After a brief hiatus from the customising scene, UK based graffiti artist Hoakser is proud to present his latest piece, Thomas the Unbuffed Tank Engine! A one-off custom piece created from an abandoned Thomas model, the figure has been given Hoakser’s usual high quality mix of sculpting, melting, distressing and hand painting to create the meticulouslyContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Thomas the Unbuffed Tank Engine from Hoakser…”
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MAN-E-NEWS// The M.I.S.T.E.R.S Lobokeshi series from I Designs…
Luke over at I Designs (Imperfecz) is proud to reveal that the long awaited Lobokeshi mini figures will be finally hitting the Imperfectz store soon! Created for horror blog Cinema Insomnia, and based around it’s host, the glasses wearing, mustachioed Mr Lobo, the series consists of 8 different figures, each kit-bashed from different classic 80’sContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The M.I.S.T.E.R.S Lobokeshi series from I Designs…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Healeymade’s NYCC exclusive M.A.S.K x M.U.S.C.L.E customs…
Rounding off a weekend filled with M.U.S.C.L.E customs and bootlegs, we’ve saved quite possibly the best of them for last… the ingenious M.A.S.K x M.U.S.C.L.E customs from Healeymade! Joining the original Venom Ashuraman figure revived from last year, Healey has created a new unmasked variant by kit-bashing Ashuraman’s four-armed sensei with the head of M.A.S.K’s MilesContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Healeymade’s NYCC exclusive M.A.S.K x M.U.S.C.L.E customs…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Twist Kid” Neo Fighter from Geoff Maxfield x The Godbeast…
We originally posted about Geoff Maxfield‘s awesome “Twist Kid” a couple of months back, and whilst the figure has now been available to purchase in Geoff’s store for a while now (still need to make that purchase!), we are pleased to reveal that an exclusive run has also been created for premier designer toy emporium,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Twist Kid” Neo Fighter from Geoff Maxfield x The Godbeast…”
MAN-E-NEWS// SpinningHeadSunshine x SpinShine from Brown Noize Productions x Muscle Things…
After months of agonising waiting, the breathtaking SpinningHeadSunshine x SpinShine M.U.S.C.L.E custom from Brown Noize is finally heading into full production! Hand cast by Alec over at Muscle Things in his superior blend of “black magic” rubber, the 2 part figure will initially be available in a 100% accurate M.U.S.C.L.E flesh tone (check out how closeContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// SpinningHeadSunshine x SpinShine from Brown Noize Productions x Muscle Things…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Infernicus” Cyborg Space Barbarian NYCC exclusive…
“Perhaps the most feared of General Gorgax’s elite cadre of Cyborg Space Barbarians is Infernicus, Dark Champion of the Elemental Flame!” Following the work-in-progress we posted a couple of weeks back, Galaxxor creator Ben Spencr proudly presents the latest addition to the infamous Cyborg Space Barbarians, the mighty Infernicus! Consisting of a helmet that wasContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Infernicus” Cyborg Space Barbarian NYCC exclusive…”
MAN-E-XCLUSIVE// WIP H.U.S.T.L.E “Skworm Hunter” 3 pack revealed…
With ‘Ed Skworm Vs. Min-E-Face finally hitting the Man-E-Toys store in little under an hour, we’ve decided to celebrate by exclusively revealing the next batch of incoming figures… the Skworm Hunters! Allies of Min-E-Face, the Skworm Hunters are due to come in a blistered pack featuring 3 all new designs; Skworm Hunter Grunt/Archer, Skworm HunterContinue reading “MAN-E-XCLUSIVE// WIP H.U.S.T.L.E “Skworm Hunter” 3 pack revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The exclusive Min-E-Face comic strip from Bigmantoys!
In celebration of the release of our very first H.U.S.T.L.E 2 pack tomorrow (check it out here), we are proud to present an exclusive comic strip from our good friend Lee over at Bigmantoys, featuring the series’ main protagonist, the mighty Min-E-Face! Before you take a look, we suggest giving Min-E’s brief backstory a readContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The exclusive Min-E-Face comic strip from Bigmantoys!”
MAN-E-NEWS// Peter Kato’s NYCC exclusives: Part 2…
As promised yesterday, Peter Kato is proud to announce the second wave of exclusives he’ll be bringing with him to NYCC next week… and with yet another all-new figure reveal plus a stack of Kato favourites, is easy to see why we haven’t heard much from him over the past 3 months! Here’s a quickContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Peter Kato’s NYCC exclusives: Part 2…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Ultra Rare” Fishtank Castle Annual 1983 from The Tarantulas
Ahead of the massive NIBBLERS artist series due late November (find out more here), The Tarantulas are proud to reveal the first printed book based on the highly sought after figure, the Fishtank Castle Annual 1983! Featuring action packed Nibbler comic stories, an official Nibbler collectors checklist, the NIBBLERS artist custom series gallery, unseen stuff fromContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Ultra Rare” Fishtank Castle Annual 1983 from The Tarantulas”
MAN-E-NEWS// New Sea-Borg resin figures from MonsterPants…
As promised in our look at MonsterPants‘ NYCC Gold exclusive Sea-Borg last week, filmmaker, writer and artist James Felix McKenney is proud to present the first of 2 all new SB sculpts! As with the previous release, the first female addition is due to come in 3 different variations, each cast in a different colour and featuringContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// New Sea-Borg resin figures from MonsterPants…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Treegarr resin action figure from Bigmantoys…
Our good friend Lee over at Bigmantoys shares with us the first official teaser of the highly anticipated Treegarr designer action figure. Following in the footsteps of both Ben Spencer and ManOrMonster?, the articulated MOTU inspired piece is due to come hand cast in resin, with a number of awesome painted runs planned. Judging fromContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Treegarr resin action figure from Bigmantoys…”
MAN-E-XCLUSIVE// The H.U.S.T.L.E ‘Ed Skworm Vs. Min-E-Face 2 pack dropping this Friday…
Right guys… after months of agonising set backs, the first batch of H.U.S.T.L.E mini figures are finally ready to drop! The debut toy line from our very own Tru:Tek, the “M.U.S.C.L.E” inspired series is set to feature a whole host of bootlegs, customs and original toys with more than a hint of 80’s nostalgia… DedicatedContinue reading “MAN-E-XCLUSIVE// The H.U.S.T.L.E ‘Ed Skworm Vs. Min-E-Face 2 pack dropping this Friday…”
MAN-E-NEWS// October Toys’ OMFG Series 2 first test shot…
George Gaspar over at October Toys is proud to reveal the very first production test-shot of the upcoming OMFG Series 2 figures. Pictured here in a rather sleek looking green PVC rubber (which will unfortunately NOT be making it into the final colour exclusives), the 5 awesome designs just need one last tweak before headingContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// October Toys’ OMFG Series 2 first test shot…”
MAN-E-NEWS// A trio of releases from Killer Bootlegs…
Hot off the heels of last month’s ingenious “Man Inside the Mask” bootleg (find out more here), Peter Goral over at Killer Bootlegs is proud to present a trifecta of must-have resins that will be hitting the KB store this month! Here’s a quick rundown of the swag that’ll be on offer… Vintage Art-Too feat.Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// A trio of releases from Killer Bootlegs…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The MOTU M.U.S.C.L.E customs from Voigt x Nilla…
Originally created back in early 2011, Wolf Voigt’s (of SolarColorDust fame) MOTU M.U.S.C.L.E figures have become some of the most highly sought after customs in the mini figure community to date. Produced in very limited batches of resin, the pair of figures (H-Man and Skeletor), were created by shrinking down the original MOTU action figuresContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The MOTU M.U.S.C.L.E customs from Voigt x Nilla…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The NYCC 2012 Exclusive “Monster Kolor” Clawshine from TGB x mikemz…
Joining Galaxxor‘s Infernicus, Marty “The Godbeast” Hansen has revealed that the original M.U.S.C.L.E custom, “Clawshine”, will also be making an appearance at this year’s NYCC, with the announcement of the “Monster Kolor” series! Sculpted by Jason Frailey, prototyped/produced by Marty and painted in a variety of awesome Monster Kolor fades by “mikemz”, the figure has beenContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The NYCC 2012 Exclusive “Monster Kolor” Clawshine from TGB x mikemz…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The B.U.F.F Press Podium Accessory from Muscle Things…
Joining the slew of new figure releases over the past couple of months, Alec over at Muscle Things is proud to present the very first B.U.F.F accessory… the Press Podium! Sculpted and cast by Alec in his special “black magic” rubber formula, the flesh coloured stand features microphones, press statement and even a blank diskContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The B.U.F.F Press Podium Accessory from Muscle Things…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The NYCC exclusive Sea-Borg Gold from MonsterPants…
Filmmaker, writer and artist James Felix McKenney is back with his latest Sea-Borg figure, the NYCC exclusive “Gold” edition! A glittery orange version of the original “Creature From the Black Lagoon” inspired resin, “Gold” comes hand cast by McKenney with battle hammer arm accessory. Limited to a run of 20 pieces, Sea-Borg Gold will beContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The NYCC exclusive Sea-Borg Gold from MonsterPants…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Ironmask’s Dr Dark “Fistful of Aliens” custom…
Taking Yes! Toys’ Fistful of Aliens, a little known mini figure series from the late 90’s, Ironmask has set about working on custom versions of the many subset “Shaddows” bosses that never made it into production… the first being the rather sweet looking Dr Dark! Sculpted to fit the scale of the original line, the 1″Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Ironmask’s Dr Dark “Fistful of Aliens” custom…”
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