The eternally busy Huck Gee has just put the finishing touches to yet another custom project, this time in the form of the 8″ Kitsune Dunny. Limited to a run of ten, each figure has been signed, numbered and comes with all shown accessories. Priced at $750 each, anyone interested should e-mail Huck directly at sales@huckgee.com toContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Kitsune custom 8″ Dunny from Huck Gee…”
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MAN-E-NEWS// Love Pink & Spike Mini Qees from Toy2R…
Recently revealed on Toy2R’s Facebook page comes the third addition to the Love Bear Mini Qee series, Love Pink. Releasing in time for Valentines day, the 5″ fluffy vinyl bear is set to retail at $28, with reservations being taken at the Toy2R store now. No news as to edition size, so be sure toContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Love Pink & Spike Mini Qees from Toy2R…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Tea Pod custom Lunartik Mini Tea from DMS…
Straight out of the fictional land of Planet 44 comes the latest custom series from DMS– the ‘Lunartik Mini’ Tea Pod. Taking his signature Star Wars infused design to the next level, the Landspeeder inspired vehicle is the first of 4 ‘pod’ systems for land, air, space & sea. Limited to an edition of 15, eachContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Tea Pod custom Lunartik Mini Tea from DMS…”
The Dominant Species: Polkadot custom toy from Hoakser…
Ok, one last post whilst we gear up for the switch on Monday! Polkadot is the latest custom graffiti figure to drop from UK artist Hoakser’s Dominant Species range (originally posted here). Joining both Union Jack and Why Not? into the fray, the heavily customised wrestling figure stands at around 16cm tall, coming with aContinue reading “The Dominant Species: Polkadot custom toy from Hoakser…”
MAJOR SITE ANNOUNCEMENT: Change-over to MAN-E-TOYS.com next Monday (30.01.12)…
We mentioned a couple of weeks back that we’ve been planning some major changes to the site since our shift in focus towards the art toy scene, and today we can finally reveal what those are going to be… First off, the name change. As from Monday (January 30th) the Tru:Teknology Files will be knownContinue reading “MAJOR SITE ANNOUNCEMENT: Change-over to MAN-E-TOYS.com next Monday (30.01.12)…”
Update// This week’s releases from Rampage Toys…
Today we bring you a few more details and near complete pics of the latest collaboration with Rampage Toys and Splurrt, the Cadaver kid. Limited to an edition of 10, the pink, yellow, white, and silver hand sprayed vinyl toys will be available exclusively through Rampage Toys’ Big Cartel here on Friday morning (January 27th,Continue reading “Update// This week’s releases from Rampage Toys…”
‘Strength’ custom resin Tuttz from Emily Bee…
Following her recent ‘Destroy’ custom Pharoah Hound (featured here last week), Emily Bee has just revealed photos of her latest custom project, the ‘Strength’ Tuttz (sculpted and cast by Eric of Argonaut Resins). The fourth in her series of Tuttz figures (see the rest of them here), ‘Strength’ will be available for purchase on Wednesday, January 25th 3pmContinue reading “‘Strength’ custom resin Tuttz from Emily Bee…”
Exclusive// Interview with toy designer/creator Tesselate…
One of the UK art toy scene’s longest standing contributors, Tesselate’s beautifully minimal approach to design has cemented him as one of the most unique artists in the industry. Originally entering the ring as a customiser almost a decade ago, Tesselate has since gone on to produce several lines of hand made toys including the KeyeyesContinue reading “Exclusive// Interview with toy designer/creator Tesselate…”
Update// The Dominant Species from Hoakser…
Revealed in the Tru:Teknology Files a couple of weeks back, Hoaker’s Dominant Species custom wrestler figures are now available to purchase through his store here. Both standing at around 16cm tall, “Jack” and “Why Front?” come with 9 points of articulation for your posing pleasure… Priced at £69.99 and £64.99 respectively, each figure comes withContinue reading “Update// The Dominant Species from Hoakser…”
The Cadaver Kid vinyl toy from Rampage Toys x Splurrt…
Revealed through Jon Malmstedt’s twitter feed yesterday, Rampage Toys are gearing up for another Friday drop this week in the form of Splurrt collaboration, the Cadaver Kids. Coming hand cast and sprayed by Jon, the figures have been limited to an edition of only 10- so be sure to hover around the Rampage store thisContinue reading “The Cadaver Kid vinyl toy from Rampage Toys x Splurrt…”
THUG/SH Stormhammer vinyl toy from Unison Lab…
Chillean designer toy house Unison Lab has just revealed details of the second release in their THUG series, the THUG/SH Stormhammer “vehicle of extreme conflict”. Designed to be riden by Unison Lab’s THUG-GY 01 figure (available seperately), the 8″ tall figure has two points of articulation, comes with detachable drill, hammer, and robot hands, andContinue reading “THUG/SH Stormhammer vinyl toy from Unison Lab…”
UPDATE// The Glyos “Buildstation” style vinyl Blocks from Onell Design…
Featured here in the Tru:Teknology Files a couple of weeks back, the Glyos Block finally went on sale through Onell Design’s store on Friday (January 20th), selling out within a matter of minutes. In our last post we found it hard to explain the overwhelming potential that these seemingly simple vinyl blocks had for customisation,Continue reading “UPDATE// The Glyos “Buildstation” style vinyl Blocks from Onell Design…”
Custom Gold Unchartered Drake vinyl toy from ESCToy…
Just revealed by the guys over at ESCToy, the latest incarnation of their Unchartered Drake figure is set to drop next week on the ESCToy store here. Coming in a super limited custom gold paint job, the 7.5″ tall vinyl figure’s price point and edition size are still to be confirmed. Keep an eye onContinue reading “Custom Gold Unchartered Drake vinyl toy from ESCToy…”
T.M.N.T Walkabout custom from Adam Pratt…
Art toy designer/customiser Adam Pratt has just revealed to us his latest custom project, in the form of vintage T.M.N.T action figure, Walkabout. The first in a series of around 10 planned T.M.N.T customs (a selection of which should be available at this years Toy Street trade show), Walkabout is currently available to purchase forContinue reading “T.M.N.T Walkabout custom from Adam Pratt…”
Custom hand made Baby Zukies from Alison Perez…
Hot off the heals of her recent “Mini Candii Krun-churz” custom release (pictured at the bottom of the post), Alison Perez has just revealed the latest toys based on her signature character, the Zukie. Made from a mixture of sculpey, real egg shells, and modelling grass, Baby Zukie has been limited to only three figures,Continue reading “Custom hand made Baby Zukies from Alison Perez…”
“Destroy” custom resin Pharaoh Hound from Emily Bee…
The latest custom from artist Emily Bee comes in the form of the “Destroy” resin ‘Pharoah Hound’ by Argonaut Plastics. Entirely painted by hand, the 8″ figure will be available to purchase from Thursday, January 19th at 3pm EST on Emily’s store for $190. Destroy‘s red heart beats full + strong regardless of the bloody remnantsContinue reading ““Destroy” custom resin Pharaoh Hound from Emily Bee…”
Marka27’s Black Buddha Minigod @ “Neo Indigenous” TT-Underground…
Hot off the heels of the Neo Indigenous solo art show (opening last Thursday, January 12th), Marka27 is gearing up for the release of his latest toy, the Black Buddha Minigod. Dropping at the TT Underground Gallery (home of Neo Indigenous) on Saturday (January 21st), the 5.5″ Toy Tokyo exclusive Minigod has been limited to 100Continue reading “Marka27’s Black Buddha Minigod @ “Neo Indigenous” TT-Underground…”
UPDATED// W.I.P Keyth resin toy from Tesselate…
Hot off of the back of his first toy release of 2012 (the latest batch of Keyeyes Yo, pictured below), UK based artist Tesselate has just revealed some work-in-progress shots of his latest resin creation, entitled Keyth. Expanding on his signature keyboard theme, Tesselate is currently in the process of refining the sculpt, so information onContinue reading “UPDATED// W.I.P Keyth resin toy from Tesselate…”
New Glyos “Buildstation” style vinyl Blocks from Onell Design…
Widely recognised as the most versatile platform for art toy customisation, the extensive Glyos universe from Onell Designs is gearing up for its latest addition, the “Buildstation” inspired vinyl Block. Seemingly mundane to anyone outside the custom scene, the Block has been created for a wide variety of applications, including set/prop creation, character modification, andContinue reading “New Glyos “Buildstation” style vinyl Blocks from Onell Design…”
Clear 481 “Anomaly” 6-packs and more from NiStuff…
A close relative of the extensive Glyos System, the 481 Universe from NiStuff is set to receive a new addition this Saturday (January 14th 5pm EST) in the form of the much requested Clear “Anomaly” six pack. Available for $15 per pack, the figures will drop alongside all new companion 2-packs featuring one Glyos custom and aContinue reading “Clear 481 “Anomaly” 6-packs and more from NiStuff…”
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