MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Perfect Plum’ Monster Embryo micro resins from Taylored Curiosities…

After a brief hiatus from the little guys, Penny over at Taylored Curiosities proudly presents the return of the Monster Embryos… this time around in a gorgeous ‘Perfect Plum’ colourway! Standing at around 1.2” tall, the micro figure has been sculpt and cast by Penny, coming with hand painted lilac umbilical cord and black eyes.Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Perfect Plum’ Monster Embryo micro resins from Taylored Curiosities…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Morrow resin micro figures from Taylored Curiosities…

“Have you heard the legend of the Morrow? These tiny creatures existed thousands of years ago before the last ice age. Luckily they had magic on their side and managed to escape through a portal and save their race. These days the Morrow tend to pop in and out of our world. They can use theContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Morrow resin micro figures from Taylored Curiosities…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Taylored Curiosities’ ‘Brilliant Blue’ & custom Giant Monster Embryos now available online…

Another artist we were finally able to catch up with at ToyCon over the weekend (however brief!), the lovely Penny Taylor of Taylored Curiosities brought along a mesmerising display of aroma-plush, one-off mini sculpts, resins (including a cheeky proto of a forthcoming collab with Alto!), and of course, the hotly tipped Giant Monster Embryo customs.Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Taylored Curiosities’ ‘Brilliant Blue’ & custom Giant Monster Embryos now available online…”

MAN-E-NEWS// ‘Cowababa’ Giant Monster Embryo custom from Creo Designs…

Following the work in progress shots we posted last week, Chris Alexander over at Creo Designs is proud to reveal Cowababa: Baby Mutant Ninja Turtle in all his pizza eating, shell spinning glory! Created for the debut of Taylored Curiosities‘ Giant Monster Embryo, Chris has completely transformed the humungous resin figure (which, incidentally was sculptedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// ‘Cowababa’ Giant Monster Embryo custom from Creo Designs…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Fossilised Morrow resin figures from Taylored Curiosities…

“Many thousands of years ago, long before you would remember; a strange species inhabited our planet. They are totally extinct now, but whilst out fossil hunting quite recently, I came across some fossilised specimens of these odd beings.” Penny over at Taylored Curiosities has been busy working on a new range of designs that will beContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Fossilised Morrow resin figures from Taylored Curiosities…”

MAN-E-NEWS// ‘Cowababa’ Giant Monster Embryo custom WIP from Creo Designs…

Chris Alexander over at Creo Designs kindly shares details of his custom piece for Taylored Curiosities‘ Giant Monster Embryo debut at ToyCon UK next week, the TMNT inspired ‘Cowababa’… Despite working on a plethora of original sculptures, models and toys (including the Giant Monster Embryo itself!), this is actually Chris’ FIRST EVER custom art toy, andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// ‘Cowababa’ Giant Monster Embryo custom WIP from Creo Designs…”

MAN-E-NEWS// More custom Giant Monster Embryo reveals from Taylored Curiosities…

Previously announced here last month, Penny over at Taylored Curiosities is celebrating the ToyCon UK debut of her  super-sized Giant Monster Embryos with a custom series featuring some of the art toy scene’s finest, another batch of which we can reveal today… This time around coming in the form of The Haus of Loz’ beautifulContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// More custom Giant Monster Embryo reveals from Taylored Curiosities…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The ToyCon exclusive Giant Monster Embryos from Taylored Curiosities x Creo Designs…

Taking the leap into resin casting last year, Taylored Curiosities‘ Penny Taylor has built up a huge following through her adorable micro-sized figures, so with ToyCon UK just around the corner the artist has decided to take the little guys one step further… a she proudly introduces the Giant Monster Embryos! Essentially the exact sameContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The ToyCon exclusive Giant Monster Embryos from Taylored Curiosities x Creo Designs…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Love Muscle’ H.U.S.T.L.E Artist Series: Wave 1 out today…

Following the sell-out general release of H.U.S.T.L.E last week, our very own Tru:Tek is proud to present the latest ultra-limited H.U.S.T.L.E Artist Series: Wave 1 colourway… the Valentine’s themed “Love Muscle” edition! Featuring a closed selection of the original 10 M.U.S.C.L.E-inspired designs, the various kit-bashes, customs and original figures have been cast in a flexibleContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Love Muscle’ H.U.S.T.L.E Artist Series: Wave 1 out today…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Winter White Monster Embryos from Taylored Curiosities…

It’s been a little while since their last appearance, but Taylored Curiosities‘ Monster Embryos are back, and this time around coming in a beautiful ‘Winter’ White! The fifth colourway in the hugely popular micro figure series, the 1″ tall piece has been cast in resin by TC’s Penny Taylor, coming complete with hand sculpt andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Winter White Monster Embryos from Taylored Curiosities…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Free Goodie Friday” exclusive H.U.S.T.L.E Artist Series: Wave 1 on Spanky Stokes…

Taking a brief hiatus from normal posting today as we prepare for tonight’s H.U.S.T.L.E Artist Series: Wave 1 drop, we bring you details of one last colourway up for grabs this weekend… the Spanky Stokes‘ exclusive marbled black and white! Created as a one-off for the award winning blog’s Free Goodie Friday competition, the 10Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Free Goodie Friday” exclusive H.U.S.T.L.E Artist Series: Wave 1 on Spanky Stokes…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Man-E-Toys 1st Anniversary edition H.U.S.T.L.E…

In celebration of our first year as Man-E-Toys this month, our writer and editor Tru:Tek is proud to present the latest exclusive batch of H.U.S.T.L.E Artist Series figures. Featuring all 10 designs from Wave 1, each has been cast in a flexible urethane rubber in both ‘tropical’ (orange/green) and ‘bubblegum’ (blue/pink) flavours. Limited to justContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Man-E-Toys 1st Anniversary edition H.U.S.T.L.E…”

MAN-E-NEWS// H.U.S.T.L.E Artist Series: Wave 1 dropping this Friday (02/08)…

Following the limited release debut at the Rampage Studios opening show last month, our very own Tru:Tek is proud to finally reveal that the standard ‘Flesh’ H.U.S.T.L.E Artist Series Wave 1 will be dropping THIS WEEK! Featuring 10 mini figure designs kit-bashed, customised and originally sculpted from a diverse selection of the art toy scene’sContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// H.U.S.T.L.E Artist Series: Wave 1 dropping this Friday (02/08)…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Fenegrygs from Taylored Curiosities…

“Fenegrygs are magickal creatures that inhabit our world, but in a different dimension. You’ll only see them when they choose to let you. I think there is a dance you can do to tempt them to show themselves, but I forget how it goes…” Penny over at Taylored Curiosities kindly shares details of her latestContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Fenegrygs from Taylored Curiosities…”

MAN-E-XCLUSIVE// Clutter exclusive H.U.S.T.L.E for the (In)action Figure Show…

As promised earlier in the week, we can now reveal the second half of our entry for Clutter’s (In)action Figure Show next week… the Clutter exclusive ‘Purple’ H.U.S.T.L.E Artist Series! Featuring a selection of Wave 1’s figures, we’ve included 3 separate one-off releases for the show; a double sided blistered 3 pack featuring designs fromContinue reading “MAN-E-XCLUSIVE// Clutter exclusive H.U.S.T.L.E for the (In)action Figure Show…”

MAN-E-XCLUSIVE// H.U.S.T.L.E Artist Series: Wave 1 full reveal…

  After several teaser shots over the past couple of weeks, we proudly bring you the first wave of our H.U.S.T.L.E Artist Series in all it’s glory! You may be wondering where a few of the entries have gone (the original line-up featured 15 artists)… Well, we’ve decided with the sheer volume of figures (plusContinue reading “MAN-E-XCLUSIVE// H.U.S.T.L.E Artist Series: Wave 1 full reveal…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The post-holiday art toy catch-up!

After an awesome 7 days away on the unique isle of Cuba (first week off this year, woot!), we’re back with all the latest news in the ‘alternative’ art toy scene, including exclusive H.U.S.T.L.E updates, reveals of our latest projects under the new ‘Disarticulators’ umbrella (a collaborative effort between our very own Tru:Tek, Zectron andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The post-holiday art toy catch-up!”

MAN-E-XCLUSIVE// H.U.S.T.L.E Artist Series: Rampage Toys and Brutherford Industries first test shot…

Signing off in style before our week away, we bring to you the first production shot of Rampage Toy‘s ‘Battle Ready’ Ugly Cenicorn and Brutherford Industries‘ Hungry Hungry Hordak for the upcoming H.U.S.T.L.E Artist Series! Cast in an authentic M.U.S.C.L.E-tone rubber, the pair will be joined by another 13 designs for the gatcha capsule-style releaseContinue reading “MAN-E-XCLUSIVE// H.U.S.T.L.E Artist Series: Rampage Toys and Brutherford Industries first test shot…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Christmas Seedling resin micro figures from Taylored Curiosities (plus exclusive H.U.S.T.L.E update!)…

Penny over at Taylored Curiosities kindly shares details of her first festive themed release for 2012, the glittery Christmas Seedlings! Coming cast in both sparkly green and red resin with felt holly leave sprouts, the 1.2″ tall micro figures are accompanied by an originally illustrated Seedling sticker and mini pack of Christmas Tree seeds. All signed,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Christmas Seedling resin micro figures from Taylored Curiosities (plus exclusive H.U.S.T.L.E update!)…”

MAN-E-XCLUSIVE// H.U.S.T.L.E Artist Series 1 update…

Following the first announcement a couple of weeks back (check it out here), we’re pleased to reveal that our H.U.S.T.L.E Artist Series has been moving along at lightening pace, and whilst we have a whole lot of details that unfortunately have to remain secret at the moment, we’re more than happy to share the latestContinue reading “MAN-E-XCLUSIVE// H.U.S.T.L.E Artist Series 1 update…”