“As he pierces her with brutal force.” Inspired by the melodramatic cover art of romance novels and based on his original silkscreen artwork, Dutch artist Parra has joined forces with Kidrobot to produce “Pierced”, a 10″ tall vinyl sculpture that has no front or back, telling a different story from every angle! Using his signature post-Pop imagery and highly saturated coloursContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// “Pierced” vinyl figure from Parra x Kidrobot…”
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MAN-E-NEWS// Wooden Bender vinyl figure from Kidrobot…
“Obsoletely fabulous.” “Futurama’s Wooden Bender 6-inch vinyl figure is here and officially downgraded! Complete with removable red woodpecker and “technology-free” stumpy head and body, Wooden Bender is 6 inches tall and designed with the Kidrobot aesthetic twist, making this primitive vinyl ‘bot feisty and termite-free.” -Kidrobot press Kidrobot return to cult IP Futurama with their latestContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Wooden Bender vinyl figure from Kidrobot…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The DIY Zukie from Alison Perez…
After a year in the making Alison Perez‘ DIY Zukie is finally upon us, and boy was it worth the wait! As one of the selected members of the press to receive the first batch, we’re glad to reveal that the quality is quite simply stunning. Standing at around 4″ tall, the blank figure fitsContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The DIY Zukie from Alison Perez…”
MAN-E-NEWS// (UPDATED) Triclops’ B.A.S.T.A.R.D’s wave 2 at Kapow!..
With test-pulls of both PeeNut and B.A.S.T.A.R.D.S virgin PeeNut Hunter revealed last week (find out more here), Triclops have gone all out in creating a whole army of the little critters ready for this weekend’s Kapow! Comic Con (Islington Design Centre, LDN). Featuring the previously mentioned PeeNut and PeeNut Hunter, Triclops have also ressurected Tommy Tanker, MusclitoContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// (UPDATED) Triclops’ B.A.S.T.A.R.D’s wave 2 at Kapow!..”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Rainbow Takeout series from Shawnimals…
“So deliciously cute, it should be illegal!” Shawnimals are proud to present the latest Pocket Pork Dumpling incarnation, the plush Rainbow Takeout series! Coming packed in an authentic looking Chinese takeout box, $18 will get you 3 of these delectable, individually hand made little chaps. Featuring a staggering selection of solid colours, patterned designs andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Rainbow Takeout series from Shawnimals…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Witch Covent from Healeymade x Lamour Supreme…
Anyone following David Healey‘s Instagram feed recently would have noticed a certain reoccurring Disney baddie, well today we can reveal to you that the evil witch is part of Healeymade‘s latest collaboration with Lamour Supreme, the Witch Coven! Limited to just 35 beautifully hand cast figures, the bootlegs come in a wide variety of clear,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Witch Covent from Healeymade x Lamour Supreme…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Super Rare M.U.S.C.L.E. Can from Nama-Niku and Eric Nilla…
[Photos from the University of M.U.S.C.L.E] As mentioned in our feature yesterday (read more here), we will be delving into the world of both M.U.S.C.L.E and Kinnikuman a lot more as we ready our ‘Ed Skworm vs. Min-E-Face release, with no better place to start than Nama-Niku and Eric Nilla’s awesome Super Rare M.U.S.C.L.E Can.Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Super Rare M.U.S.C.L.E. Can from Nama-Niku and Eric Nilla…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The custom Mini-Berties from Adam Pratt…
Anyone who regularly follows our good friend Adam Pratt on Instagram would have seen some of the amazing custom Mini-Berties that he’s been feverishly working away on. Well, after gathering a heap load of attention for the first (instantly sold-out) wave, Adam has teamed up with Tenacious Toys to bring his avid fans another batch!Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The custom Mini-Berties from Adam Pratt…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Restless Soul” Wyger custom from JC Rivera…
The ultra talented JC Rivera graces us with yet another awesome custom, the “Restless Soul” Wyger. Staying true to the Sam Flores design, Rivera has kept the iconic hands and face intact, whilst adding wings, hoofed feet and a beautiful horned skull mask in a way only he knows how. Painted in the muted bone-equeContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Restless Soul” Wyger custom from JC Rivera…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Richard UME’s Jason for the “Kings of Resin” blindbox series…
With the release of Tenacious Toys and Dead Hand Toys‘ “Kings of Resin” series set for tomorrow (Friday,May 18th), we’ve decided to take a little look at one of our favourite contributions, Jason the cheeky ghost from Rich UME! Standing at around 3″ tall with hat, the beautifully minimal sculpt was based on a popularContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Richard UME’s Jason for the “Kings of Resin” blindbox series…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Trimentional Viewer teasers from Cris Rose…
“Keep an eye on your robot with your personal Trimentional Viewer” Anyone following the newly opened Cris Rose Instagram account will have noticed several interesting photos from his latest project, the Trimensional Viewers! Little is known about the project yet, but as you can garner from the above shots, the release is set to featureContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Trimentional Viewer teasers from Cris Rose…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Mini 10-Doh! Series One from Squid Kids Ink…
Originally previewed back at last month’s Wondercon, Squid Kids Ink are proud to officially announce their first blind-boxed series, Mini 10-Doh! Scaling the much loved 10-Doh! NES styled cartridge down to a dinky 3.5″, the first series is set to feature designs by Andrew Wilson, Doktor A, Jerome Lu, Jesse Hernandez, Kozik, Kwestone, Luke Chueh,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Mini 10-Doh! Series One from Squid Kids Ink…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Gusto “Black Pants Gang” from Blurble…
“One of the most notorious gangs in the history of Resin!” Hot off the heels of Gusto’s long awaited debut in resin (read more here), Blurble is putting the finishing touches to wave 2! Entitled the “Black Pants Gang” (for obvious reasons!), the 4 man group come hand sprayed and brushed in either pink, lightContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Gusto “Black Pants Gang” from Blurble…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Cream-Filled Foster-O from Super7…
“What is black and white and black all over? A penguin in a tuxedo? A Stormtrooper on checkerboard dance floor? Why its everybody’s favorite living cookie, Foster! Foster is back for a snack all dressed up like his favorite cream-filled, crunchy cookie sandwich!” After a slight pause in their usually busy release schedule, Super7 areContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Cream-Filled Foster-O from Super7…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Midnight Marauder and Norse Eatin’ Dragon customs from Jon Paul Kaiser…
The ever busy Jon Paul Kaiser has been hard at work on another two stunning custom pieces, the Cap’n Sturnbrau Midnight Marauder and Norse Eatin’ Dragon! The first custom we’ve seen Jon’s Sturnbrau “Pieces of Eight” variant, the piece abandons the use of bold lines and stark contrasts in favour of a more subtle approach,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Midnight Marauder and Norse Eatin’ Dragon customs from Jon Paul Kaiser…”
MAN-E-FEATURE// Nama-Niku and Eric Nilla’s custom M.U.S.C.L.E figures…
Since embarking on the ‘Ed Skworm vs. Min-E-Face project a few months back (find out more here), we’ve slowly started to realise how big and diverse the custom M.U.S.C.L.E/Kinnikuman community is, with sites such as the University of M.U.S.C.L.E, Little Rubber Guys and Nama-Niku covering a huge selection of highly talented sculptors, producers and paintersContinue reading “MAN-E-FEATURE// Nama-Niku and Eric Nilla’s custom M.U.S.C.L.E figures…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Amanda Visell’s Primaries: Round 2…
Hot off the heals of their recent debut, Amanda Visell‘s “Primaries” are already set for wave 2! In the moulding stage at present, the latest additions will also be coming in a set of 5; an owl, girl, ram, cat and snake. If the initial release is anything to go by, the hand cast resinContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Amanda Visell’s Primaries: Round 2…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Toy Lords of Chinatown Episode 3 bootleg figure from the Sucklord…
Revealed a couple of weeks back (here), the Super Sucklord is gearing up for the screening of his latest “Toy Lords of Chinatown” episode this Friday (May 18th) at The Producers Club, and to celebrate he’ll be releasing his latest bootleg creation- the shirt wearing, straw hatted Sucktrooper! No news on edition size or pricing,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Toy Lords of Chinatown Episode 3 bootleg figure from the Sucklord…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Audrey Slips With Butterknife 1:1 and the WWRp Ceasars from 3A Toys…
Fresh from the huge success that was ReVenture, 3A Toys are proud to present their latest blind-boxed series, Audrey Slips With Butterknife! Sculpted by Ashley Wood, the strange-yet-beautiful line features a severed women’s foot, replete with a wide variety of different shoe variants. Priced at $110 each, these will be dropping in the Bambaland storeContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Audrey Slips With Butterknife 1:1 and the WWRp Ceasars from 3A Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Goldies resin series from Peter Kato…
Following the sell-out success of the recent Hulk inspired “Smash” Turtle Tetsujin, resin wizard Peter Kato continues his bi-weekly assault on the art toy scene with his latest series, the Goldies! Cast in an intense mix of golden yellow clear resin & a drop of clear amber-ish gold tint, the 3 beautiful figures included are Kawako,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Goldies resin series from Peter Kato…”
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