MAN-E-NEWS// Motorbot’s ‘Squonk’ resin figure out today (plus Robot 13 update)…

Featured here as a work in progress a few weeks back, Motorbot‘s latest resin creature, the Squonk, is set to drop some time today in the Deadbear Studios store. Limited to an initial batch of around 10, Motorbot has revealed several different shimmering colourways so far, including ‘slime’ green, root beer, ocean water, sparkling creamContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Motorbot’s ‘Squonk’ resin figure out today (plus Robot 13 update)…”

MAN-E-FEATURE// Exclusive interview with Galaxxor creator Ben Spencer…

Now in it’s ninth edition, Ben Spencer’s Galaxxor: Monster Hunter Robo figure has swiftly become one of the most sought after designer toys in the industry. Heavily influenced by the hunched 5.5″ action figures of the 70’s and 80’s, the series has gained a reputation through Ben’s instantly recognisable sculpt, a seemingly endless supply ofContinue reading “MAN-E-FEATURE// Exclusive interview with Galaxxor creator Ben Spencer…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Pembleton Stranglefoot test pull from UME Toys…

Featured in our toy round-up a couple of weeks back, Rich over at UME Toys has just revealed images of Pembleton Stranglefoot’s first test pull- and it looks amazing! No news as of yet on edition size or pricing for the 4″ resin octopi, but stay tuned for an interview in the coming weeks whereContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Pembleton Stranglefoot test pull from UME Toys…”

TRANNYformers: New resin figures from 2bithack

Continuing the shameless pop culture parodies of our last post, we present to you the “TRANNYformers”, the latest line of resin figures from toy creator, 2bithack. Launching yesterday, the 4″ tall hand cast and painted toys are available to purchase for $40 each through 2bithack’s bigcartel here. The up coming artist first debuted at DesignerContinue reading “TRANNYformers: New resin figures from 2bithack”

Exclusive: Interview With Toy Creator/Customiser Adam Pratt

(Hand Painted Skekiltor, Adam Pratt/Halfbad Toyz- Art and Design Steven Patt 2011) With his custom toy work featuring in both of our recent ‘Rivet Wars‘ articles, we decided to delve a little further into the world of artist Adam Pratt. The Massachusetts based toy designer/customiser has produced a number of amazing pieces over the years,Continue reading “Exclusive: Interview With Toy Creator/Customiser Adam Pratt”

Exclusive: Interview With ‘Rivet Wars’ Creator- Ted Terranova

Featured here at the beginning of the month (our most popular article to date), Rivet Wars is the first art toy project from illustrator, Ted Terranova. Since the release of his first batch of ‘Vert Tank’ resin casts back in August, Ted’s series has gone from strength to strength, spawning comic strips, illustrations, back storiesContinue reading “Exclusive: Interview With ‘Rivet Wars’ Creator- Ted Terranova”

Uncovered: Ted Terranova’s Beautiful World of War- RIVET WARS

“Rivet Wars takes place in a world locked in a decades long battle. The inhabitants of the planet Rivet have divided themselves into two factions, the Allies and the Blight. The Allies see themselves as fighting for the freedom of all Rivets. When the Blight began their attacks, the free nations of Rivet gathered theirContinue reading “Uncovered: Ted Terranova’s Beautiful World of War- RIVET WARS”

Lunartik’s Classic Cup Collection Series 1

Fresh off of the heels of his world encompassing Mini Tea Tour, and this month’s release of the latest series of ‘in a cup of tea’ figures (see below) the ever busy artist, Lunartik, is set to drop his new range of lovingly created cups, designed for holding the nation’s (and Lunartik’s!) favourite hot beverage.Continue reading “Lunartik’s Classic Cup Collection Series 1”