shot…
Signing off in style before our week away, we bring to you the first production shot of Rampage Toy‘s ‘Battle Ready’ Ugly Cenicorn and Brutherford Industries‘ Hungry Hungry Hordak for the upcoming H.U.S.T.L.E Artist Series! Cast in an authentic M.U.S.C.L.E-tone rubber, the pair will be joined by another 13 designs for the gatcha capsule-style releaseContinue reading “MAN-E-XCLUSIVE// H.U.S.T.L.E Artist Series: Rampage Toys and Brutherford Industries first test shot…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Robot 13 Kickstarter resin 5 pack from Deadbear Studios…
After months of set backs and delays, we can finally reveal the full Robot 13 mini figure set from Deadbear Studios! Created for Blacklist Studios’ Robot 13 Kickstarter campaign (find out more here), the pack features 5 of the comic series’ most memorable characters including King!, El Conejo Furioso and of course Robot 13, each castContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Robot 13 Kickstarter resin 5 pack from Deadbear Studios…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘War on Prehis’ custom bootleg series from Goodleg Toys…
Following our look at the ‘Wrestlers of the Universe’ yesterday, Berlin based Goodleg Toys are proud to present yet another promising custom bootleg series… War on Prehis! A self indulgent fusion of cyborgs, zombies and pre-historic beasts (come on, what’s not to like out of that mix?!), the line is set to feature numerous neo-vintageContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘War on Prehis’ custom bootleg series from Goodleg Toys…”
MAN-E-XCLUSIVE// ‘HEXAPOD’ H.U.S.T.L.E and 7 Seals teasers from Menace Inc Studios…
Swiftly following our reveal of Taylored Curiosities ‘Seedling Warrior’ yesterday, we are very proud to share yet another work in progress figure for the upcoming H.U.S.T.L.E Artist Series… the mighty HEXAPOD from Jeff Beck over at Menace Inc Studios! Kit-bashed from various M.U.S.C.L.E figures, the six-armed beast is due for additional sculpting and customising beforeContinue reading “MAN-E-XCLUSIVE// ‘HEXAPOD’ H.U.S.T.L.E and 7 Seals teasers from Menace Inc Studios…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Wrestlers of the Universe’ custom bootlegs from Goodleg Toys…
Fellow toy blogger Luke Toywalker reveals details of his latest custom bootleg series, WOTU: Wrestlers of the Universe! A mash-up of 2 of the 80’s most iconic action figure lines, Mattel’s MOTU and Hasbro’s WWF Wrestlers, the set of 4 figures; The Razor Beast, Warhoard, Greg “The Spike” Supercrime, and Dead DieBia$e (pictured from left to right)Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Wrestlers of the Universe’ custom bootlegs from Goodleg Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Gorewad Monsters Set 2 and 3 from Eric Nilla x Ironmask…
After a few minor setbacks, Eric Nilla is proud to reveal that the latest wave of Gorewad Monster micro figures are finally available to purchase! Featuring the incredible sculpting talent of Jimmy “Ironmask“, the latest additions to the ‘Universe of Violence’ offshoot see the inclusion of 6 new figures spread across 2 different sets. CastContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Gorewad Monsters Set 2 and 3 from Eric Nilla x Ironmask…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Christmas Seedling resin micro figures from Taylored Curiosities (plus exclusive H.U.S.T.L.E update!)…
Penny over at Taylored Curiosities kindly shares details of her first festive themed release for 2012, the glittery Christmas Seedlings! Coming cast in both sparkly green and red resin with felt holly leave sprouts, the 1.2″ tall micro figures are accompanied by an originally illustrated Seedling sticker and mini pack of Christmas Tree seeds. All signed,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Christmas Seedling resin micro figures from Taylored Curiosities (plus exclusive H.U.S.T.L.E update!)…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Darkside Keiko preorder from Fool’s Paradise…
Premier resin toy manufacturers Fool’s Paradise are proud to reveal that the follow up to the awesome Keikotrooper, The Darkside Keiko, will finally be up for preorder tomorrow! Standing at around 12″ tall, the meticulously hand cast and painted figure is due to come with Darth Vader-inspired oversized helmet, cape, and lightsaber. No news onContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Darkside Keiko preorder from Fool’s Paradise…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Strong Combatants from Bigmantoys…
“Brutal cosmic warriors from the REAL Hel of Norse mythology. They fight to honor the mystical powers of the stars in the name of Odin… The magic mists of Asgard give them their shimmering form – by fist and by spike they fight all who deny them glory in battle or lust of the flesh.” GoodContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Strong Combatants from Bigmantoys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Rivet Wars ‘Archival MT-1 Locomotion Tests’ from Ted Terranova…
Ahead of a full reveal of the latest additions to the Rivet Wars series (check out the protos here), Ted Terranova has leaked some secret ‘archival’ test footage of a never before seen design, the MT-1 Locomotion! Appearing to be a cross between the new ‘Walker’ vehicle and the original Vert tank, we canContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Rivet Wars ‘Archival MT-1 Locomotion Tests’ from Ted Terranova…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Bog-Nar: Angry Ass Earth Warrior Edition from Skinner x ManOrMonster?…
Following the jaw-dropping custom Frenzy Barbarians we posted last month, the mighty Skinner has teamed up with ManOrMonster? Studios for the release of yet another must-have slab of MOTU inspired genius with the release of Bog-Nar: Angry Ass Earth Warrior Edition! Utilising the soon-to-be-revealed Bog-Nar DIY platform, the hand cast, multi articulated figure features Skinner’sContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Bog-Nar: Angry Ass Earth Warrior Edition from Skinner x ManOrMonster?…”
MAN-E-XCLUSIVE// The Peter Kato “H.U.S.T.L.E Artist Series” exclusive Man-Nie resin figure…
Just missing our H.U.S.T.L.E Artist Series update yesterday (check it out here), Peter Kato has sent over a teaser of his contribution… an exclusive limited run of Man-Nies! Unique by the fact that they will be the ONLY figures both sculpt and cast by the artist (the other 14 will be handled by Tru:Tek),Continue reading “MAN-E-XCLUSIVE// The Peter Kato “H.U.S.T.L.E Artist Series” exclusive Man-Nie resin figure…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Killer Bootlegs Artist Series: “Blackbook” Edition Art-Too…
Originally released to huge fan fare last month (find out more here), the awesome Art-Too figure from Killer Bootlegs and UK graffiti artist Hoakser has returned… this time sporting it’s very own Artist Series! Created to coincide with Black Friday this week, KB’s Peter Wheatstraw Goral enlisted the talents of some of the low-brow artContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Killer Bootlegs Artist Series: “Blackbook” Edition Art-Too…”
MAN-E-XCLUSIVE// H.U.S.T.L.E Artist Series 1 update…
Following the first announcement a couple of weeks back (check it out here), we’re pleased to reveal that our H.U.S.T.L.E Artist Series has been moving along at lightening pace, and whilst we have a whole lot of details that unfortunately have to remain secret at the moment, we’re more than happy to share the latestContinue reading “MAN-E-XCLUSIVE// H.U.S.T.L.E Artist Series 1 update…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The LRG exclusive OMFG Series 2 sets…
As promised in our OMFG Series 2 update last week, we bring you details of a very special set of exclusives that have been lined up for premium minifigure site Little Rubber Guys… This time around securing not 1 but a whopping 4 different colourways, LRG’s exclusives will be coming in the standard neon green,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The LRG exclusive OMFG Series 2 sets…”
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