MAN-E-NEWS// “Neon Green” Underling and Wookalar B.U.F.F from Nama-Niku x Muscle Things…

Following the massive restocking we featured here last week, Alec over at Muscle Things has unleashed yet more custom M.U.S.C.L.E goodness into the store in the form of a “Neon Green” Underling and Wookalar B.U.F.F! Masterfully kit-bashed and re-sculpted by Tyler of Nama-Niku, the beastly duo have been cast in Alec’s super-secret “Black Magic” rubber,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// “Neon Green” Underling and Wookalar B.U.F.F from Nama-Niku x Muscle Things…”

MAN-E-NEWS// AnyOldIon’s work-in-progress robot sculpts…

It’s been a while since we’ve featured AnyOldIon (formerly Smash Tokyo Toys), so it came with great pleasure this week to find that the guys are still feverishly working away on completing their awesome-sounding modular robot line. In conjunction with Turbopistola, the guys set about designing a huge selection of different heads, bodies, arms andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// AnyOldIon’s work-in-progress robot sculpts…”

MAN-E-EXCLUSIVE// Dita the Cat from UME Toys x MAN-E-TOYS…

Our second exclusive in two days! Yes, we are proud to reveal a very special project that we will be working on soon alongside Rich of UME Toys, the absolutely adorable Dita the Cat! A loving tribute to the UME clan’s queen kitty, the 4″-5″ piece has been sculpted by Rich (90% complete wip above)Continue reading “MAN-E-EXCLUSIVE// Dita the Cat from UME Toys x MAN-E-TOYS…”

MAN-E-NEWS// New resin figures from Rawk Toys…

Lovers of avant garde resins rejoice… there’s a whole new player on the scene, and they’re set to drain you of all your hard earned cash! Named Rawk Toys, the collective consists of a group of artists including Izok, Skylr and Rotin, who each have their own very distinctive style and approach to making figures-Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// New resin figures from Rawk Toys…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The resin “Bone Heads” from JFury…

Following up the rather awesome JuJu Totems from a couple of months back (find out more here), prolific customiser Justin “JFury” Philips proudly reveals his second resin line… the Bone Heads! Featuring a trifecta of 2″ x 2″ resin skulls based on Justin’s unmistakable clown aesthetic, each has been given a unique finish that echoContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The resin “Bone Heads” from JFury…”

MAN-E-UPDATE// The Teddy R.B.S. IV “open helmet version” from Dust out now…

Fully revealed in all its painted glory at the tail end of last week (find out more here), Dust‘s R.B.S. IV “open helmet version” is finally available to purchase! Standing at 65mm tall, the fully articulated teddys have been painted in the German artist’s signature mix of military greens, each featuring a minute hand painted skullContinue reading “MAN-E-UPDATE// The Teddy R.B.S. IV “open helmet version” from Dust out now…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The BLOBPUS x TAG Alien Argus Blind Bag Edition …

Joining last month’s Gori Gori sofubi (find out more here), Toy Art Gallery have once again teamed up with BLObPUS for another blind-bag custom series, this time around with Mark Nagata’s awesome Alien Argus! Due to come in over 8 different Monster Kolor sprayed varieties, including a few one-offs and editions of 2, the mightyContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The BLOBPUS x TAG Alien Argus Blind Bag Edition …”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Imagination is King” and “Spectra” Elephantos from Turbopistola…

“The Defender of Leisure has returned to wage war on circumstance and responsibility. Your ally, my ally. Who else will defend our right to do as we choose, when all we choose to do is absolutely nothing?” After a brief hiatus, Turbopistola is back once again with another two Elephantos drops, the awesome “Imagination is King”Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Imagination is King” and “Spectra” Elephantos from Turbopistola…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Mini Forest and Ocean Guardians from Mujuworld…

Following the previously posted work-in-progress shots a couple of weeks back, Miss Muju has revealed that the Mini Guardians will finally be making an appearance in the Mujuworld shop at the beginning of next week! Available in either Forest (green) or Ocean (blue) colourways, the 4.5″ tall handpainted, signed and numbered figures have been limited toContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Mini Forest and Ocean Guardians from Mujuworld…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Diazombie charity auction from Bigmantoys…

Remember the special edition “Diazombie” from our Acrozombies post a while back? Well Bigmantoys are proud to reveal that the stunning little guy will finally be up for auction soon! The extra wait on the figure has been for good reason, because unlike the previous Acrozombies, Diazombie now comes complete with a whole playset’s worthContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Diazombie charity auction from Bigmantoys…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The R.B.S. IV “open helmet” version from Dust…

After nearly a month since the initial work-in-progress production shots (find out more here), German artist Dust is proud to present the Teddy R.B.S.IV “open helmet” version in all its painted glory! Standing at 2.75″ and coming with articulated joints, the stunning little figure has been painted in Dust’s signature military greens, featuring meticulous weathering, sprayContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The R.B.S. IV “open helmet” version from Dust…”

MAN-E-UPDATE// The NYCC resin skulls from UME Toys…

Whilst we fully revealed UME Toys‘ NYCC skulls last week (find out more here), we’ve decided to take a another look at a couple of the designs that will be available come October time… First up, the absolutely gorgeous Copper Skull has been meticulously finished in a rich metallic spray, coming with subtle turquoise copper-oxideContinue reading “MAN-E-UPDATE// The NYCC resin skulls from UME Toys…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “UoM Exclusive” custom OMFG! sets from Adam Pratt…

Ahead of the previously posted “Blood Red” Tommy Tanker posted yesterday, the University of M.U.S.C.L.E have another exclusive up their sleeve, the custom painted OMFG! Series 1 figures from Adam Pratt! Following the first set that was sold through auction last month, Adam has painted another two rounds in two very distinct styles; the wonderfullyContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “UoM Exclusive” custom OMFG! sets from Adam Pratt…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Pizza Boss resin figure from Steven Erst x Monstrehero…

Swiftly following the release of Pizza Victims last month, Steven Erst aka Liver Diet has once again teamed up with Monstrehero for the latest batch of pepperoni encrusted figures, the Pizza Boss’! Featuring a head sculpt from Erst and a body created by MonstreCliff, the 7.5″ tall figures have been cast in a variety ofContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Pizza Boss resin figure from Steven Erst x Monstrehero…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The mini “Kings of Atlantis” resin skulls from Argonaut Resins…

As promised in our post on Friday, Eric Nocella of Argonaut Resins has released full details (and pics!) of his latest resin series, the mini Kings of Atlantis skulls… Similar to the original “King” edition that was released and instantly sold out a while back, the new shrunken down versions of the mysterious Demi-God skulls haveContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The mini “Kings of Atlantis” resin skulls from Argonaut Resins…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The University of M.U.S.C.L.E “Tommy Tanker” exclusive from Triclops…

Been wondering where the previously posted “Totally Tropical” B.A.S.T.A.R.D’s have got to? Well the Ballock and Eyescream 2 pack has been put on hold by Triclops for a couple of weeks to make way for yet another awesome B.A.S.T.A.R.D release… the University of M.U.S.C.L.E exclusive Tommy Tanker! Following a recent review of the figure, UoMContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The University of M.U.S.C.L.E “Tommy Tanker” exclusive from Triclops…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The SHS Spinshine 3D proto from Brown Noize Productions…

Following our massive reveal of the Spinning Head Sunshine a couple of week back, Sanjeev over at Brown Noize Productions has revealed the 3D print out for the figure’s first component, entitled Spinshine! Based on the “Spinning Top Sunshine” M.U.S.C.L.E (#195) figure, the design features the same cubed spinning top with all-new head designs; Human, RobotContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The SHS Spinshine 3D proto from Brown Noize Productions…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Pocket Invisiboy “Blue” from Super7…

Fresh from the “Pearlescent Grey” Garuru drop last week, Super7 are gearing up for the release of their most suave and sophisticated release yet, Brian Flynn’s “Blue” Pocket Invisiboy! Decked out in a smoking jacket and cravat, the 3″ tall mini sofubi figure has been cast in white vinyl with blue spray gradation and highlights, completeContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Pocket Invisiboy “Blue” from Super7…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Cactus Man resin figure from Robots & Cereals…

Design duo Robots & Cereals are proud to announce the release of their very first art toy, the Cactus Man! Featuring a wonderfully comical sculpt, the 6″ tall piece has been cast in solid resin, coming complete with a vivid green paint job and meticulously created mini military satchels and straps. The first of many characters toContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Cactus Man resin figure from Robots & Cereals…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Cat Collective: Lily DIY resin figure from Trenton M Studios…

Trenton M Studios kindly share details of their latest line of quirky resin figures, The Cat Collective, with the first release coming in the form of the adorable Lily… Standing at a mini-sized 2″ tall, the “DIY” blank white figure has been hand cast, coming complete with bag and header style packaging. Available for aContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Cat Collective: Lily DIY resin figure from Trenton M Studios…”