Following our reveal of Count Duckula homage “Quack” last week, we’ve decided to take a look at another two of David Healey aka Healeymade‘s recent pieces, the Sea Mod and Sogmoore mini figures… Bootlegged from the iconic Capatain Crunch and Soggy cereal toys (pictured bottom right), the little guys have been cast in a multitudeContinue reading “MAN-E-TOYS// The “Sea Mod and Sogmoore” resin figures from Healeymade…”
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MAN-E-NEWS// The Mecha Bootleg Kongs from Todd Robertson x Toybot Studios…
Todd Robertson aka Mechavirus continues his onslaught of dream collabs with the the reveal of the latest Bootleg Kongs from Toybot Studios! Cast in resin and coming with a massive 13 points of articulation, the Mecha Bootleg Kongs have been limited to just three breathtaking pieces, each adorned with Todd’s signature infusion of found objects,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Mecha Bootleg Kongs from Todd Robertson x Toybot Studios…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Memories of Evil Off from Giant Japanese Monster, Bad!..
Following the recent Artomatic exclusive Fire and Ice editions, Giant Japanese Monster, Bad! is proud to reveal the latest resin simulation in the Rejects of Eternia line, Memories of Evil Off! Created as a companion piece to the Memories of Good He-Man simulation from years gone by, the clear blue cast figure contains an assortmentContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Memories of Evil Off from Giant Japanese Monster, Bad!..”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Zombies in Glowing Slime” mini figures from EMCE Toys…
It would appear that EMCE Toys are going all out with the zombie theme this year, as joining the previously revealed Zombies Vs. Hunters grab bags the company have just announced a new series, Zombies in Glowing Slime! Spotted on the Amerikaiju/That Figures blogs yesterday, the 2″ zombie figures are due to come packed inContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Zombies in Glowing Slime” mini figures from EMCE Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Eric Nilla’s Grim Jim GPK Cheap Toy custom…
Whilst the recently posted Cheap Toy Series 2 customs from Eric Nilla have helped quench our Garbage Pail Kids thirst in recent weeks, we’ve been yearning for quite some time to see a few of our other favourites turned into mini figure gold… two series of ten was never going to be enough! Well itContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Eric Nilla’s Grim Jim GPK Cheap Toy custom…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Wizard World Exclusive Mutant Jawas from Killer Bootlegs…
With the Chicago leg of the Wizard World Con touching down just yesterday (August 9th), we thought we’d revisit the awesome Mutant Jawas that Killer Bootlegs‘ Peter Wheatstraw has created for the event… Kit-bashed from a vintage Jawa and Yoda, and coming complete with bootleg vinyl cape, Peter enlisted the talents of two new interns toContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Wizard World Exclusive Mutant Jawas from Killer Bootlegs…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Kinnikuman Olympic Rings sofubi set from Five Star Toys…
In celebration of the UK’s recent barrage of gold medals, we bring you the Kinnikuman Olympic Rings sofubi set from Five Star Toys! Spotted on premier kinnikuman blog Nama-Niku this morning, the five pack of “Japanese flag version” figures have been cast in a soft vinyl, coming in the colours of the iconic rings; blue, yellow,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Kinnikuman Olympic Rings sofubi set from Five Star Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Matt Doughty’s custom Sucklord figures for “The Super Suck Up!”…
Following previously posted “Super Suck Up!” contributions from Jason Freeny, Skinner, Frank Kozik and Doktor A, Matt Doughty of Onell Design is the latest in the long list of premier artists to reveal his take on the infamous Sucklord (Boba Fett) bootleg! Coming in a similar colour scheme to the Rilleco Armodoc Glyos, the simple useContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Matt Doughty’s custom Sucklord figures for “The Super Suck Up!”…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Ironmask’s new Gorewad Monster sculpts revealed…
Joining the Horsemen inspired Universe of Violence Series 2 figure revealed last week (find out more here), Ironmask of Ironhaus Productions proudly presents his latest batch of Gorewad Monster sculpts! Intended as a micro companion series to the main UoV figures, the second round come even grosser, twisted and disgusting than the last! At theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Ironmask’s new Gorewad Monster sculpts revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Chop Suey Rejects 2: Reanimators from The Sucklord…
“Resurrected from the shit pile…” Having already managing to shift a ton of crappy defected resin in the first Chop Suey Rejects sale last year, The Sucklord is about to pull the same cheap move again- with the announcement of round 2! Set to drop in the Suckadelic store at some point this week, theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Chop Suey Rejects 2: Reanimators from The Sucklord…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Warlords of Wor’s “Bog-Nar” from ManOrMonster…
We previously revealed the first prototype from ManOrMonster‘s MOTU inspired Warlord’s of Wor here last week, and whilst the rough casting only gave us a small insight into the direction of the project, the newly revealed concept sketch pictured above helps shed a little more light… Entitled “Bog-Nar” the Mutant Muck Menace, the slimey greenContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Warlords of Wor’s “Bog-Nar” from ManOrMonster…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Jeremy Bulloch” Boba Fett from Killer Bootlegs…
Following on from our look at 2bitHACK’s “Mi Empire Loca” earlier today, we’re pleased to be able to reveal the first test pull of another awesome Star Wars bootleg… the “Jeremy Bulloch” Boba Fett from Killer Bootlegs! Previously mentioned in our KB round up back in May, the toy consists of a vintage Fett bodyContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Jeremy Bulloch” Boba Fett from Killer Bootlegs…”
MAN-E-NEWS// “Treegar” action figure teaser from Bigman Toys…
Lee over at Bigman Toys kindly shares details on his latest extension to the MOTU universe, the provisionally titled Treegar… Taking a more serious approach than past Battle Gaze releases, Lee has begun work on a completely original sculpt that will be able to stand side-by-side with the original 5.5″ tall line. Although the fullContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// “Treegar” action figure teaser from Bigman Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// “Mi Empire Loca” WIP from 2bitHACK…
It appears that 2012 will be the year of the Star Wars bootleg at DesignerCon this November, as alongside The Sucklord‘s Super Suck Up! show, 2bitHACK will also be debuting his latest line of mash-ups, Mi Empire Loca. We originally revealed the first figure in the series, Chewbacca Homes, a few weeks back, so itContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// “Mi Empire Loca” WIP from 2bitHACK…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Spinning Head Sunshine” custom M.U.S.C.L.E from Brown Noize Productions…
In what has to be one of the biggest announcements in the custom M.U.S.C.L.E community this year, Sanjeev over at Brown Noize Productions has just revealed details of the second in his trilogy of Sunshine inspired figures, the breathtaking Spinning Head Sunshine! Tired of not being able to display his “Spinning Top Sunshine” M.U.S.C.L.E (#195)Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Spinning Head Sunshine” custom M.U.S.C.L.E from Brown Noize Productions…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Quack” Count Duckula inspired mash-up from Healeymade…
A recurring feature on David Healey aka Healeymade‘s Instagram feed for quite some time now, we thought we’d try to shine some light on the resin wizard’s awesome vampire mash-up, Quack… A loving tribute to both vintage horror and cult 80’s cartoon Count Duckula, the figure appears to have been bootlegged from a ‘Universal Monsters’Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Quack” Count Duckula inspired mash-up from Healeymade…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Skinner, Doktor A and Frank Kozik “The Big Suck Up!” figure reveals…
We previously posted event details and work in progress shots for the upcoming “Big Suck Up!” group show from The Sucklord and DKE Toys (find out more here), but what about some finished figures? Well today DKE Toys have revealed the works of four participating artists, including Skinner, Doktor A, Frank Kozik, and the previouslyContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Skinner, Doktor A and Frank Kozik “The Big Suck Up!” figure reveals…”
MAN-E-NEWS// ManOrMonster’s “Warlords of Wor” first prototype revealed…
Following in the footsteps of Ben Spencer, Steve Seeley, Japanese Monster Bad! and Bigman, Brandon Michael Barker aka ManOrMonster has revealed details of his first MOTU inspired designer toy venture, the Warlords of Wor! Pictured here is the first prototype of what will be the first 5.5″ action figure to feature in the range… Whilst detailsContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// ManOrMonster’s “Warlords of Wor” first prototype revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Uber-Ill” Thundercat custom from Hoakser…
Joining the recently featured Veteran (find out more here), UK graffiti artist Hoakser kindly shares with us his latest “Dominant Species” custom, the rather awesome Uber-Ill. Kit-bashed from one of Thundercats’ slightly more obscure characters, Cuber Bill the Robear Berbil (see what he did with the name?!!), the stunning figure comes with Hoakser’s usual highContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Uber-Ill” Thundercat custom from Hoakser…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Squid Kids Ink’s Mini 10-Doh! Series 1 released…
Following a successful debut at SDCC earlier this month, Squid Kids Ink are proud to reveal that the long awaited Min 10-Doh’s are finally ready for general release! Paying tribute to 80’s console, the Nintendo Entertainment System, the cartridge inspired figure is available in 16 different designs from 12 of the art toy scene’s elite,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Squid Kids Ink’s Mini 10-Doh! Series 1 released…”
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