Just in time for summer, Killer Bootlegs comes with the latest ‘sunburst’ iteration of The Mark Ultra‘s “Dave” custom bootleg! Completely remolded, cast, and airbrushed in brilliantly bright red-yellow Monster Kolor sprays, “Sunburst Dave” is the first colourway in a new collaborative series from the pair. Limited to just 5 pieces, the awesome figure canContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// ‘Sunburst Dave’ from Killer Bootlegs x The Mark Ultra…”
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MAN-E-NEWS// The Darkkklon custom bootleg from Bombermat Toys…
Following a brief hiatus from the art toy scene, Argentinian custom bootleger Matias over at Bombermat Toys is back with his latest release, Planet Nibiru native ‘The Darkkklon’! The first figure to feature in Shit Wars’ ‘Vintage Collection’, the reptilian avenger has been cast in 2 different colourways; the standard ‘Dirty’, and in a nodContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Darkkklon custom bootleg from Bombermat Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Phalanx mini exposition at C2E2 revealed…
With Chicago’s C2E2 opening it’s doors later this week, Ben Spencer over at Nerd City proudly presents the entire Phalanx line-up in full! A mini exposition featuring an incredible collection of neo-vintage 5.5″ action figure customs, bootlegs and original figures, the strictly limited designs will be available to view and purchase from the Nerd CityContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Phalanx mini exposition at C2E2 revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Mark Ultra x H.U.S.T.L.E rubber ‘Intruder-San’ custom bootleg…
Originally released in resin as part of a Novelty Haus exclusive back in January (check it out here), The Mark Ultrahas teamed up with with our very own Tru:Tek for a special ‘H.U.S.T.L.E’ re-release of Intruder-San in keshi-style rubber! Making a brief appearance at ToyCon over the weekend in an exclusive ‘red/gold’ colourway, the GI-Joe inspired M.U.S.C.L.E customContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Mark Ultra x H.U.S.T.L.E rubber ‘Intruder-San’ custom bootleg…”
MAN-E-NEWS// ToyCon UK B.A.S.T.A.R.D teasers from Triclops Studios…
Joining the full set of 12 all-new B.A.S.T.A.R.D creations teased last week, the Triclops boys come with yet another 2 projects that will be making an appearance at ToyCon UK… As always, the guys are remaining tight-lipped until the con, but from what we can gather from the limited pics and info, 2 new miniContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// ToyCon UK B.A.S.T.A.R.D teasers from Triclops Studios…”
MAN-E-UPDATE// Dubose Art’s Driggs “The Hunter” custom bootleg for the Toys Are Us group show…
We’ve been closely following the progress of Dubose Art‘s first custom bootleg, Driggs “The Hunter”, since it’s inception a few weeks back, so it came with great pleasure this morning to find the first batch revealed in all their glory… Created for Killer Bootlegs‘ upcoming “Toy Are Us” group art show, the stunning figure has been kit-bashedContinue reading “MAN-E-UPDATE// Dubose Art’s Driggs “The Hunter” custom bootleg for the Toys Are Us group show…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Creature from the Black Squadron’ ToyCon exclusive from Killer Bootlegs…
Previewed here a few weeks back, Peter Wheatstraw over at Killer Bootlegs proudly presents his exclusive offering for next month’s ToyCon UK… the ‘C-Thru’ Creature from the Black Squadron! Kit-bashed from a vintage CFTBL and Red Squadron Star Wars figure, the piece has then been recast in Monster Kolor dyed clear resin, coming complete withContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Creature from the Black Squadron’ ToyCon exclusive from Killer Bootlegs…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The new B.U.F.F ‘Hot Pink Tag Team’ from Halfaway x Muscle Things…
It’s been a while since M.U.S.C.L.E customiser Halfaway last graced the B.U.F.F series, so it came with great pleasure today to find not 1, but 2 all new figures released! Coming in the line’s second ‘Tag Team’ 2 pack, the new additions consist of a regrettably unidentifiable (but still stunning!) kit-bash alongside a new ‘Claw’Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The new B.U.F.F ‘Hot Pink Tag Team’ from Halfaway x Muscle Things…”
MAN-E-NEWS// WAR ON PREHIS’ Claw Drone from Goodleg Toys…
After months of sleepless nights of tooling, moulding, and improving, the guys over at Goodleg Toys are finally gearing up for the release of their debut WAR ON PREHIS release, the mighty Claw Drones! Kit-bashed and intensely re-sculpted from a tight selection of vintage 5.5″ action figures, the neo-vintage piece has been meticulously cast inContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// WAR ON PREHIS’ Claw Drone from Goodleg Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The ToyCon exclusive B.A.S.T.A.R.D’s from Triclops Studios…
The Triclops boys are proud to announce that their latest batch of B.A.S.T.A.R.D custom bootleg mini figures will be primed and ready to drop exclusively at ToyCon next month! Consisting of a whopping 12 different designs kit-bashed and resculpted from a diverse collection of 80’s and 90’s mini figures, the guys have stated that theseContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The ToyCon exclusive B.A.S.T.A.R.D’s from Triclops Studios…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Dubose Art’s Driggs “The Hunter” custom bootleg for the Toys Are Us group show…
Taking a shockingly good stab at his first ever custom bootleg action figure, Jonathan of Dubose Art proudly reveals Driggs “The Hunter”… Created for Killer Bootlegs‘ upcoming “Toy Are Us” group art show at the Rockford Art Deli, the stunning figure has been kit-bashed from a variety of early 90’s ToyBiz X Men figures and anContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Dubose Art’s Driggs “The Hunter” custom bootleg for the Toys Are Us group show…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Nuclearman custom bootleg mini figure from Bigmantoys…
Originally previewed here a couple of weeks back, our good friend Lee over at Bigmantoys has just put the finishing touches to his latest custom bootleg release, the rather aptly titled Nuclearman… Influenced by late 90s FPS characters (a certain Duke instantly springs to mind!) and the Kinnikuman tradition of parodying various other movies and comics,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Nuclearman custom bootleg mini figure from Bigmantoys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Shipwrecked Plunderboys’ debut from Goodleg Toys…
Swiftly following their Phalanx reveal at the end of last week, the guys over at Goodleg Toys are proud to announce that their first 100% originally sculpted line, the Shipwrecked Plunderboys, will finally be making it’s official debut tonight! Starting with the series’ main protagonist, Captain John “Goodleg” Blackweird, the incredible 5.5″ neo-vintage action figure hasContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Shipwrecked Plunderboys’ debut from Goodleg Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Phalanx’s DOC Dead DieBia$e from Goodleg Toys…
With the mighty Phalanx group project making it’s debut at C2E2 next month, the first figure reveal comes from our friends over at Goodleg Toys, as they proudly present DOC DeadBia$e… As with previous WOTU releases, the figure has once again been kit-bashed from various vintage MOTU and WWF figures, this time around coming castContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Phalanx’s DOC Dead DieBia$e from Goodleg Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The NUCLEARMAN (Duke Nukem) custom M.U.S.C.L.E from Bigmantoys…
Like so many of us, our good friend Lee over at Bigmantoys was a huge fan of the original Duke Nukem 3D, but was always a bit disappointed by the severely limited range of merch… I mean, every good 90’s videogame character worth their salt has their own mini figure, right? Well 17 years (andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The NUCLEARMAN (Duke Nukem) custom M.U.S.C.L.E from Bigmantoys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Battling Bastards: Ultimate Carlos from Scraped Resin…
Born out of a love for Mexican lucha toys, up and coming custom bootleggers Scraped Resin are proud to present their debut line, the Battling Bastards! Starting with the series’ main protagonist, Ultimate Carlos, the resin figure has been kit-bashed from a vintage Joker and lucha toy, coming cast in a staggering total of 8Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Battling Bastards: Ultimate Carlos from Scraped Resin…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Killer Bootlegs’ Creature from the Black Squadron…
With just over a month until ToyCon UK, Peter Goral over at Killer Bootlegs proudly presents the first exclusive figure he’ll be bringing along to the event… the provisionally titled Creature from the Black Squadron! An ingenius kit-bash featuring a vintage Star Wars Red Squadron figure (TBC) and Remco’s ‘Creature from the Black Lagoon’, theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Killer Bootlegs’ Creature from the Black Squadron…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Empire’n on a Budget” custom bootleg from 2bitHACK…
“Due to budget cuts the Empire has been forced to improvise and use what ever materials they can lay their hands on…” Custom bootleg artist 2bitHACK comes with his latest (and quite possibly greatest!) figure yet, the “Empire’n on a Budget” mash-up! Kit-bashing the legs of Star Wars’ iconic AT-AT walker with a Ford Econoline,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Empire’n on a Budget” custom bootleg from 2bitHACK…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The B.U.F.F mWo ‘Miami Ice’ 2-pack from Muscle Things…
Bridging the gap whilst we rather impatiently wait for the release of the Nitro Balls (get the full lowdown here), Alec over at Muscle Things is proud to present the first ever B.U.F.F 2-pack… the ‘Miami Ice’ Gator and Big Head Suguru! Cast in a beautiful ‘ice’ green using Alec’s crystal clear ‘black magic’ rubber, the customContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The B.U.F.F mWo ‘Miami Ice’ 2-pack from Muscle Things…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Corpse Hoarders, Vice Freaks and Cyborg Junkies from Broken Pigeon…
Following our look at Bombermat Toys’ Phantom Lord earlier today, we bring word of yet another up and coming custom bootlegger making waves in the scene right now, Brody Kreps of Broken Pigeon… Recently debuting 3 new bootleg lines in the newly opened BP store, we managed to get some words from the elusive artist aboutContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Corpse Hoarders, Vice Freaks and Cyborg Junkies from Broken Pigeon…”
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