Still can’t find that elusive Valentines gift for the toy crazed geek you share your bed with at night?! Well look no further, because Maqet are here to save the day! Recently revealed on their site, the Shin and Nao Love Bears stand at around 4″ tall, are cast in Maqet’s Eco-friendly plastin material, andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Shin and Nao Love Bears from Maqet…”
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MAN-E-NEWS// The Ivory Warrior Skullendario Azteca 8″ Dunny from Huck Gee x The Beast Brothers…
Two of the scene’s biggest heavyweights, the mighty Beast Brothers and Huck Gee, have finally revealed their long awaited collaboration, the 8″ Ivory Warrior Skullendario Azteca custom Dunny series. Hand sculpt and painted by the artists themselves, the ultimate Shogun/Aztec mash-ups come signed and numbered, adorned with red Swarovski crystals, a custom flag, and aContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Ivory Warrior Skullendario Azteca 8″ Dunny from Huck Gee x The Beast Brothers…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Valentines Pink Robotones from Cris Rose…
Tonight (February 7th) sees the launch of the second figure in Cris Rose’s Robotone series, with this month’s addition coming in the form of Valentines Pink. Available in either Reynold or Rourke ‘Sprog’ designs, the 3″ hand cast resin robots come bagged and headed. Available from 6pm GMT over at Cris’ store for $25 plusContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Valentines Pink Robotones from Cris Rose…”
MAN-E-REVEAL// The MOTU [ALT] ETERNIA custom series from Adam Pratt x MAN-E-TOYS…
We mentioned at the weekend that we would be announcing a massive new custom project from artist Adam Pratt (featuring a little helping hand from MAN-E-TOYS!), so without further ado, we pass you over to the man himself to explain a little more about what to expect in the coming months. To all you MOTUContinue reading “MAN-E-REVEAL// The MOTU [ALT] ETERNIA custom series from Adam Pratt x MAN-E-TOYS…”
MAN-E-NEWS// ‘Lord On Board’ custom resin figure from Abell Octovan…
‘Lord On Board’ is the latest custom toy creation from Indonesian toy maker, Abell Octovan. Standing at around 8″ tall, the self-made resin figure re-imagines the one and only Dark Lord as a skateboarding punk, replete with golden helmet, sneakers and deck, beautifully off set by solid black low slung shorts and open shirt. UnfortunatelyContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// ‘Lord On Board’ custom resin figure from Abell Octovan…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Plaseebo’s custom Garamon for the Garamaniacal custom show @FOE Gallery…
With the ‘Gagamaniacal’ custom show opening at the FOE Gallery this Friday (February 10th), we decided to take a quick look at Bob Conge’s (aka Plaseebo) contribution, the mighty Garamon and Skulloctopus From Outer Space. Standing at 14″ tall, the glow in the dark vinyl toy comes with internal colour changing LEDs that are controlled viaContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Plaseebo’s custom Garamon for the Garamaniacal custom show @FOE Gallery…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Valentine Zukies from Alison Perez…
With last week’s Autumn Zukies barely having enough time to acclimatise to the harsh temperatures outside, New York based artist Alison Perez has revealed yet another (slightly more seasonal!) one-off toy project, this time in the form of the adorable Valentine Zukies. Limited to an edition of only 2, the Valentine Zukies are available inContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Valentine Zukies from Alison Perez…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Custom Multiskulls from Monsterforge…
After only just surviving the war that was fought on Friday night to secure the last remaining MS artist proofs, Monsterforge is gearing up for yet another OMFG! drop this Monday with the release of 25 custom Multiskulls. Available at 9pm EST (February 6th) from the Monsterforge shop, each figure has been hand painted andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Custom Multiskulls from Monsterforge…”
MAN-E-FEATURE// Exclusive interview with Skin Deep creator, Scott Wilkowski…
(photo taken from Scott’s personal artist proofs) Gaining notoriety for his breathtaking clear skeletal style of (official!) bootlegging, Scott Wilkowski‘s career in art toys has lead numerous successful projects, including the hand sculpt and casted Green Death robot, the Bud and Yoka custom series, Lulubell’s Creature Feature, and most recently, the Skin Deep show. DebutingContinue reading “MAN-E-FEATURE// Exclusive interview with Skin Deep creator, Scott Wilkowski…”
MAN-E-FEATURE// The custom toys of Adam Pratt…
Art toy creator/customiser and close friend of MAN-E-TOYS, Adam Pratt, has been hard at work on countless projects since we last delved into his work, and with a major announcement coming soon (more exclusively at MAN-E-TOYS on Monday!), we thought it was about time to get a recap on some of his latest work… WeContinue reading “MAN-E-FEATURE// The custom toys of Adam Pratt…”
MAN-E-UPDATE// Michael Skattum’s Human Slayer resin toy from Papagrim…
Featured in our toy round-up last week, new images of the upcoming Human Slayer resin figure from Papagrim Toys have surfaced. Based on the 9-Eyed Human Slayer (pictured below) created by illustrator Michael Skattum, the 5″ clear green figure was sculpted and casted by Steve Patt of Papagrim. Now in the final stages of production,Continue reading “MAN-E-UPDATE// Michael Skattum’s Human Slayer resin toy from Papagrim…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Robobees Series 3 from Lunabee x Cris Rose…
Announced by Lunabee yesterday comes the third series of her collaboration with Cris Rose, the Robobees. Hand cast by Rose and painted by Lunabee, the Sprog-like bees are set to drop on the Lunabee shop sometime next week. Featuring six one-off designs, the 3″ resin figures should retail on the Lunabee store for around $80Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Robobees Series 3 from Lunabee x Cris Rose…”
MAN-E-TOYS// Autumn Zukie World from Alison Perez…
Alison Perez brings the world of Zukie to life once more, with her latest mini series, the Autumn Zukie’s. Limited to an edition of 4 (egg shell yellow, orange, yellow, pastel green), each hand sculpted Zookie comes with it’s own 3″x3″x3″ autumnal diorama, safely enclosed in a clear acrylic display box. Priced at $60 eachContinue reading “MAN-E-TOYS// Autumn Zukie World from Alison Perez…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Dominant Species Part4: ‘Unknown’ from Hoakser…
Hot off the heels of last weeks reveal of Polkadot, Hoakser brings the latest addition to the Dominant Species in the form of ‘Unknown”. Differing from his pant wearing sidekicks, the 16cm tall custom wrestling figure has been spared his dignity, sporting a sweet t-shirt and shorts combo instead. Burned, brushed and sprayed to perfection,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Dominant Species Part4: ‘Unknown’ from Hoakser…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Uamou joins the Maqet artist roster…
Revolutionary ‘made-to-order’ toy manufacturer Maqet have just revealed the latest artist to join their extensive roster, in the form of Ayako Takagi of Uamou fame. Her iconic horned devil, the Uamou, is set to get the plastin treatment (a ceramic like Eco friendly material), with the first edition standing at around 4″ tall. No newsContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Uamou joins the Maqet artist roster…”
MAN-E-FEATURE// Exclusive interview with Jon Paul Kaiser…
Regarded as one of the art toy scene’s most talented artists, Jon Paul Kaiser’s distinct black and white aesthetic has lead to huge success in both the custom and production toy communities. With a constant flow of jaw-dropping custom pieces, an extensive collection of Toy2R production figures, and the recently released Fatcap Series 3 Spaceman,Continue reading “MAN-E-FEATURE// Exclusive interview with Jon Paul Kaiser…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Megaman ‘Gutsman’ Galaxxor custom from Ben Spencer…
Created for OhNo!Doom’s forthcoming videogame tribute show, Super Button Mashers, Megaman character ‘Gutsman’ has been given the Monster Hunter Robo treatment from Galaxxor creator, Ben Spencer. No news yet as to wether this stunning piece will be available to purchase, but we’ll keep you informed of any developments in the coming weeks… I was recentlyContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Megaman ‘Gutsman’ Galaxxor custom from Ben Spencer…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Ruckus ‘Edition B’ & Clear Vision Mk1 from Cris Rose…
Showing no signs of letting up this year, Cris Rose presents yet another release for 2012 in the form of Ruckus ‘Edition B’. Hand cast and painted by Cris himself, the latest 5″ Ruckus variant comes signed and numbered, sporting a beautiful pink/purple fade (with a reversed chase), and 3 interchangeable heads. Limited to anContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Ruckus ‘Edition B’ & Clear Vision Mk1 from Cris Rose…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Love Pump custom Dunnys from Motorbot…
Looking for something special for the toy collector in your life this Valentines day? Then head over to the Deadbear Studios store, because the Love Pump Dunny is making a return! Hand cast and painted by Motorbot, the 3″ Dunny custom comes in the original two colourways (black/red) as well as a new addition, clearContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Love Pump custom Dunnys from Motorbot…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Pocket Baseball Boy from Super7…
Spotted during last weekend’s Mummy Boy Mania show, ‘Pocket Baseball Boy’ is the latest Mummy Boy creation from Super7’s Brian Flynn. Standing at around 3″ tall, the vinyl figure is set to drop soon in un-painted form, with more (as yet unconfirmed) colourways to follow. Check our custom round-up this Thursday for a full revealContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Pocket Baseball Boy from Super7…”
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