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These Are Not toys These are not toys produces limited edition graffiti prints on replica shipping containers.

the reviews are in, our slapz are a hit!
16/06/2026

the reviews are in, our slapz are a hit!

12/06/2026

Watching a massive alley mural shrink down to fit on a collector's shelf looks clean on camera. But the story behind how it gets there is where the real work happens.
When we started These Are Not Toys, we didn't want to be just another company dropping products and leaving the culture behind. We wanted to build a creative co-op for artists—a self-sustaining ecosystem where the relationship is strictly "get what you give."
That starts with our own releases. When we collaborate on our print lines and original series, artists take home a generous 30% commission. Full stop. The people driving the culture should be the ones getting paid.
But real development means providing the infrastructure to build an independent career. For many talented writers, the only thing holding them back is access to the gear. The barrier to entry is too high.
So, we opened our entire studio to the community.
Need UV or DTF prints for a gallery show? Custom stickers? Design help? Precision laser-cut stencils for the street?
We have the tech, and it’s at your disposal.
We aren't here to gatekeep. We offer small-run prints at our absolute best prices to help you launch. Beyond services, we’re connecting creators to mural gigs and events, building toward a sponsored team of painters. It’s mutual: put in work with us, and it reflects on your production rates. No political BS.
We’re here to build infrastructure for the culture, not just sell products.
Got a project or an upcoming show? Hit the link in our bio.
Let’s build.

12/06/2026

new reel incoming, with a bit of a message attached... its time to start building a community again.

Before graffiti culture found its way onto standard gallery canvases, it lived on steel. Freight trains and shipping con...
28/05/2026

Before graffiti culture found its way onto standard gallery canvases, it lived on steel. Freight trains and shipping containers moving across North America became rolling galleries, carrying raw, regional styles from city to city.
For the legendary NYC TFA crew, mastering that steel meant pairing aggressive, technical wildstyle with absolute precision. DERO didn't just paint; he set the bar for sharp bevels and complex connections in the birthplace of the movement.
Now we bring that energy into your studio.
This isn't a mass-produced replica. Produced and authenticated in-house at The JuncYards in Toronto, this 1:20 scale miniature shipping container serves as a high-fidelity snapshot of graffiti history. Using precision UV print technology, every crisp line and punchy chrome fill of DERO's work has been captured on a 12” x 5” shipping container model.
For serious urban art collectors, the value is always in the scarcity. There are only 11 of these authenticated units in existence worldwide. Once they hit the shelves, this limited-run entry into the These Are Not Toys ecosystem will not be reprinted.
Secure a piece of the culture before the steel rolls out.
EDITION: DERO – The NYC Style Master
Limited to 11 pieces worldwide
High-Quality UV Print on 1:20 Scale Container (12” x 5” x 5”)
Includes official documentation certifying limited-edition status
Free worldwide shipping
Hit the link in our bio to add this rare asset to your collection.
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22/05/2026

We're not playing games..
Traditional prints are flat.
We wanted something with actual presence.
Shipping containers and heavy freight are ubiquitous to graffiti culture—so we used that massive industrial object as our canvas.
We collaborated with artists to adapt their archival photos and digital designs for these small-run collectibles. Only 11 of each will ever be made.
These Are Not Toys.
They are premium 3D canvases, built in partnership with a global collective of the world’s cleanest writers. Every single edition directly supports the artists who keep this movement alive.
From our studio to yours—capture a piece of the culture. Elevate your shelf with a piece that holds real weight.
Originals and limited editions drop soon. Don't get left outside.

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14/05/2026

Stop by Homebase to see a selection of Editions on Display, and grab the cans you need.
Homebase : 11 Camden St, Toronto, ON

own a rare collectible from the one and only Bates
21/04/2026

own a rare collectible from the one and only Bates

17/04/2026

Every Artist receives an AP Edition (Artist Proof) for themselves. Prank from Ottawa sent us this video of him unboxing his AP this month.. check it out, and grab yours at www.graffitiisart.com

You can also follow on Instagram to see more.
17/04/2026

You can also follow on Instagram to see more.

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