MAN-E-NEWS// The officially licensed “Splatterhouse” keshi 2-pack from Zoomoth…

As if the officially licensed Contra keshi revealed yesterday wasn’t enough, the guys over at Zoomoth have announced that they’ll be bringing back both Sack Head and Rick Taylor Splatterhouse figures for a special Wonderfestival exclusive 2-pack release! A perfect set for both newcomers and completists alike, both of the 2.5″ tall keshi have been produced in theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The officially licensed “Splatterhouse” keshi 2-pack from Zoomoth…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The SDCC exclusive Necro Klaw from MuscleThings Laboratories…

DKE Toys have teamed up with none other than MuscleThings for their latest SDCC exclusive reveal, proudly presenting the Necro Klaw custom keshi! Featuring a digitally scanned rendition of the iconic M.U.S.C.L.E Claw figure, the sculpt has been subtly altered by MT, coming with additional detail on the face finger, a number of oozing wounds,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The SDCC exclusive Necro Klaw from MuscleThings Laboratories…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The officially licensed Contra keshi from Zoomoth…

With Wonderfestival Summer ’14 coming up in just a couple of weeks time, the guys over at Zoomoth have just revealed the latest (and quite possibly greatest) 1 day license they’ve secured for the event, taking on Konami’s classic run-and-gun platformer Contra! Focussing on one of the game’s main protagonists Lance Bean, the cigar huffingContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The officially licensed Contra keshi from Zoomoth…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The SDCC exclusive RTF Robo GID figure from Robo Toy Fest…

The guys behind Pasadena’s Robo Toy Fest are the latest to feature in DKE Toys‘ already staggering line-up of handmade SDCC exclusives, proudly presenting the RTF Robo GID figure! Digitally sculpted in the classic 2″ keshi scale, the vintage super robot-styled figure has been cast up in a soft glow in the dark plastic forContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The SDCC exclusive RTF Robo GID figure from Robo Toy Fest…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Death Cat Toys x Nerdone “Nekos in My Pocket” playset teased…

Johan Ulrich over at Death Cat Toys has just revealed that he will be teaming up with Nerdone for a very special collaborative release, the “Neko in My Pocket” playset! Due to feature a reduced 2″ version of Johan’s signature Deathcat, the figure has been cast up by none other than Dubose Art in aContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Death Cat Toys x Nerdone “Nekos in My Pocket” playset teased…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Eric Nilla’s Rimfire, Sophia III and more dropping this weekend (07/05)…

Having revealed both the SPIRAL ZONE Monoseed II (Rimfire) and Sophia III Blaster Master keshi over the past couple of weeks, we’re very happy to announce that both will be touching down in producer Eric Nilla’s store alongside a whole host of other custom keshi this Saturday, July 5th! Here’s a quick rundown of what toContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Eric Nilla’s Rimfire, Sophia III and more dropping this weekend (07/05)…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Infestors” (Set A) keshi mini figures from Ironhauspro x Imperfecz Realms…

It’s been a while since we last heard from either Ironhauspro or Imperfecz Realms, and with good reason, as the pair have been feverishly working on an all-new wave of original keshi that will finally be making their debut soon… The Infestors! Kicking things off “Set A”, consisting of the Ironhaus-sculpted Venturo and Kraagh, the battling insectoids stand at around 2″Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Infestors” (Set A) keshi mini figures from Ironhauspro x Imperfecz Realms…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Blaster Master custom keshi from Eric Nilla x Brown Noize Productions…

Hot off the heals of “Super Rare” SZ Monoseed ll (Rimfire) revealed just a couple of weeks back, keshi wonder duo Eric Nilla and Brown Noize Productions have just revealed yet another jaw-dropping figure in the works, the Blaster Master! Paying tribute to the rock hard Sunsoft NES cart of the same name, the buggy-cum-tank staysContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Blaster Master custom keshi from Eric Nilla x Brown Noize Productions…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Refreshment Toy’s “Tiny Cuppy” sculpt revealed…

Refreshment Toy unveiled their latest addition to their ever growing army of cupcake figures this weekend, the adorable Tiny Cuppy! A micro-sized version of the ever popular Cuppy character, we’re very interested to find out what medium the little guy is going to be produced in- soft vinyl would be the obvious choice, but we’ll definitelyContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Refreshment Toy’s “Tiny Cuppy” sculpt revealed…”

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-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// The Tripodius keshi custom from Dubose Art…

Jonathan over at Dubose Art will soon be making a return to the bootleg scene with his latest custom keshi creation, the awesome Tripodius! A glorious mix of kit-bashed vintage M.U.S.C.L.E mini figures, the 3-armed feline gladiator features a reduced version of Jonathan’s originally sculpted Cat Fighter head, coming complete with a super-tiny bell attached aroundContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Tripodius keshi custom from Dubose Art…”

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-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-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// New convention exclusive Mystical Warriors of the Ring revealed…

Coming just in time for St Patricks Day, the guys over at Fantastic Plastic have just revealed the latest Mystical Warriors of the Ring colourway, a “Convention Exclusive” Pearlescent Neon Green! Featuring all 3 designs from the original factory produced line up, the injection moulded PVC mini figures will be up for grabs at bothContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// New convention exclusive Mystical Warriors of the Ring revealed…”

MAN-E-REPORT// Mandarake Microkan store visit…

Whilst Cosmo Knight Alpha may be on the bucket list of any self respecting kaiju collector, to keshi nuts it has to be the Mandarake Microkan, so what better way to round off our Japan recap than with a little look at the legendary store… One part of the numerous Mandarake spaces found in NakanoContinue reading “MAN-E-REPORT// Mandarake Microkan store visit…”

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…”

MAN-E-REPORT// Zoomoth Wonderfestival booth recap…

Any regular readers of the blog will know how much we’re digging the custom keshi scene right now, so it came with great pleasure during Wondefestival to be able to head over to the Zoomoth booth and finally check out their wares in person! Bringing one of their most impressive displays yet, the space wasContinue reading “MAN-E-REPORT// Zoomoth Wonderfestival booth recap…”

MAN-E-XCLUSIVE// The Rampage Studios “Keshi Party” recap…

We’re back!!! After an amazing few days with Rampage Toys‘ Jon Malmstedt over in Japan, we’re finally catching up with the stack of news and reports we plan to share with you guys- and what better way to start than with a recap of the Rampage Studios Keshi Party?! Featuring a ton of mini figureContinue reading “MAN-E-XCLUSIVE// The Rampage Studios “Keshi Party” recap…”