MAN-E-NEWS// Frederick the Beetle by Bwana Spoons x Super7…

With Bwana Spoons‘ Steven the Bat receiving his final swan song last month (the Twilight Skies edition, available here), we were left wondering if Super7 would ever be able to fill his shoes- that was until we caught wind of Spoons’ latest creation yesterday… Aptly named Frederick the Beetle, the 4″ tall creature is toContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Frederick the Beetle by Bwana Spoons x Super7…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Franjyu Dodoro ‘Lulubell US Exclusive’ from Amapro Vinyl…

New from Amapro Vinyl comes the US exclusive release of Franjyu Dodoro. Available to pre-order from Lulubell Toys today (March 15th) at 5pm PST, this super-freaky slice of neo-kaiju has been cast in flesh coloured vinyl with pink, purple & black hand sprayed detailing. Coming in a strictly limited edition, the 5″ tall figures haveContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Franjyu Dodoro ‘Lulubell US Exclusive’ from Amapro Vinyl…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Spongebob Squarepants X-Ray DX from Secret Base x Nickelodeon x TAG…

Revealed here a few weeks back, the highly anticipated Nickelodeon x Secret Base collaboration will finally be making its debut in the western hemisphere this week in the form of the Toy Art Gallery exclusive, Spongebob X-Ray DX. Available in the TAG store from tomorrow (March 16th), the 5″ tall soft vinyl figure features aContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Spongebob Squarepants X-Ray DX from Secret Base x Nickelodeon x TAG…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Deluxe Ninja Monkey Wondercon 2012 exclusive from Hyperactive Monkey…

Hyperactive Monkey have recently revealed that they will be attending this year’s Wondercon with the exclusive Deluxe Ninja Monkey in tow. Designed by Jerome Lu of Hyperactive Monkey, sculpted by Squid Kids Ink, and manufactured by Mana Studios, the latest addition to the Ninja Monkey family comes with a heady list of extras including a removable cloth cloak, 2Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Deluxe Ninja Monkey Wondercon 2012 exclusive from Hyperactive Monkey…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Gumdrop minis from 64colors…

The guys over at 64colors have just revealed images of their latest toy line, the Gumdrop tub minis. Originally released as a limited GID edition way back at the beginning of last year, Marshall’s sweet shaped sidekick will finally be available on general release soon. Coming in a confectionary inspired P.O.S tub, Gumdrop appears toContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Gumdrop minis from 64colors…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Greater Tropical Night Gamer from Plasebo x Leecifer…

Bob Conge aka Plaseebo is proud to present his latest “In Cahoots” collaboration with Lee “Leecifer” Gajda, The Greater Tropical Night Gamer. Following in the footsteps of Nervis Wrek, Daniel Goffin, Tod Robertson and JAY222, Leecifer has put his spin on the popular Night Gamer figure, featuring the trademark use of vivid colours and meticulousContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Greater Tropical Night Gamer from Plasebo x Leecifer…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Exclusive “Dr. Morkenstein” Mork colourway from Art Attack Toys x MAD x Pobber Toys…

MAD and Pobber Toys have revealed the latest addition to the Mork family, the Art Attack Toys exclusive ‘Dr Morkenstein’. Featuring a sleek black and white colour scheme with gloss detailing, the vinyl figure comes with the words ‘Danger’ and ‘Beware’ emblazoned on his gloves and make-shift helmet. Limited to just 50 pieces, Dr MorkensteinContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Exclusive “Dr. Morkenstein” Mork colourway from Art Attack Toys x MAD x Pobber Toys…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Ro-Jaws and Ro-Jaws ‘Backhole’ 1/6th figures from 3A Toys x 2000AD…

Revealed here a few weeks back, 3A Toys‘ first collaboration with comic book legends 2000AD will finally be available to pre-order soon. Rolling exclusively onto the Bambaland store on March 22nd, the ‘ol sewer bot’ will be available for $110 (shipping included)- ready to ‘come to your abode and clean the… you know!’. 3AA membersContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Ro-Jaws and Ro-Jaws ‘Backhole’ 1/6th figures from 3A Toys x 2000AD…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Manotaur, Sofubi Dinosaurs, and KFHC Ugly Unicorns from Rampage Toys…

Swiftly following the wonder that was the ‘Sofubi Farm‘ last week, Jon over at Rampage Toys has revealed a number of projects that should hopefully be seeing the light of day soon. Ranging from customs, dinosaurs, and even a new exclusive Ugly Unicorn, we’ve decided to give you a quick run down of a fewContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Manotaur, Sofubi Dinosaurs, and KFHC Ugly Unicorns from Rampage Toys…”

MAN-E-NEWS// ‘Strawberry Caramel Delight’ Foster Wondercon exclusive from Super7…

Marking the first of many of Super7 exclusives for this year’s Wondercon (check them out at booth #369) comes ‘Strawberry Caramel Delight’ Foster. Sculpted by Brian Flynn, the latest edition of the tasty 3″ kaiju treat comes in pink glow vinyl with brown sprays. No news on edition size yet, so be sure to head over toContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// ‘Strawberry Caramel Delight’ Foster Wondercon exclusive from Super7…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Spike Wad ‘Satsuma Edition’ from Jeff Lamm x Unbox Industries…

Since the announcement of the OG Spike Wad at the London Toy Fair last month we’ve been treated to reveal of both Kiwi and Black variants, so it came with great surprise today to find out that the little monster will be coming in yet another form- the Satsuma Edition. Designed by Jeff Lamm (ofContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Spike Wad ‘Satsuma Edition’ from Jeff Lamm x Unbox Industries…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Uncle Argh ‘Noir’ Mini Qee Kickstarter project from Tenacious Toys x Scott Tolleson…

In a novel use of Kickstarter, Tenacious Toys have teamed up with Scott Tolleson and Toy2R for their first project on the site- to help fund an exclusive ‘Noir’ edition of Tolleson’s Uncle Argh! Coming in a grayscale colour scheme, a stark contrast to the OG’s vibrant greens and oranges, Uncle Argh ‘Noir’ will beContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Uncle Argh ‘Noir’ Mini Qee Kickstarter project from Tenacious Toys x Scott Tolleson…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Spider Boom and Evil Ape Artist Series from Toy2R…

Recent revealed over at Tenacious Toys, both Sun-Min Kim’s Spider Boom and MCA’s Evil Ape will be receiving the mini-figure artist series treatment in the coming months courtesy of Toy2R. Featuring a staggering list of participants across the 2 series including Jon Paul Kaiser, Sneaky Racoon, Lunabee, Scott Tolesson, Jim Koch, Abe Lincoln, Sam Fout,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Spider Boom and Evil Ape Artist Series from Toy2R…”

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// Fat Tony ‘Fluorescent Edition’ from Ron English…

Hot off the heals of the recent release (and quick disappearance!) of OG Fat Tony, Ron English has recent revealed the latest colourway to drop, the Fluorescent Edition. Unlike the initial batch’s limit of just 500 pieces worldwide, Fluorescent Tony will be dropping as an open edition at your local art toy emporium sometime soon.Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Fat Tony ‘Fluorescent Edition’ from Ron English…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Feelings’ plush toys from Taylored Curiosites…

Through the wonders of Twitter yesterday, we became acquainted with the enchanting world of Taylored Curiosities, an aromatherapy plush and designer toy company based in Plymouth, UK. Created by Penny Taylor of  Tiny Oyster Designs, Taylored Curiosities have produced several therapeutic plush toys under the ‘Feelings’ banner, with recent additions coming in the form of theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Feelings’ plush toys from Taylored Curiosites…”

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// The Not So Glorious Soaring Hatchet Munk 8″ Dunny from Huck Gee…

Huck Gee has raised the bar once again with the reveal of his latest 8″ Dunny custom, the Not So Glorious Soaring Hatchet Munk. Coming decked out with Gee’s trademark better-than-production quality Japanese garb, bronze-infused stainless steel hatchets, and laser etched box, the custom Dunny has been limited to an edition of 10. Each figureContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Not So Glorious Soaring Hatchet Munk 8″ Dunny from Huck Gee…”

MAN-E-NEWS// ‘Super Fattie’ 6″ Fatcap from Queen Andrea x Kidrobot…

Dropping alongside Frank Kozik’s ‘Bondage’ Labbit this month comes the arrival of Kidrobot‘s latest 6″ Fatcap, the ‘Super Fattie’ from New York based artist, Queen Andrea. It’s been nearly 3 years since we last saw the super-sized Fatcap platform in action (Toofly’s 2009 addition was the last, I think?!), so it was a great surpriseContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// ‘Super Fattie’ 6″ Fatcap from Queen Andrea x Kidrobot…”

MAN-E-NEWS// ‘Bondage’ 10″ Smorkin Labbit from Frank Kozik x Kidrobot…

The first Friday of the month can mean only one thing- Kidrobot release announcements! March sees two awesome toys dropping at your local Kidrobot retailer, the first coming in the form of Frank Kozik’s newly revised 10″ Bondage Smorkin’ Labbit. Sporting a new glossy finish, the Bondage Labbit comes replete with a PVC/metal colar andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// ‘Bondage’ 10″ Smorkin Labbit from Frank Kozik x Kidrobot…”