Turbopistola is proud to present the fourth round of his popular Elephantos mini figures. Cast in a variety of different opaque and clear resins, the latest batch of 2″ minis has been limited to just 7 hand finished pieces; Orange Sparkle, Blue Dream, Ethernaut, Gooch 5, Hard Candy, Smoke 1 and The Smell of Blood.Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Elephantos wave 4 from Turbopistola…”
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MAN-E-UPDATE// ‘Ed Skworm vs. Min-E-Face “Noir” production shot…
As we loom ever closer to the release of our first M.U.S.C.L.E custom bootleg 2 pack, ‘Ed Skworm vs. Min-E-Face, we’ve decided to share with you the first production shot (with sprues still attached!) of the super-rare “Noir” edition that we will be offering up to our readers a week before the figures’ official release.Continue reading “MAN-E-UPDATE// ‘Ed Skworm vs. Min-E-Face “Noir” production shot…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The 20th Century Art Bears by Howie Green x MAQET…
Swiftly following the recent release of Bernie Cotton in DIY form (read more here), MAQET are proud to reveal their latest artist series, the 20th Century Art Bears by Boston based artist and customiser, Howie Green. Celebrating art history, the five exquisite designs touch on some of the last century’s most influential styles, including Pop Art, DeContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The 20th Century Art Bears by Howie Green x MAQET…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Meatgrinder vs. Half Baked Ham Namakeshi custom bootlegs…
[photos/info- University of M.U.S.C.L.E] As mentioned earlier in the week, we still weren’t sure as to whether Meatgrinder’s sparring buddy, Half Baked Ham, would be making it into our first batch of Nama-Niku x Eric Nilla Namakeshi exclusives… well today we can reveal that our meaty friend has made the cut! To be released alongsideContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Meatgrinder vs. Half Baked Ham Namakeshi custom bootlegs…”
MAN-E-NEWS// “Make Your Own Bernie” from Scott Tolleson x MAQET…
Following the success Scott Tolleson‘s Bernie Cotton Artist Series plastin figure (still available to purchase here), MAQET have just revealed that the awesome piece is now available in DIY form! For just $30, any fan of the adorable character can now adorn him with their very own design… with an extensive selection of online designContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// “Make Your Own Bernie” from Scott Tolleson x MAQET…”
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-UPDATE// The Eric Nilla x Nama-Niku MAN-E-TOYS exclusives- first test pulls…
As mentioned in our recent exposé of their awesome work, the mighty Eric Nilla and Tyler from Nama-Niku have agreed to work on a number of exclusives for our store… so it comes with great pleasure today to reveal to you the very first test pulls! Due to feature Eric’s SD Splatterhouse Rick, alongside Tyler’s ChibiContinue reading “MAN-E-UPDATE// The Eric Nilla x Nama-Niku MAN-E-TOYS exclusives- first test pulls…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Jumbo-Kaggra custom keshi from Big Man Toys…
Continuing our look into the world of keshi/M.U.S.C.L.E in the build up to ‘Ed Skworm and Min-E-Face‘s release next month, we bring you Jumbo-Kaggra, a stunning keshi from UK based Big Man Toys. Based on the real-life wrestler of the same name, the custom figure comes complete with the infamous spiked mask worn by bothContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Jumbo-Kaggra custom keshi from Big Man Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Mini Skelechubs from We Become Monsters…
With the first 3 Mini Skelechubs for the Toy Invaderz show previewed earlier in the week (here), we are pleased to reveal the staggering selection that We Become Monsters will be dropping in-store next week. Featuring a mixture of solid, clear and faded tints, the hand cast resin figures were created from the original 3.5″Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Mini Skelechubs from We Become Monsters…”
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…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Scrap Sanadayu custom bootlegs from Luke Harris…
[Photos/info from the University of M.U.S.C.L.E] Continuing our look into the world of custom M.U.S.C.L.E/Keshi in the lead up to next month’s ‘Ed Skworm and Min-E-Face release (find out more here), we bring you the awesome custom Scrap Sanadayu bootlegs from Luke Haris of Imperfecz Toys! Originally created for a short lived manga that airedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Scrap Sanadayu custom bootlegs from Luke Harris…”
MAN-E-NEWS// (UPDATED) Triclops’ B.A.S.T.A.R.D’s wave 2 at Kapow!..
With test-pulls of both PeeNut and B.A.S.T.A.R.D.S virgin PeeNut Hunter revealed last week (find out more here), Triclops have gone all out in creating a whole army of the little critters ready for this weekend’s Kapow! Comic Con (Islington Design Centre, LDN). Featuring the previously mentioned PeeNut and PeeNut Hunter, Triclops have also ressurected Tommy Tanker, MusclitoContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// (UPDATED) Triclops’ B.A.S.T.A.R.D’s wave 2 at Kapow!..”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Super Rare M.U.S.C.L.E. Can from Nama-Niku and Eric Nilla…
[Photos from the University of M.U.S.C.L.E] As mentioned in our feature yesterday (read more here), we will be delving into the world of both M.U.S.C.L.E and Kinnikuman a lot more as we ready our ‘Ed Skworm vs. Min-E-Face release, with no better place to start than Nama-Niku and Eric Nilla’s awesome Super Rare M.U.S.C.L.E Can.Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Super Rare M.U.S.C.L.E. Can from Nama-Niku and Eric Nilla…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Richard UME’s Jason for the “Kings of Resin” blindbox series…
With the release of Tenacious Toys and Dead Hand Toys‘ “Kings of Resin” series set for tomorrow (Friday,May 18th), we’ve decided to take a little look at one of our favourite contributions, Jason the cheeky ghost from Rich UME! Standing at around 3″ tall with hat, the beautifully minimal sculpt was based on a popularContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Richard UME’s Jason for the “Kings of Resin” blindbox series…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Mini 10-Doh! Series One from Squid Kids Ink…
Originally previewed back at last month’s Wondercon, Squid Kids Ink are proud to officially announce their first blind-boxed series, Mini 10-Doh! Scaling the much loved 10-Doh! NES styled cartridge down to a dinky 3.5″, the first series is set to feature designs by Andrew Wilson, Doktor A, Jerome Lu, Jesse Hernandez, Kozik, Kwestone, Luke Chueh,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Mini 10-Doh! Series One from Squid Kids Ink…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Midnight Marauder and Norse Eatin’ Dragon customs from Jon Paul Kaiser…
The ever busy Jon Paul Kaiser has been hard at work on another two stunning custom pieces, the Cap’n Sturnbrau Midnight Marauder and Norse Eatin’ Dragon! The first custom we’ve seen Jon’s Sturnbrau “Pieces of Eight” variant, the piece abandons the use of bold lines and stark contrasts in favour of a more subtle approach,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Midnight Marauder and Norse Eatin’ Dragon customs from Jon Paul Kaiser…”
MAN-E-FEATURE// Nama-Niku and Eric Nilla’s custom M.U.S.C.L.E figures…
Since embarking on the ‘Ed Skworm vs. Min-E-Face project a few months back (find out more here), we’ve slowly started to realise how big and diverse the custom M.U.S.C.L.E/Kinnikuman community is, with sites such as the University of M.U.S.C.L.E, Little Rubber Guys and Nama-Niku covering a huge selection of highly talented sculptors, producers and paintersContinue reading “MAN-E-FEATURE// Nama-Niku and Eric Nilla’s custom M.U.S.C.L.E figures…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Misko Mini Series from Nathan Jurevicius x Kidrobot…
“Misko rises from the mystic roots in which it dwells.” Inspired by the ancient folk tales of Nathan Jurevicius‘ Lithuanian roots, Kidrobot reveals their first toy line fabricated from wood, the Misko Mini Series! Available blind-boxed in 8 different colour variations; Grey, Yellow, Teal, White, Red, Pink, Black, and Blue, the Miskos come with interchangeable heads and neckContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Misko Mini Series from Nathan Jurevicius x Kidrobot…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Red Mini MAD*L resin figure from MAD…
Hot on the tail of the recent Clear, Black and Breaking Bad drops, MAD is proud to present the fourth edition in the highly sought after Mini MAD*L series, this time in a striking red resin! Going by previous releases, these meticulously hand cast and polished figures will be limited to just 20 pieces at aContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Red Mini MAD*L resin figure from MAD…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Mega Mecha custom Android series from Adam Pratt…
As mentioned last week (Custom Street Shark post, here), our good friend Adam Pratt has been busy working on an awesome new blind-boxed custom Android series, the Mega Mechas! Taking the kit-bashed army aesthetic that we’ve come to know and love, Adam has produced 16 pieces for the series, with 7 common designs, 5 uncommon, 3Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Mega Mecha custom Android series from Adam Pratt…”
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