Following the release of both Hot Pink and Midnight Black editions a few weeks back, Alec over at Muscle Things is proud to reveal the latest incarnation of Mini Sunshine… this time in clear! Customised from the original pyramid shaped Sunshine M.U.S.C.L.E robot, Alec has once again cast the figure in his signature “Black Magic”Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Mini Sunshine “Clear” B.U.F.F mini figure from Muscle Things…”
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MAN-E-NEWS// Custom “Gumball” Battle Beast: Killer Carp from Eric Nilla…
Even with a whole host of other mini figure projects on the go, master caster Eric Nilla has managed to find time to squeeze in the second addition to his on-going custom “Gumball” Battle Beasts series, the Killer Carp! Taking the hard plastic originals of the western Battle Beasts we all know and love, EricContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Custom “Gumball” Battle Beast: Killer Carp from Eric Nilla…”
MAN-E-NEWS// PlasticPlayhouse’s custom Man-E-Faces M.U.S.C.L.E custom…
After spotting PlasticPlayhouse‘s custom of Zectron‘s Critters-inspired mini figure yesterday, we decided to take a closer look at the highly talented artist’s work… and boy are we glad that we did! Heading over to PP’s dedicated Little Rubber Guys thread, there are literally hundreds of different M.U.S.C.L.E, keshi and Cheap Toy customs that the guyContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// PlasticPlayhouse’s custom Man-E-Faces M.U.S.C.L.E custom…”
MAN-E-NEWS// PlasticPlayhouse’s “Critters-inspired” mini figure custom…
We’ve featured Zectron‘s stunning Critters-inspired mini figure extensively here at Man-E-Toys over the past month (and you can bet there’s a whole lot more to come!), so it came with great pleasure yesterday to stumble across the very first custom from PlasticPlayhouse! Created from one of the first batch’s flesh figures, the Crite has beenContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// PlasticPlayhouse’s “Critters-inspired” mini figure custom…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Arichie” H.A.C.K Series 2 mini figure from Ironmask…
Following reveals of both Bear-God and Tornader over the past couple of weeks, Amerikaiju proudly presents the third and final figure that will be making it into H.A.C.K Series 2, Archie the Archaeopteryx from Ironmask! Based on the chicken-like creature considered to be one of the first birds on the planet, the stunning micro comesContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Arichie” H.A.C.K Series 2 mini figure from Ironmask…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The OMFG! Series 2 “Instant Collection” pledge tier…
As if the awesome sculpts of OMFG! Series 2 weren’t enough to persuade you into taking the plunge on the newly created Kickstarter campaign (find out more here), George Gaspar over at October Toys has added a brand new pledge tier for those looking to start their collection off with a bang! With a choiceContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The OMFG! Series 2 “Instant Collection” pledge tier…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Mr T B.U.F.F mini figure from Muscle Things…
Hot off the heels of both Ric Flair and BabyZilla reveals over the past few days, Muscle Things are proud to present yet another addition to the wrestling inspired B.U.F.F series, the one and only Mr T! Joining Holywood and Ric Flair, the latest ageing (ex)wrestler to feature in the line has been kit-bashed andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Mr T B.U.F.F mini figure from Muscle Things…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Sucklord’s S.U.C.K.L.E mini figures revealed…
Spotted during Spanky Stokes‘ SDCC coverage at the DKE Toys booth, The Sucklord has revealed a very special series of M.U.S.C.L.E inspired mini figures, the hilariously titled S.U.C.K.L.E’s! Featuring 5 of The Sucklord’s most popular figures; Gay Empire, Vectar the Intolerable, Another Bitch, Galactic Jerkbag, and of course, Sucklord, the minis have been sculpted by GeorgeContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Sucklord’s S.U.C.K.L.E mini figures revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Eric Nilla’s custom GPK Cheap Toys Series 2 (update)…
We already featured Eric Nilla’s custom Garbage Pail Kids “Cheap Toys” a few weeks back, but with the addition of neon pigments to Mr Nilla’s already extensive colour palette, we couldn’t resist sharing with you the most recent results! Now available in the most sought after (and expensive!) shades of hot pink, red, green andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Eric Nilla’s custom GPK Cheap Toys Series 2 (update)…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Ric Flair B.U.F.F mini figure from Muscle Things…
As promised at the end of last week in our reveal of Babyzilla, we bring you the second new manager to feature in Muscle Things‘ wrestling inspired B.U.F.F series, TNA’s very own Ric Flair! Featuring the same receding mullet and sharp suit as the ageing wrestling star’s current appearance, the M.U.S.C.L.E custom has been kit-bashedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Ric Flair B.U.F.F mini figure from Muscle Things…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Z.O.M.B.I.E.S Series 2 from October Toys…
Joining the surprise announcement of OMFG’s Mega-Multiskull at SDCC last week, October Toys also revealed prototypes of the long-awaited Z.O.M.B.I.E.S Series 2! Once again coming in a set of 5 very different designs from October Toys’ George Gaspar, the M.U.S.C.L.E inspired Zombies even feature a decaying Glyos (bottom left)! A lot more balanced in termsContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Z.O.M.B.I.E.S Series 2 from October Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Amerikaiju’s custom NKE Mutant 6.25 mini figure…
In between working a bevy of new projects including the recently revealed H.A.C.K Series 2 (find out more here), Amerikaiju has managed to fit in a very special personal project… a mini figure re-working of Nike’s NKE.6.0! Aptly titled Mutant 6.25, the stunningly realised 2″ figure has been sculpted using Super Sculpey, featuring the sameContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Amerikaiju’s custom NKE Mutant 6.25 mini figure…”
MAN-E-NEWS// BabyZilla B.U.F.F mini figure from Nama Niku x Muscle Things…
Following in the footsteps of both Meatgrinder and Half-Baked Ham, Nama-Niku‘s Manzilla has received the “chibi” treatment with the reveal of BabyZilla! Created for the on-going wrestling inspired “B.U.F.F” line, BabyZilla has been touted as the series’ first ever manager (with more to follow soon!)… Kit-bashed/sculpt by Tyler of Nama-Niku and hand cast in anContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// BabyZilla B.U.F.F mini figure from Nama Niku x Muscle Things…”
MAN-E-NEWS// H.A.C.K Series 2 “Tornader” from Amerikaiju…
Hot off the heels of our reveal of Zectron’s Bear-God last week, we bring you the second figure to feature in the latest series of H.A.C.K… the mighty Tornader! Sculpted by H.A.C.K creator Amerikaiju, the awesome 2″ mini will also be joined by another “Nature Fights Back” themed figure from Gorewad creator Iron Mask. DueContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// H.A.C.K Series 2 “Tornader” from Amerikaiju…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Zectron’s Critters inspired mini figure: Packaging revealed…
When first revealing Zectron‘s Critters inspired mini figure a couple of weeks back (find out more here), we mentioned that the up and coming toy designer had something special in store for the packaging of the first batch… well after hours of painstaking work (and a massive hole in the bank balance), Zectron proudly revealsContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Zectron’s Critters inspired mini figure: Packaging revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Clear Blue” Rotofugi exclusive OMFG! series 1…
If you’re as gutted as we are about missing the previously revealed SDCC exclusive “Purple” and “Mutant Color” OMFG! figures this week, then you’ll be glad to know that Rotofugi have gone and got a SECOND exclusive colourway, and best of all, they’re available now! Coming cast in a “Breaking Bad” inspired clear blue (aContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Clear Blue” Rotofugi exclusive OMFG! series 1…”
MAN-E-UPDATE// The Manzilla 2 custom M.U.S.C.L.E from Nama-Niku x Eric Nilla…
We previously revealed that Nama-Niku‘s awesome “Manzilla” M.U.S.C.L.E custom would be making a return courtesy of the casting skills of Eric Nilla (find out more here)… well today we bring you pics of the little guys in all their multi-coloured glory- bagged, headed and ready to join your collection now! Cast in a high qualityContinue reading “MAN-E-UPDATE// The Manzilla 2 custom M.U.S.C.L.E from Nama-Niku x Eric Nilla…”
MAN-E-NEWS// October Toys’ SDCC exclusive OMFG Series 1 figures…
Hot off the heals of the recent OMFG! Series 2 Kickstarter launch (find out more here), October Toys have prepared not one, but two new Series 1 editions for next week’s SDCC! Available exclusively from the 3D Retro booth (#4734), the first colourway comes in the form of the “Color Mutators”. Featuring a stunning thermalContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// October Toys’ SDCC exclusive OMFG Series 1 figures…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Eric Nilla’s custom GPK Cheap Toys Series 2…
Anyone whose ever tried buying back their old Garbage Pail Kids “Cheap Toys” would have noticed the extortionate prices the little rubber figures now demand on sites such as eBay (up to $250 in many cases!)… Well for those of us without endless pockets (or who fancy some new colours), Eric Nilla has stepped inContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Eric Nilla’s custom GPK Cheap Toys Series 2…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Bear-God” H.A.C.K Series 2 mini figure from Zectron…
Keeping yesterday’s promise, we bring you details of up and coming toy artist Zectron‘s latest project… his entry for H.A.C.K Series 2, the “Bear-God” mini figure! One part of a trio of sculpts for Amerikaiju‘s latest 3-pack (find out about the first here), the incredible figure features a level of detail that surpasses even the originalContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Bear-God” H.A.C.K Series 2 mini figure from Zectron…”
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