“April showers may mean May flowers, but to us the real joy of April is the chance to stomp and splash in the inevitable mud puddles…that’s where the real fun is!” Swiftly following last month’s “Year of the Dragon” colourway, Chris Ryniak has once again teamed up with Rotofugi for the latest Snybora release, theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Snybora “Mud Puddle” edition from Chris Ryniak x Rotofugi x Squibbles Ink…”
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MAN-E-NEWS// Rampage Toys at Superfestival 59…
Fresh from his recent debut show at Studio Uamou, Jon over at Rampage Toys has been readying yet another ginormous batch of customs for next week’s Superfestival! Featuring the first official painted run of Manotaur (replete with Ugly Unicorn sidekick!), Jon will also be dropping several collaborations, with Ilanena’s “Penguin Metrobayakan”, Chima Group’s “Neon Metallic” Amedasu,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Rampage Toys at Superfestival 59…”
MAN-E-NEWS// JC Rivera’s customs for the Most Wanted: Behind The Hype show…
The ever busy JC Rivera (yes, this is the third post he’s featured in this week!) is proud to reveal his entry for 1AM‘s Most Wanted show, not one, but five amazing customs! Featuring a seven eared 8″ and 3″ Dunny, a horned 7″ and 5″ Munny, and a 3″ Dunny, Rivera’s trademark skull motifContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// JC Rivera’s customs for the Most Wanted: Behind The Hype show…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Smorkin’ Labbit Clear Pink and Blue Editions from Kozik x Kidrobot…
“See the light where the sun don’t shine! Introducing 10-inches of absurdly luminous vinyl, complete with solid matte cigarette and butthole. So radiant and soft, Labbit looks angelic – even when smorkin’.” The Labbit train shows no sign of slowing this year as Frank Kozik and Kidrobot reveal yet another stunning edition, the 10″ Clear Smorkin’ Labbit. ShiningContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Smorkin’ Labbit Clear Pink and Blue Editions from Kozik x Kidrobot…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Krink NYC vs. Monster Kolor Paint Battle at Kidrobot NY…
Next month sees Kidrobot NYC play host to the first ever Krink NYC vs. Monster Kolor Paint Battle! With Auks One and Mr Munk fighting in the Krink corner, Matt Walker’s calling on the talents of Lamour Supreme and the Sucklord to throw down some paint for the MK team. Featuring a plethora of liveContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Krink NYC vs. Monster Kolor Paint Battle at Kidrobot NY…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Heavy Metal Qee closing party (and custom sale at Fugi.me)…
Following our visit to the HMQ (Heavy Metal Qee) custom show earlier in the week (here), we couldn’t resist popping down again on Thursday night to catch up with a few of the show’s featured artists. Whilst we weren’t able to stay for long, one man we did manage to speak to was custom legend,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Heavy Metal Qee closing party (and custom sale at Fugi.me)…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Custom metallic “Ice Scream Man” from Brown Magic Paint Co. x Brutherford Industries…
Bryan over at Brutherford Industries is proud to reveal the first custom “Ice Scream Man” series from the Brown Magic Paint Co. Known for their decadent custom pieces ranging from iPhone cases to vintage luggage, BMP Co have given the highly popular vinyl figure a stunning metallic makeover that stays true to the already brilliantContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Custom metallic “Ice Scream Man” from Brown Magic Paint Co. x Brutherford Industries…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The new “Tokoji Seijen” from Cometdebris…
After almost a 2 year hiatus, the loveable kaiju “Tokoji Seijen” is back in a brand new colourway! Designed by Cometdebris and produced by Gargamel, the stunning figure has been cast in red vinyl with metallic green and gold sprays, a detailed two color shell, and bright yellow eyes. Dropping exclusively on the Cometdebris shopContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The new “Tokoji Seijen” from Cometdebris…”
MAN-E-NEWS// A slew of new projects from Miss Zukie…
We were beginning to worry that Alison Perez aka Miss Zukie was showing signs of slowing down (ok, it’s only been a week since our last Zukie post!), so it came with great pleasure yesterday to find not one, but three new custom projects and a contest announcement in our inbox yesterday! First up weContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// A slew of new projects from Miss Zukie…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Ultrus Bog “Blue Velvet Star Crusher” version from Skinner x Lulubell Japan…
Lulubell Toys (I know, twice in one day!) are proud to reveal the first test shot of their latest collaboration with Skinner, the Ultrus Bog “Blue Velvet Star Crusher” version! The second standard edition of this 10″ beast, the fully articulated “Blue Velvet Star Crusher” has been cast in baby blue vinyl, featuring a psychedelic mix ofContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Ultrus Bog “Blue Velvet Star Crusher” version from Skinner x Lulubell Japan…”
MAN-E-NEWS// RESTORE’s Kingdom Mind ‘painted vinyl version’ at Lulubell Toys…
Lulubell Toys are proud to announce that RESTORE’s latest vinyl figure, the sinister Kingdom Mind, will be hitting their store this week! Originally released as an unpainted resin mini figure, the first full colour edition stands at a mighty 9.5″ tall, has been cast in purple vinyl and comes with gold, red and black paintedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// RESTORE’s Kingdom Mind ‘painted vinyl version’ at Lulubell Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Real Steel’s Midas 1/6th scale figure from threeA…
Hot off the heels of the recent Ambush pre-order, threeA Toys are gearing up for their next installment in the Real Steel collection, the mohawked Midas! Once again shying away from the sleek, flashy robots that take centre stage in the film, threeA have opted for a weathered and exposed design that is more in-syncContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Real Steel’s Midas 1/6th scale figure from threeA…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Heavy Metal Qee Custom Show revealed…
On passing through Covent Garden yesterday we couldn’t resist taking a quick diversion to Forbidden Planet to check out the newly opened HMQ (Heavy Metal Qee) Custom Show, and boy are we glad that we did! With a staggering 30 of the UK’s finest artists on board, each and every custom proved to be aContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Heavy Metal Qee Custom Show revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Atorpa 8″ Dunny from Jason Limon…
The exquisite painting and sculpt style of the revered Jason Limon will finally be adorning a production toy, with the post-apocalyptic Atorpa 8″ Dunny receiving an official announcement yesterday. As with the recently released Supernatural from 64colors, Kidrobot are really stepping up a gear, with Atorpa featuring the beautiful curves, unique sculpt style and meticulousContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Atorpa 8″ Dunny from Jason Limon…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Lovebirds from Kronk x Kidrobot…
Originally given to guests at his wedding last year, South African artist Kronk is proud to reveal that the Lovebirds will soon be available to the general public in 4 alluring new colourways- Teal, Black, Purple and Orange! Packaged individually in an Kronk-designed box, each 4″ tall figure stands on its tail with its feet in theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Lovebirds from Kronk x Kidrobot…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Real Steel ‘Ambush’ 1/6th figure from threeA…
Announced way back at the tail end of last summer, threeA Toys are finally gearing up for the release of Real Steel’s ‘Ambush’ in 1/6th scale. Following the same meticulous attention to detail seen in the recent MGS Rex release, Ambush’s articulation is second to none, featuring countless moving parts including pistons, sliding biceps andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Real Steel ‘Ambush’ 1/6th figure from threeA…”
MAN-E-NEWS// ‘Shooting Blanks’ open run from Grody Shogun…
Facing a staggering amount of requests for collab runs and custom blanks, kaiju king Grody Shogun has finally bowed to the pressure and is now offering blanks of his four signature sculpts (Ojisan, Karakuri, Monster & EM) for a one-time-only discounted price! Dropping exclusively on the Lulubell site as I write this, 7 colours have been madeContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// ‘Shooting Blanks’ open run from Grody Shogun…”
MAN-E-NEWS// New Unchartered Drake colourways from ESC Toy…
Following last month’s reveal of the Gold Artist Proof Unchartered Drake, Erick Scarecrow is proud to reveal another 3 super-limited editions that will be making their way to the ESC Toy store this Friday (April 13th). First up we have ‘Limon’ and ‘Silver’ Drakes; 2 custom painted edition of 15 and 5 that will beContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// New Unchartered Drake colourways from ESC Toy…”
MAN-E-NEWS// New Captain Maxx and Mecha Nekoron protos from Max Toy Company…
It’s been a busy week already for Max Toy collectors with the re-opening of the exclusive membership club on Monday, so it came with great surprise today to find that Mark Nagata has revealed not one but two new protos that should be heading to the Max Toy shop soon! First up comes the muchContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// New Captain Maxx and Mecha Nekoron protos from Max Toy Company…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Royal Guard Skullendario Azteca from The Beast Brothers x Huck Gee…
Hot off the heals of last month’s ‘Ivory Warrior’ Skullendario 8″ custom Dunny series, The Beast Brothers and Huck Gee are back again with their latest instalment, the Royal Guard. Coming in a beautiful golden colour scheme, the Royal Guard has several noticeable differences from it’s forbearer, including the lack a protruding tongue, purple embeddedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Royal Guard Skullendario Azteca from The Beast Brothers x Huck Gee…”
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