MAN-E-NEWS// Plaseebo’s “Toxic Candy” Vertebrata for the TAG’s 5th Anniversary Show…

Bob Conge aka Plaseebo kindly shares his contribution for Toy Art Gallery‘s upcoming 5th Anniversary Show, the “Toxic Candy” Vertebrata! One of many artists taking on the TAG-produced, BLObPUS x Paul Kaiju figure, the 9″ piece has been produced in a crystal clear soft vinyl, coming with both internal and external sprays and hand paintedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Plaseebo’s “Toxic Candy” Vertebrata for the TAG’s 5th Anniversary Show…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Rampage Toys’ NYCC ’14 line-up announced…

Having teased an NYCC exclusive Yusei Majin right here last week, Jon Malmstedt over at Rampage Toys has just announced his line-up for the con in full! Teaming up with our very own Tru:Tek in a joint booth as part of the Tenacious Toys collective (booth #208), Jon will be offering up a number ofContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Rampage Toys’ NYCC ’14 line-up announced…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Cannibal Fuckface” custom 5.5″ action figure from Kalaka Toys…

With Johnny Ryan’s Prison Pit finally getting its own official Instagram account (here) earlier this week, mad bootleg scientist Matias over at Kalaka Toys has decided to honour the occasion with a custom of the graphic novel-turned-cartoon’s lead protagonist, Cannibal Fuckface! Utilising a classic 5.5″ MOTU-style action figure as a base, the artist has painted the buckContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Cannibal Fuckface” custom 5.5″ action figure from Kalaka Toys…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Awesome Toys’ Super Robot FAKE BARON “2nd Edition” available now…

Originally teased here last month, Awesome Toys‘ FAKE BARON “2nd Edition” is now up for grabs! Standing at around 9″ tall and coming with 5 points of articulation, the officially licensed Red Baron pachi (bootleg) has been produced in the same bright red sofubi as before, this time around coming with a rather more vivid choiceContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Awesome Toys’ Super Robot FAKE BARON “2nd Edition” available now…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Rampage Toys’ NYCC exclusive Yusei Majin kaiju teased…

Teaming up with our very own Tru:Tek and The Disarticulators for NYCC this year, Jon Malmstedt over at Rampage Toys has just teased the first figure he’ll be bringing along to the joint booth next month… an all-new custom Yusei Majin! Whilst we’re still awaiting a full reveal, the figure – identified by it’s instantlyContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Rampage Toys’ NYCC exclusive Yusei Majin kaiju teased…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “DINORAMA” Cyclops Dino custom run from Hello Pike x Rampage Toys…

Kaiju customiser Hello Pike has teamed up with Rampage Toys for a special “DINORAMA” run of Cyclops Dino sofubi! Whilst we’re still waiting to see exactly what it will entail, we can assume from the teasers pictured above that the release will feature a number of one-off customs from the artist utilising all 3 Dino designs, with eachContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “DINORAMA” Cyclops Dino custom run from Hello Pike x Rampage Toys…”

MAN-E-NEWS// New one-off customs from Gorgoloid…

Continuing his recent onslaught of one-off custom releases, Barry Allen over at Gorgoloid is proud to reveal another 4 figures that’ll be touching down in his store today (8/29) at 6pm PST! Featuring an all-new take on Yamomark’s Bazooka for $130, plus another 2 Micro Eyezon at $32 each, our personal favourite has got toContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// New one-off customs from Gorgoloid…”

MAN-E-NEWS// One-off custom Anticristo 666 sofubi from BLObPUS…

BLObPUS has teamed up with Frank Mysterio for his latest round of lottery sales, taking on the Mexican toy artist’s popular Anticristo 666 sofubi with a batch of 6 one-off customs! Produced in what appears to be a mix of both blue and standard GID soft vinyl, the 7″ figures have each been treated toContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// One-off custom Anticristo 666 sofubi from BLObPUS…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The custom Madball of Death from Joe Whiteford…

One of the hottest customisers in the scene right now, Joe Whiteford has just revealed yet another masterpiece now winging it’s way to a very lucky private collector- a hand painted version of The Disarticulators‘ Madball of Death! Designed/sculpted by Zectron and produced by our very own Tru:Tek, the split-design 2″ rubber ball has been treated toContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The custom Madball of Death from Joe Whiteford…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “DarthWok” custom resin figure from UME Toys…

“The ability to destroy a planet is insignificant next to the power of this Geekwok!” Say hello to DarthWok- the cute but oh so evil cousin of UME Toys‘ ever popular GeekWok! Based on the original 3.5″ tall resin figure, this little guy sports a custom sculpted belt and chest plate, light sabre accessory, plusContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “DarthWok” custom resin figure from UME Toys…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Blurble x Evil Dave “Kid Toxic” sofubi micro-run revealed…

Celebrating his Kid Toxic figure’s recent transition from resin to sofubi, Blurble has just revealed that he will be teaming up with tattoo artist-come-toy customiser Evil Dave for a special micro run! Designed by Blurble, digitally sculpted by iamscumbag and produced by Lulubell Toys in Japan using the finest soft vinyl, the 6″ tall figuresContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Blurble x Evil Dave “Kid Toxic” sofubi micro-run revealed…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Sucklord’s “Produce of the Universe” food toy mash-ups…

Celebrating the opening of the SUCKHOLE 3 studio over in New York, The Super Sucklord has decided to offer up something a little special for all those unable to attend the new space’s first open-studio event this weekend… the “Produce of the Universe” food toy mash-ups! Originally planned for release at the last SUCKHOLE, these (non-edible!) one-off,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Sucklord’s “Produce of the Universe” food toy mash-ups…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Awesome Toys’ Super Robot FAKE BARON “2nd Edition” revealed…

Recently spotted in August’s issue of Hyper Hobby, Awesome Toy‘s FAKE BARON is set to receive it’s second official colourway later this month! Standing at around 9″ tall and coming with 5 points of articulation, the officially licensed Red Baron pachi (bootleg) has been produced in the same bright red sofubi as before, this timeContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Awesome Toys’ Super Robot FAKE BARON “2nd Edition” revealed…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Minion Tank” custom mash-up from Plaseebo…

Bob Conge aka Plaseebo has just revealed the latest custom toy to touch down in his store, the adorable Minion Tank! A one of a kind custom mash-up of Max Toy Co‘s soft vinyl Kaiju Tank and a Despicable Me “Phil” Minion figure, the 4.5″ tall piece has been hand sprayed by the artist in a dark teal withContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Minion Tank” custom mash-up from Plaseebo…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Custom L.U.C.H.A resin mini figures from Topheroy x MannyX…

Fresh from his first L.U.C.H.A release just a couple of weeks back (check them out here), artist MannyX has just revealed that he’s teamed up with fellow customiser Topheroy for a special run of painted one-offs! Featuring all 4 of the original M.U.S.C.L.E custom bootlegs alongside a whole host of other kit-bashed and re-sculpted minis, the figuresContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Custom L.U.C.H.A resin mini figures from Topheroy x MannyX…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Dead Ben Rises” custom run from Dead Presidents…

Dead Presidents are proud to reveal that a fresh batch of Dead Ben customs have just been unleashed on the Monster Kolor store! Designed and sculpted by Plaseebo and rotocast in resin by True Cast Studio, the run of 4 one-off creations have been treated to multiple Monster Kolor sprays and hand painted detailing from DP,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Dead Ben Rises” custom run from Dead Presidents…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Bruised” and “Five Flavor” Mini Cheestroyer sofubi from Bad Teeth Comics…

Following the massive custom release last week courtesy of sculptors Double Haunt, the guys over at Bad Teeth Comics are proud to reveal that 2 all-new Mini Cheestroyer editions have just touched down in-store! Cast in a pink soft vinyl, the rather aptly titled “Bruised” has been treated to camo-style sprays and hand painted detailing inContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Bruised” and “Five Flavor” Mini Cheestroyer sofubi from Bad Teeth Comics…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Refreshment Toy x Uamou’s “Sugar Rush” online sale…

With Refreshment Toy‘s MANY EYES EXPOSITION concluding at the Uamou Studio today (07/29), the guys are proud to announce that the remaining figures held back for overseas customers are now online as part of the RT “Sugar Rush” sale! Featuring a total of 6 different Many Eyes Cat sets (including Mini Boo omake) customised by Uamou’s Ayako Takagi for just 4500yenContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Refreshment Toy x Uamou’s “Sugar Rush” online sale…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Double Haunt’s custom Mini Cheestroyer release…

The sculptors behind Bad Teeth Comic‘s popular Mini Cheestoryer figure, Australian duo Double Haunt have finally been given a chance to let loose on the 5″ sofubi- the results of which can be found in their online store right now! Featuring a huge selection of customs using the “Crystal Clear” colourway, these have been joined byContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Double Haunt’s custom Mini Cheestroyer release…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Paul Kaiju at the Gargamel SDCC 14 booth…

As if the huge Fistful of Dominoes event at Gunnzo this Saturday wasn’t enough, Paul Kaiju has just revealed that he will also be making an appearance at Gargamel’s SDCC booth (#5144) the same day armed with a whole host of exclusives! On hand at the booth from 1pm, Paul will be debuting the latest incarnation ofContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Paul Kaiju at the Gargamel SDCC 14 booth…”