MAN-E-NEWS// The Monstrehero x RealxHead SDCC Leechface…

Heavyweights from both the resin and Japanese vinyl scenes, Monstrehero and Real x Head have revealed that they will be debuting a very special collaboration at this year’s SDCC, the absolutely stunning Leechface! It appears that the figure will be a vinyl/resin mash-up, with Monstrehero creating the head and Real x Head producing the Chaos-styleContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Monstrehero x RealxHead SDCC Leechface…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The custom Mecha Kappa from Todd Robertson…

Todd Robertson aka Mechavirus shares a pic of his latest private commission, the custom Mecha Kappa! Taking the once cute Comet Debris sofubi, Todd has replaced the “melt” style body with an altogether more sinister clear-cast kaiju piece. Finished in a mixture of metallic red, blue and green Monster Kolor sprays, the creature’s stomach hasContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The custom Mecha Kappa from Todd Robertson…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Tiger(Wolf)Girl from FrankenFactory…

“WolfGirl took fate into her own hands and defeated the beast. Now she wears the pelt proudly as a message to all who hunt the vulnerable, torment the weak and seek to destroy. A warning that should be heeded…” It appears that Shea Brittain of FrankenFactory is creating a number of new Wolf Girl resinsContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Tiger(Wolf)Girl from FrankenFactory…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The custom Ammonaito resin figures from Topheroy…

Following the reveal of Todd Robertson aka Mechavirus‘ Creamsicle Ammonaitos yesterday (find out more here), we take a look at another batch that have just been completed… this time coming from the blessed airbrush of Topheroy! Limited to an edition of just four pieces, the drop-dead gorgeous resin figures have been masterfully sprayed in aContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The custom Ammonaito resin figures from Topheroy…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Custom Cosmic Squadron from Max Toy’s Mark Nagata…

Swiftly following last month’s awesome Todd Robertson collaboration, the Cosmic Squadron are back… this time at the hands of Max Toy‘s Mark Nagata! Revealed on his Twitter feed yesterday, the set of four vinyl figures have been painted in Nagata’s unmistakable “galaxy” style, featuring other-worldly airbrushing, meticulously brushed facial detailing and subtle additions including cigarettesContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Custom Cosmic Squadron from Max Toy’s Mark Nagata…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Plaseebo’s customs for Monster Mayhem at FOE Gallery…

Following the slew of reveals for last week’s BITS show, the ever busy king-of-creep, Bob Conge (aka Plaseebo), shares with us another 5 customs that will be featuring at this year’s Monster Mayhem. Consisting of 2 Molezilla customs, the resin cast “Moleortise” and the vinyl “Cotton Candy Molezilla”, a new GID Diagomi, the Grody mash-up “Braineniac”,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Plaseebo’s customs for Monster Mayhem at FOE Gallery…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Pretty Boi “Magnificent Bastard” from ESC Toy x Monster Kolor…

Following the huge success of past collaborations, Erick Scarecrow of ESC Toy once again teams up with Monster Kolor for another super-limited release, the “Magnificent Bastard” Pretty Boi! Coming in the metallic rainbow of colours we saw in the recent Wet Suit Maria release, the hand sprayed resin release has been capped at just 5Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Pretty Boi “Magnificent Bastard” from ESC Toy x Monster Kolor…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The new Farm Set paints from Monster Kolor…

Matt Walker over at Monster Kolor is proud to present their latest range of paints, the Farm Set! Known for their amazing selection of metallic, pearlescent, and neon paints, Monster Kolor have plumped with a more natural palette this time, with the standard set featuring Farm Yellow, Farm Brown, Minted, Gentmag and Flesh. The setContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The new Farm Set paints from Monster Kolor…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Krink NYC vs. Monster Kolor Paint Battle at Kidrobot NY…

Next month sees Kidrobot NYC play host to the first ever Krink NYC vs. Monster Kolor Paint Battle! With Auks One and Mr Munk fighting in the Krink corner, Matt Walker’s calling on the talents of Lamour Supreme and the Sucklord to throw down some paint for the MK team. Featuring a plethora of liveContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Krink NYC vs. Monster Kolor Paint Battle at Kidrobot NY…”

MAN-E-NEWS// New custom Cosmic Squadrons from Todd Robertson x Dead Presidents Designs…

Matt Walker of Monster Kolor/Dead Presidents is proud to present the latest round of Cosmic Squadron customs from Todd Robertson. Featuring a series of 3 plus a one of creation, the 4 articulated vinyl figures have been expertly painted in a number of vivid metalic Monster Kolor sprays. Priced at just $300 a piece, Todd’sContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// New custom Cosmic Squadrons from Todd Robertson x Dead Presidents Designs…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Turtum Micci Series 3 from ESC Toy…

Never one to rest on his laurels, Erick Scarecrow of ESC Toy is back with yet another limited resin release, Turtum Micci Series 3. Swiftly following February’s ‘Slate’ edition, Series 3 appears to be cast in clear resin with a multi-coloured (Monster Kolor?) paint job. News on pricing and availability are still thin on theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Turtum Micci Series 3 from ESC Toy…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Kissaki ‘Summer Dream’ from ESC Toy x Monster Kolor…

Dropping in the ESC Toy store as I write this comes Eric Scarecrow’s latest collaboration with Monster Kolor, the ‘Summer Dream’ Kissaki. Standing at a loft 10″ tall, the fourth edition of Kissaki has been hand painted and sprayed by Eric using a vivid palette of Monster Kolor paints. Limited to just 9 pieces worldwide,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Kissaki ‘Summer Dream’ from ESC Toy x Monster Kolor…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Monster Kolor’s 2nd birthday…

Celebrating two years in the business this week, Matt Walker of Monster Kolor has lined up a number of announcements for the coming month’s festivities, the first two we can reveal today… Released in the store today comes the long awaited arrival of Monster Kolor’s Brushable paint series. Available in Black, White, Red, Blue, Green,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Monster Kolor’s 2nd birthday…”

MAN-E-NEWS// (Updated) Wet Suit Maria from ESC Toy x Monster Kolor…

Erick Scarecrow and Monster Kolor‘s Matt Walker have announced a new collaboration in the form of Wet-Suit Maria. Limited to just 7 pieces, the vibrantly coloured figures have been hand sprayed by Matt in some of Monster Kolors’ most popular shades. No news as of yet regarding release date and pricing (although the flyer seemsContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// (Updated) Wet Suit Maria from ESC Toy x Monster Kolor…”

Monster Kolor’s Artist Series featuring the Sucklord

Regarded as the premier paint manufacturer amongst the custom art toy community, Monster Kolor have recently revealed their latest Artist Series of paints to wide fanfare. Featuring collaborations with the Sucklord, Mark Nagata (Max Toy Co), and Todd Robertson (Mecha Virus), Monster Kolor’s Matt Walker has worked side-by-side with each of the artists to createContinue reading “Monster Kolor’s Artist Series featuring the Sucklord”