It’s been just two months since the winning entries for October Toys‘ OMFG! Series 2 were revealed, so it came with much surprise yesterday to find the motley crew already up on Kickstarter! Representing the cream of the crop in mini figures right now, the five designs were whittled down from over 400 entries aroundContinue reading “MAN-E-TOYS// October Toys’ OMFG! Series 2 Kickstarter campaign…”
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MAN-E-NEWS// The “Bad Eggz Bunch” inspired Critters custom from Zectron…
“What happens when you mix a lime green Critter inspired rubber monster with glow-in-the-dark putty goo and a hand sculpted eggshell?!” Hot off the heals of our recent reveal of Zectron‘s debut toy, the “Critters” inspired mini-keshi (find out more here), we bring you a very special one-off custom inspired by one of our favouriteContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Bad Eggz Bunch” inspired Critters custom from Zectron…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The custom Chibi Meatgrinder from Nama-Niku…
As we loom ever closer to the release of our very own NamaNilla exclusive colourways (find out more here), we’ve decided to take a little look at a custom of one of the figures that will be featuring, the Chibi Meatgrinder! Created by the Meatgrinder’s original sculptor, Tyler of Nama-Niku, the rubber keshi-style micro hasContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The custom Chibi Meatgrinder from Nama-Niku…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Manzilla 2” custom bootleg M.U.S.C.L.E from Nama-Niku x Eric Nilla…
Revealed here last week and instantly selling out on the newly opened Muscle Things store on Monday, we thought we’d missed our chance at grabbing Manzilla forever… that was until we caught wind that Eric Nilla would be producing a limited run himself! Originally created by Nama-Niku‘s Tyler, the vintage kaiju miniature/M.U.S.C.L.E mash-up is due to landContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Manzilla 2” custom bootleg M.U.S.C.L.E from Nama-Niku x Eric Nilla…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Universe of Violence” mini figures from Eric Nilla x Ironmask…
Mentioned in our reveal of the Gorewad Monsters earlier in the week, Eric Nilla and Ironmask have been hard at work on another M.U.S.C.L.E inspired series, the Universe of Violence! As with the Gorewad Monsters, the highly detailed mini figures have been cast in a number of different colours using a high quality flexible rubber.Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Universe of Violence” mini figures from Eric Nilla x Ironmask…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Critters” mini figure from Zectron…
First up today we bring you a project we’ve been dying to share since we first laid eyes on it last week… the “Critters” keshi-style mini from up and coming artist Zectron! Ranking as one of the hottest figures we’ve seen all year, the 1.5″ homage to one of our favourite 80’s creature flicks isContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Critters” mini figure from Zectron…”
MAN-E-NEWS// B.U.F.F Max, B.U.F.F Face and the newly opened Muscle Things store…
As revealed here yesterday, Nama-Niku‘s Manzilla and Pteradact-Kill made their debut on the newly opened Muscle Things store, but what we neglected to mention is that they were joined by another 2 highly anticipated figures… B.U.F.F Max and Face! Sculpt and kit-bashed by prolific M.U.S.C.L.E customiser Halfaway from Little Rubber Guys, the figures (as withContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// B.U.F.F Max, B.U.F.F Face and the newly opened Muscle Things store…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Gorewad Monster minis from Ironmask x Eric Nilla…
Master caster Eric Nilla is proud to present the latest line of “Gross Minis”, the Gorewad Monsters! Sculpted by Jimmy “Ironmask” Rommel and molded/cast by Eric himself, the level of detail and character in these guys is truly astounding… check out the open chest and spewing guts on the hammer-head figure! Standing at around 1.5″-2″ tall,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Gorewad Monster minis from Ironmask x Eric Nilla…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Nama-Niku x Muscle Things Manzilla and Pteradact-Kill B.U.F.F release info…
Tyler over at Nama-Niku has revealed that the highly anticipated Manzilla and Pteradact-Kill will finally be available to purchase later today! Kit-bashed by Tyler using a mixture of vintage kaiju minis and M.U.S.C.L.E figures, the monumental custom bootlegs have been meticulously realised by Alec over at Muscle Things using an authentic keshi-style rubber. Part ofContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Nama-Niku x Muscle Things Manzilla and Pteradact-Kill B.U.F.F release info…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Pterodact-Kill B.U.F.F from Nama-Niku x Muscle Things…
As if last week’s mighty Manzilla wasn’t enough (find out more here), Tyler from Nama-Niku steps up once again with yet another stunning kaiju inspired M.U.S.C.L.E custom… the Pterodact-Kill! As with Manzilla, Tyler has meticulously grafted the head wings and feet from a vintage Japanese miniature onto a keshi body. Painstakingly cast and packaged by MuscleContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Pterodact-Kill B.U.F.F from Nama-Niku x Muscle Things…”
MAN-E-FEATURE// The Deka Sneagator Claw from Eric Nilla…
With the release of the MAN-E-TOYS Nilla x Niku exclusives, plus our very own ‘Ed Skworm Vs. Min-E-Face 2 pack looming ever nearer, we’ve decided to take a closer look at another Eric Nilla creation, the Deka Sneagator Claw. Paying homage to the iconic M.U.S.C.L.E figure, Eric has perfectly recreated the claw in an oversized 4″Continue reading “MAN-E-FEATURE// The Deka Sneagator Claw from Eric Nilla…”
MAN-E-NEWS// WIP “Big Hands” mini figure from Amerikaiju…
With the release of debut mini-figures H.A.C.K only last month (find out more here), Amerikaiju has wasted no time in revealing his latest figure, the ingenious Big Hands! Heralded as “the even more elusive cousin of Big Foot”, the clever sculpt puts all of the weight into the front of the character, resulting in hisContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// WIP “Big Hands” mini figure from Amerikaiju…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Flesh Clawshine custom M.U.S.C.L.E from Godbeast…
Marty “The Godbeast” Hansen is proud to reveal the return of the highly sought after Clawshine M.U.S.C.L.E custom, this time in a super-authentic flesh tone! Combining two of M.U.S.C.L.E’s most iconic figures, the Claw and Sunshine robot, the 2″ tall figure comes bagged and headed. No news as to whether this is a rubber orContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Flesh Clawshine custom M.U.S.C.L.E from Godbeast…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Custom painted NillaKeshi Splatterhouse Rick from I.Designs…
In lieu of securing Eric Nilla’s SD Splatterhouse Rick for a MAN-E-TOYS exclusive (find out more here), we’ve decided to take a little look at the awesome custom I.Designs (Imperfecz Toys) created a while back. Fetching a hefty $50 on a recent Litte Rubber Guys auction thread, I.Designs has stayed true to the original videoContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Custom painted NillaKeshi Splatterhouse Rick from I.Designs…”
MAN-E-UPDATE// WIP packaging for the ‘Ed Skworm Vs. Min-E-Face 2 pack…
As I am sure all of our regular readers are aware, we’ve been working on the ‘Ed Skworm Vs. Min-E-Face M.U.S.C.L.E 2 pack for quite some time now, and whilst it’s been a bummer that the release date has slipped further and further, the extra time has given us the chance to go to townContinue reading “MAN-E-UPDATE// WIP packaging for the ‘Ed Skworm Vs. Min-E-Face 2 pack…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Nama Niku x Muscle Things’ “Manzilla” for B.U.F.F…
Freshly revealed yesterday comes the latest figure in the B.U.F.F (Billions of Unusual Fearless Fighters) line, the Nama-Niku x Muscle Things “Manzilla”! Part sculpted, part kit-bashed by Tyler over at Nama-Niku, the rubber urethane cast figure features the head and mane of a vintage Gozilla mini figure meticulously grafted onto a M.U.S.C.L.E, coming complete withContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Nama Niku x Muscle Things’ “Manzilla” for B.U.F.F…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Super Rare M.U.S.C.L.E Can V.2 from Nama-Niku x Muscle Things…
As we prepare for the launch of our exclusive Super Rare M.U.S.C.L.E Can colourway, we bring you the first shots of its latest incarnation, Version 2! Created by Nama-Niku and Muscle Things, the newly revised design features a whole host of new non-poster figures (from our count, there appears to be 8 crammed in thisContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Super Rare M.U.S.C.L.E Can V.2 from Nama-Niku x Muscle Things…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Meatgrinder vs. Half Baked Ham Namakeshi custom bootlegs…
[photos/info- University of M.U.S.C.L.E] As mentioned earlier in the week, we still weren’t sure as to whether Meatgrinder’s sparring buddy, Half Baked Ham, would be making it into our first batch of Nama-Niku x Eric Nilla Namakeshi exclusives… well today we can reveal that our meaty friend has made the cut! To be released alongsideContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Meatgrinder vs. Half Baked Ham Namakeshi custom bootlegs…”
MAN-E-FEATURE// The custom keshi of Adam Pratt…
[click image to enlarge] Our recent journey into the world of custom keshi/M.U.S.C.L.E wouldn’t be complete without a look into the work of one of favourite artists, Adam Pratt. Although not as active in the community these days (aside from coming on board with our upcoming ‘Ed Skworm vs. Min-E-Face project!), Adam’s extensive body ofContinue reading “MAN-E-FEATURE// The custom keshi of Adam Pratt…”
MAN-E-NEWS// (UPDATED) October Toys’ OMFG Series 1 “GID” colourway production shot…
Anyone who had the foresight to pledge for the OMFG “Glow in the Dark” colourway on Kickstarter last month will be glad to know that production is raging full steam ahead for the estimated July shipping date. Above is a production shot of the 5 packaged figures directly from the factory… and we must say,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// (UPDATED) October Toys’ OMFG Series 1 “GID” colourway production shot…”
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