Yep, yet more B.A.S.T.A.R.D news today, as the guys over at Triclops Studio proudly present the very first test pulls of their latest figures, the Venice B.A.S.T.A.R.D Beach Twin Pack! Featuring 2 all-new designs; Triclops’ creation “Beefcake” and the Tarantulas designed/Ralph Niese sculpted “Boss Nibbler”, the pair are due to come cast in a super-limitedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Triclops Studio’s Venice B.A.S.T.A.R.D Beach test pulls revealed…”
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MAN-E-NEWS// Triclops’ ‘BeefCake’ custom bootleg from the Venice B.A.S.T.A.R.D Beach twin pack…
We’ve been following the progress of Triclops‘ ‘Venice B.A.S.T.A.R.D Beach‘ release for the past month or so now, and with the reveal of the pictured BeefCake (aka Protein Bar-t aka Muscle Wayne!) this week, we’re guessing we won’t have too much longer to wait! To be joined by the previously posted ‘Final Boss’ from Ralph NieseContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Triclops’ ‘BeefCake’ custom bootleg from the Venice B.A.S.T.A.R.D Beach twin pack…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Venice B.A.S.T.A.R.D Beach Twin Pack from Triclops x The Tarantulas x Ralph Niese…
Following the WIP sculpt we unofficially leaked a couple of weeks back (check it out here, we’re not posting it again!), the guys over at Triclops have finally revealed how the incredible figure will be released… as they proudly present the ‘Venice B.A.S.T.A.R.D Beach’ Twin Pack! Sculpted by the supremely talented Ralph Niese based onContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Venice B.A.S.T.A.R.D Beach Twin Pack from Triclops x The Tarantulas x Ralph Niese…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Final Boss’ WIP mini figure from Ralph Niese x The Tarantulas x Triclops(?)…
Legendary illustrator and sculptor Ralph Niese has once again teamed up with The Tarantulas for the latest NIBBLER release, although this time around it’s a little different to the Glyos resins the pair are famed for! Taking inspiration from the iconic M.U.S.C.L.E line, the stunning ‘FINAL BOSS’ stands just a little taller than a standardContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Final Boss’ WIP mini figure from Ralph Niese x The Tarantulas x Triclops(?)…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Tarantulas’ ToyConUK exclusives…
With ToyConUK just a few days away now, The Tarantulas finally reveal the plethora of exclusives they’ll be bringing along to the Fishtank Castle LIVE booth… Neo-kaiju fans not attending the event be warned- you’re going to be turning all shades of green when you see what’s on offer! For those lucky few that areContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Tarantulas’ ToyConUK exclusives…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The NIBBLERS Project from The Tarantulas x Fig-Lab…
Just a quick reminder that the highly anticipated NIBBLERS Project from The Tarantulas x Fig-Lab will FINALLY be touching down in the Fish Tank Castle store this evening! Featuring a tripple-A selection of one-off NIBBLER customs from some of contemporary kaiju’s finest, the Real x Head produced soft vinyl figures will also be joined byContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The NIBBLERS Project from The Tarantulas x Fig-Lab…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The NIBBLERS Custom Project from The Tarantulas…
After months of delays and set backs, The Tarantulas’ long awaited NIBBLERS Custom Project will finally be upon us! Featuring 10 one-off custom NIBBLER sofubis from some of the Japanese vinyl scene’s finest including Real x Head, Uamou, BLObPUS, Frenzy Bros, Paul Kaiju, NERD ONE, Atom A and Skull Toys, the Fig-Lab produced figures willContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The NIBBLERS Custom Project from The Tarantulas…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Ultra Rare” Fishtank Castle Annual 1983 from The Tarantulas
Ahead of the massive NIBBLERS artist series due late November (find out more here), The Tarantulas are proud to reveal the first printed book based on the highly sought after figure, the Fishtank Castle Annual 1983! Featuring action packed Nibbler comic stories, an official Nibbler collectors checklist, the NIBBLERS artist custom series gallery, unseen stuff fromContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Ultra Rare” Fishtank Castle Annual 1983 from The Tarantulas”
MAN-E-UPDATE// The NIBBLERS from The Tarantulas x Fig-Lab…
Unfortunately it would appear that since pushing out the NIBBLERS “artist series” release to avoid SDCC, The Tarantulas and Fig-Lab have decided to forgo the drop until after NYCC as well (which promises to be HUGE this year), with a planned launch for sometime in November… With the line-up of artists confirmed (including a fewContinue reading “MAN-E-UPDATE// The NIBBLERS from The Tarantulas x Fig-Lab…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The NIBBLERS project from The Tarantulas x Fig-Lab…
After several weeks of teasers, The Tarantulas have finally been able to provide some solid information on their upcoming NIBBLERS project with Fig-Lab… During the last run of unpainted white Real x Nibblers earlier in the year, The Tarantulas held a few back to give to Fig-Lab’s Datadub, who has in turn passed them outContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The NIBBLERS project from The Tarantulas x Fig-Lab…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Tarantulas x Fig-Lab Cybblers teaser…
It appears that The Tarantulas and Fig-Lab‘s long awaited collaboration is finally seeing the light of day, with the final reveal of the Cybblers over at the Chipfork Afro Comb blog yesterday. Pictured here in two different colourways (we’re guessing the black edition is the rarer of the two), the latest additions to the NibblerContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Tarantulas x Fig-Lab Cybblers teaser…”
MAN-E-NEWS// New “Nibbler” teasers from The Tarantulas…
Joining the teaser we posted a couple of weeks back (pictured bottom right), The Tarantulas has revealed another two images from their forthcoming Nibblers collaboration with Fig-Lab. Unfortunately, we still have no hard details on the project, but from what we can glean from the photo’s tags, this is likely to be some sort ofContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// New “Nibbler” teasers from The Tarantulas…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Tarantulas x Fig-Lab NIBBLERS teaser…
Following the reveal of the upcoming Fig-Lab x The Tarantulas NIBBLERS release (find out more here), The Tarantulas released the above tentative image over the weekend. Featuring the eye indent similar to the standard Nibbler sofubi, the figure appears to be coming in an unorthodox (for The Tarantulas) mix of neon blue/pink sprays and glitter!Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Tarantulas x Fig-Lab NIBBLERS teaser…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The new “Nibblers” teaser from The Tarantulas…
Fresh from the release ‘The Space Pirate of Fishtank Castle’ last month, The Tarantulas have cleared the Fishtank Castle store in preparation for a very special project next month. All we can garner so far from the new shop banner is that the new release will be featuring The Tarantula’s signature Nibbler character in a collaborationContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The new “Nibblers” teaser from The Tarantulas…”
MAN-E-NEWS// ToyCon UK 2013 confirmed…
Designer toy collectors Jonjo Glynn, Ben Hart and Barry Darnell have finally answered the prayers of thousands here in the UK, with the official reveal of the country’s very first art toy convention! Dubbed ToyCon UK, the event is set to take place on Saturday, April 6th 2012 (364 days and counting!) at the Baden PowellContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// ToyCon UK 2013 confirmed…”
MAN-E-FEATURE// An interview with Nibbler creator The Tarantulas…
Creators of the Nibbler, one of the art toy community’s most highly desired figures, The Tarantulas are about to celebrate their fifth year in the scene. Working with the likes of Onell Design, Real x Head, Triclops Studio and more recently A Little Stranger, The Tarantulas’ ever elusive Nibbler has taken on a number ofContinue reading “MAN-E-FEATURE// An interview with Nibbler creator The Tarantulas…”
MAN-E-FEATURE// A week in toys…
Welcome to the first instalment of our weekly art toy round-up as MAN-E-TOYS.com! We’ve missed a heap of important stories whilst working on the new site, so without further ado, we bring you the hottest news in the world of toys from the past week. In this issue we take a look at the latestContinue reading “MAN-E-FEATURE// A week in toys…”
RealxHead x The Tarantulas x A Little Stranger GID Nibbler revealed…
Originally released on Christmas Eve in the Dune Sea II colourway, The Tarantulas’ latest Nibbler incarnation, a collaboration with UK artist A Little Stranger, is coming in the form of a GID edition. Revealed on The Tarantulas blog this morning, release for the figure has been pencilled in for the end of January. Available exclusivelyContinue reading “RealxHead x The Tarantulas x A Little Stranger GID Nibbler revealed…”
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