This striking vinyl toy is designed by Tim Tsui and is a special limited variant of Da Warrior figure. The figurine is extremely detailed and features a removable helmet, extra attachable head and striking crystal eye details. Also note the parodied NY giants logo. The toy is limited to 200 pieces and will be released on April 24th at 7PM on the artztoys website. The retail price is set at $125 USD.
Tokidoki teamed up with Medicom Toy to create this 100% Bearbrick which will be released at the New York Comic Con, 4/18/08-4/20/08 within the Toy Tokyo booth. Founder and designer of Tokidoki, Simone Legno, will be signing for the release at the booth. The Bearbrick resembles a soccer field with iconic Tokidoki characters such as Adios and the grim reaper posing as a soccer playesr. The figure is now available for pre-order at Toy Tokyo. Source: Vinyl Pulse
A new pack of Medicom Toy Bape Bearbricks are set to arrive at Hong Kong’s Bape Store this weekend. Containing three different colors, the 400% Bearbricks each maintain that characteristic Bape camo that has become well known over the years. Other minor details include the dotted lines running throughout the body of the figure as well as the scarf detailing. Available Saturday, March 29th.
Bape Hong Kong
#10 Ground Floor
Queens Road, Central
Hong Kong
As a tribute to the 1st anniversary of Tokyo’s UNDFTD, the sneaker retailer powerhouse has aligned itself with Medicom Toys on a set of 100% and 400% Bearbricks. A matching pin-striped t-shirt will also be available upon the release. The pack will be available this Saturday, March 29th at UNDFTD Tokyo.
UNDFTD Tokyo
4-28-2 Jingumae, Houseton Bldg. 2 FL
Shibuya-ku, Tokyo Japan
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Medicom Toy’s Bearbrick series have updated to showcase upcoming collections of Bearbricks set to release within the next few months. The collaborations include the movie Todd Sweeney, Coconist, UNDFTD (Tokyo 1 Year Anniversary), World Wildlife Federation, Pepsi Nex, Montage and TMT among others. There are quite a few 50% keychains releasing this time around as well. Information including release dates can be seen here.
Communication agency W+K has time and time again reinvented methods and innovations in the world of communicating thoughts and dreams. Their high profile list of clients are a testament to their skills and ingenuity. To celebrate their Shanghai office’s second year of existence, a collaborative effort took place with artist Perk on a series of figures and books, each with their own unique design. W+K Executive Creative Director, John Jay feels that W+K Shanghai is perhaps the best embodiment of the companies virtues of staying ahead of the pack as it aims to challenge and reinvent along its progressions in the shaping of China.
Back in 2004, the scificrazychildren series CC21-31 by Michael Lau was released. Four years later, Michael Lau will be launching the next figure in this series, the CC32 S.F.J.J. According to some preview sketches, this figure will be created in conjunction with British artist James Jarvis (thus J.J). Stay tuned for more pictures of this figure.
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Following some ridiculous hype surrounding the whole Kermit x Supreme, look for next month as a Medicom Toy produced Kermit is set to drop. Much like the photo tees, the figure features Kermit wearing Box Tee. No word yet on availability.
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Here’s the new variation of Michael Lau’s DJ Panda and Off World Creature figures. Done in an all black colorway, the DJ Panda figure will sit at 6” tall and will limited to 200 pieces worldwide at $99.99 USD. The Off World Creature figure will also be in black, will sit over 5” tall, will be limited to 200 pieces and will cost $89.99. Available soon at MINDSTYLE on March 21st.
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In a recent blog post from TK (of Hong Kong lifestyle group SiLLY THING), he speaks of an upcoming Medicom Toy Bearbrick exhibition set to take place in China’s capital next month. Maybe its something Olympic related? The only detail TK revealed was a blank Bearbrick template however the concept seems similar to the project initiated by Nike South East Asia to commemorate the Windrunner. Stay tuned for more details on this artist exhibition.
Look for Japanese manga series Naruto to be created into Bearbrick form in an upcoming collaboration. The Naruto series follows the main character Naurto as he develops as a ninja and endures personal growth. This however is the Sasuke Uchiha edition which is a character who often competes with Naruto. No word yet on availability.
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Personalities seen within the 1968 cartoon Yellow Submarine inspired by The Beatles have made the jump onto an upcoming set of Bearbricks from Medicom Toys. Debuting at the height of psychedelic pop culture movement, the cartoon certainly doesn’t disappoint as each Bearbrick is dressed according to the cartoons they represent. A three minute trailer can be seen over at Youtube. Pre-orders have begun in Japan, but no word yet on a stateside release.
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