With the final submissions for OMFG! series 2 due a couple of weeks back, George Gaspar over at October Toys has finally managed to organise the staggering 461 entries ready for voting. Competition has been fierce this time around, with the dedicated thread holding well over 8 months and 140 pages of ideas, concepts, andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// OMFG! series 2 from October Toys: vote now…”
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MAN-E-NEWS// ‘Work of Art’ winner Kymia Nawabi’s ‘Alana’s Girl’ resin figure…
Winner of Bravo’s ‘Work of Art’ show a couple of months back, artist Kymia Nawabi presents her first resin figure to be produced with fellow contestant, the Sucklord, in the form of the beautiful ‘Alana’s Girl’. Based on a winning painting for the show (Alana’s Story), the hand sculpt 2.5″ figure was cast at the Sucklord’sContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// ‘Work of Art’ winner Kymia Nawabi’s ‘Alana’s Girl’ resin figure…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Dominant Species Part 5: Leather Back custom from Hoakser…
The first of 3 new additions to the Dominant Species series, Leather Back is the latest custom from UK based graffiti artist, Hoakser. Towering above Jack, Why Front, Polkadot and Unknown, Leather Back was originally an Incredible Hulk figure, that with hours of burning, sculpting, spraying, and brushing has become one of Hoakser’s strongest customsContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Dominant Species Part 5: Leather Back custom from Hoakser…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Spring Blossom and Summer Time Zukies from Alison Perez…
Hot off the heals of the recent Zukie Plush drop last week, Miss Zukie aka Alison Perez comes with yet more beautiful creations in the form of the Spring Blossoms and Summer Time! Zukie mini series… First up, Spring Blossoms have been limited to an edition of just 3, available in either pink, light greenContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Spring Blossom and Summer Time Zukies from Alison Perez…”
MAN-E-NEWS// We Become Monsters’ Swamp Ghoul Mickey custom for the Play Imaginative x Disney show…
Christopher Moore aka We Become Monsters has just sent over pics of his submission for the Play Imaginative x Disney Custom “Mickey” Show, entitled Swamp Ghoul Mickey. Flexing his renowned sculpting muscle, WBM has used a mixture of acrylic, resin, and epoxy to create one of the most imaginative entries yet. Painted in the lime green/fleshContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// We Become Monsters’ Swamp Ghoul Mickey custom for the Play Imaginative x Disney show…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Art toy in a cup: The Creature Cups…
“Creeping along the bottom of your cup, the Octopus is up to noooo good. He’ll be a little startled if you catch him, and who knows what he’s doing if you don’t.” Whilst sifting through the stacks of cool designers and products over at Storenvy yesterday, we stumbled upon the perfect drinking untensils for theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Art toy in a cup: The Creature Cups…”
MAN-E-NEWS// ‘Lambert’ custom Kracka from UME Toys…
“Lambert loves his match – don’t try and take it off him or he’ll kick off metal dragon hidden fire style.” Rich over at UME Toys has sent us some pics of his latest custom pieces, the first coming in the form of ‘Lambert’ the clockwork dragon. Painted in an expertly weathered bronze colour scheme,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// ‘Lambert’ custom Kracka from UME Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Artist proof and custom OMFG Crawdad Kids from Daniel Yu…
Featured here on MAN-E-TOYS a few weeks back, we’re proud to reveal that Daniel Yu aka Dory will finally be releasing the artist proof’s of his OMFG contribution, Crawdad Kid: Lobster Soup edition tonight (March 4th) at 9pm EST through his store. Limited to just 200 pieces, each 2″ hot pink Crawdad comes bagged andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Artist proof and custom OMFG Crawdad Kids from Daniel Yu…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Robot 13 mini figure reveal from Motorbot x Blacklist Studios…
Thomas Hall of Blacklist Studios has just sent over the first full shot of Motorbot‘s finished Robot 13 sculpt, leaving us with no doubt that the eventual 6 pack release will become one of the artist’s most sought after releases. Offered as part of the Robot 13 trade book Kickstarter project (featured here) to anyoneContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Robot 13 mini figure reveal from Motorbot x Blacklist Studios…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Year of the Dragon Synbora from Chris Ryniak x Squibbles Ink x Rotofugi…
Chris Ryniak‘s Synbora is making a return in the new ‘Year of the Dragon’ edition, which is set to drop exclusively through Rotofugi tomorrow (March 2nd) at 11am Central time. Cast in black vinyl, with hand sprays of red, gold and matte black from Joe Sommers (Squibbles Ink) and Kirby Kerr (Rotofugi), the 5″ figuresContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Year of the Dragon Synbora from Chris Ryniak x Squibbles Ink x Rotofugi…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The bronze ‘Jack’ sculpture from Luke Chueh x Fully Visual…
March 7th will see the super-limited release of Luke Chueh‘s latest collaboration with Fully Visual, the bronze “Jack” sculpture. Inspired by Chueh’s “Jacked” painting (pictured) and the mythological “Jackalope”, the sculpture successfully blends the artists character design with the classic taxidermic presentation of the Jackalope, stuffed and mounted on a plaque. Limited to an editionContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The bronze ‘Jack’ sculpture from Luke Chueh x Fully Visual…”
MAN-E-FEATURE// OMFG! Series 2 submissions…
With the closing date for OMFG Series 2 submissions looming (entries must be posted in the October Toys forum by February 29th), we’ve decided to give a quick run-down of some of the best entries we’ve seen so far. Competition has been fierce this time around, with the dedicated thread now holding well over 8Continue reading “MAN-E-FEATURE// OMFG! Series 2 submissions…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Motorbot’s ‘Squonk’ resin figure out today (plus Robot 13 update)…
Featured here as a work in progress a few weeks back, Motorbot‘s latest resin creature, the Squonk, is set to drop some time today in the Deadbear Studios store. Limited to an initial batch of around 10, Motorbot has revealed several different shimmering colourways so far, including ‘slime’ green, root beer, ocean water, sparkling creamContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Motorbot’s ‘Squonk’ resin figure out today (plus Robot 13 update)…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Frank Kozik’s Gipper Reagan bust: Rotofugi and Munky King editions out now…
Revealed last week in the 3D Retro gold colourway, Frank Kozik‘s long awaited ‘Gipper Reagan’ bust is now available in another 2 editions- Rotofugi red/black and Munky King copper. Both limited to just 50 pieces, the 18″ tall vinyl figures come with removable ‘Destroy’ plaques and are available exclusively through their respective stores for justContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Frank Kozik’s Gipper Reagan bust: Rotofugi and Munky King editions out now…”
MAN-E-FEATURE// The Glyos creations of Marty “GodBeast” Hansen…
(Wolf various Glyos customs / original Armorvor Wolf prototype, cast by TGB) Being relative newcomers to the Glyos universe, we had only really known of Marty “Godbeast” Hansen from his prototyping/casting work on Ben Spencer’s Galaxxor series- that was until we happened upon his blog this week… Skimming through the hundreds of beautifully sculpt andContinue reading “MAN-E-FEATURE// The Glyos creations of Marty “GodBeast” Hansen…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Gipper Reagan bust ‘3D Retro gold edition’ from Frank Kozik…
Hot off the heals of the recent ‘Kim Jong-Elvis’ reveal last week (pictured below), Frank Kozik‘s ‘Gipper Reagan’ bust has finally seen the light of day in the form of an exclusive 3D Retro gold edition. First previewed at last years SDCC, the 18″ tall gold painted vinyl bust has been limited to an editionContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Gipper Reagan bust ‘3D Retro gold edition’ from Frank Kozik…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Robot 13: COLOSSUS Kickstarter featuring mini-figures from Motorbot x Blacklist Studios…
Co-founder of Blacklist Studios, Thomas Hall, sent us over some rather interesting information regarding the studio’s latest Kickstarter project. Set up to fund a trade book edition of their first comic series, Robot 13:COLOSSUS, Blacklist are preparing a wide variety of extras for anyone interested in investing. As well as GID t-shirts, buttons, one-off sketches,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Robot 13: COLOSSUS Kickstarter featuring mini-figures from Motorbot x Blacklist Studios…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Zukie in a Bottle from Alison Perez…
There seems to be no stopping Zukie creator Alison Perez at the moment, with this past weekend seeing the release of yet another enchanting series, Zukie in a Bottle. Limited to just 20 pieces, each hand sculpted Zukie comes in its own corked glass bottle, replete with hand made box and communication scroll. Coming blindContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Zukie in a Bottle from Alison Perez…”
MAN-E-NEWS// ‘Cutaway Skeleton’ Raffy custom from Gregory Lee…
Spotted over at Tenacious Toys comes the latest jaw-dropping (WIP) custom from Greg Loves Toast, the Cutaway Raffy. Armed with just Dremel, an Xacto Knife, Sandpaper and a whole lot of love, Cutaway Raffy is the second custom Greg’s created in this unique skeletal style (Cutaway Munny pictured below). Guaranteed to win over many collectors heartsContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// ‘Cutaway Skeleton’ Raffy custom from Gregory Lee…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Custom ‘Cerebragon’ Podaigon from Adam Pratt…
Our good friend Adam Pratt has just revealed his latest toy project, the ‘Cerebragon’ custom Podaigon (originally sculpted by Steven Patt of Papagrim under Halfbad Toyz). Standing at 6″ tall, the 12 ounce hunk of resin comes replete with a Jumping Brain infused cranium, extra sculpted detail, and, as always, an expertly finished custom paintContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Custom ‘Cerebragon’ Podaigon from Adam Pratt…”
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