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MAN-E-NEWS// Clutter NYCC exclusives now online…

Continuing our post-NYCC coverage, we’re proud to reveal that Clutter are the latest to get their remaining exclusives up online! Featuring a diverse selection of plush, resin and vinyl releases from both the Clutter NYCC booth and the DTA’s, favourites of ours include Hollow Shells’ purple Yowl, Jeff Lamm’s pink/silver Greasebat Gummi set, the Beast Brothers’ one-off Calaverita, plus of course the Critters, Deka Manzillas (feat Nama Niku) and “Ultimate” sets from our very own Disarticulators! Interested parties are going to need to head over quick to avoid disappointment, as stock doesn’t seem to be hanging around for long!

Here’s a quick rundown of the figures we have up for grabs…

NYCC exclusive Critter- Designed and sculpted by Zectron, these have been cast in a marble orange/purple urethane rubber by Tru:Tek. Limited to just 10, each comes bagged with an exclusive header for just $15 a piece.

NYCC exclusive A.M.P- The western debut of Meadowknight’s new mini figure series, the group of 4 designs have been cast by Tru:Tek in a mix of orange, purple and flesh rubber. Sold blind bag, the little guys have been priced at $15 each.

Deka Manzilla- One of the ONLY times this figure will ever be available publicly, Deka Manzilla was conceived/kit-bashed by Nama Niku, coming cast by Tru:Tek in a variety of solid and marbled neon rubber. Featuring double postcard packaging from none other than Ralph Niese, the figure has been limited to just 12 pieces at $45 each.

NYCC exclusive Ultimate Disarticulator pack- Missed the August sale? Then you’ll be glad to know that ALL 3 of our original lines are back in one huge package! Featuring Kesh-E-Face, Beardfist and the Tiny Terrors set, all have been cast by Tru:Tek in a marble orange/purple rubber for this release. Totalling around $100 worth of rubber, the beautifully packaged set runs at a discounted price of just $75. Limited to 3…

MAN-E-NEWS// The Disarticulators’ Monster Island NYCC exclusive online sale…

Joining the raft of post-con releases this week, we’re very proud to reveal that our very own Disarticulator/Monster Island exclusives will be heading online tomorrow! Featuring super-limited quantities of our new Ooze-Ball figure in both purple and OG green ($25 a piece), the first ever clear/GID Madballs of Death ($55 a piece), plus just 2 of Nama Niku’s elusive Deka Manzilla in purple/green marble ($45 a piece), the trio will be heading to the Man-E-Toys store this Friday, October 18th at 9pm London time…

MAN-E-NEWS// The NYCC Mystical Warriors of the Ring online release…

Releasing at NYCC last week for the very first time in PVC, Fantastic Plastic’s latest Mystical Warriors of the Ring 3 pack will be making a limited appearance online for all those that missed out! Consisting of Widowmaker, Kayin Kungaa and Sheldon Sabre (Wrestling Version), the trio have been produced in China courtesy of the hallowed Onell Design Factory. Available in either ‘flesh’ or ‘candy apple red’, the packs will be touching down in the True Cast Studio store this Friday, October 18th at Noon CST for just $9 each…

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Hawaiian Turbo Zombie” and “Witches Tooth” Sam Heinous from MVH…

With the limited run of blank Sam Heinous’s selling out in a matter of seconds at NYCC over the weekend, Mutant Vinyl Hardcore‘s Rich Montanari Jr has gone all-out for those unfortunate enough to miss them… with the reveal of an all-new painted run! Cast in a hot pink soft vinyl with a “Witches Tooth” wax green chase, the Hawaiian Turbo Zombie edition has been lavished with Rich’s impeccable choice of layered metallic sprays and meticulous hand painted detailing. Priced at just $135 each, these guys will be up for grabs via the usual lottery system before the end of the month. Keep checking the new MVH site here for the full lowdown soon…

MAN-E-NEWS// The Deathlight Chimeron resin kaiju from acolorfulmonster…

“The newest Chimeron warrior has arrived! The others have cleared the way, the Deathlight Chimeron comes to steal your soul…”

Fresh from his NYCC exclusive run at the Monster Island booth last week, acolorfulmoster is proud to present the latest and greatest Chimeron yet… the Deathlight edition! The first painted run of the stunning 6″ tall resin kaiju, Deathlight has been coloured in a breathtaking mix of blacklight reactive pinks, oranges and white, resulting in the 100% untouched effect you see above- truly stunning! Unfortunately, we’re still unsure of pricing or edition size on this beast, but interested parties will be pleased to know that you won’t have to wait long to pick one up, as they’ll be touching down in the acolorfulmonster store at around 12pm EST on Saturday, October 19th…

MAN-E-NEWS// The Splurrt x Rampage Toys Lab Mice protos at NYCC…

Joining a tight display of Cadaver Twins, Kids and Digglers at the Monster Island NYCC booth last week, Splurrt also had another little project up his sleeve… the return of the long since forgotten Lab Mice! Originally intended for resin during their inception last year, the 3″ micros are now due to be heading for sofubi production courtesy of Rampage Toys. Consisting of 1 body type and 3 heads (hybrid, brain and an unrevealed ‘infected’ version), the little guys will hopefully be seeing the light of day in the first half of 2014. Stay tuned for more news as soon as we get it, and in the mean time, be sure to check out our IG feed here to get a closer look at Splurrt’s various NYCC releases…

MAN-E-NEWS// The Mini Merc “Stealth Edition” pre-production AP from UME Toys…

With the Mini Merc proving such a huge success last month, Rich Page over at UME Toys has bowed to the requests of fans with the addition of an all-new “Stealth Edition” colourway! Initially limited to just the 1 production proof you see above, the 3″ tall Deadpool homage now features a sleek black, grey and white colour scheme, complete with the super strong neo-mag articulation that made the first run so cool. Currently up for grabs in the UME store right here, the little guy comes in a signed header bag with collectors card and matching fridge magnet for just £40 plus shipping. Here’s hoping we see more soon!

MAN-E-NEWS// Custom DCon exclusive Bootlegs from DLux…

With Designer Con just a few weeks away now, master sprayer DLux has begun revealing a whole swathe of exclusives for the event! Featuring what can only be considered a mountain of kaiju and sofubi from across the board, including Secret Base’s Tattoo Man, Ghost Cave’s Fright Series, Mysterio’s Anticristo and Metacrypt’s Shub Zeroth, our favourites so far have got to be the incredible Mishka Bootlegs pictured above. 2 out of an edition of 3 figures, all have been painted up in a wild mix of one-off sprays and hand painted detailing, with one coming in an uber cool backlight/GID finish. Word on pricing is still scarce at the moment, but we’re told that these guys will be available from booth #315. Head over to DLux’s IG feed here for a little look at the rest of what will be on offer…

MAN-E-NEWS// The Tenacious Toys NYCC exclusive online sale…

Providing one of the most comprehensive booth displays from the length and breadth of the art toy scene last week, Tenacious Toys are proud to reveal that their remaining NYCC exclusives will be heading online this Friday, October 18th at Noon EST! Featuring a huge selection of full production pieces, indie toys and even jewelry, the staggering line-up includes JC Rivera’s Bearchamp package, VISEone’s Zombie Goo, alto x DMS’ Skelevex, a full range of original sofubi from Rampage Toys, PLUS the last remaining Madballs of Death from our very own Disarticulators… Limited to 10 pieces, and priced at just $50 each, the lucky first purchaser of a ball will receive a one-of-a-kind clear blue version (pictured) for their trouble! Be sure to set your alarms for this one guys, we can’t imagine any of these amazing toys hanging around for long…

MAN-E-NEWS// The TMNT inspired Battle Beast customs from Ersico…

Having acquired a huge selection of vintage Battle Beast mini figures a while back, Ersico has set about working on his latest custom run… this time around inspired by none other than the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! Featuring a whopping 18 different designs in total, each pays a loving tribute to the central characters from the original Playmates toy line, including obvious choices such as Beebop, Rocksteady and of course the Turtles themselves, alongside the more obscure Ace Duck, Mondo Gecko and Usagi Yojimbo. Priced at a super-cheap $18 a piece, the whole cast will be heading to the Ersico store tonight (10/16) at 9.30pm EST…

The “Weekend at the Lake” custom bootleg from Jack’s Attic…

Coming just in time for Halloween, Jack’s Attic are proud to present their first ever custom bootleg, the hilarious “Weekend at the Lake”! A tribute/parody inspired by the iconic Friday the 13th movies, the piece tells the story of a retired Jason Voorhees going back to Crystal Lake to enjoy the serenity he created by dispatching all of those pesky teenagers over the years! Standing at an impressive 6″ tall, the kit-bashed and recast resin figure will be released in an edition of 13 hand painted designs; 4 in blue shirts, 4 in red, 4 in yellow, and 1 chase in a rather dashing pink. Due to touch down in the Jack’s Attic store next Friday, October 25th, each Jason comes bagged and headed for just $40 plus shipping… The first in a long line of intended horror-themed boots from Jack, expect details on the follow-up early next month!

MAN-E-NEWS// The V.e.r.a 1 ‘self aware exploration rover’ from polyopticsLABs…

One of the best things about walking around the Block at NYCC was witnessing the huge selection of amazing figures from artists that we’d never been exposed to before, with one such example (easily the most impressive in our opinion!) coming from Triplikid colleague, polyopticsLABs… the breathtaking V.e.r.a 1 robot! Truly a wonder to behold, the beautifully detailed creation comes with over 30 individually produced and assembled parts, working lights in the eyes and main radar body, a meticulous hand painted weathered colour scheme, PLUS the pièce de résistance… a fully removable head access panel to display the figure’s inner workings! With the initial batch of 8 selling out at NYCC, polyopticsLABs’ Brian Anderson has just revealed that preorders for the figure are now up for grabs through the dedicated store for just $135 plus shipping- an unbelievable price when you actually get to see the work that’s gone into them in person! Painstakingly handcrafted one at a time, purchasers can expect to wait a maximum of 120 days for delivery, a small price to pay for such a awesome creation…

“The V.e.r.a.1 is designed to excel in dynamic scenarios by rapidly adapting to unknown environments. Instinctual behavior blended with artificial intelligence, controlled by our on board systems, translates into a truly interactive operating experience. When initialized and adequately powered, the V.e.r.a.1 will process information in the environment and intelligently respond to stimuli. In that state it will directly experience perceptions, sensations, and thoughts…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Nebulon5’s “Raven Spirit” Seagool micro run…

Ahead of an appearance at DCon in just a couple of weeks time, Nebulon5 proudly presents his latest micro run of Seagools… the Raven Spirit edition! Designed/scupted by Paul Kaiju and produced by Grody Shogun, the 4″ tall soft vinyl figures have been cast in GID this time around, featuring a split purple paint job with black rub from Neb. Limited to just 5 pieces, the Raven Spirit Seagools will be touching down in the Nebulon5 store this coming Saturday, October 19th for an estimated $60 each plus shipping…

MAN-E-NEWS// James Groman x Lulubell Toys’ Rotten Rex preorder…

Another staggering piece that we were lucky enough to feast our eyes upon at NYCC last week, James Groman‘s looong awaited Rotten Rex sofubi is now finally available to preorder exclusively from Lulubell Toys! A true master of his craft, Groman has worked on countless animation, illustration & toy design projects in his lifetime, including MadBalls, Monster Hunter, Sushi Pack and Bela Lugosi’s: Tale from the Grave comics, with his latest comic, Rotten Rex, forming the basis for this truly monstrous release… Standing at a gargantuan 12″ tall, the fully articulated beast has been cast in soft vinyl by Lulubell’s Grody Shogun, with this initial release seeing both unpainted blank grey and flesh colourways. Priced at a very reasonable $125 plus shipping, these will be made to order, so expect to wait around 4-8 weeks for delivery. Fingers crossed for news of the first fully painted edition soon…

MAN-E-NEWS// The Acme Bat CBCC exclusive from Menace Inc Studios x Acme Comics…

Jeff Beck over at Menace Inc Studios has teamed up with Acme Studios for the release of his latest resin figure, the Acme Bat! Created just in time for the upcoming Comic Book City Con (running October 26th-27th), the piece has been inspired directly by Acme’s very own Bat mascot, with digital sculpting duties handed to the more than capable hands of Playful Gorilla’s Alexis Rivera. 3D printed, retooled and recast by Beck, the 4″ tall figures will be available in a total of 3 exclusive colourways for the con; “CBCC Blue” (ltd 5), “Super Hero Red” (ltd 10) and “Black Night” (ltd 10), all of which will be up for grabs exclusively from the Acme booth, each coming packed with a felt cape and custom header for just $25-$30 each… For the completists out there, Jeff will also be selling a super-limited batch of 4 ‘artist proofs’ at his own table at the con! No news on pricing and colourways for these at the moment, so we suggest making his booth a priority to avoid any disappointment…

MAN-E-RECAP// Miscreation Toys’ Autopsy Zombie Staple Babies at the Lulubell Toys NYCC booth…

We’ll be recapping a number of our favourite pieces from last week’s NYCC over the next few days, with the first coming in the form of easily the grossest figures the con had to offer… Miscreation Toys‘ Autopsy Zombie Staple Babies! Making the inevitable transition from heavyweight resin to sofubi courtesy of Grody Shogun, these hideous creations were cast in a mix of one-off swirled colourways for the event, going on sale on Friday at the Lulubell booth for just $90 a piece. We were lucky enough to score one of the little critters ourselves (pictured above), so expect some more thorough turnarounds on our IG feed soon… Unfortunately, we’re still not too sure as to when the standard ‘solid’ colour versions will be available for sale, but with the iron molds now finalised, we’re guessing they’ll be heading to the Lulubell store at some point in the near future. Check out the Miscreation blog here for more details on the project…

MAN-E-NEWS// The COCOON resin figure from Patient No.6…

Hot off the heals of the seminal Psycho-Machine (which is still looking to secure funding right here), Patient No.6 proudly presents his latest resin masterpiece, COCOON! Standing at around 8.5″ of solid, hand produced resin, the beautiful figure features 2 separately cast animal skulls busting out of a bearded deity, complete with a hand painted wooden halo and removable ‘body’ base. Available in a hi-gloss black and white finish for this initial release, the figure has been limited to just 15 pieces with a price tag of $76 shipped… But that’s not all! To celebrate the coming of COCOON, Patient No.6 has also been hard a work on a matching custom run of “I and MGH” (My Giraffe Head). Once again cast in a hi-gloss black resin with wooden halo, the 5.5″ figure has also been limited to 15, coming packed in a custom wooden box for just $36. Interested in grabbing both? Then you’ll be glad to know that the pair can be found on the Patient No.6 store right here for a reduced bundle price of just $86…

MAN-E-NEWS// NYCC photo dump: Days 2, 3 and 4… finally!!!

Failing on the rather ambitious plan of posting the rest of my NYCC photos directly from the con (a mix of internet problems, booth duties and 2 rather nasty hangovers certainly not helping!), I proudly present the rest of the incredible toys I managed to snap during my roamings around the Block and beyond. Expect individual booth/figure reviews plus our regular postings to resume tomorrow… Enjoy!

SPLURRT/Monster Island

Lulubell (Rotten Rex, Alavaka, The Old Ones)

Restore Eternal Cloud proto (Lulubell booth)

myplasticheart

TSAUR

ManOrMonster? Studios

Critical Hit/Healeymade

Skinner x Unbox Industries Lolgolth Gnazgoroth proto (Critical Hit booth)

threeA

Frombie

Full Moon Pictures (Producers of Puppet Moaster, Gingerbread Man and Evil Bong)

Sgt. Slaughter x G.I Joe (Yep, this really happened!!!)

Secret Walls x Kidrobot

MAN-E-NEWS// NYCC photo dump: Day1… (updated)

We’ll be bringing you guys a full written review of the various booths at NYCC early next week, but in the mean time, you’re just going to have to make do with these HUGE daily photo dumps… Enjoy!!!

Monster Island

Clutter

Kaiju Monster

Lulubell Toys/Velocitron

Mishka/Scumbags and Superstars

Critical Hit

Critical Hit (Healeymade)

Onell Design

Onell Design (Real Head/Skull Toys/Uamou)

Toy Tokyo

Tenacious Toys

Triplikid and friends

(As always, please forgive our amateurish iPhone pics! We should have a better camera ready later today.)

MAN-E-NEWS// Shub Zeroth Release.2 [Betatype] for NYCC…

“What if The Moon is not The Moon? What if it isn’t where we think it is? The moon is close…but is it? Are we seeing it, or a reflection of it? A projection. What if our closest neighbor is an infiltrator from afar? Who could know what lurks there? What calls that horrid place home?”

He—from beyond— arrives in his first fully-painted form. Behold.

Release.2 [PROTOTYPE] {LUNAR} | GID vinyl w/ trans. black, red, orange spray ($100)

Figures will be made available at two horrid locations within NYCC-

Brian Ewing booth #120 (in The Block area) [info] and the Lulubell Toys booth #408 [info]

(Info taken directly from Metacrypt, find out more about the figure here)