MAN-E-NEWS// Goo and Roo Fight Bros ‘Toxic Pink’ edition from Blurble…

We’ve been loving the huge resurgence in retro styled mini figures recently (this being our third post just today!), with the recent Goo and Roo ‘flesh’ 2 pack from Blurble certainly no exception. Going on to sell out in a matter of hours, the artist has very kindly brought back the pair of custom M.U.S.C.L.EContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Goo and Roo Fight Bros ‘Toxic Pink’ edition from Blurble…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Goo and Roo Fight Bros custom bootlegs from Blurble…

Blurble kindly shares details of his first ever custom bootleg release, as he proudly introduces the Goo and Roo Fight Bros! Professional wrestlers in the WWSW (World Wide Slackers), the pair have been kit-bashed and re-sculpted from the iconic M.U.S.C.L.E line. Cast by none other than Luke over at Imperfecz Toyz in a flexible keshi-styleContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Goo and Roo Fight Bros custom bootlegs from Blurble…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Love Muscle’ H.U.S.T.L.E Artist Series: Wave 1 out today…

Following the sell-out general release of H.U.S.T.L.E last week, our very own Tru:Tek is proud to present the latest ultra-limited H.U.S.T.L.E Artist Series: Wave 1 colourway… the Valentine’s themed “Love Muscle” edition! Featuring a closed selection of the original 10 M.U.S.C.L.E-inspired designs, the various kit-bashes, customs and original figures have been cast in a flexibleContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Love Muscle’ H.U.S.T.L.E Artist Series: Wave 1 out today…”

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// 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-XCLUSIVE// H.U.S.T.L.E Artist Series: Wave 1 full reveal…

  After several teaser shots over the past couple of weeks, we proudly bring you the first wave of our H.U.S.T.L.E Artist Series in all it’s glory! You may be wondering where a few of the entries have gone (the original line-up featured 15 artists)… Well, we’ve decided with the sheer volume of figures (plusContinue reading “MAN-E-XCLUSIVE// H.U.S.T.L.E Artist Series: Wave 1 full reveal…”

MAN-E-XCLUSIVE// H.U.S.T.L.E Artist Series: Rampage Toys and Brutherford Industries first test shot…

Signing off in style before our week away, we bring to you the first production shot of Rampage Toy‘s ‘Battle Ready’ Ugly Cenicorn and Brutherford Industries‘ Hungry Hungry Hordak for the upcoming H.U.S.T.L.E Artist Series! Cast in an authentic M.U.S.C.L.E-tone rubber, the pair will be joined by another 13 designs for the gatcha capsule-style releaseContinue reading “MAN-E-XCLUSIVE// H.U.S.T.L.E Artist Series: Rampage Toys and Brutherford Industries first test shot…”

MAN-E-XCLUSIVE// H.U.S.T.L.E Artist Series 1 update…

Following the first announcement a couple of weeks back (check it out here), we’re pleased to reveal that our H.U.S.T.L.E Artist Series has been moving along at lightening pace, and whilst we have a whole lot of details that unfortunately have to remain secret at the moment, we’re more than happy to share the latestContinue reading “MAN-E-XCLUSIVE// H.U.S.T.L.E Artist Series 1 update…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The H.U.S.T.L.E Artist Series revealed…

After a tremendous response to our “Recruitment Drive” last month, we are proud to reveal details of the very first H.U.S.T.L.E Artist Series! Featuring a varied mix of both new and established artists, we’ve been lucky enough to secure talent from as far afield as kaiju, resin, vinyl, plush (!), plus pieces from some ofContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The H.U.S.T.L.E Artist Series revealed…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Lulubell Toys Designer Con exclusives…

After a monumental turnout at NYCC last month we kind of guessed the guys at Lulubell Toys would be taking things easy for this year’s Designer Con… but judging by the previews that hit our inbox this morning, they’re coming bigger and better than ever! Featuring the best of kaiju and sofubi from Arizona toContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Lulubell Toys Designer Con exclusives…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Blurble Designer Con exclusives…

Custom kaiju maestro Blurble reveals details of his offerings for this week’s Designer Con, including the debut of his latest resin figure, Thuban: The Giver of Light! Sculpt and cast by Blurble, the candle shaped beasts have been sprayed in a special 2-tone “Galaxy Dust” with hand painted detailing. Limited to just 5 pieces (as well asContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Blurble Designer Con exclusives…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The NYCC “Purple Hazey” Gustos from Blurble x DSKIone…

With New York Comic Con right around the corner, Blurble kindly shares details of his latest custom Gusto series, the Purple Hazeys… Painted up by artist DSKIone (instagram: dski_one) and to be released through Lulubell Toys at the con next week, the awesome resin figures come with more than a hint of inspiration from the legendary Jimi Hendrex, each comingContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The NYCC “Purple Hazey” Gustos from Blurble x DSKIone…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Blurble’s online custom sale…

In preparation for the move to Blurble.com on the 20th October, Blurble is proud to announce a massive sale over at Toxic Kaiju! Featuring a massive selection of custom figures from the likes of Grumble Toys, Velocitron, Grody Shogun, Honkey Lips and Dehara… even including the recently featured Grody Avenger Bootlegs (just $40 each), andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Blurble’s online custom sale…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Bootleg” Spiderman and Iron Man Grody customs from Blurble…

The mighty Blurble is proud to present his latest batch of Grody Shogun customs, the “Bootleg” Spiderman and Iron Man! Taking both the Dracula and Frankenstein Monster sofubis, Blurble has given the pair suitably heroic paint jobs in the style of the crappy bootlegs you’d find at a swapmeet… featuring washed out colours, over simplifiedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Bootleg” Spiderman and Iron Man Grody customs from Blurble…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Grody “Guts” customs from Blurble…

Hot off the heels of the recent “Everybody Loves the 80’s” Gusto drop (check him out here), Blurble is proud to present his latest batch of Grody goodness, the “Guts and All” and “Mini Guts” custom Monster and Ojisan… Sprayed in a mixture of clear, opaque, neon and metallic Monster Kolor with hand brushed detailing,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Grody “Guts” customs from Blurble…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Everyone Loves the 80’s” Gusto from Blurble…

The mighty Blurble returns with yet another must-have Gusto edition… this time in the gnarly “Everyone Loves the 80’s” colourway! Standing at around 4.5″ tall, Gusto has been cast in a clear blue resin (similar to the “Kool Aid” variant), coming complete with a mixture of 80’s inspired pink, yellow and green neon paint splatters.Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Everyone Loves the 80’s” Gusto from Blurble…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Toofless resin figure from Blurble…

Originally making an appearance as Gusto’s sidekick for the recent SDCC exclusive “Unicorn Blood” release (find out more here), Blurble has created another batch of the adorable Toofless for all those who missed out… Limited to just 4 hand cast resin pieces, the little guys stand at just 1.25″ tall, each coming cast in aContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Toofless resin figure from Blurble…”

MAN-E-NEWS// A trifecta of Grody customs from Blurble…

Blurble kindly shares details of his latest batch of Grody Monster customs, Sea Monkey of Death, Chief Hydra and Sunbaked Monster! Featuring a mash-up of various Grody sofubis, custom accessories and in the Sea Monkey’s case, an all-new hand cast resin head, the creepy-yet-cute figures have been expertly painted in a variety of Monster KolorContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// A trifecta of Grody customs from Blurble…”

MAN-E-NEWS// “Unicorn Blood” Gusto and Toothless SDCC exclusives from Blurble…

Hot off the heels of last week’s “Kool Aid” drop (find out more here), Mike Marinello aka Blurble is proud to reveal that Gusto will be making his first ever appearance at SDCC tomorrow! Coming in the stunning “Unicorn Blood” silver-black colourway, the 5″ tall resin figure is joined by Blurble’s latest creation, the adorableContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// “Unicorn Blood” Gusto and Toothless SDCC exclusives from Blurble…”