MAN-E-NEWS// The “Super Rare” SZ Monoseed ll (Rimfire) keshi from Eric Nilla x Brown Noize Productions…

Whilst Bandai’s Spiral Zone keshi still remains one of the most popular, albeit hard to find series for vintage mini figure collectors, most are in agreement that their was one vehicle that the series sorely lacked from the original action figure line, the Monoseed II (Rimfire)… Well, looking to boldly right the wrongs of the past, mega keshiContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Super Rare” SZ Monoseed ll (Rimfire) keshi from Eric Nilla x Brown Noize Productions…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The CobraKing H.U.S.T.L.E custom keshi from Monster Namahage x Disart ToyLabs…

Briefly mentioned in our recent Pyramid Head coverage, we can now finally reveal the latest custom keshi to come from Monster Namahage… the Cobraking! Meticulously kit-bashed and re-sculpted from a mix of classic mini figure designs, the little guy is currently undergoing production courtesy of our very own Tru:Tek over at the Disart ToyLabs, markingContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The CobraKing H.U.S.T.L.E custom keshi from Monster Namahage x Disart ToyLabs…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Hello Pike’s Kinnikuthulhu mini figure returns…

The stars have finally alined for the resurrection of Hello Pike‘s mystical beast, the Kinnikuthulhu! Kit-bashed and re-sculpted from M.U.S.C.L.E #187 “The Hawkman”, the 2″ mini figure originally made its debut at the beginning of last year, now returning courtesy of original caster Eric Nilla in a slew of common and special one-off colourways. Up for grabs alongsideContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Hello Pike’s Kinnikuthulhu mini figure returns…”

MAN-E-XCLUSIVE// The Scary Larry mini figure from EnJayPee x Disart ToyLabs coming soon…

Whilst we still can’t give you the full lowdown on the upcoming Scary Larry mini figure release just yet (be patient, it’s coming!), we’ve decided to share this awesome movie-poster teaser from designer/sculptor NolanJP which should hopefully whet your appetite! Currently in the final stages of production courtesy of our very own Tru:Tek at theContinue reading “MAN-E-XCLUSIVE// The Scary Larry mini figure from EnJayPee x Disart ToyLabs coming soon…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Dark Mind Toys exclusive Critter mini figures from The Disarticulators…

Teased earlier in the month, we are very proud to finally reveal full details of the first exclusive from newly established indie toy retailer Dark Mind Toys… a fresh batch of the Disarticulators‘ Critters-inspired mini figure! Designed and sculpted by Zectron and produced in a keshi-style rubber courtesy of Tru:Tek, the 1″ tall figures have been cast in a gorgeous thermal color-changingContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Dark Mind Toys exclusive Critter mini figures from The Disarticulators…”

MAN-E-NEWS// NolanJP’s Harryhausen/GPK inspired Cyclops mini revealed…

Sticking with the Garbage Pail Kid theme today, NolanJP has revealed yet another awesome sculpt in the works inspired by the gross-out trading card series, the mighty Cyclops! Paying tribute to Ray Harryhausen’s iconic beast in 1958’s The 7th Voyage of Sinbad, the ingenious mash-up of monster and doll is already coming together nicely- with just the ice creamContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// NolanJP’s Harryhausen/GPK inspired Cyclops mini revealed…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Scary Larry mini figure from NolanJP…

Originally teased back in February, NolanJP‘s follow up to last years breath-taking Split Kit custom mini figure is finally about to head into production! Now going by the name of Scary Larry, the beautifully sculpted piece draws inspiration from the work of legendary GPK artist John Pound (primarily his early Eerie Eric sketches), capturing hisContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Scary Larry mini figure from NolanJP…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Dark Mind Toy exclusive color changing Critters from The Disarticulators…

Celebrating the launch of new online indie toy retailer Dark Mind Toys (URL to come!), owner Tim MacBride aka Zombiethulhu is proud to present the first exclusive that’ll be touching down soon… a fresh batch of the Disarticulators‘ Critter mini figure! Designed and sculpted by Zectron and produced in a keshi-style rubber courtesy of Tru:Tek, theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Dark Mind Toy exclusive color changing Critters from The Disarticulators…”

MAN-E-NEWS// FULL REVEAL: The Disarticulators’ Monster Skelve keshi for Stranger Factory’s Conjuring Mischief…

Teased as a finished proto on Wednesday, we’re very proud to finally reveal the Monster Skelve keshi in all its rubbery glory! Created for tonight’s Conjuring Mischief show at Stranger Factory, the Disarticulators‘ 3.5″ take on Circus Posterus‘ classic Skelve has been designed/sculpted by Zectron, with production in a keshi-style rubber courtesy of Tru:Tek. Debuting inContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// FULL REVEAL: The Disarticulators’ Monster Skelve keshi for Stranger Factory’s Conjuring Mischief…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Disarticulators’ Monster Skelve keshi for Stranger Factory’s Conjuring Mischief…

With Stranger Factory‘s Conjuring Mischief show opening it’s doors in just a few days time, the Disarticulators are very proud to reveal the proto for their entry, the keshi Monster Skelve! A hellish take on the classic Circus Posterus character, the bat skinned beastie was designed and sculpted by Zectron and produced by Tru:Tek, clockingContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Disarticulators’ Monster Skelve keshi for Stranger Factory’s Conjuring Mischief…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Mitari/Gargamel exclusive Chopper Manzilla from Nama Niku x Eric Nilla…

Joining the previously featured Pachi Man Keshi, Nama Niku are proud to reveal yet another exclusive they’ll have on offer at the Mitari/Gargamel Superfestival booth next weekend, Chopper Manzilla! Originally making a limited appearance earlier in the year for Clutter’s (In)Action Figure 2 show, the 3″ tall articulated rubbery beast returns, coming cast in a varietyContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Mitari/Gargamel exclusive Chopper Manzilla from Nama Niku x Eric Nilla…”

MAN-E-NEWS// NNWA’s Pachi Man Keshi at Super Festival 65…

Having just revealed that they will be sharing a booth with the legendary Mitari and Gargamel at Super Festival 65 next weekend, the Nama Niku Wrestling Alliance are proud to present their latest figure, the incredible Pachi Man Keshi! Inspired by Gargamel’s Gacharoid Capsule Head Robots and the early 80’s Gacha Gacha Man Kinkeshi knockoff,  the little guy has been kit-bashed byContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// NNWA’s Pachi Man Keshi at Super Festival 65…”

MAN-E-XCLUSIVE// The Tru:Tek x Rampage Toys “Pachi Gacha Machine” at ToyCon UK…

Marking day 3 of our exclusive Tru:Tek/Disarticulator reveals for ToyCon UK this weekend, we’re proud to present a very special collaboration with Rampage Toys… the Pachi Gacha Machine! Featuring a vintage Cosmos inspired vendor/display unit realised by Tru:Tek, the little red box will be filled to the brim with custom Rampage keshi, with 2 very different seriesContinue reading “MAN-E-XCLUSIVE// The Tru:Tek x Rampage Toys “Pachi Gacha Machine” at ToyCon UK…”

MAN-E-XCLUSIVE// The coming of The Disarticulators’ Atomic Uchuujin at ToyCon UK…

With our recent reveal of Tanklopula just the tip of the ToyCon iceberg, we’ll be announcing a different Tru:Tek/Disarticulator exclusive each day until the big event on Saturday- the first of which coming in the form of the Western debut of Atomic Uchuujin! Inspired by banned Ultra 7 character Alien S’Pell (head over to Ultraman Wiki here to findContinue reading “MAN-E-XCLUSIVE// The coming of The Disarticulators’ Atomic Uchuujin at ToyCon UK…”

MAN-E-XCLUSIVE// The ToyCon UK exclusive Tanklopula keshi revealed…

Joining the slew of exclusive kaiju, sofubi and keshi that’ll be up for grabs at the Rampage Toys x Disarticulators ToyCon UK booth next Saturday, our very own Tru:Tek is proud to reveal the resurrection of one of the craziest ever resin figures in keshi form… the mighty Tanklopula! The brainchild of Triclops, Jesse DestasioContinue reading “MAN-E-XCLUSIVE// The ToyCon UK exclusive Tanklopula keshi revealed…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Nama Niku x Eric Nilla’s Pachin Man mini figure revealed…

After a brief hiatus from the scene, custom keshi wonder duo Nama Niku and Eric Nilla are back with quite possibly their greatest mini figure yet, the incredible Pachi Man! A loving tribute to knock off gumball machine toys, the little guy has been kit-bashed by Nama from a variety of vintage keshi figures, coming completeContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Nama Niku x Eric Nilla’s Pachin Man mini figure revealed…”

MAN-E-NEWS// 3D Retro’s logo mascot keshi…

Established art toy emporium 3D Retro have just revealed that they will be entering the world of keshi with a mini-sized version of their logo mascot robot! Originally designed by Brandt Peters, the vintage steampunk styled character has been wonderfully realised in a 2″ scale courtesy of George Gaspar, with a number of full PVCContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// 3D Retro’s logo mascot keshi…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Nerdone’s “Clear” M.O.T.U.L.O.S sofubi playset revealed…

Following a hugely successful debut release at Wonderfestival last month (check our full report here), Nerdone has just revealed that the M.O.T.U.L.O.S sofubi playest is due to return soon in an all-new colourway! Whilst little is known about the release at present, we can confirm that the MOTU x Neclos mash-up is due to comeContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Nerdone’s “Clear” M.O.T.U.L.O.S sofubi playset revealed…”

MAN-E-REPORT// Nerdone Wonderfestival booth recap (and the M.O.T.U.L.O.S sofubi)…

With the hype surrounding the release of the M.O.T.U.L.O.S sofubi reaching fever pitch last week, it came as no surprise to find the Paralyzing Toys Wonderfestival booth swamped upon Nerdone‘s arrival early afternoon. Bringing along a selection of past figures, including a new mini run of Tarman bootlegs plus a new batch of Steregon keshi,Continue reading “MAN-E-REPORT// Nerdone Wonderfestival booth recap (and the M.O.T.U.L.O.S sofubi)…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Atomic Uchuujin “Crystallized Corpuscle” watch buttons revealed…

Promised to you guys at the beginning of last week, we can now finally reveal the companion piece to the Disarticulators‘ latest figure Atomic Uchuujin… the “Crystallized Corpuscle” watch buttons! Closely based on the human blood draining watches found in the banned Ultra7 episode “From A Planet With Love” (the very same that influenced AU’sContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Atomic Uchuujin “Crystallized Corpuscle” watch buttons revealed…”