Toy Machine

Toy Machine is Ed Templeton's legendary skateboard company from San Diego, known for its distinctive artistic style and influential videos since 1993.
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About Toy Machine

Toy Machine stands as one of skateboarding's most artistic and influential brands. Founded in 1993 by pro skater and artist Ed Templeton in San Diego, Toy Machine built its reputation on a unique blend of skateboarding excellence and visual creativity that set it apart from every other skateboard company. The brand's distinctive aesthetic and legendary video parts have influenced skateboard culture for over three decades.

What makes Toy Machine special is how art and skateboarding intersect in everything they create. From skateboard decks featuring Templeton's signature artwork to their carefully curated team of riders, every piece reflects the brand's commitment to creativity and authenticity. The team roster reads like a who's who of skateboarding legends, including Josh Kalis, Chad Muska, Brian Anderson, and current riders like Alyssa Steemer and Donnie Barley Maldonado. Toy Machine's skateboard completes, t-shirts, and accessories all carry that same artistic DNA that made videos like 'Live' so influential in skateboard history.

FAQ

What is Toy Machine known for in skateboarding?
Toy Machine is known for blending skateboarding with art through Ed Templeton's distinctive visual style and influential skateboard videos. The brand has been a creative force in skateboard culture since 1993, producing legendary video parts and maintaining a unique artistic identity.
What products does Toy Machine make?
Toy Machine produces skateboard decks, complete skateboards, t-shirts, sweatshirts, hats, and socks. They also make skateboard wheels under the Tum Yeto distribution umbrella, covering everything you need for skateboarding and streetwear.
Who are some famous Toy Machine team riders?
Toy Machine's team includes skateboard legends like Josh Kalis, Chad Muska, Brian Anderson, and current riders Alyssa Steemer and Donnie Barley Maldonado. Founder Ed Templeton himself was a legendary pro skater before focusing on the brand's artistic direction.
How does Toy Machine's art style influence their skateboard decks?
Ed Templeton's background as both a professional skater and artist directly influences Toy Machine's skateboard deck graphics. The brand is known for distinctive artwork that sets their boards apart visually while maintaining the quality construction skaters demand.
When was Toy Machine founded and where is it based?
Toy Machine was founded in 1993 by Ed Templeton and is headquartered in San Diego, California. The brand has been a consistent creative force in skateboarding for over 30 years, maintaining its artistic identity throughout skateboarding's evolution.

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