MAN-E-NEWS// The “KinTiki” H.U.S.T.L.E mini figure from UME Toys…

Teased here a few weeks back, we can now reveal that UME Toys’ long lost “KinTiki” H.U.S.T.L.E mini figure will finally be receiving it’s first release next week! Originally created alongside fellow H.U.S.T.L.E design Martin Hairybottom for ToyCon ’13, the custom bootleg M.U.S.C.L.E – kit-bashed and re-sculpted by UME’s Richard Page based on his classic TikiContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “KinTiki” H.U.S.T.L.E mini figure from UME Toys…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Mortician” Muscle/Mask mini figure from Healeymade…

Teased here just yesterday, we can now reveal that Healeymade’s latest entry into the world of Muscle/Mask – christened the “Mortician” – will be touching down in his store later this week! Painstakingly kit-bashed using the Kinkotsuman M.U.S.C.L.E figure alongside an undisclosed M.A.S.K design, the 2” piece has been produced in a metallic purple resinContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Mortician” Muscle/Mask mini figure from Healeymade…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The new Muscle/Mask mini figure from Healeymade spotted…

Recently spotted nestled in the middle of group shot above, Healeymade has revealed that an all-new Muscle/Mask mini figure is set to drop soon! Painstakingly kit-bashed using the Kinkotsuman M.U.S.C.L.E figure alongside an undisclosed M.A.S.K design, the 2” piece has been produced here in an authentic keshi-gomu style flesh toned resin. Whilst we’re still unsureContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The new Muscle/Mask mini figure from Healeymade spotted…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Hateball’s “Therefore, Ghost” and “Unmuscle” mini figures…

Justin over at Hateball has revealed that he’ll have a whole slew of new products touching down online this week, including not one, but two new mini figure releases! First up, we have the debut of the “Therefore, Ghost”. A collaboration with our very own Tru:Tek, the “treasure box homage toy” has been booted fromContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Hateball’s “Therefore, Ghost” and “Unmuscle” mini figures…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Cobratrice (CobraKing) Artist Proofs from Monster Namahage x Disart ToyLabs…

Having made a brief appearance at NYCC in October last year, Monster Namahage‘s Cobratrice (CobraKing) mini figure is finally seeing a super-limited Artist Proof release this week! Meticulously kit-bashed and re-sculpted from a mix of classic M.I.M.P and M.U.S.C.L.E designs, the little guy has been produced by our very own Tru:Tek over at the Disart ToyLabs in a sleek “proto”Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Cobratrice (CobraKing) Artist Proofs from Monster Namahage x Disart ToyLabs…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Custom L.U.C.H.A resin mini figures from Topheroy x MannyX…

Teased here a few weeks back, the MannyX x Topheroy custom L.U.C.H.A series has finally touched down in the Customantics store! Featuring all 4 of the original M.U.S.C.L.E custom bootlegs alongside a whole host of other kit-bashed and re-sculpted minis, the figures have been hand cast by Manny in a variety of swirled clear and GID resin tints,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Custom L.U.C.H.A resin mini figures from Topheroy x MannyX…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Custom L.U.C.H.A resin mini figures from Topheroy x MannyX…

Fresh from his first L.U.C.H.A release just a couple of weeks back (check them out here), artist MannyX has just revealed that he’s teamed up with fellow customiser Topheroy for a special run of painted one-offs! Featuring all 4 of the original M.U.S.C.L.E custom bootlegs alongside a whole host of other kit-bashed and re-sculpted minis, the figuresContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Custom L.U.C.H.A resin mini figures from Topheroy x MannyX…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The L.U.C.H.A custom bootleg mini figures from MannyX…

Artist MannyX has just revealed that he’ll be returning to the bootleg mini figure ring with his latest resin series, L.U.C.H.A! Kit-bashed and re-sculpted from a number of M.U.S.C.L.E figures as well an assortment of other classic vintage toys, the motley crew of 4 wrestlers have been rescast by the artist in a keshi-gomu styleContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The L.U.C.H.A custom bootleg mini figures from MannyX…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The SDCC exclusive S.U.C.K.L.E Rejects Series 1…

Continuing the keshi-themed SDCC reveals today, DKE Toys are proud to present their latest collaboration with The Super Sucklord, the S.U.C.K.L.E Rejects Series 1 set! Created in a similar vein to the artist’s annual “Rejects” release, the pack features a total of 4 frankenstein designs, each mashed up from figures across both series 1 and 1.5 andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The SDCC exclusive S.U.C.K.L.E Rejects Series 1…”

MAN-E-NEWS// SDCC exclusive S.U.C.K.L.E Series 1.5 from The Sucklord x DKE Toys…

DKE Toys team up with The Super Sucklord for today’s SDCC reveal, proudly presenting S.U.C.K.L.E Series 1.5 in an exclusive yellow and orange set! The first time all 5 figures have been released together since their Kickstarter exclusive release in GID and clear, the George Gaspar sculpted minis feature a number of oddball characters from theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// SDCC exclusive S.U.C.K.L.E Series 1.5 from The Sucklord x DKE Toys…”

MAN-E-NEWS// S.U.C.K.L.E Series 2 “Crystal Pharoah” WIP proto revealed…

News on the S.U.C.K.L.E front has died down since the barrage of exclusive colourways released earlier in the year, but that’s about to change, as DKE Toys and The Sucklord have revealed that a second series is already in the works and will be coming to Kickstarter soon! Whilst solid details on the project are stillContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// S.U.C.K.L.E Series 2 “Crystal Pharoah” WIP proto revealed…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The CobraKing H.U.S.T.L.E custom keshi from Monster Namahage x Disart ToyLabs…

Briefly mentioned in our recent Pyramid Head coverage, we can now finally reveal the latest custom keshi to come from Monster Namahage… the Cobraking! Meticulously kit-bashed and re-sculpted from a mix of classic mini figure designs, the little guy is currently undergoing production courtesy of our very own Tru:Tek over at the Disart ToyLabs, markingContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The CobraKing H.U.S.T.L.E custom keshi from Monster Namahage x Disart ToyLabs…”

MAN-E-NEWS// New WF exclusive Real x Nibblers and Datadub F5’s at Fig-X…

Originally making an appearance at Design Fiesta 39 a couple of weeks back, Datadub has just revealed that a number of new figures are up for grabs in the Fig-X store right now! Marking the first online release of Datadub’s very own “Don” Finger 5 sofubi, a total of 3 designs are up for grabsContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// New WF exclusive Real x Nibblers and Datadub F5’s at Fig-X…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Spinshine Wave 2 from Brown Noize Productions x Muscle Things…

It’s been a long time in coming, but Brown Noize Productions‘ custom keshi Spinshine has finally returned for a second run! Based on the “Spinning Top Sunshine” M.U.S.C.L.E (#195) figure, the digital resculpt features an awesome Ashuraman inspired 3 headed design, brandishing the Sunshine chest piece, Ashura kanji and Brown Noize logos around the outside. OriginallyContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Spinshine Wave 2 from Brown Noize Productions x Muscle Things…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Bullet Belt B.A.S.T.A.R.D from Skinner x Triclops x Unbox Industries…

After months of speculation, Unbox Industries are very happy to announce details of the very first Bullet Belt B.A.S.T.A.R.D from Skinner! The debut figure in Triclops‘ new B.A.S.T.A.R.D Universe off-shoot, the lofty vinyl figure measures in at 30cm tall, coming painted in a gorgeous mix of aquas and metallics originally designed by Skinner. Housed inContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Bullet Belt B.A.S.T.A.R.D from Skinner x Triclops x Unbox Industries…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Brown Noize’s “Spinning Head Sunshine” 3D prints available now…

Running into a number of issues with production at the beginning of the year, we thought the small batch of rubber Spinning Head Sunshines produced by Muscle Things would be the last we’d see of the incredible M.U.S.C.L.E homage… well, thanks to the help of Shapeways, Brown Noize are now able to offer the figureContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Brown Noize’s “Spinning Head Sunshine” 3D prints available now…”

MAN-E-NEWS// PeeNut Mega B.A.S.T.A.R.D customs from Rampage Toys…

Joining the new exclusive mini figures and Cakefighter Frenzy Barbarians posted last week, Jon over at Rampage Toys proudly presents another batch of customs that’ll be making an appearance at Triclops‘ B.A.S.T.A.R.D show next week… the Rampaging Peenuts! Some of the first customs we’ve seen using the highly underrated sofubi, Jon has gone to townContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// PeeNut Mega B.A.S.T.A.R.D customs from Rampage Toys…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Kyoto Freddy’ B.U.F.F custom from Halfaway…

Hot off the heals of last month’s popular screw-tipped Snigator Claw custom, Halfaway is proud to present his latest entry for Muscle Things‘ B.U.F.F mini series… the insane Kyoto Freddy! Kit-bashed from the #108 M.U.S.C.L.E figure (Rikishiman B), the infamous customiser has seamlessly added 2 new sets of arms, a cape and the head ofContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Kyoto Freddy’ B.U.F.F custom from Halfaway…”

MAN-E-NEWS// October Toys’ OMFG Series 4 voting now on…

Fresh from the success of the OMFG Series 3 Kickstarter campaign, October Toys have wasted no time in getting to work on the line-up, as they proudly announce that voting is now open for Series 4! Featuring a total of 147 mini figure designs from October Toys community members, up and coming sculptors and establishedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// October Toys’ OMFG Series 4 voting now on…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Bullet Belt’ painted proto from Skinner…

Originally debuting at ToyCon UK earlier in the month in both black and flesh prototype form,  the jaw-dropping Bullet Belt from Skinner made an appearance at C2E2 over the weekend as a fully painted master! Created as part of Triclops Studios upcoming B.A.S.T.A.R.D Universe project, the mini figure inspired piece stands at a lofty 10″Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Bullet Belt’ painted proto from Skinner…”