MAN-E-NEWS// “Toy Story… the afterlife” custom S.L.U.G Zombies from Plastic Playhouse…

We previously featured the awesome custom work of Plastic Playhouse a few weeks back (check them out here) to a great response from our readers, so today we’ve decided to take a look at another project the highly talented artist has just completed- the Toy Story inspired custom S.L.U.G Zombies! Taking the cowboy and astronautContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// “Toy Story… the afterlife” custom S.L.U.G Zombies from Plastic Playhouse…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Spinning Head Sunshine” custom M.U.S.C.L.E from Brown Noize Productions…

In what has to be one of the biggest announcements in the custom M.U.S.C.L.E community this year, Sanjeev over at Brown Noize Productions has just revealed details of the second in his trilogy of Sunshine inspired figures, the breathtaking Spinning Head Sunshine! Tired of not being able to display his “Spinning Top Sunshine” M.U.S.C.L.E (#195)Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Spinning Head Sunshine” custom M.U.S.C.L.E from Brown Noize Productions…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The EyeScream B.A.S.T.A.R.D from Triclops revealed…

Whilst we previously posted a blurred out image of Triclops‘ latest B.A.S.T.A.R.D mini figure a while back (here), we thought is was about time we revealed the hilarious new addition in all his glory… Pictured here with the rest of Wave 2 (photo courtesy of Nama-Niku), EyeScream has been kit-bashed and re-sculpted from the sameContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The EyeScream B.A.S.T.A.R.D from Triclops revealed…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Nama-Niku and Healeymade Grasshut exclusives…

Judging by recent Instagram posts, it would appear that two Man-E-Toy favourites, both Nama-Niku and Healeymade, are gearing up for some very special exclusives for Bwana Spoons’ Grasshut! Whilst Healeymade has prepared another awesome batch of the recent L’Amour Supreme collab, the two-headed “Dino Bros”, Nama-Niku’s Tyler, along with the casting expertise of Eric Nilla,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Nama-Niku and Healeymade Grasshut exclusives…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Eric Nilla’s Universe of Violence contest…

In celebration of his new blog and shop, plus the release of the Universe of Violence Set A this week, Eric Nilla proudly presents the first in a long line of monthly contests… Up for grabs is a stunning one-off rubber casting of Eric’s featured Eyeklops mini figure, coming in a beautiful two-tone mix ofContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Eric Nilla’s Universe of Violence contest…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Ironmask’s Horsemen inspired mini figure for Universe of Violence Series 2…

With the Universe of Violence‘s Set A of Series 1 going on sale (and quickly selling out!) just yesterday, we were surprised to find that Ironmask has already finished the first figure from the second wave! Easily one of our favourite sculpts from the highly talented artist yet, the stunning 1.5″ tall figure takes inspirationContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Ironmask’s Horsemen inspired mini figure for Universe of Violence Series 2…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The new store from Eric Nilla…

We’ve featured the amazing work of sculptor and caster Eric Nilla numerous times here at Man-E-Toys (check out our various posts here), but with most of his releases being limited to the dedicated mini figure forums, a lot of potential new fans have missed out… Well that ends today, as later on tonight Eric willContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The new store from Eric Nilla…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Mini Sunshine “Clear” B.U.F.F mini figure from Muscle Things…

Following the release of both Hot Pink and Midnight Black editions a few weeks back, Alec over at Muscle Things is proud to reveal the latest incarnation of Mini Sunshine… this time in clear! Customised from the original pyramid shaped Sunshine M.U.S.C.L.E robot, Alec has once again cast the figure in his signature “Black Magic”Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Mini Sunshine “Clear” B.U.F.F mini figure from Muscle Things…”

MAN-E-NEWS// PlasticPlayhouse’s custom Man-E-Faces M.U.S.C.L.E custom…

After spotting PlasticPlayhouse‘s custom of Zectron‘s Critters-inspired mini figure yesterday, we decided to take a closer look at the highly talented artist’s work… and boy are we glad that we did! Heading over to PP’s dedicated Little Rubber Guys thread, there are literally hundreds of different M.U.S.C.L.E, keshi and Cheap Toy customs that the guyContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// PlasticPlayhouse’s custom Man-E-Faces M.U.S.C.L.E custom…”

MAN-E-NEWS// PlasticPlayhouse’s “Critters-inspired” mini figure custom…

We’ve featured Zectron‘s stunning Critters-inspired mini figure extensively here at Man-E-Toys over the past month (and you can bet there’s a whole lot more to come!), so it came with great pleasure yesterday to stumble across the very first custom from PlasticPlayhouse! Created from one of the first batch’s flesh figures, the Crite has beenContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// PlasticPlayhouse’s “Critters-inspired” mini figure custom…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Neo Fighter Toys’ Twist Kid mini figure…

Geoff Maxfield of Neo Fighter Toys is proud to reveal his debut resin mini figure, Twist Kid! Heavily influenced by Kinikuman and Manga, the M.U.S.C.L.E scaled toy has been sculpted by Maxfield and prototyped/produced by resin master Marty “Godbeast” Hansen. Available in a huge selection of flesh, metallic, clear, opaque, GID and colour changing resins,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Neo Fighter Toys’ Twist Kid mini figure…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Arichie” H.A.C.K Series 2 mini figure from Ironmask…

Following reveals of both Bear-God and Tornader over the past couple of weeks, Amerikaiju proudly presents the third and final figure that will be making it into H.A.C.K Series 2, Archie the Archaeopteryx from Ironmask! Based on the chicken-like creature considered to be one of the first birds on the planet, the stunning micro comesContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Arichie” H.A.C.K Series 2 mini figure from Ironmask…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The OMFG! Series 2 “Instant Collection” pledge tier…

As if the awesome sculpts of OMFG! Series 2 weren’t enough to persuade you into taking the plunge on the newly created Kickstarter campaign (find out more here), George Gaspar over at October Toys has added a brand new pledge tier for those looking to start their collection off with a bang! With a choiceContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The OMFG! Series 2 “Instant Collection” pledge tier…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Mr T B.U.F.F mini figure from Muscle Things…

Hot off the heels of both Ric Flair and BabyZilla reveals over the past few days, Muscle Things are proud to present yet another addition to the wrestling inspired B.U.F.F series, the one and only Mr T! Joining Holywood and Ric Flair, the latest ageing (ex)wrestler to feature in the line has been kit-bashed andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Mr T B.U.F.F mini figure from Muscle Things…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Sucklord’s S.U.C.K.L.E mini figures revealed…

Spotted during Spanky Stokes‘ SDCC coverage at the DKE Toys booth, The Sucklord has revealed a very special series of M.U.S.C.L.E inspired mini figures, the hilariously titled S.U.C.K.L.E’s! Featuring 5 of The Sucklord’s most popular figures; Gay Empire, Vectar the Intolerable, Another Bitch, Galactic Jerkbag, and of course, Sucklord, the minis have been sculpted by GeorgeContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Sucklord’s S.U.C.K.L.E mini figures revealed…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Ric Flair B.U.F.F mini figure from Muscle Things…

As promised at the end of last week in our reveal of Babyzilla, we bring you the second new manager to feature in Muscle Things‘ wrestling inspired B.U.F.F series, TNA’s very own Ric Flair! Featuring the same receding mullet and sharp suit as the ageing wrestling star’s current appearance, the M.U.S.C.L.E custom has been kit-bashedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Ric Flair B.U.F.F mini figure from Muscle Things…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Z.O.M.B.I.E.S Series 2 from October Toys…

Joining the surprise announcement of OMFG’s Mega-Multiskull at SDCC last week, October Toys also revealed prototypes of the long-awaited Z.O.M.B.I.E.S Series 2! Once again coming in a set of 5 very different designs from October Toys’ George Gaspar, the M.U.S.C.L.E inspired Zombies even feature a decaying Glyos (bottom left)! A lot more balanced in termsContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Z.O.M.B.I.E.S Series 2 from October Toys…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Amerikaiju’s custom NKE Mutant 6.25 mini figure…

In between working a bevy of new projects including the recently revealed H.A.C.K Series 2 (find out more here), Amerikaiju has managed to fit in a very special personal project… a mini figure re-working of Nike’s NKE.6.0! Aptly titled Mutant 6.25, the stunningly realised 2″ figure has been sculpted using Super Sculpey, featuring the sameContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Amerikaiju’s custom NKE Mutant 6.25 mini figure…”

MAN-E-NEWS// BabyZilla B.U.F.F mini figure from Nama Niku x Muscle Things…

Following in the footsteps of both Meatgrinder and Half-Baked Ham, Nama-Niku‘s Manzilla has received the “chibi” treatment with the reveal of BabyZilla! Created for the on-going wrestling inspired “B.U.F.F” line, BabyZilla has been touted as the series’ first ever manager (with more to follow soon!)… Kit-bashed/sculpt by Tyler of Nama-Niku and hand cast in anContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// BabyZilla B.U.F.F mini figure from Nama Niku x Muscle Things…”

MAN-E-NEWS// H.A.C.K Series 2 “Tornader” from Amerikaiju…

Hot off the heels of our reveal of Zectron’s Bear-God last week, we bring you the second figure to feature in the latest series of H.A.C.K… the mighty Tornader! Sculpted by H.A.C.K creator Amerikaiju, the awesome 2″ mini will also be joined by another “Nature Fights Back” themed figure from Gorewad creator Iron Mask. DueContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// H.A.C.K Series 2 “Tornader” from Amerikaiju…”