MAN-E-REVEAL// The “Critters inspired mini figures” Wave 2 from Zectron x Man-E-Toys x Bigmantoys…

Been wondering why our posting has got a little slack over the past few days? Well there is a very good reason dear readers, as this official press release should hopefully explain… “In association with Bigmantoys and art toy blog Man-E-Toys, the Amazing Zectron aka Plastic Soul is proud to present the second wave of Critters inspired mini figures! (Check outContinue reading “MAN-E-REVEAL// The “Critters inspired mini figures” Wave 2 from Zectron x Man-E-Toys x Bigmantoys…”

MAN-E-NEWS// New B.U.F.F mini figures in the Muscle Things store…

After a month of waiting with baited breath, Alec over at Muscle Things is proud to reveal that the store is once more stocked to the brim with a brand new selection of B.U.F.F mini figures! Featuring the previously revealed BabyZilla and Mr T, the massive restock also sees the debut of another 6 awesomeContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// New B.U.F.F mini figures in the Muscle Things store…”

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…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Mag Malicious “Char Baby” custom from Amerikaiju…

“This is Mag Malicious at his worst… Bunt to a crisp with only glowing ember showing!” Joining the recently released H.A.C.K Series 1 “singles” (find out more here), Amerikaiju has also created a pair a very special pair of Mag Malicious customs, the Char Babies! Expertly hand painted in a mixture of charred greys, glowingContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Mag Malicious “Char Baby” custom from Amerikaiju…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “El Conejo Furioso” Robot 13 mini figure from Motorbot…

It’s been a while since we last heard anything about the Robot 13 mini figures (last posted here), so it came with great relief yesterday to find the fifth and final sculpt on Motorbot‘s instagram feed yesterday! Taking one of our favourite Robot 13/King! characters, the rabbit eared lucha mask wearing El Conejo Furioso, Motorbot hasContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “El Conejo Furioso” Robot 13 mini figure from Motorbot…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Eric Nilla’s Grim Jim GPK Cheap Toy custom…

Whilst the recently posted Cheap Toy Series 2 customs from Eric Nilla have helped quench our Garbage Pail Kids thirst in recent weeks, we’ve been yearning for quite some time to see a few of our other favourites turned into mini figure gold… two series of ten was never going to be enough! Well itContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Eric Nilla’s Grim Jim GPK Cheap Toy custom…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Ironmask’s new Gorewad Monster sculpts revealed…

Joining the Horsemen inspired Universe of Violence Series 2 figure revealed last week (find out more here), Ironmask of Ironhaus Productions proudly presents his latest batch of Gorewad Monster sculpts! Intended as a micro companion series to the main UoV figures, the second round come even grosser, twisted and disgusting than the last! At theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Ironmask’s new Gorewad Monster sculpts revealed…”

MAN-E-NEWS// “Toy Story… the afterlife” custom S.L.U.G Zombies from Plastic Playhouse…

We previously featured the awesome custom work of Plastic Playhouse a few weeks back (check them out here) to a great response from our readers, so today we’ve decided to take a look at another project the highly talented artist has just completed- the Toy Story inspired custom S.L.U.G Zombies! Taking the cowboy and astronautContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// “Toy Story… the afterlife” custom S.L.U.G Zombies from Plastic Playhouse…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Nama-Niku and Healeymade Grasshut exclusives…

Judging by recent Instagram posts, it would appear that two Man-E-Toy favourites, both Nama-Niku and Healeymade, are gearing up for some very special exclusives for Bwana Spoons’ Grasshut! Whilst Healeymade has prepared another awesome batch of the recent L’Amour Supreme collab, the two-headed “Dino Bros”, Nama-Niku’s Tyler, along with the casting expertise of Eric Nilla,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Nama-Niku and Healeymade Grasshut exclusives…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Eric Nilla’s Universe of Violence contest…

In celebration of his new blog and shop, plus the release of the Universe of Violence Set A this week, Eric Nilla proudly presents the first in a long line of monthly contests… Up for grabs is a stunning one-off rubber casting of Eric’s featured Eyeklops mini figure, coming in a beautiful two-tone mix ofContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Eric Nilla’s Universe of Violence contest…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Ironmask’s Horsemen inspired mini figure for Universe of Violence Series 2…

With the Universe of Violence‘s Set A of Series 1 going on sale (and quickly selling out!) just yesterday, we were surprised to find that Ironmask has already finished the first figure from the second wave! Easily one of our favourite sculpts from the highly talented artist yet, the stunning 1.5″ tall figure takes inspirationContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Ironmask’s Horsemen inspired mini figure for Universe of Violence Series 2…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The new store from Eric Nilla…

We’ve featured the amazing work of sculptor and caster Eric Nilla numerous times here at Man-E-Toys (check out our various posts here), but with most of his releases being limited to the dedicated mini figure forums, a lot of potential new fans have missed out… Well that ends today, as later on tonight Eric willContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The new store from Eric Nilla…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Mini Sunshine “Clear” B.U.F.F mini figure from Muscle Things…

Following the release of both Hot Pink and Midnight Black editions a few weeks back, Alec over at Muscle Things is proud to reveal the latest incarnation of Mini Sunshine… this time in clear! Customised from the original pyramid shaped Sunshine M.U.S.C.L.E robot, Alec has once again cast the figure in his signature “Black Magic”Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Mini Sunshine “Clear” B.U.F.F mini figure from Muscle Things…”

MAN-E-NEWS// PlasticPlayhouse’s custom Man-E-Faces M.U.S.C.L.E custom…

After spotting PlasticPlayhouse‘s custom of Zectron‘s Critters-inspired mini figure yesterday, we decided to take a closer look at the highly talented artist’s work… and boy are we glad that we did! Heading over to PP’s dedicated Little Rubber Guys thread, there are literally hundreds of different M.U.S.C.L.E, keshi and Cheap Toy customs that the guyContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// PlasticPlayhouse’s custom Man-E-Faces M.U.S.C.L.E custom…”

MAN-E-NEWS// PlasticPlayhouse’s “Critters-inspired” mini figure custom…

We’ve featured Zectron‘s stunning Critters-inspired mini figure extensively here at Man-E-Toys over the past month (and you can bet there’s a whole lot more to come!), so it came with great pleasure yesterday to stumble across the very first custom from PlasticPlayhouse! Created from one of the first batch’s flesh figures, the Crite has beenContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// PlasticPlayhouse’s “Critters-inspired” mini figure custom…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Arichie” H.A.C.K Series 2 mini figure from Ironmask…

Following reveals of both Bear-God and Tornader over the past couple of weeks, Amerikaiju proudly presents the third and final figure that will be making it into H.A.C.K Series 2, Archie the Archaeopteryx from Ironmask! Based on the chicken-like creature considered to be one of the first birds on the planet, the stunning micro comesContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Arichie” H.A.C.K Series 2 mini figure from Ironmask…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The OMFG! Series 2 “Instant Collection” pledge tier…

As if the awesome sculpts of OMFG! Series 2 weren’t enough to persuade you into taking the plunge on the newly created Kickstarter campaign (find out more here), George Gaspar over at October Toys has added a brand new pledge tier for those looking to start their collection off with a bang! With a choiceContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The OMFG! Series 2 “Instant Collection” pledge tier…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Mr T B.U.F.F mini figure from Muscle Things…

Hot off the heels of both Ric Flair and BabyZilla reveals over the past few days, Muscle Things are proud to present yet another addition to the wrestling inspired B.U.F.F series, the one and only Mr T! Joining Holywood and Ric Flair, the latest ageing (ex)wrestler to feature in the line has been kit-bashed andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Mr T B.U.F.F mini figure from Muscle Things…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Ric Flair B.U.F.F mini figure from Muscle Things…

As promised at the end of last week in our reveal of Babyzilla, we bring you the second new manager to feature in Muscle Things‘ wrestling inspired B.U.F.F series, TNA’s very own Ric Flair! Featuring the same receding mullet and sharp suit as the ageing wrestling star’s current appearance, the M.U.S.C.L.E custom has been kit-bashedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Ric Flair B.U.F.F mini figure from Muscle Things…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Z.O.M.B.I.E.S Series 2 from October Toys…

Joining the surprise announcement of OMFG’s Mega-Multiskull at SDCC last week, October Toys also revealed prototypes of the long-awaited Z.O.M.B.I.E.S Series 2! Once again coming in a set of 5 very different designs from October Toys’ George Gaspar, the M.U.S.C.L.E inspired Zombies even feature a decaying Glyos (bottom left)! A lot more balanced in termsContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Z.O.M.B.I.E.S Series 2 from October Toys…”