Originally previewed early last week, Retroband‘s latest Creep Show inspired figure, Father, is finally available in-store! Taken from the cult film’s opening story “Father’s Day”, the misery undead patriarch Nathan Grantham has been kit-bashed and resculpted from a number of different vintage 3.75″ action figures, coming complete with an awesome decaying paint job and decapitatedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Father’ Creep Show custom bootlegs from Retroband…”
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MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Father’ Creep Show custom bootlegs from Retroband…
Hot off the heels of the recent Jordy release, Retroband is proud to present the latest Creep Show character to get the custom bootleg treatment… Nathan Grantham, the miserly old (undead) patriarch from the film’s opening story, Father’s Day! Taking the same approach as with Jordy, Retroband has kit-bashed ‘Father’ from a variety of differentContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Father’ Creep Show custom bootlegs from Retroband…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Healeymade’s new Muscle/Mask test shots revealed…
Fresh from the success of the recent Heisenberg release, Healeymade comes with 2 all-new M.U.S.C.L.E/M.A.S.K custom bootlegs… Originally teased way back in May, the Claw custom, featuring a certain Venom bikers head, is now joined by another ingenious piece- featuring an unidentified helmet and an extra pair of grafted arms on M.U.S.C.L.E’s Neptune King body!Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Healeymade’s new Muscle/Mask test shots revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// New Battling Bastard “Mixtape” from Scraped Resin…
Robert Roudriguez over at Scraped Resin kindly shares details on the latest addition to the ever growing Battling Bastards line, lucha DJ, Mixtape! Once again kit-bashed from a mix of vintage action figures and Mexican luchador toys, the first edition has been limited to 10 figures, each coming hand cast and painted in 1 ofContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// New Battling Bastard “Mixtape” from Scraped Resin…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Brute Squad and Chibi Manzilla Namakeshi revealed…
After an agonising wait since we first revealed The Brute Squad back in June, Nama Niku‘s ingenious kinkeshi kit-bash is finally seeing the light of day courtesy of Eric Nilla! The latest mutant to join the ever growing Namakeshi family, the 2 headed beast is due to be released alongside an even more tantalising prospect…Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Brute Squad and Chibi Manzilla Namakeshi revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Jordy “Variant” Creep Show figure from Retroband…
With their latest Creep Show inspired figure, Jordy Verrill, going on to sell out in a matter of minutes last week, Retroband has wasted no time in preparing a follow-up! Again based on the iconic “Weeds” story (more commonly known as The Lonesome Death of Jordy Verrill), the custom bootleg this time around depicts Jordy in theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Jordy “Variant” Creep Show figure from Retroband…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “I Am Danger” Heisenberg custom bootleg mini figure from Healeymade…
Previewed here a couple of months back, Healeymade‘s ingenious Heisenberg M.U.S.C.L.E custom is finally seeing the light of day later this week! Kit-bashed and resculpted from the popular rock man figure, Iwao, the Breaking Bad inspired piece features the iconic pork pie hat, shades and goatee of the cult series’ Walter White. Cast in a clearContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “I Am Danger” Heisenberg custom bootleg mini figure from Healeymade…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Jordy” Creep Show figure from Retroband…
Hot off the heals of last month’s Killer Roach re-release, Retroband comes with his latest Creep Show inspired piece… the doomed Jordy Verrill! Taken from one of Creep Show’s most iconic stories, “Weeds” (more commonly known as The Lonesome Death of Jordy Verrill), the release will mark the appearance of Retroband’s first custom bootleg figure, which,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Jordy” Creep Show figure from Retroband…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The DKE SDCC exclusive Mansons of the Universe from Skinner…
Previewed here a couple of weeks back, Skinner‘s latest foray into the world of custom bootlegs, the Mansons of the Universe, has finally been revealed in full! Unlike previously thought, each of the edition of 50 figures has been created using actual vintage 5.5″ toys instead of resin castings- resulting in the diverse range ofContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The DKE SDCC exclusive Mansons of the Universe from Skinner…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The DKE SDCC exclusive Phantom Starkiller from Killerbootlegs…
Originally released a little while back in a ‘Smoked Out’ colourway to huge fanfare, Killer Bootlegs has confirmed that the Phantom Starkiller will be making an appearance at SDCC this month… as a fully painted DKE exclusive! Joined by a full-colour double sided backer printed by Sidekick Labs with artwork from Luke Yates, the amazingContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The DKE SDCC exclusive Phantom Starkiller from Killerbootlegs…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘White’ 3rd Anniversary Grhouls from Healeymade…
Having spawned numerous one-off pieces, limited painted runs and even a full-sized sofubi in the form of the Cave Guard, Healeymade celebrates 3 years of the Ghroul custom bootleg with the reveal of the ‘White’ anniversary exclusive! Cast in a stunning pure white unpainted resin (this is NOT a DIY blank guys!), the 3.75″ mash-upContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘White’ 3rd Anniversary Grhouls from Healeymade…”
MAN-E-NEWS// New Surgeon and Dungeon Treader custom bootlegs from Green Plastic Tunnels…
Fresh from the recent collaboration with Mark Ultra, Andrew Geddes aka Green Plastic Tunnels kindly shares details of his latest pair of custom bootlegs… the Surgeon and Dungeon Treader! Originally released as a Novelty Haus exclusive back in April, the Tron booted Surgeon has been cast up in a multitude of contrasting primary coloured resinsContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// New Surgeon and Dungeon Treader custom bootlegs from Green Plastic Tunnels…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Skinner’s Mansons of the Universe: Charlor Rises custom bootleg for SDCC ’13…
Having previously worked with the likes of ManOrMonster? Studios and Galaxxor on a number of neo-vintage figure releases, the legendary Skinner finally throws his hat into the ring with his first ever custom bootleg release… Mansons of the Universe: Charlor Rises! Based on the infamous criminal Charles Manson, the hilarious figure has been kit-bashed fromContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Skinner’s Mansons of the Universe: Charlor Rises custom bootleg for SDCC ’13…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Nuclear Summer Dave 2013 from The Mark Ultra x Novelty Haus…
“Summer 2013: Dave has again successfully phased through the ether into the 3rd dimension. This time Dave didn’t make it unscathed! Upon viewing his photoluminescence, you will see one extraordinary effect of inter-dimensional travel. This incarnation of Dave collects light radiation and emits photons! Once he is charged, he will cast photons into your eyesContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Nuclear Summer Dave 2013 from The Mark Ultra x Novelty Haus…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Pro Wrestling’s ‘The Amazon’ custom resin bootleg from HamFX…
As massive fans of iconic NES game Pro Wrestling back in the 80’s, the latest figure from HamFX has got to be our favourite yet… a custom bootleg rendition of our favourite character, The Amazon! Kit-bashed from an undisclosed vintage action figure with newly sculpted boots, shorts and head, this “Second Round” edition has beenContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Pro Wrestling’s ‘The Amazon’ custom resin bootleg from HamFX…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Thunder Puss 65: Mace of Fur-y Edition from DuBose Art and Design…
With the success of Driggs and Eyebot firmly under their belt, DuBose Art & Design are proud to present their latest custom bootleg release, Thunder Puss 65: Mace of Fur-y Edition! Kit-bashed and resculpted from a variety of different action figures, the ferocious feline stands at around 3.75″ tall with a 5″ long curled tail. Packaged withContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Thunder Puss 65: Mace of Fur-y Edition from DuBose Art and Design…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Heisenberg’ custom bootleg M.U.S.C.L.E from Healeymade…
Hot off the heals of the MUSCLE/MASK Snigator Claw posted here last week, Healeymade comes with yet another custom bootleg M.U.S.C.L.E, the ingenius Heisenberg! Kit-bashed and resculpted from the popular rock man figure, Iwao, the Breaking Bad inspired piece features the iconic pork pie hat, shades and goatee of the cult series’ Walter White. ToContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Heisenberg’ custom bootleg M.U.S.C.L.E from Healeymade…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘MUSCLE/MASK’ Snigator Claw custom bootleg from Healeymade…
It’s been a while since we’ve seen any new M.U.S.C.L.E customs from the Healeymade camp, so it came with great pleasure this week to find that the artist has just tackled none other than fan favourite, the Snigator Claw! Posted on Instagram at the beginning of the week with the tag ‘MUSCLE/MASK’, we can onlyContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘MUSCLE/MASK’ Snigator Claw custom bootleg from Healeymade…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Broken Pigeon’s ‘Death Vader’ custom bootleg for DeKorner…
DeKorner continue their series of collaborations with up and coming bootleg artist Broken Pigeon as they reveal their latest exclusive release, the grim lord ‘Death Vader’! Standing at around 3″ tall, the kit-bashed figure has been hand cast by BP in a gorgeous yellow/black marbled resin. Limited to 20 pieces, 5 of which come withContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Broken Pigeon’s ‘Death Vader’ custom bootleg for DeKorner…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Healeymade ‘Venom Ashuraman’ custom from Small Angry Monster…
Lauded mini figure customiser Adam Pratt aka Small Angry Monster has finally worked his magic on one of Healeymade’s resins, the incredible ‘Venom Ashuraman’ M.A.S.K x M.U.S.C.L.E mash-up! Painted in a Buff-Monster inspired mix of pink and grey with gold detailing, the exquisitely detailed figure has been given a number of washes and highlights toContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Healeymade ‘Venom Ashuraman’ custom from Small Angry Monster…”
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