Some things never fade, and the bonds built through years of skating, traveling, and laughing together are definitely one of them.
The Toy Machine crew recently reunited, bringing back a flood of memories from years spent on the road, pushing through the highs and lows of life on a board.
When you spend that much time crammed in vans, dodging security guards, and scraping yourself off the pavement, you don’t just form friendships—you become family.
And like any real family, no matter how much time passes or how much hair turns grey, when you get back together, it’s like no time has passed at all.
This reunion wasn’t about reliving old glory days or trying to prove anything. It was about appreciating the years spent rolling side by side and the stories that come with it.
Some of those stories might be a little foggy now, twisted by time and a few too many late nights, but the laughter is still as real as ever.
The battles with broken decks, brutal slams, and unforgettable sessions in the streets have all woven together into something that sticks for life.
There’s something special about knowing you’ve shared those kinds of moments with people who just get it.
The camaraderie, the wild adventures, and the pure love for skateboarding—that’s what brings everyone back together. And no matter how many years pass, when you get back in the same room (or on the same curb spot), it all clicks right back into place.
Toy Machine has always been more than just a brand. It’s a crew, a collective of individuals who lived through some of the most chaotic, beautiful, and downright hilarious times together.
And as long as there are decks to shred and stories to tell, this family will always find their way back together.
Ed Templeton Posted:
"TOY FAMILY REUNION! What a gift to have been able to share a good portion of my life with these two illuminated people. A bond forged in thousands of road miles together - directly into storms of which we blasted out the other side alive and transformed into new people. And even now in the present day, our shells a bit worn and grey, the fact we can come together and laugh, diving into old memories, is the gift that keeps on giving."