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Toy Tokyo is a renowned specialty toy store located in New York City’s East Village at 91 Second Avenue, between East 5th and East 6th Streets. Established in 2000 by owner Israel “Lev” Levarek, the store has become a haven for collectors and enthusiasts, offering a diverse selection of toys and collectibles.   The store specializes in a wide range of items, including vintage and contemporary toys, action figures, designer art toys, and pop culture memorabilia. Much of its inventory is imported from Japan and Hong Kong, featuring products related to anime, superheroes, and iconic franchises. Notably, Toy Tokyo offers exclusive items from brands such as KAWS, Funko, Ron English, and Medicom Toy. Pushead (real name: Brian Schroeder) is an influential artist, illustrator, musician, and designer known for his dark, highly detailed, and macabre artwork, which has had a lasting impact on punk, metal, skateboarding, and designer toy culture. His work features gritty, skull-laden, horror-inspired imagery, often rendered in intricate line work and high-contrast textures.