Formed back in 2009 by New York based artist Stephen Singer, Whistling Pony Toys recently took the leap from resin into the world of sofubi with the release of the awesome Surinama… Taking inspiration from the infamous Surinama toad that gives birth to live babies which emerge from the amphibian’s back (hence the super-creepy detailing onContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Surinama ‘ROYGBIV’ from Topheroy x Whistling Pony Toys…”
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MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Bulletpunk’ Multiskull OMFG custom from Terrthom…
Up and coming toy customiser Terrthom proudly presents his first OMFG custom, the Multiskull Bulletpunk tribute… One of the most original mini figure customs we’ve seen in a while, the stunning little piece features kit-bashed parts from various mech model kits painted in the infamous samurai bot’s gold and black colour scheme. Going on saleContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Bulletpunk’ Multiskull OMFG custom from Terrthom…”
MAN-E-NEWS// New Kaiju Kaos ‘Earwig’ and ‘Optithulhu’ colourways from Bailey Records…
Bowing to pressure from fans since the initial ‘Black’ release a couple of months back, Bryan Borgman of Bailey Records has just revealed a slew of new brighter colourways for both ‘Earwig’ and ‘Optithulu’ Kaiju Kaos:SD figures! Cast (and sculpted in the case of Earwig) by Papagrim’s Steve Patt, each version, barring the standard ‘GamerContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// New Kaiju Kaos ‘Earwig’ and ‘Optithulhu’ colourways from Bailey Records…”
MAN-E-NEWS// ‘Vandalface’ resin figure teaser from Hoakser…
Uk based graffiti-cum-toy artist Hoakser teases us with an image of his upcoming resin release, the Vandalface mini figure… Based on an original sketch by the artist, the little guy is due to be making his debut at Killer Bootlegs’ Toys Are Us show in strictly limited quantities, with a variety of different colourways (plusContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// ‘Vandalface’ resin figure teaser from Hoakser…”
MAN-E-NEWS// WAR ON PREHIS’ Claw Drone from Goodleg Toys…
After months of sleepless nights of tooling, moulding, and improving, the guys over at Goodleg Toys are finally gearing up for the release of their debut WAR ON PREHIS release, the mighty Claw Drones! Kit-bashed and intensely re-sculpted from a tight selection of vintage 5.5″ action figures, the neo-vintage piece has been meticulously cast inContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// WAR ON PREHIS’ Claw Drone from Goodleg Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The ToyCon exclusive B.A.S.T.A.R.D’s from Triclops Studios…
The Triclops boys are proud to announce that their latest batch of B.A.S.T.A.R.D custom bootleg mini figures will be primed and ready to drop exclusively at ToyCon next month! Consisting of a whopping 12 different designs kit-bashed and resculpted from a diverse collection of 80’s and 90’s mini figures, the guys have stated that theseContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The ToyCon exclusive B.A.S.T.A.R.D’s from Triclops Studios…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Healeymade online store opening this Friday…
Bowing down to the constant requests from his army of fans, the now full-time resin artist David Healey aka Healeymade is finally gearing up for the launch of his very own online store this week! Due to go live at some point this Friday, March 22nd (exact details are still forthcoming), it appears Healeymade willContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Healeymade online store opening this Friday…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Hippo Titan Soldier from Galaxxor x ManOrMonster? Studios…
Previously featured as a work-in-progress sculpt a few weeks back, it appears that Ben Spencer‘s Hippo Titan Soldier will be making an appearance at next month’s C2E2 courtesy of ManOrMonster? Studios! Judging by the recently reveal first test pull, the incredible figure has been retooled by MoM’s Brandon to be fully compatible with both WarlordsContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Hippo Titan Soldier from Galaxxor x ManOrMonster? Studios…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Harrington the Third’ resin figure from UME Toys…
With work-in-progress shots posted just a couple of weeks ago, Rich over at UME Toys has amazingly already begun production on his latest slab of resin genius, the Vaughn Bode inspired Harrington the Third… Featuring a few subtle changes since the original reveal including the addition of spats, hat detailing, and of course the allContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Harrington the Third’ resin figure from UME Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// We Become Monsters’ Brasscoat Dimension Hopper for the ‘Toys Are Us’ group show…
Swiftly following the awesome ‘Ate the Wrong Mushroom’ sculpt we posted last week, Chris Moore of We Become Monsters is proud to present yet another upcoming exhibition piece, this time around for Killer Bootlegs‘ ‘Toys Are Us’ group show… Entitled ‘Brasscoat Dimension Hopper’, the articulated resin figure stands at an impressive 5.5″ tall, coming withContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// We Become Monsters’ Brasscoat Dimension Hopper for the ‘Toys Are Us’ group show…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The debut resin figure from Mike Die…
Heralded art toy customiser Mike Die has finally turned a hand to resin with the reveal of his first original toy! Originally based on the body of a Dunny, the custom piece soon took on a life of it’s own, with just the small feet stumps remaining from the original design. Sculpted in Die’s meticulousContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The debut resin figure from Mike Die…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The ED-IT DJ’s B6400 resin figure from Tesselate…
Wasting no time since the release of the C1200 just a couple of weeks back, UK based resin artist Tesselate introduces yet another addition to the ever growing ED-IT DJ family, the trusty B6400… A sound engineer of sorts to the main ED-IT DJ figures, the B6400 uses the same intricate multi-parted design as the originalContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The ED-IT DJ’s B6400 resin figure from Tesselate…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Kiss My Blarney” Young Gohst exclusive from Lulubell Toys…
In celebration of St Patrick’s Day next week, premier art toy emporium Lulubell Toys are proud to offer up the latest “Kiss My Blarney” Young Gohst exclusive! Designed by Ferg, sculpted by Scott Wilkowski and produced by Lulubell’s very own Luke Rook, the highly sought after sofubi mini has been cast in a clear green vinylContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Kiss My Blarney” Young Gohst exclusive from Lulubell Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Dubose Art’s Driggs “The Hunter” custom bootleg for the Toys Are Us group show…
Taking a shockingly good stab at his first ever custom bootleg action figure, Jonathan of Dubose Art proudly reveals Driggs “The Hunter”… Created for Killer Bootlegs‘ upcoming “Toy Are Us” group art show at the Rockford Art Deli, the stunning figure has been kit-bashed from a variety of early 90’s ToyBiz X Men figures and anContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Dubose Art’s Driggs “The Hunter” custom bootleg for the Toys Are Us group show…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Plaseebo’s ‘Tokyo Exclusive’ Skulloctopus From Outer Space for Rampage Studios…
With Rampage Toys having just completed a run of Night Gamer customs for Plaseebo (featured here yesterday), it appears that the artist has returned the favour, as he kindly shares details of his latest Skulloctopus edition, the Tokyo Exclusives… Created for the Rampage Studios gallery/shop space, the run has been limited to just 5 completelyContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Plaseebo’s ‘Tokyo Exclusive’ Skulloctopus From Outer Space for Rampage Studios…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Nuclearman custom bootleg mini figure from Bigmantoys…
Originally previewed here a couple of weeks back, our good friend Lee over at Bigmantoys has just put the finishing touches to his latest custom bootleg release, the rather aptly titled Nuclearman… Influenced by late 90s FPS characters (a certain Duke instantly springs to mind!) and the Kinnikuman tradition of parodying various other movies and comics,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Nuclearman custom bootleg mini figure from Bigmantoys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Infection” Galaxxor from Galaxxor x The Godbeast x Onell Design…
With C2E2 just around the corner, Marty “Godbeast” Hansen reveals the first of many exclusive collaborations he’s been feverishly working away on for the event, as he proudly presents the “Infection” Galaxxor… Featuring the same incredible Glyos-style head sculpt from Onell Design‘s Matt Doughty that featured in last year’s exclusive, the stunning 5.5″ neo-vintage actionContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Infection” Galaxxor from Galaxxor x The Godbeast x Onell Design…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Spaced Out Design’s ‘Treeborg’ custom Glyos drop…
After months on the drawing board, PJ Bartlett over at Spaced Out Design is very happy to announce the release of his debut custom Glyos series, the Treeborgs! Consisting of numerous customs featuring PJ’s all-new resin cast parts, including the ‘Treeveler’ head, a shoulder, arm and stump, the stunning Monster Kolor sprayed creations went onContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Spaced Out Design’s ‘Treeborg’ custom Glyos drop…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The TMNT ‘Krang’ Deadbeet customs from Corey Webb…
Following his amazing TMNT and Shredder custom Crawdad runs (check them out here), October Toys forum regular Corey Webb has put his hand to yet another iconic character from the beloved early 90’s cartoon, as he proudly presents the Krang Beets! Debuting on ToyBreak last week, the beyond-awesome custom minis have been created using OctoberContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The TMNT ‘Krang’ Deadbeet customs from Corey Webb…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Escape from Brooklyn” Bootlegs from Frank Kozik x Mishka…
Revealed over at Kaiju Monster yesterday, Frank Kozik has announced details of his first painted run of Mishka‘s elusive Bootleg sofubi… Entitled the “Escape from Broklyn” edition, the V-color sprayed monstrosities are set to come with both Simon and Death Adder heads, a number of hand cast resin accessories (i.e weapons!), plus full colour, giant headers.Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Escape from Brooklyn” Bootlegs from Frank Kozik x Mishka…”
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