MAN-E-NEWS// The OMFG Series 3 Kickstarter campaign…

Wasting no time since the release of OMFG Series 2 just a few months back, George Gaspar over at October Toys proudly presents the third instalment of the hugely popular community driven mini series… Once again using Kickstarter to fund the project, Series 3 features 5 all-new figures chosen by the October Toys forum community,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The OMFG Series 3 Kickstarter campaign…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The ToyCon exclusive B.A.S.T.A.R.D’s from Triclops Studios…

The Triclops boys are proud to announce that their latest batch of B.A.S.T.A.R.D custom bootleg mini figures will be primed and ready to drop exclusively at ToyCon next month! Consisting of a whopping 12 different designs kit-bashed and resculpted from a diverse collection of 80’s and 90’s mini figures, the guys have stated that theseContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The ToyCon exclusive B.A.S.T.A.R.D’s from Triclops Studios…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Puripuriman custom keshi from Imperfecz Toys…

Ok guys, we’re extremely late on this one (2 months to be precise!), but the latest custom keshi from Imperfecz Toys was quite simply too good to ignore… Based on one of the few obscure Kinnikuman/Ultimate Muscle cartoon characters that failed to ever see an official kinkeshi release (We’re guessing this is largely due toContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Puripuriman custom keshi from Imperfecz Toys…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Nuclearman custom bootleg mini figure from Bigmantoys…

Originally previewed here a couple of weeks back, our good friend Lee over at Bigmantoys has just put the finishing touches to his latest custom bootleg release, the rather aptly titled Nuclearman… Influenced by late 90s FPS characters (a certain Duke instantly springs to mind!) and the Kinnikuman tradition of parodying various other movies and comics,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Nuclearman custom bootleg mini figure from Bigmantoys…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The TMNT ‘Krang’ Deadbeet customs from Corey Webb…

Following his amazing TMNT and Shredder custom Crawdad runs (check them out here), October Toys forum regular Corey Webb has put his hand to yet another iconic character from the beloved early 90’s cartoon, as he proudly presents the Krang Beets! Debuting on ToyBreak last week, the beyond-awesome custom minis have been created using OctoberContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The TMNT ‘Krang’ Deadbeet customs from Corey Webb…”

MAN-E-XCLUSIVE// The new Disarticulator Studio Blog…

With a huge selection of mini figures in the pipeline, we thought is was about time we started a dedicated site for our group project, The Disarticulators… Due to feature regular posts direct from the studios of the Amazing Zectron, Lee Burbridge of Bigmantoys and myself, Tru:Tek, the blog will be THE first place to find out any of ourContinue reading “MAN-E-XCLUSIVE// The new Disarticulator Studio Blog…”

MAN-E-XCLUSIVE// The H.U.S.T.L.E x Ironmask H.O.R.D.E mini figure series revealed…

With ToyCon UK looming ever closer, we decided it was about time to start revealing the TON of exclusives we’ll be bringing along… and what better way to start than with our latest H.U.S.T.L.E collaboration? Teaming up with Man-E-Toys regular Ironmask, we introduce the line’s first sub brand, the mighty H.O.R.D.E: Hundreds of Really DangerousContinue reading “MAN-E-XCLUSIVE// The H.U.S.T.L.E x Ironmask H.O.R.D.E mini figure series revealed…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Mutant Dungeon Bastard custom keshi bootleg from Nama Niku…

Previewed here at the beginning of last month, Tyler over at Nama Niku is pleased to reveal that the awesome Mutant Dungeon Bastard custom keshi is finally heading into production! With casting duties handed over to the more than capable hands of Eric Nilla, the first batch have already been cast up (sadly, sans decapitatedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Mutant Dungeon Bastard custom keshi bootleg from Nama Niku…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Black Ice” and “Black Fire” Deadbeets from Skinner x Scott Tolleson…

Scott Tolleson teams up with Skinner for the release of the latest batch of Deadbeet customs, as he proudly presents “Black Ice” and “Black Fire”… Sprayed in Skinner’s signature mix of metallic blue, green and black with contrasting firey red and yellow detailing, the 7” tall Black Ice sofubi has been limited to just 10Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Black Ice” and “Black Fire” Deadbeets from Skinner x Scott Tolleson…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The March ‘Universe of Violence’ release from IroNilla…

Ironmask and Eric Nilla aka IroNilla come with the third monthly instalment of ‘Universe of Violence’, with the mini figure series’ first standard size release, ‘Arn Hellstorm’… Sculpted in Ironmask’s unmistakable chunky style, the awesome M.U.S.C.L.E inspired viking wrestler (original sculpt pictured) is currently be cast up by Eric in a flexible keshi-style rubber. DueContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The March ‘Universe of Violence’ release from IroNilla…”

MAN-E-XCLUSIVE// WIP Martin Hairybottom H.U.S.T.L.E mini figure from UME Toys…

With the H.U.S.T.L.E Artist Series: Wave 1 releases now in full swing, we’ve decided to start sharing some of the entries that’ve been pouring in for Wave 2, the first of which coming from our good friend Richard Page over at UME Toys… Entitled Martin Hairybootom, the micro-sized incarnation of UME’s flagship character has beenContinue reading “MAN-E-XCLUSIVE// WIP Martin Hairybottom H.U.S.T.L.E mini figure from UME Toys…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The NUCLEARMAN (Duke Nukem) custom M.U.S.C.L.E from Bigmantoys…

Like so many of us, our good friend Lee over at Bigmantoys was a huge fan of the original Duke Nukem 3D, but was always a bit disappointed by the severely limited range of merch… I mean, every good 90’s videogame character worth their salt has their own mini figure, right? Well 17 years (andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The NUCLEARMAN (Duke Nukem) custom M.U.S.C.L.E from Bigmantoys…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Mystical Warriors of the Rings’ Kayin Kunga revealed…

As if the recently revealed Ulric Wolfman and Goliath 2-pack wasn’t enough, the guys behind wrestling mini figure line ‘Mystical Warriors of the Ring‘ go and drop yet another awesome design on our laps… presenting the primal Kayin Kunga! Designed by series creator Mark Vasquez, digitally sculpted by Simon Grell, and soon to be produced by Marty ‘TheContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Mystical Warriors of the Rings’ Kayin Kunga revealed…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The custom Dead Beets from D-LUX…

Hot off the heels of the recently posted ‘Dots Dinos‘ sofubis, D-LUX proudly presents his latest custom run, featuring the ever popular Dead Beet from Scott Tolleson x October Toys… Limited to just 5 pieces, 1 of the original full-size sofubi plus 4 ‘Baby’ 1.5″ minis, each has been given the full Monster Kolor workoutContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The custom Dead Beets from D-LUX…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The B.U.F.F mWo ‘Miami Ice’ 2-pack from Muscle Things…

Bridging the gap whilst we rather impatiently wait for the release of the Nitro Balls (get the full lowdown here), Alec over at Muscle Things is proud to present the first ever B.U.F.F 2-pack… the ‘Miami Ice’ Gator and Big Head Suguru! Cast in a beautiful ‘ice’ green using Alec’s crystal clear ‘black magic’ rubber, the customContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The B.U.F.F mWo ‘Miami Ice’ 2-pack from Muscle Things…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Mystical Warriors of the Ring’s ‘Goliath’ revealed…

Joining the previously featured Ulric Wolfman, artist Mark Vasquez has just revealed shots of the latest ‘Mystical Warriors of the Ring’ mini figure, the humungous Goliath… Designed by Vasquez, digitally sculpted by Simon Grell, and soon to be produced by Marty ‘The Godbeast’ Hansen, the M.U.S.C.L.E compatible wrestler stands at little over 2″ tall withContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Mystical Warriors of the Ring’s ‘Goliath’ revealed…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Love Muscle’ H.U.S.T.L.E Artist Series: Wave 1 out today…

Following the sell-out general release of H.U.S.T.L.E last week, our very own Tru:Tek is proud to present the latest ultra-limited H.U.S.T.L.E Artist Series: Wave 1 colourway… the Valentine’s themed “Love Muscle” edition! Featuring a closed selection of the original 10 M.U.S.C.L.E-inspired designs, the various kit-bashes, customs and original figures have been cast in a flexibleContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Love Muscle’ H.U.S.T.L.E Artist Series: Wave 1 out today…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Muscle Things’ B.U.F.F 5-pack trash can out now…

After a slight delay due to the upcoming Nitro Balls release (head over here for the full lowdown), Alec over at Muscle Things is proud to announce that the B.U.F.F 5-pack trash can has finally been restocked in the MT store! Limited to just 2 sets this time around, the shrink wrapped cans feature aContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Muscle Things’ B.U.F.F 5-pack trash can out now…”

MAN-E-NEWS// New Cuddlehard ‘AP’ customs from Turbopistola…

Swiftly following last week’s mega custom figure drop, Turbopistola has just unleashed his latest batch of OMFG madness in-store, with the launch of not 1, but 3 new limited runs! Utilising his very own OMFG Series 2 design, the awesome Cuddlehard, each edition has been hand finished by the artist, coming packed in a customContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// New Cuddlehard ‘AP’ customs from Turbopistola…”

MAN-E-XCLUSIVE// The “Kinkeshi Flesh” Mekamess Dirty Thieving Bootlegger Proofs from Nama Niku x H.U.S.T.L.E…

Hot off the heels of our recent H.U.S.T.L.E debut, we’re proud to bring you details of the first artist proofs up for grabs, the “Kinkeshi Flesh” Mekamess from Nama Niku! Pictured here alongside the standard M.U.S.C.L.E flesh edition, the piece has been cast in the neon-beige of the original Kinnikuman mini figures by H.U.S.T.L.E creatorContinue reading “MAN-E-XCLUSIVE// The “Kinkeshi Flesh” Mekamess Dirty Thieving Bootlegger Proofs from Nama Niku x H.U.S.T.L.E…”