Joining the debut of standard Mini 10-Doh! figures at this year’s SDCC, Squid Kids Ink have revealed a very special edition of Luke Chueh‘s Emo Bear cartridge coming in black! Limited to an edition of just 100 pieces, each Mini 10-Doh! has been signed, numbered and “murdered” (splattered with crimson paint!) by Luke himself. ComingContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Black Emo Bear SDCC exclusive mini-10doh! from Luke Chueh x Squid Kids Ink…”
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MAN-E-NEWS// The “Mi Empire Loca” Chwebacca Homes from 2bitHACK…
Continuing his recent barrage of resin bootlegs, 2bitHACK has just revealed details of his latest project, the “Mi Empire Loca” series! Hilariously combining hispanic culture with Star Wars, the first character to be announced is “Chewbacca Homes”, coming complete with vest, long shorts and trainers! Seen above is the first test pull which 2bitHACK plansContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Mi Empire Loca” Chwebacca Homes from 2bitHACK…”
MAN-E-UPDATE// WIP packaging for the ‘Ed Skworm Vs. Min-E-Face 2 pack…
As I am sure all of our regular readers are aware, we’ve been working on the ‘Ed Skworm Vs. Min-E-Face M.U.S.C.L.E 2 pack for quite some time now, and whilst it’s been a bummer that the release date has slipped further and further, the extra time has given us the chance to go to townContinue reading “MAN-E-UPDATE// WIP packaging for the ‘Ed Skworm Vs. Min-E-Face 2 pack…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Art-Too resin figure from Killer Bootlegs…
In lieu of Peter “Wheatstraw” Goral opening the new Killer Bootlegs envystore last week, we’ve decided to take a look at one of his older pieces that has since resurfaced. Originally created exclusively for low-brow art blog “Sixty Bones Press“, the R2D2 bootleg comes complete with a glow-in-the-dark “Ghetto Blaster” boombox, and real fat-cap head (PeterContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Art-Too resin figure from Killer Bootlegs…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Vicar Apparitions from David Healey x MPH…
myplasticheart is proud to announce the latest exclusive release in the Healeymade line of resin figures, the Vicar “Apparition” edition! A mash-up of action figures including one of the baddest villains in outer space (can you guess who it is?), the stunning figure comes locked, loaded, and ready for action. Cast in a ghostly pale blue/greenContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Vicar Apparitions from David Healey x MPH…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Finger Five Series 1 from Fig-Lab coming soon…
Revealed way back at the end of January, Fig-Lab’s much talked about “Finger Five” Series 1 is finally ready for worldwide release! One of the most unique art toy project’s we’ve seen to date, the mini-series features five 1.5″ sofubi ‘finger puppet’ style figures designed by some of the scene’s biggest characters- Paul Kaiju, Suckadelic, MonstreHero,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Finger Five Series 1 from Fig-Lab coming soon…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The carded GID Sharkgut from Killer Bootlegs…
As mentioned in our reveal of the Killer Krayons earlier in the week, Peter over at Killer Bootlegs has been hard at work producing a special variant of the Sharkgut Wayne Gracey bootleg… the carded Glow in the Dark edition! Kit-bashed from a vintage Ree Yees, Bossk, Nien Nunb, and Whiplash from He-man, the marbled GID castContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The carded GID Sharkgut from Killer Bootlegs…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Rat Skull resin figures from Manny X Romero…
Originally debuting at Designer Con last year, Manny X Romero has revealed to us that the Rat Skulls will be making a return next week (yep, yet more awesome resin skulls)! Designed by MannyX and sculpted by Tito Acevedo, the 1.5″ tall figure is due to be released in 2 separate editions, Absinthe and BlindContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Rat Skull resin figures from Manny X Romero…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Galactic Jerkbags x Suckadelic KARATE CHUMPS…
The unofficial Suckadelic fan club “Galactic Jerkbags” have teamed up with the Super Sucklord himself to bring a new line of bootlegs… the KARATE CHUMPS! Limited to an edition of just 30 pieces, each KARATE CHUMP is custom made my the Sucklord, giving you full control over the head design and colours used. Above areContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Galactic Jerkbags x Suckadelic KARATE CHUMPS…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Lucha Sharks: Finned Fighters of HIVE WORLD x-544 from Ben Spencer…
With all of the excitement surrounding the recent release of General Gorgax (find out more here), Ben Spencer‘s latest project, the awesome Lucha Sharks, unfortunately went under our radar… until now! Revealed a couple of weeks back, these otherworldly wrestlers follow the same MOTU inspired aesthetic as Ben’s Galaxxor line, and with the strap-line “Finned Fighters ofContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Lucha Sharks: Finned Fighters of HIVE WORLD x-544 from Ben Spencer…”
MAN-E-FEATURE// The Zombie Cake! MIMP mash-up mini-resin from Rampage Toys…
As we delve into the world of custom keshi/M.U.S.C.L.E in the build up to ‘Ed Skorm vs. Min-E-Face‘s release, we’ve decided to feature a piece by the artist that first inspired us to undertake the project, the Zombie Cake! from Rampage Toys’ Jon Malmstedt. Although not strictly M.U.S.C.L.E (the figure has been modified from the HunchbackContinue reading “MAN-E-FEATURE// The Zombie Cake! MIMP mash-up mini-resin from Rampage Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The ALPHA PHASE OUTER SPACE MEN Wave 5 from The Four Horsemen..
Previewed in blue test-pull form at the beginning of last month, The Four Horsemen‘s ALPHA PHASE OUTER SPACE MEN Wave 5, plus the ALPHA PHASE version of their first Deluxe OSM are now available to pre-order on Store Horsemen! Priced at just $50 for the 3 piece set, each figure will come individually bagged with cardContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The ALPHA PHASE OUTER SPACE MEN Wave 5 from The Four Horsemen..”
MAN-E-UPDATE// ‘Ed Skworm vs. Min-E-Face “Noir” production shot…
As we loom ever closer to the release of our first M.U.S.C.L.E custom bootleg 2 pack, ‘Ed Skworm vs. Min-E-Face, we’ve decided to share with you the first production shot (with sprues still attached!) of the super-rare “Noir” edition that we will be offering up to our readers a week before the figures’ official release.Continue reading “MAN-E-UPDATE// ‘Ed Skworm vs. Min-E-Face “Noir” production shot…”
MAN-E-FEATURE// The custom keshi of Adam Pratt…
[click image to enlarge] Our recent journey into the world of custom keshi/M.U.S.C.L.E wouldn’t be complete without a look into the work of one of favourite artists, Adam Pratt. Although not as active in the community these days (aside from coming on board with our upcoming ‘Ed Skworm vs. Min-E-Face project!), Adam’s extensive body ofContinue reading “MAN-E-FEATURE// The custom keshi of Adam Pratt…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Axeface BC resin figure from Monstrehero coming “soon”…
Yes, we know it’s the third post on these guys in as many weeks, but after catching a look at the finished products today, we couldn’t resist sharing them with you… Originally set for release last weekend, Monstrehero‘s MOTU inspired Axeface BC figures have since been given yet another round of paint detailing for whatContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Axeface BC resin figure from Monstrehero coming “soon”…”
MAN-E-UPDATE// The Eric Nilla x Nama-Niku MAN-E-TOYS exclusives- first test pulls…
As mentioned in our recent exposé of their awesome work, the mighty Eric Nilla and Tyler from Nama-Niku have agreed to work on a number of exclusives for our store… so it comes with great pleasure today to reveal to you the very first test pulls! Due to feature Eric’s SD Splatterhouse Rick, alongside Tyler’s ChibiContinue reading “MAN-E-UPDATE// The Eric Nilla x Nama-Niku MAN-E-TOYS exclusives- first test pulls…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The General Gorgax resin figure from Ben Spencer…
“From the his labyrinthine fortress on the lost planet of Xanthos, comes the ruthless leader of the dreaded Evil Mutant Legion, the dark champion of the elite Cyborg Space Barbarians, the fallen master of the Omega Powers, the obsidian horned arch nemesis of Galaxxor, General Gorgax!” Originally revealed in proto form at C2E2 a whileContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The General Gorgax resin figure from Ben Spencer…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Second wave B.A.S.T.A.R.D’s from Triclops Studio now up for grabs…
Debuting at the Kapow Comic Con last weekend, the new wave of B.A.S.T.A.R.D’s from Triclops Studio were an instant success, and whilst most were snapped up, the guys have revealed that a select few are still available to purchase. Featuring the newly created PeeNut Hunter alongside resurrected characters PeeNut, Musclito (sold out), Tommy Tanker, and of course,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Second wave B.A.S.T.A.R.D’s from Triclops Studio now up for grabs…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Sharkgut Wayne Gracey” Cosmic Creep from Killer Bootlegs…
Revealed in our Killer Bootlegs feature a couple of weeks back (here), the latest figure in Peter Goral’s Cosmic Creeps line, the awesome Sharkgut Wayne Gracey, has finally touched down in the store! Kit-bashed from a vintage Ree Yees, Bossk, Nien Nunb, and Whiplash from He-man, the figure was given the name Sharkgut by his 4 1/2Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Sharkgut Wayne Gracey” Cosmic Creep from Killer Bootlegs…”
MAN-E-NEWS// “Axeface” resin figure from Monstrehero dropping this weekend…
Monstrehero, crafters of the highest quality resin pieces, are gearing up for the release of their highly anticipated Axeface figure this weekend. Taking inspiration from the classic MOTU action figure line, the musclebound, loin-cloth wearing axe warrior has got to be our favourite piece from the studio yet! Unlike previously thought in our reveal earlierContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// “Axeface” resin figure from Monstrehero dropping this weekend…”
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