Giving us a little taste of what’s to come over the next few months, Jimmy Rommel of Ironhaus Productions proudly presents the Gorewad Monsters Summer Preview! Featuring 2 previously unreleased designs; the long awaited ‘Archie the Archaeopteryx’ and all new figure ‘Crotchy the Indecent Alien’, the pair are up for grabs now alongside a wholeContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Gorewad Monsters ‘Summer Preview’ from Ironhaus Productions…”
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MAN-E-RECAP// The Toy+Life exclusive “Deep Dish” Critters…
Following news of Bigmantoys’ Legend Critters earlier today, we thought it rather apt to finally show you guys the recently released “Deep Dish” exclusives for Toy+Life! Cast by our very own Tru:Tek in an authentic keshi-style rubber, the Chicago inspired blue/white marbled mini figures came packed in a custom mini deep pan pizza dish andContinue reading “MAN-E-RECAP// The Toy+Life exclusive “Deep Dish” Critters…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Goo and Roo Fight Bros ‘Toxic Pink’ edition from Blurble…
We’ve been loving the huge resurgence in retro styled mini figures recently (this being our third post just today!), with the recent Goo and Roo ‘flesh’ 2 pack from Blurble certainly no exception. Going on to sell out in a matter of hours, the artist has very kindly brought back the pair of custom M.U.S.C.L.EContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Goo and Roo Fight Bros ‘Toxic Pink’ edition from Blurble…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Kyoto Freddy’ B.U.F.F custom from Halfaway…
Hot off the heals of last month’s popular screw-tipped Snigator Claw custom, Halfaway is proud to present his latest entry for Muscle Things‘ B.U.F.F mini series… the insane Kyoto Freddy! Kit-bashed from the #108 M.U.S.C.L.E figure (Rikishiman B), the infamous customiser has seamlessly added 2 new sets of arms, a cape and the head ofContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Kyoto Freddy’ B.U.F.F custom from Halfaway…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Pyramid Head’ custom bootleg M.U.S.C.L.E from Leviathan x Eric Nilla…
It’s been just over 4 months since we originally featured the awesome Silent Hill inspired custom M.U.S.C.L.E from Leviathan, but with a little help of none other than Eric Nilla, the ominous Pyramid Head is finally seeing the light of day! Based on the cult videogame/film’s reoccurring monster of the same name, the figure hasContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Pyramid Head’ custom bootleg M.U.S.C.L.E from Leviathan x Eric Nilla…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Muscles of the Universe: Fisto from Eric Nilla x Wolf Voigt…
As if news on the mighty Meatgrinder wasn’t enough today, master caster Eric Nilla comes with yet another must have mini figure release… the Muscles of the Universe’s Fisto! The fourth figure to feature in the M.U.S.C.L.E x MOTU mash-up series conceived by Wolf Voigt, Fisto has got to be the best yet- not onlyContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Muscles of the Universe: Fisto from Eric Nilla x Wolf Voigt…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Meatgrinder Namakeshi from Nama Niku x Ironhaus x Eric Nilla…
Following the recently posted teaser art a couple of weeks back (check it out here), Tyler over at Nama Niku proudly presents the latest addition to the ever growing Namakeshi family… the fearsome Meatgrinder! A truly monstrous mini figure collaboration, the awesome creature was sculpted by Ironhaus‘ Jimmy Rommel using Tyler’s infamous meatgrinder head, comingContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Meatgrinder Namakeshi from Nama Niku x Ironhaus x Eric Nilla…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Micro Bastard mini figures from Ironhaus Pro…
They’ve been a while in coming, but Ironhaus Pro‘s Micro Bastards are finally ready to be unleashed in the wild! The first self produced series from the artist, the debut line-up of 1.5″ mini figures features 3 common designs plus one chase, all cast in a mixture of different finishes using a flexible keshi-style rubber.Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Micro Bastard mini figures from Ironhaus Pro…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Cakefighter’ sofubi from Rampage Toys x Frenzy Bros…
Originally made available at Superfestival 62 last month, the Cakefighter head from Rampage Toys is now set to receive a full painted figure release! Sculpted by Rampage’s Jon Malmstedt and cast by Eric Nilla in a flexible keshi-style rubber, the awesome design has been mounted on the Frenzy Bros’ popular barbarian sofubi, coming complete withContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Cakefighter’ sofubi from Rampage Toys x Frenzy Bros…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Disarticulators x Rampage Toys’ ‘Cupcakes in Space!’ for the Tokyo Junkie 5 Exhibition…
Rounding off our rather impromptu ‘Mini Figure Monday’, we bring you the latest project to come from our very own Tru:Tek… the Disarticulator x Rampage Toys Cupcakes in Space! An amalgamation of Tru:Tek’s TTFTD Bio-Drone and Rampage’s classic Cupcake Luchador keshi, the 4-part rubber mini figure has been cast in a multitude of vivid colours,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Disarticulators x Rampage Toys’ ‘Cupcakes in Space!’ for the Tokyo Junkie 5 Exhibition…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Artist’s Proof Cry-Borg and OMFG ‘New Recruits’ colourway from Rufus…
Joining turboPISTOLA’s Cuddlehard, Rufus‘ incredible Cry-Borg OMFG Series 2 figure is now available in the standard Artist Proof ‘Hot Pink’! Limited to 200, 100 of which have already been claimed thanks to a promotion for Ruf’s “Scrap Metals” facebook page, gifts to family and friends, trades, and a small quantity being held back for future projects,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Artist’s Proof Cry-Borg and OMFG ‘New Recruits’ colourway from Rufus…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Cuddley Lagann’ custom OMFG from Terrthom…
Up and coming mini figure customiser Terrthom proudly presents his latest OMFG kit-bash, the Cuddley Lagann! Using turboPISTOLA’s popular Cuddlehard as the platform of choice this time around, Terrthom has cleverly replaced the original arms and legs with Gundam kit parts, rounding the piece off with the addition of a new head. Painted and distressedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Cuddley Lagann’ custom OMFG from Terrthom…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Custom Baby Deadbeats Series 3 from DLux…
Having sold out of the previous 2 runs in a matter of hours, the mighty DLux returns with his latest (and greatest!) batch of custom Baby Deadbeats! Featuring a total of 8 one-off figures, the Scott Tolleson designed mini has been painted up in a huge selection of Monster Kolor neons and metallics (our favouriteContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Custom Baby Deadbeats Series 3 from DLux…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Garbage Pail Kids ‘MiniKins’ mini figures…
We very rarely feature toys outside of the indie/art toy scene, but upon hearing that Topps would be releasing a new Garbage Pail Kids mini figure series a couple of weeks back, we simply couldn’t resist sharing the full release details with you guys now that they’ve finally emerged! Rebranded from Cheap Toys to MiniKins,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Garbage Pail Kids ‘MiniKins’ mini figures…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Split Kit Month at Muscle Things…
In honour of NolanJP’s beautifully crafted ‘Split Kit’ custom GPK Cheap Toy (get the full lowdown here), Muscle Things will be hosting ‘Kit Month’ right throughout May! Starting this Tuesday, May 7th at 11am PST, MT will be dropping 2 new colours of the figure each week, starting with the pictured Novo Yellow and NeonContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Split Kit Month at Muscle Things…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Nama Niku x Ironhaus x Eric Nilla ‘Iron: Grinder’ mini figure teased…
Joining the ‘Deathmatch‘ work-in-progress we posted a couple of weeks back, it appears that Nama Niku and Ironhaus have yet another mini figure in the works judging by this awesome header art posted yesterday! Whilst information is purely speculative at the moment, we guess that the figure will be an extension of Nama Niku’s popularContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Nama Niku x Ironhaus x Eric Nilla ‘Iron: Grinder’ mini figure teased…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Mortal Kombat ‘Goro’ M.U.S.C.L.E custom from Plastic Playhouse…
The highly talented Plastic Playhouse delves into 90’s pop culture once more as he proudly presents his latest M.U.S.C.L.E custom… an ode to Mortal Kombat’s Goro! Using the four armed ‘Ashuraman No Sensei’ figure, PP has painted him up in the final boss’ familiar orange tone, complete with subtle washes, meticulous highlights and even aContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Mortal Kombat ‘Goro’ M.U.S.C.L.E custom from Plastic Playhouse…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Wastelanders’ mini figures from Super Sandbagger out now…
“WASTELANDERS: THE DAY IS APOCALYPSE WORLD AND FIGHTING IS NORMAL WAY OF DEATH. RESOURCES ARE NOT, AND SURVIVAL IS HARDEST. ONE MAN WITH GIANT EVIL CONTROLS ALL. ONLY IN WASTELAND WILL MONSTER CAN BE IS HEROES…” Previewed here last week, JR Deem aka Super Sandbagger‘s post-apocalyptic ‘Wastelanders’ mini figures are finally up for grabs! FeaturingContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Wastelanders’ mini figures from Super Sandbagger out now…”
MAN-E-NEWS// October Toys’ OMFG Series 4 voting now on…
Fresh from the success of the OMFG Series 3 Kickstarter campaign, October Toys have wasted no time in getting to work on the line-up, as they proudly announce that voting is now open for Series 4! Featuring a total of 147 mini figure designs from October Toys community members, up and coming sculptors and establishedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// October Toys’ OMFG Series 4 voting now on…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Nama-Niku’s ‘Kinkeshi Flesh’ Mekamess auction on LRG…
As mentioned in our Ray Skull coverage last week, Nama Niku is the latest out of the blocks with his H.U.S.T.L.E Wave 1 Artist Proofs, proudly presenting the long awaited ‘Kinkeshi Flesh’ Mekamess! Undeniably one of the most popular designs from the first batch of figures, the MechaGodzilla kit-bash has been cast up in theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Nama-Niku’s ‘Kinkeshi Flesh’ Mekamess auction on LRG…”
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