Released earlier this month, the S.L.U.G Zombies (Silly Little Ugly Guys) are the latest keshi-style mini figure series from Jakks Pacific. Similar to the M.U.S.C.L.E lines of the 80’s, the 1.5″ tall PVC toys have been released in 3, 6, and 12 packs, with a total of 18 different zombies to collect (check out That Figures’Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Custom S.L.U.G Zombies from Adam Pratt…”
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MAN-E-NEWS// OMFG! series 2 from October Toys: vote now…
With the final submissions for OMFG! series 2 due a couple of weeks back, George Gaspar over at October Toys has finally managed to organise the staggering 461 entries ready for voting. Competition has been fierce this time around, with the dedicated thread holding well over 8 months and 140 pages of ideas, concepts, andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// OMFG! series 2 from October Toys: vote now…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Robot 13 mini figure reveal from Motorbot x Blacklist Studios…
Thomas Hall of Blacklist Studios has just sent over the first full shot of Motorbot‘s finished Robot 13 sculpt, leaving us with no doubt that the eventual 6 pack release will become one of the artist’s most sought after releases. Offered as part of the Robot 13 trade book Kickstarter project (featured here) to anyoneContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Robot 13 mini figure reveal from Motorbot x Blacklist Studios…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Motorbot’s ‘Squonk’ resin figure out today (plus Robot 13 update)…
Featured here as a work in progress a few weeks back, Motorbot‘s latest resin creature, the Squonk, is set to drop some time today in the Deadbear Studios store. Limited to an initial batch of around 10, Motorbot has revealed several different shimmering colourways so far, including ‘slime’ green, root beer, ocean water, sparkling creamContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Motorbot’s ‘Squonk’ resin figure out today (plus Robot 13 update)…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Robot 13: COLOSSUS Kickstarter featuring mini-figures from Motorbot x Blacklist Studios…
Co-founder of Blacklist Studios, Thomas Hall, sent us over some rather interesting information regarding the studio’s latest Kickstarter project. Set up to fund a trade book edition of their first comic series, Robot 13:COLOSSUS, Blacklist are preparing a wide variety of extras for anyone interested in investing. As well as GID t-shirts, buttons, one-off sketches,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Robot 13: COLOSSUS Kickstarter featuring mini-figures from Motorbot x Blacklist Studios…”
MAN-E-REVEAL// Custom NUKED! mini-figures from Adam Pratt…
Master customiser and close friend of MAN-E-TOYS, Adam Pratt, sent over some pics of his latest project today- a custom painted set of NUKED! mini-figures, privately commissioned by yours truly! Hand sculpt and cast by Steve Patt of Papagrim Toys, the initial set of 3 mini-figures (Clawgrugg, Skekiltor, and Oculus Viri) were released (and quicklyContinue reading “MAN-E-REVEAL// Custom NUKED! mini-figures from Adam Pratt…”
MAN-E-FEATURE// Exclusive interview with Rampage Toys’ Jon Malmstedt…
With a slew of hand sculpt and cast resin releases, an original vinyl toy, plus collaborations with the likes of Kikkake, Splurrt, Tenacious Toys, and Hints & Spices, the past 12 months have seen Rampage Toys grow to become one of the indie toy scene’s hottest properties. Founder Jon Malmstedt shows no signs of lettingContinue reading “MAN-E-FEATURE// Exclusive interview with Rampage Toys’ Jon Malmstedt…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Crawdad Kid ‘Lobster Soup’ edition artist proof OMFG! from Dory…
Our speculation last week regarding which OMFG! figure will be receiving the artist proof treatment next has been confirmed, with Singapore based sculptor Daniel Yu (aka Dory) officially revealing the Lobster Soup edition of Crawdad Kid this weekend over at premier toy blog ToysREvil. Coming headed in a similar fashion to Monsterforge’s Multiskull a/p’s andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Crawdad Kid ‘Lobster Soup’ edition artist proof OMFG! from Dory…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Custom Multiskulls from Monsterforge…
After only just surviving the war that was fought on Friday night to secure the last remaining MS artist proofs, Monsterforge is gearing up for yet another OMFG! drop this Monday with the release of 25 custom Multiskulls. Available at 9pm EST (February 6th) from the Monsterforge shop, each figure has been hand painted andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Custom Multiskulls from Monsterforge…”
MAN-E-FEATURE// Man-Nie, a MOTU tribute from Peter Kato…
Hot off the heels of the Valentines Tetsujin Turtle release, Peter Kato is gearing up for another couple of releases this February in the form of Man-Nie and Fright Bite ‘Jet Black’. Whilst information is still scarce regarding the latest Fright Bite edition, Peter has confirmed that Man-Nie will be going on sale in his shop shortlyContinue reading “MAN-E-FEATURE// Man-Nie, a MOTU tribute from Peter Kato…”
MAN-E-NEWS// OMFG! ‘Pretty in Pink’ Artist Proof from Monsterforge…
Next Friday (February 3rd) at 9PM EST sees the launch of the second OMFG! artist proof (Spankey Stokes’ Stroll has come and gone), in the form of Monsterforge’s ‘Pretty in Pink’ Multiskull. The figures will be available to purchase through Monsterforge’s blog here for $3 a piece plus shipping. Buying limit has been capped atContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// OMFG! ‘Pretty in Pink’ Artist Proof from Monsterforge…”
Spanky Stokes’ Exclusive Artist Proof “Hot Pink” OMFG! “Stroll” now available…
Coinciding with the official release of October Toys’ mega-collab project, OMFG series 1, premier toy blogger Spanky Stokes has just revealed the artist proof of his contribution, the “Stroll”. Available to purchase now exclusively through his store, the 2″ PVC figure comes in a unique “Hot Pink” colourway, with a price tag of $5 each, orContinue reading “Spanky Stokes’ Exclusive Artist Proof “Hot Pink” OMFG! “Stroll” now available…”
Starburst Clan Zou-chan toy reveal from Rampage Toys…
Revealed this morning on Jon Malmstedt’s twitter feed, Starburst Clan Zou-chan is the latest toy collaboration with Kikkake to drop from Rampage Toys. Pricing and edition size on the multi-hued animals (is that a bear chase?) are still to be confirmed, but release has been set for this Friday (January 20th) at Rampage’s store. Check out theContinue reading “Starburst Clan Zou-chan toy reveal from Rampage Toys…”
NUKED!: new resin mini-figures from Papa Grim Toys…
Dropping exclusively at Papa Grim Toys’ store here this Friday (January 13th), Nuked! is the latest resin toy series from ex-Halfbad Toyz sculptor, Steven Patt. Creator of the original 4″ Skekiltor, Patt’s latest 3 piece set features 2″ versions of the right hand man himself, FOEZ leader Imperator Lacertus, and general Clawgrugg, all of whichContinue reading “NUKED!: new resin mini-figures from Papa Grim Toys…”
Exclusive: Interview With Toy Creator/Customiser Adam Pratt
(Hand Painted Skekiltor, Adam Pratt/Halfbad Toyz- Art and Design Steven Patt 2011) With his custom toy work featuring in both of our recent ‘Rivet Wars‘ articles, we decided to delve a little further into the world of artist Adam Pratt. The Massachusetts based toy designer/customiser has produced a number of amazing pieces over the years,Continue reading “Exclusive: Interview With Toy Creator/Customiser Adam Pratt”
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