Bape x Medicom - Camo Bearbrick Set

January 28th.



-john-

via hypebeast

SENSE x BE@RBRICK x FRAGMENT DESIGN

This months Sense Magazine comes with a free 50% sized BE@RBRICK x Fragment Design strap.

The strap is available in black and white, with the white version only available to a limited number of subscribers. Both have the Fragment Design logo printed on the back.

I have to say that this is probably the most nicely presented free gift I have ever received here from a magazine.

Via Sense Magazine

-Yom

Pepsi Nex X BE@RBRICK X ZOZOTOWN

Pepsi Japan have been doing collabs with BE@RBRICK for a couple of years now. The last few have also been in conjunction with big name movie/T.V. companies like WB and Fox.

This time around though they are getting together with Japan's biggest online shopping mall, ZOZOTOWN.

There will be 6 BE@RBRICK figures and 6 cell phone cleaners released towards the end of July, coming free with special 500ml bottles of Pepsi Nex.

Clothing brands A Bathing Ape, Hysteric Glamour, Journal Standard, X-Girl, SHIPS and Tommy all lend there unique styles to the collaboration.

-Yom

BE@RBRICK Series 20 preview

As reported earlier, Fragment Design is to lend it's logo to one of the upcoming series 20 Be@rbrick's.

Now we can show you the rest of the common series.

Iron Man 2, Gremlins and the Jelly bean versions are my favourites (along with the frag one of course!

The basic versions see the return to the original white colour that was used for the first Be@rbrick release in 2001.

Check back for information of the uncommon versions soon

Via Toy Beast


-Yom

Fragment x Bearbrick Series 20 preview

The next series of Bearbricks (series 20) will see 2 new Fragment logo figures released.

We are not sure which one will be a standard launch and which will be the chase figure, but the series is set for launch in June.

Thanks again to IchibanED1026 for the heads up

Picture via Sense magazine

-Yom

Shawn Stussy is not pleased

A rather interesting reaction from Shawn Stussy regarding the latest BE@RBRICK x Stussy collaboration for one of the series 19 chase figures.

Okay, I try to focus on the positive and soulful with this little blog project here... But, on my cruise through the blogosphere this morning I come across this photo with explanation of what it is, blah, blah, blah... Well now I am forced to make one thing perfectly clear to any of the brethren that frequent this location, or anyone interested in my journey... I, Shawn Stussy, have nothing to do with the corporation using my surname in any way, and have not since I sold my interest many years ago... After seeing something of this caliber touted as something cool, I am more than a little confused and a bit embarrased to tell you the truth... Dude, please tell me this is not what people out there are waiting for... SS

via Shawn Stussy's Blog

-Yom

BE@RBRICK Series 19 Standard and Chase Figures

Here we have a look at the BE@RBRICK Series 19 figures, including the chase ones.

My favourites amongst them are the Spock Star Trek figure and the Leopard print one.

Available now at all BE@RBRICK stockists.

-Yom

Chase picture provided by Blog@instinctoy

Pic of the Day - Animated Vinyl

-Yom

Where the Wild Things Are x Medicom Bearbricks

I'm not a fan of the super realistic, so the original Medicom toys for Where the Wild Things Are just weren't my style at all. But now Medicom is back with some Kubrick Be@rbricks for the movie as well...

This set of 2 is in the 100% size and come together.



There is also a 400% but only in the black Be@rbrick, not Max. Here's a look at the packaging for that...




Available now at colette



-john-

Medicom - "My First B@by" Black & Chrome Be@rbrick

Medicom Toys has released a few "My First B@by" Be@rbricks, which are meant to act like a rattle for kids (hence the "My First"). While they've generally been geared towards children, this new black and chrome colorway seems like it will draw more attention from collectors than it will from their children...






-john-

via juksy

Pic of the Day - @rmy

-john-

Medicom Exhibit Tees 2009 - NBHD, Stussy, Comme des Garçons, Hysteric Glamour

For their 2009 Toy Exhibition, Medicom is presenting some awesome tees from the likes of Neighborhood, Stussy, TMT, Hysteric Glamour, and Comme des Garçons. Yea they sure aren't messing around this year.


Neighborhood Be@rbrick Tee

Stussy Ren & Stimpy Tee

Comme des Garçons Be@rbrick Parts Tee

Hysteric Glamour Be@brick Tee

Only availalbe at the actual exhibition so you'll have to be in Tokyo right about now to get your hands on these. Or as always, have a good reseller hook up.



-john-


via hypebeast

Daft Punk 400% Be@rbrick Set

A Daft Punk pair of Be@rbricks has just come out at Colette.
A HUGE release (no pun intended) from Medicom as this is the 1st ever set of 400% Be@rbricks.






Wish these weren't going for $186US but have to say I'm a big fan of these. One year I swear I will be 1/2 of Daft Punk for Halloween, crazy helmets included.


Hurry and grab em now at Colette!


-john-

via highsnobiety

Original Fake Spring '09 - Drop 2

In the second round of releases from Original Fake, Kaws shows us some nice leather belts, another button down, and a Bearbrick tee.

The belt comes in black and brown with the metal Kaws X on the back half. Black on black, and gold on brown.

The button down is pretty interesting with all of 4 button down flaps on the front. Then upon closer look, the stripes on the shirt are actually lined with small chomper print. An awesome detail.



This is the second round of releases from Original Fake this season as Kaws continues to step up the line and add every day wear. Can't wait to be in the business world with subtly obnoxious type attire.


More recent news from OF
Original Fake Companion Bearbrick

Original Fake Spring '09 - Drop 1


-john-

via HS

Original Fake Companion Bearbrick - All 3 Colorways

I showed you the preview and details of the Original Fake x Kubrick Bearbrick a couple days ago, and now there are pictures of all 3 colorways.



All of the info on these can be found right here.



-john-

pic via HS

Original Fake Companion Bearbrick

Original Fake and Kubrick have created a half and half Companion Bearbrick that will be releasing later this month at OF Tokyo.



On Feb. 28th a lottery will be held from 8AM to allot Admission Tickets. A lottery will be intended for the customers who stay in the queue line by 8AM at the Original Fake flagship store in Tokyo.
OF COMPANION BE@RBRICK 1000% will only be sent from Original Fake's warehouse by home-delivery service, limited to any address in Japan only.

If you are in Japan, more info & pricing here


-john-

via toysrevil

BLACK Comme des Garçons - Concept Store & Bearbrick Products

The space than once housed the Louis Vuitton x Comme des Garçons concept shop in Tokyo will now be home to the new BLACK Comme des Garçons store for a short period of time. For now the only products that are confirmed for the BLACK store are from a Kubrick Bearbrick collaboration.

The BLACK Comme des Garçons storefront in Aoyama.
Bearbricks will come in 400% and 100%
Set of 2 tees.


The store is sure to be amazing as Comme des Garçons never seems to disappoint with their in-store designs. Pretty nice tees and a really clean Bearbrick right there as well. The store is open now, but will only around until April.


-john-

via c'est

7-11 Japan Exclusive BE@RBRICK

Available from the 24th April at 7-11 "conbini" stores here in Japan and via there website to pre-order now

Coming in 100% and 400% sizes, they retail at Y1450 and Y5775 respectively

-Yom

BE@RBRICK Series 17 site launched

Medicom, after announcing earlier this month the new BE@RBRICK Series 17, have now also updated the website

Click HERE to see more about the new season

The series is now available to purchase in Japan

I will definitely be trying to get the Mickey Mouse one!

-Yom

Bape x Medicom Be@rbrick

Here we see A Bathing Ape teaming up with Medicom again for another camo Bearbrick




If it were'nt for the pricetag these would be in the office, ya better believe!

due out in March ... the navy blue camo will be a NFS release only though .... (for n00bs, NFS- Nigo's Favorite Shop)


-john-