Medicom Toy's Bearbricks are iconic collectibles worldwide and coveted designer toy. They were originally distributed in 2001 at the World Character Convention 12 in Tokyo as free giveaways. Today they are cult objects that appear in limited editions and are often sold in so -called "blind boxes" - the buyer only learns what figure he received after unpacking.
Bearbrick - From Giveaway to the coveted collector's item
Bearbricks are characterized by their minimalist bear shape with movable limbs and serve as a creative canvas for artists, fashion labels and entertainment franchises. Collaborations with Kaws, Andy Warhol, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Keith Haring, Karl Lagerfeld or Disney, Nike and Adidas have produced exclusive editions that achieve high collector values. Particularly rare bearbricks reach prices of several thousand euros on the second market.
Sizes and variants
Bearbricks are available in different sizes that are specified as percentages:
50% (keychain)
100% (7 cm, standard size)
200% (special editions with sound or special features)
400% (28 cm, popular collector size)
1000% (70 cm, particularly popular and exclusive)
In addition to the size, Bearbricks differ in their designs. They are available in various series such as "Basic", "Jellybean" (transparent), "patterns" (with patterns), "flag", "horror" or "science fiction". “Artist” bearbricks that are created in cooperation with renowned designers and artists are particularly in demand.
Medicom toy - the pioneer behind Bearbrick
The Japanese company Medicom Toy, founded in 1996, is known for innovative designer toys and collectibles. In addition to Bearbricks, Kubrick figures and Real Action Heroes are also among their most famous products. The first bearbrick was released on May 27, 2001 and quickly developed into a central element of urban art and pop culture.
By combining art, fashion and toys, Medicom has created a new type of collector's piece with Bearbrick, which has a permanent place in both galleries and in streetwear collections. Your limited editions and top-class collaborations make you an essential part of the designer toy scene.
Bearbricks are more than Toys -they are works of art, fashion statements and coveted Collector's pieces In one.
