MAN-E-NEWS// The UME Toys x Tenacious Toys NYCC charity raffle…

Joining a whole host of exclusives and future project reveals (including one or two in conjunction with us!), Rich over at UME Toys has announced that he will also be organising a very special raffle… the prize? The amazing Basset DKay one-off sculpt (originally posted here), PLUS a signed piece of original artwork! To beContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The UME Toys x Tenacious Toys NYCC charity raffle…”

MAN-E-XCLUSIVE// Massive release update from UME Toys…

After just two days away from the blog (sorry guys, the Critters took over for a while!), we’ve come back to a whole stack of current and future releases from Rich over at UME Toys (including one that involves our very own Tru:Tek!), so without further ado, we bring you a rundown of what youContinue reading “MAN-E-XCLUSIVE// Massive release update from UME Toys…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Venom one-off sculpt from UME Toys…

Wasting no time since our work-in-progress reveal over the weekend, Richard Page of UME Toys proudly presents his take on Venom in all its fully painted, web-slinging glory! In keeping with the minimalist sculpt, Rich has chosen a wonderfully  simple black, white and pink colour scheme, working his “distressed” magic into the meticulously restyled logo andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Venom one-off sculpt from UME Toys…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The WIP Venom sculpt from UME Toys…

Following the breathtaking custom Soundwave from last month, Rich over at UME Toys has resurrected another childhood favourite in his unmistakable “spindly” style… Spiderman’s arch nemesis, Venom! Based on a highly popular illustration Rich did of the alien symbiote a few years back (of which a copy hangs proudly on our studio wall!), the sculptContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The WIP Venom sculpt from UME Toys…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The resin Lulu magnet from Elmos Empire…

Following our look at the debut castings from UME Toys’ youngest member Elmos Empire just yesterday, we’re proud to present the first fully sculpted and cast figure from the promising teen… the absolutely adorable Lulu magnet! Based on a recent custom piece, the cute little piggy has been painted in a mixture of flesh and black,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The resin Lulu magnet from Elmos Empire…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Fletcher and the resin Hugo magnets from Elmos Empire x UME Toys…

It appears that Rich over at UME Toys has finally realised the benefits of child labour(!)… as the proud dad reveals the first resin castings from youngest UME clan member, Elmos Empire! Pictured to the left is a very special edition of  Rich’s popular Hugo magnet… each lovingly hand cast and painted by Elmo herselfContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Fletcher and the resin Hugo magnets from Elmos Empire x UME Toys…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Fletcher the Cat from UME Toys…

“Remember last years UME Kittens? Well here’s their fat Daddy, Fletcher!” Following our exclusive peak at the UME Toys x Man-E-Toys “Dita” figure last week, Richard Page is proud to reveal the addition yet another feline to the UME fold, the adorable Fletcher! Standing just a little taller than the original UME Kittens (approx. 3″),Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Fletcher the Cat from UME Toys…”

MAN-E-EXCLUSIVE// Dita the Cat from UME Toys x MAN-E-TOYS…

Our second exclusive in two days! Yes, we are proud to reveal a very special project that we will be working on soon alongside Rich of UME Toys, the absolutely adorable Dita the Cat! A loving tribute to the UME clan’s queen kitty, the 4″-5″ piece has been sculpted by Rich (90% complete wip above)Continue reading “MAN-E-EXCLUSIVE// Dita the Cat from UME Toys x MAN-E-TOYS…”

MAN-E-UPDATE// The NYCC resin skulls from UME Toys…

Whilst we fully revealed UME Toys‘ NYCC skulls last week (find out more here), we’ve decided to take a another look at a couple of the designs that will be available come October time… First up, the absolutely gorgeous Copper Skull has been meticulously finished in a rich metallic spray, coming with subtle turquoise copper-oxideContinue reading “MAN-E-UPDATE// The NYCC resin skulls from UME Toys…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The custom Soundwave sculpt from UME Toys…

After having to wait a little while longer than expected for some quality decals, Rich over at UME Toys is proud to finally unveil the much anticipated Soundwave sculpt… and boy, was it worth the wait! Featuring the same unmistakable broken-geometric style as the previous Iron Man sculpt (featured here), the long spindly arms andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The custom Soundwave sculpt from UME Toys…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The NYCC exclusive resin skulls from UME Toys…

Rich over at UME Toys has been grafting away in the resin lab in preparation for this year’s NYCC, with the first of many reveals coming in the form of the absolutely gorgeous NYCC Skulls… Taken from the recent Russel Bone figurine, the sleek design has been scaled up for a fist-sized 3″ tall. FinishedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The NYCC exclusive resin skulls from UME Toys…”

MAN-E-NEWS// WIP Soundwave one-off sculpt from UME Toys…

With the recent announcement of Hasbro’s Transformers licensing agreement with both Super7 and the Loyal Subjects, it only seemed fitting that Rich over at UME Toys should finally bring his popular Soundwave illustration to life… and judging by the above WIP shot, this will be the one take on the popular franchise that is sureContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// WIP Soundwave one-off sculpt from UME Toys…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Dee-Dee Silverspoon resin figure from UME Toys…

After a whole weekend slaving away in the UME resin lab, Richard Page proudly reveals release details of the newly title Dee-Dee Silverspoon! Due to come bagged with a header card plus laminated handcut sticker, the adorable 3″ resin mini will be available in a plethora of different colourways (including the pictured Noir and OG), offeredContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Dee-Dee Silverspoon resin figure from UME Toys…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Dee-Dee Whip from UME Toys…

“She’s set to melt your heart…” You’d think after the massive “Halloween in July” event last week that Rich Page would be taking a little break from resin for a while… but with the reveal of Dee-Dee Whip this morning, it would appear the UME resin lab will be up and running again soon! StandingContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Dee-Dee Whip from UME Toys…”

MAN-E-NEWS// UME Toys’ “Halloween in July” full release details…

After a solid month of preparation in the UME Toys resin lab, Richard Page proudly presents the full release details for tomorrow’s MASSIVE “Halloween in July” release! Featuring 3 all-new members of the UME family; Hugo, Belemey and Russell Bone, alongside very special editions of both Martin Longbottom and Jason the Ghost, the huge selectionContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// UME Toys’ “Halloween in July” full release details…”

MAN-E-NEWS// UME Toys’ “Halloween in July” full line-up revealed…

As promised at the weekend, we bring you the full line-up of resins that will be featuring in Rich UME‘s “Halloween in July” event this Friday! Featuring UME Toys’ latest additions, Hugo Shortpants, Belemey and Russell Bone in a variety of colourways and finishes (including our favourites, the Cheeky Flockers!), the guys will also beContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// UME Toys’ “Halloween in July” full line-up revealed…”

MAN-E-NEWS// UME Toys’ “Halloween in July” event update…

With just 5 days to go until UME Toys‘ “Halloween in July” event kicks off, we thought we’d share a few shots of the various Belemey and Hugo Shortpants variants that will be on offer come Friday 13th… Joining the previously released “Twitter” edition (still up for grabs here), Belemey will also be available inContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// UME Toys’ “Halloween in July” event update…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Halloween in July” competition from UME Toys…

Looming ever closer to the highly anticipated “Halloween in July” event (find out more here), Richard Page over at UME Toys has finally revealed details of the competition that will be joining the huge selection of UME treats come Friday 13th… The staggering prize is set to feature a whole bag full of goodies includingContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Halloween in July” competition from UME Toys…”

MAN-E-TOYS// Eric the Jawa from UME Toys…

Originally a sketch created for ToysREvil‘s “Draw a Jawa”, Richard Page over at UME Toys has since gone on to create the adorable “Eric the Jawa” as an impressive 5″ tall one-off sculpt! Being lucky enough to have seen and held the beautiful figure in person on our visit to UME towers yesterday, we canContinue reading “MAN-E-TOYS// Eric the Jawa from UME Toys…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Hugo Shortpants resin magnets from UME Toys…

With “Halloween in July’s” Friday 13th date looming ever closer, Richard Page of UME Toys has revealed the first of many goodies that will be sitting alongside new characters Hugo, Belemey and Russel Bone… the Hugo magnets! Hand cast in resin and painted by Rich, the adorable little guys are due to come bagged andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Hugo Shortpants resin magnets from UME Toys…”