MAN-E-NEWS// Battling Bastards: El Cabroncito custom bootleg from Scraped Resin…

The bootleg universe of the Battling Bastards just got a ‘LITTLE’ bigger, as El Cabroncito, the death-defying Mexican mini, joins Ultimate Carlos’ army of lucha thugs for the latest release from Scraped Resin! Kit-bashed and re-sculpted from various lucha figures, El Cabroncito differs slightly from the previous release in terms of scale and articulation- insteadContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Battling Bastards: El Cabroncito custom bootleg from Scraped Resin…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Phalanx mini exposition at C2E2 revealed…

With Chicago’s C2E2 opening it’s doors later this week, Ben Spencer over at Nerd City proudly presents the entire Phalanx line-up in full! A mini exposition featuring an incredible collection of neo-vintage 5.5″ action figure customs, bootlegs and original figures, the strictly limited designs will be available to view and purchase from the Nerd CityContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Phalanx mini exposition at C2E2 revealed…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “HEALTH INSPECTOR” resin inaction figure from Green Plastic Tunnels x Novelty Haus…

Andrew Geddes of Green Plastic Tunnels has teamed up with Novelty Haus for the release of his debut resin figure, the HEALTH INSPECTOR! “Travelling the galaxy scoping for code violators”, the awesome Tron kit-bash stands at around 4″ tall coming with zero points of articulation. Hand cast in a mix of light pink, light blueContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “HEALTH INSPECTOR” resin inaction figure from Green Plastic Tunnels x Novelty Haus…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Galaxxor’s ‘Space Knight Eldrus’ for the Toys Are Us group show…

Ben Spencer of Galaxxor/Nerd City fame has just revealed images of his entry for Killer Bootlegs‘ upcoming ‘Toys Are Us’ group show… presenting the mighty Space Knight Eldrus! Seeing a return of the popular Cyborg Space Barbarian head sculpt, the stunning one-off Galaxxor figure has been cast in resin by Marty ‘Godbeast’ Hansen, coming paintedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Galaxxor’s ‘Space Knight Eldrus’ for the Toys Are Us group show…”

MAN-E-UPDATE// Dubose Art’s Driggs “The Hunter” custom bootleg for the Toys Are Us group show…

We’ve been closely following the progress of Dubose Art‘s first custom bootleg, Driggs “The Hunter”, since it’s inception a few weeks back, so it came with great pleasure this morning to find the first batch revealed in all their glory… Created for Killer Bootlegs‘ upcoming “Toy Are Us” group art show, the stunning figure has been kit-bashedContinue reading “MAN-E-UPDATE// Dubose Art’s Driggs “The Hunter” custom bootleg for the Toys Are Us group show…”

MAN-E-NEWS// ‘Killer DieBia$e’ customs from Goodleg Toys x Killer Bootlegs…

The guys over at Goodleg toys have teamed up with Killer Bootlegs‘ Peter Wheatstraw for the very first 3rd party custom run of WOTU (Wrestlers of the Universe) figures, as they proudly introduce Killer DieBia$e… Kit-bashed and recast by Goodleg from vintage MOTU and WWF action figures, the set of 3 Dead DieBia$es were handed overContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// ‘Killer DieBia$e’ customs from Goodleg Toys x Killer Bootlegs…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Rudo Rey Mar’ Lucha Shark C2E2/Phalanx exclusive…

“From the corner of the Galaxxorverse that is Hive World X-544 comes Rudo Rey Mar, the bad boy of The Lucha Sharks! He’s never met a steel bar or a rule  that he couldn’t bend (or break!)…” Joining the previously posted Prince Algor earlier today, Nerd City/Galaxxor‘s Ben Spencer has just revealed yet another designerContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Rudo Rey Mar’ Lucha Shark C2E2/Phalanx exclusive…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Dubose Art’s Driggs “The Hunter” custom bootleg for the Toys Are Us group show…

Taking a shockingly good stab at his first ever custom bootleg action figure, Jonathan of Dubose Art proudly reveals Driggs “The Hunter”… Created for Killer Bootlegs‘ upcoming “Toy Are Us” group art show at the Rockford Art Deli, the stunning figure has been kit-bashed from a variety of early 90’s ToyBiz X Men figures and anContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Dubose Art’s Driggs “The Hunter” custom bootleg for the Toys Are Us group show…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Battling Bastards: Ultimate Carlos from Scraped Resin…

Born out of a love for Mexican lucha toys, up and coming custom bootleggers Scraped Resin are proud to present their debut line, the Battling Bastards! Starting with the series’ main protagonist, Ultimate Carlos, the resin figure has been kit-bashed from a vintage Joker and lucha toy, coming cast in a staggering total of 8Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Battling Bastards: Ultimate Carlos from Scraped Resin…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The WOTU ‘Ecstasy’ edition 2 pack from Goodleg Toys…

Hot off the heels of the recent WOTU ‘Ice’ edition (check it out here), the guys over at Goodleg Toys are proud to reveal the return of the series’ 2 most popular villains, Warhoard & Dead DieBia$e… this time around in an 90’s inspired ‘Ecstacy’ colourway! Cast in a rave-tastic clear neon yellow and pink, theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The WOTU ‘Ecstasy’ edition 2 pack from Goodleg Toys…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Bones and Daggers’ Alabastard custom resin bootleg…

New ‘KO’ inspired custom bootleg line ‘Bones and Daggers‘ is set to receive it’s first release this week, as we proudly reveal to you guys the awesome Alabastard… A tribute to Herr Bone from the infamous ‘Flex-A-Tron’ line, the figure has been kit-bashed from a Galaxy Warrior body and modified AWA Larry Zybysko head, comingContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Bones and Daggers’ Alabastard custom resin bootleg…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Bloodshot’ custom bootleg from 5.5 Customs…

Dwaine Espinoza over at 5.5 Customs is proud to present his latest custom bootleg action figure, the amazing ‘Valentine’s Day’ exclusive Bloodshot! Kit-bashed from a variety of vintage MOTU action figures including Clawful and Mantenna that have been recast and painted in the striking red/black colourway you see above, coming bagged and headed with customContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Bloodshot’ custom bootleg from 5.5 Customs…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Killer Kaiju Melts from Killer Bootlegs x Concocted Curriodities…

Originally previewed way back in November, Peter Goral of Killer Bootlegs is proud to present his latest collaboration with Concocted Curriodities, the Killer Kaiju Melt series! Created using KB’s recent ‘Killer Kaiju’ that was in-turn kitbashed from a variety of 3.75″ vintage action figures, the stunning customs have been given the ‘melt’ treatment courtesy ofContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Killer Kaiju Melts from Killer Bootlegs x Concocted Curriodities…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The WOTU “Ice Series” custom bootlegs from Goodleg Toys…

With the near instant sell-out success of the WOTU (Wrestlers of the Universe) test-casts under their belt, the guys over at Goodleg Toys have wasted no time in getting to work on the first official run… as they proudly present the Ice Series! Featuring one of the most popular colourways from the initial line-up, aContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The WOTU “Ice Series” custom bootlegs from Goodleg Toys…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Sucklord at Clutter’s (In)action Figure Show…

Following a surprise announcement that he’ll be attending tonight’s (In)action Figure Show opening, the Sucklord proudly presents the wares he’ll have on display… Once again teaming up with Scott Wilkowski, the pair have resurrected recent ‘Suck Up’ entry X-Ray Action for a second appearance, featuring the same skeletal Sucklord X2 cast, this time around inContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Sucklord at Clutter’s (In)action Figure Show…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Galactic Jerkbags x Sucklord x Onell Design exclusive…

Unofficial Suckadelic fan club Galactic Jerkbags has once again teamed up with the Sucklord himself for their latest exclusive release, which this time around appears to be featuring the talent’s of Onell Design‘s Matt Doughty too! Word on the project is still close guarded, but from what we can tell of the info released soContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Galactic Jerkbags x Sucklord x Onell Design exclusive…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Custom Jin Baba resin figures from Skinner x Healeymade…

NY based resin maestro Healeymade has resurrected fan favourite Jin Baba for a special custom run… from the one and only Skinner! Hand cast in resin by Healey, the 3.75″ figures have been painted  in Skinner’s signature mix of blue to green metallic sprays, finished with red, yellow and white brush work. Due to goContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Custom Jin Baba resin figures from Skinner x Healeymade…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Josh Longo’s ‘Rumble Toid’ for the (In)action Figure Show…

Spotted over at Spanky Stokes this morning comes yet another cracking addition to the already incredible line up of toys for this weekend’s (In)action Figure Show… Josh Longo‘s Rumble Toid! Making the leap into 3D, Josh has re-interpreted one of his many characters in action figure form, featuring the same minimal, creased aesthetic that hasContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Josh Longo’s ‘Rumble Toid’ for the (In)action Figure Show…”

MAN-E-NEWS// WOTU test pulls from Goodleg Toys…

Wasting no time since the debut of the WOTU (Wrestlers of the Universe) customs a couple of weeks back, the guys over at Goodleg Toys are proud to reveal the very first test shots for the second part of the series… the hand cast resin variants! Unlike the previous one-off releases, Goodleg plan on producingContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// WOTU test pulls from Goodleg Toys…”

MAN-E-NEWS// ManOrMonster?’s Rob-N-Mask MOTUMU for the (In)action Figure Show…

Following our exclusive look at Dest-Ro, the honour fell upon Nerd City for the reveal of ManOrMonster? Studio‘s second (In)action Figure Show entry… the incredible Rob-N-Mask MOTUMU! The third figure in the series to be unveiled so far, Rob-N-Mask pays an ingenius tribute to our favourite 80’s toy line M.U.S.C.L.E, featuring a mixture of bootedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// ManOrMonster?’s Rob-N-Mask MOTUMU for the (In)action Figure Show…”