As we delve into the world of custom keshi/M.U.S.C.L.E in the build up to ‘Ed Skorm vs. Min-E-Face‘s release, we’ve decided to feature a piece by the artist that first inspired us to undertake the project, the Zombie Cake! from Rampage Toys’ Jon Malmstedt. Although not strictly M.U.S.C.L.E (the figure has been modified from the HunchbackContinue reading “MAN-E-FEATURE// The Zombie Cake! MIMP mash-up mini-resin from Rampage Toys…”
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MAN-E-NEWS// The Robot 13 mini-figures from Motorbot…
Even after his grisly encounter with an Exacto knife last week (check Instagram for the grisly details!), the ever prolific Motorbot has soldiered on, and whilst not busy casting a vast array of Meatsters, he’s been putting the final touches to the highly anticipated Robot 13 resin 5 pack! As you can see from the shotContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Robot 13 mini-figures from Motorbot…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Worryknott DIY resin sculpture from Stuart Witter x Jon Burgerman…
Laying dormant since its production back in 2007, the stunning Worrynott desktop sculpture from Stuart Witter and Jon Burgerman has finally seen the light of day once more! Representing the anxiety of artistic collaboration, the piece was originally passed between the two artists until the worried looking concoction reached the final sculpt we see here.Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Worryknott DIY resin sculpture from Stuart Witter x Jon Burgerman…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Grim Creepers from Tim Stephson available now…
Exclusively revealed here a couple of weeks back, Tim Stephson’s Creeper Factory is now finally open for business! Solely designed, sculpted, cast and painted by the man himself in Austin Tx, the long awaited Grim Creepers are available in four standard colourways; silver/black, red, pink and blue, alongside five very special one-off pieces… the ZombieContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Grim Creepers from Tim Stephson available now…”
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 Lowl resin figures from Amanda Visell…
Fresh from the release of Primaries Wave 2, Amanda Visell is proud to present her latest one-off resin series, the Lowls. Limited to just 3 individually finished pieces this time around; the Fireberry, Licky and Nightengale, each has been hand cast and painted in Visell’s contrasting pastel/vivid paint style. Standing at an impressive 6″ xContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Lowl resin figures from Amanda Visell…”
MAN-E-NEWS// New Rivet Wars sculpts from Ted Terranova…
As major influence in our pursuit of getting our own resin toys off the ground, it always comes with great pleasure to find out what Rivet Wars creator Ted Terranova has lined up next… and boy are we in for a treat this time! Since the release of the Quad Stug box set last month,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// New Rivet Wars sculpts from Ted Terranova…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Elephantos wave 4 from Turbopistola…
Turbopistola is proud to present the fourth round of his popular Elephantos mini figures. Cast in a variety of different opaque and clear resins, the latest batch of 2″ minis has been limited to just 7 hand finished pieces; Orange Sparkle, Blue Dream, Ethernaut, Gooch 5, Hard Candy, Smoke 1 and The Smell of Blood.Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Elephantos wave 4 from Turbopistola…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Caution” Yellow Mini MAD*L from MAD…
Swiftly following the “Toxic” GID Edition drop a couple of weeks back, MAD presents the sixth instalment in the Mini MAD*L series, the fan chosen “Caution” Yellow! As with previous releases, the strikingly bright figure will be limited to 20 hand cast and meticulously polished 3″ minis. Set to land on the MAD Toy store at some point thisContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Caution” Yellow Mini MAD*L from MAD…”
MAN-E-UPDATE// ‘Ed Skworm vs. Min-E-Face “Noir” production shot…
As we loom ever closer to the release of our first M.U.S.C.L.E custom bootleg 2 pack, ‘Ed Skworm vs. Min-E-Face, we’ve decided to share with you the first production shot (with sprues still attached!) of the super-rare “Noir” edition that we will be offering up to our readers a week before the figures’ official release.Continue reading “MAN-E-UPDATE// ‘Ed Skworm vs. Min-E-Face “Noir” production shot…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Day of the Skulldude” Kaiju Melt Monster from Monsterarm x MAN-E-TOYS…
Previewed here at the weekend, we’re proud to fully reveal our first collaboration with Monsterarm… the “Day of the SkullDude” Kaiju Melt Monster! Using one of the “Dia de los Muertos” resin skulls that we sent over last week, Monsterarm has given him the signature “melt” makeover, complete with red/green neon sprays and glistening sparkle! StandingContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Day of the Skulldude” Kaiju Melt Monster from Monsterarm x MAN-E-TOYS…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The visible skeleton Stormtrooper LEGO bootleg from 2bitHACK…
Sitting alongside the recently revealed “Smiley Copper” action figure (check it out here), 2bitHACK has been hard at work on yet another project, the as yet untitled “visible skeleton LEGO Stormtrooper” bootleg! Revealing an initial kit-bash test pull last week featuring a de-armed, mini-legged LEGO Stormtrooper with the strap-line “Test pull… The nontest pulls will beContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The visible skeleton Stormtrooper LEGO bootleg from 2bitHACK…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Fire” Lopsy resin figures from Cash Cannon…
NY based tattoo artist and toy customiser Cash Cannon proudly presents his first original figure, Lopsy! Dropping in an initial “Fire” colourway, the adorable hand cast resin figures stand at 2.5″ tall and 2″ wide. Coming sprayed with acrylic detailing, Fire Lopsy has been limited to just 4 figures, with one lucky collector receiving theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Fire” Lopsy resin figures from Cash Cannon…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Custom “Dia de los Muertos” Skull melts from Monsterarm…
As mentioned in our coverage of the “Melt Wizards” earlier this week (find out more here), we’ve been given the honour of working with Monsterarm (aka Honkeylips) on a very special run of “Dia de los Muertos” Skull melts! A batch of three aluminium skulls touched down in the US yesterday, with Monsterarm wasting noContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Custom “Dia de los Muertos” Skull melts from Monsterarm…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Mother Series from Taylored Curiosities…
Penny Taylor over at Taylored Curiosities kindly shares with us news of her latest aromatherapy plush, the beautiful “Mother Series”! Combining her signature plush characters with enchanting hand cast resin faces, the “Mothers” come in a variety of different colours and smells based on Penny’s previous “Feelings” releases; the Worry (lavender scented), Fruity (strawberry scented) andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Mother Series from Taylored Curiosities…”
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-NEWS// Clear Vision Mk2 / Edition C – Custom Resin/Vinyl Mini Munny from Cris Rose…
Hot off the heels of his recent Personal Trimentional Viewer drop, Cris Rose proudly presents the latest Clear Vision Mk2, Edition C. Coming with a completely re-sculpted resin head, these customs are based on Kidrobot’s 4″ Mini Munny vinyl figure, and retain all their original articulation. Packed with a big lens up front that has been coveredContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Clear Vision Mk2 / Edition C – Custom Resin/Vinyl Mini Munny from Cris Rose…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Todd Robertson and Guumon exclusive drop for FOE’s Monster Mayhem…
FOE hosted their 2nd annual Monster Mayhem group show this month, and to celebrate its storming success, they are sneaking in one more very special event before the show comes down on Sunday June 3rd… with the release of resin exclusives from both Todd Robertson and Guumon! Both artists will be on hand for signing and questions at FOE on Saturday, JuneContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Todd Robertson and Guumon exclusive drop for FOE’s Monster Mayhem…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Axeface BC resin figure from Monstrehero coming “soon”…
Yes, we know it’s the third post on these guys in as many weeks, but after catching a look at the finished products today, we couldn’t resist sharing them with you… Originally set for release last weekend, Monstrehero‘s MOTU inspired Axeface BC figures have since been given yet another round of paint detailing for whatContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Axeface BC resin figure from Monstrehero coming “soon”…”
MAN-E-NEWS// UME Toys’ Martin Longbottom release information revealed…
The wait is finally over! After posting several updates on the progress of Martin Longbottom’s transition into a fully fledged resin release, Rich over at UME has just revealed the full details on this truly awesome release. Featuring a mixture of raw DIY blanks, a plethora of different custom runs, plus the much talked aboutContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// UME Toys’ Martin Longbottom release information revealed…”
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