When first revealing Zectron‘s Critters inspired mini figure a couple of weeks back (find out more here), we mentioned that the up and coming toy designer had something special in store for the packaging of the first batch… well after hours of painstaking work (and a massive hole in the bank balance), Zectron proudly revealsContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Zectron’s Critters inspired mini figure: Packaging revealed…”
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MAN-E-NEWS// The “Clear Blue” Rotofugi exclusive OMFG! series 1…
If you’re as gutted as we are about missing the previously revealed SDCC exclusive “Purple” and “Mutant Color” OMFG! figures this week, then you’ll be glad to know that Rotofugi have gone and got a SECOND exclusive colourway, and best of all, they’re available now! Coming cast in a “Breaking Bad” inspired clear blue (aContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Clear Blue” Rotofugi exclusive OMFG! series 1…”
MAN-E-UPDATE// The Manzilla 2 custom M.U.S.C.L.E from Nama-Niku x Eric Nilla…
We previously revealed that Nama-Niku‘s awesome “Manzilla” M.U.S.C.L.E custom would be making a return courtesy of the casting skills of Eric Nilla (find out more here)… well today we bring you pics of the little guys in all their multi-coloured glory- bagged, headed and ready to join your collection now! Cast in a high qualityContinue reading “MAN-E-UPDATE// The Manzilla 2 custom M.U.S.C.L.E from Nama-Niku x Eric Nilla…”
MAN-E-NEWS// October Toys’ SDCC exclusive OMFG Series 1 figures…
Hot off the heals of the recent OMFG! Series 2 Kickstarter launch (find out more here), October Toys have prepared not one, but two new Series 1 editions for next week’s SDCC! Available exclusively from the 3D Retro booth (#4734), the first colourway comes in the form of the “Color Mutators”. Featuring a stunning thermalContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// October Toys’ SDCC exclusive OMFG Series 1 figures…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Eric Nilla’s custom GPK Cheap Toys Series 2…
Anyone whose ever tried buying back their old Garbage Pail Kids “Cheap Toys” would have noticed the extortionate prices the little rubber figures now demand on sites such as eBay (up to $250 in many cases!)… Well for those of us without endless pockets (or who fancy some new colours), Eric Nilla has stepped inContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Eric Nilla’s custom GPK Cheap Toys Series 2…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Bear-God” H.A.C.K Series 2 mini figure from Zectron…
Keeping yesterday’s promise, we bring you details of up and coming toy artist Zectron‘s latest project… his entry for H.A.C.K Series 2, the “Bear-God” mini figure! One part of a trio of sculpts for Amerikaiju‘s latest 3-pack (find out about the first here), the incredible figure features a level of detail that surpasses even the originalContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Bear-God” H.A.C.K Series 2 mini figure from Zectron…”
MAN-E-TOYS// October Toys’ OMFG! Series 2 Kickstarter campaign…
It’s been just two months since the winning entries for October Toys‘ OMFG! Series 2 were revealed, so it came with much surprise yesterday to find the motley crew already up on Kickstarter! Representing the cream of the crop in mini figures right now, the five designs were whittled down from over 400 entries aroundContinue reading “MAN-E-TOYS// October Toys’ OMFG! Series 2 Kickstarter campaign…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Bad Eggz Bunch” inspired Critters custom from Zectron…
“What happens when you mix a lime green Critter inspired rubber monster with glow-in-the-dark putty goo and a hand sculpted eggshell?!” Hot off the heals of our recent reveal of Zectron‘s debut toy, the “Critters” inspired mini-keshi (find out more here), we bring you a very special one-off custom inspired by one of our favouriteContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Bad Eggz Bunch” inspired Critters custom from Zectron…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Peter Kato x Giant Robot SDCC exclusives…
Whilst busy working on a plethora of future productions, our good friend Peter Kato has still managed to squeeze in a whole load of exclusives for next week’s SDCC! Teaming up with Japanese toy shop Giant Robot, Peter has created a limited series of Turtle Tetsujins with the GR logo embedded in the chest. CastContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Peter Kato x Giant Robot SDCC exclusives…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The custom Chibi Meatgrinder from Nama-Niku…
As we loom ever closer to the release of our very own NamaNilla exclusive colourways (find out more here), we’ve decided to take a little look at a custom of one of the figures that will be featuring, the Chibi Meatgrinder! Created by the Meatgrinder’s original sculptor, Tyler of Nama-Niku, the rubber keshi-style micro hasContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The custom Chibi Meatgrinder from Nama-Niku…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Manzilla 2” custom bootleg M.U.S.C.L.E from Nama-Niku x Eric Nilla…
Revealed here last week and instantly selling out on the newly opened Muscle Things store on Monday, we thought we’d missed our chance at grabbing Manzilla forever… that was until we caught wind that Eric Nilla would be producing a limited run himself! Originally created by Nama-Niku‘s Tyler, the vintage kaiju miniature/M.U.S.C.L.E mash-up is due to landContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Manzilla 2” custom bootleg M.U.S.C.L.E from Nama-Niku x Eric Nilla…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Kinnikuman “London Olympics” Robin Mask sofubi…
Very rarely do we feature Kinnikuman here on MAN-E-TOYS, but after clocking this guy on the Nama-Niku blog we couldn’t resist sharing! Based on iconic Kinnikuman character Robin Mask, the 8″ tall sofubi has been created for Five Star Toy‘s Flag Design Series… and in keeping with the upcoming 2012 London Olympics, has been castContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Kinnikuman “London Olympics” Robin Mask sofubi…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Universe of Violence” mini figures from Eric Nilla x Ironmask…
Mentioned in our reveal of the Gorewad Monsters earlier in the week, Eric Nilla and Ironmask have been hard at work on another M.U.S.C.L.E inspired series, the Universe of Violence! As with the Gorewad Monsters, the highly detailed mini figures have been cast in a number of different colours using a high quality flexible rubber.Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Universe of Violence” mini figures from Eric Nilla x Ironmask…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Critters” mini figure from Zectron…
First up today we bring you a project we’ve been dying to share since we first laid eyes on it last week… the “Critters” keshi-style mini from up and coming artist Zectron! Ranking as one of the hottest figures we’ve seen all year, the 1.5″ homage to one of our favourite 80’s creature flicks isContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Critters” mini figure from Zectron…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The NKOTB “Claude Rains” SDCC Edition from Healeymade…
NY based resin wizard David Healey aka Healeymade has just revealed the latest colourway of M.U.S.C.L.E x M.A.S.K mash-up NKOTB, the “Claude Rains” edition! Due to become the third Healeymade exclusive heading to SDCC next month (check the other 2 here and here), the stunning clear cast mini figure has been aptly named after theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The NKOTB “Claude Rains” SDCC Edition from Healeymade…”
MAN-E-NEWS// B.U.F.F Max, B.U.F.F Face and the newly opened Muscle Things store…
As revealed here yesterday, Nama-Niku‘s Manzilla and Pteradact-Kill made their debut on the newly opened Muscle Things store, but what we neglected to mention is that they were joined by another 2 highly anticipated figures… B.U.F.F Max and Face! Sculpt and kit-bashed by prolific M.U.S.C.L.E customiser Halfaway from Little Rubber Guys, the figures (as withContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// B.U.F.F Max, B.U.F.F Face and the newly opened Muscle Things store…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Gorewad Monster minis from Ironmask x Eric Nilla…
Master caster Eric Nilla is proud to present the latest line of “Gross Minis”, the Gorewad Monsters! Sculpted by Jimmy “Ironmask” Rommel and molded/cast by Eric himself, the level of detail and character in these guys is truly astounding… check out the open chest and spewing guts on the hammer-head figure! Standing at around 1.5″-2″ tall,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Gorewad Monster minis from Ironmask x Eric Nilla…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Nama-Niku x Muscle Things Manzilla and Pteradact-Kill B.U.F.F release info…
Tyler over at Nama-Niku has revealed that the highly anticipated Manzilla and Pteradact-Kill will finally be available to purchase later today! Kit-bashed by Tyler using a mixture of vintage kaiju minis and M.U.S.C.L.E figures, the monumental custom bootlegs have been meticulously realised by Alec over at Muscle Things using an authentic keshi-style rubber. Part ofContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Nama-Niku x Muscle Things Manzilla and Pteradact-Kill B.U.F.F release info…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Pterodact-Kill B.U.F.F from Nama-Niku x Muscle Things…
As if last week’s mighty Manzilla wasn’t enough (find out more here), Tyler from Nama-Niku steps up once again with yet another stunning kaiju inspired M.U.S.C.L.E custom… the Pterodact-Kill! As with Manzilla, Tyler has meticulously grafted the head wings and feet from a vintage Japanese miniature onto a keshi body. Painstakingly cast and packaged by MuscleContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Pterodact-Kill B.U.F.F from Nama-Niku x Muscle Things…”
MAN-E-FEATURE// The Deka Sneagator Claw from Eric Nilla…
With the release of the MAN-E-TOYS Nilla x Niku exclusives, plus our very own ‘Ed Skworm Vs. Min-E-Face 2 pack looming ever nearer, we’ve decided to take a closer look at another Eric Nilla creation, the Deka Sneagator Claw. Paying homage to the iconic M.U.S.C.L.E figure, Eric has perfectly recreated the claw in an oversized 4″Continue reading “MAN-E-FEATURE// The Deka Sneagator Claw from Eric Nilla…”
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