Having seen extremely limited runs in unpainted black and white soft vinyl, BlackBook Toy‘s latest collaboration with Ron English and Popaganda – Evil Mc – is finally set to receive its first (semi) painted coloway just in time for Wonderfestival Summer ’15 next week! Based on the reoccurring character seen in many of English’s paintings, the sinister-looking fast foodContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Wonderfestival exclusive “Evil MC” sofubi from Ron English x Blackbook Toy…”
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MAN-E-NEWS// BlackBook Toy’s “Evil Mc” sofubi revealed in full…
Originally teased here back in December of last year, BlackBook Toy‘s latest collaboration with Ron English and Popaganda – Evil Mc – has finally been revealed in full! Based on the reoccurring character seen in many of English’s paintings, the sinister-looking fast food anti-mascot has been realised in 3D by the talented Chop over at Monster Farm, standingContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// BlackBook Toy’s “Evil Mc” sofubi revealed in full…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Mousemask Murphy in Airplane “Camo” edition from Blackbook Toy x Ron English…
Nigo over at Blackbook Toy is proud to reveal that Ron English’s Mousemask Murphy in Airplane sofubi is set to make a comeback this week in a special “Camo” colorway! Designed by English and sculpted by Knuckle-san of Little Chop Design, the 6.5” tall figure appears to be produced in an olive colored soft vinylContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Mousemask Murphy in Airplane “Camo” edition from Blackbook Toy x Ron English…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Toy Tokyo exclusive “Blue Glitter” McSupersized sofubi…
Toy retailer Toy Tokyo have teamed up with Secret Base for an exclusive “Blue Glitter” edition of Ron English’s McSupersized sofubi! Standing at around 7” tall, the classic piece has been produced by Secret Base in a clear vinyl this time around, complete with blue glitter skeletal insert with subtle black rub. Currently available inContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Toy Tokyo exclusive “Blue Glitter” McSupersized sofubi…”
MAN-E-NEWS// “Glow in the Dark Week” at Toy Art Gallery…
The guys over at Toy Art Gallery are proud to announce that they’ll be kicking off a whole week dedicated to Glow in the Dark this Wednesday, January 5th! 2 different figures from TAG’s extensive vault of sofubi will be up for grabs in GID, the first coming in the form of Boglins creator TomContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// “Glow in the Dark Week” at Toy Art Gallery…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Ron English x BlackBook Toy’s Evil Mc sofubi teased…
BlackBook Toy have just revealed that they’re teaming up with pop artist Ron English for an all-new take on Ronald McDonald for their latest sofubi, Evil Mc! Based on the reoccurring character seen in many of English’s paintings, the sinister-looking fast food anti-mascot has been realised in 3D by the talented Chop over at Monster Farm. With the figureContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Ron English x BlackBook Toy’s Evil Mc sofubi teased…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Ron English’s “Status Factory” at Toy Art Gallery…
Pop Surrealist Art legend Ron English will be heading to Toy Art Gallery for a special one-day only toy release and book signing this Sunday, July 13th! On hand at the Melrose gallery location from 2-4pm, Ron will be unveiling his latest collaborative toy projects with the gallery, Modzilla and the Urban Bigfoot, as well as signing hisContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Ron English’s “Status Factory” at Toy Art Gallery…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Toy Art Gallery x Ron English’s Urban Big Foot sofubi revealed…
Gino Joukar over at TAG has just unveiled a test shot of the latest exclusive figure to come from the gallery, Ron English‘s Urban Bigfoot! Standing at roughly 7″ tall and coming with 3 points of articulation, the hi-top, beanie wearing beast is due to be making it’s debut in soft vinyl at a soon toContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Toy Art Gallery x Ron English’s Urban Big Foot sofubi revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Supersized Me SSF sofubi from Ron English x Secret Base…
Secret Base have teamed up with Popaganda‘s Ron English for the latest round of Supersized Me sofubi! The first of 4 planned releases that feature an all-new internal skeleton sculpt, the 6.5″ tall figure has been cast up in a clear soft vinyl, with masked yellow and red sprays that leave just the black-rubbed skull visible. Currently upContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Supersized Me SSF sofubi from Ron English x Secret Base…”
MAN-E-NEWS// MC Supersized (Green Vers.) artist proofs from Popaganda x Secret Base…
♫♪ On the eleventh day of Xmas Madness, POPaganda offered to me, MC Supersized (Green Version) APs! ♫♪ As part of Ron English and Popaganda‘s “Twelve Days of Xmas Madness” promotion, the guys proudly present their penultimate release… the MC Supersized (Green Ver) artist proofs! Standing at around 7″ of Japanese soft vinyl, the SecretbaseContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// MC Supersized (Green Vers.) artist proofs from Popaganda x Secret Base…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The resin “MC Lover” mini figure from Ron English…
Ron English comes with his latest incarnation of the iconic MC Supersized character, as he proudly presents the resin MC Lover! Originally making an appearance at Clutter’s recent ‘Thought Bubble’ show in a variety of clear colours (of which a limited batch are still available here), the hand cast piece comes in a bubblegum pinkContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The resin “MC Lover” mini figure from Ron English…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Ron English’s Action Jackson for the (In)action Figure Show…
With most of the artists featuring in tonight’s (In)action Figure Show coming from either a bootleg, mini figure or neo-vintage background (Galaxxor, ManOrMonster?, Bigmantoys et al), we were left very intrigued as to what legendary pop artist Ron English would come up with… Well thankfully his piece ‘Action Jackson’ was amongst the entries Trustpigs sentContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Ron English’s Action Jackson for the (In)action Figure Show…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Toy Tokyo x Secret Base McSupersized “Black”…
Spotted over at Hypebeast earlier today comes the latest Toy Tokyo exclusive of Ron English‘s “McSupersize Me” sofubi, the Black edition! Cast by Secret Base in a soft black vinyl with white, red and black detailing, the figure is available through Zozotown now for just 7,140yen. Whilst not as striking as last year’s X-Ray release, the sleek blackContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Toy Tokyo x Secret Base McSupersized “Black”…”
MAN-E-NEWS// America Depress from Ron English x Kidrobot Black…
Teased a couple of weeks back, Ron English‘s collaboration with Kidrobot’s Black off-shoot, “America Depress” has finally been revealed in all its glory. Based on a painting English did way back at the beginning of the financial crisis (check our original post for a look), the monumental 12″ vinyl figure has been limited to justContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// America Depress from Ron English x Kidrobot Black…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Ron English’s “American Depression” for Kidrobot Black…
It’s been a long time since the release of Tara McPherson’s Lilitu figure, so it came with great pleasure to find out that Kidrobot Black‘s latest release, Ron English‘s “American Depression” will be dropping at the end of the month! Fitting the more-art-than-toy brief of Kidrobot‘s super sleek subsidiary, the piece has been adapted fromContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Ron English’s “American Depression” for Kidrobot Black…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Star-Skull Astronaut” from Dum English x Made by Monsters…
Made by Monsters continue their amazing work with Ron English in his first collaboration with RnB singer Chris Brown, the “Star-Skull Astronaut series. Going under the newly formed “Dum English” moniker, the pair have infused low brow, pop culture and art toy for their incredible debut piece. Due to be released as a 10″ figureContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Star-Skull Astronaut” from Dum English x Made by Monsters…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Mousemask Murphy vinyl figure from Made by Monsters x Ron English…
Originally previewed at the House of Vans event in Berlin, Ron English‘s collaboration with Made by Monsters, the giant-sized Mousemask Murphy vinyl figure, has finally been given an official reveal on the Garageworks blog. Standing at a lofty 10″ tall, the highly anticipated release comes in an International Color edition and a Japan specific ZacPac Grey-Tone edition. LimitedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Mousemask Murphy vinyl figure from Made by Monsters x Ron English…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Fat Tony ‘Fluorescent Edition’ from Ron English…
Hot off the heals of the recent release (and quick disappearance!) of OG Fat Tony, Ron English has recent revealed the latest colourway to drop, the Fluorescent Edition. Unlike the initial batch’s limit of just 500 pieces worldwide, Fluorescent Tony will be dropping as an open edition at your local art toy emporium sometime soon.Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Fat Tony ‘Fluorescent Edition’ from Ron English…”
America’s Back: Obama x Hulk sculpt from Ron English…
Recently revealed over at Clutter Magazine, America’s Back is the latest sculpture to come from Ron English. Coinciding with the release of his latest song (lyrics below) of the same name, there is no news as to wether the Obama x Hulk sculpt will ever make it to production- we’re keeping fingers and toes crossed,Continue reading “America’s Back: Obama x Hulk sculpt from Ron English…”
KillKidds Fat Tony vinyl toy from Ron English…
Revealed through Clutter Magazine’s twitter feed last week, Fat Tony is the lastest Popaganda figure from the legendary Ron English. First appearing last October on counterfeit cereal packets English had placed around two grocery stores, the morbidly obese Tony the Tiger (Fat Tony) sat alongside a bloated Sam Toucan and drug addicted Dig-em to raiseContinue reading “KillKidds Fat Tony vinyl toy from Ron English…”
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