The Goods
We pride ourselves on crafting unique, hand-designed art toys inspired by Denton's strange charm, urban legends, and underground culture. Explore our growing line of collectibles and discover what makes Thug Emporium special.
Each Thug Emporium art toy is made in small batches and packaged like throwback toy aisle oddities. They feature gritty textures, custom blister cards, and storytelling baked into every detail, making them more than just souvenirs They're Denton folklore you can hold.
The Pricemaster
The Pricemaster
Straight from the flickering static of a haunted public access channel, Pricemaster is the unsung overlord of discount doom. Cloaked in mystery (and maybe pleather), he's part shopping guru, part chaos demon and ALL DENTON.
Pricemaster now returns as a limited-run art toy for collections of the cursed and curious.
- Airbrushed and hand-painted 3.75" retro action figure
- Custom cardback with a QR code link to the YouTube video
He haunts the bridge. And now your shelf.
Goatman is one of Denton's oldest myths, a half-man, half-beast said to stalk the Old Alton Bridge after dark.
- Airbrushed and hand-painted 3.75" retro action figure
- May or may not bring curses (no refunds on paranormal activity)
Krodent
Krodent
Born from decades of spilled beer, dumpster grease, and microwave radiation, Krodent is the urban vermin Denton tried to forget. Part rodent, part cryptid, this sewer-dwelling beast haunts alleyways, back patios, and forgotten crawlspaces. He is also still known to break into Kroger at night to feast on the amazing cheese section.
- Airbrushed and hand-painted 3.75" retro action figure
Ben the Bearded Monk
Ben the Bearded Monk
Beer slinger. Community Builder. Folk Hero in Flannel.
More than just a guy with great beer and a better beard, Ben is a Denton staple, a local legend who helped turn parking lots into parties and craft beer into community glue. Whether hosting events, backing artists, or just handing you something cold with a smile, Ben has been quietly shaping the soul of the square for years.
- Airbrushed and hand-painted 3.75" retro action figure
- Includes sculpted beard and good vibes
Tiger Head Keyboard Dude
Tiger Head Keyboard Dude
Half man. Half Tiger. Full Synth.
Frequently spotted on the square and in your dream sequences, Tiger Head Keyboard Dude is one of our beloved icons.
Now the feline funklord lives on as a retro collectible.
- Airbrushed and hand-painted 3.75" retro action figure
- May cause spontaneous jam sessions
Murder Kroger Shopping Cart
Murder Kroger Shopping Cart
Street rod meets crime scene.
Inspired by the infamous chaos vortex known as Murder Kroger, this custom shopping cart is an unholy fusion of parking lot mayhem, late-night groceries, and outlaw horsepower. With a massive supercharged engine jammed between the handles and a fresh coat of blood splatter, this cart wasn't built for savings, it was built for carnage.
- Custom mini shopping cart with oversized supercharged motor
- Hand-painted blood splatter
- Tribute to the real-life madness of Denton's most feared parking lot
- Made in Denton with Zero Safety Standards
Frenchy's
Frenchy's
You've seen the truck. Now own the legend.
Blazing through Denton in that unmistakable orange box truck, Frenchy's is more than a local service; it's a roadside monument. With sun-faded lettering and unmatched presence, this rolling beast is all Denton!
Now captured in collectible form, this 1:64 scale mini replicates the glory of that big orange ride in all its perfectly imperfect detail.
- Custom-painted orange box truck with custom decals
GoZone Adventure
GoZone Adventure
Public transit has never been this dangerous.
Inspired by the chaos of Denton's GoZone, this custom diecast turns every van ride into a full-blown action sequence.
Flat Earther Car
Flat Earther Car
The truth is out there. And it's parked downtown.
If you've spent any time in Denton, you've seen it: the Scion plastered with conspiracy stickers, YouTube rabbit holes, and declarations that the Earth is flat. It's more than a car, it's a mission. A mobile bulletin board. A tinfoil-coated call to action,
Now immortalized in 1:64 scale, this mini captures the unfiltered energy of Denton's most passionately paranoid ride.
- Custom painted with professionally made decals to replicate the real thing.
- Belief system not included