MAN-E-NEWS// The Flesh Clawshine custom M.U.S.C.L.E from Godbeast…

Marty “The Godbeast” Hansen is proud to reveal the return of the highly sought after Clawshine M.U.S.C.L.E custom, this time in a super-authentic flesh tone! Combining two of M.U.S.C.L.E’s most iconic figures, the Claw and Sunshine robot, the 2″ tall figure comes bagged and headed. No news as to whether this is a rubber orContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Flesh Clawshine custom M.U.S.C.L.E from Godbeast…”

MAN-E-UPDATE// WIP packaging for the ‘Ed Skworm Vs. Min-E-Face 2 pack…

As I am sure all of our regular readers are aware, we’ve been working on the ‘Ed Skworm Vs. Min-E-Face M.U.S.C.L.E 2 pack for quite some time now, and whilst it’s been a bummer that the release date has slipped further and further, the extra time has given us the chance to go to townContinue reading “MAN-E-UPDATE// WIP packaging for the ‘Ed Skworm Vs. Min-E-Face 2 pack…”

MAN-E-NEWS// BIG-MAN Keshi: Wave 1 from Bigman Toys…

Previously featured here a couple of weeks back, Bigman Toys’ Jumbo-Kaggra custom keshi is set to be joined by another 3 figures for the first official wave of BIG-MAN Keshi! Priced at just £5 ($8) per figure, these guys are available in “all the colours of the ‘bow” (opaque only), by hitting Bigman up directly at happyburbridge@googlemail.com.Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// BIG-MAN Keshi: Wave 1 from Bigman Toys…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Nama Niku x Muscle Things’ “Manzilla” for B.U.F.F…

Freshly revealed yesterday comes the latest figure in the B.U.F.F (Billions of Unusual Fearless Fighters) line, the Nama-Niku x Muscle Things “Manzilla”! Part sculpted, part kit-bashed by Tyler over at Nama-Niku, the rubber urethane cast figure features the head and mane of a vintage Gozilla mini figure meticulously grafted onto a M.U.S.C.L.E, coming complete withContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Nama Niku x Muscle Things’ “Manzilla” for B.U.F.F…”

MAN-E-FEATURE// The Zombie Cake! MIMP mash-up mini-resin from Rampage Toys…

As we delve into the world of custom keshi/M.U.S.C.L.E in the build up to ‘Ed Skorm vs. Min-E-Face‘s release, we’ve decided to feature a piece by the artist that first inspired us to undertake the project, the Zombie Cake! from Rampage Toys’ Jon Malmstedt. Although not strictly M.U.S.C.L.E (the figure has been modified from the HunchbackContinue reading “MAN-E-FEATURE// The Zombie Cake! MIMP mash-up mini-resin from Rampage Toys…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Robot 13 mini-figures from Motorbot…

Even after his grisly encounter with an Exacto knife last week (check Instagram for the grisly details!), the ever prolific Motorbot has soldiered on, and whilst not busy casting a vast array of Meatsters, he’s been putting the final touches to the highly anticipated Robot 13 resin 5 pack! As you can see from the shotContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Robot 13 mini-figures from Motorbot…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Super Rare M.U.S.C.L.E Can V.2 from Nama-Niku x Muscle Things…

As we prepare for the launch of our exclusive Super Rare M.U.S.C.L.E Can colourway, we bring you the first shots of its latest incarnation, Version 2! Created by Nama-Niku and Muscle Things, the newly revised design features a whole host of new non-poster figures (from our count, there appears to be 8 crammed in thisContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Super Rare M.U.S.C.L.E Can V.2 from Nama-Niku x Muscle Things…”

MAN-E-UPDATE// ‘Ed Skworm vs. Min-E-Face “Noir” production shot…

As we loom ever closer to the release of our first M.U.S.C.L.E custom bootleg 2 pack, ‘Ed Skworm vs. Min-E-Face, we’ve decided to share with you the first production shot (with sprues still attached!) of the super-rare “Noir” edition that we will be offering up to our readers a week before the figures’ official release.Continue reading “MAN-E-UPDATE// ‘Ed Skworm vs. Min-E-Face “Noir” production shot…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Meatgrinder vs. Half Baked Ham Namakeshi custom bootlegs…

[photos/info- University of M.U.S.C.L.E] As mentioned earlier in the week, we still weren’t sure as to whether Meatgrinder’s sparring buddy, Half Baked Ham, would be making it into our first batch of Nama-Niku x Eric Nilla Namakeshi exclusives… well today we can reveal that our meaty friend has made the cut! To be released alongsideContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Meatgrinder vs. Half Baked Ham Namakeshi custom bootlegs…”

MAN-E-FEATURE// The custom keshi of Adam Pratt…

[click image to enlarge] Our recent journey into the world of custom keshi/M.U.S.C.L.E wouldn’t be complete without a look into the work of one of favourite artists, Adam Pratt. Although not as active in the community these days (aside from coming on board with our upcoming ‘Ed Skworm vs. Min-E-Face project!), Adam’s extensive body ofContinue reading “MAN-E-FEATURE// The custom keshi of Adam Pratt…”

MAN-E-UPDATE// The Eric Nilla x Nama-Niku MAN-E-TOYS exclusives- first test pulls…

As mentioned in our recent exposé of their awesome work, the mighty Eric Nilla and Tyler from Nama-Niku have agreed to work on a number of exclusives for our store… so it comes with great pleasure today to reveal to you the very first test pulls! Due to feature Eric’s SD Splatterhouse Rick, alongside Tyler’s ChibiContinue reading “MAN-E-UPDATE// The Eric Nilla x Nama-Niku MAN-E-TOYS exclusives- first test pulls…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Jumbo-Kaggra custom keshi from Big Man Toys…

Continuing our look into the world of keshi/M.U.S.C.L.E in the build up to ‘Ed Skworm and Min-E-Face‘s release next month, we bring you Jumbo-Kaggra, a stunning keshi from UK based Big Man Toys. Based on the real-life wrestler of the same name, the custom figure comes complete with the infamous spiked mask worn by bothContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Jumbo-Kaggra custom keshi from Big Man Toys…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The H.A.C.K “Otherworld Aliens” custom keshi from Amerikaiju…

Continuing our look at the M.U.S.C.L.E/keshi scene in the lead up to the release of ‘Ed Skworm vs. Min-E-Face, we bring you the latest project from Amerikaiju, the H.A.C.K (Handmade American Custom Keshi) “Otherworld Aliens” 3 pack! Standing at just 2-2.5″, the stunning kaiju inspired monsters have been cast in an authentic keshi-style urethane rubber.Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The H.A.C.K “Otherworld Aliens” custom keshi from Amerikaiju…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Scrap Sanadayu custom bootlegs from Luke Harris…

[Photos/info from the University of M.U.S.C.L.E] Continuing our look into the world of custom M.U.S.C.L.E/Keshi in the lead up to next month’s ‘Ed Skworm and Min-E-Face release (find out more here), we bring you the awesome custom Scrap Sanadayu bootlegs from Luke Haris of Imperfecz Toys! Originally created for a short lived manga that airedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Scrap Sanadayu custom bootlegs from Luke Harris…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Super Rare M.U.S.C.L.E. Can from Nama-Niku and Eric Nilla…

[Photos from the University of M.U.S.C.L.E] As mentioned in our feature yesterday (read more here), we will be delving into the world of both M.U.S.C.L.E and Kinnikuman a lot more as we ready our ‘Ed Skworm vs. Min-E-Face release, with no better place to start than Nama-Niku and Eric Nilla’s awesome Super Rare M.U.S.C.L.E Can.Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Super Rare M.U.S.C.L.E. Can from Nama-Niku and Eric Nilla…”

MAN-E-FEATURE// Nama-Niku and Eric Nilla’s custom M.U.S.C.L.E figures…

Since embarking on the ‘Ed Skworm vs. Min-E-Face project a few months back (find out more here), we’ve slowly started to realise how big and diverse the custom M.U.S.C.L.E/Kinnikuman community is, with sites such as the University of M.U.S.C.L.E, Little Rubber Guys and Nama-Niku covering a huge selection of highly talented sculptors, producers and paintersContinue reading “MAN-E-FEATURE// Nama-Niku and Eric Nilla’s custom M.U.S.C.L.E figures…”

MAN-E-NEWS// UPDATE: ‘Ed Skworm vs. Min-E-Face test pull shot #2…

As you may remember, we have been working on a couple of resin releases over the last few months, with our first M.U.S.C.L.E bootleg 2 pack, ‘Ed Skworm vs. Min-E-Face, finally nearing completion (find out more about their progress here and here). Today we reveal the latest colour-test pull shot from Steve Patt over at Papagrim Toys-Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// UPDATE: ‘Ed Skworm vs. Min-E-Face test pull shot #2…”

MAN-E-NEWS// First test pull shot of our debut release, ‘Ed Skworm vs. Min-E-Face!

We were greeted this morning with a very exciting e-mail from Steve Patt over at Papagrim Toys, who kindly sent us over the very first test-pull shot of our debut resin release, ‘Ed Skworm vs. Min-E-Face! Following on from our extensive reveal a couple of weeks back (find out more here), Steve has since madeContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// First test pull shot of our debut release, ‘Ed Skworm vs. Min-E-Face!”

MAN-E-FEATURE// ‘Ed Skworm vs. Min-E-Face: Our debut resin mini figures coming soon!!!

[Above, ‘Ed Skworm & Min-E-Face WIP protos] After several months on the drawing board, we can finally reveal to you the first of 2 incoming resin toy drops from us here at MAN-E-TOYS! Inspired by a love of classic 80’s toys and cartoons, our debut release will be coming in the form of a customContinue reading “MAN-E-FEATURE// ‘Ed Skworm vs. Min-E-Face: Our debut resin mini figures coming soon!!!”

MAN-E-NEWS// The GID OMFG! Kickstarter project from October Toys…

Announced on this week’s episode of Toy Break, George Gaspar of October Toys has finally decided to heed the mass of requests for a glow-in-the-dark OMFG colourway! With the original series becoming one of Kickstarter‘s most talked about art toy projects, George decided that it was only natural to offer these guys up in theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The GID OMFG! Kickstarter project from October Toys…”