As mentioned in our Ray Skull coverage last week, Nama Niku is the latest out of the blocks with his H.U.S.T.L.E Wave 1 Artist Proofs, proudly presenting the long awaited ‘Kinkeshi Flesh’ Mekamess! Undeniably one of the most popular designs from the first batch of figures, the MechaGodzilla kit-bash has been cast up in theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Nama-Niku’s ‘Kinkeshi Flesh’ Mekamess auction on LRG…”
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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 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 ‘Ray-Gun’ custom bootleg from ManOrMonster? Studios…
As promised in our coverage of Evilos’ Humavor last week, we take a little look at another piece from the ‘Toys Are Us‘ group show currently available to purchase online, the ‘Ray-Gun’ custom bootleg from ManOrMonster? Studios… Another fine piece of kit-bashing from the artist, the ingenius figure features pieces from vintage and modern MOTUContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Ray-Gun’ custom bootleg from ManOrMonster? Studios…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The new B.U.F.F ‘Hot Pink Tag Team’ from Halfaway x Muscle Things…
It’s been a while since M.U.S.C.L.E customiser Halfaway last graced the B.U.F.F series, so it came with great pleasure today to find not 1, but 2 all new figures released! Coming in the line’s second ‘Tag Team’ 2 pack, the new additions consist of a regrettably unidentifiable (but still stunning!) kit-bash alongside a new ‘Claw’Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The new B.U.F.F ‘Hot Pink Tag Team’ from Halfaway x Muscle Things…”
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 ‘Shipwrecked Plunderboys’ debut from Goodleg Toys…
Swiftly following their Phalanx reveal at the end of last week, the guys over at Goodleg Toys are proud to announce that their first 100% originally sculpted line, the Shipwrecked Plunderboys, will finally be making it’s official debut tonight! Starting with the series’ main protagonist, Captain John “Goodleg” Blackweird, the incredible 5.5″ neo-vintage action figure hasContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Shipwrecked Plunderboys’ debut from Goodleg Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Phalanx’s DOC Dead DieBia$e from Goodleg Toys…
With the mighty Phalanx group project making it’s debut at C2E2 next month, the first figure reveal comes from our friends over at Goodleg Toys, as they proudly present DOC DeadBia$e… As with previous WOTU releases, the figure has once again been kit-bashed from various vintage MOTU and WWF figures, this time around coming castContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Phalanx’s DOC Dead DieBia$e from Goodleg Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The NUCLEARMAN (Duke Nukem) custom M.U.S.C.L.E from Bigmantoys…
Like so many of us, our good friend Lee over at Bigmantoys was a huge fan of the original Duke Nukem 3D, but was always a bit disappointed by the severely limited range of merch… I mean, every good 90’s videogame character worth their salt has their own mini figure, right? Well 17 years (andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The NUCLEARMAN (Duke Nukem) custom M.U.S.C.L.E from Bigmantoys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Muscle Things’ B.U.F.F 5-pack trash can out now…
After a slight delay due to the upcoming Nitro Balls release (head over here for the full lowdown), Alec over at Muscle Things is proud to announce that the B.U.F.F 5-pack trash can has finally been restocked in the MT store! Limited to just 2 sets this time around, the shrink wrapped cans feature aContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Muscle Things’ B.U.F.F 5-pack trash can out now…”
MAN-E-XCLUSIVE// The “Kinkeshi Flesh” Mekamess Dirty Thieving Bootlegger Proofs from Nama Niku x H.U.S.T.L.E…
Hot off the heels of our recent H.U.S.T.L.E debut, we’re proud to bring you details of the first artist proofs up for grabs, the “Kinkeshi Flesh” Mekamess from Nama Niku! Pictured here alongside the standard M.U.S.C.L.E flesh edition, the piece has been cast in the neon-beige of the original Kinnikuman mini figures by H.U.S.T.L.E creatorContinue reading “MAN-E-XCLUSIVE// The “Kinkeshi Flesh” Mekamess Dirty Thieving Bootlegger Proofs from Nama Niku x H.U.S.T.L.E…”
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// The ‘Bones and Daggers’ Alabastard custom resin bootleg…
New ‘KO’ inspired custom bootleg line ‘Bones and Daggers‘ is set to receive it’s first release this week, as we proudly reveal to you guys the awesome Alabastard… A tribute to Herr Bone from the infamous ‘Flex-A-Tron’ line, the figure has been kit-bashed from a Galaxy Warrior body and modified AWA Larry Zybysko head, comingContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Bones and Daggers’ Alabastard custom resin bootleg…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The S&M Vagina Mary resin from Happiness Bastard…
From the twisted dungeon of Happiness Bastard comes the latest run of grotesque Vagina Mary resins… the S&M Editions! A super creepy mash-up of an unassuming Virgin Mary statuette and sculpted vagina(!), the ever popular figure has been limited to just 20 hand cast pieces, available in either striking Hot Pink or Black colourways. AvailableContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The S&M Vagina Mary resin from Happiness Bastard…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The B.U.F.F ‘Strawberry’ 5 Pack from Muscle Things…
Following our look at the trio of new B.U.F.F figures last week, Alec over at Muscle Things has wasted no time in prepping them for release, as he proudly reveals the latest B.U.F.F 5 Pack! Featuring the previously unveiled big head Suguru, Pandaman custom and Balloon Knot Head, the little guys are joined by anContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The B.U.F.F ‘Strawberry’ 5 Pack from Muscle Things…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Lard Vader and Kathulu ‘Shit Wars’ custom bootlegs from Bombermat Toys…
We’ve been meaning to feature up and coming custom bootleg artists Bombermat Toys for quite some time, so what better way to start than with the awesome figures currently available in their shop… the ‘Shit Wars’ Lard Vader and Kathulu Yuppie! Comprised of various 3.75″ action figure parts kit-bashed with original sculpting, our favourite outContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Lard Vader and Kathulu ‘Shit Wars’ custom bootlegs from Bombermat Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Biotron custom bootlegs from Bigmantoys…
In between working on several upcoming Disarticulator pieces, finishing off various Treegar exclusives, plus putting the final touches to the highly anticipated Clone-O-Forms, our good friend and partner in crime Lee over at Bigmantoys has managed to squeeze in a rather awesome looking custom bootleg release… the gashapon Biotrons! Booted from an obscure 3″ RobotmanContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Biotron custom bootlegs from Bigmantoys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// WIP ‘Pyramid Head’ custom bootleg M.U.S.C.L.E from Leviathan
LRG forum member Leviathan comes with his latest custom bootleg M.U.S.C.L.E figure, the menacing Pyramid Head… Based on cult videogame/film Silent Hill’s reoccurring monster of the same name, the figure has been ingeniously kit-bashed using M.U.S.L.E’s 104 and 107, coming with additional “stitched leather” apron and sword sculpted in epoxy. Very near to completion, Leviathan isContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// WIP ‘Pyramid Head’ custom bootleg M.U.S.C.L.E from Leviathan”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Sucklord at Clutter’s (In)action Figure Show…
Following a surprise announcement that he’ll be attending tonight’s (In)action Figure Show opening, the Sucklord proudly presents the wares he’ll have on display… Once again teaming up with Scott Wilkowski, the pair have resurrected recent ‘Suck Up’ entry X-Ray Action for a second appearance, featuring the same skeletal Sucklord X2 cast, this time around inContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Sucklord at Clutter’s (In)action Figure Show…”
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