An absolute powerhouse in the mini figure scene right now, LRG forum member Clawfreak has garnered a huge amount of interest through his diverse range of awesome Glyos, OMFG and M.U.S.C.L.E customs, with the recently revealed ‘Sucklavors’ proving to be 2 of his most accomplished pieces yet… Featuring the highly popular Glyos Armorvor body andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Sucklavor’ Glyos customs from Clawfreak…”
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MAN-E-NEWS// Corpse Hoarders, Vice Freaks and Cyborg Junkies from Broken Pigeon…
Following our look at Bombermat Toys’ Phantom Lord earlier today, we bring word of yet another up and coming custom bootlegger making waves in the scene right now, Brody Kreps of Broken Pigeon… Recently debuting 3 new bootleg lines in the newly opened BP store, we managed to get some words from the elusive artist aboutContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Corpse Hoarders, Vice Freaks and Cyborg Junkies from Broken Pigeon…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Phantom Lord’ custom bootleg from Bombermat Toys…
We’ve been meaning to post Argentinian bootleggers Bombermat Toys‘ latest creation since we first discovered the guys last month, so without further ado we bring to you the malevolent Phantom Lord… Heavily inspired by the Terminator films, the evil post-apocalyptic cyborg has been kit-bashed with original sculpting using a mixture of vintage 3.75″ action figures.Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Phantom Lord’ custom bootleg from Bombermat Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// New multi-colour ‘Greads’ from Dead Hand Toys…
It’s been a while, but Brian Ahlbeck over at Dead Hand Toys is back with the latest batch of Greads… and this time multi-coloured! Limited to just 5, each one-of-a-kind piece has been cast in resin using at least 3 different colours/finishes including clears, opaques and glitters, coming hand finished with a subtle black rub andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// New multi-colour ‘Greads’ from Dead Hand Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Clockwork Orange inspired ‘Droogie’ from Manny X…
Previewed here a couple of weeks back, Manny X‘s Droogies will finally be touching down in the Parullax store this weekend! Created from a mash-up of vinyl toy (Muttpop’s Gobi), resin casting, plastic and enamel, the Clockwork Orange inspired piece features all of the trademark garb from the cult book/film’s ‘Droogs’, including the infamous whiteContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Clockwork Orange inspired ‘Droogie’ from Manny X…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Darth Cobra’ custom bootleg from Rawk Toys…
After a brief hiatus, the guys over at Rawk Toys are back with their first ever custom resin bootleg release, the ominous Darth Cobra! Featuring a mixture of kit-bashed and originally sculpted parts from the collective’s Rotin, the GI Joe x Star Wars mash-up has been hand cast and painted coming complete with custom vinylContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Darth Cobra’ custom bootleg from Rawk Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Free Goodie Friday” exclusive H.U.S.T.L.E Artist Series: Wave 1 on Spanky Stokes…
Taking a brief hiatus from normal posting today as we prepare for tonight’s H.U.S.T.L.E Artist Series: Wave 1 drop, we bring you details of one last colourway up for grabs this weekend… the Spanky Stokes‘ exclusive marbled black and white! Created as a one-off for the award winning blog’s Free Goodie Friday competition, the 10Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Free Goodie Friday” exclusive H.U.S.T.L.E Artist Series: Wave 1 on Spanky Stokes…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Man-E-Toys 1st Anniversary edition H.U.S.T.L.E…
In celebration of our first year as Man-E-Toys this month, our writer and editor Tru:Tek is proud to present the latest exclusive batch of H.U.S.T.L.E Artist Series figures. Featuring all 10 designs from Wave 1, each has been cast in a flexible urethane rubber in both ‘tropical’ (orange/green) and ‘bubblegum’ (blue/pink) flavours. Limited to justContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Man-E-Toys 1st Anniversary edition H.U.S.T.L.E…”
MAN-E-NEWS// ‘CMYK’ Lucha Shark WIP from Ben Spencer…
Joining the recently posted Hippo Titan Soldier and Treegar exclusive, Galaxxor‘s Ben Spencer has been hard at work on the third Lucha Shark colourway, the provisionally titled ‘CMYK’ edition. Hand painted in a striking mix of primary blue, red, yellow and black, the part kit-bashed, part originally sculpted figure should hopefully be making an appearanceContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// ‘CMYK’ Lucha Shark WIP from Ben Spencer…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Jelly Empire Valentine’s Day release…
Selina Briggs of the Jelly Empire is proud to present her latest release just in time for Valentine’s Day, the RoboJelly Love Bugs! Using the Jellybot 2.0 resin, Selina has painted the mini figure in an adorable red/black striped colour scheme complete with custom antenna. Packaged in a beautifully made ‘Love Bug’ box, the releaseContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Jelly Empire Valentine’s Day release…”
MAN-E-NEWS// New custom bootlegs from the Mark Ultra…
Following his recent foray into the world of M.U.S.C.L.E customs (of which we hear there will be more of VERY soon!), the Mark Ultra has been hard at work on his latest batch of “new shit”, including the Ultra Color Intruders, Mix-Ups, plus the return of the hugely popular Black Guard. Due to hit theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// New custom bootlegs from the Mark Ultra…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Surinama ‘Valentine’s Edition’ sofubi from Whistling Pony Toys…
Up and coming toy co Whistling Pony Toys are proud to present the latest version of debut sofubi Surinama, the ‘Valentine’s Edition’… Coming cast in a clear soft vinyl, the adorable beast measures in with a rather impressive 12″ ‘horn’ span, featuring a whopping 5 points of articulation. Filled with a mixture of metallic pinkContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Surinama ‘Valentine’s Edition’ sofubi from Whistling Pony Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The 24 Hour Toy Break exclusives from October Toys…
October Toys are gearing up for the third annual 24 Hour Toy Break this Friday, with another mammoth live broadcast featuring a whole host of guests, exclusives, auctions and sales in aid of the show. With a ton of releases revealed already, we bring you a quick rundown of the figures that will be droppingContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The 24 Hour Toy Break exclusives from October Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// H.U.S.T.L.E Artist Series: Wave 1 dropping this Friday (02/08)…
Following the limited release debut at the Rampage Studios opening show last month, our very own Tru:Tek is proud to finally reveal that the standard ‘Flesh’ H.U.S.T.L.E Artist Series Wave 1 will be dropping THIS WEEK! Featuring 10 mini figure designs kit-bashed, customised and originally sculpted from a diverse selection of the art toy scene’sContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// H.U.S.T.L.E Artist Series: Wave 1 dropping this Friday (02/08)…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The RAMPAGE STUDIOS exclusive ‘Splurrt x Rampage Mecha Brain Cadaver Kid’ online restock…
Previously dropping unannounced last weekend to instant sell out success (check our post here), Jon Malmstedt over at Rampage Studios has revealed that he will be gracing the online store with an extremely limited restock of the jaw-dropping Splurrt x Rampage Mecha Brain Cadaver Kid! Originally intended for sale in Japan only, demand for the pieceContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The RAMPAGE STUDIOS exclusive ‘Splurrt x Rampage Mecha Brain Cadaver Kid’ online restock…”
MAN-E-NEWS// OMFG Series 1 and 2 custom run from turboPISTOLA…
Following the release of the ‘Fully Engorged‘ Cuddlehard AP a couple of weeks back, turboPISTOLA proudly presents his first OMFG custom run… Consisting of 2 separate series; Wintergreen, featuring green washes and acrylic brushwork over the Tenacious Toys exclusive ‘White’ OMFG’s, and Possession, coming with hand dyed and painted figures from Solar Color Dust’s IceContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// OMFG Series 1 and 2 custom run from turboPISTOLA…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The ED-IT DJ’s ‘2 Light Crew’ resin figures from Tesselate…
Joining the ever growing crew of automated disk jockeys and roadies, UK based resin artist Tesselate announces the latest figure in the ED-IT DJ’s series… the 2 Light Crew! Limited to just 2 one-off pieces, the toys feature the same multi-parted design as previous editions (albiet sans mixing desk and miniature ‘Accex’ sound creating devices!), coming hand castContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The ED-IT DJ’s ‘2 Light Crew’ resin figures from Tesselate…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Larva Skull’ resin from K13 Toys…
Carving a name for themselves with their beautifully realised, threeA compatible resin heads (check them out here), K13 are proud to announce their first official ‘full’ toy release, the super-creepy Larva Skull… Featuring the same minimal, angular design that has made K13’s work so instantly recognisable, the exquisitely produced figure takes the familiar skull design,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Larva Skull’ resin from K13 Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Rusty’ Maskedman resin from Hoakser…
UK based graffiti-cum-toy artist Hoakser proudly presents the first painted custom of his debut resin figure, Maskedman… Designed and sculpted by the man himself, the incredible spray can/respirator mash-up stands at an impressive 9.5cm tall, with this unique one-off coming painted in Hoakser’s instantly recognisable ‘Rusty’ style. Priced at a wallet friendly £28.99, the pieceContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Rusty’ Maskedman resin from Hoakser…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Hippo Titan Soldier WIP from Ben Spencer…
As if the numerous upcoming Galaxxor and Phallanx releases weren’t enough, the ever busy Ben Spencer has managed to squeeze in time for yet another all-new figure, the Hippo Titan Soldier! Information on the piece is still scarce, but judging from the early work-in-progress shots it appears to be created in a similar vein toContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Hippo Titan Soldier WIP from Ben Spencer…”
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