OriginalFake KAWS Boba Fett Companion

"Fan-favorite Star Wars character Boba Fett is the latest subject to receive a KAWS Companion makeover courtesy of Medicom Toy and OriginalFake. Famous for his role as an intergalactic bounty hunter in The Empire Strikes Back, Fett’s vinyl rendition mates KAWS signature look with the Mandalarian’s iconic armor; complete with battle damage. The limited edition figure is said to be a Japan exclusive and will arrive at OriginalFake Tokyo on January 26." - High Snobiety


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MEDICOM TOY x AMIREX – Dry Carbon Fiber BE@RBRICK 400%

"This past summer we previewed an all-aluminum version of MEDICOM Toy‘s BE@RBRICK made with the help of the skilled craftsman at Japan’s Amirex. Now the duo is back with a Dry Carbon Fiber version of the iconic bear in a 400% size. Made with the same composite that is commonly found in aircraft and cars, this cutting-edge dual-weave take on the iconic figurine stands tall at just over 280mm and is set for a mid-December release. Just like its aluminum kin, this Carbon Fiber Bearbrick is minimalist in appearance with branding appearing under its paws and is cast of only carbon fiber before being hand finished to ensure the highest quality finish. These are limited in numbers and will be available at the project 1/6 online store beginning December 19, 2012.

Release Date: December 19, 2012 (Wednesday)" - Freshness

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Original Fake Astro Boy KAWS Version – Toy & T-Shirts

"This coming weekend Original Fake will be releasing the much anticipated Astro Boy KAWS Version vinyl figure. The iconic cartoon character gets the usual treatment of the Brooklyn artist, including the ‘X’ eyes and the Mickey Mouse hands. Matching the toy, Original Fake is also releasing t-shirts featuring a graphic of the Astro Boy Kaws Version.
Look out for the release on October 27, 2012." - High Snobiety

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OriginalFake KAWS 2012 AstroBoy Companion

"Following the release of the OriginalFake KAWS Companion “Resting Place” as well as their collaborative KAWS CERAMIC SNOOPY with Medicom Toy, we now get a look at the AstroBoy Companion. The product of famed Japanese cartoonist Osamu Tezuka, the resulting interpretation finds the character sheepishly covering his iconic face. The AstroBoy Companion will be available at select retailers on October 27 for ¥18,090 JPY (approximately $231 USD).

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Medicom Toy x Karimoku x Yoshida & Co Wooden 400% Bearbrick

"Medicom Toy links up with Karimoku and Yoshida & Co. The bag company, Yoshida & Co,  celebrates its 77th anniversary this year and for the occasion a limited edition wooden Bearbrick in 400% has been produced. Hinting at the collaboration is the matching wooden suitcase that the toy is holding.

Look out for a release of the toy in the coming weeks." - High Snobiety

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Original Fake KAWS Companion Resting Place Figure

It's been quite sometime, since KAWS has released a new companion figure. This one is a slight revision on his already released dissected companion figure, with a new position...

"It has been a while since New York artist KAWS and his brand Original Fake have released a toy and more importantly, it has been a while since a strong one has released. Both the recent Snoopy Toy and KAWS Partners Toy were among the less popular releases. That is definitely a out to change.
Today we can give you a first preview of the upcoming KAWS Companion Resting Place Figure. The Companion remains to be one of the most iconic characters to ever be created by the artist and the Companion toys have also always been a big success.
The figure should be releasing very soon on Kawsone.com, we will of course keep you posted." - High Snobiety


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J Dilla Vinyl Toy

A vinyl toy tribute to one of the greatest, Dilla...

"To celebrate the life of the legendary hip-hop producer J Dilla, the J Dilla Foundation is getting set to release a new vinyl figure of the man. Designed by Phil Young Song, the vinyl toy encapsulates the likeness of Dilla who’s equipped with a Detroit fitted, a donut chain, a pair of Dunks and his trusty MPC. The Dilla toy is to drop later this year, so stay tuned for news." - High Snobiety

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Medicom Toy Bearbrick x radius iPhone Speaker

Another creative and functional update, expanding the use of be@rbrick design...

 
"Medicom Toy and Japanese electronics label radius team up once again for this Bearbrick iPhone speaker. Meshing the instantly recognizable Bearbrick silhouette with a versatile iPhone dock, two colorways in black and white have been made available thus far. Speakers cleverly located in the ears and front-located controls contribute to the appeal of this release. Other Apple products including iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano and iPod touch are also compatible. Pricing for this item has been set at ￥22,800 JPY (approximately $283 USD)." - Hypebeast

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MEDICOM TOY – BE@RBRICK Aroma Diffuser 400%

 It's great to see Medicom diversifying their be@rbrick designs. I really like the iconic design, just curious how well the diffuser works...

"Leading up to the MEDICOM TOY EXHIBITION 2012, another interesting product is ready to launch at the event. We recently previewed the MEDICOM TOY BE@RBRICK Speaker System, and it looks like they have dabbled in interior accessories once again by producing this BE@RBRICK Aroma Diffuser. The figure measures at 280mm or 400%, and there is a mechanical fan inside its head, which blows the nice aroma of essential oils. This diffuser works on two AA batteries, and after 30 minutes of continuous use, this device is programmed to turn itself off automatically. Head over to project 1/6 to place an order on their online shop or pick them up at MEDICOM TOY EXHIBITION 2012." - Freshness

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MEDICOM TOY – BE@RBRICK USB Memory Stick Collection

I'm surprised it took Medicom this long to combine USB functionality with their be@rbricks. The look good, curious to see how well they're received...

"MEDICOM TOY is planning to unveil a range of BE@RBRICK USB Memory Sticks at the upcoming MEDICOM TOY Exhibition 2012. The 100% size figure is fitted with a mobile strap on its head, and a 2 GB memory card is integrated inside the legs. By turning them forward, the USB plug is ready to be connected to computers and other devices. For the initial launch, there will be five styles available in plain BE@RBRICKS in black and white colorways, Rilakkuma and Korilakkuma BE@BRICKS, and a Daruma BE@RBRICK. Pre-order of these USB BE@BRICKS can be made at project 1/6 online shop in Japan now." - Freshness

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New Medicom 400% Bearbricks – Karimoku Glow In The Dark & Aluminium

Another amazing wooden be@rbrick from Medicom, this time with glow in the dark...

"Aside from the upcoming 1000% Daft Punk Bearbricks, Medicom has more surprises waiting for you. When it comes to interesting new materials, we find the classic Bearbrick the most interesting and the Japanese brand introduces two in the near future. The wooden Karimoku version of the 400% returns, yet this time also with a glow in the dark layer – glowing wood. Furthermore they present an all aluminium version of the toy, using Amirex aluminium.

Both new 400% Bearbricks will release on June 23rd, 2012." - High Snobiety

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Loopwheeler – Shake-Kuma Figure

One of the best, if not the best, fleece/cotton manufacturer's in the world, Loopwheeler releases a figure representative of it's branding...

"Japan’s fleece specialist Loopwheeler has previously used the “shake-kuma” emblem (which translates to salmon and bear in English) on its tees and polos, and now the brand brings the ursine image into the 3-D realm with this shake-kuma figure. The bear, finished in white, sports a grey crewneck (complete with LW branding on the back) and carries the catch of the day in its mouth. Produced in limited numbers in partnership with GELCHOP, the figure comes in a grey fleece drawstring bag and is available in Loopwheeler stores now." - Freshness

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OriginalFake x Medicom Toy 6th Anniversary 1000% Bearbrick

Congrats to KAWS for continuing his relationship with Medicom. Hopefully the toys bring back more of KAWS originality from when they first started working together...

"OriginalFake and Medicom Toy celebrate their sixth anniversary with the 1000% Bearbrick. Dressed in a bold Chompers print fabric, the patterned outer portion can be removed for washing and maintenance. Extremely limited in quantity, the OriginalFake 6th Anniversary 1000% Bearbrick is available now at ambush in Singapore." - Hypebeast

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Dudebox: Interview with Pete Fowler

Quite excited to see Pete working on toys again. Hoping these are well executed and of great quality...


Pete Fowler from DUDEBOX on Vimeo.



"Best known for his artwork for Welsh psychedelic rock band Super Furry Animals and his Monsterism toys, UK artist Pete Fowler recently invited Dudebox to his studio for a glimpse at his “monsterist” work. The two-minute video sees the artist speaking on his approach and inspiration while also touching on his upcoming collaboration with Dudebox. Dubbed “Pete Fowler and Friends,” the collaborative vinyl collectibles are due to hit retailers in the month of May." - Hypebeast

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Porter x Karimoku x Medicom Toy 400% Bearbrick

Absolutely beautiful! Medicom's wooden Be@rbricks have always been amazing in quality and materials. Combined with Porter, makes this pretty difficult to not add to the collection. Unfortunately, the price tag for this version is slightly out of reach...

"2012 marks the 77th anniversary of Yoshida & Co (the makers of Porter bags), and to celebrate, the heritage luggage and accessory label is going big — 400% big. They’ve enlisted the help of Japanese Karimoku craftsmen to handcraft a giant Medicom Bearbrick out of exotic Padauk wood. Naturally, the bears are being produced in exceptionally limited quantities — each, carrying two bags inspired by Yoshida’s iconic ‘Porter silhouette,’ used in the company’s classic branding campaigns. The 400% Bearbrick isn’t expected to be available for purchase until October 2012, which will leave you plenty of time to save, as it’ll set you back ￥74,000 JPY (approximately $915 USD)." - Hypebeast

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Original Fake 6th Anniversary 1000% Bearbrick

The next addition to the KAWS/OF 1000% Bearbricks...

"First presented during the most recent World Wide Bearbrick Tour, the Original Fake 1000% Bearbrick, seen here above, will actually be released. For the 6th anniversary, the toy will drop in a limited edition. The toy features the signature round Chompers design by artist Kaws. Look out for a release on 3rd of May 2012." - High Snobiety

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Original Fake KAWS Companion Candle

OF's latest Kaws gift with purchase...

"Original Fake presents another great product for Spring/Summer 2012. We present the new KAWS Companion Candle. The candle looks exactly like the Companion character toys that we have seen over the last years. They come in black and ivory and if you purchase for more than 50′000 Yen in the Original Fake store in Tokyo, you can choose one of the two and will get it for free. We are not sure though, if anybody will light these up.

Detailed images of the new Original Fake KAWS Companion Candles follow after the jump." - High Snobiety

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New Shikaruna Marine Kong head sculpt

The latest news from Japanese toy designer, Shikaruna. The Marine Kong gets a very subtle face lift with a more enthusiastic expression...

New Face:

Old Face:

"Shikaruna is putting out a new head sculpt for its Marine Kong figure. The sculpt has the beastie with a laughing expression. He always struck me as a jovial chap, so I think the new look works great. It also fits in nicely with the lighter vibe of Shikaruna's anime series." - Kaiju Korner

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Original Fake Kaws ‘Partners’ Toy

This satire is actually pretty amusing. It's like the companion is saying, "Please stop using me in every which way and form. Please, please let me rest..." See below for the original statue of Disney and Mickey...

"Medicom Toy and Kaws have unveiled their latest Original Fake figure. The toy depicts the artist himself standing over a cowering Companion, both of whom appear to be cast in bronze. Bow down. Available Saturday January 28, 2012 for approximately $190 USD.
More images follow after the click." - High Snobiety

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Medicom Toy Bearbrick 400% “DRY CARBON”

Amazing and would love to see this in hand...

"The Bearbrick has seen itself recreated more and more in a variety of unconventional materials. Medicom Toy releases its latest Bearbrick iteration via a black autoclave dry carbon edition. The powerful composite is given an all-over treatment across the sleek 400% edition. Developed in conjunction with Amerix Inc, the limited edition Bearbrick is being offered in limited supply via Project 1/6 with a retail of ¥148,000 JPY (approx. $1,900 USD)." - Hypebeast

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