Andrew Bell’s “Weed Testing Department” Brings High Times to Designer Toy Culture!

The “Testing Institute” has launched its most chill department yet, and it comes with big eyes, a bong, and some seriously laid-back vibes. Artist Andrew Bell oand his 'Dead Zebra' brand return with a hilarious, highly collectible addition to his designer toy universe: the Weed Testing Department figure — a designer toy that’s as clever as it is collectible.

Crafted with Bell’s signature style and humor, this figure features a wide-eyed green Bio-Unit seated at a purple desk labeled “WEED TESTING DEPT.” — blunt in the mouth, bong at the ready. It’s the ultimate stoner science setup, complete with rotating eyes and articulated, swappable arms, making for a surprising amount of expressiveness and poseability for a desk toy. The Bio-Unit measures approximately 3.5” tall, and the full unboxed setup is 6” x 3.5” x 5”, perfectly sized for collectors, cannabis fans, and those who just love a well-designed piece of absurdity.

True to the Dead Zebra ethos, the figure isn’t just a toy — it’s a satirical statement on hyper-professionalism, testing protocols, and the normalization of cannabis culture. As the product description cheekily notes: “Note that for best performance, unit may require additional empty caloric intake immediately following testing procedure.” 🍕😅

Where to Get It: The Weed Testing Department figure is available now through the Dead Zebra Shop. For those who want to see it up close, you can also check it out in person at: Myplasticheart (New York City) • 3DRetro (Las Vegas) • Toy Art Gallery (Los Angeles) • Tomenosuke (Japan) - So... whether you're a fan of Andrew Bell’s creatures, a collector of clever art toys, or simply in need of a stoned little buddy for your shelf, this release delivers the goods — with a puff of humor and a whole lot of style.