MAN-E-NEWS// HTF Spiral Zone Keshi customs from Eric Nilla…

As a huge fan of the super-rare Spiral Zone keshi line, casting master Eric Nilla jumped at the chance when a fellow LRG member asked him to repo possibly the best figure from Series 2… the awesome tank and micro set! Pictured here in a neon purple and orange (2 colours NOT available in theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// HTF Spiral Zone Keshi customs from Eric Nilla…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The NNWA Top Rope Namakeshi from Nama-Niku…

Posted as a work-in-progress here last month, Tyler over at Nama-Niku has just revealed the very first production shots of the highly anticipated ‘Top Rope’ Namakeshi… The first figure in the ongoing Nama Niku Wrestling Alliance series, the ingenius kit-bashed M.U.S.C.L.E figure features an originally sculpted wrestling ring torso, complete with hand stitched (yes, stitched!)Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The NNWA Top Rope Namakeshi from Nama-Niku…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Gorewad Monsters Set 2 and 3 from Eric Nilla x Ironmask…

After a few minor setbacks, Eric Nilla is proud to reveal that the latest wave of Gorewad Monster micro figures are finally available to purchase! Featuring the incredible sculpting talent of Jimmy “Ironmask“, the latest additions to the ‘Universe of Violence’ offshoot see the inclusion of 6 new figures spread across 2 different sets. CastContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Gorewad Monsters Set 2 and 3 from Eric Nilla x Ironmask…”

MAN-E-NEWS// WIP teasers from Eric Nilla…

The ever busy Eric Nilla has released teasers of yet another 2 incoming figures… his latest entry into the Universe of Violence mini series, plus what appears to be a rather sweet looking Armorvor Glyos head! Details on both releases remain extremely scarce at the moment, but Eric has promised some better pics and moreContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// WIP teasers from Eric Nilla…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The M.U.S.C.L.Es of the Universe from Wolf Voigt x Eric Nilla…

Previewed a couple of weeks back, Wolf “SolarColorDust” Voigt and Eric Nilla‘s M.U.S.C.L.Es of the Universe remakes are finally available to purchase! Featuring Wolf’s original He-Man and Skelitor customs that were originally created last year in a limited resin run, the shrunken headed enemies are now also joined by the mighty Beastman! Available in aContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The M.U.S.C.L.Es of the Universe from Wolf Voigt x Eric Nilla…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Ashuravor custom Armorvor head from Eric Nilla…

On top of the horde of commissions and original figures Eric Nilla‘s been working on recently, the mini figure maestro has managed to squeeze in some time to work on a very cool new custom piece… the Spinning Head Ashuravor! A fully Glyos Armorvor compatible head, the piece has been booted from one of M.U.S.C.L.E’sContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Ashuravor custom Armorvor head from Eric Nilla…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Universe of Violence Series 1: Sets B and C from Eric Nila x Ironmask…

After a couple of technical set-backs, mini figure master Eric Nilla is proud to present the final 2 rounds of Universe of Violence Series 1! Packaged as Set B and Set C, each of the 2 packs feature original M.U.S.C.L.E scaled sculpts from both Eric and Ironmask; Blemmyae Warrior, Brute, Deadface, and our hands down favouriteContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Universe of Violence Series 1: Sets B and C from Eric Nila x Ironmask…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Cthulhu M.U.S.C.L.E custom from Staszkiw x Nilla…

Joining the vast collection of current collaborations Eric Nilla‘s been working on recently, he proudly introduces the first custom figure from M.U.S.C.L.E enthusiast Phil Staszkiw, the Cthulhu! Originally sculpted and kit-bashed almost 10 years ago, the Lovecraft inspired beast had been gathering dust on Staszkiw’s shelf until a chance encounter with Mr Nilla… Now finally makingContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Cthulhu M.U.S.C.L.E custom from Staszkiw x Nilla…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The MOTU M.U.S.C.L.E customs from Voigt x Nilla…

Originally created back in early 2011, Wolf Voigt’s (of SolarColorDust fame) MOTU M.U.S.C.L.E figures have become some of the most highly sought after customs in the mini figure community to date. Produced in very limited batches of resin, the pair of figures (H-Man and Skeletor), were created by shrinking down the original MOTU action figuresContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The MOTU M.U.S.C.L.E customs from Voigt x Nilla…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Chibi Poo-Shine from Whisky Sasquatch x Eric Nilla…

Continuing the endless release of awesome M.U.S.C.L.E customs this year, the elusive Whisky Sasquatch (can you guess who he is?!) is proud to present his latest figure, the hilarious Chibi Poo-Shine! Ingeniously customising the original Sunshine robot M.U.S.C.L.E into a micro “chibi” size, the figure is set to come with 4 interchangeable heads; Moon Shine,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Chibi Poo-Shine from Whisky Sasquatch x Eric Nilla…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Plastic Playhouse’s “Monzira” Manzilla custom…

 “His back spines alight as he charges up for his atomic breath attack…” It’s been a while since we’ve featured the work of Plastic Playhouse, so to celebrate the amazing success of our Nama x Nilla exclusives a couple of weeks back, we’ve decided to take a look at a recent custom he’s created based on the duo’sContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Plastic Playhouse’s “Monzira” Manzilla custom…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Sitting” Adam Bomb custom from Eric Nilla…

Following the “Grim Jim” custom we posted last month (find out more here), Eric Nilla has just revealed details of his latest GPK Cheap Toy release, the “Sitting” Adam Bomb! Arguably the most popular (and elusive!) figure from classic 80’s mini figure line, Eric has kit-bashed and re-sculpted the standing figure to better represent theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Sitting” Adam Bomb custom from Eric Nilla…”

MAN-E-NEWS// New Gorewad Monsters from Ironmask x Eric Nilla…

Following the teaser images we posted a while back, Ironmask of Ironhaus Productions is proud to present the latest batch of Gorewad Monsters! A joint project between Ironmask and Eric Nilla, the micro-sized figures have been produced to run alongside their bigger brothers, The Universe of Violence. Initially coming in a set of 3 (picturedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// New Gorewad Monsters from Ironmask x Eric Nilla…”

MAN-E-NEWS// New stock in the Man-E-Toys store today!

As if you guys haven’t already gathered, we’re preparing to launch a shed-load of new stock on the Man-E-Toys store later tonight! Joining the various Nama x Nilla figures that we’ve been revealing over the past week (check them all out here), we will also be adding more marbled, neon and flesh “Critters inspired” mini figures, plus aContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// New stock in the Man-E-Toys store today!”

MAN-E-REVEAL// The Man-E-Toys exclusive Half Baked Vs. Meatgrinder and Chibi Meatgrinder from Nama x Nilla…

  The fourth and final reveal before our Nama x Nilla exclusives hit the store tomorrow, we’re proud to present Half Baked Ham Vs. Meatgrinder 2-pack, plus the ever-so-cute Meatgrinder Chibi! Kit-bashed and re-sculpted from a variety of different M.U.S.C.L.E figures, the meaty creations have been hand cast in an authentic keshi style rubber by Eric Nilla… OnceContinue reading “MAN-E-REVEAL// The Man-E-Toys exclusive Half Baked Vs. Meatgrinder and Chibi Meatgrinder from Nama x Nilla…”

MAN-E-REVEAL// The Man-E-Toys exclusive Manzilla 2 from Nama x Nilla…

Now at day 3 in our week of Nama x Nilla “Man-E-Toys Exclusive” reveals, we’re proud to present our favourite figure of the bunch… the awesome Manzilla 2! Making an appearance several times on our blog over the last couple of months, the ingenious custom M.U.S.C.L.E has been re-sculpted and kit-bashed using a vintage Godzilla miniature by Nama-Niku’sContinue reading “MAN-E-REVEAL// The Man-E-Toys exclusive Manzilla 2 from Nama x Nilla…”

MAN-E-REVEAL// The Man-E-Toys exclusive SD Splatterhouse Rick from Eric Nilla…

Following on from our look at the Super Rare M.U.S.C.L.E Can yesterday, we bring you day two in our week of Nama x Nilla Man-E-Toys exclusives, this time around showcasing the mighty SD Splatterhouse Rick… The only figure from the group of 5 that has been solely sculpted and produced by Eric Nilla, the beautifully realised “Super Deformed”Continue reading “MAN-E-REVEAL// The Man-E-Toys exclusive SD Splatterhouse Rick from Eric Nilla…”

MAN-E-REVEAL// The Man-E-Toys exclusive Super Rare M.U.S.C.L.E Can from Nama x Nilla…

As promised on Thursday, each day this week we will be revealing one of five Nama x Nilla Man-E-Toys exclusives… and what better place to start than with the pair’s awesome Super Rare M.U.S.C.L.E Can?! In what can only be described as a M.U.S.C.L.E collectors ultimate fantasy, the trash can has 10 non-poster (super-rare) figures sinisterly peeringContinue reading “MAN-E-REVEAL// The Man-E-Toys exclusive Super Rare M.U.S.C.L.E Can from Nama x Nilla…”

MAN-E-UPDATE// The Nama-Niku x Eric Nilla MAN-E-TOYS exclusive colourways revealed…

In celebration of our upcoming H.U.S.T.L.E 2-pack, ‘Ed Skworm Vs. Min-E-Face (yes, they’re still coming- more info next week), we’ve been lucky enough to team up with the mighty Eric Nilla and Tyler of Nama-Niku for a whole bunch of exclusive MAN-E-TOYS colourways! Featuring a plethora of Nama Nilla favourites including the Super Rare M.U.S.C.L.EContinue reading “MAN-E-UPDATE// The Nama-Niku x Eric Nilla MAN-E-TOYS exclusive colourways revealed…”

MAN-E-UPDATE// The Critters inspired mini figure from The Mighty Zectron…

Ahead of a MASSIVE reveal planned for the beginning of next week (head over to our instagram feed @trutek for some clues!), we’ve decided to take a little look at the updated packaging for Zectron‘s second batch of Critters inspired mini figures… Although the original window box design (featured here) proved to be a massiveContinue reading “MAN-E-UPDATE// The Critters inspired mini figure from The Mighty Zectron…”