ToyMakerz

Last updated
ToyMakerz
GenreReality TV
StarringDavid Ankin
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons3
No. of episodes24
Release
Original releaseSeptember 16, 2016 (2016-09-16) 
present

ToyMakerz is an American reality television series featuring David Ankin from Reidsville, North Carolina-based company ToyMakerz LLC [1] as they show their process of building and modifying custom vehicles. The show premiered in 2016 on Velocity and has aired three seasons. [1] [2] ToyMakerz is on The History Channel and FYI. [3]

Contents

In each episode, David Ankin and his team design and build motorized creations. Notable works include GPS, a three-quarter scale chain-driven car, the "Beast", a mid-engine formula car and winner of the Magnaflow People's Choice Award at SEMA in Las Vegas in 2017, a four-foot racing drone, and a street-legal dragster. [4] [5] [6] Guest appearances include NASCAR driver Richard Petty, [7] actor Dean Cain, [4] and drag racer Sarah Edwards. [8]

Series overview

SeasonEpisodesOriginally aired
First airedLast aired
1 8September 16, 2016 (2016-09-16)November 18, 2016 (2016-11-18)
2 8November 10, 2017 (2017-11-10)January 12, 2018 (2018-01-12)
3 8March 10, 2019 (2019-03-10)September 8, 2019 (2019-09-08)

Episodes

Season 1

The first season of the American automotive cable television series ToyMakerz began airing on Velocity in the United States on September 16, 2016, until November 18, 2016 for eight episodes. [1] The series stars David Ankin.

No. in
series
No. in
season
TitleOriginal air dateU.S. viewers
(million)
11"GPS and Beyond"September 16, 2016 (2016-09-16)N/A
The show introduces David Ankin, the Toymaker. Ankin finishes and test drives his hand fabricated, 3/4 scale mini GP car.
22"Trike Wars"September 23, 2016 (2016-09-23)N/A
The ToyMakerz prepare for race day at Summit Point International Speedway where they will compete in a “reverse trike” race.
33"The Four Horsemen"September 30, 2016 (2016-09-30)N/A
David Ankin decides to fully customize a limited edition Suzuki Hayabusa. The Toymaker enlists the help of industry veterans Robert Fisher (Roaring Toyz), Brock Davidson (Brock’s Performance) and Charles Joyner (Joyner’s Paint Shop) to complete the one-of-a-kind super bike.
44"Three Generations of ToyMakerz"October 7, 2016 (2016-10-07)N/A
The Toymaker’s father and son help build and race a Jr. Dragster.
55"The V8 Vanquish"October 21, 2016 (2016-10-21)N/A
A V8 car engine powered motorcycle is created with Mike Kelly of Vanquish V8 Motorcycles. David Ankin and Mike Kelly harness the power of a model V8 car engine into a fully fabricated custom motorcycle.
66"Supercharged: The Camaro"October 28, 2016 (2016-10-28)N/A
David Ankin and the ToyMakerz team modify a 5th generation Chevy Camaro with over 900 horsepower.
77"SuperWheelz: Drift or Bust"November 11, 2016 (2016-11-11)N/A
The ToyMakerz design, fabricate, test drive and launch a new product called Superwheelz drift trikes.
88"The Ford SB2 Rat Rod"November 18, 2016 (2016-11-18)N/A
David Ankin and the team create a full-tube chassis, custom hot rod truck with a NASCAR engine installation.

Season 2

The second season of ToyMakerz aired November 10, 2017 and ran until January 12, 2018 on Velocity. It featured eight parts. [5]

No. in
series
No. in
season
TitleOriginal air dateU.S. viewers
(million)
91"MOPAR Challenger"November 10, 2017 (2017-11-10)N/A
Ankin builds a one-of-a-kind Dodge Challenger for himself then puts it in the GAA Auction to see if his reserve can be beat.
102"Ford Ranchero Street Rod"November 17, 2017 (2017-11-17)N/A
David Ankin and the ToyMakerz build a surprise signature ride for their business manager but and must keep it a secret when he makes a visit to the shop.
113"Mustang Super-Tune"December 1, 2017 (2017-12-01)N/A
Inspired by a videogame his son Brayden loves to play, the Toymaker & team take a stock Ford Mustang GT and tune it to the limit.
124"Misfit Toyz with Motors"December 8, 2017 (2017-12-08)N/A
David Ankin challenges the ToyMakerz crew to build their own high-powered mini rides and take them to the track to test their speed.
135"Overland Rescue Truck"December 15, 2017 (2017-12-15)N/A
The ToyMakerz build a rescue vehicle that can rescue other rescue vehicles. In addition, David Ankin brings in the Overland Experts to train his client firsthand.
146"Rally in Raleigh"December 22, 2017 (2017-12-22)N/A
The Toymaker hosts the Ray Price Capital City Bike Fest in Raleigh, NC. Once back at home, he soups up a stock Camaro in preparation for a meet up at his local Camaro Club.
157"One-Off Mid-Engine Formula Car “The Beast”"January 5, 2018 (2018-01-05)N/A
David Ankin builds a unique 1000 horsepower formula car from scratch and takes it to SEMA where the response is more than expected.
168"ToyMakerz Top Rides"January 12, 2018 (2018-01-12)N/A
The ToyMakerz host an Open House and recap their top builds, rides and burnouts as well as showing bloopers and behind the scenes footage.

Season 3

The third season aired March 2019 on The History Channel and FYI. [6]

No. in
series
No. in
season
TitleOriginal air dateU.S. viewers
(million)
171"'71 Charger - A Richard Petty Tribute"March 10, 2019 (2019-03-10)N/A
The team overhauls a '70's Petty Tribute Charger and surprises the owner with a visit from Petty himself.
182"Capital City Bikefest and Car Show"March 17, 2019 (2019-03-17)N/A
The team conversts an American V-Twin bagger for the Capital City Bike Fest and Car Show in Raleigh, N.C.
193"'56 International Shop Truck and GoPro Race Day"March 24, 2019 (2019-03-24)N/A
A '56 International flatbed truck is converted into a ToyMakerz shop truck and the team takes a day of competitive go-karting.
204"Misfit Toyz Invitational"March 31, 2019 (2019-03-31)N/A
Friends of ToyMakerz build unique Misfit Toyz and put them to the test before presenting them to be judged by the crowd.
215"ToyMakerz Drag Races - VW Style"April 7, 2019 (2019-04-07)N/A
Ankin upgrades a VW Karmann Ghia to compete at the VW Germanaire drag race in South Carolina.
226"Challenger Mods for Sarah Edwards"April 14, 2019 (2019-04-14)N/A
Jet car pilot Sarah Edwards get a new, custom American Dodge Challenger customized by the ToyMakerz.
237"Kraken Monster Truck Debut and Thunder Roadster Road Race"April 21, 2019 (2019-04-21)N/A
The team finishes a new monster truck, The Kraken and take us to the Thunder Roadster race at the Virginia International Raceway.
248"'41 Willys Coupe - David's New Exhibition Car"April 28, 2019 (2019-04-28)N/A
Ankin builds an over-the-top exhibition car based on a 1941 Willys coupe and receives a visit from actor Dean Cain.

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