Yet another HUGE project we’ve been finding extremely difficult to keep to ourselves over the past few months, we can finally reveal today that Unbox Industries will be will be teaming up with The Disarticulators to produce a brand new range of vinyl figures in a variety of shapes and sizes! To get the ball rolling Unbox willContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Unbox Industries announce future collaborations with The Disarticulators…”
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MAN-E-NEWS// The Tru:Tek x Killer Bootlegs ‘Joba the Hurt: Star Flaws Edition’ H.U.S.T.L.E for the Toys Are Us group show…
Whilst our writer and editor Tru:Tek was too late to make the press for Killer Bootlegs‘ upcoming Toys Are Us group show, he did manage to get an impromptu entry sent off this week… Introducing Joba the Hurt: Star Flaws Edition! Taken from the recent H.U.S.T.L.E Artist Series: Wave 1, the Killer Bootlegs kit-bashed/ Tru:TekContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Tru:Tek x Killer Bootlegs ‘Joba the Hurt: Star Flaws Edition’ H.U.S.T.L.E for the Toys Are Us group show…”
The Disarticulators FAQ…
With a number of different mini figure series poised for general release over the coming months, it has come to our attention that some confusion has arisen as to who exactly The Disarticulators are and what they (we!) produce, so without further ado, we bring you a comprehensive FAQ from our very own Zectron whichContinue reading “The Disarticulators FAQ…”
MAN-E-UPDATE// The Split Kit GPK Cheap Toy custom from NolanJP…
Originally revealed as a work in progress sculpt over 3 months ago now, we were beginning to wonder whether NolanJP‘s ‘Split Kit’ Cheap Toy custom would ever see the light of day… Well fret not GPK fans, as today we bring you pics of the near finished sculpt! Based on one of our favourite Garbage PailContinue reading “MAN-E-UPDATE// The Split Kit GPK Cheap Toy custom from NolanJP…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The new B.U.F.F ‘Hot Pink Tag Team’ from Halfaway x Muscle Things…
It’s been a while since M.U.S.C.L.E customiser Halfaway last graced the B.U.F.F series, so it came with great pleasure today to find not 1, but 2 all new figures released! Coming in the line’s second ‘Tag Team’ 2 pack, the new additions consist of a regrettably unidentifiable (but still stunning!) kit-bash alongside a new ‘Claw’Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The new B.U.F.F ‘Hot Pink Tag Team’ from Halfaway x Muscle Things…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The SKORPLOK mini figure from Super Sandbagger…
JR Deem aka Super Sandbagger kindly shares details of his latest mini figure creation, the awesome SKORPLOK… Taking inspiration from a variety of retro mini figure lines, vintage kaiju and even Star Wars, the M.U.S.C.L.E scaled piece is set to be making it’s debut in resin soon, with a whole host of both military andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The SKORPLOK mini figure from Super Sandbagger…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Bulletpunk’ Multiskull OMFG custom from Terrthom…
Up and coming toy customiser Terrthom proudly presents his first OMFG custom, the Multiskull Bulletpunk tribute… One of the most original mini figure customs we’ve seen in a while, the stunning little piece features kit-bashed parts from various mech model kits painted in the infamous samurai bot’s gold and black colour scheme. Going on saleContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Bulletpunk’ Multiskull OMFG custom from Terrthom…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Puripuriman custom keshi from Imperfecz Toys…
Ok guys, we’re extremely late on this one (2 months to be precise!), but the latest custom keshi from Imperfecz Toys was quite simply too good to ignore… Based on one of the few obscure Kinnikuman/Ultimate Muscle cartoon characters that failed to ever see an official kinkeshi release (We’re guessing this is largely due toContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Puripuriman custom keshi from Imperfecz Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The TMNT ‘Krang’ Deadbeet customs from Corey Webb…
Following his amazing TMNT and Shredder custom Crawdad runs (check them out here), October Toys forum regular Corey Webb has put his hand to yet another iconic character from the beloved early 90’s cartoon, as he proudly presents the Krang Beets! Debuting on ToyBreak last week, the beyond-awesome custom minis have been created using OctoberContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The TMNT ‘Krang’ Deadbeet customs from Corey Webb…”
MAN-E-XCLUSIVE// The new Disarticulator Studio Blog…
With a huge selection of mini figures in the pipeline, we thought is was about time we started a dedicated site for our group project, The Disarticulators… Due to feature regular posts direct from the studios of the Amazing Zectron, Lee Burbridge of Bigmantoys and myself, Tru:Tek, the blog will be THE first place to find out any of ourContinue reading “MAN-E-XCLUSIVE// The new Disarticulator Studio Blog…”
MAN-E-XCLUSIVE// The H.U.S.T.L.E x Ironmask H.O.R.D.E mini figure series revealed…
With ToyCon UK looming ever closer, we decided it was about time to start revealing the TON of exclusives we’ll be bringing along… and what better way to start than with our latest H.U.S.T.L.E collaboration? Teaming up with Man-E-Toys regular Ironmask, we introduce the line’s first sub brand, the mighty H.O.R.D.E: Hundreds of Really DangerousContinue reading “MAN-E-XCLUSIVE// The H.U.S.T.L.E x Ironmask H.O.R.D.E mini figure series revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Mutant Dungeon Bastard custom keshi bootleg from Nama Niku…
Previewed here at the beginning of last month, Tyler over at Nama Niku is pleased to reveal that the awesome Mutant Dungeon Bastard custom keshi is finally heading into production! With casting duties handed over to the more than capable hands of Eric Nilla, the first batch have already been cast up (sadly, sans decapitatedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Mutant Dungeon Bastard custom keshi bootleg from Nama Niku…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The March ‘Universe of Violence’ release from IroNilla…
Ironmask and Eric Nilla aka IroNilla come with the third monthly instalment of ‘Universe of Violence’, with the mini figure series’ first standard size release, ‘Arn Hellstorm’… Sculpted in Ironmask’s unmistakable chunky style, the awesome M.U.S.C.L.E inspired viking wrestler (original sculpt pictured) is currently be cast up by Eric in a flexible keshi-style rubber. DueContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The March ‘Universe of Violence’ release from IroNilla…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Shrill Jill/Cracked Crystal GPK Cheap Toy custom from Uraeus x Muscle Things…
Alec over at Muscle Things has just announced details of his first collaborative mini figure with famous custom GPK Cheap Toy custom sculptor Uraeus, the hilarious Shrill Jill/Cracked Crystal! Based on the Series 6 GPK trading card design (pictured), the figure has been sculpted by Ureaus in a style 100% faithful to the original CheapContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Shrill Jill/Cracked Crystal GPK Cheap Toy custom from Uraeus x Muscle Things…”
MAN-E-XCLUSIVE// WIP Martin Hairybottom H.U.S.T.L.E mini figure from UME Toys…
With the H.U.S.T.L.E Artist Series: Wave 1 releases now in full swing, we’ve decided to start sharing some of the entries that’ve been pouring in for Wave 2, the first of which coming from our good friend Richard Page over at UME Toys… Entitled Martin Hairybootom, the micro-sized incarnation of UME’s flagship character has beenContinue reading “MAN-E-XCLUSIVE// WIP Martin Hairybottom H.U.S.T.L.E mini figure from UME Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The B.U.F.F mWo ‘Miami Ice’ 2-pack from Muscle Things…
Bridging the gap whilst we rather impatiently wait for the release of the Nitro Balls (get the full lowdown here), Alec over at Muscle Things is proud to present the first ever B.U.F.F 2-pack… the ‘Miami Ice’ Gator and Big Head Suguru! Cast in a beautiful ‘ice’ green using Alec’s crystal clear ‘black magic’ rubber, the customContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The B.U.F.F mWo ‘Miami Ice’ 2-pack from Muscle Things…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Love Muscle’ H.U.S.T.L.E Artist Series: Wave 1 out today…
Following the sell-out general release of H.U.S.T.L.E last week, our very own Tru:Tek is proud to present the latest ultra-limited H.U.S.T.L.E Artist Series: Wave 1 colourway… the Valentine’s themed “Love Muscle” edition! Featuring a closed selection of the original 10 M.U.S.C.L.E-inspired designs, the various kit-bashes, customs and original figures have been cast in a flexibleContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Love Muscle’ H.U.S.T.L.E Artist Series: Wave 1 out today…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Muscle Things’ B.U.F.F 5-pack trash can out now…
After a slight delay due to the upcoming Nitro Balls release (head over here for the full lowdown), Alec over at Muscle Things is proud to announce that the B.U.F.F 5-pack trash can has finally been restocked in the MT store! Limited to just 2 sets this time around, the shrink wrapped cans feature aContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Muscle Things’ B.U.F.F 5-pack trash can out now…”
MAN-E-NEWS// New Cuddlehard ‘AP’ customs from Turbopistola…
Swiftly following last week’s mega custom figure drop, Turbopistola has just unleashed his latest batch of OMFG madness in-store, with the launch of not 1, but 3 new limited runs! Utilising his very own OMFG Series 2 design, the awesome Cuddlehard, each edition has been hand finished by the artist, coming packed in a customContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// New Cuddlehard ‘AP’ customs from Turbopistola…”
MAN-E-XCLUSIVE// The “Kinkeshi Flesh” Mekamess Dirty Thieving Bootlegger Proofs from Nama Niku x H.U.S.T.L.E…
Hot off the heels of our recent H.U.S.T.L.E debut, we’re proud to bring you details of the first artist proofs up for grabs, the “Kinkeshi Flesh” Mekamess from Nama Niku! Pictured here alongside the standard M.U.S.C.L.E flesh edition, the piece has been cast in the neon-beige of the original Kinnikuman mini figures by H.U.S.T.L.E creatorContinue reading “MAN-E-XCLUSIVE// The “Kinkeshi Flesh” Mekamess Dirty Thieving Bootlegger Proofs from Nama Niku x H.U.S.T.L.E…”
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