Toxic Me

5thTurtle is a Bronx-born, Maryland-based artist influenced by comic books, pop culture, and you guessed it "The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles." He likes to experiment with paintings, graphic design and light sculpting which led to his first figure - The Dead Dreamer. If he's not in the shop you'll find him supporting others in the toy community. Self-produced art toys are designer collectibles created and manufactured independently by the artist or small teams without the backing of a large toy company or mass-market brand. These toys are often highly personal, artistic expressions and are usually made in limited runs. Key Characteristics include independent creation where the artist is in control of the entire process from concept, sculpting, and painting to production and packaging. These are usually made in small batches, often 10–100 pieces, which adds to their rarity, made using materials like resin, sofubi (Japanese soft vinyl), or 3D-printed components.