MAN-E-NEWS// New resin figures from YEY Works…

Joining their highly popular HLR figure (pictured bottom right),  Chile based toy artists YEY Works kindly share with us details of their latest resin figures, the aptly named CAT-TUS, MILKO and POLSQUID! Once again taking a beautifully minimal approach to their design, the 3 figures have been cast in a mixture of solid tints- just ripe for customising! Whilst YEY wont have a fully working online shop until their move in January, anyone interested in picking up any of the pieces (including the original HLR) will be glad to know that they are available now for just $16, $2 and $10 respectively (HLR $16) by hitting the guys up directly through their Facebook page here… Stay tuned for more from YEY Works soon!

MAN-E-NEWS// The Bootlegs of the Universe…

“If you are a fan of Masters of the Universe, bootleg toys or just plain weird stuff then the “Bootlegs of the Universe” Facebook page is just for YOU!”

In lieu of a HUGE exclusive project reveal coming this Friday, we thought we’d take the chance to introduce you guys to the awesome new community driven Facebook page “BOTU”… the Bootlegs of the Universe! Created by the twisted minds of collectors John Santagada (formerly of DC Direct and Mezco) and Hex Evo (KO-Messiah), the BOTU page serves as a comprehensive, all-encompassing guide to the putrid plastic world of vintage MOTU bootleg action figures as well as the recent surge of neo-vintage 3rd party MOTU projects. Featuring works from the likes of Giant Japanese Monster, Bad!, 5.5 Customs, Galaxxor and Bigmantoys alongside some of the most ugly, toxic, but most importantly interesting knock-offs from as far reaching as Mexico, Yugoslavia and Spain… Stay tuned for our exclusive reveal of BOTU’s first project on Friday- [hint] It’s set to feature 16 of the neo/bootleg scene’s finest!

MAN-E-NEWS// WIP Xenotron sculpt from Galaxxor…

With a slew of projects in the pipeline including the Galaxxor mini figure, Lucha Sharks and The Phalanx, it would be easy to forgive Ben Spencer for putting Galaxxor follow-up Xenotron on the back burner… but judging from the latest work-in-progress shot, that is most certainly not the case! Originally intended as a companion piece to Galaxxor, the design has now become more of an evolution of the brand, “simplifying some facets of the Galaxxor look, while simultaneously pushing the boundaries of other concepts”… mouthwatering stuff! We’ll be keeping a close eye on Xenotron’s progress over the coming months, so be sure to stay tuned for further developments soon… in the meantime, we’ve got Galaxxor minis and the Lucha Sharks just around the corner!

MAN-E-NEWS// Zombie Candy Corn “Orange” from Cash Cannon x Manny X…

Following sell out success at Designer Con recently, Cash Cannon and Manny X have teamed up once again for the second release of Zombie Candy Corns! Sculpted by Cash and produced by Manny, the 2.5″ figures come hand cast in a translucent orange resin, and are available in 3 different flavours; Painted ($35), Un-painted ($30) and blank white DIY ($25). Coming bagged and headed with sticker and small bag of candy corn, the awesome looking figures are available through the Cash Cannon (4theluvoftoyzny) store now… Available in extremely low quantities, be sure to head over quick to avoid any disappointment!

MAN-E-NEWS// The M.U.S.C.L.E Man lamp from Sit&Bolt…

We rarely deviate from the art toy/minifigure formula here at Man-E-Toys, but upon seeing the latest lamp design from upstart lifestyle company Sit&Bolt (kindly shared by @sandwhichempire), we couldn’t resist showing you guys! Created by collaging together a huge selection of M.U.S.C.L.E figures, the piece has then been sprayed in a beautiful dark metallic blue finish… an absolute must for all lovers of little rubber guys! Unfortunately, the M.U.S.C.L.E lamp is currently unavailable to purchase, but with the launch of the Sit&Bolt site not long off, we’re keeping our fingers crossed that this will become one of the first pieces to feature… expect an update soon!

MAN-E-NEWS// “The Return of the Zombie Art Project” by Mikie Graham…

In the wake of last year’s massive series of over 60 customised Playmobil figures (check them out on our old blog here), Mikie Graham is back once again with the return of the Zombie Art Project! Comprising of over 30 zombified Playmobil scenes including a fun assortment of affordable single zombies, some more intricate midsize playsets, plus a GIANT 3ft x 3ft diorama, the figures are set to become part of Graham’s debut show at the prestigious TAG. Opening November 24th at the LA gallery, Graham will be on hand from 7-10pm to talk toys, art and of course zombies! Any remaining pieces will be available through the TAG online store the following weekend. Stay tuned for a full preview over the next couple of days…

MAN-E-NEWS// The Dead Astronaut resin figure from Weird Luke…

“He died in the abysmal reaches of deep space and now returns to destroy the living…”

Following a sell-out appearance at NYCC last month, resin trash maestro Weird Luke managed to hold back one figure for general release… the very last Dead Astronaut! Coming in the swank Chrome (as opposed to Cheapo) colourway, the 100% hand made bootleg-style figure comes bagged with an illustrated header for just $25 plus shipping (here). On top of the Dead Astronaut, Luke has been planning a reversed colour edition of his debut figure, the infamous “Too Much Horror Business”, as well as a new wave of Crazy Spirit Action Figures… expect more news as soon as we get it!

MAN-E-NEWS// The stainless steel Ashurashine from Brown Noize Productions…

Whilst all of the attention has been focussed on the monumental SpinningHeadSunshine x Spinshine release (find out more here), Sanjeev over at Brown Noize Productions has in no way forgotten the OG Ashura custom… as he reveals the six-armed Ashurashine in a jaw-dropping stainless steel edition! Printed by Shapeways in a gold finish, the weighty, solid metal mini figure weighs in with a whopping $80 price tag.  Sanjeev has stated that if he can get enough interest in the piece, he’ll go ahead in producing a small run in the near future using an adapted, deeper detailed sculpt that will be more suited to the viscous material… On the SHS x SS front, all of the first batch of figures have been cast and are being bagged up as we speak- anyone lucky enough to jump on the first wave can expect a Muscle Things PM for solicitation in the very near future!

MAN-E-NEWS// New stock in the Rampage Toys store…

After a slight delay, Jon over at Rampage Toys has finally managed to fully restock the store with a whole host of goodies from the past 3 months of conventions and festivals! Featuring a whole host of exclusive painted and unpainted Ugly Unicorns, various sofubi customs, and Pachi Cake phone straps, our favourite has to be the debut of the “Single Dino Super Secret Lucky Bag”… Coming in a ghetto gatch-gacha style run of orange/blue mixed part Cyclops Dinos, the blind bag series has been limited to just 8 figures with one metallic pink painted chase. Bagged with a new header designed by the ever talented IV, the Secret Lucky Bags are available for a super-lucky price of just $13.13 plus shipping… Be sure to head over to the store quick as many of the items are running seriously low on stock already!

MAN-E-NEWS// WIP teasers from Eric Nilla…

The ever busy Eric Nilla has released teasers of yet another 2 incoming figures… his latest entry into the Universe of Violence mini series, plus what appears to be a rather sweet looking Armorvor Glyos head! Details on both releases remain extremely scarce at the moment, but Eric has promised some better pics and more info over the next few days. In the meantime, we’ve brightened up the images a little here to get a better look… we seriously cannot wait for the full reveal on these! Can’t wait to get your Nilla fix? Then you’ll be glad to know that his store is now fully stocked with the latest MOTU Muscles, GITD Adam Bomb Cheap Toys and Whiskey Sasquatch’s Chibi Poo Shine!

MAN-E-NEWS// The Killer Kaiju Melt and Frankenfett 2.0 from Killer Bootlegs…

“Awakened from the depths of Lake Michigan by a bunch if drunken Packers fans attempting to dye the lake green, the Kaiju immediately laid waste to Chicago reducing it to ashes and rubble!”

Ahead of the release of the Killer Kaiju this weekend (check out our previous post here), Peter Goral over at Killer Bootlegs kindly shares details of a very special edition that will be dropping soon… the Killer Kaiju Melt! Created alongside Concocted Curioddities, the oozing figure has been coated in thick layers of vinyl paint and finished in a variety of Monster Kolor sprays. Due to touch down in the KB store at some point next week, Killer Kaiju Melt will be available in EXTREMELY limited numbers!

Aside from the Killer Kaiju, Peter has also been putting the finishing touches to an all-new revised version of the highly sought after Frankenfett! This time around featuring articulation in both the arms and head (for that classic “Frank” pose!), the Remco Frankenstein/Bobba Fett kitbash is due for a general release at some point over the next couple of weeks. Unfortunately (for us anyway!), the metallic sprayed “Radioactive Uppercut” exclusive pictured sold out within a matter of minutes… here’s hoping for more crazy painted runs soon!

MAN-E-NEWS// The Coral Pink Monster Embryos from Taylored Curiosities…

Penny over at Taylored Curiosities is proud to present the fourth edition of her popular Monster Embryos, this time around in a gorgeous Coral Pink colourway! Cast in resin from an original sculpt, the ever-so-cute 1.2″ tall micro figures each come with black hand painted eyes and individually finished contrasting blue umbilical cords. Limited to just 15 pieces this time around, the little guys will be heading to the Taylored Curiosities store this Sunday at 5pm GMT for just £10 plus shipping… Stay tuned for an exclusive work-in-progress look at Penny’s H.U.S.T.L.E Artist Series entry next week!

MAN-E-NEWS// The Big Kev’s Geek Stuff exclusive Pepper Popcorn from UME Toys…

Previewed here a few weeks back, Richard Page of UME Toys is proud to announce that the first edition Pepper Popcorns are finally up for grabs! Created as an exclusive for Big Kev’s Geek Stuff’s new online webstore, the adorable 8cm tall resin figures have been hand cast and painted by Rich in a stunning blue/white colourway- even featuring a removable popcorn top! Limited to just 5 pieces this time around, the signed and numbered figures each come packed with a certificate of authenticity for just $40 a piece… Interested? Then head over to the store here and bag yours now!

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

The guys over at Triclops Studio have been hard at work with their latest wave of B.A.S.T.A.R.D projects, the first coming in the form of a whole new “Mega” design! Although not officially confirmed, it’s pretty easy for any B.A.S.T.A.R.D fan to work out who’s next to get the super-sized treatment- the snotty nosed, Boglin inspired B… haha, we won’t ruin it, you’ll just have to do your research! We presume production duties will be handed over to Unbox Industries again, so here’s hoping he’ll be making an appearance at their ToyCon booth come April… As always, expect more news as soon as we get it! Joining the new Mega B.A.S.T.A.R.D, Triclops have also been preping their latest mini release, which is set to feature 2 all new figures! The towering B.I.G B.A.S.T.A.R.D and Gober are due to come cast in some form of plastic (although not resin)- sounds interesting! Details are still pretty scarce, so be sure to stay locked on the Triclops blog for further developments soon…

MAN-E-NEWS// The Stompin’ Ground 1/6 scale customs from Daniel Yu…

The 2nd of 3 pieces we’ll be featuring from Singapore based artist Daniel Yu this week, the Stompin’ Ground custom set were created for a recent retrospective show for the local hardcore band of the same name. Breathtakingly realised in 1/6 scale, the fully articulated figures have been sculpted using Epoxy, each featuring an extensive hand cut wardrobe unique to each character. Unfortunately, we have no news as to whether these guys will ever be available to buy, so your best bet is to hit Daniel up through his blog here with any enquiries… Next up, Daniel’s custom Hell Lotus- the Lotus Vale!

MAN-E-NEWS// 7 Seals teasers from Menace Inc Studios…

Following the full release details we posted here last week, Jeff Beck over at Menace Inc Studios has sent over a couple of rather interesting teasers regarding the forthcoming 7 Seals blind box resin project… As mentioned before, the series is set to feature 3 “Golden Seals” that will be randomly packed into the 56 packages, each granting the lucky receiver 1 of 3 special resin castings from our very own Tru:Tek- just wait to see what he has in store! Jeff has gone all out on the design of these, with each seal printed in 18k gold vinyl… Here’s hoping you don’t actually have to give them back to receive the prize! Joining the “Golden Seal”, Jeff has also kindly sent the very first image of the standard seals that will adorn each box. 3D sculpted by Alexis Rivera of Playful Gorilla, the resin seals will be fully removable and can reused as a rather swanky key chain! Stay tuned for the first batch of WIP sculpt shots next week…

MAN-E-NEWS// The NitroBalls from Muscle Things…

Squeezing yet another new toy line into an already hectic casting schedule, Alec over at Muscle Things is proud to announce the arrival of the NitroBalls! Paying homage to the 80’s classic Madballs, and their recent revival as ‘capsule’ water squirters by Giraprendi (pictured right), the 1.5″ balls are due to come in a variety of different styles, and more importantly, will be the first figures to be cast in Alec’s brand new “White Magic Rubber”- a special blend that can be stretched a whopping 700% without tearing! Be sure to keep a close eye on the dedicated Muscle Things thread here for further developments… Alec rarely lets promos slip early, so you can expect these little guys in the store soon!

Alec on the White Magic Rubber blend-

“I have been busy in the mad scientist lab working in the late stages of R & D for something really special. I am pleased to let you know that Team Muscle Things White Magic stretch rubber will be available soon. “but muscle things, is it streeetchy and super strong?” “Yes!” “Can it be stretched 700% it’s original size without tearing?” “Yes!” “Is it coming soon in a brand new product line?” “Yes!”… This new rubber has the craziest and most awesome qualities. You guys are gonna love it…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The H.U.S.T.L.E Artist Series revealed…

After a tremendous response to our “Recruitment Drive” last month, we are proud to reveal details of the very first H.U.S.T.L.E Artist Series! Featuring a varied mix of both new and established artists, we’ve been lucky enough to secure talent from as far afield as kaiju, resin, vinyl, plush (!), plus pieces from some of the mini figure scene’s hottest (and often overlooked) talent… A whopping 15 artists will be featuring in the first series, offering up a variety of original figures, bootlegs and kit-bashes based on the legendary 80’s M.U.S.C.L.E line. In keeping with our previous Min-E-Face/Ed Skworm release, you can also expect a hint of MOTU thrown in there for good measure!

H.U.S.T.L.E Preview Sets// The series will be debuting with exclusive Vs. preview sets from Peter Kato, Rampage Toys and Manny X, each coming with a companion figure from series creator, Tru:Tek. These will be going on sale throughout December/January in the build up to the main release. (more news on the individual drops soon)

H.U.S.T.L.E Artist Series Main Release// The official release is due to feature 12 different designs (plus a super-rare chase from Tru:Tek) that will be offered up ‘blind boxed’ in an authentic gatcha-style capsule with insert. 6 of each design will be cast in a M.U.S.C.L.E style flesh tone rubber, with just 3 thermal colour changing chases (making a total of 75 in the first wave). These will be going on sale in the Man-E-Toys store (plus an as-yet revealed shop/gallery at the end of January (exact date tbc) for just $15 each…

Confirmed Artists// Peter Kato (preview 2pack), Manny X (preview 2pack), Rampage Toys (preview and general release), Nama Niku, Adam Pratt, Josh Marlar, Jeff Beck (Menace Inc), Blurble, Tom Cameron (Blackgard), Hungry Imp, Killer Bootlegs, UME Toys, Taylored Curiosities and Tru:Tek.

We’ll leave you with a few work-in-progress shots from three of the contributing artists; Hungry Imp’s Ray Skull, Brutherford Industries untitled Hordak inspired piece, plus the rather awesome Battle Ready Ugly Cenicorn and Super CupCake Luchador from Rampage Toys! Stay tuned for more exclusive reveals over the coming weeks, and be sure to keep track of our new H.U.S.T.L.E production blog for up to the minute developments…

MAN-E-NEWS// The DCon M.I.S.T.E.R.S Lobokeshi leftovers from Impefecz…

Luke Harris over at I Designs has kindly informed us that the leftover DCon exclusive M.I.S.T.E.R.S Lobokeshi have just hit the Imperfecz store! Originally created for horror blog Cinema Insomnia, and based around it’s host, the glasses wearing, mustachioed Mr Lobo, the series consists of 8 different mini figures have been cast by Luke in an awesome translucent yellow with holographic glitter- almost good enough to eat! Available just as singles this time around (no sets), the DCon Lobokeshi can be yours for just $15 each… Luke has also mentioned that the original flesh coloured singles are now on sale for just $10, we suggest you grab them now before they’re all gone!

MAN-E-NEWS// The HP Lovecraft custom Playmobil from Danial Yu…

The first of 3 custom pieces from Singapore based artist Daniel Yu that we’ll be featuring this week, H.P. Lovecraft is a fitting homage to one of the artist’s most inspirational authors. Once again created from just a lowly Playmobil figure and Epoxy, the beautifully sculpted piece is set off by some wonderful additions- namely the subtle tentacle poking out of Lovecraft’s top pocket, and the amazing companion totem that features symbols from the authors work… truly breathtaking! Unfortunately, this piece was created for Daniel’s private collection, so if you’re looking to have a similar piece created, your best bet is to hit him up through his blog here with any enquiries.