[Above, ‘Ed Skworm & Min-E-Face WIP protos] After several months on the drawing board, we can finally reveal to you the first of 2 incoming resin toy drops from us here at MAN-E-TOYS! Inspired by a love of classic 80’s toys and cartoons, our debut release will be coming in the form of a customContinue reading “MAN-E-FEATURE// ‘Ed Skworm vs. Min-E-Face: Our debut resin mini figures coming soon!!!”
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MAN-E-NEWS// The Nerd City booth at C2E2 2012…
With excitement over the recently revealed ‘C2E2 exclusive’ Cyborg Space Barbarians reaching fever pitch, creator Ben Spencer has kindly taken some time out ahead of the Chicago con to give us an insight into what we can expect from himself and the rest of the Nerd City crew at their booth come Friday… “At thisContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Nerd City booth at C2E2 2012…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Cyborg Space Barbarian ‘Gammathrall’ from Galaxxor creator Ben Spencer…
Following the reveal of Orion Axe, Hallogrim, Drowlok and Wardraak over the past month, Galaxxor creator Ben Spencer is proud to present the fifth and final figure in the Cyborg Space Barbarian series, Gammathrall. Consisting of an expertly painted vintage MOTU body, with a horned-helmet sculpted by Ben and produced in resin by Marty “The Godbeast” Hansen, Gammathrall will be making his debutContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Cyborg Space Barbarian ‘Gammathrall’ from Galaxxor creator Ben Spencer…”
MAN-E-NEWS// New custom Cosmic Squadrons from Todd Robertson x Dead Presidents Designs…
Matt Walker of Monster Kolor/Dead Presidents is proud to present the latest round of Cosmic Squadron customs from Todd Robertson. Featuring a series of 3 plus a one of creation, the 4 articulated vinyl figures have been expertly painted in a number of vivid metalic Monster Kolor sprays. Priced at just $300 a piece, Todd’sContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// New custom Cosmic Squadrons from Todd Robertson x Dead Presidents Designs…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The new ‘Gray’ Healeymade x MPH resin series…
Hot off the heals of last month’s sellout ‘Purple’ IG-Baba and Wilde figures, myplasticheart is proud to present the latest batch of Healeymade figures in a brand new exclusive ‘Gray’ colourway! This time expect to see the intricately cast, multi-pieced Wilde in 2 alternating gray and clear colourways, whilst the ‘Imperial’ editions of both Jin BabaContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The new ‘Gray’ Healeymade x MPH resin series…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Ramsay and Podgonauts resin figures from Cris Rose x Podgy Panda…
Teased here last week in unpainted form, Cris Rose and Podgy Panda‘s much talked about collaboration has finally been revealed in all its glory. Featuring head designs by Podgy Panda coupled with Rose’s instantly recognisable Sprog style sculpt, the pair are set to release to separate variations of the resin figure; Podgy Panda’s cute cartoon-likeContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Ramsay and Podgonauts resin figures from Cris Rose x Podgy Panda…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Rich UME’s ‘Radiation Suit’ Marty McFly for Just in Time…
Richard Page over at UME Toys has just revealed his latest custom sculpt, ‘Radiation Suit’ Marty McFly. Created for Flatties‘ upcoming collaborative charity project, ‘Just in Time’, Rich was tasked with making a toy themed around the world of the legendary Back to the Future movies, using the memorable scene when Marty first touches down in 1955 asContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Rich UME’s ‘Radiation Suit’ Marty McFly for Just in Time…”
MAN-E-FEATURE// An interview with Nibbler creator The Tarantulas…
Creators of the Nibbler, one of the art toy community’s most highly desired figures, The Tarantulas are about to celebrate their fifth year in the scene. Working with the likes of Onell Design, Real x Head, Triclops Studio and more recently A Little Stranger, The Tarantulas’ ever elusive Nibbler has taken on a number ofContinue reading “MAN-E-FEATURE// An interview with Nibbler creator The Tarantulas…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Cyborg Space Barbarian ‘Orion Axe’ from Galaxxor creator Ben Spencer…
Following the divulge of Hallogrim, Drowlok and Wardraak a couple of weeks back, Galaxxor creator Ben Spencer has revealed the fourth figure in the Cyborg Space Barbarian series as Orion Axe. Consisting of an expertly painted vintage MOTU body, with a helmet sculpted by Ben and produced in resin by Marty “The Godbeast” Hansen, Orion Axe, Hallogrim, Drowlok and Wardraak will be making their debut alongsideContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Cyborg Space Barbarian ‘Orion Axe’ from Galaxxor creator Ben Spencer…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Sea-Borgs resin figures from Monsterpants…
Filmmaker, writer and artist James Felix McKenney is proud to present the latest addition to the growing catalog of MonsterPants resin figures, the Sea-Borgs. Originally intended as a tribute to McKenney’s favourite classic monsters, Frankenstein and The Creature From the Black Lagoon, the project soon mutated into a whole new race of scaly undersea cyborgs! InitiallyContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Sea-Borgs resin figures from Monsterpants…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Necrox: The Man From Serpo, a custom Outer Space Man from Adam Pratt…
Hot off the heels of our S.L.U.G Zombie custom reveal at the weekend, Adam Pratt is proud to present his latest Outer Space Man (OSM) custom, Necrox: The Man From Serpo. Featuring a purpose built resin head cast by Steve Patt of Papagrim Toys, the stunning figure comes with modified back pack, removable helmet, andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Necrox: The Man From Serpo, a custom Outer Space Man from Adam Pratt…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Cyborg Space Barbarian ‘Hallogrim’ from Galaxxor creator Ben Spencer…
Following the divulge of Drowlok and Wardraak last week, Galaxxor creator Ben Spencer has revealed the third figure in the Cyborg Space Barbarian series as Hallogrim. Consisting of an expertly painted vintage MOTU body, with a helmet sculpted by Ben and produced in resin by Marty “The Godbeast” Hansen, Hallogrim, Wardraak and Drowlok will be making their debut alongside anotherContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Cyborg Space Barbarian ‘Hallogrim’ from Galaxxor creator Ben Spencer…”
MAN-E-NEWS// IG-BABA Mk.2 and Wilde from Healeymade x myplasticheart…
myplasticheart have just revealed their latest collaboration with New York based resin wizard Healeymade, the Grape Fog IG-BABA Mk. II, and Violet and Shade Wilde bootlegged/customised action figures. Available from Tuesday, March 6th on myplasticheart.com and at their NYC location, the toys will be running in very limited qualities for just $39.99 and $64.99 respectively… The Grape Fog IG-BABA Mk. II isContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// IG-BABA Mk.2 and Wilde from Healeymade x myplasticheart…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Suckadelic x Phillips de Pury auction and action figure…
The Philips de Pury auction house is pimping out a huge selection of the finest Suckadelic wears in their latest art auction, Under the Influence. Featuring a staggering 78 pieces, the lot includes 70 resin bootleg figurines, two vinyl figurines, full printed cardboard backing and plastic packaging, four photographs, and two printed catalogues. Anyone lucky enoughContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Suckadelic x Phillips de Pury auction and action figure…”
MAN-E-FEATURE// OMFG! Series 2 submissions…
With the closing date for OMFG Series 2 submissions looming (entries must be posted in the October Toys forum by February 29th), we’ve decided to give a quick run-down of some of the best entries we’ve seen so far. Competition has been fierce this time around, with the dedicated thread now holding well over 8Continue reading “MAN-E-FEATURE// OMFG! Series 2 submissions…”
MAN-E-FEATURE// Exclusive interview with Galaxxor creator Ben Spencer…
Now in it’s ninth edition, Ben Spencer’s Galaxxor: Monster Hunter Robo figure has swiftly become one of the most sought after designer toys in the industry. Heavily influenced by the hunched 5.5″ action figures of the 70’s and 80’s, the series has gained a reputation through Ben’s instantly recognisable sculpt, a seemingly endless supply ofContinue reading “MAN-E-FEATURE// Exclusive interview with Galaxxor creator Ben Spencer…”
MAN-E-FEATURE// The custom toys of Adam Pratt…
Art toy creator/customiser and close friend of MAN-E-TOYS, Adam Pratt, has been hard at work on countless projects since we last delved into his work, and with a major announcement coming soon (more exclusively at MAN-E-TOYS on Monday!), we thought it was about time to get a recap on some of his latest work… WeContinue reading “MAN-E-FEATURE// The custom toys of Adam Pratt…”
Finger Five finger puppet art toys from Fig-Lab…
Just announced on the twitter feed of Fig-Lab’s head honcho, Datadub, the Finger Five series is the most unique art toy project from the company to date. Featuring five ‘finger puppet’ style figures, the series of 5 1.5″ tall toys have been designed by some of the scene’s biggest characters- Paul Kaiju, Suckadelic, MonstreHero, OnellContinue reading “Finger Five finger puppet art toys from Fig-Lab…”
T.M.N.T Walkabout custom from Adam Pratt…
Art toy designer/customiser Adam Pratt has just revealed to us his latest custom project, in the form of vintage T.M.N.T action figure, Walkabout. The first in a series of around 10 planned T.M.N.T customs (a selection of which should be available at this years Toy Street trade show), Walkabout is currently available to purchase forContinue reading “T.M.N.T Walkabout custom from Adam Pratt…”
OMFG! flesh/pink five pack from October Toys out now…
After what has seemed an age, October Toys’ Outlandish Mini Figure Guys (OMFG!) are now officially available to buy in their original pink/flesh colourway. Each blister packed set comes with the following M.U.S.C.L.E inspired 1.5″ figures- Multiskull designed and sculpted by Charles Marsh (aka Monsterforge) from South Carolina Crawdad Kid designed and sculpted by Daniel Yu (aka Dory)Continue reading “OMFG! flesh/pink five pack from October Toys out now…”
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