Medicom Toy just hosted their 2007 BWWT (Bearbrick World Wide Tour) recently. Here’s the new book that accompanies the exhibition. The book is a summary of everyone who participated in the exhibition these several years. The book also includes interviews with different artists. Available now at We Sold Out.
At this years Medicom Toy Bearbrick Worldwide Tour 2007: Triumphant March, a special giveaway Bearbrick consisted of this 100% glitter Bearbrick. The Bearbrick Worldwide Tour represents the largest exhibition of Bearbricks in the world. On the Bearbrick, a logo can be seen on the chest with B@000 World Wide Tour on the back.
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Hong Kong lifestyle company CLOT were one of the Asian brands chosen to be involved in Medicom Toy’s Bearbrick x Levi’s Artist Series. Their take on project was based on Edison Chen’s favorite fruits, watermelon and strawberries. Two Bearbrick designs were coupled with two matching t-shirt designs. The women set features the strawberry theme while the watermelon set is for guys. The shirts are packaged in special recycled envelopes as a more environmentally friendly approach based on Edison Chen’s previous experiences in Canada and the US. The t-shirt set (tee & 100% Bearbrick) is priced at $480 HKD (approximately $61 USD) while the 400% Bearbrick on it’s own is priced at $530 HKD (approximately $67 USD). Available now at Juice.
Fossil watches are yet another brand to secure a collaboration with Medicom Toys to produce a Bearbrick. The two-pack features a translucent sparkle body and what appears to be questionable mascara. The Bearbricks will be handed out with each purchase in excess of $4,500 TWD(approximately $138 USD) from now until December 30th at all Fossil Taiwan dealers.
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Spider-Man 3 released earlier this year, however Spider geeks weren’t feeling it so much. If the inner kid in you still needs some toys, well Medicom Toys has replicated the cast of heroes and villains from Spidey 3 in Kubrick form. The set includes six characters, Spider-Man, Peter Parker, Venom, Sandman, Goblin and Black Suit Spider-Man in a movie poster-esque packaging.
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At an awards show, Oasis once said “It’s a good thing we won, because we were going to thrash the place if we didn’t.” The perennial bad boys of British Rock will release a set of Bearbricks next year which include two 100% Union Jack inspired Bearbricks and a baby blue 100% Bearbrick. Each feature the Oasis logo across the chest. Available in Spring of 2008.
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30 years ago or so, the “King of Rock n’ Roll” Elvis Presley passed away. To commemorate the King, Medicom Toy created a Bearbrick design which fits the profile of one of Presley’s most famous associated stage looks with the famous glasses. The Bearbrick belly just so happens to fit the unfortunate state of Presley in the last few years of his life. Available in Spring of 2008.
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For those familiar with Jim Philips’ work, he has established himself as one of the most iconic and well known graphic designers of his generation within the skate and surf scene. While previous collaborations have resulted in a Screaming Hand figure, Beams and Medicom Toy teamed up to produce a Screaming Leg figure which holds similar characteristics to the Screaming Hand design with the exception of more personified figure, possessing both limbs and a surfboard. Availalbe now at Beams.
The latest double branded Bearbricks from Medicom Toy have been announced. Never one to disappoint on the collaborative front, this latest series of previews and upcoming releases include some special Bearbrick Worldwide Tour 2007 releases, Christmas themed 50% Bearbricks, a pack of twelve Pepsi Nex x Fox Bearbricks based on popular Fox TV and movie characters, Saw 400% Glow in the Dark Bearbrick, Rolling Stones 1000% Bearbrick, Resonate Goodenough 100%/400%, Hysteric Glamour exclusive Ramones 50%/400% Bearbrick and a follow-up Fantastic Plastic Machine 400% Bearbrick. The whole comprehensive list can be seen here.
The Bearbrick World Wide Tour 2007 started taking place this weekend on November 23rd at the Parco Factory in Japan. For this event, Medicom Toy has worked with several top streetwear brands including Bape, Stussy, Roar and Fragment Design for some collaboration event tees. The tees were only sold at the event so your only chance to get these is through a third party source.
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With each passing toy event and exhibition comes a wave of special exclusive products as part of the festivities. The upcoming Medicom Toy Bearbrick Worldwide Tour 2007: Triumphant March is no exception. The special releases have been unveiled and include some big names. The releases include a BWWT (Bearbrick Worldwide Tour) Mastermind Japan 1000%, BWWT H.R. Giger 100% & 400%, BWWT Shag 400% and finally a set of five BWWT 100% Bearbricks. Look for these during the Worldwide Tour set to commence on November 23rd.
XLarge and San Francisco based artist David Flores will be releasing volume 3 of their DF Project with Medicom Toy. The spring 2007 release was a 100% Bearbrick whereas the upcoming Bearbrick will come in a 400% size designed by David Flores. Also included with this series will be a Bear full zip up hoodie. The 400% Bearbrick will cost ￥6,090 while the Bear hoodie will cost ￥18,900.
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