Tru:Tek x Rampage Toys’ “Flesh” Coffeeman at M.U.S.C.L.E. M.E.M.O.R.I.E.S…

Rampage Toys and our very own Tru:Tek return with an all-new bootleg kinkeshi collab for Nerdcave‘s M.U.S.C.L.E. M.E.M.O.R.I.E.S. group show this week Size: 2″ Articulation: 0 points Edition size: 15 Price: £12 Conceived and kit-bashed by Rampage’s Jon Malmstedt based on the original Teapackman, Coffeeman features a new kanji logo on the chest as wellContinue reading “Tru:Tek x Rampage Toys’ “Flesh” Coffeeman at M.U.S.C.L.E. M.E.M.O.R.I.E.S…”

Nama Niku x Tru:Tek’s Mini-Deka Manzilla keshi…

Our very own Tru:Tek brings back a classic keshi bootleg in mini form as part of the huge Submission Toy sale this week Size: 1.75″ Edition size: 10 Price: $10 plus shipping Originally designed and kitbashed by Nama Niku way back in 2013 (check it here), this new version of the 4″ deka keshi has beenContinue reading “Nama Niku x Tru:Tek’s Mini-Deka Manzilla keshi…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “KinTiki” H.U.S.T.L.E mini figure from UME Toys…

Teased here a few weeks back, we can now reveal that UME Toys’ long lost “KinTiki” H.U.S.T.L.E mini figure will finally be receiving it’s first release next week! Originally created alongside fellow H.U.S.T.L.E design Martin Hairybottom for ToyCon ’13, the custom bootleg M.U.S.C.L.E – kit-bashed and re-sculpted by UME’s Richard Page based on his classic TikiContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “KinTiki” H.U.S.T.L.E mini figure from UME Toys…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The return of H.U.S.T.L.E from Disart ToyLabs…

As promised in our coverage of the one-off marbled Screwballs last week, we’re proud to present one last figure that’ll be making an appearance alongside The Disarticulators‘ “Marble Madness” Lucky Bags tomorrow… the Kamen Fighter H.U.S.T.L.E mini figure from Bigmantoys! Originally seeing a very limited release at Clutter’s Toy Mafia back in 2013, the meticulously kit-bashed andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The return of H.U.S.T.L.E from Disart ToyLabs…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Cobratrice (CobraKing) Artist Proofs from Monster Namahage x Disart ToyLabs…

Having made a brief appearance at NYCC in October last year, Monster Namahage‘s Cobratrice (CobraKing) mini figure is finally seeing a super-limited Artist Proof release this week! Meticulously kit-bashed and re-sculpted from a mix of classic M.I.M.P and M.U.S.C.L.E designs, the little guy has been produced by our very own Tru:Tek over at the Disart ToyLabs in a sleek “proto”Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Cobratrice (CobraKing) Artist Proofs from Monster Namahage x Disart ToyLabs…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Hungry Hungry Hordak H.U.S.T.L.E AP release from Brutherford Industries…

It’s been a long time in coming, but the “Hungry Hungry Hordak” figure from Brutherford Industries has finally seen an artist proof release! Featuring as part of our very own Tru:Tek’s debut mini figure series H.U.S.T.L.E way back in 2012 (check it here if you haven’t already!), the 2″ tall M.U.S.C.L.E-style figure was designed and digitally sculptedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Hungry Hungry Hordak H.U.S.T.L.E AP release from Brutherford Industries…”

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-XCLUSIVE// Deka Manzilla: Tijuana Nights from Nama Niku x Tru:Tek…

Revealed on Instagram earlier this week, we thought we’d give you guys the rundown on our latest collaboration with Nama-Niku, the mighty Deka Manzilla: Tijuana Nights! A love letter to wacky dollar store bootlegs and swap-meet pick ups, the hilarious figure is due to become the first Deka H.U.S.T.L.E release, a sub-series featuring a numberContinue reading “MAN-E-XCLUSIVE// Deka Manzilla: Tijuana Nights from Nama Niku x Tru:Tek…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Rampage H.U.S.T.L.E “Matchbox Keshi” Artist Proofs…

After long last, the Rampage Toys H.U.S.T.L.E Artist Proofs will finally be up for grabs over the weekend! Featuring both Ugly Cenicorn and Super Cupcake designs from Wave 1, the pair have been cast in a mix of yellow and red keshi-style rubbers, coming packed in an ingenious Matchbox inspired slide box with insert. DueContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Rampage H.U.S.T.L.E “Matchbox Keshi” Artist Proofs…”

MAN-E-XCLUSIVE// The Disarticulators’ ‘Madball of Death’ revealed in full…

Following the debut (and sell-out!) of our latest release at Clutter’s Toy Mafia over the weekend, we’ve decided to treat you guys to a closer look at the one and only Madball of Death… Inspired by AmToys’ classic 80′s gross-out toy line, 50′s sci-fi and a dash of neo-kaiju, the incredible 2″ tall figure was designedContinue reading “MAN-E-XCLUSIVE// The Disarticulators’ ‘Madball of Death’ revealed in full…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Clutter’s Toy Mafia exclusives revealed in full…

Toy Mafia (\ˈtȯi mä-fē-ə\) Noun. An organized international body of designer toy collectors, originally founded in NYC. Toy Mafia events take place monthly and are often associated with exclusive releases and excessive partying. With June’s Toy Mafia opening it’s doors later today, the guys over at Clutter are proud to present the remaining 3 exclusivesContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Clutter’s Toy Mafia exclusives revealed in full…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Disarticulators at Toy Mafia, plus the reveal of our Madball of Death!

Toy Mafia (\ˈtȯi mä-fē-ə\) Noun. An organized international body of designer toy collectors, originally founded in NYC. Toy Mafia events take place monthly and are often associated with exclusive releases and excessive partying. We’re sure a number of you have been wondering why our posts have been a little irregular over the past couple ofContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Disarticulators at Toy Mafia, plus the reveal of our Madball of Death!”

MAN-E-NEWS// Nama-Niku’s ‘Kinkeshi Flesh’ Mekamess auction on LRG…

As mentioned in our Ray Skull coverage last week, Nama Niku is the latest out of the blocks with his H.U.S.T.L.E Wave 1 Artist Proofs, proudly presenting the long awaited ‘Kinkeshi Flesh’ Mekamess! Undeniably one of the most popular designs from the first batch of figures, the MechaGodzilla kit-bash has been cast up in theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Nama-Niku’s ‘Kinkeshi Flesh’ Mekamess auction on LRG…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Ironhaus: BLACK exclusive program…

As a way of saying thank you for his fans minions continued support, Jimmy Rommel of Ironhaus Productions has revealed that a number of his most popular figures are to be rereleased through a special ‘exclusives’ program entitled Ironhaus: BLACK. Consisting of a number of different toys from the numerous lines Jimmy has worked on,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Ironhaus: BLACK exclusive program…”

MAN-E-NEWS// New ‘Wastelanders’ mini figures from Super Sandbagger and Ironmask…

Previewed here a few weeks back, JR Deem aka Super Sandbagger kindly shares details of the latest additions to the ongoing ‘Wastelanders’ mini figure series- Sandbagger’s very own Skorplok and the previously unrevealed Little Sandbag from Ironmask! Dropping together very soon, Sandbagger will be casting these guys up in an authentic flexible rubber with aContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// New ‘Wastelanders’ mini figures from Super Sandbagger and Ironmask…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Ray Skull H.U.S.T.L.E Artist Proofs from Hungry Imp x Tru:Tek…

They’ve been a long time coming what with our various other commitments, but the H.U.S.T.L.E Artist Series: Wave 1 APs are finally making their way to the various artists involved, the first batch up for grabs coming from Hungry Imp… Cast in a clear blue resin by series creator Tru:Tek, the MOTU/M.U.S.C.L.E inspired Ray SkullContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Ray Skull H.U.S.T.L.E Artist Proofs from Hungry Imp x Tru:Tek…”

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// Toy+Life C2E2 exclusives from Healeymade and Tru:Tek…

With Chicago’s legendary C2E2 convention opening it’s doors later this month, online designer toy emporium Toy+Life have once again called upon the services of Healeymade for their round of booth exclusives, although this time he’s joined by our very own Tru:Tek and The Disarticulators! Sitting alongside Healey’s gorgeous blue and lime swirled “Ecto Lake” QuackulaContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Toy+Life C2E2 exclusives from Healeymade and Tru:Tek…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Disarticulator/H.U.S.T.L.E ToyCon exclusives online tomorrow…

As mentioned earlier, we’ll be putting the remaining Disarticulator/H.U.S.T.L.E ToyCon UK exclusives in the Man-E-Toys store tomorrow (Monday, April 8th)  at 9pm GMT+1 (London time), so without further ado, we bring you a quick rundown of what will be on offer (including revised pricing in US dollars)… H.U.S.T.L.E Artist Series: Wave 1 “ToyCon Edition”// CastContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Disarticulator/H.U.S.T.L.E ToyCon exclusives online tomorrow…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Disarticulator/H.U.S.T.L.E ToyConUK line-up in full!

As promised yesterday, we can now exclusively reveal the TON of exclusives we’ll be hauling along to ToyConUK tomorrow! Featuring a mix of Disarticulator/H.U.S.T.L.E releases old and new, mini art prints, buttons and some free stuff (!), the collection will be available from the Unbox Industries booth, where myself (Tru:Tek) and Lee ‘Bigmantoys’ Burbridge willContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Disarticulator/H.U.S.T.L.E ToyConUK line-up in full!”