MAN-E-NEWS// Toy+Life C2E2 exclusives from Healeymade and Tru:Tek…
With Chicago’s legendary C2E2 convention opening it’s doors later this month, online designer toy emporium Toy+Life have once again called upon the services of Healeymade for their round of booth exclusives, although this time he’s joined by our very own Tru:Tek and The Disarticulators! Sitting alongside Healey’s gorgeous blue and lime swirled “Ecto Lake” Quackula resins (lmited to 7), Tru:Tek has been hard at work preparing the latest H.U.S.T.L.E Artist Series: Wave 1 colourway- this time in a Toy+Life inspired marble GID blue/green rubber. Limited to just 10 pieces (one of each design), the exclusive figures will come packed in a gacha style capsule with insert, stat card and button for $18 each. Joining H.U.S.T.L.E, Tru:Tek has also prepared a special batch of The Amazing Zectron‘s Critters, cast in a Chicago ‘Deep Dish’ pale blue and white with red push pin star accessory. Limited to just 6, these will also be available from the Toy+Life booth (#954) for $18…
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 flexible keshi-style rubber, this time around with a marbled neon pink/red finish. Priced at $15 (including mini stat card, insert and button badge), the “Love Muscle” H.U.S.T.L.E will be hitting the Man-E-Toys store this Valentine’s Day (today!) at 9pm GMT (London time)…
MAN-E-NEWS// New multi-colour ‘Greads’ from Dead Hand Toys…
It’s been a while, but Brian Ahlbeck over at Dead Hand Toys is back with the latest batch of Greads… and this time multi-coloured! Limited to just 5, each one-of-a-kind piece has been cast in resin using at least 3 different colours/finishes including clears, opaques and glitters, coming hand finished with a subtle black rub and clear gloss coat. Offered up ‘blind packed’, the little guys will be dropping on the Dead Hand Toys store next Tuesday, February 12th at 5pm EST for a very reasonable $20 plus shipping…
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 just 20 in this edition (10 of each), the figures will once again come blind packed in an authentic gashapon style capsule with mini laminated stat card and exclusive safety/info insert. Priced at $15 each, the Man-E-Toys 1st Anniversary exclusives will be dropping in the Man-E-Toys store alongside the standard flesh edition tomorrow (Friday, February 8th) at 9pm GMT (London time)… This will just be the first of many exclusives, giveaways and competitions we’ll be unveiling throughout February as part of our celebrations, so be sure to stay locked for more reveals soon!
Participating Artists: Tru:Tek, Rampage Toys, Killer Bootlegs, Brutherford Industries, Nama Niku, Taylored Curiosites, Manny X and Hungry Imp.
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’s finest, the 1″-2.5″ tall M.U.S.C.L.E x MOTU inspired pieces have all been cast in an authentic keshi-style flexible rubber by Tru:Tek. Initially limited to a run of 40, the little guys will be offered up blind-boxed in gashapon capsules complete with mini laminated stat card, faux safety/collectors leaflet and H.U.S.T.L.E button (not pictured) for $15 each or just $35 for 3…
Joining the ‘singles’ release, Tru:Tek will also be dropping an extremely limited amount of the previously released H.U.S.T.L.E Battle Packs, which will once again package 4 figures (2 from Tru:Tek and 2 randomly assorted) with a custom H.U.S.T.L.E wrestling ring for a very reasonable $50 plus shipping… Touching down in the Man-E-Toys store this Friday, February 8th at 9pm GMT, expect a few hidden surprises (plus one MEGA competition!) later on this week… Believe us when we say, you are NOT going to want to miss out!
Participating Artists: Tru:Tek, Rampage Toys, Killer Bootlegs, Brutherford Industries, Nama Niku, Taylored Curiosites, Manny X and Hungry Imp.
MAN-E-NEWS// Ferg x Grody Shogun’s Young Gohst Lucky Bags 2012…
With the Chinese New Year just around the corner, Ferg and Grody Shogun are proud to present the Young Gohst Lucky Bags! The second non-subscription release of the highly sought after sofubi mini, each bag will once again contain 2 figures; a smoke grey base vinyl Gohst with a heavy glitter brain/tongue insert and metallic pink spray, plus one random mixed-part Gohst (pictured). Available in extremely limited quantities, the bags will be dropping online and in-store at Lulubell Toys today (January 31st) at Noon PST. Priced at just $55 plus shipping, the sets have been limited to just one per household…
MAN-E-NEWS// The Rampage Studios opening: Full line-up revealed…
With the Rampage Studios debut show opens it’s doors this Friday (January 25th), the man behind the incredible project, Jon Malmstedt, kindly shares with us what exactly will be going down- including that all important roster of artists! Believe us when we say, ANYONE with even a passing interest in either mini figures or sofubi is going to want to take note…
WHERE: RAMPAGE STUDIOS (171-0032, 3-14-9 Zoshigaya, Toshima-ku Tokyo-to, JAPAN)
WHEN: Opening Party is on January 25th (Friday) starting from 7PM. Store hours (pending travel, show attendance, or other such things) following the opening will be: Mon. closed, Tues. 14:00-19:00, Wed. 12:00-17:00, Thurs. 14:00-19:00, Fri. closed, Sat./Sun. ONLY open for exhibitions or events. I can also open up at other times if you make an appointment, which can be done via email: rampage.toys@yahoo.com
WHAT: Opening Partay and show to feature the following most excellent awesomeness:
-TRU:TEK and the Disarticulators Debut of Kesh-e-Face, The Tiny Terrors from the deep and Higekami (Master of Beard Fu).
-TR:TEK has provided the DEBUT release of his H.U.S.T.L.E. artist series! (Woohoo!)
-Nama Niku reveals his NNWA figure – Awesome!
-Hellopike sent over a ton of his Nikuthulu MUSCLE mash-up – in lots of different colors
-Eric Nilla has gone all out with loads of MUSCLES of the Universe figures, and his original Sitting Adam and SD Rick figures.
-Peter Kato provided a nice pile of resin that has been given some signature RAMPAGE TOYS paint applications 
-Art Junkie delivered a box full of his handpainted “Shitman’ resin figures, as well has some ‘DX’ shitman resins and an exclusive T-shirt release
-The RAMPAGE STUDIOS Gachapon Machine will be up and running – stocked with rubber figures from RAMPAGE TOYS and Nama Niku.
AND THEN – VINYL: On top of the great stuff that will be on display (and for sale) for the opening show, there will also be a whole bundle of exclusive sofubi releasing. The shop (and on-line store) will feature rotating exclusives and RAMPAGE handpainted sofubi from some of the best folks out there! Stock at the opening (or in the weeks/months to follow) will feature the following makers:
Kikkake, Splurrt, Refreshment, Pop Soda, Velocitron, Angel Abby (RAMPAGE STUDIOS is to become one of AA’s Tokyo Distribution Stores!), Plaseebo, Uamou, Blobpus, Frenzy, Monster Worship and Hints & Spices…
The list is growing, but for now the above listed makers have either already mailed me stuff, or their stuff will be in the shop at the time of the opening on the 25th…
LAST, BUT NOT LEAST: New Dinosaurs and New Ugly Unicorns are on the way! Things have been a bit nutty, so releases have been slow in the new year – but the regular release schedule will pick up again soon! Lots of great collaborations are on their way as well, so get psyched! Also, sculpts are started for some new sofubi!
MAN-E-XCLUSIVE// The Disarticulators and H.U.S.T.L.E at Rampage Studios- full reveal!
After what has seemed like a lifetime in the studio, we can now finally present to you guys the HUGE selection of figures we’ll be dropping at the upcoming Rampage Studios opening and show… Featuring a total of 18 all-new mini figure designs spread across 5 different series from both H.U.S.T.L.E and Disarticulator brands (our collaborative project with Zectron and Bigmantoys), we’ll be profiling each in turn over the next couple of weeks to get you guys better acquainted. In the meantime, here’s a quick rundown of exactly what will be featuring…
- ‘Rampage Exclusive’ H.U.S.T.L.E Artist Series Wave 1// The debut of our long awaited custom bootleg mini figure line, the series features a total of 10 designs from 8 of the art toy scene’s finest. Standing at around 1″-2″ tall, each figure has been hand cast by Tru:Tek in an authentic keshi-style rubber. Coming in either neon pink or green (exclusive to Rampage), each figure is packaged in a gatcha capsule with insert and laminated stat card… Aside from the standard ‘singles’ release, we have also created a number of randomly packed blister carded 3 packs, plus another one-off H.U.S.T.L.E Battle Pack featuring a custom wrestling ring plus figures from both Rampage Toys and series creator Tru:Tek. Pricing and edition size TBC.
- The ‘Tiny Terrors from the Deep’ XComunicated 3 Pack// Our first truly collaborative effort as The Disarticulators, the mini figure 3 pack features designs inspired by mid-90′s RTS videogame XCom: TFTD. Debuting at Rampage Studios in the Tru:Tek produced rubber edition you see below, the stunning figures come packaged in a hand crafted window display box that resembles the original PSONE box- a theme we’re sure you’ll become familiar with in our work soon! Edition size of 3, price TBC.
- Break Fighters’ Higekami: Master of Beard-Fu// The first in an ongoing series of ‘single’ releases based on faux early 90′s beat ‘em-up ‘Break Fighters’, Higekami: Master of Beard-Fu was designed and sculpted by Zectron, with production duties once again handed over to Tru:Tek. As with the TTFTD release, Higekami comes packaged in a beautiful custom made box, this time around lampooning the iconic SNES cartridge box. Edition size of 5, price TBC.
- ‘Rampage Exclusive’ Masters of the Bootleg: KESH-E-FACE// Created to run alongside the ever growing H.U.S.T.L.E universe, Zectron’s beautifully sculpted KESH-E-FACE sees it’s second exclusive outing with the reveal of the Rampage Studios exclusive. This time around cast in neon green rubber with pink rotating head (plus one reverse chase!), the 3″ tall figure once again comes packaged in a hand finished blister card with artwork from Zectron. Edition size of 5 (although an open run ‘Rampage’ solid green is in the works!), price TBC.
- ‘Rampage Exclusive’ Critters: Wave 2// Last but by no means least, we’re proud to reveal that the Critters inspired mini figures will be making yet another exclusive outing! This time cast in a marble red/black rubber (with white/black chase), each figure comes with an exclusive header and safety insert designed by Tru:Tek. Edition size of 5, price TBC.
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Rampage Studios Opening and Show, January 25th 2013 Featuring new works from The Disarticulators, Peter Kato, Nama Niku, Eric Nilla, Art Junkie and HellopikeMAN-E-NEWS// 7 Seals final reveal from Menace Inc Studios…
With the 7 Seals resin series poised for imminent release tonight (check out our past coverage here), Jeff Beck over at Menace Inc Studios is proud to reveal the final 7 figures and golden ticket prize that will be up for grabs… Featuring an awesome selection of resins from some of the scene’s finest (plus our very own Tru:Tek!), each has been inspired by one of the 7 Seals of the Apocalypse. Tru:Tek’s entry, the golden ticket prize, took inspiration from the 7-eyed lamb beast that was said to be the only creature that could open the seals. Opting for a ring design (which proved nigh on impossible to cast!), the piece was produced in a stone grey urethane rubber with a black acrylic rub finish. 3 of these, along with a mini print, will be offered up to purchasers of the randomly allocated golden ticket boxes…
As mentioned in our previous posts, Jeff will be kicking proceedings off tonight (December 20th) with a launch party at the Geeksboro Coffeehouse and Cinema from 8pm-Midnight. Featuring free giveaways all night, an extra special giveaway at midnight to usher in the Mayan prediction of the end of the world, and of course, the 7 Seals release itself, Jeff will be putting any remaining stock up in the Menace Inc store this weekend for anyone who unfortunately can’t make the event…
MAN-E-NEWS// 7 Seals ‘Death Seal’ reveal from Menace Inc Studios…
Jeff Beck over at Menace Inc Studios has just revealed his contribution to the 7 Seals resin series (find out more here) in all it’s glory, Seal #4: Death… Standing at around 4″ tall with scythe, the beautifully sculpted piece has been cast in resin with an iron coating applied which Jeff then used a special technique on which rapidly rusted the metal to create the glorious effect you see above. Along with an as-yet-unrevealed chase figure (1/7), Jeff has also created a special one-off of Death that will be available at the series launch as part of a whole host of giveaways throughout the night… As an added bonus, we can exclusively reveal the ’7-Eyed Lamb-Beast’ rings our very own Tru:Tek will be offering up as the ‘golden ticket’ prizes! Cast in a stone grey urethane rubber and finished with a black acrylic rub, the ‘one-size-fits-all’ pieces will be winging their way to 3 lucky purchasers of the 7 Seals along with a mini-print designed by Tru:Tek…
“Coinciding with the Mayan’s prediction for the end of the world, Jeff will be dropping the 7 Seals on Thursday, December 2oth 2012 at the Geeksboro Coffeehouse and Cinema, NC from 8:00pm to 12:00pm, with any remaining stock heading to the Menace Inc store the day after for just $30 plus shipping… as long as that fateful prediction doesn’t come true! Head over to the dedicated 7 Seals Facebook page here for the complete lowdown…”
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 release in late January… Production is in full swing on around half of the figures already, so expect a whole bunch more reveals upon our return next week! We have a whole bunch of exclusive colourways set to drop on top of the standard flesh release, so be sure to stay locked on the H.U.S.T.L.E blog to catch the big announcements first…
On a side note, how many of you guys would be interested in seeing the custom H.U.S.T.L.E Wrestling Ring released? Let us know by leaving a comment below…
MAN-E-XCLUSIVE// ‘HEXAPOD’ H.U.S.T.L.E and 7 Seals teasers from Menace Inc Studios…
Swiftly following our reveal of Taylored Curiosities ‘Seedling Warrior’ yesterday, we are very proud to share yet another work in progress figure for the upcoming H.U.S.T.L.E Artist Series… the mighty HEXAPOD from Jeff Beck over at Menace Inc Studios! Kit-bashed from various M.U.S.C.L.E figures, the six-armed beast is due for additional sculpting and customising before he hits the silicone in the Man-E-Toys studio. Keep checking back over the next few weeks for further updates, and be sure to stay locked on the H.U.S.T.L.E blog for up to the minute developments…
Ahead of a full reveal soon, we bring you the first work in progress shots from Menace Inc’s upcoming 7 Seals resin release. Whilst we can’t show you our entry just yet (it is a mystery ‘golden ticket’ prize after all!), we’ve included shots of We Become Monsters’ ‘War’ and Luna’s ‘Mark of the Beast’ alongside an exclusive batch of our 7 Seals x Dia de los Muertos resin skulls that are due to be given out free throughout the launch event… Coinciding with the Mayan’s prediction for the end of the world, Jeff will be dropping the 7 Seals on Thursday, December 2oth 2012 at the Geeksboro Coffeehouse and Cinema, NC from 8:00pm to 12:00pm, with any remaining stock heading to the Menace Inc store the day after for just $30 plus shipping… as long as that fateful prediction doesn’t come true! Head over to the dedicated 7 Seals Facebook page here for the complete lowdown…
Featured Artists//
Alexis Rivera – Seal 1 The Antichrist / The Conqueror Chis Moore (We Become Monsters)– Seal 2 WARMAN-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 latest round of work in progress shots… Pictured above, Mekamess is the first of 2 customs the mighty Nama-Niku will be contributing to the series. A follow up to the hugely popular Manzilla (check him out here), the incredible piece features the head/back of Mecha Godzilla this time around, coming with a suitably MOTU styled barbarian body and kit-bashed sword. Currently winging his way to the Man-E-Toys studio as we speak, expect test shots by the end of next week…
Originally featuring in our initial reveal, Hungry Imp‘s aptly titled Ray Skull has had a full makeover since we last saw him, ditching the rather scrawny appearance for a more M.U.S.C.L.E inspired stance and body shape. Whilst we do miss the realistic approach, this new iteration is far more in-keeping with the original 80′s minifigure aesthetic, and looks damn awesome to boot! Yet another figure we’re dying to let loose upon in the studio…
Yet another design that featured in our first reveal, Brutherford Industries‘ Hordak inspired bat figure has now been finalised, with a selection of 3D prints currently on their way to the UK. Now coming with the awesome title “Hungry Hungry Hordak”, the rotund beast has got to be one of our favourite entries yet… again, expect test shots soon! Last but by no means least, we bring you one of our most anticipated figure designs, the Seedling Warrior from Taylored Curiosities… Featuring TC’s signature micro resin character (with what appears to be the eyes of a Monster Embryo!), the custom is due to come with the obligatory Seedling sprout and leaves- although it’s still undecided as to whether these will come in felt or rubber… A rubber mini/plush mash-up would definitely be a first!
Stay tuned for more info, WIP pics and test shots over the coming weeks… Can’t wait for your H.U.S.T.L.E fix? Then be sure to keep track of the dedicated Tumblr blog for the latest developments…
MAN-E-NEWS// 7 Seals teasers from Menace Inc Studios…
Following the full release details we posted here last week, Jeff Beck over at Menace Inc Studios has sent over a couple of rather interesting teasers regarding the forthcoming 7 Seals blind box resin project… As mentioned before, the series is set to feature 3 “Golden Seals” that will be randomly packed into the 56 packages, each granting the lucky receiver 1 of 3 special resin castings from our very own Tru:Tek- just wait to see what he has in store! Jeff has gone all out on the design of these, with each seal printed in 18k gold vinyl… Here’s hoping you don’t actually have to give them back to receive the prize! Joining the “Golden Seal”, Jeff has also kindly sent the very first image of the standard seals that will adorn each box. 3D sculpted by Alexis Rivera of Playful Gorilla, the resin seals will be fully removable and can reused as a rather swanky key chain! Stay tuned for the first batch of WIP sculpt shots next week…
MAN-E-NEWS// The H.U.S.T.L.E Artist Series revealed…
After a tremendous response to our “Recruitment Drive” last month, we are proud to reveal details of the very first H.U.S.T.L.E Artist Series! Featuring a varied mix of both new and established artists, we’ve been lucky enough to secure talent from as far afield as kaiju, resin, vinyl, plush (!), plus pieces from some of the mini figure scene’s hottest (and often overlooked) talent… A whopping 15 artists will be featuring in the first series, offering up a variety of original figures, bootlegs and kit-bashes based on the legendary 80’s M.U.S.C.L.E line. In keeping with our previous Min-E-Face/Ed Skworm release, you can also expect a hint of MOTU thrown in there for good measure!
H.U.S.T.L.E Preview Sets// The series will be debuting with exclusive Vs. preview sets from Peter Kato, Rampage Toys and Manny X, each coming with a companion figure from series creator, Tru:Tek. These will be going on sale throughout December/January in the build up to the main release. (more news on the individual drops soon)
H.U.S.T.L.E Artist Series Main Release// The official release is due to feature 12 different designs (plus a super-rare chase from Tru:Tek) that will be offered up ‘blind boxed’ in an authentic gatcha-style capsule with insert. 6 of each design will be cast in a M.U.S.C.L.E style flesh tone rubber, with just 3 thermal colour changing chases (making a total of 75 in the first wave). These will be going on sale in the Man-E-Toys store (plus an as-yet revealed shop/gallery at the end of January (exact date tbc) for just $15 each…
Confirmed Artists// Peter Kato (preview 2pack), Manny X (preview 2pack), Rampage Toys (preview and general release), Nama Niku, Adam Pratt, Josh Marlar, Jeff Beck (Menace Inc), Blurble, Tom Cameron (Blackgard), Hungry Imp, Killer Bootlegs, UME Toys, Taylored Curiosities and Tru:Tek.
We’ll leave you with a few work-in-progress shots from three of the contributing artists; Hungry Imp’s Ray Skull, Brutherford Industries untitled Hordak inspired piece, plus the rather awesome Battle Ready Ugly Cenicorn and Super CupCake Luchador from Rampage Toys! Stay tuned for more exclusive reveals over the coming weeks, and be sure to keep track of our new H.U.S.T.L.E production blog for up to the minute developments…
MAN-E-NEWS// The 7 Seals blind box resin series from Menace Inc Studios…
Following the teaser we posted a couple of weeks back, Jeff Beck over at Menace Inc Studios kindly shares details of his first collaborative resin project, the 7 Seals blind box series… Featuring hand cast figures from 7 of the art toy scene’s finest, as well as a special “golden ticket” resin from our very own Tru:Tek, each piece has been influenced by the 7 different Seals of the Apocalypse. With each artist casting 7 pieces plus one chase, the 50 figures are due to come packaged in the beautiful design above, each featuring a 3D sculpted resin seal created by Alexis Rivera (essentially giving you 2 resin figures for the price of one!). Out of the 50 blind boxes, 3 of the aforementioned golden tickets will be randomly inserted which can be redeemed to receive Tru:Tek’s mystery piece- expect some exclusive teasers very soon!
Coinciding with the Mayan’s prediction for the end of the world, Jeff will be dropping the 7 Seals on December 21st 2012 at Ultimate Comics in Chapel Hill, NC from 7:00pm to 9:00pm, with any remaining stock heading to the Menace Inc store the day after for just $30 plus shipping… as long as that fateful prediction doesn’t come true! Stay tuned for more reveals over the coming weeks…
Featured Artists//
Alexis Rivera – Seal 1 The Antichrist / The Conqueror Chis Moore (We Become Monsters)– Seal 2 WARMAN-E-NEWS// Rise of SAMHAIN “7 Days of Halloween” resins (update) from Menace Inc Studios…
Just a quick reminder that Jeff Beck’s Menace Inc Studios are now into their second day of Halloween-themed “Samhain” releases, with the latest one-off, entitled the “Pumpkin King”, easily our favourite version of the Jack’O Lantern inspired figure yet… The first Samhain to receive a full paint job, we have to say the stunning sculpt is all the better for it, revealing all of the character and charm that we first saw in the original grey sculpt… great work! Available in the Menace Inc Studios store alongside Day 1′s release “Candy Corn” now, the Pumpkin King has been priced at just $20 plus shipping. Be sure to check the store later today for Day 3′s offering! (1pm EST)
UPDATE// Since writing the post, both Candy Corn and Pumpkin King have sold out… best of luck with Day 3 guys!
MAN-E-NEWS// The M.I.S.T.E.R.S Lobokeshi from Imperfecz Toys…
Following our preview a couple of weeks back, Luke over at Impefecz Toys is proud to announce the long awaited release of the M.I.S.T.E.R.S Lobokeshi! Created for horror blog Cinema Insomnia, and based around it’s host, the glasses wearing, mustachioed Mr Lobo, the series consists of 8 different figures, each kit-bashed from different classic 80′s toy lines including both M.U.S.C.L.E and M.I.M.P. Cast by Luke in an authentic flesh tone rubber, the series is now available through the Imperfecz store, available in a set of 8 (coming packed in an authentic 80′s bubble blister!) for $75, a 3 pack of randomly inserted designs for $20, or singles for just $12… Judging by the reaction on the dedicated LRG thread, we suggest you place your order soon to avoid any disappointment- these are HOT!
MAN-E-NEWS// Samhain “Week of Halloween” special casts from Menace Inc Studios…
With Halloween just around the corner, Jeff Beck over at Menace Inc Studios has announced a very special return of “The Rise of the Samhain”figure… with the introduction of the “7 Days of Halloween” resin release! Starting Thursday, October 25th, and running right through until October 31st, Jeff will be dropping a single one-of-a-kind Samhain in the Menace Inc store at 1pm EST each and everyday. Priced at just $20 each plus shipping, Jeff has stated he won’t be revealing any of the designs until they go up in the store… so your guess is as good as ours as to what surprises await! Stay tuned for more news on Menace Inc’s upcoming 7 Seals (plus a very special Man-E-Toys related update) soon…
MAN-E-NEWS// The “7 Seals” blind-box resin series from Menace Inc…
Fresh from the huge success that was “The Rise of the Samhain“, Jeff Beck over at Menace Inc teases us with the first promo image from the studio’s debut collaborative art toy project… the 7 Seals! Due to feature some of the resin scene’s finest including Cash Cannon, We Become Monsters, Motorbot, and of course Jeff himself, the series is set to come blind boxed, with a Christmas release of December 21st. No news as of yet as to what will be featuring in the series (although we’re guessing wax seal designs must feature!), so be sure to stay tuned for more reveals and release info to follow very soon!
MAN-E-NEWS// The Resin is King Series 2 from Dead Hand x Tenacious Toys…
Tenacious Toys and Deadhand Toys have teamed up once again for the follow-up to THE blind-box series of the year, Resin is King! Featuring a staggering list of 16 artists this time around, each has developed their very own sub 3″ figure, casting them in a strictly limited run of 10. Offering a huge amount of diversity this time around, anyone lucky enough to grab a box can expect to find the likes of David Bondi’s famed Akashi heads, Argonaut Resin’s Sucio, UME Toy’s Patty, or even Killroy III’s fully working Hungry Hippo rings inside! As with the first series, one box will also contain a golden ticket, which will entitle one lucky collector a brand new 8-inch Tuttz that matches Argonaut’s Sucio mini figures in the series! Working alongside Kidrobot NY, Tenacious Toys and Dead Hand Toys will be hosting a launch party at the store on October 4th from 6-8pm, where you’ll be able to pick up a box (or a case!), meet a few of the featured artists, plus get a chance to score one of five exclusive limited edition prints! Any remaining stock will be hitting the Tenacious Toys store the following day for $25 a box or $400 for a case (which guarantees one figure from each of the 16 artists).
MAN-E-NEWS// New resin figures from Rawk Toys…
Lovers of avant garde resins rejoice… there’s a whole new player on the scene, and they’re set to drain you of all your hard earned cash! Named Rawk Toys, the collective consists of a group of artists including Izok, Skylr and Rotin, who each have their own very distinctive style and approach to making figures- from Izok’s playful Dirty Bird, through to Rotin’s altogether more sinister Gas Mask Zombie, all tastes appear to be catered for… Opening their store this week, the guys have stocked it to the brim with OG colourways, blind-bag editions, GITD’s and hand paints, all of which have been priced between a mere $3-$20 plus shipping. We suggest if anything piques your interest to go head over to the store now… at these prices, we can’t imagine they’ll be hanging around for long!
MAN-E-NEWS// The BLOBPUS x TAG Alien Argus Blind Bag Edition …
Joining last month’s Gori Gori sofubi (find out more here), Toy Art Gallery have once again teamed up with BLObPUS for another blind-bag custom series, this time around with Mark Nagata’s awesome Alien Argus! Due to come in over 8 different Monster Kolor sprayed varieties, including a few one-offs and editions of 2, the mighty beast stands at a whopping 10″ tall, featuring an impressive 10 points of articulation… Due to touch down exclusively in the TAG gallery and web store on Wednesday, August 22nd at 12pm PST, the BLObPUS Alien Argus will set you back $125 plus shipping.
MAN-E-REVEAL// The “Critters inspired mini figures” Wave 2 from Zectron x Man-E-Toys x Bigmantoys…
Been wondering why our posting has got a little slack over the past few days? Well there is a very good reason dear readers, as this official press release should hopefully explain…
“In association with Bigmantoys and art toy blog Man-E-Toys, the Amazing Zectron aka Plastic Soul is proud to present the second wave of Critters inspired mini figures! (Check out our previous Critters coverage here) Originally produced in extremely limited numbers by Eric Nilla and sold solely through the Little Rubber Guys forum, the latest batch of Zectron’s debut toy (yep, his first toy sculpt ever!) will be coming in two distinct flavours; an authentic keshi-style rubber variant that has been produced by Tru:Tek over at Man-E-Toys, and a resin version from Lee over at Bigmantoys for the art toy purists… Both taking a wildly different approach in aesthetic (Tru:Tek has gone for a mixture of solid and marbled neons, whilst Lee has focused on “Graff-Eaty” hand paints, glossed clears, glitters, GITD and opaques- BOTH have also produced traditional flesh tones), there truly is something for every lover of retro mini-figs, art toys and cult horror!
Due to go on sale this Friday (24th August) at 9pm London time (1pm Pacific), the rubber edition will be available through the Man-E-Toys store for $15 (blind-bagged neons and flesh tone options available), whilst the resins will be hitting the Bigmantoys store (and October Toys forum) for $13 (various colour choices available). Both coming bagged and headed with a hand drawn design from Zectron, each and every purchase will also include a very special “safety booklet” on how to look after (and avoid getting eaten by) your very own Crite! (file attached) On top of that, Bigmantoys’ resin editions are also due to come housed in custom created egg packaging, sprayed in the same neon green and pink as the original film!”
Dimensions: 1.5″ x 1.5″
Edition sizes: Open run (Neon Marbled limited to 16)
Bagged, headed, with insert.
Made in the UK!
Head over to the Amazing Zectron or Bigmantoys blogs for more information/photos (we will also be posting a gallery of our own on Thursday), and expect more Critters inspired designs soon! Regular readers will also be glad to know that our regular toy coverage will resume again tomorrow…
