Looking at a BE@RBRICK “box 23,” “box 50,” or the newest release? The number identifies the series: a particular assortment of Medicom Toy’s small 100% figures. A Series 23 blind box belongs to a different lineup from a Series 50 blind box. The number does not describe the figure’s size or the number of pieces inside.
This single-page guide covers every numbered main series from 1 to 52, newest first. Each entry lists the regular lineup, documented secret or chase examples, and our comparison with nearby releases. It covers the main numbered series; separate BAPE assortments, themed CHASE releases, event exclusives and standalone 400% / 1000% collaborations have their own release structures.
How many figures come in a box?
| Seller’s term | What it usually means | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| Single blind box | One randomly concealed 100% figure, approximately 70 mm tall, normally supplied with its matching character card. | Whether the box and inner bag are unopened, and whether the card is included. |
| Display box / sealed case | The familiar main-series retail display contains 24 individual blind boxes. Series 52 is explicitly sold this way by Medicom; historical Series 23 is also documented as 24 pieces. | A listing using a case photo may still sell only one individual blind box. Read its quantity and selected option. |
| Master carton | A shipping carton containing multiple retail displays. It is a different unit from a 24-piece display. | Ask for the number of displays and total individual boxes; do not assume a universal carton count across releases. |
| Regular set / confirmed set | A seller-assembled selection of identified figures. | Which figures, Basic letters and variants it includes. A set may have opened outer boxes or inner bags. |
Twenty-four boxes do not mean twenty-four different designs or a complete series. Duplicates and missing designs are possible; a case is not a promise of every secret. The historical Series 23 listing expressly says one box does not necessarily contain all types. Hobby Search Series 23 specification
The 24-box format is the practical reference for shopping the main series, rather than a guarantee about every surviving vintage package. For older stock, confirm the original display size, seals and actual quantity with the seller. Each series entry below refers to individual 100% figures, not a pack of nine figures hidden in one box.
Regular figures, Basic letters and mystery pieces
- Regular / advertised: designs shown in the main lineup. “Regular” does not mean equally common.
- Basic: the letter-bearing designs spelling BE@RBRICK. Listings sometimes group a nine-letter collection into one “Basic set”; that is a collecting or seller-set convention, not nine bears inside one blind box.
- Chase / alternate: a different colour, character or treatment connected to an advertised design. Retailers may call it a secret, variant or “ura.”
- Secret: an unadvertised pull or special guest. Some series include a non-bear KUBRICK or related platform as a surprise.
- Release-campaign bonus: a promotional item may be distributed alongside a launch. Its association with a series does not automatically make it a pull from a sealed blind box.
Use the ratios printed for the specific series. For example, Medicom’s Series 51 page gives Basic a combined 14.58% assortment rate and Chupa Chups 2.08%; the Basic percentage is not the probability of each separate letter. There is no single secret ratio that applies to every series and every chase. Official Series 51 assortment rates
How to read the lists: the regular-lineup descriptions group Basic letters and closely related designs to keep the guide readable. The secret lists are documented selections, not exhaustive variant or error registries. Names and secret classifications differ between older collector catalogs. A named secret here is a collecting target, not a guaranteed case inclusion. Comparisons are Gauntlet Gallery’s editorial interpretation of the listed artists and characters.
Which series fits your collection?
| Collecting interest | Series to compare | Why these belong on the shortlist |
|---|---|---|
| Newest characters | 52 and 51 | He-Man, Supergirl and Derpy Tiger versus Wicked, G.I. Joe and Tamagotchi. |
| Music | 51, 50, 29, 21 | Iron Maiden; hide and Bring Me the Horizon; Sex Pistols and Grateful Dead; Daft Punk and The Prodigy. |
| Artist-led figures | 47, 44, 31, 27, 15 | Jackson Pollock; Basquiat and Kenny Scharf; Yusuke Hanai; D*Face; Andy Warhol. |
| Early streetwear and artist history | 6, 5, 4 | Pushead and Kozik; FUTURA; KAWS and Santa Inoue. Compare exact figure, card and condition. |
| Games and animation | 48, 46, 32, 23 | PlayStation; Sonic and Street Fighter; One-Punch Man; Sonic, Rilakkuma and Real Steel. |
If you want one particular character, compare the price of an identified single with the total cost of opening boxes. If you enjoy the assortment itself, a sealed display offers the opening experience. Older is not automatically better: the artists, included figures, original packaging and condition should drive the comparison.
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BE@RBRICK Series 52 2026 · The 30th-anniversary generation
Medicom’s 2026 main-series release marks its 30th company anniversary. The product announcement originally scheduled it for July 2026; the official store also announced an August 1 advance-sale date for its specified shops. Availability dates therefore depend on the sales channel. Official store release notice
Case format: 24 individual blind boxes, confirmed by Medicom’s official store. One figure per individual box; Basic letters and all secrets are not promised as a complete set.
Regular lineup
Champagne-gold Basic letters; rainbow Jellybean; geological-strata Pattern; Albania Flag; He-Man; LOVOT; Ginbis Tabekko Dōbutsu; Supergirl; Derpy Tiger (KPop Demon Hunters); Tama (Kyōiku Bangumi); Wizarorui (Wizardry); Ōkami-kun (Ohanashi no Karera); BUG-EPORT; Hisashi Imai (BUCK∞TICK); BRZRKR.
Documented secrets and chase examples
Skeletor; Ginbis animal variant; Paul & Hakase; BRZRKR variant; 7-Eleven; Joker (Persona 5); Medicom Toy 30th Anniversary.
How it compares
Compared with Series 51, this assortment switches from Wicked and G.I. Joe to He-Man, Supergirl and KPop Demon Hunters, with an anniversary chase as an additional draw.
References: Medicom record · Specialist secret listings · Back to series index
BE@RBRICK Series 51 2025 · Wicked, Iron Maiden and G.I. Joe
Regular lineup
Basic letters; prismatic Jellybean; EGONLAB Pattern; Vatican City Flag; Iron Maiden Eddie / The Trooper; Robin (Junk World); Glinda; Elphaba; Andy the Mouse; Snake Eyes; Kurohige Kiki Ippatsu; Kyubey (Madoka Magica); Andy Warhol × Barbie; I'm donut?; Chupa Chups; Tamagotchi.
Documented secrets and chase examples
Eddie / Killers; Storm Shadow; Mattel Matty; Ao Oni; Huggy Wuggy (Poppy Playtime); Vecna; Mr. Brainwash KUBRICK.
How it compares
A closer fit for music, Wicked and toy-brand collectors than Series 52. Two advertised Wicked characters make its Cute category more prominent than in many earlier assortments.
References: Medicom archive · Toysez series catalog · Specialist secret listings · Back to series index
BE@RBRICK Series 50 2025 · A milestone series with music and animation
Regular lineup
Purple Basic letters; ramune Jellybean; waterfall Pattern; Monaco Flag; M3GAN 2.0; Death Stranding; Osamu Goods Jack; Monchhichi; Powerpuff Girls Blossom; AMOK; hide with Spread Beaver; Furby; Squid Game; Bring Me the Horizon.
Documented secrets and chase examples
M3GAN variant; Osamu Goods Jill; Monchhichi variant; Bubbles; Buttercup; alternate Squid Game figure; Team Ikuzawa; SUBWARE; David Guetta; Medicom Toy 50th-series commemorative figure.
How it compares
More music-focused than Series 49, with hide and Bring Me the Horizon in the advertised lineup. Powerpuff Girls variants offer a character-family chase alongside the milestone figure.
References: Medicom archive · Toysez series catalog · Specialist secret listings · Back to series index
BE@RBRICK Series 49 2024 · Kintsugi, Monopoly and contemporary characters
Regular lineup
Pistachio-green Basic letters; marshmallow Jellybean; kintsugi Pattern; Philippines Flag; Beetlejuice; Brave Bang Bravern!; Smurf; Monster Hunter Felyne; Soldier Boy; Kid Cosmo (The Electric State); Toromi-kun; Mr. Monopoly; Gold Ship; Skater John; Aimaina; Sean Wotherspoon.
Documented secrets and chase examples
Bravern variant; Black Smurf; Monopoly Go to Jail; Dōshite-chan; Sean Wotherspoon variant; Comme des Garçons variants.
How it compares
Compared with Series 50's bands and animation, this series brings a broader mix of games, illustration and licensed characters. The kintsugi Pattern is a useful visual identifier.
References: Medicom archive · Toysez series catalog · Specialist secret listings · Back to series index
BE@RBRICK Series 48 2024 · PlayStation and wrestling meet Steiff
Regular lineup
Basic letters; berry Jellybean; blue PlayStation Pattern; Hong Kong Flag; Freddy Fazbear; Kabutack; two Gelato Pique × Sesame Street designs; Steiff; Aquaman; The Rock; SWIMMER; Dress Up Peanuts; Pink House; Toshihiko Tahara.
Documented secrets and chase examples
Grey PlayStation; Black Manta; John Cena; SWIMMER rabbit variant; Withered Freddy; Will Sweeney; Error 404.
How it compares
A more direct fit for gaming and wrestling displays than Series 49. PlayStation's console-inspired variants are an especially clear alternative to the later kintsugi design.
References: Medicom archive · Toysez series catalog · Back to series index
BE@RBRICK Series 47 2023 · Film characters and fine-art references
Regular lineup
Basic letters; candy Jellybean; Edokko Pattern; Austria Flag; M3GAN; Motoko Kusanagi; Willy Wonka; Psycho Teddy Bear; The Flash; Kenshiro; Jackson Pollock Studio; LAND / Keny; Footpatrol.
Documented secrets and chase examples
Batman (The Flash); Raoh; alternate Psycho Teddy Bear; The Met; Generation Z; Daruma Quiz.
How it compares
Compared with Series 48, the emphasis shifts toward film, manga and art references. Kenshiro and Raoh give Fist of the North Star collectors a specific regular-versus-secret pairing.
References: Medicom archive · Toysez series catalog · Back to series index
BE@RBRICK Series 46 2023 · Street Fighter, Sonic and Japanese heroes
Regular lineup
Basic letters; rice Jellybean; Jon Burgerman Pattern; Ukraine Flag; Gridman; Sonic the Hedgehog; Pickles the Frog; Shin Kamen Rider; The Great Muta; The Garden of Earthly Delights; INU; Saint Mxxxxxx; Street Fighter Luke.
Documented secrets and chase examples
Edgar Plans; Raideen; Luck; quokka; Street Fighter Juri; masked Great Muta; NiGHTS; Shin Kamen Rider No. 2; Saint Mxxxxxx variant.
How it compares
More game- and Japanese-hero-oriented than Series 47. Sonic and Street Fighter distinguish it from the Wonka, Flash and M3GAN combination that follows.
References: Medicom archive · Toysez series catalog · Back to series index
BE@RBRICK Series 45 2022 · Rilakkuma, Black Adam and Emily the Strange
Regular lineup
Basic letters; Jellybean; jungle Pattern; Scotland Flag; Emily the Strange; Space Sheriff Gavan; Rilakkuma; Baby Puss (The Flintstones); Black Adam; Dynamite Kid; Inunokagayaki.
Documented secrets and chase examples
Doctor Fate; Korilakkuma; Chairoikoguma; Dino; Brandon Holt; Nujabes; Snarkitecture × Black Rainbow; soft-vinyl figure variants; BAPE Baby Milo; mastermind.
How it compares
A more character- and design-brand-led choice than Series 46. Rilakkuma variants and the Black Adam / Doctor Fate connection support focused sub-collections.
References: Medicom archive · Toysez series catalog · Back to series index
BE@RBRICK Series 44 2022 · Bond, Basquiat and Netflix
Regular lineup
Basic letters; coffee-bean Jellybean; fire Pattern; South Korea Flag; Squid Game; Stranger Things; Tanukyun; Basquiat dinosaur; Ultraman; 007; Antonio Inoki; Kenny Scharf; Czarface; Junk Head.
Documented secrets and chase examples
Stranger Things variant; Squid Game Player 456; MLB / F.C.Real Bristol; UWF; Comme des Garçons variants.
How it compares
Compared with Series 45, this is stronger on contemporary art and screen franchises. Basquiat, Kenny Scharf and Bond offer several distinct collection directions within one release.
References: Medicom archive · Toysez series catalog · Back to series index
BE@RBRICK Series 43 2021 · Haring, Hitchcock and Gremlins
Regular lineup
Black-rainbow Basic letters; ocean-blue Jellybean; carbon-fibre Pattern; Macau Flag; Alfred Hitchcock; Terminator 2; Mohawk (Gremlins 2); Best Friend Care Bear; Batman Hush; Robin the Black Cat; Gelato Pique; Cobra Kai; Keith Haring Andy Mouse.
Documented secrets and chase examples
Pink Care Bear; Lenny; brown Gelato Pique; Cobra Kai variant; Netflix; Pushead; Lango; Unagi-inu; NFT-labelled figure.
How it compares
A screen-and-design crossover compared with Series 44's Bond and Netflix mix. Andy Mouse and the carbon-fibre finish give it a different display character from the following series.
References: Medicom archive · Toysez series catalog · Back to series index
BE@RBRICK Series 42 2021 · The anniversary-era art and character mix
Regular lineup
Basic letters; green-tea Jellybean; raindrop Pattern; Dubai Flag; Frankenstein; Shadow Moon; Stuart (Minions); Koguma's Cake Shop; NBA Eastern and Western designs; Andy Warhol × Jean-Michel Basquiat; EXIT; Mint Designs; A Girl; Mimi Cocol.
Documented secrets and chase examples
Hajime Sorayama anniversary silver and gold figures; atmos; Maneki-neko; Dracula; Kevin (Minions).
How it compares
Compared with Series 43, this assortment puts more weight on anniversary references, basketball and the Warhol–Basquiat collaboration. The Sorayama chases are a separate collecting target from the regular art bear.
References: Medicom archive · Toysez series catalog · Back to series index
BE@RBRICK Series 41 2020 · The Boys, Tom and Jerry
Regular lineup
Basic letters; berry-smoothie Jellybean; Love & Peace Pattern; Ghana Flag; Amabie; Homelander; Chibi Maruko-chan; Tom; Jerry; Yoshiharu Tsuge; Mutant Vinyl Hardcore; Billionaire Boys Club; Yunomi de Coffee; Moyoco Anno designs.
Documented secrets and chase examples
Coji-Coji; Billy Butcher; Monokuma; mesm Tokyo Waves; white-chrome first-model tribute; alternate Moyoco Anno figure.
How it compares
A more television-and-illustration-driven release than Series 42. Tom and Jerry are both advertised characters, while The Boys creates a Homelander / Billy Butcher regular-and-chase pairing.
References: Medicom archive · Toysez series catalog · Back to series index
BE@RBRICK Series 40 2020 · Robi, Snoopy and design collaborations
Regular lineup
Basic letters; strawberry-shortcake Jellybean; marble / tie-dye Pattern; Panama Flag; Brightburn; Robi; Belle (Peanuts); Nathalie Lété; Wonder Woman 1984; Denshitako No. 3; Kae Tanaka; ADER ERROR; Miles.
Documented secrets and chase examples
Robi variant; Marbles (Peanuts); Shin Hazure; Toyota; Coin Parking Delivery; Coca-Cola × F.C.Real Bristol; Snarkitecture × Black Rainbow.
How it compares
Compared with Series 41's recognisable television characters, this release offers a more design-studio-oriented mix. Belle and Marbles also provide a different Peanuts route from earlier Snoopy releases.
References: Medicom archive · Toysez series catalog · Back to series index
BE@RBRICK Series 39 2019 · John Wick, Paddington and music graphics
Regular lineup
Basic letters; toast Jellybean; The Black Eye Patch Pattern; Papua New Guinea Flag; Terminator; Nehorin and Pahorin; Paddington; John Wick; Brigsby Bear; A Bear Cube Ice; PiL; Ed Paschke; Have a Good Time; Harley Quinn.
Documented secrets and chase examples
F.C.Real Bristol × READYMADE; Jun Inagawa; Seirogan; Harley Quinn variant.
How it compares
A useful alternative to Series 40 for collectors drawn to music graphics and film characters. Paddington and PiL sit alongside a darker John Wick / Terminator combination.
References: Medicom archive · Toysez series catalog · Opened-carton reference · Back to series index
BE@RBRICK Series 38 2019 · Lauren Tsai and Japanese pop culture
Regular lineup
Basic letters; bubble-milk-tea Jellybean; Odlaw Pattern; Greenland Flag; Chico-chan; Voltes V; Joker; Avemocos bear; Hiroshi Tanahashi; Anti Social Social Club; Ōkami-kun; Lauren Tsai; Makoto-chan; Agent H (Men in Black).
Documented secrets and chase examples
Agent M; Makoto-chan variant; Mame Moyashi tuna; Bullmark; ANEA × BOTANIZE; A&P / Shoyoroll.
How it compares
Compared with Series 39's film-and-music spread, this is a stronger Japanese illustration and pop-culture mix. Lauren Tsai is an identifiable artist target without requiring a secret pull.
References: Medicom archive · Toysez series catalog · Opened-carton reference · Back to series index
BE@RBRICK Series 37 2018 · Space Invaders and classic adventure
Regular lineup
Basic letters; shio-kōji Jellybean; Space Invaders Pattern; Vietnam Flag; One Cut of the Dead; Cyclops (The 7th Voyage of Sinbad); Robocon; Curious George; Aquaman; Chiitan; Cat-Eyed Boy; Noodle; Kenny Omega; Hermippe.
Documented secrets and chase examples
One Cut of the Dead variant; Cat-Eyed Boy variant; Aliens Park; GEO; Kiaidakun; SOPH.; Sinbad; New Japan Pro-Wrestling variant.
How it compares
More retro-game- and adventure-led than Series 38. Space Invaders and Curious George provide an accessible counterpoint to its cult-film and wrestling references.
References: Medicom archive · Toysez series catalog · Opened-carton reference · Back to series index
BE@RBRICK Series 36 2018 · IT, Garfield and Kingsman
Regular lineup
Basic letters; matcha Jellybean; houndstooth Pattern; Bulgaria Flag; Pennywise (IT); Combattler V; Garfield; Snoopy; Harry Hart (Kingsman); Flower Fleur / Hanako-san; COISS; Morris the Cat with Antlers.
Documented secrets and chase examples
Georgie; alternate Kingsman figure; Morris variant; CLOT; GOD SELECTION XXX; JAM HOME MADE; Irasutoya; PostPet.
How it compares
Compared with Series 37, the emphasis is more on newspaper-cartoon characters, horror and film. Garfield and Snoopy make its regular lineup particularly easy to recognise.
References: Medicom archive · Toysez series catalog · Opened-carton reference · Back to series index
BE@RBRICK Series 35 2017 · Where's Wally? and Japanese artists
Regular lineup
Basic letters; Jellybean; Where's Wally? Pattern; Finland Flag; VOTOMS; Pokota; Kumakuma; Justice League Batman; Warui-chan; Tokyo Tribe Waru; Rote'ka clown; Dolphin-kun.
Documented secrets and chase examples
Chirico Cuvie; Kumagoro; Tokyo Tribe variant; Warui-chan variant; KYNE; CLOT / ACU; Akaoni Shinobu.
How it compares
Compared with Series 36's Garfield and IT, this assortment offers more niche Japanese artist and character references. The Wally Pattern is the quickest regular-lineup identifier.
References: Medicom archive · Toysez series catalog · Opened-carton reference · Back to series index
BE@RBRICK Series 34 2017 · Ren & Stimpy, Minions and wrestling
Regular lineup
Basic letters; cotton-candy Jellybean; The Chemical Brothers Pattern; Portugal Flag; Phantom of the Paradise; Minions; Fuchico; Ren; Stimpy; Bunshun-kun; Tiger Mask; Nagano; Inuhaligon.
Documented secrets and chase examples
Black Tiger Mask; masked Nagano; Minion variant; Fuchico variant; SSUR; pug variants; IT-related bear; UFO Warrior Diapolon.
How it compares
A broader character-and-music crossover than Series 35. Ren and Stimpy appear as separate advertised figures, giving the assortment a more cartoon-led identity.
References: Medicom archive · Toysez series catalog · Opened-carton reference · Back to series index
BE@RBRICK Series 33 2016 · Ghostbusters, Astro Boy and Pop Team Epic
Regular lineup
Basic letters; aurora Jellybean; The Shining Pattern; Greece Flag; Stay Puft; Astro Boy; blue Maneki-neko; Tonkatsu DJ Agetarō; DAN; Popuko; Mecha Elvis.
Documented secrets and chase examples
Burnt Stay Puft; Astro Girl; pink Maneki-neko; Agetarō variant; FEVER; Loopwheeler.
How it compares
Compared with Series 34, this release is more animation- and film-reference-heavy. Stay Puft, Astro Boy and the Shining Pattern offer three very different display themes.
References: Medicom archive · Toysez series catalog · Opened-carton reference · Back to series index
BE@RBRICK Series 32 2016 · Sesame Street and One-Punch Man
Regular lineup
Basic letters; rainbow-soda Jellybean; rose Pattern; Singapore Flag; Suicide Squad; Terminator; Elmo; Konnosuke; Saitama; Byron (Shoko Nakazawa); Tezuka Fujio / Bakabon–Astro Boy; Totem Boy (Tomohito Yamada).
Documented secrets and chase examples
Harley Quinn; Cookie Monster; Genos; Tezuka Fujio / Bakabon Papa–Dr. Ochanomizu variant; Ny@brick; anniversary bear.
How it compares
A more manga-and-mascot-oriented alternative to Series 33. Elmo / Cookie Monster and Saitama / Genos create two clear character-family collecting paths.
References: Medicom archive · Toysez series catalog · Opened-carton reference · Back to series index
BE@RBRICK Series 31 2015 · Minecraft, Alien and Yusuke Hanai
Regular lineup
Basic letters; silver-glitter Jellybean; chrome-floral Pattern; Malaysia Flag; Creeper; Alien; Honey; Blue Bear; Batman v Superman Batman; Yusuke Hanai; Yokai Mames.
Documented secrets and chase examples
Alien Warrior; Wonder Woman; Yokai Mames variant; Steel Jeeg; TMT; Tanuki no Pokopon; Ponkotsu Quest; Negora.
How it compares
Compared with Series 32, this mix has a stronger gaming-and-monster flavour. Yusuke Hanai adds an art-led option alongside Minecraft and Alien.
References: Medicom archive · Toysez series catalog · Back to series index
BE@RBRICK Series 30 2015 · Steampunk and a recurring series milestone
Regular lineup
Basic letters; Jellybean; flocked animal-print Pattern; Japanese fishing-flag design; Kamen Joshi; Steampunk; Rascal; Ted 2; Gakki-kun; Ao Oni; Nyaromeron.
Documented secrets and chase examples
Pattern variant; Gakki-kun variant; Kyoko Shimbun; series-30 commemorative figure; Oakley; The Hideout; R@bbrick.
How it compares
Compared with Series 31, the regular characters are more eclectic and less franchise-driven. Its commemorative chase refers to the numbered-series milestone, not Medicom's 30th company anniversary in Series 52.
References: Medicom archive · Toysez series catalog · Back to series index
BE@RBRICK Series 29 2014 · Sex Pistols and Grateful Dead
Regular lineup
Basic letters; blue-soda Jellybean; strawberry Pattern; Norway Flag; Tooru Seino; Nyanchū; Boko; Kinnikuman; Sex Pistols; Grateful Dead Dancing Bear.
Documented secrets and chase examples
Rocket Raccoon; glow Sex Pistols variant; green Dancing Bear; PORTER.
How it compares
A more music-focused choice than Series 30. Sex Pistols and the Dancing Bear make it particularly relevant to a band-themed display.
References: Medicom archive · Toysez series catalog · Back to series index
BE@RBRICK Series 28 2014 · CLOT, Godzilla and Halo
Regular lineup
Basic letters; pink-soda Jellybean; wave Pattern; Egypt Flag; Kyonshi; Godzilla; matryoshka; kappa; Master Chief; CLOT / Edison Chen; Rensuke Oshikiri.
Documented secrets and chase examples
Halo variant; red CLOT bear; COSMOS Project; Hazure; Marble / My Sweet Monster.
How it compares
Compared with Series 29's music references, this assortment leans toward streetwear, games and Japanese monsters. CLOT supplies an identifiable bridge between fashion and art-toy collecting.
References: Medicom archive · Toysez series catalog · Back to series index
BE@RBRICK Series 27 2013 · D*Face and Kiyoshiro Imawano
Regular lineup
Basic letters; purple Jellybean; zebra Pattern; Belgium Flag; Colossal Titan; RoboCop; flocked pink bear; red panda; Tiger Mask; D*Face; Kiyoshiro Imawano.
Documented secrets and chase examples
Nuiguruma Z; Zerry; Number (N)ine; JOYRICH; President Obama.
How it compares
A more artist-and-street-culture-led alternative to Series 28. D*Face is an advertised figure, while the film and manga characters keep the mix broader than a single-artist release.
References: Medicom archive · Toysez series catalog · Back to series index
BE@RBRICK Series 26 2013 · Evangelion, Kick-Ass and House Industries
Regular lineup
Basic letters; red Jellybean; House Industries Pattern; Cuba Flag; Day of the Dead design; Evangelion 3.0; bunny; Perry the Platypus; Hit-Girl; MUVEIL; Oriental Radio figures.
Documented secrets and chase examples
STÜSSY; Kick-Ass; alternate Evangelion; Oriental Radio variants.
How it compares
Compared with Series 27, this is more film-and-animation-oriented. Perry and Hit-Girl give the advertised lineup two very different character silhouettes and colour palettes.
References: Medicom archive · Toysez series catalog · Back to series index
BE@RBRICK Series 25 2012 · Hello Kitty × KISS and Evangelion
Regular lineup
Basic letters; yellow Jellybean; Tokyo Tower Pattern; Cameroon Flag; Good Guy / Child's Play; Evangelion 3.0; KISS × Hello Kitty; The Bears' School; Silver Crow; Sebastian Masuda; GIZA; Tekken.
Documented secrets and chase examples
Chucky; Accel World pig; Evangelion variant; Tokyo Skytree; G-SHOCK Man.
How it compares
A more overt pop-culture mash-up than Series 26. Hello Kitty × KISS and Sebastian Masuda give it a colourful direction, balanced by Child's Play and Evangelion.
References: Medicom archive · Toysez series catalog · Back to series index
BE@RBRICK Series 24 2012 · Kyary Pamyu Pamyu and NEIGHBORHOOD
Regular lineup
Basic letters; cola Jellybean; Gossip Girl Pattern; Bhutan Flag; Sweets Witch (Madoka Magica); Snoopy Flying Ace; Felix the Cat; The Dark Knight Rises Batman; Tarout Brickun; NEIGHBORHOOD; Kyary Pamyu Pamyu.
Documented secrets and chase examples
Catwoman; white Brickun; MONSTOCK; Zarigani Works; AA=; Yuuki Kuroda; PHANTACi.
How it compares
Compared with Series 25's Hello Kitty × KISS crossover, this release places more emphasis on Japanese fashion and music. Snoopy and Felix are useful anchors for a cartoon-focused collection.
References: Medicom archive · Toysez series catalog · Back to series index
BE@RBRICK Series 23 2011 · Warhol, Sonic and Real Steel
Regular lineup
Basic letters; mojito Jellybean; Andy Warhol Pattern; Thailand Flag; Fringe; Atom (Real Steel); Rilakkuma; Korilakkuma; Rune Panda; Sonic the Hedgehog; MUVEIL lily; Mishka.
Documented secrets and chase examples
Rune Cat; MUVEIL violet; Penguindrum; Heather Grey Wall; Real Steel Zeus; Chargeman Ken.
How it compares
A strong crossover of art graphics, games and character toys compared with Series 24's fashion-and-music emphasis. Sonic and the Warhol Pattern are straightforward advertised targets.
References: Medicom archive · Toysez series catalog · Back to series index
BE@RBRICK Series 22 2011 · UNO, Cars 2 and Green Lantern
Regular lineup
Basic letters; iridescent Jellybean; UNO Pattern; Jamaica Flag; Jack Sparrow; Black Rock Shooter; Lightning McQueen; Pirameki Panda; Green Lantern; House of Pain; SASQUATCHfabrix..
Documented secrets and chase examples
UNO variant; LONG × Boy London; Medicom Toy 15th Anniversary; BAPE.
How it compares
Compared with Series 23, this release is more family-animation- and superhero-led. Its 15th-anniversary secret marks Medicom's company anniversary, a different milestone from numbered Series 20 or 30.
References: Medicom archive · Toysez series catalog · Back to series index
BE@RBRICK Series 21 2010 · Daft Punk's Tron era
Regular lineup
Basic letters; lime-green Jellybean; The Prodigy Pattern; Mexico Flag; Laura Palmer; Barbie; Buzzy Bee; Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo; Batman; HAZE; holiday.
Documented secrets and chase examples
Dale Cooper; Cotty; Thomas Bangalter; Superman.
How it compares
A more music-centred option than Series 22, with Daft Punk, The Prodigy and HAZE in the same release. Distinguish the two Daft Punk members when buying an identified single.
References: Medicom archive · Toysez series catalog · Back to series index
BE@RBRICK Series 20 2010 · Iron Man, Gremlins and fragmentdesign
Regular lineup
Basic letters; rainbow Jellybean; SSUR Pattern; South Africa Flag; Captain Action; Iron Man Mark VI; Momotaros; Lotso; Gizmo; Krooked; fragmentdesign.
Documented secrets and chase examples
Lemon fragmentdesign; Stripe; War Machine; Dr. Eville; Hysteric Glamour; PHENOMENON; series-20 commemorative figure.
How it compares
Compared with Series 21's music emphasis, this is more film-and-streetwear-led. Gizmo / Stripe and Iron Man / War Machine make two natural regular-and-chase pairs.
References: Medicom archive · Toysez series catalog · Back to series index
BE@RBRICK Series 19 2009 · Star Trek and Bad Robot
Regular lineup
Basic letters; blue Jellybean; leopard Pattern; Spain Flag; Uglydoll Wage; Shokotan; Jimmy; Spock; Bad Robot; KAZ / KZK.
Documented secrets and chase examples
Momotaros; Orange Range; REVOLVER; STÜSSY XXX; Disney × Kim Songhe; matte-black figure.
How it compares
Compared with Series 20, this is a smaller-feeling mix of design labels and cult characters. Spock offers a direct Star Trek target without pursuing a larger standalone BE@RBRICK release.
References: Medicom archive · Toysez series catalog · Back to series index
BE@RBRICK Series 18 2009 · Tetris, Terminator and Hello Kitty
Regular lineup
Basic letters; garnet Jellybean; Tetris Pattern; India Flag; Stimpy; T-800; SpongeBob; blue Hello Kitty; Tokidoki; Moichi Kuwahara.
Documented secrets and chase examples
Ren; SpongeBob Splash; pink Hello Kitty; Sato; Club King; Feminyan; Gallery 1950.
How it compares
More colourful and character-led than Series 19. Tetris and Hello Kitty offer accessible themes, while Terminator and Ren & Stimpy add a more adult-pop-culture angle.
References: Medicom archive · Toysez series catalog · Back to series index
BE@RBRICK Series 17 2008 · Mickey Mouse and Alexander Girard
Regular lineup
Basic letters; Shanghai Jellybean; Patapon Pattern; Russia Flag; K-20; Gurren Lagann; Crayon; Mickey Mouse; The World of Golden Eggs; Alexander Girard.
Documented secrets and chase examples
White SF variant; Mickey variant; Alexander Girard variant; KUBRICK.
How it compares
Compared with Series 18, this release gives more space to graphic design and Japanese animation. Girard and Patapon make it visually distinct from the later Tetris Pattern.
References: Medicom archive · Toysez series catalog · Back to series index
BE@RBRICK Series 16 2008 · Gachapin, DJ Ozma and Detroit Metal City
Regular lineup
Basic letters; pale-green Jellybean; reptile-skin Pattern; Sweden Flag; Detroit Metal City; Nuiguruma; Gachapin; Miura Jun; Eagle Talon; DJ Ozma.
Documented secrets and chase examples
Female DJ Ozma; Eagle Talon variant; realmad HECTIC; T19.
How it compares
A more Japan-specific television-and-music mix than Series 17. Gachapin and Detroit Metal City are the clearest advertised character references.
References: Medicom archive · Toysez series catalog · Back to series index
BE@RBRICK Series 15 2007 · Warhol, Evangelion and My First Baby
Regular lineup
Basic letters; dark-blue Jellybean; Suicidal Tendencies Pattern; China Flag; Koemushi; Evangelion Unit-01; My First Baby; Mr. Buster; Kenshiro / Hara Tetsuo; Andy Warhol.
Documented secrets and chase examples
Black Koemushi; Evangelion variant; My First Baby Pirate; SWAGGER; NITRO; SSUR.
How it compares
Compared with Series 16, this release offers a stronger combination of fine-art, music and designer-toy references. My First Baby is a named collaboration rather than a generic baby-themed design.
References: Medicom archive · Toysez series catalog · Back to series index
BE@RBRICK Series 14 2007 · Saw, Dr. Romanelli and Oden-kun
Regular lineup
Basic letters; wine Jellybean; Pattern; Argentina Flag; Saw; Dr. Romanelli; Oden-kun; Ronnie Cutrone; Conrad Leach; Uotake Poetry.
Documented secrets and chase examples
T9G; Otokomae Tofuten; unbre@kable.
How it compares
A more design-and-artist-led alternative to Series 15's Warhol / Evangelion mix. Oden-kun connects the character category with Lily Franky's creative world.
References: Medicom archive · Toysez series catalog · Back to series index
BE@RBRICK Series 13 2006 · Evangelion and Hostel
Regular lineup
Basic letters; orange Jellybean; pink-dot Pattern; England Flag; Hostel; Rei Ayanami; Red Riding Hood; elephant; Yoriko Hoshi; SKULL.
Documented secrets and chase examples
Geneviève Gauckler; NORT; Asuka / Evangelion variant; Hostel variant.
How it compares
Compared with Series 14, this release leans more heavily into identifiable film and anime characters. Rei and Asuka are a different Evangelion collecting route from later Unit-01 designs.
References: Medicom archive · Toysez series catalog · Back to series index
BE@RBRICK Series 12 2006 · Giger, Warhol and the tenth anniversary
Regular lineup
Basic letters; clear Jellybean; Maharishi × Andy Warhol Pattern; France Flag; Saw; H.R. Giger; Cute design; dairy cow; Moyoco Anno; Roen / mastermind.
Documented secrets and chase examples
UNDEFEATED; Nike Joga; Medicom Toy 10th Anniversary; Roen bat variant.
How it compares
Compared with Series 13's character emphasis, this release has a stronger art-and-design connection. Its tenth-anniversary figure refers to the company milestone rather than the series number.
References: Medicom archive · Toysez series catalog · Back to series index
BE@RBRICK Series 11 2005 · Monchhichi and street-art contributors
Regular lineup
Basic letters; pink Jellybean; @ Pattern; Germany Flag; Blackbeard; ultra-violence black; Monchhichi; snakeskin Animal; Taro Shoten; Naoki Urasawa / Monster.
Documented secrets and chase examples
Mist; ZEDZ; LEILOW; FUTURA; blue ultra-violence.
How it compares
Compared with Series 12, this release is especially relevant to street-art and graphic-design collectors. FUTURA is a secret target here, unlike the advertised FUTURA figure in Series 5.
References: Medicom archive · Toysez series catalog · Back to series index
BE@RBRICK Series 10 2005 · Metropolis and Modern Pets
Regular lineup
Basic letters; smoky Jellybean; Adapter Pattern; Canada Flag; Kubism; Metropolis; black flocked Cute; pig; Modern Pets; West One.
Documented secrets and chase examples
BRAHMAN variants; HMV variants; Gallery 1950; Comme des Garçons; green Modern Pets.
How it compares
A more design-led mix than Series 11, with Metropolis supplying the classic-film connection. Several retailer-documented secrets are brand or colour variants rather than entirely new character families.
References: Medicom archive · Toysez series catalog · Back to series index
BE@RBRICK Series 9 2004 · Eames, Metal Gear Solid and mastermind
Regular lineup
Basic letters; soy-milk Jellybean; Eames Pattern; Netherlands Flag; marionette Horror; Metal Gear Solid 3; pink Hello Kitty; Skull Bee; Panda; mastermind Japan.
Documented secrets and chase examples
AMOS; black Hello Kitty; alternate Eames colours.
How it compares
Compared with Series 10, this release has clearer gaming and fashion anchors. Hello Kitty's colour variants should be identified from the figure and card rather than the series number alone.
References: Medicom archive · Toysez series catalog · Back to series index
BE@RBRICK Series 8 2004 · Cocobat and H8GRAPHiX
Regular lineup
Basic letters; clear-yellow Jellybean; lightning Pattern; Switzerland Flag; Noda Nagi; Owl 3; Keiko Miyata; Cocobat; H8GRAPHiX; Cry Baby.
Documented secrets and chase examples
bean be@r; green H8GRAPHiX; Skullbat; Skull Head Joe.
How it compares
A more niche artist-and-music mix than Series 9's Eames and Metal Gear Solid assortment. Matching the correct Animal variant is particularly relevant when comparing loose figures.
References: Medicom archive · Toysez series catalog · Back to series index
BE@RBRICK Series 7 2003 · BALZAC, Ma.K. and 7stars
Regular lineup
Basic letters; clear-grape Jellybean; Pattern; Australia Flag; red BALZAC; Ma.K.; Girl S07; monkey; 7stars; Lily Franky.
Documented secrets and chase examples
Wicket; Bounty Hunter; Kostas Seremetis; NEXUSVII; white BALZAC; 7stars Black Cat.
How it compares
Compared with Series 8, this release gives a clearer punk-music and streetwear connection. Wicket is a secret association, not evidence that the regular assortment is a Star Wars series.
References: Medicom archive · Toysez series catalog · Back to series index
BE@RBRICK Series 6 2003 · Pushead, Tron and Kozik
Regular lineup
Basic letters; temperature-reactive Jellybean; paisley Pattern; Denmark Flag; glow Pushead; Tron; orange bear; tiger; Kozik; Hitomi.
Documented secrets and chase examples
STÜSSY; alternate Pushead; UNKLE Pattern.
How it compares
A darker music-and-artist alternative to Series 7. Pushead and Kozik are advertised contributors, while the UNKLE Pattern and STÜSSY figure add separate chase targets.
References: Medicom archive · Toysez series catalog · Back to series index
BE@RBRICK Series 5 2002 · FUTURA and early brand crossovers
Regular lineup
Black Basic letters; temperature-reactive Jellybean; denim Pattern; Italy Flag; clown; chip / motherboard SF; champion monkey Cute; Rumina Borg; black FUTURA; Tokoro.
Documented secrets and chase examples
Nike Air Force 1; white FUTURA; D-labelled secret.
How it compares
Compared with Series 6, this release is more directly associated with FUTURA and Nike. The advertised black FUTURA and secret white variant are distinct purchases.
References: Medicom archive · Toysez series catalog · Back to series index
BE@RBRICK Series 4 2002 · KAWS joins the numbered-series format
Regular lineup
Basic letters; pink Jellybean; blue-and-white Pattern; Soviet Union Flag; electric Horror; diver; Kiss Cute; Mach Roid; Santa Inoue; KAWS.
Documented secrets and chase examples
VIP; alternate blue-and-white Pattern; Santa Inoue / SARU variant.
How it compares
A particularly relevant early series for KAWS collectors compared with Series 5's FUTURA emphasis. Do not confuse this 100% series figure with larger, separately released KAWS collaborations.
References: Medicom archive · Toysez series catalog · Back to series index
BE@RBRICK Series 3 2002 · TO-FU, Jason and early collaborations
Regular lineup
Basic letters; translucent-orange Jellybean; tattoo Pattern; Brazil Flag; Jason Voorhees; astronaut; pink Bomb bear; zebra; Devilrobots TO-FU; HF / HTM.
Documented secrets and chase examples
Winnie the Pooh; black Bomb bear; Devilrobots Barbalick.
How it compares
Compared with Series 4, this release has less of a single-artist headline and a broader character mix. Jason and TO-FU illustrate how quickly licensed characters entered the original format.
References: Medicom archive · Toysez series catalog · Back to series index
BE@RBRICK Series 2 2001 · Camouflage, Frankenstein and Daruma
Regular lineup
Basic letters; clear-green Jellybean; camouflage Pattern; United Kingdom Flag; Frankenstein; Invader SF; brown bear; leopard; Noriya Takeyama; Mori Chack.
Documented secrets and chase examples
Daruma; businessman / CEO variant.
How it compares
Compared with Series 1, the categories remain recognisable while the artist and character identities change. It is an early continuation of the platform rather than a reissue of the debut assortment.
References: Medicom archive · Toysez series catalog · Back to series index
BE@RBRICK Series 1 2001 · The original 2001 blind-box vocabulary
Regular lineup
Basic letters; red Jellybean; polka-dot Pattern; United States Flag; skull Horror; robot SF; teddy bear Cute; frog Animal; Hiroto Komoto; Yusaku Hanakuma.
Documented secrets and chase examples
Hazure; Hiroto Komoto ninja / turtle variant.
How it compares
The starting point for comparing every later series: letter bears, finish experiments, character categories and guest artists all share the same small articulated platform. Historical completeness matters more here than modern franchise density.
References: Medicom archive · Toysez series catalog · Back to series index
Before buying a vintage box or loose figure
- Confirm the unit: single box, full 24-piece display, master carton or identified set.
- Match the figure: series number, character, colourway, card and original packaging should agree. A retailer’s image alone may show a representative sample.
- Check condition: ask for close-ups of paint, joints, feet and any clear or flocked surfaces. Old packaging and long storage can leave wear even on an unopened item.
- Check what “sealed” means: an opened cardboard box with a sealed foil bag is different from a factory-sealed retail display.
- Separate the goals: a complete Basic word, regular character set and full secret checklist are three different collecting projects.
Continue with the BE@RBRICK buyer’s guide and BE@RBRICK authentication guide before comparing a specific purchase.
Sources and update notes
This guide was compiled from Medicom Toy’s current product pages and series archives, the Toysez numbered-series directory, and specialist figure and opened-carton records. Older Medicom pages sometimes use image-only or obsolete Flash presentations; retailer names were normalised where a more precise character identification was available. We corrected identifiable catalog discrepancies rather than carrying over seller descriptions verbatim.
Marotom Toy’s carton tables describe cartons that the shop opened and explicitly present those results as reference observations. They are useful for documenting variants, but are not manufacturer-wide odds or a promise about a future case. We have not converted those sample distributions into pull-rate guarantees. Historical release years are provided for orientation; regional retail dates can differ.
Scope: numbered main-series 100% assortments 1–52. The guide is complete in series coverage; its secret examples are selective, and it does not count every letter, colour variant, error, release bonus or unrelated standalone collaboration as a separate main-series design.
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