KAWS Companion authentication
How To Authenticate A KAWS Companion Figure
A KAWS Companion authentication checklist covering packaging, sculpt details, markings, condition, provenance, OneCOA/NFC verification, and value comps.
26,879Figure comps reviewed
45Companion index rows
27Ready Companion rows
$375Median figure comp
Authenticating a KAWS Companion figure means checking the object, the box, and the market story together. Shape, paint, stamps, packaging, provenance, and sale comps should all point to the same release.
KAWS Companion Authentication Checklist
- Identify the exact Companion release, year, colorway, size, and edition type before comparing details.
- Inspect sculpt geometry, seams, feet, hands, X eyes, surface finish, paint edges, and balance. Small shape errors often expose counterfeits.
- Compare box printing, barcode/label placement, tray fit, inserts, stickers, and any certificate or NFC material.
- Check provenance: original receipt, gallery invoice, auction record, collector history, or platform purchase record.
- For Gauntlet KAWS pieces, verify the OneCOA/NFC path where applicable and confirm the object matches the documented item.
- Compare asking price against exact-release comps. A "too clean and too cheap" Companion is not a bargain until the release and provenance check out.
Indexed Companion Rows With Clean Comps
| Release | Year | Clean comps | Median | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Companion Flayed (Blush) | 2017 | 147 | $315 | $200-$4,000 |
| Companion 2020 (20th Anniversary) — Black | 2020 | 143 | $490 | $200-$1,250 |
| Companion (Blush) | 2017 | 136 | $300 | $200-$2,800 |
| Companion 2020 (20th Anniversary) — Brown | 2020 | 126 | $525 | $200-$3,500 |
| Companion Flayed (Open Edition) — Black | 2016 | 119 | $339 | $200-$1,300 |
| Companion Flayed (Open Edition) — Brown | 2016 | 91 | $317 | $200-$700 |
| Companion 2020 (20th Anniversary) — Grey | 2020 | 78 | $470 | $200-$1,500 |
| Boba Fett Companion | 2013 | 76 | $650 | $225-$9,500 |
| Companion (Resting Place) — Black | 2012 | 73 | $450 | $360-$3,499 |
| Companion Flayed (Open Edition) — Grey | 2016 | 68 | $300 | $200-$750 |
| Companion (Open Edition) — Black | 2016 | 42 | $300 | $200-$599 |
| Companion (Five Years Later / Dissected) — Black | 2004 | 40 | $320 | $200-$4,500 |
Comp rule: authenticate first, price second. A comp only matters if it is the same release, size, colorway, condition, and packaging state.
FAQ
What is the first thing to check on a KAWS Companion?
Confirm the exact release and colorway. Authentication details depend on which Companion you are looking at.
Does the box matter?
Yes. Box printing, inserts, fit, labels, and condition are part of the authentication and value picture.
Can OneCOA/NFC help?
For Gauntlet KAWS pieces where OneCOA/NFC is used, it adds a verification layer, but the physical figure and provenance still need to match.
Source notes: This page uses Gauntlet Gallery master sales files and index coverage files. Rows are filtered for priced sales, obvious noise, contaminants, and format mismatches. Comps are valuation context, not a standalone authentication decision.