With ‘Ed Skworm Vs. Min-E-Face finally hitting the Man-E-Toys store in little under an hour, we’ve decided to celebrate by exclusively revealing the next batch of incoming figures… the Skworm Hunters! Allies of Min-E-Face, the Skworm Hunters are due to come in a blistered pack featuring 3 all new designs; Skworm Hunter Grunt/Archer, Skworm HunterContinue reading “MAN-E-XCLUSIVE// WIP H.U.S.T.L.E “Skworm Hunter” 3 pack revealed…”
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MAN-E-NEWS// The exclusive Min-E-Face comic strip from Bigmantoys!
In celebration of the release of our very first H.U.S.T.L.E 2 pack tomorrow (check it out here), we are proud to present an exclusive comic strip from our good friend Lee over at Bigmantoys, featuring the series’ main protagonist, the mighty Min-E-Face! Before you take a look, we suggest giving Min-E’s brief backstory a readContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The exclusive Min-E-Face comic strip from Bigmantoys!”
MAN-E-XCLUSIVE// The H.U.S.T.L.E ‘Ed Skworm Vs. Min-E-Face 2 pack dropping this Friday…
Right guys… after months of agonising set backs, the first batch of H.U.S.T.L.E mini figures are finally ready to drop! The debut toy line from our very own Tru:Tek, the “M.U.S.C.L.E” inspired series is set to feature a whole host of bootlegs, customs and original toys with more than a hint of 80’s nostalgia… DedicatedContinue reading “MAN-E-XCLUSIVE// The H.U.S.T.L.E ‘Ed Skworm Vs. Min-E-Face 2 pack dropping this Friday…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Triclops’ Pig Buddha B.A.S.T.A.R.D for TAG’s “One Year On Melrose” show…
As part of Toy Art Gallery‘s “One Year On Melrose” anniversary show, Triclops Studio have produced a super-limited edition of never-before-released B.A.S.T.A.R.D, the Pig Buddha! Originally cut from the original line before production, the spiritual hog has been resurrected in a series of just 3 resin pieces. Hand cast in a glow in the darkContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Triclops’ Pig Buddha B.A.S.T.A.R.D for TAG’s “One Year On Melrose” show…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Memories of Evil Off from Giant Japanese Monster, Bad!..
Following the recent Artomatic exclusive Fire and Ice editions, Giant Japanese Monster, Bad! is proud to reveal the latest resin simulation in the Rejects of Eternia line, Memories of Evil Off! Created as a companion piece to the Memories of Good He-Man simulation from years gone by, the clear blue cast figure contains an assortmentContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Memories of Evil Off from Giant Japanese Monster, Bad!..”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Jeremy Bulloch” Boba Fett from Killer Bootlegs…
Following on from our look at 2bitHACK’s “Mi Empire Loca” earlier today, we’re pleased to be able to reveal the first test pull of another awesome Star Wars bootleg… the “Jeremy Bulloch” Boba Fett from Killer Bootlegs! Previously mentioned in our KB round up back in May, the toy consists of a vintage Fett bodyContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Jeremy Bulloch” Boba Fett from Killer Bootlegs…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Banksy Bootleg “Open Run” edition from 2bitHACK…
Following a sell-out debut at 3D Retro‘s SDCC booth last week, 2bitHACK is proud to announce the release of the Banksy Bootleg “Open Edition”. Identical to the original exclusive in all but packaging, the open run is due to come unsigned/numbered, with slogan “Have a nice day” replacing Officer 619… “Inspired” by Banksy’s Smiley Copper,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Banksy Bootleg “Open Run” edition from 2bitHACK…”
MAN-E-NEWS// SDCC exclusive Bootlegs from L’amour Supreme x Mishka…
Joining the “Phantom” Bootlegs (pictured right) we featured here a couple of weeks back, Mishka has revealed that another 3 one-off customs will also be up for grabs at SDCC this week! Hand painted by Bootleg creator L’amour Supreme, the Adfunture produced figures come in either Batman, Superman or Mickey Mouse inspired Monster Kolor sprays.Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// SDCC exclusive Bootlegs from L’amour Supreme x Mishka…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Banksy Bootleg: Officer 619 from 2bitHACK…
After a month since it’s first announcement, 2bitHACK finally reveals the finished Banksy Bootleg in all it’s blister carded glory! Designed in conjunction with the “LiveJoeShow”, the packaging compliments the booted resin figure perfectly, with the name tag “Officer 619” and UN-OriginalFake logo craftily emblazoned at the bottom! Limited to just 10 pieces, these guysContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Banksy Bootleg: Officer 619 from 2bitHACK…”
MAN-E-NEWS// New one-off “Inaction” and “Off” resin figures from Giant Japanese Monster, Bad!..
Following an appearance at last month’s Artomatic event in DC, resin wizard Giant Japanese Monster, Bad! has revealed he still has a few figures from the event left for sale! Pictured above are the latest resin simulations in the GJM,B! Rejects of Eternia line, “Off” Fire and Ice… Originally featuring here a couple of months backContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// New one-off “Inaction” and “Off” resin figures from Giant Japanese Monster, Bad!..”
MAN-E-NEWS// The custom Chibi Meatgrinder from Nama-Niku…
As we loom ever closer to the release of our very own NamaNilla exclusive colourways (find out more here), we’ve decided to take a little look at a custom of one of the figures that will be featuring, the Chibi Meatgrinder! Created by the Meatgrinder’s original sculptor, Tyler of Nama-Niku, the rubber keshi-style micro hasContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The custom Chibi Meatgrinder from Nama-Niku…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Mishka x L’Amour Supreme SDCC custom Bootleg…
Revealed yesterday on both L’Amour Supreme and Mishka‘s Instagram feeds comes the latest custom “Bootleg” figure, this time around featuring an all new oversized skull sculpt! Set for an exclusive SDCC release at the Toy Tokyo booth (Friday afternoon), the awesome looking sofubi has been cast in a biege vinyl over at Adfunture, coming completeContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Mishka x L’Amour Supreme SDCC custom Bootleg…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The custom Android in Carbonite “Gunmetal” edition from DMS…
DMS is proud to present the latest run of Android in Carbonite resins… in form of the shiny new Gunmetal edition! Hand cast and weathered by DMS, the stunning Android customs come complete with display stand. Limited to an edition of 25, the figures will be landing on the DMS store tomorrow (Friday 22nd June)Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The custom Android in Carbonite “Gunmetal” edition from DMS…”
MAN-E-FEATURE// The Deka Sneagator Claw from Eric Nilla…
With the release of the MAN-E-TOYS Nilla x Niku exclusives, plus our very own ‘Ed Skworm Vs. Min-E-Face 2 pack looming ever nearer, we’ve decided to take a closer look at another Eric Nilla creation, the Deka Sneagator Claw. Paying homage to the iconic M.U.S.C.L.E figure, Eric has perfectly recreated the claw in an oversized 4″Continue reading “MAN-E-FEATURE// The Deka Sneagator Claw from Eric Nilla…”
MAN-E-UPDATE// WIP packaging for the ‘Ed Skworm Vs. Min-E-Face 2 pack…
As I am sure all of our regular readers are aware, we’ve been working on the ‘Ed Skworm Vs. Min-E-Face M.U.S.C.L.E 2 pack for quite some time now, and whilst it’s been a bummer that the release date has slipped further and further, the extra time has given us the chance to go to townContinue reading “MAN-E-UPDATE// WIP packaging for the ‘Ed Skworm Vs. Min-E-Face 2 pack…”
MAN-E-NEWS// BIG-MAN Keshi: Wave 1 from Bigman Toys…
Previously featured here a couple of weeks back, Bigman Toys’ Jumbo-Kaggra custom keshi is set to be joined by another 3 figures for the first official wave of BIG-MAN Keshi! Priced at just £5 ($8) per figure, these guys are available in “all the colours of the ‘bow” (opaque only), by hitting Bigman up directly at happyburbridge@googlemail.com.Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// BIG-MAN Keshi: Wave 1 from Bigman Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Super Rare M.U.S.C.L.E Can V.2 from Nama-Niku x Muscle Things…
As we prepare for the launch of our exclusive Super Rare M.U.S.C.L.E Can colourway, we bring you the first shots of its latest incarnation, Version 2! Created by Nama-Niku and Muscle Things, the newly revised design features a whole host of new non-poster figures (from our count, there appears to be 8 crammed in thisContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Super Rare M.U.S.C.L.E Can V.2 from Nama-Niku x Muscle Things…”
MAN-E-UPDATE// ‘Ed Skworm vs. Min-E-Face “Noir” production shot…
As we loom ever closer to the release of our first M.U.S.C.L.E custom bootleg 2 pack, ‘Ed Skworm vs. Min-E-Face, we’ve decided to share with you the first production shot (with sprues still attached!) of the super-rare “Noir” edition that we will be offering up to our readers a week before the figures’ official release.Continue reading “MAN-E-UPDATE// ‘Ed Skworm vs. Min-E-Face “Noir” production shot…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The visible skeleton Stormtrooper LEGO bootleg from 2bitHACK…
Sitting alongside the recently revealed “Smiley Copper” action figure (check it out here), 2bitHACK has been hard at work on yet another project, the as yet untitled “visible skeleton LEGO Stormtrooper” bootleg! Revealing an initial kit-bash test pull last week featuring a de-armed, mini-legged LEGO Stormtrooper with the strap-line “Test pull… The nontest pulls will beContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The visible skeleton Stormtrooper LEGO bootleg from 2bitHACK…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Meatgrinder vs. Half Baked Ham Namakeshi custom bootlegs…
[photos/info- University of M.U.S.C.L.E] As mentioned earlier in the week, we still weren’t sure as to whether Meatgrinder’s sparring buddy, Half Baked Ham, would be making it into our first batch of Nama-Niku x Eric Nilla Namakeshi exclusives… well today we can reveal that our meaty friend has made the cut! To be released alongsideContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Meatgrinder vs. Half Baked Ham Namakeshi custom bootlegs…”
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