Bearbrick
WHEN WAS BEARBRICK FOUNDED?
2001 by Medicom Toy
WHERE IS BEARBRICK BASED?
Tokyo, Japan
WHO FOUNDED BEARBRICK?
Tatsuhiko Akashi
WHO IS THE CEO OF BEARBRICK?
Tatsuhiko Akashi
WHAT IS BEARBRICK?
BE@RBRICKs are collectible figures comprised of nine parts — a head, torso, hips, arms, hands, and legs with joints that can move, which come in a range of materials, although most frequently plastic.
The adorable figurine has become an icon in both fashion and art. Since it has stepped onto the scene in 2001, the Japanese-produced and designed toy has been a fervently desired collectible — consistently on the top of collectors’ wishlist. Why? BE@RBRICK has attracted a wide array of collaborators, including Hiroshi Fujiwara, FDMTL, BAPE, Chanel, Disney, Daniel Arsham, Sean Wotherspoon, READYMADE, and Evisu — just to name a few.
WHAT IS THE MOST EXPENSIVE BEARBRICK?
The most expensive BE@RBRICK is the ‘Qiu Tu’ 1000% Bearbrick (2008), a one-off design created by Chinese contemporary artist Yue Minjun, which sold for a staggering $157,000 at auction.
WHAT ARE THE BEARBRICK SIZES?
Now, when you are on the hunt for your next MediCom collectible, you should be aware that BE@RBRICK toys come in various heights, which are listed from 100% to 1000%. 100% is the smallest, coming in at 2-inches (5cm), while the biggest size, the 1000%, is as tall as 27-inches (70cm). In general, the most popular sizes tend to be 100%, 200%, and 400%. Keep that in mind as you shop for your BE@RBRICK.
WHERE CAN I BUY BEARBRICK?
You can cop your own BE@RBRICK at the Highsnobiety Shop.
