After over a year since it’s initial reveal, the first release of Toxigon from Mutant Vinyl Hardcore is finally upon us! The first 100% brand new, hand sculpted figure from MVH since the DX back in 2011, the incredible figure draws inspiration from classic kaiju right through to cult b-movie horror, looking, in MVH’s words,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Unpainted Glow” Toxigon from Mutant Vinyl Hardcore…”
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MAN-E-NEWS// The “Titanium” Oozy micro-run from Guumon x Blurble…
Blurble has teamed up with none other than Guumon for the first ever painted run of Oozy figures! Designed by Blurble, digitally sculpted by iamscumbag and produced in resin by Dubose Art, the 6″ tall Ooze-It bootleg homage has been treated to Guumon’s signature “Titanium” paint scheme, featuring a mesmerising contrast of Monster Kolor silverContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Titanium” Oozy micro-run from Guumon x Blurble…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Kaikizu resin mini figures from MABATAKI Toys…
Newcomers MABATAKI Toys have just unveiled their debut mini figure release, “Kaikizu” from the Emerian planet! Bearing more than a passing resemblance to the much-loved Cosmos Alien Ooze-It bootlegs, the beautifully sculpted tribute has been hand cast in a hard resin, with an initial 3 colourways on offer, a light pink, a purple and an aqua green. MakingContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Kaikizu resin mini figures from MABATAKI Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// New Ooze-It Alien bootlegs from Secret Base…
Secret Base have just unleashed a whole slew of Ooze-It Alien bootlegs online! Whilst we’re unfortunately a little late to the party with 2 all-new colourways already selling out (a blank GID blue and a clear green w/gold sprays), fans of the classic ooze toy are still in luck, as joining a restock of theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// New Ooze-It Alien bootlegs from Secret Base…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Reverse Power Nibblers and Chompysaurs from The Tarantulas…
Coming just in time for today’s May the 4th celebrations, The Tarantulas have just revealed that a limited batch of Reverse Power Nibblers will be going on sale at the Fish Tank Castle tonight at 11pm UK time! Originally debuting at ToyCon UK a few weeks back, the Star Wars “Power Droid” inspired colorway featuresContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Reverse Power Nibblers and Chompysaurs from The Tarantulas…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Nerd City at C2E2…
Nerd City is set to celebrate the true spirit of indie toys and art this weekend at C2E2 (April 25–27th in Chicago), with their booth (#750) in The Block playing host to a huge collection of special guest artists, including The Godbeast, ManOrMonster? Studios, Alexis Ziritt, Ben Spencer, True Cast Studio, Fantastic Plastic Toys, Battle Babies, The Mark Ultra, Toyfinity,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Nerd City at C2E2…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The jumbo sized Cosmos Aliens from Medicom Toy…
Revealed during our Wonderfestival coverage back in February, it came with great pleasure this week to find out that the first round of jumbo sized Cosmos Aliens are finally up for grabs! Standing at around 8″ each, both figures from the original mini gacha line-up feature, with Alien A (Octopus/Ooze-It bootleg) coming in a red vinyl withContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The jumbo sized Cosmos Aliens from Medicom Toy…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Grizzle” Head-Man resin action figure from Joe Whiteford…
Toy customiser Joe Whiteford is proud to present the first figure in his ongoing Head-Man series, the abominable Grizzle! A crazy infusion of Weirdballs, He-Man and cult horror, the gruesome beast has been kit-bashed and re-sculpted from a number of vintage action figures, coming cast in resin and finished in the artist’s unmistakeable mix ofContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Grizzle” Head-Man resin action figure from Joe Whiteford…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The MoM? x Galaxxor x Monsterforge GALAXXNAR revealed…
Brandon Barker over at ManOrMonster? Studios has just revealed a toy mash-up of epic proportions, proudly presenting the mighty GALAXXNAR! Combining the worlds of Ben Spencer’s Galaxxor and WoW, the stunning Bog-nar remake was kit-bashed and re-sculpted by none other than Monsterforge, coming cast by MoM? with the now standard neo-mag articulated joints. Pictured hereContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The MoM? x Galaxxor x Monsterforge GALAXXNAR revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Triclops’ Good Friday B.A.S.T.A.R.D Sale…
Yet more from the guys over at Triclops Studio today, as the duo proudly present their Good Friday B.A.S.T.A.R.D Sale! Featuring a whole slew of new figures that were previously unveiled at ToyCon UK last weekend, the huge line-up includes Hulkin “Green” and “Grey” Boss Nibbler sets, the debut of full sized B.A.S.T.A.R.D “Junk Trunk”,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Triclops’ Good Friday B.A.S.T.A.R.D Sale…”
MAN-E-REPORT// Toy Shack shop visit…
We’ll FINALLY be returning to our regular news posts tomorrow (thanks for your patience over the last few days guys!), but first we bring you a mini report on the hottest new toy joint in the UK… Walthamstow’s Toy Shack! Brainchild of Triclops Studio‘s Luc and Rob Clops, the incredible space recently opened it’s doors at theContinue reading “MAN-E-REPORT// Toy Shack shop visit…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Rotten Tomato Ball from Triclops Studio x The Disarticulators…
With just one day until the big event, the Disarticulators have teamed up with the fine chaps over at Triclops Studio to present their final ToyCon UK exclusive, the Rotten Tomato Ball! Designed by Triclops, sculpted by Zectron and produced in a urethane rubber by Tru:Tek, the 3″ round figure has been inspired by Dr Gangreen’s killerContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Rotten Tomato Ball from Triclops Studio x The Disarticulators…”
MAN-E-XCLUSIVE// Collect and Display’s ToyCon UK exclusive Gold/Black Oozeball sets…
Alongside the numerous releases at the Rampage x Disarticulator ToyCon UK booth this weekend, we’re very proud to announce an exclusive that won’t be available at the table… the Collect & Display Oozeball sets! Teaming up with the online retailer for the very first time, the Disarticulators have created a limited batch of just 6 balls withContinue reading “MAN-E-XCLUSIVE// Collect and Display’s ToyCon UK exclusive Gold/Black Oozeball sets…”
MAN-E-XCLUSIVE// The Tru:Tek x Rampage Toys “Pachi Gacha Machine” at ToyCon UK…
Marking day 3 of our exclusive Tru:Tek/Disarticulator reveals for ToyCon UK this weekend, we’re proud to present a very special collaboration with Rampage Toys… the Pachi Gacha Machine! Featuring a vintage Cosmos inspired vendor/display unit realised by Tru:Tek, the little red box will be filled to the brim with custom Rampage keshi, with 2 very different seriesContinue reading “MAN-E-XCLUSIVE// The Tru:Tek x Rampage Toys “Pachi Gacha Machine” at ToyCon UK…”
MAN-E-XCLUSIVE// The ToyCon UK exclusive MoDs and Oozeball sets from The Disarticulators…
As promised in our reveal of Atomic Uchuujin yesterday, we’re proud to announce another another 2 Disarticulator exclusives will be bringing to ToyCon this Saturday, April 12th… the TCon colour MoDs and Oozeball/claw sets! One of the last opportunities to snag both Zectron designed balls (just a batch of one-offs and a retailer exclusive to follow!),Continue reading “MAN-E-XCLUSIVE// The ToyCon UK exclusive MoDs and Oozeball sets from The Disarticulators…”
MAN-E-UPDATE// Kalaka Toys’ The Teenage Riot Figures…
Originally featured here a couple of weeks back, it would appear that Matias over at Kalaka Toys has been working on a whole army of new Teenage Riot Figures for a fully fledged release soon! Loving tributes to both 80′s/90′s toy culture and neo-kaiju, the crazy looking custom figures have been fashioned from 14″ KO TMNTs and bootleg Madballs,Continue reading “MAN-E-UPDATE// Kalaka Toys’ The Teenage Riot Figures…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Ooze Corpse mini figure from Gnosis x MonsterIsland…
Originally teased here last month, Grizlli Atom aka Gnosis’ awesome Ooze Corpse mini figure will finally be making it’s debut next week! Looking like a long lost ancient Ooze-It artefact, the pocket sized figure has been produced by none other than MonsterIsland, coming cast in a semi translucent green resin with vintage-style metal hook articulation. Due to be makingContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Ooze Corpse mini figure from Gnosis x MonsterIsland…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Star Case’s Scum Hunter 2 sofubi revealed…
Debuting back in January, Star Case have just revealed that Scum Hunter is set to return in an all-new blue colourway! Inspired by Star Wars’ Boba Fett, the latest addition to the Space Convoy features the same air-dried, pachi-styled sculpting that we’ve all come to know and love, coming complete with removable mask, both droid andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Star Case’s Scum Hunter 2 sofubi revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The FAKE BARON sofubi from Awesome Toy…
We’ve been closely following the progress of Awesome Toy‘s debut sofubi FAKE BARON for a few months now, so it came with great pleasure today to find that the figure is finally up for grabs! Heavily inspired by a collection of Pachi (bootleg) Red Baron menko cards from the 70′s, the stunning vintage styled figure standsContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The FAKE BARON sofubi from Awesome Toy…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Mandarake exclusive Hawaiian Ver. Cosmos Aliens from Medicom Toy…
Mandarake have teamed up with Medicom Toy for yet another huge exclusive this month, the “Hawaiian Version” Cosmos Aliens! Featuring both A and B type designs from the original 80’s Ooze-It inspired gachapon series, the pair have been cast in a super-soft fleshy pink vinyl this time around, with vintage-style red, blue, yellow and blackContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Mandarake exclusive Hawaiian Ver. Cosmos Aliens from Medicom Toy…”
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