End of August we first reported about the exciting get together of Steiff plush toy makers and superstar designer Karl Lagerfeld. The collaborative teddy bear has now finally been released at Colette in Paris. This is the first teddy bear for older kids, which is not only reflected by the looks of it, but also by the price – it goes for 1000 Euros.

Have a look at many more detailed images of the Karl Lagerfeld x Steiff Teddy Bear, as well as its packaging.

Format and Monster Factory collaborate to produce Clive, the Format mascot. Clive enjoys double-riding bicycles, collecting buttons, non-chalantly striking poses, and brunch. Clive made its debut in Toronto and the Five And Dime tradeshow. There is no word on the release so far, but we’ll keep you posted!

Acronym got together with Medicom to design a 100% Bearbrick. Just like we are used from their clothing line, the Bearbrick also features very technical graphics, following strict lines and sticks to black and white. Images via Hideaki Shikama.
At this point we are not sure when it will release, but we will keep you posted.
More detailed images of the Acronym 100% Bearbrick follow after the jump.

Bounty Hunter, one of the pioneers in the vinyl toy market, known for their slogan "All Other Toys Suck", are at it again. Their newest toy, Kumaru Kun, will be released in Japan on September 6th. Similar in style to previous releases, this is once again a collectors must-have item.
More images of the Bounty Hunter Kumaru Kun follow after the jump.

WoodWood has created an updated version of their Amigo all-over print for Japanese boutique Acycle, to use for a collaboration with Medicom’s Fabrick line. The outcome is aseries of product, consisting of bags, plush toys and more, exclusively available at Acycle.
More pictures to follow after the jump.

Hysteric Glamour worked on a Bearbrick in collaboration with the Andy Warhol Foundation for Isetan Japan. The collaborative Bearbrick will be available from 10th to 26th September 2008 at Hysteric Glamour’s Concept Store in Isetan Shinjuku. The 50% version of the Bearbrick will be given to customers who purchase at the store and the 400% Be@rbrick will be available at ¥8190. Via Toybeast.

Just in case you have not noticed something in the ANPQuarterly magazine that we reported about this morning, right next to Terry Richardson stands the new black 4Feet Companion toy by Kaws. This is the first decent picture of the toy to surface the Internet. 

Now let the rumors begin, on when the toy will actually release!

Revealed at this years Comic Con in San Diego was this custom Kaws 5 Years Later Companion by Frank Kozik. Due to its look, it was named the 500 Years Later Companion. So far it is only a custom and it does not seem like there will be a general release. Nevertheless, it’s a beautiful toy. Via Art Collector.
A detailed look at the complete toy after the jump.

A couple of months ago artist Dez Einswell got together with XLarge to work on the Ape vinyl toy. During SDCC the artist presented the latest version of the popular character – "Iron" Ape. Via Vinylpulse.
Inspired by Iron Man, the toy comes limited to 50 pieces. It should also soon release at XLarge store. We will keep you posted!
More images after the jump.

The King Ken figure by James Jarvis and Amos Toys was released today at the SDCC show in a special gold version. It is being exclusively sold at the Strangeco booth at SDCC.