We first had a look at the 400% Layered Wood Bearbrick as part of the Medicom Toy 2008 Exhibition Collection. More details on this figure is now available from the Bearbrick...

Following up on the featuring of Medicom Toy's latest promotion with Pepsi Nex and Bearbrick, more images have surfaced which combine the popularity of Star Wars with the modern artistic...

There have been some solid Bearbrick releases recently from Medicom this year, the newest added to this years releases will be the Dr. Romanelli Bearbrick. This Bearbrick will be available in...

The 2008 Medicom Toy Exhibition which recently took place a the Parco Factory in Japan hosted a galore of upcoming toys from the Japanese toy giant. For this events, Medicom Toy has also...

Currently taking place at the Parco Factory in Japan is the annually held Medicom Toy Exhibition 2008. Spotted at the show are The Dark Knight Kubrick and Bearbrick set which includes a 400%...

Taking a chapter out of kitchenware, Medicom Toy has taken it to an all new level with the creation of a 400% stainless steel Bearbrick. In an interview with Medicom Toy CEO Takao Watanabe, he outlines the difficulty in creating this 13.5 kg (approximately 30 .lbs) toy as well as a new direction in high-end designer toys. For more info on the interview, check out the translated version here. Look for this piece to debut at this month's Medicom Toy 2008 Exhibition in Tokyo. Source: Openers

Medicom Toy's annual exhibition for 2008 is a few weeks away from opening. The event is marked by a series of displays from Medicom Toy's ever expansive and popular line of figures and toys. In association with the displays, special collector sets will be made available exclusively at the event. These pieces include a Speed Racer Bearbrick set, a Golden Idol Bearbrick, a 400% Wooden Layer Bearbrick as well as Star Wars Kubricks and a Real Action Hero Parko. The event starts June 21st and runs till June 30th at Tokyo's Shibuya Parco. Source: Openers

The 4th generation of the Medicom Toy 10 Corso Como 400% Bearbrick has recently released. The 500 piece run has already been sold out as it features a furry skin and trademark 10 Corso Como print. 10 Corso Como has become a popular retailer for its innovative product selection and great concepts. As mentioned with the Bearbricks already sold out, you'll need to look to other mediums. Source: Toy Beast, Joichi Ito

In Asia, it's often customary to package little trinkets and other useless toys with the purchase of select items at convenience stores like 7-ELEVEN. However, this just might prove to be the best freebie yet with Medicom Toys teaming up Pepsi Nex to offer free 70% Bearbricks with the purchase of each bottle of Pepsi Nex in Japan. Sixteen different charms are available including Darth Vader, Darth Maul, Stormtrooper, Boba Fett, Jango Fett, TIE Fighter Pilot, Jawa ,Imperial Logo, Yoda, C-3PO, R2-D2, Chewbacca, Wicket, Clone Trooper [Ep II], Clone Trooper [Ep III] & Rebel Alliance Logo. The promotion of the less often seen 70% figures is slated to start in July. Source: ToyBeast

Medicom Toy has announced their '08 exhibition event which takes place at the Parco Factory in Shibuya starting June 21st. It will be interesting to see what goodies the toy producer will showcasing this year. Perhaps a preview of some upcoming KAWS figures? We'll just have to wait and see.