Whilst Cosmo Knight Alpha may be on the bucket list of any self respecting kaiju collector, to keshi nuts it has to be the Mandarake Microkan, so what better way to round off our Japan recap than with a little look at the legendary store… One part of the numerous Mandarake spaces found in NakanoContinue reading “MAN-E-REPORT// Mandarake Microkan store visit…”
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MAN-E-XCLUSIVE// The Disarticulators’ 3D printed “base” ball revealed…
One of the many problems we (The Disarticulators) have encountered since working on both the MoD and Oozeballs over the past 6 months has been the heavy reliance of both magnets and glue- both are very difficult to work with alongside rubber urethane, and with the extensive post-production work needed on both designs, we haveContinue reading “MAN-E-XCLUSIVE// The Disarticulators’ 3D printed “base” ball revealed…”
MAN-E-REPORT// Nerdone Wonderfestival booth recap (and the M.O.T.U.L.O.S sofubi)…
With the hype surrounding the release of the M.O.T.U.L.O.S sofubi reaching fever pitch last week, it came as no surprise to find the Paralyzing Toys Wonderfestival booth swamped upon Nerdone‘s arrival early afternoon. Bringing along a selection of past figures, including a new mini run of Tarman bootlegs plus a new batch of Steregon keshi,Continue reading “MAN-E-REPORT// Nerdone Wonderfestival booth recap (and the M.O.T.U.L.O.S sofubi)…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Atomic Uchuujin “Crystallized Corpuscle” watch buttons revealed…
Promised to you guys at the beginning of last week, we can now finally reveal the companion piece to the Disarticulators‘ latest figure Atomic Uchuujin… the “Crystallized Corpuscle” watch buttons! Closely based on the human blood draining watches found in the banned Ultra7 episode “From A Planet With Love” (the very same that influenced AU’sContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Atomic Uchuujin “Crystallized Corpuscle” watch buttons revealed…”
MAN-E-REPORT// Zoomoth Wonderfestival booth recap…
Any regular readers of the blog will know how much we’re digging the custom keshi scene right now, so it came with great pleasure during Wondefestival to be able to head over to the Zoomoth booth and finally check out their wares in person! Bringing one of their most impressive displays yet, the space wasContinue reading “MAN-E-REPORT// Zoomoth Wonderfestival booth recap…”
MAN-E-XCLUSIVE// The Rampage Studios “Keshi Party” recap…
We’re back!!! After an amazing few days with Rampage Toys‘ Jon Malmstedt over in Japan, we’re finally catching up with the stack of news and reports we plan to share with you guys- and what better way to start than with a recap of the Rampage Studios Keshi Party?! Featuring a ton of mini figureContinue reading “MAN-E-XCLUSIVE// The Rampage Studios “Keshi Party” recap…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Rampage Studios exclusive “Preview Edition” Atomic Uchuujin from The Disarticulators…
Whilst we’ve had to forgo regular posting in preparation for our trip to Japan later in the week, we have time to share one exclusive with you guys… the first production shots of The Disarticulators‘ latest keshi, Atomic Uchuujin! Inspired by banned Ultra 7 character Alien S’Pell (head over to Ultraman Wiki here to find out more), theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Rampage Studios exclusive “Preview Edition” Atomic Uchuujin from The Disarticulators…”
MAN-E-UPDATE// The “One Night Only” Keshi Party at Rampage Studios…
Following our announcement of the “One Night Only” Keshi Party over at Rampage Studios next Friday, we thought we’d share with you guys a few of the figures that’ll be making an appearance! Joining the previously revealed Catfighter keshi, Rampage Toys’ Jon Malmstedt has got to work on a trio of all-new bootlegs for theContinue reading “MAN-E-UPDATE// The “One Night Only” Keshi Party at Rampage Studios…”
MAN-E-XCLUSIVE// The Disarticulators’ Atomic Uchuujin keshi sculpt revealed…
As promised yesterday, we’re extremely happy to reveal The Disarticulators‘ latest keshi sculpt in full… the breathtaking Atomic Uchuujin! Inspired by banned Ultra 7 character Alien S’Pell (head over to Ultraman Wiki here to find out more), the little guy was designed and sculpted by Zectron, coming in at 2.5″ of pure irradiated menace. CurrentlyContinue reading “MAN-E-XCLUSIVE// The Disarticulators’ Atomic Uchuujin keshi sculpt revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Zoomoth’s Castlevania licensed keshi revealed…
We thought the unveiling of Dr Bomb last week would signify the end of Zoomoth‘s astounding Wonderfestival line-up, but the guys have only gone and revealed yet another licensed keshi they’ll have on hand… Castlevania’s Simon Belmont! Taken from his first ever outing on the NES, the vampire slayer has been meticulously realised in keshiContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Zoomoth’s Castlevania licensed keshi revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “One Night Only” Keshi Party at Rampage Studios…
We are very proud to reveal today that our very own Tru:Tek will be heading over to Japan for a special “One Night Only” Keshi Party at Rampage Studios! Taking place ahead of Wonderfestival on Friday, February 7th, the mini show is set to feature a whole heap of rubbery goodness, including all-new Rampage andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “One Night Only” Keshi Party at Rampage Studios…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Wastlanders: Series 4 custom keshi from Super Sandbagger…
JR Deem aka Super Sandbagger has just revealed that the fourth and final series of Wastelander keshi will be touching down in his store at 10pm EST tonight! Split up into two waves (the second of which will be making an appearance in just a couple of weeks time), the first batch consists of twoContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Wastlanders: Series 4 custom keshi from Super Sandbagger…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Zoomoth’s Dr Bomb licensed keshi revealed…
As promised in our coverage of Horsehead a couple of weeks back, we’re proud to reveal the second licensed keshi that Zoomoth will be debuting at Wonderfestival next month… Namco’s Dr Bomb! Featuring as the final boss and main antagonist in obscure arcade and PC Engine title Bravoman, Zoomoth have once again nailed the characterContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Zoomoth’s Dr Bomb licensed keshi revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Disarticulators’ Ooze-Claw sale tonight…
With the highly anticipated Ooze-Claw sale going live on the Man-E-Toys store tonight (1/15) at 9pm London time, we thought we’d give you a quick recap of the three separate releases that’ll be on offer- plus an exclusive look at the remaining custom one-offs that we held back from our post yesterday! Ooze-Claw General Release// CreatedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Disarticulators’ Ooze-Claw sale tonight…”
MAN-E-NEWS// One-off Oozeball and Claw sets releasing tomorrow…
With the Ooze-Claw display stands touching down in the Man-E-Toys store tomorrow (9pm London time), we’re proud to unveil the third and final part of the gargantuan release… a micro run of custom one-off Oozeball & Claw sets! Cast up by our very own Tru:Tek in a number of different colourways, including both two andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// One-off Oozeball and Claw sets releasing tomorrow…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Cosmos Alien Ooze-Ball and Claw set revealed…
With the launch of the Disarticulators‘ Ooze-Claw display stand in just a couple of days time, we’ve decided to unveil one of the many surprises that’ll be accompanying the drop… the “Cosmos Alien” Ooze set! Taking direct inspiration from the original Cosmos Alien (Ooze-It gachapon bootleg) print ad, the Ooze-Ball has been cast in aContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Cosmos Alien Ooze-Ball and Claw set revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Rampage Toys Superfestival 64 leftovers online now…
It’s the Monday after Superfestival, so we all know what that means… a fully stocked Rampage Toys store! Currently being added to as I type this, the list of leftovers so far include a number of customs (including THAT Shark Fighter mash-up!), Goto-san painted Cyclops Dinos and Manotaurs, “squishy” My Little Unicorn micros, Imps andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Rampage Toys Superfestival 64 leftovers online now…”
MAN-E-NEWS// UoV2: Chaos Dimension mini figures from Metal Monkey x Eric Nilla…
To all those that’ve sorely missed the Universe of Violence over the past few months, you’re in luck, as with the help of Justin “MetalMonkey” Gaze, the mini figure line will be returning soon for an all-new second series! Entitled the “Chaos Demension”, the resurrected line is set to feature an ongoing supply of new figuresContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// UoV2: Chaos Dimension mini figures from Metal Monkey x Eric Nilla…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Disarticulators’ Ooze-Claw pre-sale and general release revealed…
With both Superfestival 64 and (In)Action Figure 2 exclusives now finished off and heading to their desired locations, The Disarticulators can now finally announce the full release of the Ooze-Claw! Created as a display stand for both the Ooze-Ball and MoD, the 2-part piece will initially be offered up via e-mail to all who placedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Disarticulators’ Ooze-Claw pre-sale and general release revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Tankhead keshi from Jesse Destasio x Eric Nilla out now…
Teased here a couple of weeks back, Jesse Destasio‘s latest iteration of Tankhead is now available online! Originally debuting in resin way back in 2010, this new version has been created in collaboration with Eric Nilla, coming cast in a flexible keshi style rubber. Available in either solid flesh or random mixed colours, the 2″Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Tankhead keshi from Jesse Destasio x Eric Nilla out now…”
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