MAN-E-NEWS// Healeymade’s NYCC exclusive M.A.S.K x M.U.S.C.L.E customs…

Rounding off a weekend filled with M.U.S.C.L.E customs and bootlegs, we’ve saved quite possibly the best of them for last… the ingenious M.A.S.K x M.U.S.C.L.E customs from Healeymade! Joining the original Venom Ashuraman figure revived from last year, Healey has created a new unmasked variant by kit-bashing Ashuraman’s four-armed sensei with the head of M.A.S.K’s MilesContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Healeymade’s NYCC exclusive M.A.S.K x M.U.S.C.L.E customs…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Twist Kid” Neo Fighter from Geoff Maxfield x The Godbeast…

We originally posted about Geoff Maxfield‘s awesome “Twist Kid” a couple of months back, and whilst the figure has now been available to purchase in Geoff’s store for a while now (still need to make that purchase!), we are pleased to reveal that an exclusive run has also been created for premier designer toy emporium,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Twist Kid” Neo Fighter from Geoff Maxfield x The Godbeast…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The custom bootleg M.U.S.C.L.E’s from Manny X…

Toy customiser-cum-resin artist Manny X alerted us to a brand new project he’s been working on that he figured would be right up our street… an awesome custom bootleg M.U.S.C.L.E 2 pack! Names for the figures are still forthcoming, but it appears the set will feature a cool Jack-O-Lantern inspired design, coupled with Manny’s recentContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The custom bootleg M.U.S.C.L.E’s from Manny X…”

MAN-E-NEWS// SpinningHeadSunshine x SpinShine from Brown Noize Productions x Muscle Things…

After months of agonising waiting, the breathtaking SpinningHeadSunshine x SpinShine M.U.S.C.L.E custom from Brown Noize is finally heading into full production! Hand cast by Alec over at Muscle Things in his superior blend of “black magic” rubber, the 2 part figure will initially be available in a 100% accurate M.U.S.C.L.E flesh tone (check out how closeContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// SpinningHeadSunshine x SpinShine from Brown Noize Productions x Muscle Things…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The MOTU M.U.S.C.L.E customs from Voigt x Nilla…

Originally created back in early 2011, Wolf Voigt’s (of SolarColorDust fame) MOTU M.U.S.C.L.E figures have become some of the most highly sought after customs in the mini figure community to date. Produced in very limited batches of resin, the pair of figures (H-Man and Skeletor), were created by shrinking down the original MOTU action figuresContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The MOTU M.U.S.C.L.E customs from Voigt x Nilla…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The B.U.F.F Press Podium Accessory from Muscle Things…

Joining the slew of new figure releases over the past couple of months, Alec over at Muscle Things is proud to present the very first B.U.F.F accessory… the Press Podium! Sculpted and cast by Alec in his special “black magic” rubber formula, the flesh coloured stand features microphones, press statement and even a blank diskContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The B.U.F.F Press Podium Accessory from Muscle Things…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Spinning Head Sunshine x Spinshine from Brown Noize Productions x Muscle Things…

Following our look at the 3D printouts last month (find out more here), Alec over at Muscle Things has just posted the very first test shot of Brown Noize Production’s highly anticipated Spinning Head Sunshine x Spinshine M.U.S.C.L.E custom! Although not an official reveal (the above shot was taken from the Muscle Things banner), it’s greatContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Spinning Head Sunshine x Spinshine from Brown Noize Productions x Muscle Things…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The B.A.S.T.A.R.D Tropical Twin Pack from Triclops…

With both TAG and UoM exclusives now out of the way, Triclops are delighted to announce the launch of Wave 1 of their Tropical Twinpack ‘B.A.S.T.A.R.D’ , handmade resin figures! Featuring the much loved Ballock alongside new addition Eye$cream, the pair have been cast in a fruity orange and apple combo of colours (1 orange, 1 appleContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The B.A.S.T.A.R.D Tropical Twin Pack from Triclops…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Chibi Poo-Shine from Whisky Sasquatch x Eric Nilla…

Continuing the endless release of awesome M.U.S.C.L.E customs this year, the elusive Whisky Sasquatch (can you guess who he is?!) is proud to present his latest figure, the hilarious Chibi Poo-Shine! Ingeniously customising the original Sunshine robot M.U.S.C.L.E into a micro “chibi” size, the figure is set to come with 4 interchangeable heads; Moon Shine,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Chibi Poo-Shine from Whisky Sasquatch x Eric Nilla…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Plastic Playhouse’s “Monzira” Manzilla custom…

 “His back spines alight as he charges up for his atomic breath attack…” It’s been a while since we’ve featured the work of Plastic Playhouse, so to celebrate the amazing success of our Nama x Nilla exclusives a couple of weeks back, we’ve decided to take a look at a recent custom he’s created based on the duo’sContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Plastic Playhouse’s “Monzira” Manzilla custom…”

MAN-E-NEWS// New WIP M.U.S.C.L.E x M.A.S.K custom from Healeymade…

Following the hugely popular “MUSCLE MASK MASK MUSCLE” custom bootleg released last year (pictured bottom), it appears that resin maestro Healeymade is working yet another awesome looking design… Kit-bashed from the Satan Cross M.U.S.C.L.E (the teacher of the original’s Ashuraman), with the head of M.A.S.K’s Miles “Wolf” Mayhem (Venom’s leader), the figure interestingly doesn’t featureContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// New WIP M.U.S.C.L.E x M.A.S.K custom from Healeymade…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The SHS Spinshine 3D proto from Brown Noize Productions…

Following our massive reveal of the Spinning Head Sunshine a couple of week back, Sanjeev over at Brown Noize Productions has revealed the 3D print out for the figure’s first component, entitled Spinshine! Based on the “Spinning Top Sunshine” M.U.S.C.L.E (#195) figure, the design features the same cubed spinning top with all-new head designs; Human, RobotContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The SHS Spinshine 3D proto from Brown Noize Productions…”

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 “Spinning Head Sunshine” custom M.U.S.C.L.E from Brown Noize Productions…

In what has to be one of the biggest announcements in the custom M.U.S.C.L.E community this year, Sanjeev over at Brown Noize Productions has just revealed details of the second in his trilogy of Sunshine inspired figures, the breathtaking Spinning Head Sunshine! Tired of not being able to display his “Spinning Top Sunshine” M.U.S.C.L.E (#195)Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Spinning Head Sunshine” custom M.U.S.C.L.E from Brown Noize Productions…”

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// Second wave B.A.S.T.A.R.D’s from Triclops Studio now up for grabs…

Debuting at the Kapow Comic Con last weekend, the new wave of B.A.S.T.A.R.D’s from Triclops Studio were an instant success, and whilst most were snapped up, the guys have revealed that a select few are still available to purchase. Featuring the newly created PeeNut Hunter alongside resurrected characters PeeNut, Musclito (sold out), Tommy Tanker, and of course,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Second wave B.A.S.T.A.R.D’s from Triclops Studio now up for grabs…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The AshuraShine custom M.U.S.C.L.E from Brownnoize Productions…

As we continue to delve into the vast world of M.U.S.C.L.E and Kinnikuman in preparation for next month’s ‘Ed Skworm vs. Min-E-Face release (find out more here), we’ve decided to bring to you another awesome custom piece that’s been doing the rounds recently… the AshuraShine from Brownnoize Productions. Taking 2 of the most well knownContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The AshuraShine custom M.U.S.C.L.E from Brownnoize Productions…”