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…”
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MAN-E-NEWS// ManOrMonster’s “Warlords of Wor” first prototype revealed…
Following in the footsteps of Ben Spencer, Steve Seeley, Japanese Monster Bad! and Bigman, Brandon Michael Barker aka ManOrMonster has revealed details of his first MOTU inspired designer toy venture, the Warlords of Wor! Pictured here is the first prototype of what will be the first 5.5″ action figure to feature in the range… Whilst detailsContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// ManOrMonster’s “Warlords of Wor” first prototype revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Eric Nilla’s custom GPK Cheap Toys Series 2 (update)…
We already featured Eric Nilla’s custom Garbage Pail Kids “Cheap Toys” a few weeks back, but with the addition of neon pigments to Mr Nilla’s already extensive colour palette, we couldn’t resist sharing with you the most recent results! Now available in the most sought after (and expensive!) shades of hot pink, red, green andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Eric Nilla’s custom GPK Cheap Toys Series 2 (update)…”
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 custom carded Soundwave GI Joe from Airmax…
Slipping under our radar upon release a couple of months back, we couldn’t resist sharing this amazing project from Airmax after laying eyes on it last week… Taking 2 of the 80’s most iconic cartoons/action figure lines,the 4″ tall GI Joe has been meticulously customised to look like the Transformers’ Soundwave! Replete with accessories, realContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The custom carded Soundwave GI Joe from Airmax…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The AshuraShine custom M.U.S.C.L.E from Brownnoize Productions…
As we continue to delve into the vast world of M.U.S.C.L.E and Kinnikuman in preparation for next month’s ‘Ed Skworm vs. Min-E-Face release (find out more here), we’ve decided to bring to you another awesome custom piece that’s been doing the rounds recently… the AshuraShine from Brownnoize Productions. Taking 2 of the most well knownContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The AshuraShine custom M.U.S.C.L.E from Brownnoize Productions…”
ARTWORK REVEAL// GROTY: new work from Casey Weldon @ Gallery 1988
With Casey Weldon’s Groty drawing to a close this weekend (December 24th), we’ve decided to take a look back at the art that made the show so special. Held at Gallery 1988’s Venice location, the exhibition featured a number of paintings and drawings, with iconic 80′s toys and their attached nostalgia a focal point for Casey’sContinue reading “ARTWORK REVEAL// GROTY: new work from Casey Weldon @ Gallery 1988”
GROTY: new work from Casey Weldon @ Gallery 1988
Opening this Thursday (December 8th) at Gallery 1988’s Venice location, “Groty” is the first solo show from artist/illustrator, Casey Weldon. A regular to Gallery 1988’s group exhibitions, Casey has prepared a collection of paintings for the show, using iconic 80’s toys and their attached nostalgia as a focal point for his work. Casey’s inspiration forContinue reading “GROTY: new work from Casey Weldon @ Gallery 1988”
Garbage Pail Kids @Gallery 1988: Update
Previewed last week here at the Tru:Teknology Files, Gallery 1988 have finally opened their doors for the highly anticipated Garbage Pail Kids exhibition. Featuring interpretations of the brand’s infamous first series, from the likes of Buff Monster and Rhys Cooper (both pictured), the exhibition has now been revealed on-line through the gallery’s web page, withContinue reading “Garbage Pail Kids @Gallery 1988: Update”
Sillof’s Workshop: Re-imagining Your Childhood Since 1999
Whilst writing our recent feature on Peter Goral’s “Killer Bootlegs” and the newly emerging bootleg toy scene, we stumbled upon the amazing works of American modeller, Sillof. Although not a bootlegger in the same vein as Goral or the Sucklord, Sillof’s customs of well known iconic action figures (primarily from Kenner’s vintage Star Wars line)Continue reading “Sillof’s Workshop: Re-imagining Your Childhood Since 1999”
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