Toy Machine
Founded in 1993 by legendary artist and pro skater Ed Templeton, Toy Machine is one of the most irreverent and respected brands in skateboard history. Famous for its satirical graphics featuring cult characters like the Sect Eye or the Devil Cat, the Californian brand makes zero compromises on quality. Toy Machine decks, crafted from the finest Canadian maple, offer massive pop and legendary durability approved by one of the most hardcore teams in the skate scene. If you're looking to build a unique setup, check out our complete skateboards or round out your setup with our selection of high-performance skateboard wheels.
Ed Templeton's Crazy Universe and Toy Machine Culture
Toy Machine isn't just a skate brand—it's a true artistic and rebellious institution. Created in the early 1990s by Ed Templeton, a major figure in street skateboarding and contemporary photography, the brand immediately stood out with its unique aesthetic. Far from smooth, commercial graphics, Ed personally draws a universe of colorful monsters and cynical comic strips that critique society with humor. Riding a Toy Machine deck means putting your pure skate mentality on display: creative, raw, and totally independent.
Canadian Maple Decks with Devastating Pop
Beyond its striking visual identity, Toy Machine is renowned for the impeccable quality of its skateboard decks. Manufactured in the world's best presses, the brand's decks use exclusively 7 plies of premium Canadian maple bonded with ultra-strong epoxy resins. The result? A rigid board that delivers an incredibly responsive "pop" and keeps its snap session after session, whether you're locking down ollies over barriers or launching massive gaps.
Here is what you'll find in the Toy Machine collection on our shop:
- Decks: Available in a wide variety of sizes (from 7.75" for technical street skating up to 8.5" and above for transition and bowls) with medium concaves perfect for optimal foot control. Make your choice from our complete skateboard deck catalog.
- Toy Machine Complete Skateboards: Ideal for beginners or intermediate riders, these ready-to-ride complete skateboards feature robust trucks, street/park-adapted wheels, and smooth bearings to hit the ground running with zero hassle.
- Iconic Graphics: Rediscover legendary visuals like the "Sect Eye" (the one-eyed monster), the "Boring" (the classic red monster), or the "Devil Cat", printed on decks as well as a range of apparel (t-shirts, hoodies, socks).
- Unrivaled Durability: Thanks to careful construction, the decks handle delamination and concrete impacts remarkably well, limiting the onset of annoying razortails. Don't forget to protect your wood with a quality skateboard griptape.
Why Buy Your Toy Machine Skate at Independent Skateshop?
At Independent Skateshop, we have immense respect for the brands that shaped skateboard history like Toy Machine. Choosing a deck or complete skateboard from this brand means you're riding high-end gear tested and validated by skate heavyweights like Collin Provost or Leo Romero. Whether you're looking for a fresh board to refresh your setup or your first quality skate to progress quickly, our team has selected the very best of the brand. Order your Toy Machine gear on our site, enjoy our fast shipping, and join the "Blooducking Skateboard Company"! If you have any doubts about dimensions, check out our skateboard buying guide.