COMME des GARÇONS – GOOD DESIGN SHOP | By D&DEPARTMENT PROJECT
A penchant for bring artisans and designers together, Kenmei Nagaoka’s D&DEPARTMENT PROJECT is much like a town hall meeting where the 2 seemingly similar yet very different competences have continue dialog with one another. With this as a foundation, Nagaoka recently approached the venerable COMME des GARÇONS for his GOOD DESIGN SHOP concept. Envision an emporium … READ MORE
Stussy x Star Wars x MEDICOM TOY – Storm Trooper BE@RBRICK 400% & T-Shirt
MEDICOM TOY is partnering up with Star Wars for a limited edition Stormtrooper BE@RBRICK in 400% size. Only 800 units of the figure will be sold in Japan and these are sold exclusively at Stussy, Isetan Shinjuku INTERNATIONAL CREATORS and Project 1/6 stores. Furthermore each purchase of the figure gives the collector an opportunity to win … READ MORE
MEDICOM TOY x Pirates of the Caribbean – Chogokin BE@RBRICK 200%
Amongst the limited edition BE@RBRICK figures from MEDICOM TOY, the model that attracts much attention from collectors is the Chogokin versions. The metal BE@RBRICK is not only limited in numbers but so far there have only been 9 designs released under this super exclusive series. Pirates of the Caribbean collaboration marks the 9th figure in the … READ MORE
MEDICOM TOY – 15th Anniversary My First BE@RBRICK B@BY 1000%
MEDICOM TOY is celebrating their 15th birthday and rather than receive gifts, they have made a special 1000% BE@RBRICK. Instead of a simple BE@BRICK, they have opted for the My First BE@RBRICK B@BY platform. This means the body is transparent and it is filled with tricolor balls in the MEDICOM TOY brand colors, red, blue and … READ MORE
MEDICOM TOY X Karimoku – Horizon 400% BE@RBRICK
Collectors of Medicom Toy BE@RBRICKS will want to start saving immediately for this one: the BE@RBRICK Horizon 400%, finished by hand and made from Karimoku, a Japanese furniture maker that specializes in wood. Seemingly constructed with layer upon layer of different types of wood, this unique piece should be coveted by Medicom Toy connoisseurs. The special … READ MORE
NARUTO Shippuden x MEDICOM TOY – NARUTO BE@RBRICK 100% + 400%
Nobody can deny the popularity of NARUTO and NARUTO Shippuden cartoon series. This manga/anime franchise by Masashi Kishimoto is truly a force to reckon with. Broadcast currently in over 90 countries, not to mention all the pirated downloads on Internet and the 100+ million copies of printed matters sold, it is probably one of the most successful … READ MORE
Gucci x MEDICOM TOY – 90th Anniversary BE@RBRICK 400%
In celebrating the 90th anniversary of Gucci, its Japanese operation invited 90 creatives from Japan and around the world to explain their first encounter with Gucci and its products. As part of the campaign Tatsuhiko Akashi from MEDICOM TOY was among the 90 selected and his response to the brief is rather unique. Interestingly Akashi went … READ MORE
Adfunture x Staple Design – Bellator Columbidae
Not up on your Latin? We’ll help you out on this one, “Bellator Columbidae” translates to Fighting Pigeon, aka the popular mascot that Staple Design has been repping on their various projects throughout the years. Well now you can own one one of these tough birdies for yourself, check out this new toy produced in collaboration … READ MORE
Beastie Boys – “Don’t Play No Game That I Can’t Win” Featuring Santigold | Music Video By Spike Jonze
In the traditions of The Beatles and The Monkees, the trio of Mike D, MCA, and Ad-Rock, also known as Beastie Boys, are on the run. Though not from a hoard of desirous female fans but a legion of shadowy soldiers for hire. Fortunately for the hip-hop pioneers, they have a guardian angel in the form … READ MORE
MEDICOM TOY – 15th Anniversary Exhibition and Archive
Medicom Toy, makers of the BE@RBRICK and Kubrick, is celebrating its 15th anniversary this year. The occasion will be marked by two separate events: the “Exhibition” will display samples of new products for 2011, alongside significant projects from the past five years, while the “Archive” will showcase their creations dating back to 1996. You can check the … READ MORE
