We’ve been loving the huge resurgence in retro styled mini figures recently (this being our third post just today!), with the recent Goo and Roo ‘flesh’ 2 pack from Blurble certainly no exception. Going on to sell out in a matter of hours, the artist has very kindly brought back the pair of custom M.U.S.C.L.EContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Goo and Roo Fight Bros ‘Toxic Pink’ edition from Blurble…”
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MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Pyramid Head’ custom bootleg M.U.S.C.L.E from Leviathan x Eric Nilla…
It’s been just over 4 months since we originally featured the awesome Silent Hill inspired custom M.U.S.C.L.E from Leviathan, but with a little help of none other than Eric Nilla, the ominous Pyramid Head is finally seeing the light of day! Based on the cult videogame/film’s reoccurring monster of the same name, the figure hasContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Pyramid Head’ custom bootleg M.U.S.C.L.E from Leviathan x Eric Nilla…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Muscles of the Universe: Fisto from Eric Nilla x Wolf Voigt…
As if news on the mighty Meatgrinder wasn’t enough today, master caster Eric Nilla comes with yet another must have mini figure release… the Muscles of the Universe’s Fisto! The fourth figure to feature in the M.U.S.C.L.E x MOTU mash-up series conceived by Wolf Voigt, Fisto has got to be the best yet- not onlyContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Muscles of the Universe: Fisto from Eric Nilla x Wolf Voigt…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Meatgrinder Namakeshi from Nama Niku x Ironhaus x Eric Nilla…
Following the recently posted teaser art a couple of weeks back (check it out here), Tyler over at Nama Niku proudly presents the latest addition to the ever growing Namakeshi family… the fearsome Meatgrinder! A truly monstrous mini figure collaboration, the awesome creature was sculpted by Ironhaus‘ Jimmy Rommel using Tyler’s infamous meatgrinder head, comingContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Meatgrinder Namakeshi from Nama Niku x Ironhaus x Eric Nilla…”
MAN-E-NEWS// ‘Rax the Terrible’ custom M.U.S.C.L.E from Killer Bootlegs…
Creator of H.U.S.T.L.E’s Jobba the Hurt, the one and only Killer Bootlegs throws his hat back into the custom M.U.S.C.L.E (wrestling) ring with his latest release… Rax the Terrible! Kit bashed using M.U.S.C.L.E’s iconic ‘baddie’ Terri Bull and the Piranha driver from M.A.S.K, Rax Sly, the figure has been cast in clear resin, coming airbrushedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// ‘Rax the Terrible’ custom M.U.S.C.L.E from Killer Bootlegs…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Micro Bastard mini figures from Ironhaus Pro…
They’ve been a while in coming, but Ironhaus Pro‘s Micro Bastards are finally ready to be unleashed in the wild! The first self produced series from the artist, the debut line-up of 1.5″ mini figures features 3 common designs plus one chase, all cast in a mixture of different finishes using a flexible keshi-style rubber.Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Micro Bastard mini figures from Ironhaus Pro…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Mini Mecha: Wave 1 resin figures from DMS…
After months on the drawing board, DMS‘ highly anticipated Mini Mechas are finally set for a full general release! Measuring in at just under 3″ of hand cast resin, each figure comes with a weathered and battle damaged paint job, available mounted on a resin base in either ‘Blue Steel’ (limited to 5 pieces) or ‘CorrodedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Mini Mecha: Wave 1 resin figures from DMS…”
MAN-E-NEWS// New resin and custom drop from turboPISTOLA…
Never one to rest on his laurels, the ever busy turboPISTOLA is proud to present yet another swathe of incredible customs and original figures! Featuring a mix of Monster Kolor sprayed OMFG, hand brushed Kidrobot minis, plus Solar Color Dust-tinted resins, we bring you a rough rundown of what you can expect after the drop-Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// New resin and custom drop from turboPISTOLA…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Artist’s Proof Cry-Borg and OMFG ‘New Recruits’ colourway from Rufus…
Joining turboPISTOLA’s Cuddlehard, Rufus‘ incredible Cry-Borg OMFG Series 2 figure is now available in the standard Artist Proof ‘Hot Pink’! Limited to 200, 100 of which have already been claimed thanks to a promotion for Ruf’s “Scrap Metals” facebook page, gifts to family and friends, trades, and a small quantity being held back for future projects,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Artist’s Proof Cry-Borg and OMFG ‘New Recruits’ colourway from Rufus…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Cuddley Lagann’ custom OMFG from Terrthom…
Up and coming mini figure customiser Terrthom proudly presents his latest OMFG kit-bash, the Cuddley Lagann! Using turboPISTOLA’s popular Cuddlehard as the platform of choice this time around, Terrthom has cleverly replaced the original arms and legs with Gundam kit parts, rounding the piece off with the addition of a new head. Painted and distressedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Cuddley Lagann’ custom OMFG from Terrthom…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Photon Ranger custom bootlegs from Motorbot…
Following the success of the hugely popular Land Sharks (a few of which are still up for grabs here), resin artist Motorbot comes with his latest custom bootleg release, the Photon Rangers! Recast from an unidentified mini figure line, the Glyos-esque creations have been produced in a number of different one-off hand finished variants includingContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Photon Ranger custom bootlegs from Motorbot…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Playful Gorilla x 4TheLuvOfToyzNY ‘Tee and Toy’ set…
Cash Cannon over at 4TheLuvOfToyzNY has once again teamed up with vector wizard Playful Gorilla for the release of their very first ‘Tee and Toy’ set! Featuring Cash’s recently released ‘Busted Trooper’ and ‘Bobafetted’ resin figures, the Star Wars inspired minis are joined by accompanying designs from Playful Gorilla that have been digitally printed directContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Playful Gorilla x 4TheLuvOfToyzNY ‘Tee and Toy’ set…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Custom Baby Deadbeats Series 3 from DLux…
Having sold out of the previous 2 runs in a matter of hours, the mighty DLux returns with his latest (and greatest!) batch of custom Baby Deadbeats! Featuring a total of 8 one-off figures, the Scott Tolleson designed mini has been painted up in a huge selection of Monster Kolor neons and metallics (our favouriteContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Custom Baby Deadbeats Series 3 from DLux…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Garbage Pail Kids ‘MiniKins’ mini figures…
We very rarely feature toys outside of the indie/art toy scene, but upon hearing that Topps would be releasing a new Garbage Pail Kids mini figure series a couple of weeks back, we simply couldn’t resist sharing the full release details with you guys now that they’ve finally emerged! Rebranded from Cheap Toys to MiniKins,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Garbage Pail Kids ‘MiniKins’ mini figures…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Split Kit Month at Muscle Things…
In honour of NolanJP’s beautifully crafted ‘Split Kit’ custom GPK Cheap Toy (get the full lowdown here), Muscle Things will be hosting ‘Kit Month’ right throughout May! Starting this Tuesday, May 7th at 11am PST, MT will be dropping 2 new colours of the figure each week, starting with the pictured Novo Yellow and NeonContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Split Kit Month at Muscle Things…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Nama Niku x Ironhaus x Eric Nilla ‘Iron: Grinder’ mini figure teased…
Joining the ‘Deathmatch‘ work-in-progress we posted a couple of weeks back, it appears that Nama Niku and Ironhaus have yet another mini figure in the works judging by this awesome header art posted yesterday! Whilst information is purely speculative at the moment, we guess that the figure will be an extension of Nama Niku’s popularContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Nama Niku x Ironhaus x Eric Nilla ‘Iron: Grinder’ mini figure teased…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The GID B/W swirl Evil Origami from alto x DMS…
To celebrate their awesome collaborative piece being nominated for ‘Best Resin’ at the Designer Toy Awards this week, alto and DMS have teamed up once again for another batch of the ever popular Evil Origamis! Cast in the ToyCon UK exclusive GID with unique black enamel paint swirls by DMS, the 3″ resin figure has beenContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The GID B/W swirl Evil Origami from alto x DMS…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Custom Critter and Lobsterman mini figures from Topheroy x The Disarticulators…
Following the ‘My Pet Monster‘ Critter custom posted earlier in the week, we proudly present 2 more Disarticulator customs from the insanely talented Topheroy! Once again tackling the 1″ Critter platform with flare, the resin figure, cast by our very own Tru:Tek, has been given Toph’s infamous rainbow fade of Monster Kolor sprays, finished withContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Custom Critter and Lobsterman mini figures from Topheroy x The Disarticulators…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Battle Cat’ custom Laser Beast from Ersico…
Hot off the heals of the recent Baxter Stockman custom Glyos posted earlier in the week, Ersico comes with yet another show-stopping piece… the Battle Cat inspired Laser Beast! Taking popular ‘Tiger Burn’ from the iconic 80’s toy line, Ersico has set about faithfully replicating the colours of He-Man’s trusty stead, using a mixture ofContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Battle Cat’ custom Laser Beast from Ersico…”
MAN-E-NEWS// WIP Rivet Wars ‘Blight Fighter’ from Ted Terranova…
No one could ever have predicted how the Rivet Wars: Eastern Front Kickstarter campaign would blow up, but after just 30 days on the net the humble tabletop board game managed to secure over 20 times the required funding, going on to net CoolMiniOrNot and series creator Ted Terranova just shy of $600,000. The resultContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// WIP Rivet Wars ‘Blight Fighter’ from Ted Terranova…”
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