BE@RBRICK: The Complete Collector's Guide for 2026
Quick Facts — BE@RBRICK
• Manufacturer: Medicom Toy (Japan), founded 1996
• BE@RBRICK launched: 2001
• Sizes: 100%, 400%, 1000% (most collected), plus 50%, 70%, 200%
• 1000% dimensions: approximately 28 cm (11 inches) tall
• Key collaborations: KAWS, Basquiat estate, Warhol estate, Daniel Arsham, Chanel, Nike, Stüssy
• Authentication standard: Medicom Toy factory box with holographic sticker; third-party: OneCOA NFC chip for premium secondary
• 2025 avg auction (1000% KAWS collab): $5,800–$9,200
What Is BE@RBRICK?
BE@RBRICK is a collectible figure manufactured by Medicom Toy, designed as a simple bear silhouette whose surface becomes a canvas for artists, fashion houses, and brands. Since 2001, Medicom has partnered with virtually every defining name in contemporary culture: KAWS, Jean-Michel Basquiat's estate, Andy Warhol's estate, Daniel Arsham, Chanel, Nike, Supreme, and hundreds more.
The genius of BE@RBRICK is standardization. The body form never changes — only the surface does. This makes the object simultaneously a sculpture, a collectible, and a cultural timestamp. Every release records a specific cultural moment: a collaboration, a campaign, a career retrospective.
BE@RBRICK Sizes Explained
| Size | Height | Primary Market | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% | ~7 cm | $10–$80 | Blind boxes, sets; entry-level |
| 400% | ~28 cm | $80–$800 | Display pieces; most artist collabs available |
| 1000% | ~70 cm | $300–$12,000+ | Statement pieces; highest collector demand |
The 1000% is the benchmark size for serious collectors. At nearly 70 cm tall, it dominates any shelf or display case. Most high-profile collaborations — KAWS, Basquiat, Arsham — have been produced at both 400% and 1000% scales.
The Most Collectible BE@RBRICK Collaborations
KAWS × BE@RBRICK
The KAWS collaboration is the most traded BE@RBRICK series on the secondary market. Original KAWS 1000% figures from 2008–2012 now trade at $6,000–$14,000 in strong condition. More recent releases (2019–2022) trade at $3,500–$8,000 depending on colorway and edition.
Basquiat Estate × BE@RBRICK
Jean-Michel Basquiat estate collaborations bring fine-art credibility to the BE@RBRICK format. The "Crown" and "SAMO" releases are the most sought-after. Auction results for Basquiat 1000% figures run $4,000–$11,000 in 2025 data.
Daniel Arsham × BE@RBRICK
Arsham's geological erosion aesthetic translates powerfully to the BE@RBRICK silhouette. Limited Arsham editions have appreciated 3x from retail within 24 months in several documented cases.
Chanel × BE@RBRICK
Fashion-house collaborations, particularly Chanel, attract buyers outside the traditional toy collector market — fashion collectors and interior designers — driving sustained demand and premium pricing.
Authentication and Condition
BE@RBRICK authentication rests on Medicom Toy's factory packaging. A genuine piece will have:
- Original Medicom Toy box with holographic authenticity sticker
- Medicom factory hang tag (on sealed figures)
- Correct paint application — no bleed, no missing detail
- Correct plastic finish for the specific release (matte, gloss, flocked, or clear)
For secondary market purchases, leading resellers use OneCOA — an NFC chip embedded in a tamper-evident seal that links the physical object to a blockchain-verified provenance record. Gauntlet Gallery uses OneCOA certification on BE@RBRICK and KAWS figure listings.
- What BE@RBRICK should I buy in 2026?
- For appreciation potential: KAWS 1000% figures (any era), Basquiat estate 1000%, and Arsham collaborations. For entry-level collecting: 400% artist collabs in the $300–$800 range. Always prioritize figures with original factory box and holographic sticker intact.
- How do I know if a BE@RBRICK is authentic?
- Check for: original Medicom Toy box with holographic sticker, correct hang tag, clean paint application with no bleed, and correct plastic finish for the specific release. On secondary market, look for OneCOA or similar NFC verification. Gauntlet Gallery inspects and certifies every BE@RBRICK before listing.
- What is the difference between 400% and 1000% BE@RBRICK?
- 400% figures are approximately 28 cm tall; 1000% figures are approximately 70 cm tall. Both scales receive artist collaboration releases, but 1000% commands higher premiums and is the preferred display size for serious collectors. Edition sizes are typically smaller for 1000%, creating greater scarcity.
Browse Gauntlet Gallery's BE@RBRICK collection — authenticated figures from KAWS, Basquiat, Arsham, and more.
