Hot off the heels of the recent Jordy release, Retroband is proud to present the latest Creep Show character to get the custom bootleg treatment… Nathan Grantham, the miserly old (undead) patriarch from the film’s opening story, Father’s Day! Taking the same approach as with Jordy, Retroband has kit-bashed ‘Father’ from a variety of differentContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Father’ Creep Show custom bootlegs from Retroband…”
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MAN-E-NEWS// The Jordy “Variant” Creep Show figure from Retroband…
With their latest Creep Show inspired figure, Jordy Verrill, going on to sell out in a matter of minutes last week, Retroband has wasted no time in preparing a follow-up! Again based on the iconic “Weeds” story (more commonly known as The Lonesome Death of Jordy Verrill), the custom bootleg this time around depicts Jordy in theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Jordy “Variant” Creep Show figure from Retroband…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Jordy” Creep Show figure from Retroband…
Hot off the heals of last month’s Killer Roach re-release, Retroband comes with his latest Creep Show inspired piece… the doomed Jordy Verrill! Taken from one of Creep Show’s most iconic stories, “Weeds” (more commonly known as The Lonesome Death of Jordy Verrill), the release will mark the appearance of Retroband’s first custom bootleg figure, which,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Jordy” Creep Show figure from Retroband…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Creep Show ‘Killer Roaches’ from Retroband…
Artist cum toy maker Retroband has just revealed that the highly popular Killer Roaches are to make a comeback for one last appearance! To all those that missed them the first time around (including us!), the ingenius release has been directly inspired by the infamous Creep Show episode of the same name, featuring a handfullContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Creep Show ‘Killer Roaches’ from Retroband…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Pro Wrestling’s ‘The Amazon’ custom resin bootleg from HamFX…
As massive fans of iconic NES game Pro Wrestling back in the 80’s, the latest figure from HamFX has got to be our favourite yet… a custom bootleg rendition of our favourite character, The Amazon! Kit-bashed from an undisclosed vintage action figure with newly sculpted boots, shorts and head, this “Second Round” edition has beenContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Pro Wrestling’s ‘The Amazon’ custom resin bootleg from HamFX…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Battle Cat’ custom Laser Beast from Ersico…
Hot off the heals of the recent Baxter Stockman custom Glyos posted earlier in the week, Ersico comes with yet another show-stopping piece… the Battle Cat inspired Laser Beast! Taking popular ‘Tiger Burn’ from the iconic 80’s toy line, Ersico has set about faithfully replicating the colours of He-Man’s trusty stead, using a mixture ofContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Battle Cat’ custom Laser Beast from Ersico…”
MAN-E-NEWS// May’s Universe of Violence: Beetle Punk from IroNilla…
With the start of another month comes yet another awesome new figure from IroNilla’s ongoing Universe of Violence series, this time around coming in the form of Beetle Punk from Ironhaus Pro‘s Jimmy Rommel. In line with the latest slew of releases, the muscle bound beast comes with removable cowl accessory that will be offeredContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// May’s Universe of Violence: Beetle Punk from IroNilla…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Gentlemen of Violence’ mini figures from IroNilla…
Following the release of Universe of Violence’s Arn Hellstorm last month, Eric Nilla and Jimmy Rommel have just announced some major changes for the monthly mini figure series, taking the aesthetic down a much more stylised route with an ingenius fusion of steampunk and kaiju. Newly titled ‘The Gentlemen of Violence’, the revamped line willContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Gentlemen of Violence’ mini figures from IroNilla…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The March ‘Universe of Violence’ release from IroNilla…
Ironmask and Eric Nilla aka IroNilla come with the third monthly instalment of ‘Universe of Violence’, with the mini figure series’ first standard size release, ‘Arn Hellstorm’… Sculpted in Ironmask’s unmistakable chunky style, the awesome M.U.S.C.L.E inspired viking wrestler (original sculpt pictured) is currently be cast up by Eric in a flexible keshi-style rubber. DueContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The March ‘Universe of Violence’ release from IroNilla…”
MAN-E-NEWS// OMFG! Series 3 submissions…
With the final submissions for OMFG! Series 3 due last week, George Gaspar over at October Toys has finally managed to organise the staggering 144 entries ready for voting. Although down from last time (stricter requirements and a much shorter deadline has resulted in a drop of around 300 submissions), competition has been as fierce as ever,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// OMFG! Series 3 submissions…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Zombies in Glowing Slime” mini figures from EMCE Toys…
It would appear that EMCE Toys are going all out with the zombie theme this year, as joining the previously revealed Zombies Vs. Hunters grab bags the company have just announced a new series, Zombies in Glowing Slime! Spotted on the Amerikaiju/That Figures blogs yesterday, the 2″ zombie figures are due to come packed inContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Zombies in Glowing Slime” mini figures from EMCE Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Zombies Vs. Zombie Hunters mini figures from EMCE Toys…
Spotted over at That Figures yesterday come the first shots of EMCE Toys latest mini figure line, Zombies Vs. Zombie Hunters! Staying true to the popular 80’s and 90’s green army men grab bags, the 1.5″-2″ tall figures have been sculpted on bases, coming cast in a monochromatic PVC plastic and packaged in a trulyContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Zombies Vs. Zombie Hunters mini figures from EMCE Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Finger Five Series 1 from Fig-Lab coming soon…
Revealed way back at the end of January, Fig-Lab’s much talked about “Finger Five” Series 1 is finally ready for worldwide release! One of the most unique art toy project’s we’ve seen to date, the mini-series features five 1.5″ sofubi ‘finger puppet’ style figures designed by some of the scene’s biggest characters- Paul Kaiju, Suckadelic, MonstreHero,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Finger Five Series 1 from Fig-Lab coming soon…”
MAN-E-NEWS// New Outer Space Men test shots from the Four Horsemen…
Action figure legends, the Four Horsemen, have just revealed test shots of the latest additions to the OSM (Outer Space Men) line, Orbitron, Gemini and their first Deluxe Outer Space Man, Cyclops! With only a few minor tweaks before final production, the Four Horsemen have stated that these will be ready for as soon as SDCC this year. The AlphaContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// New Outer Space Men test shots from the Four Horsemen…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Necrox: The Man From Serpo, a custom Outer Space Man from Adam Pratt…
Hot off the heels of our S.L.U.G Zombie custom reveal at the weekend, Adam Pratt is proud to present his latest Outer Space Man (OSM) custom, Necrox: The Man From Serpo. Featuring a purpose built resin head cast by Steve Patt of Papagrim Toys, the stunning figure comes with modified back pack, removable helmet, andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Necrox: The Man From Serpo, a custom Outer Space Man from Adam Pratt…”
Finger Five finger puppet art toys from Fig-Lab…
Just announced on the twitter feed of Fig-Lab’s head honcho, Datadub, the Finger Five series is the most unique art toy project from the company to date. Featuring five ‘finger puppet’ style figures, the series of 5 1.5″ tall toys have been designed by some of the scene’s biggest characters- Paul Kaiju, Suckadelic, MonstreHero, OnellContinue reading “Finger Five finger puppet art toys from Fig-Lab…”
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