Hot off the heels of My Royal Ego‘s ‘Vader on Board‘ release last month, Abell Octovan has once again parodied the Dark Sith Lord in his latest resin drop, ‘Vader on Vacation’. Coming once again in a strictly limited edition of 2, the black and gold 8″ figure replaces sneakers and skate deck with moreContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// “Vader on Vacation” resin figure from My Royal Ego…”
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MAN-E-NEWS// Jon Paul Kaiser x Toy2R x Yoyamart Star Wars project teased…
Jon Paul Kaiser has just revealed a tentative image from his latest project, a collaboration with Toy2R and Yoyamart. With just an image of the Death Star to go on, we can only begin to speculate what this is going to entail- judging by the lack of an official Star Wars or Lucas Film presence,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Jon Paul Kaiser x Toy2R x Yoyamart Star Wars project teased…”
MAN-E-NEWS// UME Toys’ Bassett D Kay custom sculpture for the Candy-Coated Custom Show…
Richard Page of UME Toys is proud to reveal the return of Bassett D Kay, now more tooth-rotingly grotesque than ever! Standing at around 5″ tall, the nightmarish ode to Bertie Bassett (mascot of the British sweets, Bassett’s Liquorice Allsorts) was created for Tenacious Toys‘ first ever exhibition, The Candy-Coated Custom Show. To be held atContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// UME Toys’ Bassett D Kay custom sculpture for the Candy-Coated Custom Show…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Zukie and Munko customs from Alison Perez…
Set to drop alongside the So Hungry! Zukies and Tiny Zukie World later this week comes the latest custom series from Alison Perez, Zukie & MUNKO. Created using a mixture of David Choe’s DIY MUNKO platform and Sculpey, the adorable trio have been airbrushed and hand painted to perfection. Limited to an edition of justContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Zukie and Munko customs from Alison Perez…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The new Gundam Graff Bomber custom from Hoakser…
UK based graffiti artist and toy customiser Hoakser is proud to present the latest addition to the Gundam Graff Bomber family. As with recent Dominant Species custom, Leatherback, Hoakser has really taken this piece to another level, featuring an authentic rust paint job, the trademark cap head, and a beautifully finished war torn base. StandingContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The new Gundam Graff Bomber custom from Hoakser…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The new 7″ Munny World and 20″ Mega Munnys from Kidrobot…
Kidrobot has just revealed their latest series that will please the custom community the world over, the 7″ Munny World series! Munny, Raffy, Foomi and Trikky will all be available in their much requested new size from April 12th at your local Kidrobot retailer. Coming packaged in a closed box with one mystery accessory, practice sticker,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The new 7″ Munny World and 20″ Mega Munnys from Kidrobot…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Askew Rangers: Buggz The Toxic Bunny by Josh Mayhem
Josh Mayhem is proud to reveal the latest addition to the ever growing Askew Rangers series, Buggz the Toxic Bunny. Standing at a whopping 15″ tall, the stunning one-off piece was painstakingly created through a mixture of original sculpture, kit-bashing and toy customisation. Replete with the Askew Rangers’ trademark overwhelming array of weaponry and accessories,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Askew Rangers: Buggz The Toxic Bunny by Josh Mayhem”
MAN-E-NEWS// Robobunzilla And The Atomic Carrot by Plaseebo for the Bellicosity Show…
Bob Conge aka Plaseebo shares with us his entry for the upcoming Bellicosity Show at TAG next Friday (March 23rd), entitled “Robobunzilla And The Atomic Carrot”. Featuring the freaked-out character design and sculpting style we’ve come to expect from the legendary artist, Plaseebo’s Robobunzilla takes Nathan Hamill’s cute looking figure into the creepy realms ofContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Robobunzilla And The Atomic Carrot by Plaseebo for the Bellicosity Show…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Motorbot’s ‘Quarter Eater’ resin figure for Vinyl Thoughts 2…
Featured here a few times in various forms of development, Motorbot‘s ‘That Thing Ate My Quarter’ has been revealed in its final form replete with a snappy new name, the ‘Quarter Eater’. Available in an exclusive GID colourway at the opening of the Vinyl Thoughts 2 custom art show tonight (Thursday, March 15th 7:00-11:00pm), the beautifullyContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Motorbot’s ‘Quarter Eater’ resin figure for Vinyl Thoughts 2…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Cyborg Space Barbarian ‘Hallogrim’ from Galaxxor creator Ben Spencer…
Following the divulge of Drowlok and Wardraak last week, Galaxxor creator Ben Spencer has revealed the third figure in the Cyborg Space Barbarian series as Hallogrim. Consisting of an expertly painted vintage MOTU body, with a helmet sculpted by Ben and produced in resin by Marty “The Godbeast” Hansen, Hallogrim, Wardraak and Drowlok will be making their debut alongside anotherContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Cyborg Space Barbarian ‘Hallogrim’ from Galaxxor creator Ben Spencer…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Greater Tropical Night Gamer from Plasebo x Leecifer…
Bob Conge aka Plaseebo is proud to present his latest “In Cahoots” collaboration with Lee “Leecifer” Gajda, The Greater Tropical Night Gamer. Following in the footsteps of Nervis Wrek, Daniel Goffin, Tod Robertson and JAY222, Leecifer has put his spin on the popular Night Gamer figure, featuring the trademark use of vivid colours and meticulousContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Greater Tropical Night Gamer from Plasebo x Leecifer…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Cyborg Space Barbarian Wardraak from Galaxxor creator Ben Spencer…
Following the divulge of Drowlok earlier this week, Galaxxor creator Ben Spencer has revealed the second figure in the Cyborg Space Barbarian series to be the mighty Wardraak. Consisting of an expertly painted vintage MOTU body, with horned helmet sculpted by Ben and produced in resin by Marty “The Godbeast” Hansen, Wardraak and Drowlok will beContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Cyborg Space Barbarian Wardraak from Galaxxor creator Ben Spencer…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Chelly Chainsaw x Zora Wondercon 2012 ‘Kage’ edition from ESC Toy x Frombies…
Announced a couple of weeks back, the much anticipated ESC Toy/Frombie collaboration has finally been revealed as the Chainsaw Chelly x Zora mash-up figure. Debuting at this year’s Wondercon (Frombie booth #285) in a pink and black ‘Kage’ colourway, the hand cast and painted resin figure will be limited to 12 pieces. Priced at just $150Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Chelly Chainsaw x Zora Wondercon 2012 ‘Kage’ edition from ESC Toy x Frombies…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Dominant Species Part 5: Leather Back custom from Hoakser…
The first of 3 new additions to the Dominant Species series, Leather Back is the latest custom from UK based graffiti artist, Hoakser. Towering above Jack, Why Front, Polkadot and Unknown, Leather Back was originally an Incredible Hulk figure, that with hours of burning, sculpting, spraying, and brushing has become one of Hoakser’s strongest customsContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Dominant Species Part 5: Leather Back custom from Hoakser…”
MAN-E-NEWS// We Become Monsters’ Swamp Ghoul Mickey custom for the Play Imaginative x Disney show…
Christopher Moore aka We Become Monsters has just sent over pics of his submission for the Play Imaginative x Disney Custom “Mickey” Show, entitled Swamp Ghoul Mickey. Flexing his renowned sculpting muscle, WBM has used a mixture of acrylic, resin, and epoxy to create one of the most imaginative entries yet. Painted in the lime green/fleshContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// We Become Monsters’ Swamp Ghoul Mickey custom for the Play Imaginative x Disney show…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Flying Fortress Vs. You ‘Trooper’ resin figures…
Following the recent release of the ‘Charged’ polygon variant of Vs. You‘s trademark boxing glove figure, the team have just revealed their first collaboration with Flying Fortress– the Trooper. Based on the EVO design of Vs. You’s past series, the figure has gained in size, been cleaned up, and painted in the standard Teddy TroopContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Flying Fortress Vs. You ‘Trooper’ resin figures…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Feelings’ plush toys from Taylored Curiosites…
Through the wonders of Twitter yesterday, we became acquainted with the enchanting world of Taylored Curiosities, an aromatherapy plush and designer toy company based in Plymouth, UK. Created by Penny Taylor of Tiny Oyster Designs, Taylored Curiosities have produced several therapeutic plush toys under the ‘Feelings’ banner, with recent additions coming in the form of theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Feelings’ plush toys from Taylored Curiosites…”
MAN-E-NEWS// ‘Lambert’ custom Kracka from UME Toys…
“Lambert loves his match – don’t try and take it off him or he’ll kick off metal dragon hidden fire style.” Rich over at UME Toys has sent us some pics of his latest custom pieces, the first coming in the form of ‘Lambert’ the clockwork dragon. Painted in an expertly weathered bronze colour scheme,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// ‘Lambert’ custom Kracka from UME Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Not So Glorious Soaring Hatchet Munk 8″ Dunny from Huck Gee…
Huck Gee has raised the bar once again with the reveal of his latest 8″ Dunny custom, the Not So Glorious Soaring Hatchet Munk. Coming decked out with Gee’s trademark better-than-production quality Japanese garb, bronze-infused stainless steel hatchets, and laser etched box, the custom Dunny has been limited to an edition of 10. Each figureContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Not So Glorious Soaring Hatchet Munk 8″ Dunny from Huck Gee…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Jelly Empire Zombies from Selena Briggs…
Ruler of the Jelly Empire, Selena Briggs, has just revealed the latest batch of Jelly Zombies, which are poised to drop exclusively on the Jelly Empire store on Wednesday, March 7th at 3pm EST. Limited to an edition of just 3, each hand cast, painted, and customised resin Jellybot comes with its own unique accessory-Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Jelly Empire Zombies from Selena Briggs…”
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