Vintage KAWS x Bearbrick Selling for R350k
The world loves Bearbricks. Whether it's the small 100% blind box that you can buy at our store counters or the massive rare 1000% ones Ben Baller flexes, Bearbricks have stolen the hearts of millions across the globe. While rare releases from Medicom Toy are not uncommon, Bearbricks considered vintage are definitely seen on the internet a lot less. So is the case with this KAWS 400% Bearbrick. Made entirely out of wood, the collaboration with KAWS originally launched in 2005 but has now resurfaced - selling for about R350k ($24k).
Certainly one of the more rare iterations to ever release, the 400% sized figure come crafted with Karimoku wood. It’s stained all-over with a darker finish, and features swirly tonal swirly patterns due to the nature of its material. Laid on top of this are stark black accents that are visible through the lasered engravings of KAWS’ signature “X” marks over each eye, as well as atop the each of the bear’s hands. From the back perspective, further complements of black are present through co-branded notations that sandwich Japanese characters in between them.
