LOS ANGELES — Topco Sales founder Martin Tucker has passed away, according to industry friends.

Founded in 1972, Topco Sales was among the largest sex toy manufacturers in the industry, developing groundbreaking brands such as Cyberskin, Penthouse Toys, UltraZone, TwerkingButt, and Virtual Sex. Martin Tucker founded the company with a background in aerospace technology and metallurgical engineering, which enabled him to introduce innovative technology and sophisticated materials to the business.

At the 2016 XBIZ Awards, he was named a recipient of the Industry Pioneer Award. At the time, he thanked his colleagues for acknowledging his contributions and accomplishments. 

“The adult toy industry has been, and still is, ‘an exciting ride’ for me. I have many fond memories when I was growing and operating Topco Sales, which I began in 1972 and later sold in 2002,” he reflected. 

Tucker launched a new company, MYWORLD, in 2003.

This report will be updated as more information becomes available.