Revealed here last week and instantly selling out on the newly opened Muscle Things store on Monday, we thought we’d missed our chance at grabbing Manzilla forever… that was until we caught wind that Eric Nilla would be producing a limited run himself! Originally created by Nama-Niku‘s Tyler, the vintage kaiju miniature/M.U.S.C.L.E mash-up is due to landContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Manzilla 2” custom bootleg M.U.S.C.L.E from Nama-Niku x Eric Nilla…”
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MAN-E-NEWS// B.U.F.F Max, B.U.F.F Face and the newly opened Muscle Things store…
As revealed here yesterday, Nama-Niku‘s Manzilla and Pteradact-Kill made their debut on the newly opened Muscle Things store, but what we neglected to mention is that they were joined by another 2 highly anticipated figures… B.U.F.F Max and Face! Sculpt and kit-bashed by prolific M.U.S.C.L.E customiser Halfaway from Little Rubber Guys, the figures (as withContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// B.U.F.F Max, B.U.F.F Face and the newly opened Muscle Things store…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Nama-Niku x Muscle Things Manzilla and Pteradact-Kill B.U.F.F release info…
Tyler over at Nama-Niku has revealed that the highly anticipated Manzilla and Pteradact-Kill will finally be available to purchase later today! Kit-bashed by Tyler using a mixture of vintage kaiju minis and M.U.S.C.L.E figures, the monumental custom bootlegs have been meticulously realised by Alec over at Muscle Things using an authentic keshi-style rubber. Part ofContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Nama-Niku x Muscle Things Manzilla and Pteradact-Kill B.U.F.F release info…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Pterodact-Kill B.U.F.F from Nama-Niku x Muscle Things…
As if last week’s mighty Manzilla wasn’t enough (find out more here), Tyler from Nama-Niku steps up once again with yet another stunning kaiju inspired M.U.S.C.L.E custom… the Pterodact-Kill! As with Manzilla, Tyler has meticulously grafted the head wings and feet from a vintage Japanese miniature onto a keshi body. Painstakingly cast and packaged by MuscleContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Pterodact-Kill B.U.F.F from Nama-Niku x Muscle Things…”
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// (UPDATED) October Toys’ OMFG Series 1 “GID” colourway production shot…
Anyone who had the foresight to pledge for the OMFG “Glow in the Dark” colourway on Kickstarter last month will be glad to know that production is raging full steam ahead for the estimated July shipping date. Above is a production shot of the 5 packaged figures directly from the factory… and we must say,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// (UPDATED) October Toys’ OMFG Series 1 “GID” colourway production shot…”
MAN-E-NEWS// ‘NKOTB: 420’ custom resin figure from Healeymade x myplasticheart…
“Celebrate all things green with these all pink concoctions!” Following the sell-out success of both ‘Gray’ and ‘Purple’ bootleg resin series, Healeymade is gearing up for his latest myplasticheart exclusive, the mash-up M.U.S.C.L.E resin figure, NKOTB: 420! Created in celebration of 4/20 (a date marked by smokers worldwide!), the beautifully cast figure has been bootedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// ‘NKOTB: 420’ custom resin figure from Healeymade x myplasticheart…”
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// Artist proof and custom OMFG Crawdad Kids from Daniel Yu…
Featured here on MAN-E-TOYS a few weeks back, we’re proud to reveal that Daniel Yu aka Dory will finally be releasing the artist proof’s of his OMFG contribution, Crawdad Kid: Lobster Soup edition tonight (March 4th) at 9pm EST through his store. Limited to just 200 pieces, each 2″ hot pink Crawdad comes bagged andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Artist proof and custom OMFG Crawdad Kids from Daniel Yu…”
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…”
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…”
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