Following the WIP sculpt we unofficially leaked a couple of weeks back (check it out here, we’re not posting it again!), the guys over at Triclops have finally revealed how the incredible figure will be released… as they proudly present the ‘Venice B.A.S.T.A.R.D Beach’ Twin Pack! Sculpted by the supremely talented Ralph Niese based onContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Venice B.A.S.T.A.R.D Beach Twin Pack from Triclops x The Tarantulas x Ralph Niese…”
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MAN-E-NEWS// The HOLO APE custom bootlegs from Goodleg Toys…
Fresh from the release of Warzilla last week, the fine chaps over at Goodleg Toys proudly present the comeback of one of their most requested figures… the HOLO APES! Originally making an appearance at Toys Are Us a couple of months back, the vintage Planet of the Apes/WWF figure mash-ups have been cast using aContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The HOLO APE custom bootlegs from Goodleg Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// New keshi customs from Small Angry Monster…
Concentrating on bigger scale pieces since his move to Argonaut Resins a while back, it was great to see that Adam Pratt aka Small Angry Monster has been getting back to his roots with his latest batch of customs this past week… a whole slew of M.U.S.C.L.E/Kinkeshi figures! Featuring the subtle, seamless mini kit-bashing thatContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// New keshi customs from Small Angry Monster…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Mini Monster’ custom bootlegs from Monster Island…
Paying a loving tribute to Diener’s hugely popular 80’s minis, Monster Island has recast some of the best figures from their Monster line for his latest custom bootleg series! Originally only limited to a selection of primary colours (check them out below), the 4 creatures have been given a lease of new life, coming handContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Mini Monster’ custom bootlegs from Monster Island…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Señor Cybernetico and the Custom Bootleg Lucky Bags from The Mark Ultra…
Mike Kirchoff over at The Mark Ultra comes with not 1 but 2 new collaborations this week, as he proudly presents Señor Cybernetico and the Custom Bootleg Lucky Bags! Created alongside Fistful Fumetti’s Alexis Ziritt, Cybernetico has been kit-bashed from a vintage lucha idol figure and Marvel’s Kang the Conqueror, coming hand cast in resin with displayContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Señor Cybernetico and the Custom Bootleg Lucky Bags from The Mark Ultra…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The June Custom Glyos Sale from NiStuff…
Wasting no time since his last figure drop just over a week ago, NiStuff over at 481 Universe is proud to present his latest round of Glyos customs! Featuring a whole host of standard Glyos parts, TGB’s Armorvor, Outlander test shot parts, custom resins and even one-off sculpts, the stunning pieces have been painted in a mixture of contrastingContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The June Custom Glyos Sale from NiStuff…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Kruzzilla’ micro paint run from Topheroy…
Fresh from the release of the ‘Original HP Versions‘ over the weekend, the Ministry of Kongz has teamed up with Topheroy for the first ever Kruzzilla painted micro run! Using the recently retooled, full articulated edition of MoK’s highly popular winged beast, Toph has opted for his signature palette of blue and purple, giving theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Kruzzilla’ micro paint run from Topheroy…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Rampage x Konatsu show at Rampage Studios…
Following our our look at the Rampaging Steregons last week, Jon Malmstedt over at Rampage Studios reveals details of the latest, and easily most anticipated event at the Tokyo based gallery/shop space… the coming of Konatsu! Creator of Max Toy’s iconic Negora cat, the high profile illustrator will be teaming up with Jon for aContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Rampage x Konatsu show at Rampage Studios…”
MAN-E-NEWS// UME Toys’ Darth Maul Bonehead resin for the Cardiff Tattoo and Toy Con…
With the UK’s next big toy event, the Cardiff Tattoo and Toy Con looming ever closer, Rich Page is proud to unveil the latest exclusive to be making an appearance at the UME Toys booth… the Darth Maul inspired Bonehead custom! Originally debuting at NYCC last year, the solid, hand cast figure has been givenContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// UME Toys’ Darth Maul Bonehead resin for the Cardiff Tattoo and Toy Con…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Mintyfresh exclusive ‘Oi! Cthulhu’ resin figure from Daniel Yu x Mighty Jaxx…
Europe’s premier designer toy outlet Minty Fresh come with their latest exclusive release from Mighty Jaxx, Daniel Yu‘s ‘Oi! Cthulhu’… Heavily influenced by H. P. Lovecraft and infused with a touch of punk subculture, this juxtaposition of mythical creature and present-day stands at 6″ (inches) tall, comes with magnetic interchangeable hands and mini devil wings! PackedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Mintyfresh exclusive ‘Oi! Cthulhu’ resin figure from Daniel Yu x Mighty Jaxx…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The custom Boba Fett x Ewok mash-up from Jimmy Foo…
Originally teased way back in November of last year, resin artist Jimmy Foo is proud to present his latest custom masterpiece, the “Is that you Bob?” custom Boba Fett x Ewok mash-up! Created as a limited run for a select few of Foo’s collectors, the toy has been kit-bashed from vintage Kenner Boba Fett andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The custom Boba Fett x Ewok mash-up from Jimmy Foo…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The JP4000 custom bootleg from 2bitHACK…
It’s been a while since we’ve seen a new figure release from 2bitHACK, so it came with great pleasure this morning to find that his latest piece will be ready for public consumption in just a few days time! Entitled ‘JP4000’, the ingenius custom bootleg has been kit-bashed from a vintage Kenner Jurassic Park VelociraptorContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The JP4000 custom bootleg from 2bitHACK…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The custom painted 1:1 Gillman bust from DuBose Art and Design…
Whilst a big departure from awesome custom bootlegs we’ve been posting recently, the lastest work from Jonathan over at DuBose Art and Design was just too big to be ignored… presenting the custom painted 1:1 Gillman bust! Standing at a monstrous 18″ tall, the long since sold out resin based on everyone’s favourite Monster Squad ‘baddie’ (sculptedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The custom painted 1:1 Gillman bust from DuBose Art and Design…”
MAN-E-NEWS// ‘Kruzzilla’ Original HP Versions from Ministry of Kongz…
Following a hugely successful debut drop last week, Tanin over at the Ministry of Kongz is proud to present the first hand painted versions of the Kruzzilla vinyl figure! Retooled from last year’s resin release, the fully articulated beast has been limited to 3 one-off colourways this time around; a gorgeous copper brown, a Superman inspiredContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// ‘Kruzzilla’ Original HP Versions from Ministry of Kongz…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Grampor’ bootleg action figure from ManOrMonster? Studios…
“GRAMPOR CARES NOT FOR BLOG POSTS!” Originally created as an in-joke amongst the bootleg action figure community, Ben Spencer‘s ‘Grampor’ is finally seeing the light of day courtesy of ManOrMonster? Studios! Some call him “artistically devoid”, others “just plain ugly”, the absolutely hilarious figure has been kit-bashed from a variety of vintage action figure KOs,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Grampor’ bootleg action figure from ManOrMonster? Studios…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Rampaging Steregons from Rampage Toys x NerdOne…
Hot off the heals of the recent B.A.S.T.A.R.D and Tokyo Junkie 5 exhibitions, Jon over at Rampage Toys wastes no time in preparing his next killer sofubi collab… proudly presenting the Rampaging Steregons! Utilising NerdOne’s highly underrated platform, Jon has expertly sprayed the figures up in a style akin to Shegeru’s gruesome NZOMBIES, the skinlessContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Rampaging Steregons from Rampage Toys x NerdOne…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Goodleg Toys’ first mini figure ‘WARZILLA’ revealed…
Luke Toywalker over at Goodleg Toys kindly shares a little info on their first ever mini figure release… WARZILLA, Destroyer of Worlds! Kit-bashed from a vintage green army man and Godzilla mini, the hilarious figure will be making it’s way to the Goodleg store at Midnight tonight (GMT+1) in both translucent pink or green handContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Goodleg Toys’ first mini figure ‘WARZILLA’ revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Clutter exclusive Pink Groper from Triplikid…
The guys over at Clutter Magazine are excited to announce an exclusive ‘Pink’ edition of Triplikid’s frusturated little beast, The Groper! Designed by Richard Fournier (aka Triplikid) and meticulously cast in resin by Mana Studios, each of the 3.5″ figures have been hand-painted and have both Triplikid and Clutter logos stamped underfoot. Limited to anContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Clutter exclusive Pink Groper from Triplikid…”
MAN-E-NEWS// God Hates Astronauts ‘Gnarled Winslow’ bootleg action figure from Ryan Browne…
Ryan Browne, creator of the uncontrollable comic book and Kickstarter sensation, God Hates Astronauts, is proud to present the series’ first ever action figure toy… Gnarled Winslow! Designed/kit-bashed by Battle Babies creator Brad Rader and produced by none other than Brandon over at ManOrMonster? Studios, the 12cm tall gorilla armed bringer of justice features 3 pointsContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// God Hates Astronauts ‘Gnarled Winslow’ bootleg action figure from Ryan Browne…”
MAN-E-NEWS// New ‘Double Heather’ Melty Misfit Cheap Toy colourways from Buff Monster x Healeymade…
As promised earlier today, we bring you the reveal of yet another Healeymade produced figure, as Buff Monster comes with another 2 ‘Double Heather’ Melty Misfit Cheap Toy colourways! Opting for the more traditionally ‘Buff’ black and hot pink, the 1.5″ tall resin figures will be making their way onto the Buff Monster store atContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// New ‘Double Heather’ Melty Misfit Cheap Toy colourways from Buff Monster x Healeymade…”
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