He’s been a long time in coming, but Warlords of Wor‘s follow-up to the mighty Bog-Nar is finally upon us… presenting Clawbber! Kit-bashed and intensely re-sculpted from a number of different vintage action figures by ManOrMonster? Studios‘ Brandon Michael Barker, the beautiful piece has once again been cast in resin with the now standard WoWContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Warlords of Wor’s ‘Clawbber’ C2E2 debut…”
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MAN-E-NEWS// The C2E2 exclusive Frenzy Barbarians from Skinner…
Dropping alongside a whole host of custom toys and art at the Critical Hit C2E2 booth this weekend, the legendary Skinner introduces his latest run of Frenzy Barbarians… Featuring 4 different figures based on Frenzy’s new spiked and double-headed designs; Black Tooth Grin (ltd to 1), Nocturnal Gorg (ltd to 2), Iceberg Suicide (ltd toContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The C2E2 exclusive Frenzy Barbarians from Skinner…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Rotten Rex kaiju wip from James Groman…
Illustrator, pro toy sculptor and creator of the much loved Brain Bug Boogieman, James Groman, has just revealed that the long awaited Rotten Rex kaiju will finally be seeing the light of day! Originally sculpted way back in 2011, it would appear that the humungous beast is now entering the wax prototyping phase courtesy ofContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Rotten Rex kaiju wip from James Groman…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Melty Misfits Cheap Toy from Buff Monster x Healeymade…
Previewed here a few days back, Buff Monster‘s much anticipated Melty Misfits custom Cheap Toy will be available to purchase later today! Continuing Buff’s homage to the beloved Garbage Pail Kids, the mini figure has been sculpted by Mitch Martinez to mirror one of the first series’ most popular characters Double Heather, albiet with aContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Melty Misfits Cheap Toy from Buff Monster x Healeymade…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The ROYAL FAIL: LETTERS ‘AVE IT! H.U.S.T.L.E sale…
We’ve been having some serious problems with the UK postal service of late (too many to list here!), so to celebrate our hate of the Royal Mail we’ll be offering up the new ROYAL FAIL: LETTERS ‘AVE IT! mini figure for 40% off! Created by Matt ‘Lunartik‘ JOnes in conjunction with Tru:Tek’s upcoming H.U.S.T.L.E Artist Series:Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The ROYAL FAIL: LETTERS ‘AVE IT! H.U.S.T.L.E sale…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Toy Mafia Exclusive Dojia San by MVH…
Toy Mafia (\ˈtȯi mä-fē-ə\) Noun. An organized international body of designer toy collectors, originally founded in NYC. Toy Mafia events take place monthly and are often associated with exclusive releases and excessive partying. Clutter‘s monthly Toy Mafia event opens it’s doors for the first time at Concrete NYC this Saturday, kicking things off with 2 highly anticipatedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Toy Mafia Exclusive Dojia San by MVH…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Darkkklon custom bootleg from Bombermat Toys…
Following a brief hiatus from the art toy scene, Argentinian custom bootleger Matias over at Bombermat Toys is back with his latest release, Planet Nibiru native ‘The Darkkklon’! The first figure to feature in Shit Wars’ ‘Vintage Collection’, the reptilian avenger has been cast in 2 different colourways; the standard ‘Dirty’, and in a nodContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Darkkklon custom bootleg from Bombermat Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Phalanx mini exposition at C2E2 revealed…
With Chicago’s C2E2 opening it’s doors later this week, Ben Spencer over at Nerd City proudly presents the entire Phalanx line-up in full! A mini exposition featuring an incredible collection of neo-vintage 5.5″ action figure customs, bootlegs and original figures, the strictly limited designs will be available to view and purchase from the Nerd CityContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Phalanx mini exposition at C2E2 revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Mutant Bastard designer action figure from Dr Death…
We’ve been following the progress of up and coming illustrator Dr Death‘s debut art toy since our first post a month or so back, so it came with great pleasure today to find the incredible designer action figure is nearing the final stages of production! An absolutely mind blowing debut, the breathtakingly detailed 5.5″ ‘Mutant Bastard’Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Mutant Bastard designer action figure from Dr Death…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The RAMPAGE x Hints and Spices ‘UU and Waniphant’ art sets…
Ahead of Superfestival 62 at the weekend, Jon over at Rampage Toys has managed to sneak in yet another sofubi collab, as he proudly presents the arrival of the long awaited RAMPAGE x Hints and Spices ‘UU and Waniphant’ art sets! Available in the Rampage store this Thursday at 2pm Japan time (around 1am EST), theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The RAMPAGE x Hints and Spices ‘UU and Waniphant’ art sets…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Skull Brain Allstars from Mutant Vinyl Hardcore…
After weeks of tentative planning Mutant Vinyl Hardcore‘s first community driven series, the Skull Brain Allstars, has finally been revealed in all it’s glory! Using the Death Head DX as platform of choice, MVH has enlisted the talents of 5 of Skull Brain‘s finest to work their magic on the figure (Hellopike, Dlux, Ungawa222, Nebulon5 and Gatchabert),Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Skull Brain Allstars from Mutant Vinyl Hardcore…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Healeymade ‘Venom Ashuraman’ custom from Small Angry Monster…
Lauded mini figure customiser Adam Pratt aka Small Angry Monster has finally worked his magic on one of Healeymade’s resins, the incredible ‘Venom Ashuraman’ M.A.S.K x M.U.S.C.L.E mash-up! Painted in a Buff-Monster inspired mix of pink and grey with gold detailing, the exquisitely detailed figure has been given a number of washes and highlights toContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Healeymade ‘Venom Ashuraman’ custom from Small Angry Monster…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Scavenger resin micro figure from ArtMyMind…
French custom/resin maestros ArtMyMind are proud to present their latest resin masterpiece, the beautiful Scavenger… The duo’s smallest figure to date measuring in at a micro 1.1″ tall, the meticulously detailed piece has been cast in an initial run of 3 different variants; the standard ‘Ruby and Shadow’ (Red and Black), a DIY 2 pack,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Scavenger resin micro figure from ArtMyMind…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Japanese Ion Men factory samples from A.O.I…
After a whopping 14 months on the drawing board, Any Old Ion‘s labour of love, the ‘Japanese Ion Men’ modular sofubi have finally been revealed in near-finished factory sample form! Consisting of a staggering 51 different soft vinyl cast parts designed by A.O.I in conjunction with turboPISTOLA, the series features a number of interchangeable piecesContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Japanese Ion Men factory samples from A.O.I…”
MAN-E-NEWS// turboPISTOLA’s 4/20 toy drop…
Celebrating the high life in style this 4/20, turboPISTOLA proudly presents his latest slew of figures with more than a little nod to the ‘green’… Featuring a number of new Elephantos’, customs and original artwork, we bring you a quick rundown of exactly what will be on offer- •Elephantos Gamma edition: Cast in a Hulk-inspired neonContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// turboPISTOLA’s 4/20 toy drop…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Melty Misfits ‘Double Heather’ custom Cheap Toy from Buff Monster x Healeymade…
Drawing a huge amount of attention on IG yesterday, Buff Monster has just revealed an image of his first ever GPK Cheap Toy custom… a Melty Misfits take on Double Heather! Pictured here alongside the original rubber figure, the beautifully sculpted piece (presumably by Ice Cream resin head sculptor Mitch Martinez) has been cast in resinContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Melty Misfits ‘Double Heather’ custom Cheap Toy from Buff Monster x Healeymade…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Creo Design mascot from UME Toys…
As promised yesterday, we bring you a little look at the latest collaboration from UME Toys, as owner Rich Page proudly reveals his take on the Creo Design mascot… Created as an exclusive for the upcoming Cardiff Tattoo & Toy Con, the little guy is due to be produced by Creo’s Chris Alexander in resin,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Creo Design mascot from UME Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Caveguard, Luftmaus and more in the Healeymade store…
Since quitting the day job and moving full time into the world of resin art, Healeymade has treated us to week after week of solid releases… Well, unfortunately for our bank balances the elusive artist shows no signs of letting up, revealing yet another 3 pieces that’ll be hitting the store this Saturday! Alongside newContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Caveguard, Luftmaus and more in the Healeymade store…”
MAN-E-NEWS// ‘The Imp’ vinyl figure from FOS x Unbox Industries…
FOS, founder of Britain’s longest running and most infamous skateboard company HEROIN is proud to present his first vinyl toy in conjunction with Unbox Industries… The Imp! Making a secret appearance in proto form at ToyCon UK (found by us after an unauthorised rummaging through the Unbox crates!), the super-creepy figure will be getting aContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// ‘The Imp’ vinyl figure from FOS x Unbox Industries…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Suki and Belemey Flatfoot resin test pulls from UME Toys…
After a couple of minor setbacks with production last week (leading to a complete re-sculpting), Richard Page over at UME Toys proudly reveals the first test pull of Suki the Shrunken Head… joined by another unexpected addition, the new and improved Belemey ‘Flatfoot’! Due to be making an appearance at the Cardiff Tattoo & ToyContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Suki and Belemey Flatfoot resin test pulls from UME Toys…”
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