After a month of waiting with baited breath, Alec over at Muscle Things is proud to reveal that the store is once more stocked to the brim with a brand new selection of B.U.F.F mini figures! Featuring the previously revealed BabyZilla and Mr T, the massive restock also sees the debut of another 6 awesomeContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// New B.U.F.F mini figures in the Muscle Things store…”
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MAN-E-NEWS// The Nama-Niku and Healeymade Grasshut exclusives…
Judging by recent Instagram posts, it would appear that two Man-E-Toy favourites, both Nama-Niku and Healeymade, are gearing up for some very special exclusives for Bwana Spoons’ Grasshut! Whilst Healeymade has prepared another awesome batch of the recent L’Amour Supreme collab, the two-headed “Dino Bros”, Nama-Niku’s Tyler, along with the casting expertise of Eric Nilla,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Nama-Niku and Healeymade Grasshut exclusives…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The new store from Eric Nilla…
We’ve featured the amazing work of sculptor and caster Eric Nilla numerous times here at Man-E-Toys (check out our various posts here), but with most of his releases being limited to the dedicated mini figure forums, a lot of potential new fans have missed out… Well that ends today, as later on tonight Eric willContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The new store from Eric Nilla…”
MAN-E-NEWS// BabyZilla B.U.F.F mini figure from Nama Niku x Muscle Things…
Following in the footsteps of both Meatgrinder and Half-Baked Ham, Nama-Niku‘s Manzilla has received the “chibi” treatment with the reveal of BabyZilla! Created for the on-going wrestling inspired “B.U.F.F” line, BabyZilla has been touted as the series’ first ever manager (with more to follow soon!)… Kit-bashed/sculpt by Tyler of Nama-Niku and hand cast in anContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// BabyZilla B.U.F.F mini figure from Nama Niku x Muscle Things…”
MAN-E-UPDATE// The Manzilla 2 custom M.U.S.C.L.E from Nama-Niku x Eric Nilla…
We previously revealed that Nama-Niku‘s awesome “Manzilla” M.U.S.C.L.E custom would be making a return courtesy of the casting skills of Eric Nilla (find out more here)… well today we bring you pics of the little guys in all their multi-coloured glory- bagged, headed and ready to join your collection now! Cast in a high qualityContinue reading “MAN-E-UPDATE// The Manzilla 2 custom M.U.S.C.L.E from Nama-Niku x Eric Nilla…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The custom Chibi Meatgrinder from Nama-Niku…
As we loom ever closer to the release of our very own NamaNilla exclusive colourways (find out more here), we’ve decided to take a little look at a custom of one of the figures that will be featuring, the Chibi Meatgrinder! Created by the Meatgrinder’s original sculptor, Tyler of Nama-Niku, the rubber keshi-style micro hasContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The custom Chibi Meatgrinder from Nama-Niku…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Manzilla 2” custom bootleg M.U.S.C.L.E from Nama-Niku x Eric Nilla…
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…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Kinnikuman “London Olympics” Robin Mask sofubi…
Very rarely do we feature Kinnikuman here on MAN-E-TOYS, but after clocking this guy on the Nama-Niku blog we couldn’t resist sharing! Based on iconic Kinnikuman character Robin Mask, the 8″ tall sofubi has been created for Five Star Toy‘s Flag Design Series… and in keeping with the upcoming 2012 London Olympics, has been castContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Kinnikuman “London Olympics” Robin Mask sofubi…”
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-FEATURE// The Deka Sneagator Claw from Eric Nilla…
With the release of the MAN-E-TOYS Nilla x Niku exclusives, plus our very own ‘Ed Skworm Vs. Min-E-Face 2 pack looming ever nearer, we’ve decided to take a closer look at another Eric Nilla creation, the Deka Sneagator Claw. Paying homage to the iconic M.U.S.C.L.E figure, Eric has perfectly recreated the claw in an oversized 4″Continue reading “MAN-E-FEATURE// The Deka Sneagator Claw from Eric Nilla…”
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-NEWS// The Super Rare M.U.S.C.L.E Can V.2 from Nama-Niku x Muscle Things…
As we prepare for the launch of our exclusive Super Rare M.U.S.C.L.E Can colourway, we bring you the first shots of its latest incarnation, Version 2! Created by Nama-Niku and Muscle Things, the newly revised design features a whole host of new non-poster figures (from our count, there appears to be 8 crammed in thisContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Super Rare M.U.S.C.L.E Can V.2 from Nama-Niku x Muscle Things…”
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-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// 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// 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-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…”
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