MAN-E-NEWS// The 24 Hour Toy Break exclusives from October Toys…

October Toys are gearing up for the third annual 24 Hour Toy Break this Friday, with another mammoth live broadcast featuring a whole host of guests, exclusives, auctions and sales in aid of the show. With a ton of releases revealed already, we bring you a quick rundown of the figures that will be droppingContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The 24 Hour Toy Break exclusives from October Toys…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The custom ‘Baby Deadbeat’ mini figure from Topheroy…

With a general release just a week ago, the custom toy community has wasted no time in getting to work on Scott Tolleson x October Toys‘ Baby Deadbeat mini figure, the first out of the blocks coming from the mighty Topheroy… Primarily a kaiju artist, it’s been amazing to see how easily Toph has managedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The custom ‘Baby Deadbeat’ mini figure from Topheroy…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Baby Deadbeat ‘Flesh’ and ‘Plum’ mini figures from Scott Tolleson x October Toys…

Starting out as an entry into OMFG Series 2 before making an appearance in soft vinyl, Scott Tolleson‘s Deadbeat has finally been produced as he was originally intended… as a 1.5″ PVC mini figure! Making an appearance at last weekend’s (In)action Figure Show as a limited painted run, the George Gaspar sculpted Baby Deadbeat isContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Baby Deadbeat ‘Flesh’ and ‘Plum’ mini figures from Scott Tolleson x October Toys…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Scott Tolleson x October Toys’ ‘Baby Deadbeat’ for the (In)action Figure Show…

Joining the huge stack of awesome customs, limited runs and one-offs that’ll be featuring at Clutter’s (In)action Figure Show next week, Scott Tolleson and October Toys have teamed up once again for the latest iteration of Deadbeat… and this time he’s micro! Designed by Scott and sculpted by October Toys’ George Gaspar, the unarticulated figureContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Scott Tolleson x October Toys’ ‘Baby Deadbeat’ for the (In)action Figure Show…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Skinner, Doktor A and Frank Kozik “The Big Suck Up!” figure reveals…

We previously posted event details and work in progress shots for the upcoming “Big Suck Up!” group show from The Sucklord and DKE Toys (find out more here), but what about some finished figures? Well today DKE Toys have revealed the works of four participating artists, including Skinner, Doktor A, Frank Kozik, and the previouslyContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Skinner, Doktor A and Frank Kozik “The Big Suck Up!” figure reveals…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Squid Kids Ink’s Mini 10-Doh! Series 1 released…

Following a successful debut at SDCC earlier this month, Squid Kids Ink are proud to reveal that the long awaited Min 10-Doh’s are finally ready for general release! Paying tribute to 80’s console, the Nintendo Entertainment System, the cartridge inspired figure is available in 16 different designs from 12 of the art toy scene’s elite,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Squid Kids Ink’s Mini 10-Doh! Series 1 released…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Super Suck UP! group show from DKE Toys x Suckadelic

“It’s great that I’m baller enough that all these successful artists have to make my shit for me. All I have to do is design some shitty grafix and wait for the check. I love how DKE is pimping real artists for my benefit.” -The Sucklord We previously posted work in progress shots of JasonContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Super Suck UP! group show from DKE Toys x Suckadelic”

MAN-E-NEWS// The 20th Century Art Bears by Howie Green x MAQET…

Swiftly following the recent release of Bernie Cotton in DIY form (read more here), MAQET are proud to reveal their latest artist series, the 20th Century Art Bears by Boston based artist and customiser, Howie Green. Celebrating art history, the five exquisite designs touch on some of the last century’s most influential styles, including Pop Art, DeContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The 20th Century Art Bears by Howie Green x MAQET…”

MAN-E-NEWS// “Make Your Own Bernie” from Scott Tolleson x MAQET…

Following the success Scott Tolleson‘s Bernie Cotton Artist Series plastin figure (still available to purchase here), MAQET have just revealed that the awesome piece is now available in DIY form! For just $30, any fan of the adorable character can now adorn him with their very own design… with an extensive selection of online designContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// “Make Your Own Bernie” from Scott Tolleson x MAQET…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Mini 10-Doh! Series One from Squid Kids Ink…

Originally previewed back at last month’s Wondercon, Squid Kids Ink are proud to officially announce their first blind-boxed series, Mini 10-Doh! Scaling the much loved 10-Doh! NES styled cartridge down to a dinky 3.5″, the first series is set to feature designs by Andrew Wilson, Doktor A, Jerome Lu, Jesse Hernandez, Kozik, Kwestone, Luke Chueh,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Mini 10-Doh! Series One from Squid Kids Ink…”

MAN-E-NEWS// JC Rivera’s “Platoon Hero” debut on the Tenacious Toys Kickstarter campaign…

With only 5 days left, Tenacious Toys‘ are planning one last push for their Uncle Argh Kickstarter campaign, and what better way to do it than to offer up JC Rivera‘s recently revealed “Platoon Hero” as a reward?! After hearing of AW177’s generous custom Munny donation, fellow artist Rivera stepped up by offering one ofContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// JC Rivera’s “Platoon Hero” debut on the Tenacious Toys Kickstarter campaign…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Uncle Argh ‘Noir’ Mini Qee Kickstarter project from Tenacious Toys x Scott Tolleson…

In a novel use of Kickstarter, Tenacious Toys have teamed up with Scott Tolleson and Toy2R for their first project on the site- to help fund an exclusive ‘Noir’ edition of Tolleson’s Uncle Argh! Coming in a grayscale colour scheme, a stark contrast to the OG’s vibrant greens and oranges, Uncle Argh ‘Noir’ will beContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Uncle Argh ‘Noir’ Mini Qee Kickstarter project from Tenacious Toys x Scott Tolleson…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Tolly’ Cavey from A Little Stranger x Scott Tolleson…

After a number of teaser images over the past week, Holly aka A Little Stranger and Scott Tolleson have finally revealed their collaboration for Wondercon 2012 in full, in the form of the ‘Tolly’ Cavey! A combination of Scott’s last name and A Little Stranger’s first (Tolleson and Holly), Tolly comes replete with brown corduroyContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Tolly’ Cavey from A Little Stranger x Scott Tolleson…”

MAN-E-FEATURE// OMFG! Series 2 submissions…

With the closing date for OMFG Series 2 submissions looming (entries must be posted in the October Toys forum by February 29th), we’ve decided to give a quick run-down of some of the best entries we’ve seen so far. Competition has been fierce this time around, with the dedicated thread now holding well over 8Continue reading “MAN-E-FEATURE// OMFG! Series 2 submissions…”

MAN-E-FEATURE// Exclusive interview with Skin Deep creator, Scott Wilkowski…

(photo taken from Scott’s personal artist proofs) Gaining notoriety for his breathtaking clear skeletal style of (official!) bootlegging, Scott Wilkowski‘s career in art toys has lead numerous successful projects, including the hand sculpt and casted Green Death robot, the Bud and Yoka custom series, Lulubell’s Creature Feature, and most recently, the Skin Deep show. DebutingContinue reading “MAN-E-FEATURE// Exclusive interview with Skin Deep creator, Scott Wilkowski…”

Le Petit Monstres: New Works From Scott Tolleson, Abe Lincoln Jr & Patricio Oliver

With a reception last Saturday, the Oh No! Doom gallery’s latest exhibition, Le Petit Monstres, has opened to huge success. Featuring the latest works from Abe Lincoln Jnr, Scott Tolleson, and Patricio Oliver, the show features ‘petite’ paintings, prints and resin cast toys, all with an appropriately monstrous tone. Famed for their collaborations with theContinue reading “Le Petit Monstres: New Works From Scott Tolleson, Abe Lincoln Jr & Patricio Oliver”