After months of keeping tight lipped, we’re proud to finally reveal details of the soon to be opened Rampage Studios and HUGE opening show! A gallery/shop based in central Tokyo (near Ikebukuro), Jon over at Rampage Toys will be filling the space with a huge selection of sofubi, rubber, resin, customs and artwork from some ofContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Rampage Studios opening and show revealed…”
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MAN-E-XCLUSIVE// The Clutter exclusive KESH-E-FACE for the (In)action Figure Show…
As promised at the tail end of last week, we bring to you an exclusive reveal of one of the pieces we’ll be entering into the upcoming (In)action Figures Show… the Clutter exclusive ‘Grape’ KESH-E-FACE! Our debut piece as the collaborative group known as The Disarticulators, KESH-E-FACE was designed and sculpted by the Amazing ZectronContinue reading “MAN-E-XCLUSIVE// The Clutter exclusive KESH-E-FACE for the (In)action Figure Show…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Ironmask x Eric Nilla’s Hell Turtle release info…
Following the full unveiling a couple of weeks back, Eric Nilla is proud to reveal that the long awaited Hell Turtle will finally be available to purchase tomorrow (January 1st)! Sculpted by Ironmask and produced in a flexible rubber by Eric, the first batch have been limited to just 20 pieces- each coming cast inContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Ironmask x Eric Nilla’s Hell Turtle release info…”
MAN-E-NEWS// M.U.S.C.L.E’s of the Universe: Skelitor one-off from Eric Nilla…
Following the hugely successful rubber re-casting of the M.U.S.C.L.E’s of the Universe customs last month (which can still be purchased here), Eric Nilla is proud to present a very special one-off… Taking the Skelitor figure (originally created by Wolf ‘SolarColorDust’ Voigt), Eric went for an authentic Skelitor purple complete with yellow spot application- all rubber,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// M.U.S.C.L.E’s of the Universe: Skelitor one-off from Eric Nilla…”
MAN-E-XCLUSIVE// H.U.S.T.L.E Artist Series: Wave 1 full reveal…
After several teaser shots over the past couple of weeks, we proudly bring you the first wave of our H.U.S.T.L.E Artist Series in all it’s glory! You may be wondering where a few of the entries have gone (the original line-up featured 15 artists)… Well, we’ve decided with the sheer volume of figures (plusContinue reading “MAN-E-XCLUSIVE// H.U.S.T.L.E Artist Series: Wave 1 full reveal…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Clutter’s (In)action Figure Show featuring The Disarticulators…
It comes with great pleasure today to announce details of the very first group art exhibition that we (Tru:Tek, Zectron and Bigmantoys) will be participating as The Disarticulators… Clutter‘s (In)action Figure Show! Without further ado, we bring you the official press statement- “The (In)action Figure Show,” an art toy show focused on elevating the traditionalContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Clutter’s (In)action Figure Show featuring The Disarticulators…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Hell Turtle mini figure from Ironmask…
After months of teasers and reveals, Ironmask is proud to present the very first production test shots of Hell Turtle! The bigger 2″ tall brother of Gorewad Monsters’ Diet Hell Turtle (check him out here), the awesome sculpt is likely to feature amongst the next wave of Universe of Violence figures (although we could beContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Hell Turtle mini figure from Ironmask…”
MAN-E-NEWS// HTF Spiral Zone Series 2 keshi remake from Eric Nilla…
As predicted in our post last week, the HTF Spiral Zone tank set remake from Eric Nilla will be hitting the master caster’s store soon! Originally cast up for a private commission, the Series 2 keshi (rubber mini figure) is easily one of the rarest and most sought after of the Spiral Zone line, soContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// HTF Spiral Zone Series 2 keshi remake from Eric Nilla…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Ewoking Dead’ and ‘David’ resins from Killer Bootlegs…
Unfortunately missing out on the full release whilst we were away, we nevertheless bring you details of Killer Bootlegs‘ latest figures, the Ewoking Dead! Based on the illustration by Jonathan Fallon (of the same name), the figure has been booted from a vintage “Teebo” Ewok figure, coming with an array of gruesome sculpted zombie gutsContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Ewoking Dead’ and ‘David’ resins from Killer Bootlegs…”
MAN-E-NEWS// 7 Seals ‘Death Seal’ reveal from Menace Inc Studios…
Jeff Beck over at Menace Inc Studios has just revealed his contribution to the 7 Seals resin series (find out more here) in all it’s glory, Seal #4: Death… Standing at around 4″ tall with scythe, the beautifully sculpted piece has been cast in resin with an iron coating applied which Jeff then used a specialContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// 7 Seals ‘Death Seal’ reveal from Menace Inc Studios…”
MAN-E-NEWS// ‘Coal Lump Grump’ and ‘Ray Skull’ H.U.S.T.L.E figure from Hungry Imp…
“This year The Grump is feeling a bit out of the holiday spirit. Something about the “Good Will to All Men” bit just isn’t doing it for him. So, he’s decided to do the only thing he knows and ruin it for everyone else! This Christmas, be sure to leave a note for Santa lettingContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// ‘Coal Lump Grump’ and ‘Ray Skull’ H.U.S.T.L.E figure from Hungry Imp…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The FreakyTiki M.U.S.C.L.E custom from 4thWall Design…
Once again spotted over at the Muscle Things forum comes the first ever M.U.S.C.L.E custom from 4thWall Design, the FreakyTiki! Featuring a beautifully clean cartoon sculpting style, the awesome figure is due to be produced in an authentic flesh-tone rubber once a few mould issues have been ironed out. No news as to when orContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The FreakyTiki M.U.S.C.L.E custom from 4thWall Design…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Split Kit GPK Cheap Toy custom from NolanJP…
Muscle Things forum member NolanJP is proud to present his latest custom sculpt, the Split Kit GPK Cheap Toy! Taken from one of our favourite Garbage Pail Kid trading cards (pictured bottom left), the half punk/half police officer has been meticulously sculpted in the original Cheap Toy style, making a perfect addition to the limitedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Split Kit GPK Cheap Toy custom from NolanJP…”
MAN-E-XCLUSIVE// The birth of The Disarticulators!
Whilst the H.U.S.T.L.E Series has and will continue to dominate pretty much every waking minute of our lives for the foreseeable future, there has been another huge project that we’ve been dying to let out of the bag since it’s conception back in July- Well, with 3 all-new separate releases ready to drop in theContinue reading “MAN-E-XCLUSIVE// The birth of The Disarticulators!”
MAN-E-NEWS// HTF Spiral Zone Keshi customs from Eric Nilla…
As a huge fan of the super-rare Spiral Zone keshi line, casting master Eric Nilla jumped at the chance when a fellow LRG member asked him to repo possibly the best figure from Series 2… the awesome tank and micro set! Pictured here in a neon purple and orange (2 colours NOT available in theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// HTF Spiral Zone Keshi customs from Eric Nilla…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The NNWA Top Rope Namakeshi from Nama-Niku…
Posted as a work-in-progress here last month, Tyler over at Nama-Niku has just revealed the very first production shots of the highly anticipated ‘Top Rope’ Namakeshi… The first figure in the ongoing Nama Niku Wrestling Alliance series, the ingenius kit-bashed M.U.S.C.L.E figure features an originally sculpted wrestling ring torso, complete with hand stitched (yes, stitched!)Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The NNWA Top Rope Namakeshi from Nama-Niku…”
MAN-E-XCLUSIVE// H.U.S.T.L.E Artist Series: Rampage Toys and Brutherford Industries first test shot…
Signing off in style before our week away, we bring to you the first production shot of Rampage Toy‘s ‘Battle Ready’ Ugly Cenicorn and Brutherford Industries‘ Hungry Hungry Hordak for the upcoming H.U.S.T.L.E Artist Series! Cast in an authentic M.U.S.C.L.E-tone rubber, the pair will be joined by another 13 designs for the gatcha capsule-style releaseContinue reading “MAN-E-XCLUSIVE// H.U.S.T.L.E Artist Series: Rampage Toys and Brutherford Industries first test shot…”
MAN-E-XCLUSIVE// ‘HEXAPOD’ H.U.S.T.L.E and 7 Seals teasers from Menace Inc Studios…
Swiftly following our reveal of Taylored Curiosities ‘Seedling Warrior’ yesterday, we are very proud to share yet another work in progress figure for the upcoming H.U.S.T.L.E Artist Series… the mighty HEXAPOD from Jeff Beck over at Menace Inc Studios! Kit-bashed from various M.U.S.C.L.E figures, the six-armed beast is due for additional sculpting and customising beforeContinue reading “MAN-E-XCLUSIVE// ‘HEXAPOD’ H.U.S.T.L.E and 7 Seals teasers from Menace Inc Studios…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Gorewad Monsters Set 2 and 3 from Eric Nilla x Ironmask…
After a few minor setbacks, Eric Nilla is proud to reveal that the latest wave of Gorewad Monster micro figures are finally available to purchase! Featuring the incredible sculpting talent of Jimmy “Ironmask“, the latest additions to the ‘Universe of Violence’ offshoot see the inclusion of 6 new figures spread across 2 different sets. CastContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Gorewad Monsters Set 2 and 3 from Eric Nilla x Ironmask…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Christmas Seedling resin micro figures from Taylored Curiosities (plus exclusive H.U.S.T.L.E update!)…
Penny over at Taylored Curiosities kindly shares details of her first festive themed release for 2012, the glittery Christmas Seedlings! Coming cast in both sparkly green and red resin with felt holly leave sprouts, the 1.2″ tall micro figures are accompanied by an originally illustrated Seedling sticker and mini pack of Christmas Tree seeds. All signed,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Christmas Seedling resin micro figures from Taylored Curiosities (plus exclusive H.U.S.T.L.E update!)…”
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