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Medicom Toy
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MEDICOM TOY is a japanese brand that specialises in creating collectable toys and action figures, founded in 1996. MEDICOM TOY aimed to create collectable pieces of art rather than conventional toys, thus their products are sold in limited quantities. Their most popular line of toys is the BE@RBRICK series, which is a series of bear-shaped figures imprinted with different designs.
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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
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Source: ToyBeast
